Sustainable Madison Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee discussed several ongoing sustainability projects, including bonding for the Drew Forest project, shade tree management and storm damage assessment, and the upcoming Giralda Farms redevelopment project. The school district reported progress on solar power purchase agreements, and the Climate Action Committee is developing a metrics dashboard for sustainability indicators. Other topics included updates on electric vehicle initiatives, grant applications for native shrubs and landscaping equipment, and various student-led environmental initiatives like paper recycling and energy analysis. Action items were assigned regarding solar RFP monitoring, food recovery programs, grant status follow-ups, and energy efficiency planning for municipal facilities.