University Environment Committee DRAFT

Meeting Minutes September 28, 2006

 

Regular members present:  House, Bowman, Lawrence, Hodson

Absent:  Robinson, Glascoff, McKinnon

Ex officio members present:  Griffin, Pohlman for Koch, Gill, Schmidt, Mize

Guest:  Jami Jones

 

The committee did not have a quorum of regular members for the second consecutive meeting.

 

Dr. Hodson indicated that that the committee present could act as subcommittee of the whole.  He noted that actions of the subcommittee would be subject to approval by the whole committee.  He will consult with the faculty leadership to clarify the quorum issue of 4 versus 5 regular members.

 

A motion was made to ratify the election held at the August 24th meeting where a subcommittee of the whole elected Charles Hodson as chair, Zach Robinson as vice chair, and Hunt McKinnon as secretary.

 

Approval of the motion is subject to ratification by the whole committee.  Moved by House, Seconded by Griffin.  The motion passed.

 

Member Gill alerted the committee to the removal of two dead trees adjacent to the baseball stadium.  The trees did not survive the construction despite attempts to protect and nourish them during and after construction.  Several 7 inch diameter maples and at a later date, 7 inch diameter oaks will be transplanted to replace the existing trees.

 

The committee continued its discussion of issues and possible agenda items begun at the August 24th meeting.  Topics mentioned included green buildings, improving energy conservation in old buildings, surveying campus to identify historic buildings and landscape features worthy of preservation, review of the master plan, and smoking cessation efforts.

 

Jami Jones indicated that there was an environmental interest group in the school of education.  They have interests on including environmental issues in the curriculum and preparing teachers present these issues in their courses as teachers.

 

Dr. Hodson will invite a representative from George Harrell’s office to review the status of the campus master plan with the committee.

 

The committee adjourned.  The next meeting will be held on October 26, 2006 at 4:00 pm in Rawl Annex