Building Code Board of Appeals Minutes 2009 03 19

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Building Code Board of Appeals Minutes 03/19/09 Page 2 of 4 Website for details. Her expertise is mainly with the residential side. She advocates using the "LEED" program over other systems because it provides independent 3rd party verification rather than self-certifying. Patti said we have 6,000 LEED APs in Colorado and we should use them for their expertise. c. Green Building Discussion: Direction for Louisville Paul Wood and Michael Jones went to a recent "Transition Louisville" meeting and met David Johnston, with "What's Working", They said they were very impressed with his presentation and the city is negotiating to hire him as a facilitator in this process of public outreach. We also met with Mona Newton with the Governors Energy Office, and Andy Johnson, with DAJ Design, and with "Transition Louisville" group. Paul Wood said "the people are concerned about energy and how that relates to the efficiency of their own homes. We have many questions and concerns regarding a sustainability program. How can we get the greatest return for the constituents' dollar? How much will a program impact staff, and what type of education program will we need? What kind of incentives can we use? Do we want voluntary compliance for the 151 year?" Paul Wood suggested that we work in conjunction with "Transition Louisville" group to let the groundswell effort of the community provide the momentum to identify the right benchmark for our program. Mike Jones said, "the building envelope is really the only thing we have total control over. We need to take our time and do it right." We as a team will develop an outline to work with. Then as a board we will decide where we want to set the bar for our program relative to the IECC and other programs." Paul Wood reminded us that there will be study session meeting with Council at 7:00 pm on May 12, 2009. Define a common target point or focus for the council on this subject. The City manager has set a goal of September to adopt the 2009 building codes as well as an energy sustainability program. Andy Johnson, with DAJ, also recommends using David Johnston as he was involved with the success of Routt County's building program. "The City of Louisville is really unique. Louisville does have the opportunity to qualify for energy block grants to match funds from the Gov's energy office. The one advantage you have is that you already have several groups eager to work together. "Transition Louisville also would like to provide the educational component." Mike Jones and Paul Wood summarized that together as a board we can come up with a program that will work if we have public involvement, and use the amazing resources we have in the community, on staff, and on this board.