KyMEA
June 24, 2021 10:00 AM
Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency
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A. Meeting Opening
Josh Callihan
Attachments
A.1. Attendance
Michelle Hixon
Rationale

Michelle will take attendance.

A.2. Guest Introductions
Josh Callihan
Rationale

The Chairman will ask if any guests that were in attendance would like to introduce themselves.



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A.3. Call to Order
Josh Callihan
Rationale

The meeting was called to order by the Chairman of the Board, Josh Callihan.

B. Meeting Minutes of the KYMEA Board of Directors
Josh Callihan
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the May 27, 2021, Meeting Minutes of the KYMEA Board of Directors passed with a motion by Kevin Howard and a second by Ronald Herd.

C. Financial Reports
Heather Overby
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Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the May 2021 Financial Reports. passed with a motion by Mike Withrow 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. MISO Curtailment Event
Rob Leesman
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F.2. Integrated Resource Plan
Doug Buresh
Rationale

Doug will present details of the IRP and give an update on publication of the final report.

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G. Action Items
Ron Herd
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G.1. Open Records Policy
Charlie Musson
Rationale

KYMEA needs to update its Open Records Policy to comply with a recent update to the Kentucky Open Records Act.

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Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to adopt the updated Open Records Policy presented passed with a motion by Mike Withrow and a second by Ronald Herd.

H. Public Comments
Josh Callihan
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




I. Upcoming Meetings and Other Business
Josh Callihan
Rationale

The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 21st 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, Webex Video Meeting

Thursday, April 22, 2021, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, Webex Video Meeting

Thursday, May 27, 2021, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, Webex Video Meeting

Thursday, June 24, 2021, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, Webex Video Meeting

Thursday, July 21, 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

















J. Closed Session
Charlie Musson
Rationale

Closed Session Authorization for June 24, 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 the proposals received in response to the RFP for Intermediate Capacity and Energy Resources.

 

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.



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Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to enter closed session passed with a motion by Kevin Howard and a second by Ronald Herd.

K. Actions Related to Matters Discussed in Closed Session (None Expected)
Charlie Musson
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Actions Taken

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

Motion Passed:  Motion to direct staff to work with Spiegel, NewGen, and Front to investigate and undertake an information request related to the LG&E/KU transmission rate increase passed with a motion by Ronald Herd and a second by Kevin Frizzell.

L. Adjournment
Josh Callihan
Actions Taken

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