2011/2012 Environmental Review
The Board of Commissioners reviewed the 2011 Environmental Committee accomplishments, and the 2012 goals.
2011 Accomplishments
- Increased recycling containers within facilities and parks – a total of 99.5 tons of material was recycled in 2011
- Over 300 light bulbs were removed from areas with natural light in two facilities
- Switching to Green Seal/EPA’s EPP (Environmentally Preferable Purchasing) cleaning products at all facilities
2012 Goals:
- Add rain barrels at Village Green garden plots and to the shed at Churchill Park
- Consider permeable pavers for future projects
Village Green Garden Plots
Staff presented the Board with the reconfiguration of the existing garden plots. There are now an additional two (2) 20’ x 20’ plots, along with the addition of fifteen (15) 10’ x 10’ plots. There is now a total of seventy-six (76) garden plots at Village Green Park.
Ackerman Sports and Fitness Center Business Plan
Facility Manager Kroger presented the Board of Commissioners with a revised Business Plan. A few goals that were presented include, increasing the amount of active programs by 20% each year for the next five years, and aggressive budgeting to increase net revenue by 70% from 2012 through 2016.
ADDENDUM
The revised business plan for Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center was distributed during the meeting but not included in the original meeting packet posted online in advance. View it here.
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