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Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Utilities and Sustainability Committee Hearing
Contact Name: Chelsea Golterman
Contact Telephone Number: 614-735-0965
Contact Email Address: CLGolterman@columbus.gov
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Public Utilities and Sustainability Committee Hearing
Date: May 21, 2025
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: The Wells Barn, Franklin Park Conservatory, 1851 E. Broad St, Columbus, OH 43205
Subject: Second Hearing on Two Proposed Code Changes - Pollinator Gardens and Energy Reselling
Councilmembers Present: Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche, Councilmember Otto Beatty
Summary of Minutes:
CALL TO ORDER
Call to Order: 4:00 P.M.
Present: Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche, Councilmember Otto Beatty, Chelsea Golterman, Emiliana Morales, Joseline Martinez-Cortez, Skyler Goody, Marion Meadows, Jose Rodriguez, Brad Bader, Tony Celebrezze, Kyle Kirker, Bruce Harkey, Nolan Rutschilling, Mark Whitt, Rachel Wenning, Sharonda Link, Joe Recchie, David Rosemand, Alexis Nelson, Bettina Cooper, Ken Kiesel, Craig Toothman, Mike Hogan, Michael Keller, Chelsea Komula, Chris Tavenor, Annalisa Rocca, Shannon Rocca, Shannon Leimbach, Bruce Harker, Cameron McCaen, Sarah Flecker, Michele Bailey, Heather Bell, Julie Smith, Alyssa Wunerlich, Shelly Douglas, Chris Anderson, Kellen Calinger-Yoak, Hugh Crowell, Edithanna Malley, Londale Towns
INTRODUCTION
Opening Remarks:
[Chair Wyche] Good afternoon everyone! Thank you for joining us today to discuss pollinator gardens and utility reselling. And, a big shout out to the conservatory for hosting us today. Before we jump into testimony. I want to give the floor to Bruce Harkey, President and CEO of the Franklin Park Conservatory to say a few words.
[Bruce Harkey, President and CEO of the Franklin Park Conservatory] Thank you CM, it is an honor for FPC to host the second hearing of the committee. We’re here in the Wells Barn surrounded by pollinator gardens. The conservatory is committed t...
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