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Environmental board elects chair, schedules equity training and discusses board business
Summary
The Environmental Advisory Board formally elected Alex as its next chair, approved a temporary leave of absence for a member, discussed plant‑based catering outreach, and scheduled a racial equity training in April.
The Boulder Environmental Advisory Board voted to appoint Alex as the board’s next chair and approved an administrative leave of absence for a member expecting newborn twins.
At a public hearing required for the leadership change, a member moved to appoint Alex and the motion passed unanimously; Alex will begin chair duties at the board’s April meeting. Separately, the board approved a temporary leave for a member who cannot attend meetings during parental leave.
Nut graf: The meeting also covered a bundle of administrative and calendar items: staff reported 13 applications for a board vacancy and upcoming interview and appointment dates; board members discussed a proposal to make council and board‑provided meeting meals plant‑based by default; and staff proposed using the April meeting slot to complete mandatory racial equity training for all board members.
Appointments and interviews
Staff told the board there are 13 eligible applicants for a single vacant seat; interviews will be scheduled later in March and appointments will be made by City Council at its March 20 meeting. Council members review applications and typically a council member who oversees the vacancy recommends candidates for appointment.
Chair selection and actions
- Motion to appoint Alex as board chair: moved and seconded during a public hearing; passed unanimously. Alex will assume the chair role beginning in April. - Approval of minutes earlier in the meeting and other routine procedural votes were recorded as passing unanimously.
Board administration and calendar items
- Plant‑based catering: Board member Hannah reported outreach to other boards and to council; several council members and boards expressed conditional support for making municipal meetings plant‑based by default (staff coordination required). Hannah said the initiative aims to emphasize the climate benefits of reduced meat consumption while noting logistical and staffing questions remain. - Racial equity training: City staff proposed using the April meeting time for a non‑public training session required by the Office of Racial Equity, Engagement and Belonging. The training would include a one‑hour pre‑watch video and a roughly 2.5‑hour in‑session training; the board agreed to the revised April meeting time slot and extended duration. - Upcoming planning review: Staff notified the board that a site‑review referral from council for 2952 Baseline (a development project) will be on the board’s March agenda for advisory comment to planning staff and council.
Ending
Board members asked staff to circulate applicant materials when available and to include any items they want considered in the March council study session packet. The meeting adjourned after routine closing motions.
