Warwick Building and Energy Committee
Meeting on Thursday, 11/1/07

Attending: Janice Kurkoski, Steve Kurkoski, Jim Toth, Patricia Lemon,
Jack Cadwell

JK opened meeting at 7:10
JT moved minutes of last meeting 
SK second minutes
No discussion
Minutes passed unanimous

JK asked about the status of the Community Preservation Act. JT stated
that seed has been planted, what is needed is someone to put energy into
it. PL stated that opposition is usually money concern. JT stated we
would receive .50 on a dollar. Someone said insulation may come under
the CPA. PL stated Ted Cady suggested we start with Historical Society.
JC has brought the CPA idea to the Historical Society. It didn't go over
very well.


PL asked how do we insulate and repair window without raising taxes. JT
reported that requests to do projects around the Town Hall have yielded
1 volunteer. PL asked what is the window quilt versus honeycomb shade
energy savings comparison? JK asked if the Womens Guild or Arts Council
can help with window shades or quilts for the TH. JT stated that window
dressing will probable exceed the TH budget this year.

JC stated that usually storm windows are the best because they are
passive. JC has received quote for storms on the TH but does not have
them with him. JT stated it costs  $200 per unit to repair library storm
windows. Steve Chaisson did this work. PL asked JC to email storm window
quotes.

JC asked if the Fire Dept. infrared camera could view the TH. 
JK will find out. 544-8844, Gunnards' #

Town Hall Project List (in no particular order)

exterior painting or staining
roof repair
brick work (chimneys & foundation)
attic ventilation
ventilation in main meeting room
insulate 
window upgrade or repair
interior painting
window treatments
storm window upgrade or repair
sprinkler system to save insurance premiums
close up unused chimney
sump pump
repair siding

JK asked  how will selectmen budget for this and needed repairs in other
buildings? JT stated we should focus on the TH. JC asked if we get a
copy of maintenance schedule from Shutesbury for their buildings. JT
stated Leverett has their Highway Supt. be the champion for their TH. JK
created a graph for town building electricity use for selectmen. PL
stated maybe we should have different categories for organizational
ease, e.g.,
structural maintenance 
energy
cosmetic maintenance

JC brought up the idea of the Town Offices moving to the community
school.

JK asked about the economic target area status. PL asked to have the
economic target area information emailed to PL and Rick Abbott so they
can get going.

JK stated the Library energy kit is started. She will make a list of the
items.

Local resources for energy issues;
Walt Congdon 
JC Steve Greenwald; Energy star homes
SK NESEA green pages

JK stated for the Warwick light bulb exchange program National Grid will
give us 50 free CFL bulbs. Maybe give one bulb per person and sign a 
pledge at the Library.
PL asked if the Transfer Station takes CFL's.
JC will write a  letter to Reva about CFL recycling. 
PL suggested a possible Jan., Feb Arts Council CFL program.
JK suggested a table at the Dec 8th Holiday Crafts fair.
PL - "Energy Star in the East"
JT - "See the Light"

JK asked if the Selectboard would sign the commitment letter
for the EPA Community Energy Challenge.


Adjourned at 9:13