MINUTES OF APRIL 22, 2008, MEETING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL OF VOLUSIA AND
FLAGLER COUNTIES
Board Members Present:
Betty O’Laughlin,
Robert Haviland, Don White, Alexa Ross, Brynn Newton
Approval of Minutes
A motion made by Alexa Ross and seconded by Don White passed, to approve the
minutes of the March 25, 2008, meeting with the amendment that Don White’s
remarks had been that Flagler County has a decent water ordinance but it is
not being enforced. He noted that Palm Coast is spending money to study desalination
but not allowing the public to comment, just attend meetings where the subject
is discussed.
Robert Haviland commented that instead of conserving water, the St. Johns River
Water Management District is promoting high-energy-usage ways to consume more.
Treasurer’s
Report
Including a recent deposit of $75.00, the current treasury balance is $282.43.
Correspondence
There was a discussion of updating the Environmental Council’s Web site
which Robert Haviland has been providing for the Council.