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Orange County Commission for the Environment <br />Meeting Summary <br />October 11, 2021; 7:30 pm <br />Virtual Zoom Meeting <br />Page 1 of 1 <br />Present: Kim Piracci, Kim Livingston, Frank Binkowski, Bill Ward, James Eichel, Jaya <br />Nair, Veronica Penn Beattie, Ulrich Hartmond, Kristie Mather, Jeremy Marzuola <br />Absent: Bradley Saul (excused), Eric Scheier (excused), Alan Parry (excused), Elizabeth <br />McWhorter, Carrie Fletcher <br />I. Call to Order <br />Kim Piracci called the meeting to order at 7:31 pm. <br />II.Additions or Changes to the Agenda. <br />None <br />III.Approval of DRAFT Minutes from September 13th, 2021 <br />Motion by Frank Binkowski; seconded by V. Beattie; none opposed; motion passed. <br />IV.Climate Action Tax Fund - Round 2 <br />B. Bouma provided a brief summarization of the application and ranking criteria as was <br />discussed and approved by the CFE, and subsequent follow up with J. Marzuola for draft <br />finalization. Bouma also summarized ranking and comments as approved by the Human <br />Relations Commission. <br />Bouma informed the CFE of the BOCC progression for approval of the fund awards and <br />informed the CFE that the schools may receive more time to form projects for this round <br />of funding. <br />In closing, Bouma announced his acceptance of a new position with the Town of Chapel <br />Hill, and that his last day with Orange County will be October 22nd. <br />V.Sub Committee Breakout Sessions <br />The CFE divided in to two breakout session groups; Land Resources, and Air and Energy <br />Committees for discussions <br />VI.Updates and Information Items <br />None <br />VII.Adjournment <br />J. Marzuola motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 pm; seconded by Kim Livingston, <br />none opposed; motion passed. <br />Attachment 1