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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-02-08 Climate Advisory Committee Minutes.� grk4 Town of Reading RECEIVED .; Meeting Minutes TOWN CLERK READIN 1, MA. r�'PJ9+INCOPOCP' Board - committee - Commission - Council: 2023 MAR -8 P 3: I Climate Advisory Committee Date: 2023-02-08 Time: 07:00 PM Building: Reading Town Hall Location: Berger Room Address: 16 Lowell Street Purpose: Bi -monthly meeting Attendees: Members - Present: David Zeek, Chair; Ray Porter, Secretary; Genady Pilyaysky, Member; Walt Talbot, Member Members - Not Present: Travis Estes, Member; Others Present: Ben Ream Gina Snyder, Green Sense Editor Jack Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Ray Porter Topics of Discussion: Meeting was held via a Zoom Conference Call Welcome to Members and Guests Review minutes, vote on acceptance Meeting minutes reviewed and approved for 1/25/2023 Polystyrene Bylaw • Dave reviewed meeting with the Board of Health • Board of Health asked that a procedure be prepared that inspectors can follow to identify polystyrene products (flyer) • The Climate Advisory Committee should not speak for the Board of Health about implementing the polystyrene bylaw • Dave and Genady to arrange a follow-up meeting with the Public Health Director • Dave to consult with Usha Pilllia to have North Reading to adopt a polytyrene ban Net Zero Plan • Date for initiating plan not established Page 1 1 msaae Town of Reading - Meeting Minutes Green Communities Designation • Coordinator for this region promoted to a new role • New regional coordinator not identified Tree Plantings in Reading • Mike Hannaford is the Tree Warden (he has many competing responsibilities) • The Town only manages public space (tree lawn) • Permit needed to cut a tree in a wetland area • iTree is a tool that defines the ecological value of trees • Town will plant a tree (far a fee) on property adjacent to public space • Fidel recommended looking at Arlington for tree replacement policy • Maintenance of the tree is needed through the first year after planting • State bill about urban reforestation, resubmitted in last session • Community Planning & Development Commission (CPDC) coordinated projects with developers relative to setbacks and green space requirements • Walt and Gena to follow-up on links to other committees and relevant bylaws • Walt and Gena plans to speak with the Town Tree Warden to discuss implementation proposed rules Heating/Cooling Survey for 2023 • Already received 2,875 • Gena will attempt to boot up the scanner • Walt to assist in separating scanable surveys from forms CAC Update to the Select Board (Feb 21) • Dave to present to Select Board meeting on February 21 • Ray and Gena to attend Library Landscaping Committee • Gena also accepted to committee Goals of this Committee for 2023 • Current commitments o Polystyrene ban o Heating / cooling survey for 2023 • Green Community Application o Previously lead through Town Planning o Need to pass article at Town Meeting (fee contribution) o RMLD to Implement charging system • Solar Installations on Town Building Roofs • Heat Pumps Adoption • Energy Stretch Code Adoption • Transportation topics • Create a survey of Town engagement and priorities (Travis and Genady) Calendar of Coming Events 2/21 RCAC Presentation to Select Board 2/22 Climate Advisory Committee - Zoom Next meeting 2/22/2023 at 7:00 pm Page 1 2