EARTHWISE LIVING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES  CITY OF LEON VALLEY, TEXAS August 14, 2024  The Earthwise Living Committee of the City of Leon Valley, Texas met on the 8th day of May at 5:30 pmi in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, located at 6400 EIVerde Road, Leon REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF LEON VALLEY EARTHWISE LIVING COMMITTEE, 1. Call the City of Leon Valley Regular Earthwise Living Committee Meeting to Order The meeting was called to order and a quorum was established at 5:35 pm. Members present were Castillo, Marcotte, Vice-Chair Burnside, and Castillo. Also present were City Manager Dr. Caldera, Staff liaison Miranda and Council liaison Mayor Riley. Absent  Valley, Texas for the purpose of the following business, to-wit:  5:35PM  and Determine a Quorum is Present.  were members Mursch, Zannaras, Meffert, Key. Committee Meeting minutes made by Castillo and second by Burnside. 3., Election and Installation of Committee Members  2. Review and Consider Approval of the 2024 Regular Earthwise Living  The meeting minutes from May 8, 2024, were reviewed and a motion to approve was  A. Chair B. Vice Chair C.S Secretary  A consensus to wait until all members were present to vote on the election and  installation of members was made.  4. Discussion and Possible Action on Earthwise Living Day 2025.  A presentation of the fiscal impact was provided toi the committee by Staff liaison Miranda. The committee motioned to have Staff liaison Miranda request al budget adjustment int the amount of $5,947.88 at the next City Council meeting top purchase 5. Discussion and Possible Action on Committee Initiatives and Concerns. General discussions were made by members on concerns with no action. 6. Discussion and Possible Action on the Committee Members Submitting  promotional items for the 2025 EWL Day event.  Promotional Materials for E-News Publication. would get with Secretary Meffert for that assignment.  Members discussed designating one person to create content on behalf of the EWL Committee and send to the City for E-News Publication. Vice Chair Burnside stated she    7. Discussion and Possible Action on Committee Interest in Texas Recycles Day in  November.  A general discussion was. held with Vice Chair Burnside requesting a Proclamation be made by the Mayor recognizing Texas Recycles Day with the members in agreement. No  further initiatives or requests were made. 8. Announcements, Updates, and Other Business.  Vice Chair Burnside made ai request for the City to draft and send a letter tol businesses to consider sustainable and eco friendly materials. Dr. Caldera informed Vice Chair Burside the City is not allowed to delegate tol businesses how toj purchase, provide, or conduct their business, but is welcome to have thel Mayor bring up to City Council fora policy recommendation. Mayor Riley suggested the committee discuss with all members present and vote on at the next EWL Committee meeting. Members discussed and agreed to move the next EWL Committee meeting to September 41 instead ofthe normal 2ud  Wednesday date of the month due to it being September 11.  9. Adjourn.  The meeting was adjourned without objection at 7:01 pm.  Ata bumsole  9-4-24 Date  Chair