KyMEA
July 23, 2020 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 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 KYMEA Board of Directors
Ron Herd
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of June 25, 2020, meeting minutes passed with a motion by Chris Melton and a second by Gary Zheng.

C. Financial Reports
Heather Overby
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the June 2020 financial reports. passed with a motion by Josh Callihan and a second by Chris Melton.

D. Committee Reports
Doug Buresh
Discussion




D.1. FERC Litigation Committee (to be discussed in closed session)
Gary Zheng
Rationale

This report will be discussed in closed session.

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
Heather Overby
Rationale

Heather will review last months market details.

Attachments
F. Discussion Topics
F.1. IRP Schedule
Doug Buresh
Rationale

Doug will review the IRP schedule and report on recent progress. 



Attachments
F.2. Open Records Request
Charlie Musson
Rationale


Charlie will review the status of a recent Open Records Request.

Attachments
G. AR Project Committee Meeting
Doug Buresh
Rationale

The Board meeting will recess for a short AR Project Committee meeting.

G.1. Weighted Voting
Rationale

The annual weighted voting update will be presented. The committee will be asked to approve the updated Weighted Voting schedule. 

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve and adopt the updated Weighted Voting schedule for FY 2021 passed with a motion by Gary Zheng and a second by Chris Melton.

H. Action Items
Ron Herd
Rationale


Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn AR Project Committee Meeting passed with a motion by Gary Zheng and a second by Chris Melton.

H.1. Weighted Voting
Doug Buresh
Rationale

The annual weighted voting update will be presented. The Board will be asked to approve the updated Weighted Voting schedule. 


Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve and adopt the FY 2021 Weighted Voting schedule passed with a motion by Tim Lyons (Proxy for Kevin Frizzell) and a second by Mike Withrow.

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, August 27th 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, WEBEX VIDEO CALL
Thursday, June 25, 2020, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, WEBEX VIDEO CALL
Thursday, July 23, 2020, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, WEBEX VIDEO CALL
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
Charlie Musson
Rationale

Closed Session Authorization for the July 23, 2020 Board Meeting

 

Approval to enter into Closed Session pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c) for the purpose of discussing proposed, potential or pending litigation relating to KYMEA and its members relating to transmission issues and cost adjustments.

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


Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to enter into Closed Session passed with a motion by Tim Lyons (Proxy for Kevin Frizzell) and a second by Chris Melton.

K.1. Litigation/Depancaking
Charlie Musson
Rationale

Closed Session Authorization for the July 23, 2020 Board Meeting

 

Approval to enter into Closed Session pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c) for the purpose of discussing proposed, potential or pending litigation relating to KYMEA and its members relating to transmission issues and cost adjustments.

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


Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to return to open session passed with a motion by Tim Lyons (Proxy for Kevin Frizzell) and a second by Chris Melton.

Discussion

Motion to return to Open Session

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 Tim Lyons (Proxy for Kevin Frizzell) and a second by Mike Withrow.