Meeting Notes 7 Oct 2009

Notes 7 October 2009
Town of Underhill
Energy Committee
Notes
7:00 pm
Wednesday 7 October 2009
Underhill Town Hall


Present: Bob Murphy, Chuck Weger, Peter Duval.
Guest: Nate Sullivan (7:20)

Failing to attain a quorum, we were unable to call the meeting to order. We proceeded with informational reports from the members present...

Town Hall Update
Bob is working on specifications for the ceiling insulation project. He would like to see lighting renovated and recessed fixtures replaced with surface-mounted fixtures. The Selectboard would like all work to be accomplished by contractors rather than volunteers.

Harvest Market
Chuck reported that there was a lot of traffic at the booth. The bike generator was popular. Two VEEP representatives helped staff the booth. Steve Webster figured out how to fit a big tent into the booth space. Not much literature was taken from the booth and no one signed up to join the Energy Committee.

Green Home Exhibition
The Underhill Energy Committee was not represented at the Green Home Exhibition. Bob reported that it was poorly attended.

Energy Tour
Chuck reported that the Energy Tour was poorly attended, with 1-4 visitors at each home. Noting that this was the first year for the tour, we discussed ways to increase participation in the future:
1) annual repetition of the tour would build anticipation of the event;
2) charging a fee for the tour would establish value for the tour.

Town Garage
Nate Sullivan joined us for a discussion of immediate repairs to improve the situation at the Town Garage. Improving the collar around the flue stack is important. Door sealing was also discussed, but the benefits are weak in this situation.

Bituthene and its many virtues were discussed.

Budget
It is budget season and we should submit our request to the Selectboard.

Respectfully Submitted,
Peter K Duval, Secretary

October Energy Committee Meeting

The October Energy Committee meeting will be Wednesday instead of the usual first Tuesday.  See you there, Wednesday 7 October at 7 p.m. in the Underhill Town Hall.

Agenda:

Minutes of last meeting
Town garage repair list
Harvest Festival review
Energy Tour review
Fairgrounds green show review
New business

Button Up Workshop

Friday evening, October 16 from 6:30 – 9:00

at the Deborah Rawson Memorial Library

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Want to reduce home energy use, but not sure where to start? Tired of cold or drafty spots around your house? Wondering what resources are available to help make efficiency improvements?

You’ll learn about all this and more by attending this free Button Up Vermont workshop!

Sponsored by the Jericho Energy Task Force and the Underhill Energy Committee, this workshop will focus on the greatest opportunities for saving energy in homes, finding and sealing air leaks, energy efficiency actions that people can take now, and where to find technical and financial resources to get started.

* Button Up Vermont’s specially trained presenter, John Ashton, will lead a slideshow to illustrate hands-on tips, bring samples of energy saving materials, show a how-to video, and provide free educational materials for everyone attending.

* Bob Murphy and George Twigg from Efficiency Vermont will be on hand to talk about some of the resources available through Efficiency Vermont. We’ll also have door prizes and serve light refreshments. No pre-registration is necessary. Come join your neighbors to learn first-hand how to Button Up Jericho and Underhill for the coming winter!

To find out more about this workshop, contact Valerie Wilkins at enerjericho@gmail.com or 899-5127.

Information is also available at www.helpforvt.org or by calling 1-888-921-5990