portsmouth morning buzz - hampton roads green building council
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Welcome toPortsmouth
Special Thanks to Today’s Sponsor
Special Thanks to Today’s Host
Special Thanks to all of the City of Portsmouth employees who attend:– Dennis Bagley– Fred Brusso– Donna Corbus– Elizabeth Pslams– Henry Strickland– David Schulte
Welcome New Members
• Tony Arnold • Don Bahlman• Tara Bevard (EP)• Kevin Bulifant• Lesile Crew (EP)• Melissa Ingram
• Galen Jones• Stella Kelmann (EP) • Janelle Logan (EP)• Donna Palmer • Linda Saksvig
Mr. David Koubsky
Project Manager – Elizabeth River Project
Key Note Speaker:
Mr. Jonathan Honchar,LEED Green Associate
RDS - Recycling & Disposal Solutions of Virginia
Turning a Brownfield into a Environmentally Seward in
Portsmouth, Virginia
Overview of RDS’ Facility at 3325 Frederick Blvd• Property was purchased in 2004• During initial site work in 2005, there was a
release of a petroleum product suspected to be diesel range organics
• An investigation was undertaken to determine the source of the diesel range organics
• It was determined from the 1970s through the early 1990s Portsmouth Paving had occupied the site manufacturing asphalt
• The site contained ASTs, which had been removed prior to purchasing the property in 2004
• However, the contamination was not only on RDS’ property but also on the adjacent property and no further action was taken
• In 2009 RDS purchased this adjacent property and then consult DEQ for a Voluntary Soil Remediation to clean up the site
• DEQ also did not find the remediation necessary since the contamination had not spread rapidly due to its high viscosity
• RDS spent over $500,000 to fully remediate the site, which took almost 2.5 years
• The site was completely remediated on June 11, 2012
RDS Today• The site has been fully remediate, no additional
contamination has been found, and all monitoring wells have been removed
• Currently RDS is under an expansion, adding additional warehouse space, a new office and look for LEED Certification on the project
• All to better meet Hampton Roads’ Recycling Needs
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Updates on HRGBC Strategic Plan
• Increase, Engage, Diversify Membership– Reaching out to the Banking, Insurance, & Real Estate Industry– Growing our Emerging Professional Base – 4 new members in the past month
• Diversify Board– Currently Accepting Member Nominees for 7 BOD Openings
• Green Apple Day Of Service Projects– 2 Projects Scheduled for the End of September
• Earth Day 2014– Actively looking to partner with another “green” business for a beneficial
community event• Continue High Quality Of Learning Series Events
– Learning Series Next Week on Efficient Water Retrofits Sign up for our newsletter @ HRGBC.org
Strategic Plan Continued
• Annual Sustainability Summit W/ Allied Organizations– Several Members will attend Submit in DC in September
• Large Educational Event– Event in the works for November, more details to come
• Communicate Local Sustainable Building Successes– High Five Program, more details to come
• Broaden Financial Base– 4 New Additional Annual Sponsorship for 2013/2014– Filterra, Hoffman & Hoffman, Hourigan Construction, & Titan America
• Work Towards Executive Director– Executive Director will be in place by 2017
• Develop Chapter Operation Manual– Being Drafted
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How do we engage the Hampton Roads Community… and beyond?
Your idea here…
What can I do?
• Volunteer Opportunities:• Emerging Professionals • Advocacy • Green Apple Day of Service• GBIG • Volunteer and Member Engagement• LEED for Homes • and more
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MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES: • REGULAR MEMBER - $70• USGBC MEMBER ORGANIZATION EMPLOYEE - $50: For employees of USGBC member organizations.• EMERGING PROFESSIONAL - $35: For those out of school and 30 years of age and under• FULL-TIME STUDENT - $25
We’ll help you join today… or go to www.usgbc.org/chapters
“I originally joined HRGBC to obtain CEU’s for my LEED certification, but now I realize that there’s so much more to the organization. The members certainly have a finger on the pulse of sustainability in Hampton Roads.”
Coming Soon…
Networking Happy HourTomorrow, July 11th 5-7 pm
Todd Jurich’s Bistro – 150 W. Main St NorfolkLearning Series – July 16th; Efficient Water
Retrofits
A Special Thanks to our Annual Sponsors