KyMEA
December 18, 2019 10:00 AM
Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency
A. Meeting Opening
Ron Herd
Attachments
A.1. Attendance
Michelle Hixon
A.2. Guest Introductions
Ron Herd
Rationale

The Chairman asked for the guests that were in attendance, Tom Marshall and Anna Marie Pavlik Rosen to introduce themselves

Discussion




A.3. Call to Order
Ron Herd
Rationale

The meeting was called to order by the Chairman of the Board, Ron Herd.

B. Meeting Minutes
Ron Herd
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the previous month's meeting minutes passed with a motion by Mike Withrow and a second by Kevin Frizzell.

C. Financial Reports
Heather Overby
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the previous month's financial reports. passed with a motion by Kevin Frizzell and a second by Chris Melton.

D. Committee Reports
Doug Buresh
Discussion




D.1. BROC Committee
Gary Zheng
D.2. Budget Committee
Chris Melton
Attachments
D.3. Compensation Committee
Ron Herd
Discussion






E. Administration Reports
E.1. CEO
Doug Buresh
Rationale

Doug Buresh will present the CEO report regarding the agency's past and upcoming activities.

Attachments
E.2. Member Communications
Michelle Hixon
Rationale

Michelle Hixon will present to the board any upcoming events and member activities.

Attachments
F. Discussion Topics
F.1. Legislative Update
Doug Buresh
Rationale

Doug will give an update on legislative activities.

Attachments
F.2. KYMEA-Year in Review
Doug Buresh
G. Action Items
Ron Herd
Rationale

No action items are expected

H. Public Comments
Ron Herd
Rationale

This is an opportunity for members of the public to provide input to the KYMEA Board and is limited to 5 minutes per speaker.

Tom Marshall, a citizen of Frankfort, KY asked if the Agency had information on its avoided costs and also weather the IRP would capture decline in demand due to efficiencies. 


Discussion




I. Upcoming Meetings and Other Business
Ron Herd
Rationale

The next meeting is Thursday, January 23rd at 10 AM

The KYMEA Board of Directors shall hold its regular meetings on the fourth Thursday of each month, except for the months of November and December when the regular meeting shall be held on the third Wednesday. The regular meetings shall convene and commence at 10:00 AM Eastern time on said dates. The regular meetings shall be held at the KYMEA Board Room, 1700 Eastpoint Pkwy, Suite 220, Louisville, Kentucky.

 

2020 Board Meetings 

Thursday, January 23, 2020, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, KYMEA Board Room

Thursday, February 27, 2020, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, KYMEA Board Room

Thursday, March 26, 2020, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, KYMEA Board Room

Wednesday, April 22, 2020, 1:00 PM Central Time, KMUA-Hyatt Place, Bowling Green

Friday, May 29, 2020, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, KYMEA Board Room

Thursday, June 25, 2020, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, KYMEA Board Room

Wednesday, July 22, 2020, 1:00 PM Eastern Time, KYMEA Board Room

Thursday, August 27, 2020, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, KYMEA Board Room

Thursday, September 24, 2020, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, KYMEA Board Room

Wednesday, October 21, 2020, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, KYMEA Board Room

Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, KYMEA Board Room

Wednesday, December 16, 2020, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, KYMEA Board Room

 






Attachments
J. Closed Session Authorization for December 18, 2019 KYMEA Board Meeting Approval to enter into Closed Session pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c); KRS 61.810(1)(k); KRS 61.878(1)(c); KRS 61.878(1)(j); KRS 61.810(1)(f) and KRS 61.878(1)(a) for the purpose of: (i) discussing proposed, potential or pending litigation relating to KYMEA and its members relating to transmission issues; (ii) discussing the market report and KYMEA’s future and potential hedging strategy; and (iii) discussing the annual performance evaluation review of the President and CEO of KyMEA, including review of items of a personal nature, records and privacy. KRS 61.810(1)(c) allows for closed session for the purpose of discussing proposed, potential and pending litigation relating to the agency. KRS 61.810(1)(k) and 61.878(1)(c) allow for closed session where discussions regarding records or information disclosed to the agency or required to be disclosed to the agency as confidential or proprietary would, if disclosed by the agency, provide an unfair advantage to competitors of the entity disclosing such information. KRS 61.810(1)(k) and 61.878(1)(j) allow for closed session where presentation, discussion, and review of preliminary recommendations and preliminary memoranda in which opinions are expressed or policies formulated or recommended. KRS 61.810(1)(f) and 61.878(1)(a) allow for closed session where discussions of an individual as an employee and personal records or information thereof disclosed to the agency which if disclosed to the general public could constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
Charlie Musson
Rationale

Closed Session Authorization for December 18, 2019 KYMEA Board Meeting

 

Approval to enter into Closed Session pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c); KRS 61.810(1)(k); KRS 61.878(1)(c); KRS 61.878(1)(j); KRS 61.810(1)(f) and KRS 61.878(1)(a) for the purpose of:

  1. discussing proposed, potential or pending litigation relating to KYMEA and its members relating to transmission issues;
  2. discussing the market report and KYMEA’s future and potential hedging strategy; and
  3. discussing the annual performance evaluation review of the President and CEO of KYMEA, including review of items of a personal nature, records and privacy.

KRS 61.810(1)(c) allows for closed session for the purpose of discussing proposed, potential and pending litigation relating to the agency.

KRS 61.810(1)(k) and 61.878(1)(c) allow for closed session where discussions regarding records or information disclosed to the agency or required to be disclosed to the agency as confidential or proprietary would, if disclosed by the agency, provide an unfair advantage to competitors of the entity disclosing such information.

KRS 61.810(1)(k) and 61.878(1)(j) allow for closed session where presentation, discussion, and review of preliminary recommendations and preliminary memoranda in which opinions are expressed or policies formulated or recommended.

KRS 61.810(1)(f) and 61.878(1)(a) allow for closed session where discussions of an individual as an employee and personal records or information thereof disclosed to the agency which if disclosed to the general public could constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.

 



Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to enter into closed session passed with a motion by Mike Withrow and a second by Josh Callihan.

K. Actions Related to Matters Discussed in Closed Session
Charlie Musson
Rationale


Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to return to open session passed with a motion by Josh Callihan and a second by Chris Melton.

K.1. Winter Readiness Agreement
Charlie Musson
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the proposed resolution passed with a motion by Josh Callihan and a second by Chris Melton.

Discussion

Kevin Frizzell was present but abstained from voting on this matter.



L. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn passed with a motion by Josh Callihan and a second by Mike Withrow.