HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-05-01-UTIL-min.pdf Minutes of the Electric Utility Ad-hoc Committee
Mav 1 2002
Attendants:
Roger Borghesani,Nick Cannalonga, David Chamberlin, Paul Chemick,Norman Goble,
Peter Enrich, Ingrid Klimoff, David Pavlik, Patrick Mehr, Kelly Zeoli, Emily Donavan,
Robert Reid
Robert Reid was introduced as new member to the committee.
Roger Borghesani acting as chair started the meeting in the absence of committee chair
Paul Chernick(who arrived shortly after the meeting started). Roger stated that a 3'aparty
information would be in three categories.
- Town Buildings and properties
- Schools
- Recreation
A handout was provided to all attendants. The handout listed several of the Towns
accounts for power usage. The handout listed the; account numbers, building location,
billing rates; account number; department, kWh (FY01)and the total cost (FY01). There
were no accounts listed for the fire or school departments. Patrick Mehr pointed this out
and suggested that these accounts be added to the list.
Ingrid Klimoff and Roger reported that the information on billing records that they have
reviewed is poorly presented on the bills and is unclear and what is being billed. They
also commented that the information available to the town should be made clear.
Patrick stated that the Clarke School is one of the largest accounts for the Town of
Lexington. He suggested that we get a price quote for power to some of the larger
accounts not several small accounts.
Dave Chamberlin recommends that we contact our account representative to help explain
the billing information. The account representative for the Town of Lexington is Patrick
McDonnell.
Emily stated that a list of requests should be presented to Nstar. The list would be several
items to help the committee have a clear picture on some if not all the current billing
information.
Patrick listed 3 things that committee should obtain to move forward on this item:
A review of all meter data
Consolidated billing information
Aggregation Analysis
Roger and Dave Chamberlin pointed out that large billing information is difficult to
obtain. Roger reported it would take approximately a month or so to clear up information
we already have.
Roger and Dave Chamberlin stated that the Town should find out if the Opt-out option is
available and get prices from 5 to 6 suppliers. The prices for the top ten accounts would
be the most useful information.
Norman Cohen explained the exemption of 30b regarding energy contracts for
aggregation. Dave Chamberlin will get information on terms and conditions of
agreements he has worked with. He informed the committee that the terms and
conditions should include:
1 List of accounts
2. Currents rates
3. Proposed rate structure to 2005
Ingrid distributed a report of her work with the Town of Bedford and Gordon Feltman.
He is a selectmen and is interested in aggregation. They are having the same type of
problems with the billing information from Nstar. He has offered any help and would
like to work with the committee in Lexington.
Several committee members had to leave the meeting due to time constrants.
Patrick and Paul reviewed a power distribution map of Medfield and inquired to Dave
Pavlik if he knew of any maps for Lexingtion. Dave is not familiar with any maps, but
offered to work on Nstar to provide the committee with maps.
Patrick reported on the progress he was having with the double pole database. He has
found that the Fire Department is contributing to the delay of the double pole removal.
He suggested the committee request the Fire Department provide additional staff to
expedite the removal of double poles.
Patrick and Paul requested information on any information the Town could provide on
bid information and priding to start work on fmding other suppliers for the Town.
The next meeting was set for May 22 at 7:30.