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CLEAN ENERGY TASK FORCE MINUTES
October 14, 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, Al Weisbrich, and Jim Ray. Dixon Clark was also in attendance.
1. APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
The minutes from the last meeting were reviewed by all and Chairman Boeshans requested a motion to approve the regular meeting minutes of September 16, 2009. Commissioner Weisbrich made the motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Commissioner Ray seconded the motion.
2. PUBLIC AUDIENCE
Chairman Boeshans opened up the floor for public audience.
Dixon Clark requested information regarding the towns clean energy performance in comparison to other neighboring towns. He was directed by Commissioner Ray to the Clean Energy Fund website, ctcleanenergy.com, where a map is available to compare Connecticut towns clean energy sign-ups. Chairman Boeshans closed the floor for public audience.
3. REVIEW OF ACTIONABLE ITEMS
Chairman Boeshans announced that the Aquarion Water Company would be presenting the clean energy grant funds at the Gifford’s Green discussion on October 22, 2009. Commissioner Ray indicated that he would be attending. All members were encouraged to attend.
Chairman Boeshans shared e-mail updates from two task force members that were not in attendance. Commissioner Fernand wanted to update everyone that the Memo of Understanding (MOU) had been received by the town and she would be following up regarding the approvals process.
Commissioner Van Kleef provided a written update that she was following up with the town regarding the availability of the glass display case. Additionally she had identified another supplier for alternative energy education kits and would be receiving more information and pricing data.
Commissioner Weisbrich confirmed that he had acquired and forwarded detailed information regarding the LEED’s certified buildings at Westminster and Ethel walker Schools. It is the intent of the task force to recognize these buildings with a Board of Selectman proclamation.
Commissioner Ray reviewed the actionable item spreadsheet, which he maintains for the task force, and indicated that no new items were outstanding.
4. IDENTIFICATION OF NEW ACTIONABLE ITEMS
Chairman Boeshans confirmed that he would be speaking at the next scheduled Simsbury Junior Women’s Club meeting on October 29, 2009.
Chairman Boeshans also updated the task force on the renewed interest from Mr. Avery and his Simsbury High students to assist in the clean energy initiatives. Chairman Boeshans volunteered to speak with the students. A date will be set in the next few weeks.
The task force spent time discussing the critical paths for the three key clean energy initiatives. Action plan drafts were put together for further discussion at an upcoming meeting.
5. OPEN FORUM
No additional topics for discussion were identified.
6. NEXT MEETING/FUTURE MEETINGS CALENDER
The following future meeting dates were confirmed: October 14, 2009; October 28, 2009, November 9, 2009 and December 9, 2009.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Ray motioned to adjourn the meeting at approximately 8:05 p.m. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Weisbrich and unanimously approved.
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