Meetings minutes 06.26.09

Meeting Minutes: 06.26.09

Participants: John Grove, Cameron Scott,  Jeff Gerber, Lisa Benjamin

Summary of Discussion

we had a general conversation about the existing conditions and what we wanted to create.   We also looked at what was possible in terms of coordinating the rainwater catchment with the wetland cell systems and how we could connect them using gravity. We have plenty of roof space and a driveway to catch from. Both driveway and the roof are constructed of asphalt which does hold some quality concerns

Jeff discussed roof materials and surfaces so that we could get a sense of the health of the collected water. Also which water would be used where such as driveway vs. roof.  All new drawings/ views with roof angles are posted on the blog.

We also discussed options for use and feasibility , we can look at bringing water into the house for toilets etc to just using it to supplement for irrigation.

For either option we would want to make sure that the storm water and roof catchment are appropriately filtered before brining into the house, greenhouse or  landscape irrigation.

Cameron brought up the point of sizing the system appropiately so if you do remodel at somepoint you can add interior systems such as toilet flushing.

We could do the interior water tank similar to a natural pool system with a mini cleansing wetland on the NE side. The water could then be used for irrigation for the beds picking up extra nutrients from the fish.

We discussed the need for a detailed survey and model of proposed structures and grading. We will also need to look into the energy and water relationships as we are already maxed out on loads for solar and are working toward net zero.

We also discussed the working relationship and agreed to be transparent and overlap or cross pollinate when necessary.

ACTION STEPS:

1.  Jeff will coordinate and modify a 1' contour scaled survey of existing conditions and add in proposed structure and grading so we have a model to work with

2. John and Cameron will  coordinate on the hydraulic systems

3. The water and enegry component will be looked at by all

Note:

Lisa will be gone until mid july emmanuelle is available for all coordination.