Elgin Sustainability Commission will meet at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13.
The city of Elgin sustainability commission consists of nine members, appointed from the community and city staff. The commission meets at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at City Hall, 150 Dexter Court.
Here is the agenda as provided by Elgin:
Agenda
Tuesday, December 13, 2016 ! 6:15 PM
Robert Gilliam Municipal Complex, City Hall
Second Floor South Conference Room
150 Dexter Ct., Elgin, IL 60120
A. Call to order (chairperson)
B. Roll Call (staff liaison)
C. Approval of previous meeting’s minutes
D. Communications
1. Welcome new commissioner
Liaison will introduce Commissioner Jorge Alvarez
E. Discussion Items
1. Vehicle Fleet discussion
Discuss City’s vehicle fleet and sustainable options and criteria for new purchases
2. Co-sponsorship of documentary films showing “Bikes vs. Car” with Elgin Community Network and Elgin Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
No cost to co-sponsorship
F. Old Business
1. Partners for Places grant proposal & Community Gardens
Continued discussion on community gardens projects in Elgin & meeting grant requirements.
2. Elgin Green Groups 350 letter of support
Discuss any additional information found in commission research in letter of support for a carbon fee to address climate change and whether or not to move forward with letter
G. Commissioner comments/announcements
1. Sustainability Action Plan Update
5-year update on plan progress and current initiatives
H. Adjourn
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