Committees - Regular Meeting

Suprabhadham. Okay. Forgive me. We are now starting to work. Okay. Suprabhadham for everyone. Suprabhadham for everyone. We are now going to start yoga. Howard, do you have anything to say before we move on to other things? No. I was thinking. Anyway. Okay. What is the plan if it rains? Yes. Otherwise, no. I am on the side of not raining. Elise, are you there? Yes. Elise, I promised you that I would send you the details of the upcoming events. But I couldn't do it before this Saturday. No problem. We can share those details with you later.

Yes, of course. Okay. Okay. Um. The July minutes of Green Options are not with us.

So we can do it in September. Let me go straight to the Green Expo. Howard, is that the main reason for you to come here? No, let me see if there's anything else in yoga. All the stokes. Okay, okay, okay. Then I'll tell you about the Expo first. I don't want to say what's going on publicly. But in the next one or two days, I might have to change. Everyone in the committee knows that, right? I sent you a set-up plan last night. One thing has been left behind. That. Those were Don's favourite Toad parts. So, if I stay here, I can buy Toad parts tomorrow. Then he will be available to us. I think that's it. But look at what I sent. If you feel anything has been left behind, let me know. I'll add it. It was very easy to do. It was a copy-paste job. I have made a diagram about the trees. But to make that diagram, I went there and measured the place where the tree was standing. I thought we could put seven trees on that side of the road. But that would be a little too much. So we can act according to the circumstances. Then we can decide. Okay, let's do that.

Yes, we can do that. Okay. Jessica, I have sent that document now.

So, that's all there is to it. Now, if we talk about weather, I've been testing it for the past month. It's just for fun. But sometimes, the weather forecast says that it will rain one day after a month, but that doesn't make any sense. But, it only says that it will rain. But, it can mean anything. Either we will get a little rain, or we won't. So, we can wait and see. But, because of that, Come and set up. Yes, Tim, did you send that message? I saw that Peter Grant asked about the plan for the rain. If you are afraid that the things will get wet because of the tarpaulin, it is better to buy the tarpaulin, right? Did you send it only to Peter or does everyone have to send it? I think I gave everyone the tarpaulin. Good. Okay, good. And so, if people want tarpaulin, they have to buy it. Okay. Okay. They have a tent. If they need more, they have to give it. They can buy it. We are not going to buy tarpaulin. Okay. Okay. Um. Other than that, I have not heard anyone retreating from their activities. Um. Sometimes it happens. Sometimes it happens in the morning. So we can wait and see. Um. I felt one thing. We are bringing in more community groups at the expo. So I'm thinking of thinking of another way to make it happen next year. Yes, but that.

What do you mean?

That is, it was only related to the situation before. I like community groups. So this is more of a community. Yes, yes. It's like a fair. Yes, a fair that includes many things. So I don't know whether to change the name to Shelter Island Green and Community Fair or something else.

Understood.

Also, maybe we don't need the name EXPO. Or, another way is, if all the participating groups are not able to manage their activities, they may have to struggle with the situation. That's what I thought too. Yes. Yes, in other words, they shouldn't be the only ones who come looking for help for their problems. Tell me exactly what they are doing about the situation and the situation. I understand. To do.

To do. Their project.

No, no. I can understand that. But I think some groups are behaving like that. I don't think it's like that in the Senior Center and the Senior Citizens Foundation. Yes. Reason.

I think the Senior Center can talk about some of their activities. For example, their trips to Mishomiki. That is, they are definitely focusing their attention on the current problems. So, it may be a little difficult for them, but I think that staying on the green team is important. I don't know. I'm thinking.

So, let's think about it. 360. 40 days or more? 8 days or more. Okay, about the expo. Okay. Recycling Center's welcome. Dawn, can you or Christine talk about new things? Actually, I thought Joe would come and give us an update. Thank you. We submitted the questions to Joe. The interpreter did the same. Also, Joe prepared his own questions for many questions. That's why things are the way they are now. I don't know much about this either. Okay. Okay, then we'll have to talk to Joy and the interpreter.

Yes, I'll talk to them. Yes, I'll talk to Joy.

Okay.

Yes, I'm sorry. I think something has gone wrong. What are the questions?

Oh, Don, can you explain what the questions are? Where did she come from? In RFB, if there were any questions for those who offered an offer, we needed to submit an offer on 14th August. That was last Friday. We submitted questions on various locations, some of them were very detailed. As mentioned, Joe is working on some of them. He asked us to submit an offer on some of the cities and answer some of them. That's why Rob and I gave answers to some of the questions. After that, all the questions and answers will be presented to the person who gives all the possible offers.

Yes, there is no email about that. So, I... No, we kept it a secret.

Because some of the questions are very detailed and instructive, some of them are legal as I said. Okay. So Meg, are you planning to talk to Joey? I'll talk to Joey. Okay.

And also the town speaker.

No, I'll introduce you to Gillian Thomas. Okay.

Yes, because we have a time limit for their proposals. If they do not get answers to their questions, they will not get enough time to return to the proposal. That is, time is very important. Yes. Um, Don, I have a question to ask you. I spoke to Lynn and Arthur. She had an idea. She had a relationship with one of the companies. You said it in the sheet. Let's see. I think this is an emerald. It was an emerald.

Christine, please forgive me for interrupting. Someone from the Suffolk County Water or Health Department has come for some well testing. I'll be back in a few minutes. I'll be right back. Please forgive me. I'll contact you later. Okay. Um. Okay. Um. Community solar. Community solar.

That's why we haven't received any bids so far.

Um.

RFP, RFP, we have received a response.

We have received.

Oh, okay.

Lots of questions.

Okay. Good.

So, in the last meeting, many of you had spoken about Community Solar. Lynn Arthur had shared her website to sign up for Community Solar. Then, some of you had some questions. I sent Lynn a lot of questions. She returned them and I sent them to everyone. Good. I was wondering if anyone had anything to ask about these questions and answers. Howard. Yes. Yes, you have to come here. Come to the podium. Okay. From the Conservation Advisory Council, Howard John Hanson. My question is, has anyone used a battery backup in solar systems? That is, when power goes out, can they use it? Yes. Batteries are becoming more and more popular. Yes. Batteries are becoming more and more popular. Yes. Batteries are becoming more and more popular.

Yes. Batteries are becoming more and more popular. Yes. Batteries are becoming more and more popular. Yes. Batteries are becoming more and more popular. Yes. Batteries are becoming more and more popular. Then the battery we are talking about is lithium-ion instead of sodium-lithium. Anyway, this is less likely to catch fire. So I have to study a little more about the way cells are made, but she is more likely to catch fire. That is, she doesn't catch fire quickly.

Because people call me and ask for the price. Because our water pump is always a problem. We keep it in a bucket that we keep on the shelf in Dweep. Yes. So, people say it would be good if there was more battery backup. So, you can use solar, but it will cost. Yes. So, I was wondering if anyone who has used battery backup methods is here. Are you considering this as your home?

Yes, it is a little different from what I thought. Because we intend to make some educational materials about battery systems. Because it has started to be used by more people, it is very useful to do energy management in homes. This is a great solution, but you have to pay attention to the possibility of fire in the batteries.

Like Tesla.

Yes, exactly. Yes, yes.

So, this won't burn the house.

Okay, yes, to prevent the house from burning.

But there are more such methods for electric cars in Dweeb. So I'm wondering if anyone is using solar. I mainly use passive solar. Then it is done by lighting trees and designing the house that way. But I'm going to investigate this. Because it's difficult for me to do all that right now. So I'm going to investigate. Howard, one thing, I am sure that there are houses that combine solar and batteries in these buildings. Yes. I don't know if the building department is taking care of this.

The building department may be able to make a report on this. Yes.

I think the fire department will be interested in knowing where the batteries are stored as a solar facility. Yes.

We are considering how to reach everyone and get more information from Dweeb. I'll ask the building department.

I think I know someone with a Tesla wall battery with solar panels. But I'm not sure. I'll investigate.

That was my question, sir. In fact, can Christina help the neighbors of Sun United in this? I'll ask. Yes.

They are a national group that works for rooftop solar. They help people to collect bids from contractors for the construction of solar panels. Their website has a lot of interesting information. They may have something about batteries. Let's take a look at that. So let's check it out. Of course, this is something we have to do for people. Thank you for the question.

Christina, you and Don were talking before Don left. Oh, it was about the RFP response.

You said you talked to someone in Emerald. But it wasn't the contact that Lynn had. So I wanted to ask you about Emerald Solar. We can talk about it offline. I think it could be Rob. No, I thought it was you. Anyway, it's okay. I haven't spoken to anyone in Emerald.

Okay. Oh, okay. You didn't call an officer with a 10% chance, did you? I thought it was you.

Yes, I told them RFP was going to be announced.

Did you send it to them? Yes, we sent it. Yes, we sent it. It definitely came. It's the way to the town clerk.

Yes, we sent special emails to send details. I wanted to know if that thing was done. Anyway, we can talk about it offline.

I have sent the application you submitted to the contractor.

I know, but it wasn't an emerald. It was something else.

I've sent it to everyone who needed it.

Yes, I asked if you had it in the boxes of the companies you needed to send it to. I need to check that.

Okay, okay.

Yes, okay, thank you.

Okay.

Community Solar.

Community Solar. So, I don't know if everyone has reviewed the questions and answers that Lynn gave. Do you have any questions about our answers?

Yes, I don't know if you have finished reading it all. I read it one more time this morning before the meeting. It's very helpful. It would be better to read it twice, then it really starts to come to mind. Yes, it is very clear. That is, they are working together as a company, and they are adding people to it. In this situation, you will get 10% discount from the charge of your medical service, not from line charges. It is a special charge, only for the medicine you use. This is very easy. All you have to do is give your name and some details in the PSCG bill. They will register you and you will continue to earn 10% in the bill. So this is very easy. If you tell them what part of the Linn is in this, they will be aware of it. It was a program called Community Solar, which was growing in other parts of New York State, but there were not so many programs in Long Island. Since they were very interested in the solar program, they tried their best to make it a reality in East and Long Island. They join this company because they don't have their own business. That's why they want to use this program and support Solar. That's why they show interest in it. This is a good thing. There's nothing they don't like about it. That's why I sent an email. I know everyone is in a hurry. I don't know if you saw it. But I was in a meeting with Lynne and her co-workers in Sag Harbor, talking about what is happening in solar in different towns in East and Long Island and sustainable issues. They said that there are about 80 slots left in this community solar project. That's a week and a half ago. So I don't know if he's full. Because the woman in Sag Harbor said, Oh, we're interested. I'll talk to the town. They said, We don't want to take all your slots. Lynn said, No, you can take it. Because it's the first time for those who come first. So the town meter is not in the recycling center. Because it's a demand meter. But if the town meters are not demand meters, and they are only used in the normal charging department, they are willing to join this community solar program, which can earn 10% of the town's electricity charge. Therefore, if you decide to establish solar, you will not be able to continue with the community solar program at the same time. It is easy to get out of it. You cannot do both at the same time. You will not get double benefits. But it is easy to use. If you know one month ahead, you can get out of the program. Therefore, I personally think that the people of Dweeb should create awareness about this. This will be useful for those who get electricity from trees or for those who cannot install solar for other reasons. I know that there are a lot of houses like this here. But if you can't install solar, this is a way to make some money and to build security. I'm sure other methods will come into play, but we don't know when. Yes, that's right. Okay, good.

So, when you get the time, check it out.

Okay, and... I've sent a flagged email. So... You know, right? A lot of things are coming your way.

Do you have any questions about Donnie, Charity and Lynn's plans? Yes, I also felt the same. Now I understood it.

That is, I understood it better. Yes, Don, for you.

Yes, yes, continue, Don.

Of course, even if this is a community solar. We have to be clear. What do we have to say?

Yes, we should not accept only one particular planet. So, not only Lynn, but which community solar should be discussed?

Yes, but I don't think there are any other community solar brokers. I think this is the only thing. We should generalize it.

No, no, no.

Lynn suggested that we should start a system called Shelter Island Community Solar.

No, that's it. That's still hers. That's not it. Okay, then what can we do? For example, let's have a general overview of Green Expoil Community Solar. Yes. People can ask general questions about Community Solar. We are not suggesting this particular method, but we just want to know the interests of those who are unable to do so due to trees falling or for any other reason.

It would be nice if they could sign up for something. As far as I know, this is the only way we have now. So, if you want community solar, it is possible to connect this organization with the residents and the community solar system. Community solar systems are all different.

It is a profitable institution. Yes, but I don't think they are making a lot of profit.

Whatever it is. Okay, but what do you want to do? Should we say that we are not involved in it because someone is doing a business? I don't understand that. Last year, I'll give you an example. Last year, Ben suggested a system for a special company.

That's why he was encouraging us to investigate it.

Yes, it was a community solar system in Brookhaven. He had given it to the public. Okay, to the public. Yes, that's what he was talking about. Yes. That's why he is doing it in many ways, from time to time. So, be careful. So, the question is, how can we know about him? Yes. You know, right? The reason. Then how? In my opinion, it's a lie. I don't think it's a lie. Yes, yes, yes. I'm saying that as an example.

So my point is, how can we take this forward to answer Don's question? For example, when we invite companies to the expo, we invite them all to get a chance.

I fully understand that. The question is, where is the central electricity system for community solar systems? There is a slide on the website of NYSERDA. But when I looked a year ago, the systems here were not in it. So I don't know if it's something people can refer to. Maybe it's been updated more now. I don't know.

That is, we have to conduct an investigation. You have investigated it, right?

I will investigate it.

So, when we investigated, did you find that the charity had to go away? Yes. Will the core still fall?

Yes, yes.

Do you still have a choir? Yes.

You have 7 people.

You need 4 people, right? Where? We have 5 people. Oh, I was just counting. But, but you need 7 people, right? Right. Yes, but that is your... 5. 5. Yes, we need 5 people. But for a choir, I think we need 3 people out of 5.

No, but I think that in the committee, your official seat is 7. Because there are no seats now. So, your quorum is 4. I think it depends on the number of seats available. No. This is a new thing for me. No, it depends on the number of seats available in the committee.

Done.

We have one, but never one. Okay.

Okay, then what do we have to do here? We have already discussed most of it.

Yes, yes, we can do it.

So, to end this part of the discussion, I think we can have a discussion. Okay. Let's see what's out there. Yes. Then we will discuss it.

Many people don't understand the idea of community solar. Definitely. So, we can do it. Yes. Yes. Okay.

We need to explain the idea. Okay.

I think that's a good thing. Okay.

So, with that in mind, isn't it helpful to create a leguleg related to community solar on Saturday? So that people can understand what it is and can ask you questions. Yes. Yes. Isn't that helpful?

Yes, but right now I am looking at the projects on your website called NYSER. There are a lot of projects there, but most of them are non-existent. Okay. You won't be able to apply for PSG or PSG, so it won't be seen as a project. So, we can contact NYSER or ask Lynn, if you have any comments. I have a direct contact with NYSER. Okay. I have a direct contact with them. That would be very good, because once people are sent to the NYSER website, they can see the projects coming online. But I don't think it's available now.

Um, let me say it again, do we need a cheat sheet about Xpoil Community Solar? Of course. It's possible for people to ask a lot of questions, right? Okay. Um, Christina, can you do this because I'm working on another cheat sheet?

Yes, yes. I'll do it.

I'll do it. Good. I need this today. Because I need to send this and print it. I know. I'll try.

When do you need it today?

I need to send this to Inksport. We can print it. Anything. We can print it from here.

If you can print it here, it will be good enough for people to read. Okay, we can talk about what we need later. Okay.

Okay, let it be like that. Um, then the general part of yoga ends here. Um, me and you. Yes. I feel unwell today. So, it would have been nice if you could stay for a while.

I have something to talk to you. I have to go out for a few minutes. I have a suggestion. I suggest to end the general yoga.

Okay, okay, see you on Saturday. I'll wait. Okay, see you.