Draft minutes
Warwick  Building &Energy Committee Mtg
2/17/2016


Mtg called to order @6:19 PM
Members present: Janice Kurkoski, chair, Jack Cadwell, Dan Dibble, Mary
Humphries, Steve Kurkoski

Minutes of last meeting approved

Discussed the "Green Corner" article for the March Newsletter

Discussed the application process for the "Solarize MA" program.
Application deadline is May 1st. The program is run by MASS Clean Energy
Center and provides funding for organizing & promoting aggregated small
solar installations to reduce costs for homeowners.
Next month's Newsletter "Green Corner" might focus on the "Solarize"
program if it is in progress.

JK gave update on electric use at the Police Station since installation
of the mini-split heaters; Jan 2015 = 2200 kwh, Jan 2016 = 920 kwh

JK/SK reported the Town received $445 for electricity generated on the
Town Hall roof for 9 months in 2015.

Brief discussion of punch list for further weatherization beyond scope
of "Green Communities", mostly at the library. SK will update as work
continues.

JK/SK reported on a meeting of "Green Communities" towns. 7 towns that
met their 20% energy reduction made presentations. Most were urban
communities.

DD gave brief overview of letter from Planning Board to MA DPU
MOTION: SK moved, 2nd DD That the WBEC supports the letter from the
Warwick Planning Board. Voted unanimously.

Discussed remaining /recurring hot water problems in the Town Hall. DD
will make new signage for west sink.
JK relayed info from Sam Pomeroy who came to assess heat needs and
possible mini-split units for Town Hall and Highway Dept office.

JC reported on on-going Town Hall window repair/replacement.

JK reports little progress on Highway Equip. Garage insulation.

JK reminded board members they need to take Conflict of Interest on-line
and give certificate to Rosa (Town Clerk)

NEXT MEETING	WED, MAR 16	6PM
Meeting adjourned @ 7:58 PM
Respectfully submitted,  Dan Dibble