City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Minutes
Water and Light Advisory Board
701 E Broadway
Monday, December 9, 2024
2:00 PM
Joint Work Session with City Council
Amended
Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Barbara Buffalo called the meeting to order at 2:02 PM.
Water & Light Advisory Board Recommendations
The recommendations were presented by Dave Sorrell. The proposed changes to the
City Ordinances will hopefully be finalized by January. The City’s contract with
Ironstar was discussed at length as they have not generated any power for the City
yet. The definition of renewable energy will be adjusted to meet the state of
Missouri’s definition. Phillip Fracica, Chair of the Water and Light Advisory Board,
explained why Renewable Energy Credits are not recommended for the City to
purchase. He stated it was paying money for an uncertain outcome as they may never
be used. Todd McVicker explained the City’s reduction goals and community solar
program.
Attachments:
WLAB Renewable Ordinance Recommendations
Climate & Environment Commission (CC) Response
Mrs. Barbara Buffalo expressed concern about abandoned shopping carts in
Columbia, and she suggested donating them to the Food Bank if the companies they
belong to do not want them back. De’Carlon Seewood stated this concern is an issue
that Parks and Recreation and the City’s street cleanup division should handle.
Attachments:
CEC Response to WLAB Renewable Energy Ordinance
Recommendations
II. ANY OTHER ITEMS COUNCIL MAY WISH TO DISCUSS
None.
III. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:26 PM by Mayor Barbara Buffalo.