05 August 2009

Meeting Minutes 2 June 2009

Town of Underhill
Energy Committee
Minutes
7:00 pm
Tuesday, 2 June 2009
Underhill Town Hall


Present: Tom Moore, Bob Murphy, Chuck Weger, Jerry Adams, Irene Linde, Peter Duval.

Call to Order

Organization
Tom Moore was elected Chair. Bob Murphy was elected Vice Chair. Peter Duval was elected
Secretary.

Collaboration with Rec Committee
We discussed the pond privy and rocket stove/grill at the town pond. Peter will bring
the ideas to the Recreation Committee at their next meeting.

Collaboration with Jericho Energy group
Tom received an invitation to visit the Jericho Energy group to discuss collaboration.

Town Plan Energy Chapter
We discussed energy policy for the new town plan. Time is short to participate in the
planning process. Peter will circulate a draft Policy by Monday, June 10.

Future Agenda Items
We discussed possible future activities/agenda items for the Energy Committee, including:
Harvest Market Table
Energy Night/Day
Tabling Kit
Town Plan
Reading Group Book
Planning Activity (Brainstorming Themes, Policy, Projects, Events, etc.)

Adjournment



Respectfully Submitted,
Peter K Duval, Secretary

Approved, 4 Aug 2009
Tom Moore, Chair

Meeting Minutes 7 July 2009

Town of Underhill
Energy Committee
Minutes
7:00 pm
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
Underhill Town Hall


Present: Tom Moore, Bob Murphy, Chuck Weger, Jerry Adams, Irene Linde, Peter Duval.

Call to Order by Tom Moore at 7:05

Collaboration with Jericho Energy group
Tom attended the Jericho Energy group meeting. A joint house tour will be planned for
October. Interesting in a joint booth at Harvest Market, too. Motion Bob, 2nd Jerry: to
form a subcommittee to organize with the Jericho Committee for a Harvest Market booth.
Unanimously accepted. Chuck (chair) and Bob appointed to the committee.

Collaboration with Rec Committee
Peter attended the Rec Committee meeting and the Privy idea was well received. Keith
Nelson willing to work on the project. Motion Bob, 2nd Irene: to form a joint
subcommittee with the Rec Committee to develop the pond privy project.



Town Plan Energy Chapter
We discussed energy policy and Peter's draft. Priority items were identified. Irene will
redraft, circulate and submit to the Planning Commission.

Future Agenda Items
We discussed possible agenda items for the next Energy Committee meeting, including:
Harvest Market Table
Grant Update
Town Hall Improvements
Home Tour
Town Plan

Motion (Jerry, Bob) to Adjourn at 9:45.


Respectfully Submitted,
Peter K Duval, Secretary


Approved, 4 August 2009
Tom Moore, Chair

Draft Meeting Minutes 4 August 2009

Town of Underhill
Energy Committee
Minutes
7:00 pm
Tuesday, 4 August 2009
Underhill Town Hall


Present: Tom Moore, Jerry Adams, Roger Frey, Irene Linde, Peter Duval.
Guests: Ann Gnagey, Valerie Wilkins

Call to Order by Tom Moore at 7:10

Home Tour
Ann Gnagey, Jericho Energy Task Force, described the Home Tour, planned for 17 October. Discussion of various details: promotion, schedule. Tom will continue to coordinate with Ann.

Button-up
Valerie Wilkins, Jericho Energy Task Force, discussed the Button-Up presentation, planned for October 16 at the Deborah Rawson Library. Tom will continue to coordinate withValerie.

Harvest Market
Jericho Energy Task Force would like to collaborate on the booth at Harvest Market.

Minutes
Minutes approved without amendments:
2 June 2009 (Motion Roger, 2nd Irene)
7 July 2009 (Motion Irene, 2nd Roger)

Correspondence
none

Public Comment
none

Town Plan Energy Chapter
The chapter was read, and discussion followed regarding the responsibilities of the Committee and the Town Plan process.

Town Hall/Grant Update
Discussion about the


Collaboration with Rec Committee
Peter attended the Rec Committee meeting and the Privy idea was well received. Keith
Nelson willing to work on the project. Motion Bob, 2nd Irene: to form a joint
subcommittee with the Rec Committee to develop the pond privy project.



Town Plan Energy Chapter
We discussed energy policy and Peter's draft. Priority items were identified. Irene will
redraft, circulate and submit to the Planning Commission.

Town Hall/Grant
Discussion of grant prospects, potential to proceed with energy improvements, and opportunites for additional studies and project planning. Peter to contact UVM Historic Preservation Department about making the Town Hall the subject of an advocacy project. Discussion of conducting a comprehensive energy audit. Tom will invite Scott Gardner to the next meeting for a review of the project and general discussion of energy audits.

Additional Meeting Planned
The Energy Committee will meet 7pm, 18 August 2009 at the Town Hall. The agenda will include follow-up related to Town Hall improvements.

Motion Roger, 2nd Jerry: to Adjourn at 9:05.


Respectfully Submitted,
Peter K Duval