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HATS Meeting February 10, 2011 Final Meeting Minutes Approved May 26, 2011 Members Present: Michael Rosenberg, Chair; Elise Woodward; Sara Mattes; Others in attendance Lisa Mustapich, Clerk Bedford Planning Board, Richard Canale, Lexington Planning Board, Sara Arnold, MPA, Dorothy Steele, Massport, Sharon Williams, MPA; Energy Committee Representatives - see below Mr Rosenberg opened the meeting at 7 35pm with welcome and introductions Elect Chair: Ms. Mattes moved to nominate Ms. Woodward as the new Chair. Mr. Rosenberg seconded the motion. Approved 3-0-0. Confirm Clerk Responsibilities and Compensation The Board confirmed the Clerk responsibilities and that Concord would pay the salary for the next quarter. Review meeting dates The standard meeting date is the 4th Thursday and will continue that way The next meeting will be Thursday, March 24, 2011 Energy Initiatives in the HATS Towns: The following representatives were in attendance and introduced themselves Sean Newell, Lexington Assistant Director for Public Facilities, Joe Musacchia, Chair of the Lexington Energy Conservation; Brenda Kelly, Bedford Energy Task Force, Abigail Hafer, Bedford Energy Task Force, Charlie Parker, Sustainable Energy Committee from Concord, John Snell, Chair Lincoln Energy Committee Each representative gave a summary of their energy initiatives as follows: Joe Musacchia (Lexington) Staff supports DPF and DPW Support includes specific technical reviews for grant proposals, architectural design review, support at Town Meetings and communications. The town lights have recently been upgraded to CFL's and induction lights, which are expected to give a 75% reduction in energy use for this lighting They are beginning an initiative to replace traffic lights to LED's They received an MTC grant for solar and purchased trash compactors, which reduces the need for trucks in and out of the area transporting trash bins. They are working on a biomass RFP to see what options are The location of the site for this was discussed and because of the location would be worth synergistic efforts Ms Mattes was recommended to contact Bill Hadley, DPW Director in Lexington, regarding this in relation to Lincoln.