Draft Minutes:~ September 30, 2008
Approved:~ October 7, 2008
NEW TOWN OFFICES COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
September 30, 2008
Members Present:~ Don Metz, Frank Bowles, Jay Smith, Simon Carr, Michael Woodard, Judy Brotman.
The meeting was officially opened at 8:00 am by Co-Chair Frank Bowles.~~
1 The minutes of September 23, 2008 were approved.
2 Don and Frank updated the committee with an overview of the energy (heating system) facts and conversations.
1. The upgrade to an “in-slab” radiant heating system would cost approximately $13,000. This upgrade would generate approximately $300 per year in fuel purchase savings.
2. The difference in purchase cost between a condensing boiler and a non-condensing boiler is very minor. The condensing boiler is a much better piece of equipment.
3. Don and Frank will be having a phone conference with the engineering consultant to discuss optimal air handler utilization for the proposed system.
4. Following the discussion, the consensus of the committee is to recommend going with the radiant heat option, especially given the flexibility it provides for future upgrades as the technology changes.
3 Simon will contact the State to begin discussions concerning a possible relocation of the entrance to the new town offices (a relocation of the “cut off” road from Route #10 to High Street).
4 Ray has leased a shop in Fairlee and will be vacating his present space on or before November 1st. Temporary heating fuel will be needed for the space for October and/or November.
5 Mike, Don & Frank to talk to Tim Estes and Mike Hinsley to get the lock box put in place and functioning!
6 The project is moving along, with the expectation that concrete will soon be poured for the slab. Walls and trusses will follow shortly thereafter.
7 The committee would like to invite the Town Clerk’s Office personnel to join us next week at our regular 8 am meeting. We are interested in hearing their thoughts, concerns, desires and wish list as it pertains to their new work space.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 am.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/JLSB
Judith Lee Shelnutt Brotman
Next meeting 8 am, Tuesday, October 7th
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