HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-04-07 - Sustainability Committee Meeting Minutes ACEC Minutes
4/7/11
Present
• David Bacchioni, Stephanie Fischer,Jason Klein (Chair),Toby Marrow(Board Liaison), Mimi
Raphael, Meg Veith-Heib
Excused
• Robin Willig
Call to Order—7:35 PM
Motions/ Recommendations/ Requests
• Minutes from March 3rd were reviewed and approved pending changes.
• The ACEC would like to be able to officially support the Rain Garden Project if the project is
approved by the Board of Education.
• The ACEC would like to suggest a letter in regards to idling to be recommended to the schools to
put in the new student orientation packet (see below).
Discussion of Old Business
• Idling
o Signs have been placed at the Ponterio Elementary School and BBHS
o There was discussion on the possibility of putting together a presentation or letter to
give to the schools in September for possible inclusion in the new student packet.
• Rain Garden
o $8000 dollars has been received by the BBEP from a private foundation to be used for
funding the 5th grade science Rain Garden project
o Robin Willig (the 5th grade science project coordinator) and the BOE will need to
determine final planning and timing for the project
o While this project has been in the planning stages, the opinions of the individuals on the
ACEC have been solicited. The ACEC would like to officially support this project if the
project is approved by the BOE.
• GAC
o MH to send email with previous list of potential projects, members to add to the list. JK
to then send list to Technology committee
New Business
• Rye Brook Birthday Party
o Discussion on possibility of ACEC setting up a booth at the party
■ Recycling Exhibit/Game
■ Prize—possibly a plant—native wildflower or pumpkin
Next Meeting
• Thursday, May 5th, 7:30 PM at Village Hall
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM