Public comments #2
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Following the meeting on January 31, 2011, the university received comment cards from the public.
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Public meeting #2
Associated Project(s):In January 2011, the university held a second meeting with the public. Morgan Johnston presented a seminar on South Farm Wind Turbine Project, and received comments and questions from the public.
Attached Files:Kevin Wolz meets with F&S representatives
Associated Project(s):Kevin Wolz met with Carl Wegel & Tracy Osby to discuss compost pick-up & transportation
Energy presentation at Ice Arena
Associated Project(s):Energy details on display at Ice Arena.
Energy presentation at CRCE
Associated Project(s):Energy details on display at CRCE.
Energy presentation at ARC
Associated Project(s):Energy details on display at ARC.
BLUE LEED standard info
Associated Project(s):Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEEDⓇ) is a green building certification and rating system established by the US Green Business Council which provides a framework for the design and construction of green buildings. The F&S Planning and Construction Divisions successfully implemented LEEDⓇ Silver standards and practices on all capital construction projects over $5 million. As of January 2011, all new construction will strive for LEED Gold Certification. Facilities & Services employs 25 LEEDⓇ Accredited Professionals.
BLUE Sustainable planting info
Associated Project(s):Sustainable plants are native species that are resilient to insects and disease. Once established, they require minimal fertilizer, watering, and upkeep. The F&S Grounds Department planted 80 native trees last year and more than 2,300 native grasses in the last three years. Campus locations with native grasses include: Roger Adams Laboratory, the Institute for Genomic Biology, the Agricultural Engineering Building, and the Veterinary Medicine Basic Sciences Building.
News article about wind turbine in Champaign
Associated Project(s):In January 2011, The News-Gazette published an article "Champaign turbine draws no complaints, unlike Urbana proposal".
Public comments
Associated Project(s):Following the presentation by Morgan Johnston on December 16, questions and comments from the public were received.
Attached Files:Public meeting #1
Associated Project(s):In December 2010, a public meeting between the university officials and the public regarding the South Farms Wind Turbine Project. A seminar was presented by Morgan Johnston on the topic.
Attached Files:News article about meeting between the university and City of Urbana
Associated Project(s):In December 2010, the News-Gazette published an article regarding the meeting between the university officials and the city of Urbana representatives. In this meeting, the university officials would take questions, concerns, and comments about the wind turbine from the people.
Attached Files:Letter to the Board of Trustees
Associated Project(s):In December 2010, Eileen Borgia wrote a letter to the Board of Trustees (BOT) requesting a greater degree of engagement in the wind turbine project. She also informed them about an info session to be held sometime before December 25, 2010.
Attached Files:News article about difficulty for wind turbine plan in Urbana
Associated Project(s):In December 2010, the News-Gazette published the article "Time is tight for wind turbine plan in Urbana".
Attached Files:News article about debate over wind turbine between Urbana residents and UI officials
Associated Project(s):In December 2010, the News-Gazette published the article "Wind turbine plan brings more debate to Urbana council".
Attached Files:ISTC small-scale composting project underway
Associated Project(s):Small-scale food waste pilot project continuing at the Illinois Sustainable Technologies Center.
Project proposal from AB LLC
Associated Project(s):On November 30, 2010, the university received the project proposal from Arends Brothers LLC, an Illinois based company, for the installation of wind turbine at the South Farms location.
Amendment to the RFP
Associated Project(s):The bid opening date changed to November 30th, 2010.
final MOU for signature
Associated Project(s):Attached is our agreement. Ken and I will sign off on it this morning and forward it back to Jenny for the additional signatures. Dean Henson
Attached Files:News article about problems caused by the university wind turbines
Associated Project(s):A news article published by the Daily Illini "University wind turbines cause concern for Urbana" <https://web.archive.org/web/20101206070314/http://media.www.dailyillini....
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