Summary of formal actions taken by the Farmers Branch Sustainability Committee on March 13, 2024:
1) Approval of minutes — Motion to approve the Feb. 14, 2024 meeting minutes was moved by Speaker 3; the committee voted and the motion passed unanimously (no individual roll-call names recorded in the transcript).
2) Lights Out Texas proclamation — Speaker 5 moved and Speaker 3 seconded a recommendation that city council issue a Lights Out Texas proclamation encouraging residents to reduce nonessential outdoor lighting during bird migration (spring window cited as April 22–May 12). The committee voted in favor and the recommendation will be forwarded to council for action.
3) Adjournment — A motion to adjourn was moved and seconded; the committee voted to adjourn at 7:30 p.m.
Notes: The transcript records general aye votes without a roll-call tally for committee members present. Any council action resulting from the Lights Out recommendation will be recorded in council minutes.