University Environment
Committee Minutes
Thursday, October 23,
2008 in Room 142 Rawl Annex, 3:30 pm
(revised
11-18-08)
Presiding:
Jill Twark
Regular
members in attendance: A.
Gross-McMillan, J. Twark, M. Montgomery, D. Lawrence, H. McKinnon, F. Deters
Ex officio
members in attendance: J. Gill,
Guests: Pat
Long, Alex Naar
1. Review and Approval of Minutes
from September 25 meeting.
The minutes
were unanimously approved by a voice vote.
2. Presentation on the Center for
Sustainable Tourism (Long, Naar)
The Center
for Sustainable Tourism serves all of the state, not just eastern NC. It holds events on campus, identifies
research opportunities, performs student outreach, and serves as a resource for
tourism-related businesses in
Visit www.sustainabletourism.org to
learn more. Faculty interesting in
participating in the work of the center should contact Dr. Long.
3. Discussion of whether to invite
Bill Bagnell to our next meeting to discuss ECU energy policies.
It was decided
to wait until next semester, when Bagnell can also talk about the master plan.
4. Report on revisions to ECU
Environment Committee charge, which were submitted to the Committee on
Committees for approval at their October 21st meeting. (Rigsby)
The meeting
was long and the committee did not consider the proposed changes to the
Environment Committee charge.
5. Discussion of Resolution, including Campus Green Space Report and
Heritage Tree Report to be submitted to
a.
Wording of Resolution
UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
REPORT
Resolution on Green Spaces and Heritage Trees
Whereas, The University Environment Committee has reviewed the East Campus
Green Space Report and Heritage
Tree Report , and
Whereas,
green
spaces and heritage trees constitute sensitive environmental areas
on campus which need to be protected
to preserve the
aesthetics and sustainability of the campus,
and
Whereas, faculty expect the campus to grow, and desire
that this growth be
accomplished while preserving the beauty of the
landscape.
Therefore
Be It Resolved, that these and future green space and heritage tree protection
and preservation recommendations be taken into consideration in future master
plans and in the design of all new buildings and parking lots.
Be It
Further Resolved, that all planned use of green space areas (i.e., any outdoor
events like Barefoot on the Mall, dinner receptions, or music concerts) be
coordinated through ECU’s Grounds Department to protect and preserve the
existing flora and fauna.
Action
taken: Resolution unanimously approved by a voice vote.
b.
Green Space Report
Action
taken: Resolution unanimously approved by voice vote.
c.
Report on Heritage Trees
Action
taken: Report unanimously approved by voice vote.
6. Report on the status of the green
space at the corner of
Blvd., based on
information solicited from Nick Floyd, Associate Athletics Director (Koch)
Floyd will
attend the next UEC meeting.
There was a
motion to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned at 4:50pm.
Next
meeting: 11/20, 3:30pm
Agenda:
presentation by Nick Floyd, Athletics