Hello folks,

As some of you know, the Illinois Biodiesel Initiative (IBI) is very interested in getting a self-contained trailer to do their reactions in.  There is a company called Verde Biofuel that makes these trailers, and the IBI is in discussions with them. 

• Examples of the trailers can be seen here: http://verdebiofuel.com/products/mobile-biodiesel-processors/.
• They would like to purchase a 250 gallon system, but have it installed in a 7X14 foot trailer.  
• It would be best with 240 volt electrical service, but they told me that they could make do with 120 volt service if necessary.
• They would like to park this indefinitely in a single location on campus.  If permissible, the area near parking lot B21 (behind Loomis) or B1 (behind Ceramics) would be convenient to them. 
• They also need access to water, essentially a faucet to wash tanks, etc.  They would use the water to clean the equipment only, and propose taking it in a tote to dispose the waste water correctly.

We are looking for feedback about what needs to be done in order for this trailer system to be approved by campus.  Are there certain location restrictions they will need to abide? Do they need to incorporate anything in addition to what is listed above? For example, they will need to store glycerin, soap, and waste oil somewhere.  Should they be looking at a permanent tank or two?

Please let me know your thoughts and if you would like to discuss this in person.

Thanks,

Morgan

Work orders were submitted for the following locations:

• Armory, floors 1 and 3
• Wohlers Hall, floors 1 and 2
• Loomis Lab, floors 1 and 2
• Siebel Center, basement and floor 1
• Natural Resources Building, floors 1 and 2

The Housing location at Ikenberry Commons (actually called Student Dining and Residential Programs, SDRP) was discussed with John Humlicek, and they have already installed bottle fillers at that location.  They are also working to install one per floor of all residence halls.

The Library locations have been shared with Jeff Schrader in the Library to get his input before installation proceeds.

-----Original Message-----

From: Skaggs, Thomas R

Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 10:39 AM

To: amhobbs22@gmail.com

Cc: Ivey, David J; Wahl, Michelle

Subject: FW: electric vehicle charging stations

Dear Mr. Hobbs,

   Thank you for contacting the Parking Department and providing your comments.  While electric charging stations are not readily available on our campus, there are discussions currently underway that include the Parking Department about the installation of electric charging stations.  We are in touch with other campuses around the nation and many are likewise exploring the use of EV stations.  Because the scale of the UIUC campus is vast, the program requires extra consideration, funding and logistics to execute.  Please know however, that UI is committed to sustainability and will continue our effort.

  Again, thank you for your input.  We hope your visit to our campus was enjoyable.

Regards,

Thomas Skaggs

Coordinator

-----Original Message-----

From: Martin Hobbs [mailto:amhobbs22@gmail.com]

Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2013 10:16 AM

To: parkingcomments@illinois.edu; esbeaty@urbanaillinois.us

Subject: electric vehicle charging stations

To Whom It May Concern:

I visited the U of I campus yesterday to attend a football game and was disappointed in the absence of EV charging stations.  I would expect a university and city of this caliber to have numerous Level II charging stations available for the public to use.  Normal/Bloomington have dozens of public EV charging stations, all of which are free to the public to use.  Many are located on or near the ISU campus.  Is the Bloomington/Normal and ISU community that much more progressive and environmentally friendly than the U of I and Champaign/Urbana community.  I don't think necessarily that is the case, but the absence of electric vehicle charging stations sure leaves a black mark on the reputation of the university and the community.  I sincerely hope that your community has plans to install Level 2 charging stations in the near future.

Sincerely,

Martin Hobbs

Eureka, IL

Morgan sent an email to Janet Spencer in F&S Operations, Maintenance, and Alterations business office, about getting an AiM account for the SSC CFOP with this funding.

Work Orders were issued to do the engineering design for occupancy sensors.  See attached list.

The saw dust pan at the PPSB is no longer emptied at the WTS. We are currently emptying it at the Horse and Dairy barns. It is now being diverted from the landfill. Also, the DSC staff that work here at the WTS work hours has been extended to 3:30PM provided we have work for them here to do. This way all the pans with the exception of the compactors from Dining Services and the trash from ORD will be emptied in the south bay here at the WTS.

See files

Justin Johnston confirmed that the answers to all the State Purchasing Officer's questions have been sent to Steve Rotello, the State Purchasing Officer.  Justin is working to set a meeting with the SPO, Justin, and Morgan Johnston to review the current status of this approval.

There are native plants throughout the Arboretum and in concentrated paces around the ponds - wetland and mezic.  There is also a prairie just south of the Polinatarium, maintained by John Marlin and volunteers.