HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - MGG - 03-09-2010Milton Grows Green Committee Meeting
Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Birmingham Fire Station (#43)
750 Hickory Flat Road Milton, GA 30004
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of prior minutes, Updates and Announcements
III. Visitor: Ellie Babb, Verizon Wireless—Milton’s largest technology employer, with a strong
interest in sustainability. A present and future partner for Milton Grows Green, having an
electronics recycling event on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at their building on Morris
Road, and need us to supply volunteers and help with publicity.
III. Old Business
Committee Reports
LUBS-
Draft of proposal regarding TDRs for Milton; information and support
Air, Water & Energy
Educational/outreach brochure distribution/City publication
Update on cost of Hazardous waste recycling day
GEFA; Sustainability grants as part of American Reconstruction and
Recovery Act
Certifications & Designations
Green Cities Designation—task force meeting and status of the work
Keep America Beautiful Designation/Resolution/Training
Zero Waste Zone (GFSA)
RRR:
Recycling facilities sharing, Roswell, Forsyth County, etc./single hauler
HOAs
Communications:
MGG web presence on City website; miltongrowsgreen@cityofmiltonga.us
Press release for Milton Earthday Festival
Education Subcommittee:
Update on organizational structure and components of program now in place;
City website materials
Events and projects—Milton Earthday Festival
Approval and support of City for a major event
Press Release went out last week on City e-newsletter, and information is on
the City’s website. Distribution to news outlets searching for vendors and
volunteers.
Gina is the Program Coordinator
Exhibits/activities
Vendors
Associated organizations
Volunteers
Budget and funding
IV. New Business
Electronics recycling March 17
Community Gardens
Interaction with other city committees
Interaction with similar groups in other cities
Day of service/Great American Clean-up
V. Next Meeting Date and Objectives, Adjourn