KyMEA
April 23, 2020 10:00 AM
K entucky Municipal Energy Agency (Video Meeting)
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 of the combined meeting of the AR Project Committee and the KYMEA Board of Directors
Ron Herd
Attachments
Actions Taken

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

C. Financial Reports
Heather Overby
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the previous month's meeting minutes passed with a motion by Chris Melton and a second by Ramona Williams.

D. Committee Reports
Doug Buresh
Discussion




D.1. BROC
Gary Zheng
D.2. AR Project Committee (combined with the February Board Meeting minutes)
Chris Melton
Rationale

Minutes are combined with the February Board Meeting Minutes.

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
E.3. Market Report
Rob Leesman
Rationale

Rob will review last months market details.

Attachments
F. Discussion Topics
F.1. Document Retention Policy
Heather Overby & Charlie Musson
Rationale

The attached Document Retention Policy will be presented and action by the Board will be requested at the May meeting.

Attachments
F.2. IRP Schedule
Doug Buresh
Rationale

Doug will review the projected IRP schedule. 


Attachments
F.3. Open Records Items
Charlie Musson
Rationale

Charlie will give an update on the results of Open Records/Open Meeting requests.

F.4. Legislation
Charlie Musson
Rationale

Charlie will give an update on legislative initiatives

G. AR Project Committee Meeting
Chris Melton
Rationale


The KYMEA Board will reconvene its meeting immediately upon the adjournment of the All Requirements Project Committee.  

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to recess the KYMEA Board meeting in order to allow the KYMEA All Requirements Project Committee to meet to consider the establishment of the AR Rate Schedule. passed with a motion by Mike Withrow and a second by Ramona Williams.

G.1. FY 2021 AR Rates
Doug Buresh
Rationale

Doug presented the FY 2021 AR Rates last month and will request action from the Committee.  



Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to adopt the presented FY 2021 AR Rates resolution passed with a motion by Gary Zheng and a second by Mike Withrow.

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

H. Action Items
Ron Herd
Rationale

No action items are expected

H.1. FY 2021 AR & Service Rates
Doug Buresh
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to adopt the Resolution Establishing the FY 2021 AR & Service Rate Schedule passed with a motion by Chris Melton and a second by Gary Zheng.

H.2. Open Records Request Policy
Charlie Musson
Rationale

The Open Records Request Policy was presented at the February meeting. Board action is being requested at this meeting.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the Open Records Request Policy passed with a motion by Josh Callihan and a second by Mike Withrow.

H.3. Hedge Plan/Trading Matrix & Hedge Approval
Doug Buresh and Rob Leesman
Rationale

The Board will be asked to approve the Hedge Plan and Trading Matrix that aligns with the previously approved ERM and Trading Authority Policy.


Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the Annual Joppa Price passed with a motion by Gary Zheng and a second by Mike Withrow.

Motion Passed:  Motion to amend Appendix A to allow for the CEO to enter into agreements for less than or equal to a year and approve the Hedge Plan and Trading Matrix passed with a motion by Gary Zheng and a second by Chris Melton.

H.4. CEO Performance Review
Ron Herd
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, May 28th 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, CANCELLED
Thursday, April 23, 2020, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, WEBEX VIDEO CALL
Thursday, May 28, 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


K. Closed Session Authorization for April 23, 2020 KYMEA Board Meeting Approval to enter into Closed Session pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(g) for the purpose of: (i) Discussions between KYMEA and a representative of Illinois Power Marketing Company concerning a specific proposal relating to the existing power purchase agreement among the parties and the effect upon KYMEA’s future and potential hedging strategy. KRS 61.810(1)(g) allows for closed session for the purpose of discussions between a public agency and a representative of a business entity and discussion concerning a specific proposal, if open discussions would jeopardize the siting, retention, expansion, or upgrading of the business.
Charlie Musson
Rationale

Closed Session Authorization for April 23, 2020 KYMEA Board Meeting

 

Approval to enter into Closed Session pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(g) for the purpose of:

  1. Discussions between KYMEA and a representative of Illinois Power Marketing Company concerning a specific proposal relating to the existing power purchase agreement among the parties and the effect upon KYMEA’s future and potential hedging strategy.

KRS 61.810(1)(g) allows for closed session for the purpose of discussions between a public agency and a representative of a business entity and discussion concerning a specific proposal, if open discussions would jeopardize the siting, retention, expansion, or upgrading of the business.

 



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


No action expected

M. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn passed with a motion by Ramona Williams and a second by Gary Zheng.