Energy Task Force - Minutes - 03/20/2023

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Minutes — Special Meeting March 20, 2023
Members present: Kevin Girard (RTM), Mary Childs (RTM), David Peabody (BOF), Ivan
Kuvalanka (elector), Ursula Moreshead (elector)
Members absent: Chris Jones (BoE),
Also present: Superintendent of Schools Tom Giard III, Board of Education Finance Director
Joe Mancini,
1., 2. Call to Order/Roll Call: With a
Force (ETF) was called to order at
quorum established, the meeting of the Energy Task
5:00 p.m. by Chair Kevin Girard.
3. Public Comments: No public comments
ng minutes: Motion by Childs, second by Kuvalanka to
4. Approval of 3/20/23 meeti
tes as presented. Voice vote: passed, Peabody abstained,
approve the 3/20/2023 minu
d charge: Group discussed current energy from the
f Education Superintendent Tom Giard and Finance
t energy efficient buildings with LEED certification,
hermal with high efficiency ratings, building
during overnight hours and throughout the day,
ll extend the life of the boilers.
5. Review and discussion of state
perspective of Waterford Board o
Director Joe Mancini. Recap of curren
four out of the five schools rely on geot
automated services adjusts energy use
boilers at CLMS use natural gas which wi
urce updated all lighting, VEDs, and hot water heaters,
in the schools. Over a 48 month period, with a cost of $242K per year, cost will be offset in
the year 2024. Have looked into solar and would need to sign an MOU in conjunction with
the town however there are fewer state incentives. Possible locations discussed.
Energy efficiency project with Everso
CLMS will need a new HVAC system within 8-10 years.
6. New Business: Group discussion on next steps:
ss and timeline for a Town energy audit, committee members will
Research the proce:
s to support energy reduction in the town. Next
review notes and identify ten possible area
meeting will be held at 7:00pm instead of 5:00pm.

7, Adjournment: Motion made by Peabody, seconded by Kuvalanka, Vote unanimous. Meeting
adjourned at 6:24 pm
Submitted by Mary Childs, ETF Secretary