Draft MINUTES	 Thurs.  16	Feb  2017  
WARWICK BUILDING & ENERGY COMMITTEE MEETING 	 
Meeting called to order at 6:08 PM by Chairperson JK
MEMBERS PRESENT:  Dan Dibble (DD), Janice Kurkoski (JK), Steve Kurkoski
(SK) Jack Cadwell (JC) 
Minutes of last mtg accepted unanimously
March Green Corner;	JC doesn't feel he has enough solar production data
at this time to write this month's GC, maybe April or May. Discussion
followed about what could be in this month's GC. JK offered to compile
an article with suggestions to include current incentive programs from
the Fed. State & power co. for solar and air-air heat pumps. It was
suggested to include a "heads up" to those considering solar that
policies will change in June so time is short - do it soon.
New School ad hoc committee; Selectboard has appointed Dawn Magi, Alan
Genovese & Sue O'Reilly-McRae. This might be an opportunity to re-write
the District Agreement & David Young (DY) will let the committee know if
energy/cost sharing options are under review so we can have input. Mary
Humphries (MH) will check on issues re; gym fans/ice dams & heating
imbalances at the WCS. Steve will call Sue - she had asked for, and was
given, a copy of the latest version of the PVRSD Town Energy Agreement
(rev 11).
Status of Green Communities Grant Projects;	
-	Town Hall heat pumps, Highway Garage heat pump and security lights:
DY wants to proceed with four (4) individual heat pumps for the four
offices in the front of the TH. He is leaning toward a "set-&-forget" at
a low power rather than an internet accessible adaptor. Installation is
still to be determined. Heat pumps for the main hall and dining area
were also discussed. Significant Mass CEC rebates will apply to each
unit installed.
DY would like to buy the equipment  before the July 1 deadline for Green
Corner funds and schedule the Tech School for installation if  they can
do it this semester. Janice has contacted the HVAC instructor but has
not heard back yet. DY is looking at alternate ways of working within
the State bidding laws; possibly hiring a Town electrician, a Town
plumber, a Town HVAC person.  DY is asking for a list of possible
contractors from the committee.
Wing plow;	DY is still in favor of a wing plow for a highway dept.
truck to eliminate the need for tandem plowing on main roads and wants
to use Green Communities $ for this. Much discussion followed and
consensus was that the committee did not think it addressed energy
savings guidelines sufficiently to warrant the use of Green Community
funds.  It didn't seem the reduction in fuel usage would be very
significant even though highway energy use is biggest Town energy budget
item. It is also unlikely that DOER would approve of the project, given
the small amount of energy saved vs. the cost, and the hassle of
applying to fund a project that was not in our original ERP (Energy
Reduction Plan). . Steve volunteered to call Donnie Matthews who has a
wing plow. Larry continues to explore options and we will consider his
opinions and results.
The committee is in favor of an anti-idle adaptor for the pay-loader. 
Ceiling Fans for the main hall are on the Tech School schedule,
hopefully soon. The committee STRONGLY RECOMMENDS the units be ENERGY
STAR RATED and with control options.
NEXT MEETING	TBD		Meeting adjourned   8:03 PM