HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-EC-1984-11-15 CITY of ITHACA
ENERGY COMMISSION
108 E. GREEN ST.
ITHACA, NY 14850
607-272-1713
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1984
CITY HALL, THIRD FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
PRESENT: Gerard Messmer, Bea Brownell , Joseph Laquatra, Jeanne Fudala,
Harold Jones, Lew Durland, and Staff Liaison John Clynes
THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:40 P.M. BY GERARD MESSMER.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes were approved. Mr. Messmer noted that the item
e had volunteered for was to get pricing on aluminum triple track storm windows ,
which he has done.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Toe Laquatra reported Doug Dylla had made tentative arrangements for them to ap-
pear on the WHCU talk show and asked for input. Joe was concerned because plans
on rental housing code were not finalized. The proposed study might be done with
Cornell work-study students. The Tompkins County Energy Housing Committee has
asked that additional inquires be made other than storm window determinations.
Joe will pursue the Cornell program. Harold Jones commented that at some point
RSVP might be able to help out with volunteers. The County Planning Commission
has asked Joe to make a presentation on Energy Commission's activity with rental
housing.
Gerard Messmer reported on aluminum storm window prices:
up to 101 united inches $40.00
101 to 107 48.00
107 to 115 55.00
over 115 1 .16/U.I.
(Less 25% + for carload quantity)
Lew Dur land submitted figures he worked out on theoretical savings using storm
windows indicating 58¢/square foot/year if gas were the fuel and $1 .25/square foot/
.year if electric.
At this point John Clynes suggested we seek the Building Department's help in
the survey since they are inspecting daily.
TARGET APPLICATIONS:
John Clynes reported for Bob Snell that the first energy efficient replacement
motor had been ordered and that Board of Public Works had recommended relamping
of the first level of Green Street Ramp to Common Council .
MISER OF THE MONTH(S) :
Harold Jones reported that No. 9's was being recognized for reduction in electric
consumption during the summer months.
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OLD BUSINESS:
John Clynes remarked that no particular action had evolved from last month's dis-
cussion on street lighting. Gerard Messmer suggested that he and Chuck Barber
take a look at the area bounded by Geneva and Plain streets from State to Cas-
cadilla Streets.
HYDROPOWER:
Bea Brownell questioned the status of hydropower and lack of any word to our mem-
bers for some time. (John Clynes requested Helen Mary Jones to include Brownell
and Jeanne Fudala on mailings
NEXT MEETING:
The December meeting was scheduled for one week earlier than normal , so it will
be held on Thursday, December 13, 1984 at 7:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
JotLiaison
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