KyMEA
December 29, 2020 11:00 AM
Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency
A. Meeting Opening
Ron Herd
Attachments
A.1. Attendance
Michelle Hixon
Rationale

Michelle will take attendance.

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 December 16, 2020, Minutes of the Combined Meeting of the AR project Committee and the KYMEA Board of Directors passed with a motion by Josh Callihan and a second by Mike Withrow.

C. Action Items
Ron Herd
Rationale



C.1. Selection of Short-Term Plan
Doug Buresh
Rationale


Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion for the AR Project Committee to select Plan E and direct KYMEA CEO to implement elements of the Plan subject to as needed subsequent Board approval(s) passed with a motion by Gary Zheng and a second by Mike Withrow.

Motion Passed:  Motion for the KYMEA Board to select Plan E and direct KYMEA CEO to implement elements of the Plan subject to as needed subsequent Board approval(s) passed with a motion by Gary Zheng and a second by Mike Withrow.

C.2. Authorization of Staff Implementation
Doug Buresh
C.2.I. Paducah Power System (PPS)
Doug Buresh
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to nominate the PPS Peaking Capacity to 60 MW beginning June 1, 2023 passed with a motion by Chris Melton and a second by Josh Callihan.

C.2.II. Ashwood Solar
Doug Buresh
Rationale

Motion to either exercise or not exercise KYMEA's right of first refusal (RoFR) to take an additional 32.25 MW from the Ashwood Solar I Project

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to not exercise KYMEA's right of first refusal (RoFR) at this time to take an additional 32.25 MW from the Ashwood Solar I Project passed with a motion by Mike Withrow and a second by Gary Zheng.

C.2.III. MISO PPA
Doug Buresh
Rationale

Motion to direct the CEO to develop a term sheet and negotiate a purchase power agreement for ___MW of intermediate capacity and energy with one or more identified parties from the indicative RFP responses received August 19, 2020. CEO will seek Board approval of the final PPA when contract terms have been completed

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to direct the CEO to develop a term sheet and negotiate a purchase power agreement for 30 MW of intermediate capacity and energy with one or more identified parties from the indicative RFP responses received August 19, 2020. CEO will seek Board approval of the final PPA when contract terms have been completed passed with a motion by Josh Callihan and a second by Chris Melton.

C.2.IV. Firm Transmission
Doug Buresh
Rationale

No motion required: Based on selected Plan, CEO will move forward with the necessary LG&E/KU and MISO System Impact Studies which have been previously approved by the Board at the September 24, 2020 Board Meeting.

C.2.V. Pseudo-tie
Doug Buresh
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve an increase in Capital Budget to $250K (currently at $100K) for OATIWeb and PME Resource/Load Balance Capitalized Items passed with a motion by Gary Zheng and a second by Mike Withrow.

D. 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




E. Upcoming Meetings and Other Business
Ron Herd
Rationale

The next meeting is Thursday, January 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.

 

2021 Board Meetings 

Thursday, January 28, 2021, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, KYMEA Board Room

Thursday, February 25, 2021, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, KYMEA Board Room

Thursday, March 25, 2021, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, KYMEA Board Room

Thursday, April 22, 2021, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, KYMEA Board Room

Thursday, May 27, 2021, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, KYMEA Board Room

Thursday, June 24, 2021, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, KYMEA Board Room

Thursday, July 22, 2021, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, KYMEA Board Room

Thursday, August 26, 2021, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, KYMEA Board Room

Thursday, September 23, 2021, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, KYMEA Board Room

Thursday, October 28, 2021, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, KYMEA Board Room

Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, KYMEA Board Room

Wednesday, December 15, 2021, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, KYMEA Board Room













F. Closed Session
Charlie Musson
Rationale

Closed Session Authorization for December 29, 2020 KYMEA Board Meeting

 

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

  1. discussing proposed, potential or pending litigation relating to KYMEA and its members relating to transmission issues; and
  2. discussing information which may lead to the appointment, discipline or dismissal of an employee or member.

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)(f) allows for closed session where discussions of an employee, member or student may lead to an appointment, discipline or dismissal.


Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to enter into Closed Session pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c) and KRS 61.810(1)(f) for the purpose of: (i) discussing proposed, potential or pending litigation relating to KYMEA and its members relating to transmission issues; and (ii) discussing information which may lead to the appointment, discipline or dismissal of an employee or member. 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)(f) allows for closed session where discussions of an employee, member or student may lead to an appointment, discipline or dismissal. passed with a motion by Mike Withrow and a second by Josh Callihan.

F.1. Litigation
F.2. Discussion of Appointment, Discipline, or Dismissal of an Employee or Member
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to return to open session. passed with a motion by Mike Withrow and a second by Philip King.

G. Actions Related to Matters Discussed in Closed Session (None Expected)
Charlie Musson
Rationale


No action expected

H. Adjournment
Ron Herd
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn passed with a motion by Philip King and a second by Chris Melton.