Utility And Energy Conservation Commission Meeting 05/18/2017

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Thursday, May 18, 2017 - 7:00pm

UTILITY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Library Meeting Room, Harwich Town Hall

7:00 PM Thursday, May 18, 2017

 AGENDA

1. Call to Order

2. Public Comment

3. Minutes of a Previous Meeting: March 16, 2017

4. Updates, If Any, from Members, of Developments at:

            o  Cape Light Compact:  Valerie Bell

            o  CVEC: L. Cole

5. Old Business

            o  Conflict of Interest & Open Meeting Law Requirements:  Anyone not done?

            o  Final Review of Proposed Committee Charge

             o  Review Letter Conveying to BoS Proposed Committee Charge and request for appointment of fifth

member of Committee

6.  New Business        

            o  Discussion of five Green Communities Criteria

                        1) As-of-right siting for renewable/alternative energy facilities

                        2) Expedited application and permitting process for AoR facilities

                        3) Energy use baseline & plan to reduce use by 20% in five years

                        4) Purchase only energy efficient vehicles

                        5) Minimize life cycle energy costs for new construction

7. Next Meeting:  June 15, 2017

8. Adjourn

Authorized Posting Officer: L. P. Cole                                                                                                                 Posted By:

Signature                                                                                                Town Clerk

                                                                                                                 Date:______________________

Per the Attorney General’s Office: The committee may hold an open session for topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting following “New Business”. If you are deaf, or hard of hearing, or a person with a disability who requires accommodation, contact the Selectmen’s Office at 508-430-7513.