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March 5, 2009 5: 00PM BOS Conference Room
Members Present- Chairman- Barbara Gookin, Vice Chairman- Carl Borchert, Anne
Kuszpa, Sandra Welsh
Absent- Board Member-Mike Burns
Board of Selectmen Liaison – Whitey Wilhauer was present .
I. Call to Order.
II. Establishment of a Quorum.
III. Approval of the Minutes – There were no minutes.
IV. Public Comment - No public comment.
A. Discussion of any non-agenda item from the Public.
1. Michelle Whelan, Director of Sustainable Nantucket, presented an
update on the ICLEI (International Council for Environmental Initiatives ) proposal
prior to her presentation March 25th to the Board of Selectmen. She requested an
endorsement from the Energy Committee.
Action- The Energy Committee made corrections to the proposal and
Michelle was asked to make these corrections and present the ICLEI (International
Council for Environmental Initiatives ) proposal to the Energy Committee again
before her presentation to the Board of Selectmen. Michelle agreed to do this.
B. Discussion and Action
1 Discussion- Chairman Gookin has charged the Energy Committee with
continuing to review the potential for 4WD hybrid police cruisers on Nantucket
Action – a. Vice Chairman Carl Borchert will continue his 4WD hybrid
police cruiser research in the cities of Ogden, Utah and Wildwood, New Jersey. He
will also interview Bill Tornovich, owner of Don Allen Ford, here on Island for his
ideas, input, and any plans for Hybrids as related to Police Cruisers.
b. Sandra Welsh will request a future meeting with Nantucket’s
Chief of Police, William Pittman, to discuss the pros and cons and future use of
Hybrid Police cruisers on Nantucket.
2. Discussion- MTC Grant application status for the FAA Wind feasibility
study
Action – Anne reported the Land Fill site is the only site being considered
at this time with installation of 6 or fewer turbines. The FAA feasibility Study was
submitted this month by Anne and Barbara. No word on status of The Feasibility
Study from the MTC.
3. Discussion – Solar Energy potential for The Wastewater Facility and High
School.
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Action – Carl reported on Commonwealth Solar through MTC and The Clean
Energy Choice Plan. He also reported on The Green Up Plan which requires a vendor
be selected and paid. The possible areas of installation would be The DPW
Landfill/The Dump and the WASTE Water Treatment plant. It was decided to focus
on The Dump and get a RFQ ( Request for Quote). Chairman Barbara said she will
contact Libby Gibson, Town Administrator, to choose one of the following areas for
further research : The Dump, the Waste Water Treatment Plant, or The Schools.
4. Discussion - Update on Energy Committee’s White Paper and Land Based Wind
Energy.
Action - Whitey Wilhauer had no additions at this time.
V. Other Business - Karen Alence requested to meet with The Energy Committee
again and prior to the Selectmen’s meeting on April 6 , 2009. She wanted the
committee to review her proposed amendments of The Town’s Charter dealing
with alternative energy on Nantucket.
Action – It was decided this was not possible as there was not enough time to meet
and assure a Quorum attendance of Energy committee members.
VI. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 PM.
Respectfully Submitted, Secretary- Sandra Hubicszak - Welsh
To Do List: Continue Police Hybrid Cruisers study and meet with The Chief of
Police to discuss this issue.
Energy Committee Web site to be developed… or not ?
Info on MTC Updates – Anne
White Paper – Whitey
Info on Green Energy Act - Carl
Continue to invite local groups to or meetings e.g.
Harbor Master
Maria Mitchell Association
Harbor Plan Implementation Committee
School Board and School Students
Board of Health
Angler’s Club
Non Voting Tax Payers
Etc. etc.