2009-01-12 School Committee Minutes

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January 12, 2009 management experience primarily in the energy services industry. A partial resume is listed below: Beacon Integrated Solutions Managing Director Present BSG Strategy Group Principal Present NORESCO Director of Corporate Communication 2000-2002 American Management Director of Marketing and Public Relations 1999-2000 Services ServicEdge Partners, Inc. V.P. of Marketing and Sales 1997-1999 (KeySpan) Gas Research Institute N. E. Regional Account Manager 1995-1997 Boston Gas Company Director of Energy Management; Director of 1988-1995 Customer Research & Market Planning Ms. Greenblatt's role was as the consultant to the Evaluation Committee comprised of Mary DeLai, Joe Huggins, Bob LeLacheur, Ted McIntyre and Elaine Webb. The Evaluation team members provided the scoring which resulted in the ranking of the ESCOs. Ms. Greenblatt discussed the objectives of this meeting. She reviewed the schedule and the goals of the project. Ms. Greenblatt indicated that the Evaluation Committee was quite pleased with the quantity and quality of the respondents. There was a good mix of companies with different strengths to evaluate. She felt the Evaluation Committee was thoughtful and methodical in the review of the submittals. The top rated ESCO based on the evaluation process was NORESCO. The next step is to execute an Investment Grade Audit contract with the top rated firm, NORESCO. Once the contract is executed the selected company will do a thorough building and system audit. Ms. DeLai added that it is to our benefit to get as much info from this audit. The Town of Reading building managers (principals, department heads, etc.) will be instrumental in working with the ESCO to determine our needs. Once the audit is completed the Town will define the size and scope of the project during the Discovery phase. Methods of financing will also be discussed during this phase. This is a budget neutral project. After the Investment Grade Audit is completed the next step is for an Energy Services Agreement to be executed defining the requirements of the project. Design and construction will begin during the Implementation Phase. During the construction phase of the project the ESCO will have an on-site project manger for all aspects of the project. It was reiterated that the Performance Contracting ESCO guarantees units of energy savedand if the Town does not see this saving the ESCO reimburses the difference. In response to questions, Ms. DeLai and Ms. Greenblatt reinforced the fact that the Town will determine the size and scope of this project. It is important that all parties are comfortable with the direction that is chosen. Mr. Schubert asked Ms. Greenblatt about a possible conflict of interest having worked for the top ESCO respondent, NORESCO, in the past. She outlined her background. Her company does not work for any ESCO and she has no financial interest in the resulting contract. Her role as the consultant to the Town of Reading was to direct and guide the