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Attachment 1 consider the end point and work back from that point to figure out a timeline for the development of the SOE. Historically the SOE has been completed in the spring, around earth day. Discussion ensued of using UNC journalism students to produce report. Bouma reminded that the report needs to contain "actionable info for decision makers ". He suggested that the CFE use existing committee structure to review candidate indicators, look at available data, see if that naturally leads to some degree of format, and then come up with a draft timeline on how to proceed. There was interest in trying to use a student intern to help with the report. Ward suggested the report could include actionable items for BOCC or citizens to proceed- maybe include timetable for how to proceed? Marzuola suggested we could try to frame all the action items according to climate change policy. Ward said we could consider impact moving forward with regard to indicators and data and asked if the CFE could maybe get feedback at some point in the process from the County Manager or some other administrative staff to provide a litmus test concerning the draft recommendations of the report. Eichel suggested that maybe the CFE should target a few key points that can be updated more frequently than every 5 years. Saul recommended that the committees start looking into these ideas, and proposed that the CFE draft a timeline of SOE steps by the next CFE meeting. V. Discussion of Draft Divestment Resolution Ward led the discussion of the draft resolution; basically provides economic arguments as to why the NC state treasurer should eliminate investments of state funds in fossil fuel companies. He contacted someone with 350.org, but they did not know of other communities that may have considered or adopted a similar resolution. Representative P. Harrison provided him a draft resolution that she may propose in NC legislature. Ward is not sure if similar efforts are taking place elsewhere in the state. He also spoke with Sally Green, incoming county commissioner about this. Crook suggested the resolution touch on the core values listed on the state treasurers web site. Marzoula proposed approving the draft resolution as written with the inclusion of some edits as discussed by the group. This was seconded by Eichel and approved unanimously. VI. Anti - Idling Campaign Petition — Bouma provided some background information on this petition from a member of the BOCC. He provided a list of possible steps for the CFE to consider including who would be the target audience; would an ongoing outreach effort be more productive than a short term campaign? Education should be focus- possibly aimed at the use of drive thru lanes and idling at local schools. CFE could also consider a policy that would target county vehicles. Bouma reported that a previous idle reduction effort was not successful, but the county could purchase and install devices to monitor idling on individual county vehicles. He reminded the group that the deadline to report back to the BOCC on this item is May 31 st. Bouma and Chapel Hill - Carrboro City Schools staff recommended developing and then sending a letter about the