HomeMy Public PortalAboutEnergy Committee -- 2012-04-20 Minutes MINUTES of the meeting of
The BREWSTER ENERGY COMMITTEE
Held FRIDAY,April 20th,2012 at 10:00 a.m.
At the Brewster Town Office Building, 2198 Main Street, Room C
Present : Ed Swiniarski; Chris Powicki; Jillian Douglass; Visitors—Kathy Sherman
Review of Gaskell Proposal for Engineering Services for DPW HVAC —
Ms. Douglas reported that she had completed her evaluation of the proposal and had
evaluations from Robert Bersin& Chuck Hanson. The cumulative rating of the proposal
is Highly Advantageous. In addition, Rich Wolf had reviewed the proposal and
recommended the Town proceed with a contract. Mr. Powicki stated that he felt it would
be important to stress to Gaskell that in their efficiency analysis they should not assume
market"grid"pricing for electricity. The CVEC/ACE contracted price for the landfill
solar electricity production should be used. Ms. Douglass moved that the Committee
vote to endorse the proposal for engineering services set forth by Gaskell for the
DPW HVAC system upgrade, and to remind them to incorporate the pending
Power Purchase Agreement into their cost and efficiency analyses. Mr. Powicki
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimously in favor.
Other Business
Mr. Powicki updated members on the 6:30p agenda for the "Brewster Goes Green"
Energy Forum Thursday 4/27/12 at the Eddy School.
Ms. Sherman stated that she felt the Committee should be doing more to influence the
Town's decisions related to energy efficient vehicles and fuel consumption. Ms.
Douglass noted that most of the Town's decisions related to vehicle purchases would be
driven by cost. She noted that most vehicle purchases are made through joint
procurement arrangements such as the State approved bid list. These arrangements allow
for greater buying clout. She added that when higher efficiency options are specified, the
Town considers them in the context of available funds.
The discussion turned towards the Committee's role in advocacy. Mr. Powicki directed
members to the paper he drafted entitled"Localizing Benefits for Solar Projects on
Municipal Property". Ms Douglass suggested that the review of this document be
scheduled for the next meeting agenda.
Mr. Powicki moved that the meeting adjourn. Ms Douglass seconded the motion and
the vote was unanimously in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Jillian Douglass, Secretary
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