‘Greening’ Our Community Study Group Presentation

1. ‘Greening’ Our CommunityStudy Group Presentation This is the final report prepared by the study group, ‘Greening’ Our Community, a part of the 2010 Leadership Clarksville program. Leadership Clarksville 2010 May 2010

2. ‘Greening’ Our Community Team Members • Ms. Lori Austin, Self Employed • Ms. Elizabeth Black, Montgomery County • Mr. Jimmy Bryant, Jr., Legends Bank • Mr. Jeff Burkhart, Self Employed • Ms. Amy Carroll, Big Brothers & Sisters • Mr. Jarrod Duncan, Planters Bank • Ms. Cindy Greene, Crye-Leike Realtors • Ms. Candy Johnson, Clarksville-Montgomery County School System • Ms. Laura Schroeder, Hawkins Partners, Inc. • Mr. Terry Strange, Hemlock Semiconductor Leadership Clarksville 2010 May 2010

3. Mentors • Mr. Chris Goodman, DBS Engineering • Mr. Bradley Martin, Lyle, Cook, Martin Architects Leadership Clarksville 2010 May 2010

4. Acknowledgements • We are appreciative for the guidance and direction we have received from the many Clarksville-Montgomery County leaders so that we have been able to receive the multiple benefits of Leadership Clarksville. • A special thanks to Carole Dorris for her love, care and leadership. Leadership Clarksville 2010 May 2010

5. Study Group Methodology • The ‘Greening’ Our Community Study Group met every other week to examine the various aspects of ‘Greening’ Our Community. The team split into three smaller groups to better explore the many aspects of greening that are seen and often expected of cities today. • Green Certification Team • Recycle Team • Energy Conservation Team Leadership Clarksville 2010 May 2010

6. Examples of Greening in our community • Zero Energy Homes at Ft. Campbell • Pleasantview Village, a TND (Tra-ditional Neighborhood Development) • Tree Recycle • Clarksville Recycle Program • Cumberland Bank & Trust • Greenways Leadership Clarksville 2010 May 2010

7. The Results – Two Areas • Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program - a government led, industry operated program • Quick Wins – those items that this group knows can be implemented with minimal cost and time, yet will derive significant impact for our community • In addition, there was a lot of research that has been captured and will be provided to the Steering Committee of the Green Certification Program. Leadership Clarksville 2010 May 2010

8. Green Certification Program • This program has commitment from both Mayors. It will engage larger companies to provide leadership and resources to help smaller companies improve their environmental stewardship. • Expected results include: • Improved / Reduced Energy Use • Improved Air, Water & Waste Management • Resulting in reduced cost for companies and the governments Leadership Clarksville 2010 May 2010

9. Green Certification Program • Highlights • Government Sponsored – Industry Led • Steering Committee – Industry / Govt. • Dedicated Governmental Administrator, partly Industry Funded • Recognition Program for Participants • Banquet Fund Raisers • Expect program to be self funding Leadership Clarksville 2010 May 2010

10. Quick Wins No. 1 • Our committee has worked with Bi-County Solid Waste Management along with a few selected contractors to improve construction recycling. This effort has proven successful for the collection of cardboard, wood, plastic, and sheetrock. As a result of this effort, Bi-County SWM purchased a sheet rock grinder for loan to any contractor wishing to use it to grind leftover sheetrock. • The sheetrock can then be worked into the dirt as lime for the yards. Bi-County and the contractors were eager to work with us on creating successful solutions that helped all involved. It is recommended that this program continue with the expansion of more contractors and locations for recycle collections sites for construction waste. Leadership Clarksville 2010 May 2010

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12. Quick Wins No. 2 • It is recommended that the city and county governments develop a recycle program within all governmental offices. • The Administrator from the Green Certification Program would help to administer this program. Leadership Clarksville 2010 May 2010

13. Quick Wins No. 3 • The Energy Conservation Team has multiple recommendations within Quick Win No. 3. • Establish a policy to procure energy efficient products • Improve energy efficiency in municipal buildings • City/County should adopt most recent energy code (2006 IECC) • Administrator from Green Certification Program can help this program also. Leadership Clarksville 2010 May 2010

14. Our Pledge & Challenge • The ‘Greening’ Our Community group challenges all community members to think seriously about our individual and joint commitments and contributions to reducing energy, reducing waste and living in a more green manner. We encourage all Clarksville-Montgomery County residents to accept the pledge listed below and to live up to these simple ways to improve our community. Leadership Clarksville 2010 May 2010

15. I am willing to make a change in my life today to create a better tomorrow. I will: • Replace a light bulb with an LED bulb • Turn lights off when leaving a room • Begin recycling in my home/office • Use reusable grocery bags • Turn the water off when brushing my teeth • Plan my driving route more efficiently • Install a programmable thermostat in my home/office • Print only necessary items and print two-sided Leadership Clarksville 2010 May 2010

16. Finally… • We have all found Leadership Clarksville a rewarding experience. • We hope and expect to apply the knowledge & capability we have gained during this program to the betterment of our community. • Thank you for this opportunity. Leadership Clarksville 2010 May 2010