Wednesday, April 9, 2014

March 11 2014 Minutes


UNION TOWNSHIP SUSTAINABILITY COMMMITTEE REPORT

3/11/14

Meeting began at about 4:05 pm

Members present: Laura Coffee, Mike Lyon, Steve Lawrence, Phil Mikus

Others present: Russ Alwood, Peter Gallinat, Tim Lannen
  1. June Clean Up Event June 21
    1. Request to add polystyrene (“Styrofoam”). Phil will check with Isabella County MRF.
    2. Tires – committee agreed to NOT include tires at the event since the County Conservation District is holding a tire collection event on the same day.
    3. Set up the day before - Steve said his staff can help set up traffic control signs/cones
    4. Remove roll off containers on Monday - This could be a problem with CMU. Steve will check into this
    5. Address list for mailing promotional material - Laura will need by the end of April
  2. Well Head Protection Program.  The recently approved Union Township Well Head Protection Program was presented and discussed.
  3. Building a Greener Community
    1.  CMU has a food composting program, services provided by Morgan Farm, Sears MI
    2. Front yard gardening option.  Rules and regulations of the township can be written to allow for front yard gardening
    3.  Energy Efficiency.  How can our ordinances and building requirements encourage energy efficient building standards
      1. Create a statement that welcomes energy efficiency
      2. Information flyers on why it’s a benefit to the community
      3. Encourage heat pump technology
Meeting adjourned at 5pm.