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Enivornmental Board <br />January 27, 2021 <br />Page 2 <br />APPROVED MINUTES <br /> <br />Mr. Sullivan stated that the October 28, 2020 minutes were accepted presented. No vote <br />was taken. <br /> <br />VII. OPEN MIKE <br /> <br />Mr. Sullivan declared Open Mike at 6:45 p.m. <br />Open Mike was closed at 6:45 p.m. <br /> <br />VIII. ACTION ITEMS <br /> <br />A. Smart Irrigation Controller Program <br /> <br />Mr. Nelson described the Smart Irrigation Controller Program to the board. In our area, <br />over 60% of water usage for a typical home is used for outdoor irrigation during the <br />growing season and approximately 50% of that is wasted. <br /> <br />With the irrigation controller program, the City could improve water conservation efforts <br />and increase efficiency of outdoor irrigation. <br /> <br />There is also the possibility of amending an ordinance that would require all new homes <br />constructed in the city to have these irrigation controllers installed. <br /> <br />Ms. McNulty recommended the program. <br /> <br />Ms. Holmes asked about new sod, new seed, or new trees and how that would affect the <br />irrigation controller. <br /> <br />Mr. Nelson stated that the resident can override the settings if needed. <br /> <br />Ms. Cavegn wanted to know if the distribution of the devices would be prioritized for <br />people with larger yards. <br /> <br />Mr. Nelson said it would be first come first serve. The City is offering an 8 zone <br />controller. <br /> <br />Mr. Sullivan wanted to know how the information is getting to residents. <br /> <br />Mr. Nelson stated information would be sent out to residents via the City Newsletter in <br />March. <br /> <br />Mr. Schwartz would like to see the calculation of what the average lot homeowner uses <br />and what the savings will be with the controller to show the economic savings in having <br />an irrigation water sensor. <br />