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adding example metrics. Eichel motioned to approve the template as <br /> amended and send it to Dave Stancil for him to present to the Board of <br /> County Commissioners in March. This was seconded by Fletcher, and <br /> approved unanimously. <br /> VII. Idle Reduction Campaign Update <br /> Bouma updated the CFE on the status of this petition item. The petition is <br /> closed, yet Commissioner Marcoplos remains interested. Bouma discussed the <br /> draft letter to parents and signs for schools. Gronback encouraged a more <br /> direct focus on a campaign for kids to ride the school bus. Suggestions were <br /> made to add a section of suggested alternatives to driving children to school. <br /> CFE would like to explore ways to measure the effectiveness of the campaign. <br /> Parry suggested that the kids could encourage their parents through <br /> incentives. Parry suggested turning over ownership to the schools and <br /> having Bouma give teachers a set of resources to encourage idle reduction. <br /> Eimers suggested having the schools report back their successes if they <br /> choose to participate. Bouma requested that CFE members send any <br /> edits to the letter to him. <br /> Addition Eco-tips <br /> Piracci led a discussion on Eco-tips to be sent out via Orange County emails <br /> or tweets. Todd McGee sends out weekly emails and tweets and an eco-tip <br /> (fact, suggestion for action, and further information) sponsored by the CFE <br /> could be added. Piracci suggested calling the section "Climate Corner." This <br /> was countered by others saying that the eco-tip could have a broader focus. <br /> The structure should be that of a tweet. CFE should create a list of <br /> "evergreen tweets"that Todd McGee pick from and post as needed. Bouma <br /> will send out Piracci's suggested eco-tips. Saul suggested that the <br /> CFE review this by email. Piracci suggested making the tips actionable and <br /> to follow a consistent format. <br /> VIII. Committee Meetings <br /> CFE Committees met to discuss issues and indicators for the 2019 State of <br /> the Environment report and made plans to finish a first draft by the March <br /> CFE meeting. <br /> IX. Updates and Information Items <br /> None were discussed. <br /> X. Adjournment- Fletcher 1st, Parry 2nd <br /> Fletcher motioned to adjourn and this was seconded by Parry. The meeting <br /> was adjourned at 9:15pm. <br />