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Elon committee discusses Styrofoam recycling trailer, budget request and spring Farmers Market
Summary
Committee members heard that a Styrofoam collection trailer has been located and that staff may request $1,000–$2,000 for outreach and branding; members also heard updates on Haggard Ramp, Health EU, Parc Village and an April Farmers Market start date.
At its Jan. 29, 2025 special meeting, the Elon Sustainability Committee discussed local outreach and project updates, including a Styrofoam collection trailer located by Public Works and plans for the town's spring Farmers Market.
Planning Director Lori Oakley told the committee that Public Works located a Styrofoam trailer and that the department found funding to cover its cost; Oakley said the committee should consider whether to request $1,000 or $2,000 from the town budget to support outreach, educational materials and branding related to waste‑reduction efforts. Members suggested uses such as materials for the Farmers Market, videos and general branding; committee member Sofie Remisio offered to help promote the trailer on the Elon University campus.
Oakley also updated members on capital and community projects. She said she will present the Haggard Ramp plan to the Town Council in February and hoped planting could begin in March. Oakley noted ongoing projects described as Health EU and Parc Village (details not specified in the transcript). Downtown Assistant and Farmers Market Manager Sarah Bass announced the Farmers Market will start in April and invited committee members to participate in outreach activities.
No public comments were recorded. The committee approved two sets of prior minutes and adjourned after routine business.
