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At the start of the meeting the minutes from February were put before the committee. \"This is Lydia Tidone. I'll move to approve the minutes from February,\" Lydia said; Joe seconded the motion. Committee chair Jamie then said the minutes were approved as recorded.

At the end of the meeting the committee moved to adjourn. A member moved to adjourn; a second was given. Chair Jamie conducted a voice vote: \"All those in favor?\" participants responded \"Aye,\" and Jamie closed the meeting.

Both actions were routine and passed by voice vote; the transcript does not record a roll-call or a numerical tally.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Simsbury Sustainability Committee Meeting - March 6, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The committee approved its February meeting minutes and later adjourned by voice vote. Both motions passed; no roll-call tallies were recorded in the transcript.","taxTitle","Simsbury Center, Capitol County, Connecticut","taxId",70146,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6286863,"Simsbury committee reviews state's commercial organics recycling law and local readiness",149,2093000,2242000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2556357-6b01e387e588b878868dd056d977afaa&start=2093&end=2242","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2556357-6b01e387e588b878868dd056d977afaa/thumbnail_2093000.jpg","/articles/6286863/Simsbury-Center/Capitol-County/Connecticut/Simsbury-committee-reviews-states-commercial-organics-recycling-law-and-local-readiness","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6286863-e6173be26cfc2df7de68fd76357834d1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162679&Signature=bOOC0co9dtYidure8IHfL1P2EymKP1ZOKa-JcJvccGNhVkKyZUBC-W3ejpzJjGnbTyjlGZdib4A~dV6VdJ0pADEuEmeYP8NI~SX5VqdjSc-J8CtRnzHJ6slr2krexddbm4PlaZw4rTuEfDQC6~IzL3csWpWQjcFiAkYpRk5BwyYAxp~khwvQpgHSzUC8GpQ0Xb-ul-zmLWjahsfqrdCLUxEvWUfrTh0Pu8BykGMxiX70Kpz9Hci6XRCUgvQukfxf5RV1W~1cNXIiKXGtxL0OtJnBgaeit-C-mnlZDge1tQ8wczA0yHgPa1N27BdP8w13YysSzMKCDkmsiPLj6k4uDQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Committee members reviewed a recent webinar on the state commercial organics recycling law (referred to in discussion as CORAL), summarized the law's thresholds and timeline, and discussed local institutions and businesses that may be affected.

Joe summarized the webinar and the resources available from the Center for EcoTechnology (CET). He said the law requires institutions that generate more than 26 tons of source-separated organic material annually to ensure their organics are recycled; in the initial rollout the 26-ton threshold applies to certain commercial entities in 2026 and institutions have separate timelines. Joe said CET provides an estimator tool that uses factors such as meals served, dumpster size and staff counts to estimate tonnage. He reported that running Simsbury schools through the estimator produced a highest value of about \"21 tons\" annually for Squadron Line, below the 26-ton threshold in current estimates.

Participants flagged categories that may reach thresholds: private schools, assisted-living facilities such as McLean and the Governor's House area, country clubs (Hot Meadow Country Club) and larger institutions and dormitories. Jen said CET is willing to partner with towns and suggested a regional approach with the Capital Region Council of Governments to identify and engage commercial entities. Nick DeVito of CET was identified as a CET contact for follow-up.

Committee members discussed outreach steps, including inviting CET to do a roundtable for local business owners and arranging same-day site visits where feasible. Mark suggested coordinating with the town's Economic Development Commission for business outreach. Members agreed to gather basic inputs (for example, meal counts) from private schools and institutions so CET can reassess whether any local sites cross the threshold.

Members also discussed grant opportunities tied to school recycling pilots and confirmed ongoing work on carton-recycling grant opportunities for the high school paired with an elementary school. The Squadron meeting with school staff to identify an on-site champion was postponed and will be rescheduled.

Ending: The committee agreed to follow up with CET contacts, pursue a regional or town-level outreach approach, gather baseline data for private schools and institutions, and reschedule the Squadron meeting to continue planning.","Members recapped a webinar on the state's commercial organics recycling law (CORAL), discussed an estimator tool and local institutional results, and considered outreach to commercial operators and regional partners.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6286868,"Simsbury group pushes follow-up to PowerSmart solar-and-storage kickoff as sustainability fair plans advance",491,265000,756000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2556357-6b01e387e588b878868dd056d977afaa&start=265&end=756","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2556357-6b01e387e588b878868dd056d977afaa/thumbnail_265000.jpg","/articles/6286868/Simsbury-Center/Capitol-County/Connecticut/Simsbury-group-pushes-follow-up-to-PowerSmart-solar-and-storage-kickoff-as-sustainability-fair-plans-advance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6286868-f9247be33678a1fddba450bc1fe3caab/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162679&Signature=cQQb2Fa2n6azo3YYzarxjRKkdQm7bFw1~3EkpZ7QIibwpOue5MIGfByHOYaJEyzfAvQCCS1KdLeOG1wVDky~LCW~Zv5niKVZO0QHJbQfXn4HTi9JULn9BXUzhWFe-GfUUhLfl3V-yTofla2Dx1rUvyVcMq1XmxLISK1ZvKsMqnz-dlLseImee6RMJ0JJj6DfWIwIX0V-drETUKD6awcJlPi-rmRKk0ixpNhACDjP1ZTKyUxlwDTvpsP2vzNfmbiXpR7A8m9gN0JmIdbTM8q4oM3qHhaWmIC7iO1u2AyfbgY~tBk8PX2xSfQUDkdFbi2G9Wje~fGmAvHq5d1ezOCLjQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Simsbury Sustainability Committee members on the call on an evening in March discussed next steps after a well-attended PowerSmart solar-and-storage kickoff and advanced planning for the town's sustainability fair, set for the first Saturday in May.

The committee's chair, Jamie, opened the discussion by noting the PowerSmart campaign had \"kicked off this past Monday\" and that the kickoff event at the library was \"very well attended,\" drawing new participants and many technical questions about solar and battery storage. Barrett (also referred to as Bear) described the presentation as \"a lot of information\" and said the speaker handled technical questions well. Committee members agreed a follow-up event would help keep momentum.

Members discussed several possible follow-up formats rather than a single-home tour. Mark suggested a small public trade-show format with several solar and battery vendors on site where residents could bring electricity bills and get assistance; Barrett proposed PowerSmart have a presence at the sustainability fair. Committee members also discussed inviting the PowerSmart presenter to the fair and to other local events in Avon for coordination.

Planning for the sustainability fair itself continued in detail. Barrett reported about two dozen groups had agreed to participate, with tables and a large vendor room at the library, a large tent outside, Holcomb Farm selling plants, a beekeeper, kids' activities, and half-hour workshops. Gee Monkey (food truck) is confirmed to operate in the parking lot. Committee members asked that participating groups confirm their presence in time for final flyer layout by the March 18 program-planning deadline.

Members explored powering parts of the fair from a solar-and-battery generator being developed by Mark. He described a unit that can supply \"80 to a hundred kilowatts\" when charged and suggested it could power the two inside library rooms used by the fair for the four-hour event; others flagged logistics and safety and urged coordination with the town buildings crew. Suggestions included using the unit to power food trucks (avoiding diesel generators), providing an educational display, or broadcasting fair activities over the internet. Mark said he is considering removing an on-board diesel generator and relying on battery/solar only.

Other logistical items covered: banner permits were submitted and scheduled to be up on Hot Meadow for two weeks in April; there are 24 tables available in the main room and about four or five remain; and Barrett will ask the tent rental company about side walls for rain protection.

The committee also confirmed a separate, related opportunity: a public tour of a dormitory at the Walker scheduled for Saturday, March 22, at 10 a.m.; Jamie said a Google form will handle sign-ups.

The committee set a March 18 deadline for confirmations for the printed flyer and asked volunteers to staff the fair on the day of the event. Members agreed to continue outreach to vendors and to try to schedule a PowerSmart presence at the fair and a follow-up public event.

Ending: Committee members closed the item by asking volunteers to continue confirmations for the flyer deadline and to coordinate logistics with the library and town buildings staff.","Committee members reviewed turnout at a recent PowerSmart solar-and-storage kickoff, discussed follow-up events and outreach, and finalized major elements of the town's sustainability fair taking place the first Saturday in May.","actionData","errors"]

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