WOODSTOCK ENVIRONMENTAL
COMMISSION
April
7, 2021 Zoom Meeting
Alex Bolotow, Chair, called the meeting of the WEC to order at
7:00 pm on April 7, 2021.
Members Present: David Gross (Vice
Chair), Julia Blelock, Bob Wolff (Secretary), Alex Bolotow (Chair), and Arlene
Weismann. Members Absent: Nick Foad.
Guests were Ken Panza, Laura Ricci (Town Board Member), and Michael
Waite.
Julia moved to adopt the
evening’s proposed agenda. David seconded the motion and the agenda was adopted
as follows:
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Name
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Gross, D
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Foad, N
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Weissman, A
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Blelock, J
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Wolff, B
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Moran, E
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Bolotow, A
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Vote
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Yes
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A
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Julia moved to approve the
minutes for the March 17, 2021 meeting. Erin seconded the motion and the
minutes were approved as follows:
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Name
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Gross, D
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Foad, N
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Weissman, A
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Blelock, J
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Wolff, B
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Moran, E
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Bolotow, A
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Vote
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Yes
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A
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Correspondence
Alex reported mail regarding WEC’s budget
status. Additionally, the WEC the Talk
of the Towns magazine.
Announcements
Erin noted that it may a good idea for WEC to
ask Solar Generation to join a future meeting and make a presentation of their
services.
Updates
Ashokan Pumped Storage Hydro
Project. The WEC submitted comments
to the Town Board for inclusion in their public comments to FERC regarding
opposition to the application by Premium Energy.
Open Space Planning. The WEC agreed to evaluate the town for pristine
properties, using the NRI as a guide as well as looking at the availability of
Greenway Grants.
Youth Center Energy Audit. Ken to provide
additional contacts for researching the use of NYSERDA’s $5,000 grant for an
energy audit of the Woodstock Youth Center.
Natural Resources Inventory/CEA/Planning Board. The Planning Board members are likely to attend by
training by Hudsonia. Additionally, the
Town Board will provide training on the implementation of CEAs in their process
at the April 29 meeting.
NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities. Woodstock is now a Designated Community. The WEC discussed the benefits and logistics
of pursuing using the $5,000 grant for upgrades to the Youth Center. Julia will determine next steps.
NYSERDA Stretch Codes. A
presentation to the Town Board is scheduled for May 11.
Other Business
The WEC members
engaged in a lively discussion regarding the protocol for moving to “in person”
meetings.
Adjournment
Alex adjourned the meeting at 7:59 pm.
