Climate and Environmental Advisory Commission

From Carrboro Vision 2020 

"Respect for and protection of the natural environment should be integrated into the Town’s policies as a high priority in enriching the quality of life."

Meetings

Jan. 8, 2026 - in-person
Jan. 22, 2026 - in-person
Feb. 12, 2026 - in-person
Mar. 12, 2026 - in-person
Apr. 9, 2026 - in-person
May 14, 2026 - in-person
June 11, 2026 - in-person 
July 9, 2026 - in-person
Aug. 13, 2026 - in-person
Sept. 10, 2026 - in-person
Oct. 8, 2026 - in-person
Nov. 12, 2026 - in-person
Dec. 10, 2025 - in-person

Joint Advisory Board Development Review Meetings

Jan. - no meeting
Feb.  5, 2026
Mar. 5, 2026
Apr. 2, 2026
May 7, 2026
June  4, 2026
July - No meeting
Aug. - No meeting
Sept. - No meeting
Oct.  1, 2026
Nov. 5, 2026
Dec. 3, 2026

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are prepared prior to the meeting, minutes are available following approval.

 All Agendas and Minutes

Members

The Climate and Environmental Advisory Commission consists of 9 members, including a youth member. Staff support is provided by the Climate Action Division

To apply to be appointed to the Commission, visit: Advisory Boards & Commissions | Carrboro, NC - Official Website

CEAC Membership

Commission member

Term Begins

Term Ends

Lydia Vaughn

3/2026

3/2029

Scott Muir

4/2025

4/2028

Jeff Gannon

9/2025

9/2027

Karen Stine

4/2025

4/2028

Greg Randolph

4/2023

4/2026

Jane Danielewicz

4/2023

4/2026

Gretchen Gochenauer

5/2025

5/2027

Darryl Carpenter

3/2026

3/2028

Youth Seat - Alyssa Paull

3/2026

3/2027


Duties & Responsibilities

The Climate and Environmental Advisory Committee may:

(a) Advise the Town Council on policies, ordinances, and administrative procedures regarding environmental protection and the conservation of natural resources. The areas of review for the CEAC include new development, solid waste, air quality, climate protection and resilience, energy conservation, solar energy, groundwater, natural resources, urban forests, heat resilience, biodiversity, and other areas. 

(b) Provide recommendations for green building and low impact development as part of new development and redevelopment, including site planning and design, tree canopy, native landscaping, energy efficiency and renewable energy, water efficiency, materials efficiency and waste reduction, indoor environmental quality, and the minimization of pollution. 

(c) Adopt a set of guiding principles or goals for the CEAC and review these goals periodically to determine if they are being obtained. 

(d) Provide expertise and input on the implementation of the Community Climate Action Plan and municipal Energy and Climate Protection Plan, including annual work plans and initiatives as requested by staff. 

(e ) Participate in the design, organization and implementation of community outreach events.

(f) Take any other action authorized by this chapter or any other ordinance or resolution of the Town Council.