KyMEA
February 27, 2020 10:00 AM
K entucky Municipal Energy Agency
A. Meeting Opening
Ron Herd
Attachments
A.1. Attendance
Michelle Hixon
A.2. Guest Introductions
Ron Herd
Rationale

The Chairman will ask if any guests that were in attendance would like 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 Chris Melton 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 Josh Callihan and a second by Chris Melton.

D. Committee Reports
Doug Buresh
Discussion




D.1. AR Project Committee
Chris Melton
Attachments
D.2. 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. Load Interruption Procedure
Doug Buresh and Rob Leesman
Attachments
F.2. Legislative Update-HB247
Charlie Musson
Rationale

Charlie will give an update on HB-247.

F.3. Open Records Request Policy
Charlie Musson
Rationale

Charlie Musson will present a draft of the Open Records Request Policy for the Boards approval in March.

Attachments
F.4. Avoided Costs
Doug Buresh
Attachments
F.5. FY 2021 AR Rates
Doug Buresh
Rationale


The AR Project Committee Meeting will be called to order and Doug will present the AR Rates.

G. AR Project Committee Meeting
Chris Melton
Rationale


Attachments
G.1. FY 2021 AR Rates
Rationale

Doug will present the FY 2021 AR Rates that the AR Project Committee recommends. Board action will be expected in March. 

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn the AR Committee meeting passed with a motion by Gary Zheng and a second by Josh Callihan.

H. Action Items
Ron Herd
Rationale

No action items are expected

H.1. Amended Line of Credit Note
Heather Overby
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to authorize Doug Buresh and Heather Overby to sign the amended line of credit note. passed with a motion by Josh Callihan and a second by Chris Melton.

H.2. KYMEA Officer Resolution
Charlie Musson
Rationale

It is necessary for KYMEA to formally establish officers that are able to sign documents on behalf of KYMEA.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the presented resolution establishing the KYMEA officers. passed with a motion by Mike Withrow and a second by Josh Callihan.

H.3. FY 2021 Administrative, General, and Capital Budget
Doug Buresh
Rationale

The Board will be asked to approve the previously presented FY 2021 Administrative, General, and Capital Budget.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the presented FY 2021 Administrative, General, and Capital Budget passed with a motion by Kevin Frizzell and a second by Chris Melton.

I. 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.



Discussion




J. Upcoming Meetings and Other Business
Ron Herd
Rationale

The next meeting is Thursday, March 26th 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

 









Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to recess for lunch. passed with a motion by Josh Callihan and a second by Gary Zheng.

K. Closed Session Authorization for February 27, 2020 KYMEA Board Meeting Approval to enter into Closed Session pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c); KRS 61.810(1)(k) and KRS 61.878(1)(j) for the purpose of: (i) discussing proposed, potential or pending litigation relating to KYMEA and its members relating to transmission issues and cost adjustments; and (ii) discussing the market report and KYMEA’s future and potential hedging strategy. 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)(j) allow for closed session where presentation, discussion and review of preliminary recommendations and preliminary memoranda in which opinions are expressed or polices formulated or recommended.
Charlie Musson
Rationale

Closed Session Authorization for February 27, 2020 KYMEA Board Meeting


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


(i) discussing proposed, potential or pending litigation relating to KYMEA and its members relating to transmission issues and cost adjustments; and


(ii) discussing the market report and KYMEA’s future and potential hedging strategy.


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)(j) allow for closed session where presentation, discussion and review of preliminary recommendations and preliminary memoranda in which opinions are expressed or polices formulated or recommended.



Attachments
Actions Taken

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

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


No action expected

Actions Taken

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

M. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn passed with a motion by Chris Melton and a second by Kevin Frizzell.