HomeMy Public PortalAbout08-12-2014 PW report_201408071039202573 Meeting of the Committee on Public Works
Tuesday, July 1 at 6:00 PM
Mastrangelo Council Chambers
The Committee on Public Works met at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, July 1 to discuss policy guidance in regard
to the naming of streets/squares, town-wide water meters, the Energy Manager, and the Clean Energy
Grant.
Attending: Public Works Committee members: Cecilia Lenk Chair; Steve Corbett, Vice Chair; and Tony
Palomba, Secretary; DPW Superintendent Gerry Mee; DPW Clerk, Mary Haley; Town Engineer, Matt
Shuman; Community Development and Planning Director, Steve Magoon; Veteran Department Agent
Gina Rada; Town Council President Mark Sideris; Councilor Vincent Piccirilli; and residents of Watertown
(see list attached).
Policy Guidance Regarding the Naming of Streets and Squares.
The Committee heard a request that the intersection of Worcester Street and Springfield Street be named
"Anthony `Tony' Basile Square" in honor of Anthony Basile a long time resident and decorated veteran of
World War II (see attached letter from Ken and Kati Swift). A number of residents and Councilor Piccirilli
spoke in favor of the request.
Motion:
Councilor Lenk made the motion that the Committee recommend to the Town Council that the
intersection of Worchester Street and Springfield Street be named `Anthony `Tony'Basile Square".
Councilor Corbert seconded the motion and it was passed 3— 0.
The Committee also discussed the need to establish guidelines for naming streets, squares or other
public locations in honor of a veteran or non-veteran. The process at the present time is that a request is
presented to and voted on by the Town Council. Mr. Magoon, Ms. Rada, Mr. Mee, and Council President
Sideris presented guidelines from other communities which included: the level of
achievement/contribution to the community expected for consideration; waiting periods after a death or an
event before recognition; fees to cover costs for installation and maintenance of memorial plaques or
signs. The Committee requested that Mr. Magoon, Ms. Rada, and Mr. Mee develop a draft set of
guidelines for consideration at a future meeting of the Committee.
Policy Guidance on Clean Energy Grant
Ken Mirvis, chair of Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee (WE3C), announced that the Town
received a $25,000 "Clean Energy Strategies Grant"funded under the Massachusetts Clean Energy
Center(CEC) and the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources Green Communities Division "to
support the community-led implementation of clean energy projects identified through the Community
Energy Strategies Pilot Program." It should be noted that Watertown was one of only three cities in
Commonwealth eligible to apply for this grant.
Under the auspices of WE3C, CEC conducted two public meetings where members of the community
discussed environment and energy efficiency ideas that the Town could implement in the short term and
the long term. There was a list of 12 potential clean energy programs prioritized as a result of these
meetings. From those, WE3C chose to focus on improving energy efficiency in homes, particularly rental
properties, through the use of thermal imagining technology. This technology would make it possible for
the Town to determine the level of heat loss in rental properties. Mr. Mirvis noted that the CEC had
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already extended the timeline for use of the grant and thus the WE3C was eager to move forward. He
went on to explain the WE3C rationales for selecting this option.
• Watertown housing stock is old and many owners, particularly owners of rental properties, have not
taken steps to improve energy efficiency and decrease heat loss.
• If these owners were made aware of the costs associated with heat loss they might consider taking
steps to reduce these costs.
• The thermal imaging of residences would provide the Town with information about what
homes/residences had the greatest heat-loss.
The Committee raised a number of concerns about the thermal-imaging proposal, especially issues of
privacy and the reaction residents could have to learning that their property was subjected to thermal
imaging without their permission. The Committee asked that Mr. Mirvis and the WE3C come back with
other options.
Policy Guidance on the Energy Manager
Mr. Mirvis and Mr. Magoon spoke about the new, full-time position of Energy Manager that was funded by
a grant of$50,000 for Year One and $25,000 for Year Two (see attached). The Town Manager proposed
that Energy Manager report to Mr. Magoon, be located in Town Hall, and that employee benefits, totally
$19,621.96, be paid for by the Town.
The Committee was strongly supportive of the hiring of an Energy Manager, but raised a number of
concerns including:
• Setting out realistic job responsibilities to provide the Energy Manager clear direction and
expectations for the community.
• Reporting back to the Committee on a periodic basis to review the Energy Manager's progress at
fulfilling his/herjob responsibilities.
• Consider how the Town could fund the position full-time in Year Two.
The Committee acknowledged the work of the WE3C for its efforts in securing the grant that made the
Energy Manager position possible.
Policy guidance on Proposed Town-wide Water Meters
This agenda item was postponed to a future meeting.
The committee adjoined at approximately 7:45 PM.
Minutes submitted by
Councilor Anthony Palomba
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From: Ken Swift
Sent: Wed, Jun 11, 2014 11:53 am
Subject: Anthony Basile
To the Distinguished Members of the Watertown Town Council,Town Manager and Veteran's Service Officer;
My name is Kenneth Swift,and I,along with my wife Kate and our three children,reside at 151 Worcester
Street in Watertown. I was born and raised in Watertown,and for the past fourteen years,I have served as a
Watertown Police Officer. I am writing this letter to persuade the Town Council to bestow an honor on my neighbor,
and good friend,Anthony"Tony"Basile by re-naming the intersection of Worcester Street and Springfield Street
(which abuts Tony's home—147 Worcester Street)"Anthony"Tony"Basile Square."
Tony's life story is nothing short of amazing.Tony,like me,was born and raised in Watertown along with
his thirteen siblings.Tony attended Watertown Public Schools until 8th grade when he dropped out to help provide for
his family.At the age of seventeen,Tony was drafted into the Army and served our country proudly for four and a half
years in World War II.While in the Army,Tony landed on the beaches of Normandy,France;fought in General
Patton's Third Army at the Battle of the Bulge;and received a purple heart after being wounded at the Battle of Metz.
After recovering from his wounds,Tony returned to duty and,later on in the war,Tony received the Bronze
Star for bravery for his role in laying communication wire while coming under machine gun fire and mortar attacks.
Tony and his unit were forced to fight off a German Patrol in order to complete their assignment,which likely saved
the lives of many other service members that day.
Prior to leaving for the war,Tony married the love of his life,Mary,and moved to 147 Worcester
Street. After the war,Tony returned home to Watertown,and he and Mary started a family. Tony and Mary had two
children that they raised in their home,and even though Mary has passed away,Tony still resides at 147 Worcester
Street where he has lived for the past seventy(70)years! Tony also has three grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren. His great-grandchildren even call him"Great"which is very apropos considering Tony's service to our
country.
For the past seven years,my family and I have had the privilege to live next-door to Tony,and we have
learned so much from him in that time.On July 12,2014,Tony's family is celebrating his 95th birthday. His daughter,
grandson and two great-grandchildren are traveling from Birmingham,Alabama to Watertown in order to celebrate his
birthday with him.Tony also has family traveling from all over the Commonwealth to honor him on that day.
In 2009,when Tony turned 90,the Watertown Town Council honored him with a proclamation.Now,I am
requesting the Town Council go further than that.I believe,based on Tony's life-long residence in Watertown,along
with his honorable and distinguished service in World War 11,that the Town Council should honor Tony by renaming
the intersection of Worcester Street and Springfield Street"Anthony"Tony"Basile Square." (For what it's worth,
my family and 1,as current residents of Worcester Street,would be honored to have that"square"named after such a
great man).
Re-naming that"square"after Tony would also tie nicely into the existing neighborhood as one block up
from Tony's residence,at the corner of Malden Street and Springfield Street,fellow WWII veteran George Barmakian
is honored with a commemorative plaque declaring that intersection`Barmakian Square." It is my understanding that
Sgt.Barmakian lost his life at the Battle of the Bulge,the same battle in which Tony Basile fought and was
wounded. Sadly,Sgt.Barmakian perished in the war and was not alive when the square was named in his honor.
However,the Town Council has the unique opportunity to honor Tony,with his whole family in attendance.
Tony is a very humble man who does not think of himself as a hero and who,to this day,does not like to talk about his
service.But I know this honor would mean so much to Tony and his family,especially given the close proximity of
Tony's home to the"square"in question.
Therefore,I respectfully request the town consider honoring Tony Basile on July 12,2014,by naming the
corner of Worcester Street and Springfield Street"Anthony"Tony"Basile Square." Thank you in advance for taking
the time to read this letter and for your consideration of this request.Please feel free to contact me anytime if you wish
to discuss this matter further.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kenneth and Kati Swift
151 Worcester St
Watertown,MA 02472
(617-571-4636)
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To: Honorable Town Council
From: Michael J. Driscoll, Town Manager "� <
Date: May 22, 2014
RE: Energy Manager Grant Award
As you know, discussion regarding the subject and the attached May 201"Miscellaneous
Item was held at last night's Committee of the Whole Budget Hearing.
I will bring this up under Communications from the Town Manager at the May 27, 2014
Town Council Meeting and respectfully request the matter be referred to Committee for review
and consideration.
cc: Honorable School Committee
Honorable Library Board of Trustees
All Department Heads
Hand, JoAnna
From: Driscoll, Michael
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 3:02 PM
To: Osmond, Marsha; Hand,JoAnna
Cc: Parsons, Raeleen; Magoon, Steven;Tracy,Thomas; Mee, Gerald; Dpwdept
Subject: :Watertown's Energy Manager Grant application
Attachments: watertown_EM_award_Itr.pdf
Please include in today's Misc Items to Council as Ms. Parsons will speak in more detail on this matter at tomorrow
night's Budget Hearing.
From: Parsons, Raeleen
Sent:Tuesday, May 20, 2014 2:45 PM
To: Driscoll, Michael
Cc: Osmond, Marsha; Hand,JoAnna
Subject: FW: Watertown's Energy Manager Grant application
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Sent: Friday, May 02, 2014 7:56 AM
To: Driscoll, Michael
Cc: Parsons, Raeleen; Bissetta,Joanne (ENE); Capone, Lisa (ENE)
Subject:Watertown's Energy Manager Grant application
Dear Town Manager Driscoll -
Please see attached notice of award regarding Watertown's Energy Manager Grant application.
Congratulations!
Best,
Meg
Meg Lusardi, Director
Green Communities Division
Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources
100 Cambridge Street, Suite 1020, Boston, MA 02114
Ph: 617.626.7364 Fax: 617.727.0030
httD://www.rnass.aov/doer/
Creating a Cleaner Energy Future for the Commonwealth
Follow DOER on Twitter: htto://twitter.com/MassDOER
Visit the Energy Smarts blog: www.mass.cov/bloc/enerciv
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF
F. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RESOURCES
100 CAMBRIDGE ST.,SUITE 1020
BOSTON,MA 02114
Telephone:617-626-7300
Facsimile:617-727-0030
Deval L.Patrick Richard K.Sullivan,Jr.
Governor Secretary
Mark D.Sylvia
Commissioner
May 1, 2014
Michael Driscoll,Town Manager
Town of Watertown
149 Main Street
Watertown, MA 2472
Dear Town Manager Driscoll,
I am pleased to inform you that the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Green Communities
Division has approved an award of$50,000 for a Full-time Energy Manager for the Town of Watertown.
Please note that funding is provided for one year beginning in fiscal year 2015. A second year of funding
is contingent upon performance in year one. In addition,the Town is committed to providing the cost
share specified in its grant application.
In the next few weeks, Paul Carey,Green Communities Grants Coordinator,will follow up with the
designated contact listed in your grant application to discuss next steps, including coordination of the
grant contract process.
The Green Communities Division looks forward to working with you and your Energy Manager. We
congratulate you on this grant award, and applaud your efforts to create a cleaner energy future for
your community and the Commonwealth as a whole.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at 617-626-7364 or by email at mee.lusardWstate.ma.us with any
questions you may have regarding your grant award.
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Cc: Raeleen Parsons, Director of Purchasing
( Dear Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources:
The Town of Watertown is delighted to submit this proposal for a$50,000 (Year 1) grant for a
fulltime community Energy Manager.
Watertown meets all of the eligibility criteria noted in the Grant Application:
• Watertown is a designated Green Community.
• Watertown does not currently have an Energy Manager position, so this will be a new
position.
• Watertown will provide at least 10 percent matching funds, with no more than 5 percent in-
kind.
• Watertown has an active Energy Committee(the Watertown Environment and Energy
Efficiency Committee—WE3C)that was created by the Chief Executive Officer.
• Ms.Raeleen Parsons, Watertown's Director of Purchasing and liaison to WE3C, is authorized
to use MEI.
LEAD APPLICANT INFORMATION
Municipality/Regional School District/Regional Point of Contact
Planning Agency
Town of Watertown Ms.Raeleen Parsons
( Street Address Title
149 Main Street Director of Purchasing
City/Town State Telephone Email
Watertown MA
Zip Code 617-972-6414
02472 rparsons@watertown-ma.gov
For a multiple municipality request,please list all municipalities included in application:
N/A
Please mark the appropriate line with an X and fill in funding application amount:
Applying for Energy Manager Grant:
X Full-time position (greater than 32 hours per week)
• Year One Amount Requested (up to $50,000) MUM
_Part-time position (32 hours or fewer per week)
• Year One Amount Requested (up to $25,000)
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ATTACHMENT A
PLEASE ATTACH A DETAILED WORI{PLAN FOR THE ENERGY MANAGER POSITION,
LIMITING YOUR RESPONSE TO NO MORE THAN THREE PAGES,
At a minimum,Watertown expects the Energy Manager to carry out the following tasks:
• Oversee energy-related maintenance and improvements and identify opportunities to
improve efficiency on all town properties,including fire,police,library,town hall,
skating rink,Commander's mansion (at the Arsenal), and schools. 10%
• Coordinate closely with maintenance efforts of the Department of Public Works and the
Town Engineer to maximize energy efficiency. 10%
• Monitor performance and maintenance on ESCO-related improvements from on-going
ESCO work in town properties. 10%
• Research viable technologies,best practices and projects that Watertown can undertake
to improve its energy efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint. 5%
• Continuously seek,follow-through on, and manage additional funding opportunities for
energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements. 10%
( • Interface with the school committee,superintendent, school curriculum coordinators
and the school community to help develop,implement and deliver clean energy
education messages. 10%
• Work with Town staff and Town Council to explore innovative ideas for leveraging
Town-level initiatives in such areas as smart growth/mixed used planning,building
code energy improvements, and landlord-tenant efficiency incentives.10%
• Coordinate with other local,regional,state,federal and non-profit organizations such as
MAPC, nearby towns, and ICLEI on clean energy projects. 10%
• Evaluate energy use by town government and town private vehicles to determine
strategies to minimize miles driven and increase fuel efficiency. Specifically evaluate
viability of EV's and EV charging stations. 10%
• Develop public outreach strategy for clean energy for private citizens of the town. 5%
• Serve as liaison to the Watertown Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee, and
take primary responsibility for scheduling,posting meetings and for completing all
reporting requirements,both for the town and the states governments. 10%
For a multiple municipality request,describe the role and function of the RPA.
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The following must be included in order for the application to be deemed complete. You must
address EACH bullet:
1. Describe the need for the position, and whatgap this position will fill that is not currently being
addressed;note who,if anyone,currently addresses energy issues and projectsfor the applicant;
describe why an Energy Manageris critical foryour municipality orRSD to implement these
projects and to meet overall clean energy goals.
Watertown has been aggressive in improving the Town's energy efficiency and reducing our
carbon footprint by becoming a green community;retrofitting our streetlights from sodium
vapor to LED with an annual kWh energy savings of 203,363 per year;hiring and funding
an ESCO to make improvements across the town's portfolio of property;installing photovoltaics
on the Police Station,the High School,and the Department of Public Works;building a Police
Station with many green features including a geothermal heating system;participating in the
Solarize Massachusetts initiative;and participating in the CEC's Clean Energy Strategies
Program. Through our partnership with Next Step Living home weatherization initiative,311
metric tons of greenhouse gasses have been reduced annually. We have done this with
the strong support of the Manager and the Council,but with minimal internal resources.The
Director of Purchasing and Director of Planning have added energy to their full portfolios.The
all-volunteer Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee has led the way in identifying the
opportunities listed above and its member's labor pro bono to help staff carry the load. In light
of how much we have been able to accomplish with no staff dedicated to these efforts,we are
confident that we can increase our overall energy and improvements several-fold with the
addition of a dedicated energy staff person. In addition to overseeing projects,seeking new
funding opportunities,timely filing of state reports and grant applications,the new Energy
Manager will also be in the position to interface with virtually all of the Town's departments,
which will put him/her in a uniquely valuable position.
2. identify specific energy-saving projects the Energy Manager will focus on in Year One,as well as
clearly defined projects and goals the Energy Manager will achieve over the course of the two-year
grant,Break down projects and goals into Year One and Year Two,with at least two energy saving
and/or renewable energygoals identified for achieving each year.
Year One:
1) Evaluate ESCO strategy for possible improvements to the plan. Evaluate ESCO
implementation.
2) Identify opportunities not addressed by the ESCO for improved efficiency in all town
buildings and develop a plan for behavioral change as well as continued capital
improvements
3) Work with Town Council and staff to integrate our Clean Energy Center road map into town
planning processes,policy making,and ordinances
4) Liaise with Next Step Living to reach a target of 1,000 homes assessed. (We currently have
422 homes assessed with 101 weatherizing projects completed.)
Year Two:
( 1) Evaluate suitability of all town and school buildings for solar PV and solicit bids
for solar PPA or lease for all suitable buildings.
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2) Evaluate energy use by town government and town private vehicles to determine
strategies to minimize miles driven and increase fuel efficiency. Specifically evaluate
viability of EV's and EV charging stations.
3. Identify what energy tracking tool is being used;if using MassEnergylnsight(MEI),who is the
authorized user;If not using MEI,provide evidence,such as printouts tracking energy usage,far
other tool being used.
Historically,Watertown has been using MEI,and Raeleen Parsons is the authorized
user,along with Jae Smith at the School Department. The Energy Manager will assume
the role of authorized user. As back up,Ms.Parsons and Ms.Smith track utility usages
and costs with Microsoft Excel.
4. Provide a targetfor annual clean energy benefits(eg,estimated savings as a percentage of
current energy costs/bills)that will resultfrorn the Energy Manager's work.
Our target will be simple:In the first year to save the town more than the cost of the position
and to develop a three-year plan that will continue to increase overall savings and carbon
reductions to the town,thus making the position self-funding for the foreseeable future.
5. Identify the clear energy projects the municipality or RSD has completed to date and how the
Energy Manager will continue to monitor and/or improve upon these projects.
( A) Achieving Green Community Status: Much of the work was done by volunteers,supported
by a lot of heavy lifting by town employees. An Energy Manager could take a leading role in
such initiatives and lighten the load on the already-stressed schedules of the town's full-
time employees. The Energy Manager will also be responsible for managing data,and
completing reporting requirements and applying for Green Community grants.
B) Managing the work of the ESCO:While much of the oversight work for the ESCO was carried
out by a consultant to the town,managing the consultant required a great deal of un-
allocated staff time. With the work of the ESCO nearing completion,the Energy Manager
will provide long-term performance monitoring and maintenance,which we are not
currently at a staffing level to be able to provide at an adequate level.
C) When designing the new Police Station,members of the Energy Committee advocated for
many of the energy-related features,including lighting and PV. An Energy Manager will be
able to assist with similar future efforts.There were initial issues with the performance of
the geothermal heating system at the Police Station,which were handled by the voluntary
building committee'. Efforts like this will be better handled in future by a professional
Energy Manager.
D. Securing funding for overseeing the installation of PV on the Department of Public Works
and the High School also require extraordinary volunteer and staff effort,which the Energy
Manager will be able to manage.The energy manager will be able to use his/her dedicated
time and expertise in getting PV installed on other town buildings. In addition,and of
immense importance,the PV system on the high school is not currently integrated into the
curriculum,and we will establish this improvement as a high priority for the Energy
Manager. In addition,energy,resource,and community environmental issues are not
integrated into the curriculum or the School Department's Community Outreach. With
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assistance from professional energy educators on the Energy Committee,the Energy
Manager will be able to move the schools forward in a multitude of ways,from facilities
improvements to teaching to curriculum and to community outreach.
E) While Green Community funding paid for the town's street light retrofit,the tasks of
managing the work.and overseeing performance fall onto town employees. The Energy
Manager will be able to assume those responsibilities.The Energy Manager could also
develop a plan to retrofit the remaining lights.
6. Provide an outline ofschool and community-wide energy education initiatives the Energy
Manager will lead in Year One.
A. Work with the school department and the community to develop an integrated curriculum
that addresses local sustainability efforts,efficiency,and community renewable energy
efforts.
B) Pilot an expansion of the Middle School Earth Day celebration and science fair that includes
public events;
C) Involve residents,public officials and public employees in an on-going conversation about energy
efficiency and environmental issues by:
- Assisting with recruitment for relevant public meetings
- Keeping the municipal sustainability webpage up to date and in the public eye
rhtti)://www.watertown-ma.izov/index.ast)x?NID=7771;
- Building a relationship with and contacting the press and local community groups on a
( regular basis;
Holding regular office hours.
D) Work with residents,public officials,and public employees to actualize and implement the
Clean Energy Road Map developed in collaboration with the Massachusetts Clean Energy
Center,including organizing a community energy forum to help educate the public
regarding energy conservation opportunities.
R For a position in a municipality,explain how the Energy Manager will enhance communication on
energy across multiple municipal departments,including schools. For a position in a Regional
School District,how will the Energy Manager enhance communication on energy issues across the
School District,including member towns.
The Energy Manager will work with relevant Town Council subcommittees,and town
departments to develop buy-in at all levels. This is especially crucial between the loosely
coupled Town and School departments.The Town Manager will stand behind the Energy
Manager's work. Each department has a stake in the Energy Manager's success in that reduced
spending on energy leaves more room in the budget for other needs. This will be
communicated and examples of success in energy savings will be highlighted town-wide as case
studies to emulate internally.
B. Explain howyour municipality/RSD will sustain the Energy Manager position beyond Year One
(with reduced DOER funding),and beyond Year Two,if Year Two funding is provided(with DOER
no longerfunding the position),
We expect that the Energy Managers salary will pay for itself in reduce energy costs over time.
However,we will integrate his or her compensation in town budgets going forward.The Town
Council,Town Manager,School committee and School Superintendent are all strong supporters
of clean energy and understand the return on investment for such a position.
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ATTACHMENT B
PLEASE ATTACH A DETAILED BUDGET FOR THE ENERGY MANAGER POSITION,
LIMITING YOUR RESPONSE TO NO MORE THAN TWO PAGES
The following mustbe included in order for the application to he deemed complete. You must
address each item:
AMOUNT of Funding Being
Requested: $50,000
Matching
DOER Funds Funds Total
Salary(37.5 hrs/wk,$25.54/hr)
for 52.2 weeks per year $50,000 None $50,000
Mileage Expenses None None None
Outreach/Education Materials None None None
Other Expenses (Specify)
Medical Benefits* None $19,500 $19,500
TOTAL $50,000 $19,500 $69,500
• Specify how many hours the Energy Manager will work each week,if the grant will increase
the hours of an existing position,how many additional hours per week.
This position will be a full-time,37.5-hour-per-week position for52.2 weeks peryear at$25.54
perhour.
• A budget that delineates in percentages how much of the grant funding(i.e.,how much of
the Energy Manager's time and effort)will be spent on each work plan activity.For a multi-
municipality request,indicate the percentage of time spent by the position on each
community.
• Provide supporting documentation to justify the hourly rate of the position
This position will be required to hold a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field and
have at least years of energy-related work experience. This rate of pay is roughly equal to a
currently published position with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council.
• Specify how the municipality or RSD will fund the matching portion of the budget
Tire town will fund the benefits share of this position with a value of$19,500 per-year,
'Attached is the budget instructions to departments to add$19,500 to fund for benefits
for a new enrployee position.
• Include a detailed plan for how the position will be sustained and funded beyond the life of
the grant.
We anticipate that this position will sustain itself through identifying and implementing
energy saving measures.
Attachments C,D, and E. with signatures, have been provided in an earlier
submission.