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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-EC-1982-12-16 CITY OF ITHACA. NEW YORK ENERGY COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY. DECEMBER 16, 1982 CITY HALL 3rd FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM PRESENT: Doug Dylla, Jeanne Fudala, Gerard Messmer, D. Randall Lacey, Benjamin Nichols, Nancy Potter, Ernest Bury, Carolyn Peterson, Council Liaison Elva Holman, and Staff Liaison John Clynes. The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p. m. by Doug Dylla. CORRECTION/APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Bu fa o Street Trolley--the last paragraph regarding poster should be included with the Incentives committee report. Street Lighting--The third line, first paragraph, "(drawing less lumens of power per watt output)" should read: "(more lumens per less watts of power). The minutes were approved as corrected. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None COMMUNICATIONS: Jeanne Fuda a reported on replies received from Seattle, Washington and Auburn, New York in answer to Municipal Energy Questionnaire. The information received from Auburn was "nice and succinct" outlining their projects, budget and staff. Seattle's reply, although lengthy, was not too specific. Much of their energy commitment is still in the planning stage and there was no breakdown of staff assigned to energy. REPORT BY WILLIAM SZABO: Doug Dylla reported that William Szabo was unable to attend the meeting. D. Dylla reported that he had met with DPW Superintendent Donald A. Kinsella and that Superin- tendent Kinsella had agreed to assign William Szabo to focus his time solely on ener- gy for the next few month. Hopefully there will be more training for William Szabo and thus the City will have one "hot shot energy person. " COMMITTEE REPORTS: Target AFplications Randy Lacey reported on Southside storm windows. A payback analysis distributed. (Also one by Szabo from last month was distributed. ) A review of the condition of Southside windows showed that basically they are loose, wooden, double-hung windows with sash and casing loose. Triple-track aluminum storm windows installed over the existing windows would not be the least expensive but would offer the best solution at an estimated cost of $100 per window. City Hall and Hall of Justice would also benefit from a modernization of heating controls. Jack Clynes commented that Mr. Kinsella wants to pursue the problem of the controls in City Hall , so if the Committee wants to recommend a building, City Hall is a good candidate. There was a consensus of the Committee to investigate the cost of controls repairs or overhaul and to obtain cost figures of microprocessor controls for City Hall There was a consensus of the Committee that there should be a study of the heating of the Hall of Justice. 1' D. Randall Lacey moved that the Energy Commission support Southside storm windows as part of Capital Projects. Benjamin Nichols seconded motion. Discussion covered the comparison of interior and exterior storm windows, caulking, unnecessary windows (those that could be blanked out), the heating system which is one-zone heating, and those problems which were on the quick-fix list given to Super- intendent Kinsella. Motion was amended to state, "window treatment" instead of, "storm windows". Motion carried. PASNY: Cano�yn Peterson reported that she had attended County Planning Board meeting. Copies of Dyson Report II were distributed. Ms. Peterson reported that some sample local laws of various counties of New York had been obtained for the Energy Commission archives. Street Lighting: Ernest Bury stated that he was concerned with the problem of the lack of standards. Mr. Bury stated he is awaiting a reply from City Attorny Tavelli on the question of the City's obligation and the City's liability for failure to illuminate City streets. The cost analysis of high pressure sodium vs mercury vapor units: the 250 watt high pressure sodium providing 40% more light than existing 400 watt, if replaced with 150 watt high pressure sodium, would provide approximately the same light with a 30% savings (which would be double the savings). Is 40% more light needed? Mr. Bury moved that the Energy Commission suggest that before the 250 watt high pres- sure sodium units are installed, the 150 watt high pressure sodium alternatives be investigated and that a statement of comparison be made. Motion seconded. Discussion commenced with Gerard Messmer stating that the motion was out of order be- cause of the impossibility of converting the 400 watt with 150 watt high pressure sodium unit kits are available. Nancy Potter suggested that a study of the 150 watt high pressure sodium units in a like situation be made for comparison. Mr. Bury withdrew his motion and moved that the Energy Commission recommend that the Mayor ask NYSEG to delay installation of 250 watt high pressure sodium units until after the next Energy Commission meeting. There was no second to the motion. Incentives: _ Nancy Potter reported that she had contacted Personnel Administrator Joan Collins and that a meeting had been scheduled for January 18th with herself, Joan Collins, and Bernard Carpenter to discuss employee suggestions (dubbed, "BENESUGGS"). Also, that Joan Collins would like to meet with the whole committee for an ongoing employee pro- gram for energy conservation. Bruce John is willing to conduct other workshops. Since the first workshop was so well received, and since funds will be available, more workshops should be considered. Energy Task Force: John Clynes stated that hopefully the Tin Can Project will be on the next Board of Public Works Agenda. NYSEG report distributed. Mr. Clynes announced that New York State publications were available in his office for perusal or loan. TYZ-ALL window treatment advantages were highlighted; quick-fix method with one-year payback and that they can be removed and reused. -- 2 -- (Energy Task Force continued) Unanimous recommendation to proceed on City Hall , Hall of Justice and other appli- cable buildings. The possibility of the resale of the window treatment material to other agencies was dicussed. Hydropower: Benjamin Nichols reported that the Hydropower Commission had been reconstituted. Mr. Nichols reported that the Hydropower Committee is now specifically looking at new power at Six Mile Creek and is also reviewing progress at Falls Project. Mr. Nichols announced that there would be a tour of Fall 's area next Saturday morn- ing and those interested would meet at the Giles Street Bridge. Mr. Nichols stated that consultants on Falls Hydropower will meet in mid-January Ernest Bury voiced his concerns regarding peaking power vs. baseline power and watershed/water storage costs. Budget Update: Alderman Holman reported that there is $24,000 Contingency Account for further in- vestigation of hydropower and that $50,000 has been added to utility budget ear- marked for overruns of energy costs. Insulation Project: Elva Holman stated that an architectural study would be made to determine the feasibility of the Henry St. Johns School for use by City Youth Bureau. Ms. Holman reported that Common Council would advise the Commission that the goals of the Energy Commission be monitored to determine what is to be done if goals are not met Doug Dyllas declared that the Energy Commission has no authority to act to control energy conservation. Common Council will have to consider procedures and objectives. OLD BUSINESS: Kerosene Heaters Charter and Ordinance Committee will look at the issue of kerosene heaters being demonstrated and sold within the City while their use in the City is illegal . Mr. Nichols noted a warning on kerosene heaters. Mr. Lacey stated that if homes were tightened up kerosene heaters might not be needed. Doug Dylla announced that the next Energy Commission meeting to be held Thursday-, January 20th. - ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p. m. -- 3 --