Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 4/16/2024
Item Status: New
From: Jay Dickson, Planning Director
Submitted by: Ashley Campbell, Natural Resource Planner
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Baldwin County Environmental Advisory Committee - 2024 Environmental Stewardship Awards
Body
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution #2024-103 which recognizes the Baldwin County Environmental Advisory Committee 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award recipients listed below:
Agriculture and Forestry
Baldwin County's Soil & Water Conservation District's Conservation Ag Education Program
Large Business
Grand Hotel
Small Business
Cooper Farm - 4H Program
Educational Program
Jessica Sampley - Gulf Shores High School Career Tech Program
Education Teacher
Tammy Grace
Environmental Organization
Tom & Laurie Eberly - Little Lagoon Oyster Gardening Program
Government Employee
Angie Eckman - Water Watch Steward
Individual Citizens
Pitman, Turner & Milling Families - Titi Swamp Land Donation
Government Agency
Orange Beach Wildlife Center - Wildlife Rehab and Restoration
Environmental Stewardship Student Initiative
Cade Kichler - Lillian Recreational Park Wildlife Viewing Area
Special Recognition
In Memory of Andrew James - Environmental Stewardship
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date:
04/18/2023 - 2023 Baldwin County Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Environmental Stewardship Awards.
Background: Since the inception of the Environmental Stewardship Awards Program in 1998, the Baldwin County Commission has recognized over one hundred (100) individuals and organizations for their environmental leadership and stewardship of Baldwin County’s natural resources.
Mr. Tom Schmitz, EAC Vice Chairman, will read the resolution and present the awards to the recipients.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $814.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: Planning & Zoning - 10052730-52190
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents? N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A.
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration to print eleven (11) resolutions for all 4BCC signatures, seal and place in binders.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A