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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 /> 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 13', 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 22na <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 /> Page 1 of 1 <br />