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Pittsford planners push RRPC consultant to revise draft Energy Plan, authorize commissioner to coordinate edits
Summary
The Pittsford Planning Commission reviewed an RRPC draft Energy Plan and authorized Commissioner Robb Spensley to work with RRPC consultant Jeremy Gildrien to produce a version aligned with the commission's preferences and to identify any state-mandated elements.
The Pittsford Planning Commission reviewed a draft Energy Plan provided by RRPC staff and expressed concerns about multiple sections and figures in the document. Commissioners asked for clearer references for graphics, clarification of entries labeled "Preferred Locations" and "Technical Appendix," and removal of politically framed language; they also questioned a cited "25%" figure tied to Hydro-Quebec and asked that energy consumption numbers be fact-checked.
At the Jan. 23 meeting, Rick Conway moved and Mark Pape seconded a motion authorizing Commissioner Robb Spensley to work with Jeremy Gildrien of the RRPC to create a version of the plan that more closely matches the commission's earlier draft and to determine which elements are state-mandated; the motion passed unanimously. Commissioners said Mr. Gildrien had indicated he would attend the commission's next meeting and asked that outstanding questions be sent in advance so he could respond.
Commissioners emphasized a preference for a simplified, minimal document and flagged a passage referencing First Nation communities for removal, saying it did not reflect the commission's requested content. The commission also discussed the Select Board's request for an "enhanced energy plan," and asked that any state-required language be footnoted in the draft.
Next steps: Robb Spensley will contact Mr. Gildrien to produce a revised draft for review at the commission's next meeting.
