CLEAN ENERGY TASK FORCE MINUTES
May 13, 2009
REGULAR MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Chairman Boeshans in Room 103 of Simsbury Town Hall, with the following members present: Susan Van Kleef, Jim Ray, Al Weisbrich, Patrick Boeshans and Deputy First Selectman, John Hampton.
1. APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
The minutes from the last meeting of April 13, 2009 were reviewed by all. Commissioner Van Kleef made the motion to approve the minutes with changes. Commissioner Ray seconded the motion.
2. PUBLIC AUDIENCE
Chairman Boeshans opened the floor for public audience. Robert M. Beinstein, P.E. was present and addressed the task force. Mr. Beinstein shared his interest in the work that the task force was focusing on and expressed interest in the current membership opening. Mr. Beinstein shared his experience as an environmental and civil engineer with a focus and interest in sustainability initiatives. Chairman Boeshans encouraged Mr. Beinstein to contact the appropriate party chair regarding possible appointment to the task force. Chairman Boeshans closed the floor to public audience.
3. REVIEW OF ACTIONABLE ITEMS
Commissioner Van Kleef provided an update on the Simsbury Volunteer Expo which she and Chairman Boeshans attended. Van Kleef received very positive feedback regarding the task force table’s message that “Simsbury residents can choose the type of electricity that is brought into the grid on their behalf.” Chairman Boeshans concurred regarding the positive feedback and exposure and Selectman Hampton provided a general overview of the event.
Commissioner Ray shared that the clean energy presentation at the Rotary Club, originally scheduled for the 23rd, had been canceled due to a conflict with preparation for the Rotary Road Race. An alternate date was requested and the presentation will be rescheduled. Commissioner Ray also provided an updated copy of the actionable item task list to all members.
Commissioner Weisbrich provided an update on the clean energy presentation he gave to approximately 90 members of the Simsbury Retired Men’s Club.
4. IDENTIFICATION OF NEW ACTIONABLE ITEMS
Selectman Hampton provided information regarding the Aquarian water company and their interest in Simsbury’s environmental initiatives. This item will also be added to the next meeting agenda for further planning and discussion.
Chairman Boeshans requested a discussion of the Simsbury Green Merchant program at the next scheduled meeting.
5. OPEN FORUM
Chairman Boeshans provided a marketing packet from the Clean Energy Fund’s resources site for task force review. The packet provides information on targeting and increasing Clean Energy Option’s program sign-ups.
6. NEXT MEETING/FUTURE MEETINGS CALENDER
The following future meeting dates were confirmed: May 27, 2009; June 10, 2009; June 24, 2009; July 8, 2009; July 22, 2009 and September 2, 2009. It was noted that all of these meetings through June 10th are known to be held in Room 103 on the first floor of Town Hall (at the end of the hall) except for the May 27th meeting which is scheduled to be in the Board of Education Conference Room on the second floor of Town Hall. Locations for the later meetings are still to be determined.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Weisbrich motioned to adjourn the meeting at approximately 8:25 p.m. The motion was seconded by Chairman Boeshans and unanimously approved.
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