HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-EC-1984-05-17 CITY of ITHACA
ENERGY COMMISSION
'108 E. GREEN ST.
ITHACA, NY -14850
607-272-1 71 3
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, MAY 17, 1984
CITY HALL 3rd FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
PRESENT: Doug Dylla, Bea Brownell , Gerard Mesmer, Harold Jones, Doug-Carrey Beaver,
Paulete Conroy, Jeanne Fudala, Staff Liaison John Clynes, and guests-Lewis
Durland and Thomas D. Hoard.
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p. m. by Doug Dylla.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes were approved as rendered.
CORRESPONDENCE: None
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Doug Dylla introduced Lewis Durland, mechanical engineer with Common
Sense, who resides at 442 North Aurora Street. Lew is interested in
being appointed to Energy Commission. Doug Mentioned that was fortu-
nate since both Jim Holway and Doug-Carrey Beaver are leaving town
and hence the Commission.
PRESENTATION: Chairman Dylla introducted Building Commissioner Thomas D. Hoard as
the feature of the evening. His presentation was the New York State
Energy Code and how it impacted on the community. Mr: Hoard remarked
in response to a question that it applies to new construction or major
renovation. There are no codes that force property owners to comply
with energy considerations retroactively. He addressed the mechanism
for changing the housing code through the committee structure of the
ci ty.
A discussion followed on the possibility of having rental properties
rated for energy efficiency and having this information available to
tenants. The possibility of getting and using information from "bene-
volent" landlords who have insulated, etc. was broached.
Mr. Hoard recommended the best approach as being the education of pro-
spective tenants so they are concious of energy costs.
Pts. Brownell brought up the one-or-two apartment lanalorgroup and
Mr. Hoard replied that the size of this group is significant and that
they would probably appreciate help on how best to improve efficiency.
Mr. Jones mentioned using the community center for educational sessions.
Chairman Dylla asked if something more than a Certificate of Compliance
could be issued, like a "gold star" for meeting certain energy criteria.
Mr. Hoard commented that monitoring of results, i .e. energy consumption,
should be considered before such an award.
Chairman Dylla recommended that Energy Commission invite the Cornell
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Presentation:
Director of Off-Campus Housing to next Energy Commission meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Hydropower Commission: Ms. Brownell volunteered to represent Energy Commission
and Mr. Jones would help (substitute).
Target Applications: John Clynes reported for Robert Snell :
SOUTHSIDE: Following are needed:
1 . control on oven exhaust
2. pipe insulation
3. cooling fans to destratify in both gym
and second floor
4. Tyz-All on one window
NO. 9's: Needed:
1 . new insulated roof (encourage skylight
removal )
2. weather seal in pole area in arraratus
room
3. pipe wrap in apparatus area
4. Engineering Department should investigate
vestibule doors
5. new overhead doors (not as energy fund)
6. insulate tanks and pipe in upper mechanical
room
HALL OF JUSTICE; Quote finally received from Johnson Controls
($13,000.00 +) part of which is repair and
part conservation so funding should be divided.
Miser of the Month: Mr. Jones questioned if in the future we should consider other
than city facilities as recipients.
Award was made to Streets and Facilities Garage. Mr. Jones
asked Mr. Clynes to explain the capital improvement made at
this facility to the new members.
Increases in consumption at Tin Can and Southside were discussed.
Mr. Clynes commented that maybe due to rental of a wing at the
Tin Can and increase in activities of Southside.
Chairman Dylla recommended that Target Applications take a look
at the Tin Can next.
OLD BUSINESS: The poor distribution of heat at Greater Ithaca Activities Center was
discussed, with several in attendance aware of the complaint.
NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Clynes reported that the local State Energy auditor has visited
all the fire stations and several other city facilities.
Ms. Brownell distributed a summary of her efforts on her residence
which includes a rental apartment. Chairman Dylla thought it would
be good as an inclusion in a package for a September promotion via
Ithaca Journal special issue or elsewhere. Discussion followed on
Energy Commission sponsorship of a seminar, utilizing NYSEG for
promoting it, dates, what to include, etc.
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
NEXT MEETING: Thursday, June 21 , 1984