Warwick  Building &Energy Committee Mtg
1/05/2015
Draft minutes

Mtg called to order at 2:10 PM
Members present: Janice Kurkoski, chair, Steve Kurkoski, Jack Cadwell,
Dan Dibble others - David Young, Dave Shoemaker

Advice to Selectboard on proposed Soltas settlement - David Y presented
three options. The committee does not have an informed decision, but
acknowledges the latest advice from the MA Attorney General's office not
to accept the current settlement offer.

Town Hall - Dan presented a request for the Board of Health to use GC
funds for a new energy efficient fridge and cook-stove and that FCHCC
can subsidize up to 50% of the cost. A discussion ensued around a new
fridge that is on at all times vs. the current method of using it only
when needed. GC funds must be used to reduce energy consumption, so this
may not pan out. JK noted that new electric stoves are probably not much
different as far as energy use. 

Winserts for library, Town Hall, Police Station, and Fire Station -
Janice reported that Michael Humphries made one test frame for the
library, and it fits well. Janice & Steve reported some historical
problems with the spline method of film application, so Jack will update
a section drawing to use the wrap method instead. Dan will get in touch
with Michael regarding frame stock. Janice pointed to the Table 4 GC
application that lists our cost estimates submitted for winserts for
each building.

Wireless T-stats in all appropriate buildings - proposed police station
and Town hall heat pumps may include this - no further discussion.

Security light change-outs at Highway Dept. & Fire/Police Dept. areas -
David S. reported that the motion actuated security lighting at the
police station is inadequate and requested that something be done soon.
Steve offered to examine the current system and look into the parts
needed to supply adequate lighting and reduce energy consumption near to
what was proposed in the Green Communities application.

Highway Equipment Garage wall insulation - waiting for highway crew to
build storage shed.

Weatherization in library, both Highway buildings, Town Hall, and Police
Station - Guardian Energy estimates for the work to be done by Energia
are in the Guardian report and in Table 4 of the GC application.
Guardian has added admin costs but will save us going out to bid, as
Guardian is an approved Project Expediter with National Grid. David
Young with consult with Guardian.

Heat pump for Police Station - David S. said that the Tech School
students under Todd Weed are interested in this project. Janice stated
that we do not need to wait until the building is weatherized to shop
for the appropriately sized heat pump.

Insulate transfer station equipment - David Y reported that the paper
compacter is broken due to a wire off at the pump. No further discussion
ensued on insulating this equipment or investigating the heater
controls, which are suspect. 


Meeting adjourned at 3:44 PM

Draft submitted by Janice Kurkoski