Agralite Electric Cooperative

The board addressed departmental reports including Member Services activities, scholarship winners, Operation Round Up, and the Smart Grid Road Map. Financial discussions covered margins, capital credit allocations and payout options, a upcoming sales tax audit, and approval of 2026-2029 Work Plan loan documents. Several policies were updated or newly approved, including Large Power Service, Large Load Rate, Mortgage Debt Limit, Corporate Debt Limit, and Artificial Intelligence. Engineering and Operations reports focused on line crew projects, outages, infrastructure moves, and dispatch updates. The General Manager reviewed external meetings and Transmission Extension options. Additionally, the board processed board petition nominations, designated a delegate for the upcoming annual meeting, and discussed director ballot nominees.

The board meeting included reports on member services activities, including load control, youth programs, and updated rate policies. The finance report covered monthly margins, patronage, and cybersecurity updates, along with the approval of capital credit allocations. The engineering and operations report provided updates on line crew projects, substation developments, and the adoption of a wildfire mitigation plan. General management updates included a review of industry meetings and discussions regarding bylaws amendments, annual meeting planning, and board member retirement announcements.

The board meeting included reports from the Member Services department regarding load control, generator programs, and community outreach, and from the Finance department concerning margins and capital credits. The board reviewed and approved the 2025 Audit Report, multiple maintenance and construction contracts for substations, pole and pad mount inspections, right-of-way clearing, and foliar spraying. Additionally, the board approved cybersecurity proposals, reviewed district composition, and engaged in a discussion regarding the East River Energize Forum.

The Agralite Board of Directors meeting included reports from various managers covering member services, finance, engineering, and operations. Discussions involved load control, the Annual Meeting, Youth Tour, Energy Tour, margins for May, donations to Operation Round Up, the 990 tax form, and a meeting with Stevens County Emergency Management. Updates were provided on line crew projects, outages, new substations, and the June 2nd storm north of Morris. The General Manager/CEO reviewed recent meetings and changes to Basin Electric and East River Electric's bylaws. The East River Certificate of Delegates was discussed, and the NRECA Delegate Certification was tabled. A roundtable discussion covered the new headquarters facility, safety, the Agralite auction, and a legislative update.

The Agralite Electric Cooperative Board of Directors convened to discuss various operational and strategic matters. Key topics included updates on winter storm power outages, financial performance, and departmental activities. The board approved a 457b Plan Amendment and Resolution, updates to sick leave and leave of absence policies, and a new paid family and medical leave policy. Presentations were given on the cost of service, rate updates, a long-range plan, and a construction work plan. The 2026 Budget and Work Plan were approved with a rate change scheduled for April 2026. The General Manager/CEO reviewed her report, covering the federal government shutdown, recent meetings, and a strategic planning session.