Sustainable Campus Committee (SCC) DRAFT Meeting Minutes
Monday, February 7, 2011 : UC 215, 11:10am – 12:05pm
Members Present: Mike Panisko, Cherie Peacock, Brian Kerns, Jennifer Hill-Hart, Jeff Renz, Steve Siebert
Other’s Present: Bob Duringer, Kelly Chadwick
Old Business
The previous meeting minutes were not able to be approved due to only six members attending. There will be an email
sent to all members to vote on the approval of the meeting minutes
New Business
The agenda was reviewed.
1.
Biomass Plant – (VP Bob Duringer):
1. This week (February 7-11) will be a big week.
a. In early December there was a public meeting of nearly 150 attendees which resulted in 85 questions
b. All questioned have been answered, categorized into 8 sections, and have been posted on website
http://umt.edu/biomassplant/
c. Two large meetings planned this week: 1- Wednesday, February 9, starting at 4pm in UC 333 –Open to the
public; 2 – kick off meeting Wednesday, February 9 at UC 329 from 9-11am, with all the key planners and
potential implementers (Nextera, Mckinsley, Bison Engineering, UM Facilities Services, USFS, MTDEQ ,
UMCAN, MT DNRC)
d. UM is going forward with the application for an air quality permit. The goal is to have a draft/conditional
permit by May.
e. The results of recent public meetings and air quality permitting will be brought to the May BOR meeting to
seek approval. If approved will start design work over the summer, request bids in winter, and start
construction spring of 2012
2. Biomass project in analogous to the Farm-to-College program: can see impacts and benefits locally which creates
a short feedback cycle to correct any unintended consequences.
3. Question about quality of supply. Goal is to have moisture within certain boundaries and loads will be double
screened to minimize contamination – target is $40/ton.
4. Location of new plant would be closer to existing plant to utilize existing stack.
5. SCC members are encouraged to attend either of the above meetings.
6. Brian and Steve will draft a position/endorsement letter for review by members then sent to President
2.
GHG Inventory (Cherie):
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GHG Inventory was submitted on January 15, 2011
Footprint higher and different shape and this will be explained.
Cherie will send out the graphs to members.
3.
Summary of SCC Planning meeting (Mike/Cherie)
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4.
Group thought Cherie’s recap was accurate and reflected what took place at the meeting.
Members need to focus on potential projects for next year, which will be part of annual report sent to
President on April 22 (Earth Day).
List needs to be completed then members will vote (Via surveymonkey) on rankings so we can list top 3 or so
of what the committee intends to take on next year. Mike and Cherie will distribute latest list and
members are encourage to review it, adding new items but understanding that they will be voting for top
three.
Carbon Offsets and tickets
Brian Kerns spoke with Mary Muse about including the option to purchase carbon offsets with event tickets. Mary would
like to learn more about the concept. Logistics and permissions need to be worked out. Brian will follow-up.
5.
Introduction of two candidates
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Neither candidate for Dan Corti’s position was able to attend meeting.
Mike & Cherie will attempt to have them attend March meeting [ Brad Hall, Residential Life Services; and
John McCormick, Business Services, Procurement] Kelly suggested Liz Roosa as another candidate.
NEXT SCC MEETING: MARCH 7, 2010 at 12:10am – 1:10pm UC 215 (note new start time)