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Environmental Issues Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
Person County Senior Center Social Hall, 87 Semora Road, Roxboro, NC 27573
June 4, 2026
Voting Members Present: Bob Brauer, Bailey Hunt, Sammy Clayton
Other Attendees: Nancy McCormick
The monthly meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Bob Brauer, Chairperson.
A quorum of voting members was not present.
BUSINESS DISCUSSION:
● Meeting Minutes Approval: May 2026 minutes approval will be moved to the July
meeting.
● Guests/Special Announcements: Nancy distributed a thank-you gift to members in
recognition of their volunteer contributions.
● Fall Litter Sweep: Due to many other events in the county, the only available Saturday
for the sweep event will be September 19th.
● Household Hazardous Waste Day: This event has been moved to the morning of
September 26th. Bailey will provide promotional material for sharing as it becomes
available. We will be looking for EIAC volunteers to support this event.
● 2026 Personality Festival: Bob will investigate the application process.
● Book Distribution: No updates.
● Logo Shirts: No updates.
● MEC Project Update: Bob attended the Enbridge community open house to review
project updates and specific plans for transporting water for the purpose of testing the
new LNG tank. Bob provided an update on the plans for hauling test water and the
expected truck route.
● Microsoft Megasite : An article on best practices for use in data center construction was
reviewed. Cheryl Allen provided review via email.
● Hyco Coal/Gas Conversion: No updates.
● 2025 CT article plans and status: Discussion on ideas and plans for future articles for the
CT newspaper.
○ January - 2025 Climate Update (Published 1/15)
○ February - Burn Ordinance (Published 2/19)
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○ March - New Recycle Center (Published 3/12)
○ April - Air Quality Impacts on Respiratory Health (Published 4/9)
○ May - Litter Sweep Review (Published 4/23)
○ June - Data Center Construction Best Practices (Drafted)
○ July - Return of Nuclear Energy
○ August - Importance of Proper HHW Disposal
○ September - Hydrogen as Fuel Source
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:30p.m. The next meeting is July 2, 2026
at the Senior Center Social Hall at 5:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Brauer
Chairperson EIAC
Approved 7.2.2026