KyMEA
February 25, 2021 10:00 AM
Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency
Return
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 KYMEA Board of Directors
Ron Herd
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the January 28, 2021, Meeting Minutes of the Combined AR Project Committee and KYMEA Board of Directors passed with a motion by Mike Withrow and a second by Chris Melton.

C. Financial Reports
Heather Overby
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the January 2021 Financial Reports. passed with a motion by Josh Callihan and a second by Kevin Frizzell.

D. Committee Reports
Doug Buresh
Rationale

None Expected

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.

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E.2. Market Report
Rob Leesman
Rationale

Rob will review last months market details.


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E.3. Member Communications
Michelle Hixon
Rationale

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

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F. Discussion Topics
F.1. Legislation
Charlie Musson
Rationale

Charlie Musson will give an update on 2021 Legislative activities.

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F.2. Open Records Requests
Charlie Musson
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G. AR Committee
Chris Melton
G.1. Recommendation of FY 2022 AR Project Rates
Chris Melton
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to adopt the AR Project Committee Resolution approving and submitting the AR Rate Schedule to the Board of Directors for approval with an effective date of July 1, 2021. passed with a motion by Josh Callihan and a second by Mike Withrow.

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

H. Action Items
Ron Herd
Rationale



H.1. FY 2022 Administrative, General, and Capital Budget
Doug Buresh
Rationale

The Board will be asked to approve the FY 2022 Administrative, General, and Capital Budget that was proposed by the Budget Committee in January.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the FY 2022 Administrative, General, and Capital Budget passed with a motion by Chris Melton and a second by Josh Callihan.

H.2. FY 2022 Service Rates
Doug Buresh
Rationale

The Board will be asked to approve the service rates as proposed in January in combination with the FY 2022 Administrative, General, and Capital Budget.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the FY 2022 Service Rates passed with a motion by Kevin Frizzell and a second by Chris Melton.

H.3. Employee Governance Policy
Doug Buresh
Rationale

The Board will be asked to approve the Employee Governance Policy that was presented in January.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the Employee Governance Policy with "Civil Service" removed from page two. passed with a motion by Mike Withrow and a second by Kevin Frizzell.

H.4. Line of Credit Renewal
Heather Overby
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the 2021 Line of Credit Renewal resolution passed with a motion by Josh Callihan 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 25th 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, Webex Video Meeting

Thursday, February 25, 2021, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, Webex Video Meeting

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













K. Closed Session Authorization for February 25, 2021 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)(c) for the purpose of: (i) discussing proposed, potential or pending litigation relating to KYMEA and its members relating to transmission issues; and (ii) presenting and discussing contract negotiations with RWE relating to the Ashwood Solar Project. 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.
Charlie Musson
Rationale

Closed Session Authorization for February 25, 2021 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)(c) for the purpose of:

  1. discussing proposed, potential or pending litigation relating to KYMEA and its members relating to transmission issues; and
  2. presenting and discussing contract negotiations with RWE relating to the Ashwood Solar Project.

 

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.




Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to enter into Closed Session passed with a motion by Philip King and a second by Mike Withrow.

L. 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 Philip King and a second by Chris Melton.

M. Adjournment
Ron Herd
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn passed with a motion by Mike Withrow and a second by Kevin Frizzell.