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<br />Resource Conservation Advisory Board <br />Minutes <br />March 12, 2007 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br /> <br />Visitor Comments on Green Points and other Green Building Strategies <br />. Each of the guests commented on their perspective of the efficacy of various <br />strategies for working with green building programs. <br />. Boulder's Green Building representative provided the following comments: <br />1. A green building program is not static; it will evolve as lessons are <br />learned. <br />2. Boulder's green building program has been widely accepted by the <br />builders and the consumers. <br />3. The best approach for Louisville's green building program is to <br />adopt the elements of an existing program in the county so builders <br />will have one set of rules/incentives to follow. <br />. McStain's representative provided the following comments: <br />1. McStain does all their own inspection of the use of green building <br />techniques. <br />2. Some of their subcontractors require training on green building <br />requirements. <br />3. A future issue in green building will be interior air quality. <br />4. Wood is readily recyclable by a company that builds engineered <br />wood products. <br />5. In the near future, builders that are not "green" will be the <br />exception. <br />6. Any program adopted by Louisville should be as close as possible <br />to programs in the surrounding area. <br />7. McStain installs a vent tube from the basement to the attic to <br />remove radon. Basement air is always tested for radon. If the vent <br />tube proves to be insufficient, a fan is installed to remove more air <br />through the vent tube. <br />. Mona Newton provided the following comments: <br />1. Lot lines and orientation of the roof almost never prevents the <br />installation of an effective photovoltaic system. <br />2. Installation of the system's wiring is facilitated by the installation of <br />a capped tube that runs from the attic to the basement at the time <br />of construction. <br />3. Shade from large trees is the biggest obstacle to installing an <br />effective photovoltaic system. <br />Action Items: <br />Distill the visitor's comments to determine which, if any will be included in the <br />LRCAB goals. <br />Determine which, if any will be recommended to council. <br /> <br />2007 LRCAB Goals <br />. An additional meeting is required to further discuss LRCAB 2007 goals. <br /> <br />Adjourn - The meeting was adjourned at 9:25pm. <br />