5/12/10
Sustainability Council (SC) Minutes
10:00am-11:00am
Killian Annex 136
Facilitator:
Lauren
R. Bishop
Attendees:
Lauren R. Bishop
See attached sign-in sheet
Minutes
Agenda
item:
Updates from Energy Management Office and
Announcements from Group.
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Earth Day (4/22/10) on the UC Lawn was a big success. Thank you for your
support!
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Performance contracting project Investment Grade Audit Phase is 80%
complete. Construction will begin Nov 2010. Scope includes energy
efficiency upgrades to light, HVAC, BAS, building envelope, solar, etc.
(Ramsey, Hunter, McKee, Stillwell, Hoey, Coulter).
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Energy Management applied for $700K ARRA grant to retro commission HFR
Administration building. Will hear results in May
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Karrie Joseph announced National Bike to Work Day on 5/21/10. Mad Batter
will be giving out free coffee and muffin to participants.
Discussion:
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Agenda
item:
Sent mission statement to Associate Vice
Chancellor of Facilities Management to share
with administrations (A & F).
Discussion:
“The Sustainability Council strives to increase awareness, support, and facilitate
sustainable practices throughout our university, local, and regional communities.”
Conclusions:
None
Agenda
item:
Discussion:
Conclusions:
Approve IT recommendation letter.
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Suggestion from IT to change font to Century Gothic to save ink.
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Suggestion to change printing setup in PAW Print to allow for ease to print
double sided.
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Suggestion to offer discount for double sided printing.
Kurt Frederick offered to edit letter on behalf of the group
Action items
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Send letter to SC for final approval before sending to ITLC.
Agenda
item:
Sub-Committees development – What to work
on next? Determine top 3 priorities.
Person responsible
Deadline
Lauren Bishop
May
Discussion:
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Conclusion:
Create website – include resources
Create virtual green tour for campus w/ maps. Use new maps
created by web services.
Provide educational workshops for faculty and staff on campus
o TRACS students
Sustainability commitment/pledge for faculty and staff.
Green living guide for incoming students, Residential Living,
faculty & staff. Shauna Young was working on one. Lauren will
contact.
Monthly tips – email to campus.
Send Residential Living letter about reducing bottle waste at
move-in. Create move signage to recycle cardboard.
Eco CATS to conduct energy/”lights on” assessment. Send
energy hogs pledge or tip sheet.
Create chairs for each sub-committee
Top 3 priorities: establish sub-committee chairs, create website, and
create green virtual tours. Further discussion needed at next meeting.