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The Sustainability Committee of the Town of Ogunquit meets every month and the agenda and minutes of all meetings can be found at www.townofogunquit.org You are welcome to attend
AGENDA
1.0 Welcome & Call to Order 5:00 PM
2.0 Roll Call
3.0 Review of Meeting Minutes June 27, 2024
4.0 Election of Officers
5.0 Communication Plan to Educate Ogunquit, Maine on Sustainable Practices:
Educate the residents and businesses of Ogunquit about sustainable practices and
encourage their implementation.
6.0 Feasibility of Underground Electricity Transmission
7.0 Impact of Tourism on the Environment
8.0 Next Meeting
9.0 Adjournment
In the Spring of 2019, the Select Board of the Town of Ogunquit established the Sustainability Committee to advise the Board on sustainability, climate adaptation, and resiliency issues, and work collaboratively with Ogunquit residents, surrounding communities, and Ogunquit Town Committees as appropriate to coordinate efforts, share information, and prevent duplication of efforts.
The Sustainability Committee consists of 5 members and 2 alternates. The terms are for three (3) year terms, however for the initial terms, 2 of the members be appointed for 3 years, 2 members will be appointed for 2 years, and 1 member will be appointed for 1 year. Alternates serve 1-year terms.
The current members of the Committee are Marjorie Katz (Chair), PAUL BREEN (SECRETARY), DAVID NOSNIK (Vice-Chair), and PRISCILLA BOTSFORD, and Michelle Picard.
In its advisory capacity, the Sustainability Committee is responsible to the Select Board to:
- Advise the Select Board on energy programs, projects, and policies which will reduce the community’s reliance on fossil fuels and reduce the community’s carbon footprint
- Research and recommend strategies, policies and projects to the Select Board that will achieve energy conservation and use renewable energy for Town projects.
- Make recommendations for ordinances, policies, projects and objectives to address actions to make Town properties more energy efficient
- Provide community education and outreach and be a community resource to help homeowners and businesses understand sustainability issues and make decisions that can reduce their energy consumption
- Research, evaluate and recommend projects that result in energy cost savings, return on investment, and environmental benefit.
- Promote capital projects that are designed to take into consideration climate change and future environmental challenges in order to minimize destruction from natural disasters and preserve both natural and financial resources.
There are currently two openings for Alternates. If you are interested in joining the Committee please send us your information at contact@sustainabilityogunquit.org
