Environmental Sustainability Board approves agenda, April minutes and adds Sue Barnes as Board of Public Utilities liaison

The Environmental Sustainability Board on May 15 unanimously approved its meeting agenda and accepted the minutes from the April 17 meeting, then voted to appoint member Sue Barnes to serve as a liaison to the Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities, sharing the assignment with Chair Shannon Blair.

Why it matters: Liaison appointments determine which board members attend and report back from other county bodies, which can shape the Environmental Sustainability Board's oversight and collaboration on utility, fleet electrification, and ordinance matters.

Votes at a glance: - Motion: Approve agenda for May 15, 2025. Moved: Jill DeHaven. Second: not specified. Outcome: approved (voice vote; all present approved). - Motion: Approve minutes of April 17, 2025 as presented. Moved: Sue Barnes. Second: not specified. Outcome: approved (voice vote; all present approved). - Motion: Appoint member Sue Barnes as liaison to the Board of Public Utilities, to share assignment with Chair Shannon Blair. Moved: Sue Barnes. Second: Councilor Herman. Outcome: approved (voice vote; unanimous).

Board chair Shannon Blair said the added liaison will help maintain communication with the Board of Public Utilities as the board engages on fleet electrification and EV charging work. Angelica, county sustainability staff, said a recommended action and packet materials were provided in advance of the vote.

Ending: The board agreed to coordinate a rotation schedule for liaison duties and to confer by email to set meeting attendance responsibilities.