HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-03-24 Town Board SPECIAL Meeting MinutesTown of Danby
y4 nr-r Special Town Board Meeting Minutes
Held Monday, March 24, 2025
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Board Members Present: Joel Gagnon, Town Supervisor
Leslie Connors - Via Video Conferencing
Town Staff:
Other Attendees:
Call to Order 6:04 PM
Katharine Hunter
Tyler Stein - Via Video Conferencing
Patricia Woodworth
Mariah Dillon, Town Clerk
Jim Holahan
Chris Skawski, CCETC
Captain Charles Tilton
Additions/Deletions to the Aizenda - None
Privilege of the Floor — No Speakers
Business
Allocation of Clean Energy Communities Grant Funds
Dan Osherowitz, Simply Installs
Garry Huddle
Ted Crane
Holahan spoke about the Clean Energy Communities (CEC) $60,000 grant funded by NYSERDA.
He described the three heat pump quotes received: one from Lamorte; and two from Simply Installs,
one for Ecoer Heat Pumps and one for Mitsubishi. He mentioned other contractors were also
interested in submitting bids for the heat pumps.
Next steps
• Submit metrics workbook to NYSERDA with highest quote for heat pump installation with
balance to go to EV charger and/or electrical upgrades related to EV charging or heat pump
system
• Write and put out an RFP for replacing the current heating system
• Get additional quotes for EV chargers
• Review quotes and select contractor for heat pumps
• Balance of grant money used on selected designated items
• Installation of new system- town pays contractor
• The town submits invoices to NYSERDA for reimbursement
Holahan introduced Chris Skawski from Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County
(CCETC), who added details of the metrics workbook to be submitted. Skawski explained that if the
full grant amount is not used on the designated project, then there is an option to go back to
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NYSERDA and ask to use leftover funding on EV Charges. He added that if the Town applies for
both projects now, we may be required to complete both, no matter the cost. He said it's best to add
the EV charges later, if funds allow. He went on to discuss the importance of the Town submitting a
letter of Commitment, which is part of the grant application process.
Resolution 111 of 2025 To Draft a Letter of Commitment to be Signed by the Town Supervisor,
Committing the Town to Using NYSERDA Grant Funds for the Heat Pump Project (Adding EV
Charges if Funds are Available).
Moved by Woodworth Seconded by Gagnon
Vote:
Connors (Ineligible to Vote)
Hunter Yes
Stein (Ineligible to Vote)
Woodworth Yes
Gagnon Yes
Resolution 111 of 2025 passed on March 24, 2025
Holahan will work with Skawski to complete the metrics workbook.
Adjourn 6:22
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