Warwick Building and Energy Committee Meeting on Wednesday, 8/15/07

Attending:Janice Kurkoski, Steve Kurkoski, Jim Toth, George Day, Dan
Dibble, Kristine Delfausse, Joe Delfausse, Suzanne Renna, Sandy Renna,
Jack Cadwell,

Janice opened meeting at 7:05
Jim moved minutes of last meeting
George second minutes
No discussion 
Minutes passed unanimous

Jack - window progress

Jack reported the sash he removed from the Selectmans office has been
repaired and put back in. He will work up a price for someone else to do
this work on the rest of the windows. He will also work up a price and
cost analysis for storm window repair or replacement with energy
efficient storms. Jack also stated that there may be a few windows with
out storms.

There was some discussion about thermal (double) pane replacement.

Dan said he will help Jack with this project.

Janice asked if anyone knew of a grant that could help us with this
project. Jim stated he is working with a community development person
and he will keep us informed if anything pans out.

ESCO - Energy Service Company

Janice explained what an ESCO is to the group. 
George reported that the Voc. Tech. is currently involved with an ESCO.

George Day - check list for maintenance /winterization items (sometimes
forgotten)
George submitted the following report 

Town of Warwick        
Water system maintenance


ITEM                                      RESPONSIBLE PARTY     FREQUENCY 
Turn off "fishes heads"           George Day                     Every October


Place culvert                          Highway Department        Every November
around fountain and fill 
w/sawdust

(added at meeting)                 Highway Department       Fall/Spring 
Install and remove 
insulation on the water pipe at the
Historical Society

Remove culvert                     Highway Department         Every April          
from fountain

Turn on "fishes heads"           George Day                       Every April

(added at meeting)
Flush drain to fire                 Fire Department                  As needed 
protection cistern

Trim brush and weeds          Anyone who wants to           As needed
at spring on Mt. Grace

Jim asked if there are any old school issues.
George thinks Brian Gale or Brian Peters checks the heat tapes
on the pipes at the old school.
Electrical Services
Janice reported the old school electric bill has
been as high as $400.00/month and there was also a second meter with a
bill for the Police Dept.
George said he would check out the old school
and the Police Dept. meters and report back to the goup. Janice will 
email George the police/center school electrical records. There was some
discussion concerning the Cemetery electrical service. Around the table
introductions were done at this time. Dan asked if coop buying of
electricity for our community posible? Jim stated Municipality coop is
not ready yet. Jim - sump drain pipe status Jim reported that some work
has been done to the drain pipe and maybe the sump pump is not running
now. Janice and Steve will plug in killawattt meter into the pump line
to determine if the pump is running at all. Town records There was some
discussion about any old town records found for bldg maintenance -
owners' manuals, etc. Dan has written a Town Hall kitchen operating
manual. It is posted in the kitchen and a copy is in the Selectmans
office. Jim stated he is in the process of straightening out and
organizing town files. Water Issues Dan  asked which hot water heaters
services which area. Jim stated the big tank downstairs goes to the
kitchen. Steve stated the small tank goes to the bathrooms. George
stated instataneous heaters may be a good idea for both  town hall
heaters. Some discusion about whether or not hot water is required in
the bathrooms. Jim stated hot water is required in the TH. George will
look into why no hot water  was required at the Elks in Orange. Janice
reported the ladies room faucet stays running for too long after it is
pushed. Dan asked if both element for the hot water heater for kitchen
are working. Steve will check this out. Steve - Insulation probe
findings Steve Contacted Jay Blackbird and he doesn't remember the
status of the TH kitchen and dinning rooms insulation. Steve and Janice
will pull electrical outlets and find out.

Status of elec. energy audit Steve reported that the electrical audit by
National Grid/Prism Consulting was done in July and presented at the
previous selectboard meeting. Most lights and ballasts qualify for
replacement. The cost is around $1,200: National Grid pays 80%, and the
town owes $248 (reduced to $211 if paid in one lump sum added on to the
elec bil). It is likely that the selectboard will sign this, because the
payback period is estimated at 9 months. Janice stated that Patricia
Lemon had said she wanted to present this at the special town meeting in
Oct., not for approval by the whole town but as an FYI that this great
stuff is happening. Janice & Steve will look into whether occupancy
sensors are appropriate for some lights. Joe Delfausse will help with
appliance auditing in the town hall.

Ideas that shouldn't fade away - setback thermostats, reminder signs to
turn off lights, ceiling fans, attic ventilation, hot water heater swap.

Next newsletter green corner & signboard - promote Kill-a-Watt meter for
library? Dan said that people want to know if our committee will gather
info on renewable energy. Janice said that CET is a good resource for
info like this. Jack or Janice: Come to Old Home Days with Kill-a-Watt
meter, list Greenfield solar store in newsletter.

Next meeting: Sept 12, 7:00 pm Vote to remain ad hoc committee for the
time being - passed Adjourn:  9:05 pm