HomeMy WebLinkAboutNantucket Energy Study Committee Minutes 10-02-2008_201402051114524199 Draft Minutes of the Nantucket Energy Study Committee
October 2, 2008 5:00 PM Two Fairgrounds Road
Approved : …………
Members Present: Chairman - Barbara Gookin, Vice Chairman - Carl Borchert, Mike
Burns, Anne Kuszpa, Sandra Welsh
Board of Selectmen Liaison and Town Administration Liaison : Brian Chadwick,
Whitey Willauer
Members of the Public Present: Bruce D. Lawler, Karen Alence, Rick Atherton
I. Call to Order - The meeting was called to order by Chairman Gookin at 5:02 PM
II. Approval of the Agenda - Unanimously approved
II. Approval of the Minutes - There were no minutes to approve
III. Public Comment - Non
IV. Discussion and Action -
• ACTION - Apply to the MTC ( Massachusetts Technical
Collaborative) for a feasibility study by the CWC (Community Wind
Collaborative ) toward the installation of a ARE442 (or similar)
turbine at the high school.
• ACTION - Review of The Nantucket Energy Study White Paper 3.2.
Additional information was approved and added.
• ACTION - Mike Burns and Sandra Welsh will attend the MREC
(Marine Renewable Energy Center) meeting on the Ocean Energy for
New England Conference in Fall River, MA. Oct. 6, 2008.
• ACTION - Carl Borchert accepted the position of Energy Committee
Archivist. He will be aided by all committee members.
• ACTION - Prior to the presentation of Public Outreach Energy 101 by
the MTC ( Massachusetts Technical Collaborative) we will contact
local groups who may have concerns regarding turbine installation on
Nantucket. The Audubon Society and local birding groups will be
invited to attend the November meeting. Invitations to future meetings
may be extended to local representatives from Marine and Wildlife
groups, Marine Mammal Stranding, Maria Mitchell Association,
Harbor Plan Implementation Committee, The Harbor Master, Board of
Health, Non-Voting Tax Payers, School students, and others.
• ACTION - Carl Borchert will be attending the Clean Power Now trip
abroad from April 30 - May 8, 2009. Contact Carl for trip details.
• DISSCUSSION - Teleconference on Clean Energy Choices for Low
Income Homes presented by Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
represented by Christy Howe, Green Buildings and Clean Energy
Intern. Participated in by Whitey
Continued - Energy Study Committee Minutes October 2, 2008 Page 2
. DISCUSSION – Update on the Worchester Polytechnic Institute
( WPT ) students invited here beginning October 27, 2008 to work on
certain aspects of the Nantucket Wind Energy project
DISCUSSION - Esther Island site visit
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
. Chairman Gookin noted the unanimous approval by the Board of Selectmen
at their meeting September 17, 2008 of the following
A. Nantucket Wind Turbine White Paper 3.1
B. The Nantucket Energy Study Committee Mission Statement
THE NANTUCKET ENERGY COMMITTEE MISSION STATEMENT:
Report to the Board of Selectmen on energy related issues which
may affect Nantucket residential, commercial, and municipal electric
users
Recommend policy or code amendments as appropriate
Evaluate and explore potential energy production for Nantucket as needed
Serve as a resource for information on renewable and sustainable energy
technology, energy conservation, and energy related issues with relevance
to Nantucket Island.
VII: OTHER BUSINESS: Carl Borchert noted the National Oceanographic and
Atmospheric Administration weather station was installed at The Steamship Authority
Dock.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 PM. Respectfully submitted, Sandra Welsh, Sec.
Next meeting November 6, 2008 5 PM ( Two Fairgrounds Road )
To Do List: MTC and Grant applications – Anne
Energy Committee Web Site to be developed - ?
Continued - .Energy Study Committee Minutes Oct. 2, 2008 Page 3
Contact Audubon and Bird Groups on Nantucket – Barbara
White Paper updates –Whitey
Esther Island site visit - Whitey
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