This is again it it was 2014 after you know uh it was 2021 and MASC updated it and we had not updated it. Yeah. Now that now that we have this up there there was one that was primarily just updating the references. Right. Yes. Uh I can't remember which one it was and that was the one that we were going to we were going to move over. Yeah. Yeah. So I again I mean going through them I I think it's important because they are first reads um that if if you want to go ahead and um I guess the only thing it would have been personally I'll all of you been working on say I'll take a closer look I think what I'm most interested in there substantive changes that no I think we really hammer out no no if it's just wording Yep. Yeah.
Um so there were a bunch of things that were discussed during our meeting last week. Their scope was pretty extensive. Um Tim, I know you're into the fuel cell and the batteries. Um and that was a discussion that we had with them last week about talking about behind the meter um in front of the meter and possible locations for a fuel cell versus battery system and just naming some of our concerns with either system. Uh we also spent a significant amount of time on potential solar options um because of the good payback on solar. So essentially the the update is that we need to do this this comprehensive energy audit uh prior to moving forward with any additional work or commitments with Johnson Controls and that's going to take a little bit of time. Uh the one challenge right now is um they're phasing out some of the rebate programs.
So, so the overall majority of these are changes to align with the updated MASC policies. Correct. And there were a couple and there were a couple that we we asked Jim, hey, you make sure Jen checks this one and obviously she she has. So, uh, so for the most part, it's aligning with there and and so I guess he double checks both both MS and Jen is taking. Um but there were enough changes where it's like okay let's do two because at the end of the day unless we need to enact it earlier what's the harm in two reads gets more more pe people more time right but none of them are really like debate worthy you know there was nothing that we talked about the other day that like oh wow we're going to really want to dig into this you're really just aligning with the with the law no so I mean personally you guys want to go through it policy by policy, it's fine.
Uh like the ITC is phasing out the 30% rebate. Uh and so in order to leverage some of the rebate programs that might be uh being phased out, there's kind of a some contractual uh commitments that we have to do within a certain time frame. Bin is managing all of those right now, but just letting you know that it makes it a little more time-sensitive than our previous energy performance contract because it didn't feel like there was a time crunch to make be able to maximize the rebates that were available to us. So that's the little bit of the energy performance contract.
I I don't have the need to look at it more carefully. Yeah. I mean, I prefer to handle it like if people have a question or a concern on a particular policy, then you can bring it forward and we'll answer it that for you to the best of our ability, but if if not, then there's no reason for us to just sort of rehash. I mean it was it's vetted through the subcommittee and then anything that we had concern about um we beded through our attorney. Most of this isn't our input. So typically if it was a first read and we had hey this is what we wanted to do we would be noting that to you right uh the overwhelming majority of this is hey going back realigning it with an updated policy uh and potentially agenda. So, um, I I would I if there was something on there like, hey, when we modified it or we added this, we would I think we should summarize it and to make sure you're highlighting the stuff that came from us, but most of this did not.
Tim, I know you're you've spent a little bit more time on this being part of the committee that worked to identify Johnson controls, but I don't know if anyone has any questions about that. Yeah. No, the only my only comment is I'm glad to hear that there's a real serious look at the ITC because um Yeah. So, for people who are watching at home, that's a federal tax credit. And with the budget that's happening right now, there's a really good chance it'll disappear in the notsodistant future. And if we could take advantage of it in the meantime, I'd be perfectly willing to um, you know, casting a vote in terms of, you know, a a well a a well-considered proposal. And I do think that, frankly, I think it's something that could happen relatively quickly. And I just want to I just want to put this on your radar.
Just jump at me as the agenda. Yep. You have um two references to JFA prohibition of hazing hazing. Is that one policy or the No, it's it's or is that a dash e? It's dash E. It's its own category. We and we spent some time talking about what that was. We had to we had to investigate that as well, but it is its own little category for some reason. Um and I know R stands for regulation, but I don't know what E stands for, right? Yeah. I don't think we ever got to the bottom of what it stands for, but we looked at we looked at it and said, "Yeah, right." Like we're not gonna fight about, you know, we saw no reason to get rid of it. Yeah. Yeah. So, do we want to uh how are we approaching it? Are we going to vote them all?
I in my mind I'm not wedded to uh Cheshire borders because the way the the state level incentives work like for virtual net metering I believe that that works on Eversource borders which is 80% of the state and land in certain towns is going to be a lot less expensive than land in Cheshure. Mhm. And I'm not talking about us buying it, but if we did a deal with somebody, they might buy the land and we're just buying the electricity like we would from any other supplier. Simple point being that um the tax credits may change a this year and uh we should not be simply limited to Cheshire borders. I think we probably want to expand beyond that and I'm confident that Johnson Controls is all over that. um fully aware of what I'm talking about. So, just to offer that up uh because I think there's I I suspect that there's projects that are probably shovel ready is my guess that we could just uh sign a contract and become the offtaker for the electricity and they put shovels in the ground and be done with it easily within a year.
These are first. They're all their first reads anyway. So, we're just going to move on to the next subject and then we will have the second read at the next meeting. Yep. So, take some time to go through those and then which will probably be the last policies for uh this year because we don't have any enough meetings left to do first and second read. uh I mean the only thing we would do is I mean if we had some for consent agendas put those on. Right. Well and we can still do updates and stuff like that in preparation for and we can you know do a first reader. Sure. Board over the summer. You want to come in 40 of them all ready for a consent agenda. Jim's Jim's got to get through this. It's it's in his goal. A lot of stuff in there.
Uh probably less than that. And the timing matters in terms of the ITC, the little that I uh understand of what just happened with the House bill in Washington. Um the moments there there's specific moments in time when that tax credit is available. And I suspect that there's projects that are shovel ready that would still be able to meet those time limits as of today. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. And I would say with that, you know, without going down too much of a rabbit hole, you know, there's the the requirements to access the ITC before it potentially goes away, um, is not too high of a a burden. You know, it's it's like 5% of pro program costs. So, it wouldn't be about getting everything done before the the credit the credit goes away. Yeah, I I think it's I think it's doable, but you would ultimately have I suspect you would have to fasttrack that as part of the project.
Never found a policy we couldn't write. All right. Who's got a motion to approve? All in favor? I I We have gifts and donations. Okay. Do that anymore. Remember we go back to the first part of business. The organizations. There's nothing new here. Same old, same old. And I still got retired. It wasn't on her paper that she printed out ago. Exactly. I printed this out today. Really? Is that beat up? Before we go into your school member reports, uh I I do want to remind folks that 11th is when we recognize our retirees as well. So that'll be 5:00 start down. Okay. 5:30. Uh I think may have put five, but typically 5:30 is I think 5:30 was the invite I got. She did put 5:30. Yeah, I'm pretty sure. Okay. Reports. Abishek. Yes. So, this has been kind of a chaotic uh past couple weeks.
Um, but it would not necessarily be contingent on the facilities audits, the the audit of the facilities. We'd simply need to know that we're going to use 5 million kilowatt hours a year. And we know that because I think the town uses about 6 million kilowatt hours a year. So, you could sign a contract for three or four million and lowball it there. We know we're going to be using that for the next 20 years regardless of efficiency measures or anything like that. So, I'm good. You're good.
Um AP exams have just finished and this past Friday, as Mr. Dr. Kyra alluded to, we said goodbye to our seniors. Um and they had a couple meetings. They had a meeting today and they're going over what they're doing senior week, graduation, um, and class day and all those things. They're they're getting right into that. Um, but right now we're more turning to final exams which will be coming in around two to three weeks. So, I'll see you guys um right when that's about to happen. Um, but finals final exams and school elections are also happening. So, uh, I am up for re-election for this position as well. Um, do you have a content? Do you have an opponent? I think there's there's six people running and five slots. So, I think we have one opponent. Um, but a lot of grades have very high participation.
Sam, any any questions about the EPC? All right. Awesome. Uh, is this the point where I someone makes a motion to adjourn? Uh, yeah, I can make a motion to adjurnn, but Jeff, I was wondering if I could hold on to you for a minute afterward. Okay. But Emily and Mike, you can go if that's okay. Sure, we'll do. Okay. So, you've made the motion to Great. Awesome. Thanks all. I hope you have a great evening. In favor? I'm sure Sam's in favor. Yes. All right. Thank you.
As you get to senior and juniors, it kind of dwindles down um as things get more set in, but we're looking to a compet competitive election season and uh the conclusion of the school year. So, it's been a pleasure meeting with you guys. Oh my gosh, it's been so great to have you. Um, and if if you're busy studying for finals, you know, we totally, you know, I I got one final, I'll be here. Don't worry. Okay, good. Swing that. Uh, I took a lot of AP exams. So, yeah, that's worse. Yeah, but at least you're getting it done and hopefully, right? Exactly. And you'll get yourself some college credits. Yeah. Tina. Um, well, and Abashek may want to add to this as well, too, but the junior class had their prom a couple of weeks ago. Um, it seems like it was a a smashing success.
Everyone, you know, seemed to have a good time. You may want to add in. Yeah, I mean, prom was amazing. Uh, the venue was very beautiful. Sunrise on the lake. Um, and we got some amazing pictures. Grand March was great, too. It It was just an amazing time. Oh, good. You all looked great. Seemed to be a lot of fun. Um, and let's see what else. Um, I haven't been to any substantive meetings. There hasn't been an Ashpack meeting um since we last met, but um I was able to go to the um the per the last performance of the band um last week and uh they you know honored their seniors and it was a great performance. So they all did great. Um that's about it for my update. Oh, and tomorrow's the No, not tomorrow. Friday is the reality fair which I'm looking forward to.
One of my favorite events of the year. Yeah, I probably forgetting bunches of things that I don't really have much to to report. I went to the Grand March as well, so I'll seem to be just the reality fair organizational meetings that go awesome. Um, and I don't have anything to add. I already shared the whack of stuff. Um, and I guess before we come back, right, is going to be graduation class day. Correct. So, class day starts at what time? 9:10. 9:15. 9:15. And and I don't want to elongate the meeting, but I do I did forget to mention how amazing the the high school art show was. Was able to attend the high school art show on art saves. Good. Yeah. And uh the the work that our students do is just it's amazing. It's mindboggling. I I I saw so many different pieces that were on display that I would have paid for.
It was just just amazing work that they do. So our our art department at Ashlin High School has much to be proud of. I mean to to that I mean Mike and I had a nice morning uh this morning. Um, one of our um, young ladies, Rebecca Kriezmann, um, participated in the MIA state uh, girls golf championships today and finished fifth. Uh, wow. Uh, yeah. And I don't remember how many players were there, but hundreds. And she Great. So, we Mike and I went over and watched five holes of her play this morning. She actually played at my golf course. Um, which was great. Um, and she's as as always, she's just this big bundle of smiles. Um, she's a great kid. Great kid. And, uh, proud of how she rebounded well. I mean, she started out not playing well, but then had a great rest of the day.
And I think shot 78 maybe today, which was amazing. Top five. Just once. Top five. Yeah. Yeah. It was great. Good for her. Well, let's make for her second round of the year because she played softball. So, her dad was telling us it was only her second 18 hole round of the year. Wow. Pretty impressive. Yeah. Yeah, that was it. No, thank you for sharing that. Great. Yeah, thanks for reminding me. That was one of the things I forgot. The artist. It's always the best with Scott. Okay. So, move second. All in favor? I Thanks everyone. Um, so
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