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CLEAN ENERGY TASK FORCE MINUTES
July 22, 2009
REGULAR MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 6:45 p.m. by Chairman Boeshans in Room 103 of Simsbury Town Hall, with the following members present: Patrick Boeshans, Susan Van Kleef, Al Weisbrich and Jim Ray.
1. APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 24, 2009
The minutes from the last meeting were reviewed by all and Chairman Boeshans requested a motion to approve the regular meeting minutes of July 8, 2009. Commissioner Van Kleef made the motion to approve the minutes with changes. Commissioner Ray seconded the motion.
2. PUBLIC AUDIENCE
Chairman Boeshans opened up the floor for public audience. No comments were entered into the record and the public audience was closed.
3. REVIEW OF ACTIONABLE ITEMS
Commissioner’s Van Kleef and Ray updated the task force on the favorable results of their CETF table at the Simsbury Farmer’s Market on July 9th. They will also again be informing the public regarding the Clean Energy Options program at the Farmer’s market on July 23rd.
Commissioner Van Kleef revisited the idea and availability of utilizing a glass display case at town hall to display the clean energy display materials previously showcased at the public library
Chairman Boeshans indicated that Public Works director Tom Roy has offered to attend another CETF meeting to update the commission on current “green” initiatives. Chairman Boeshans will follow-up with Director Roy on available dates.
Chairman Boeshans distributed the most recent draft of the updated Green Business Certification executive overview form with changes as discussed at the last meeting. He also provided a completed draft of the Aquarion corporate underwriting request for detailed review by the task force. Changes were denoted and a final draft will be forwarded to Deputy First Selectman John Hampton.
4. IDENTIFICATION OF NEW ACTIONABLE ITEMS
Commissioner Weisbrich offered up a suggestion to consider yard sign marketing as a creative and effective means to publicizing the clean energy options program. Sign costs will be investigated and the recommendation will be further discussed at the next scheduled regular meeting.
5. OPEN FORUM
No additional topics for discussion were identified.
6. NEXT MEETING/FUTURE MEETINGS CALENDER
September 2, 2009; September 16, 2009; September 30, 2009; October 14, 2009; October 28, 2009, November 9, and December 9, 2009.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Ray motioned to adjourn the meeting at approximately 8:05 p.m. The motion was seconded by Chairman Boeshans and unanimously approved.
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