Brett Bickford

The meeting included the approval of the consent agenda, which covered financial matters such as vouchers, customer deposit returns, payroll warrants, workers' compensation claims, and debt service payments. Key manager items involved an update on the Dam Safety Program, highlighting the utilization of the Enterprise Risk Management program for identifying dam safety risks and continuous improvement efforts. An update on storm recovery detailed significant impacts, including outages to electric and fiber customers, wastewater tank issues, main breaks, substantial work hours, material removal efforts, and expected costs approaching $3.5 million. The Commission also discussed upcoming travel details, Association representation for 2026, and followed up on delegation of action items from previous meetings regarding service connections, line extension fees, and system acquisitions.

This document provides a Q4 update on the Chelan County PUD's 2025 Bridge Year Strategic Goals. The plan focuses on four main pillars: investing in assets and people for top-quartile performance in hydro generation, retail reliability, and safety; sustaining financial resiliency and mitigating retail rate increases; enhancing the quality of life in Chelan County through public power benefits; and engaging in countywide growth planning and job creation while ensuring stable rates and policies. The update also references a transition towards a broader Strategic Vision 2075.

The Regular Commission Meeting agenda was divided into a Study Session and a Business Session. Study Session topics included the Pledge of Allegiance, a CPO Winner Recognition, Q4 Strategic Goals Update, follow-up on Safety Investigation Recommendations, and an update on the Customer Bill Assistance Program. The Consent Agenda for the Business Session covered approval of the previous meeting's minutes and approval of various vouchers, including Accounts Payable, Customer Deposit Returns, Payroll, and Workers' Compensation claim payments. The Regular Agenda included discussions on Manager Items, Commission Items (such as proposing a special meeting for an Executive Session), follow-up and delegation of action items, and a Public Comment period. The session concluded with a scheduled Executive Session to discuss legal matters, litigation, legal risks, and the minimum price for real estate offers.

This document outlines the Customer Bill Assistance Program for Chelan PUD, designed to mitigate energy burden for eligible households within Chelan County. The program offers a 25% monthly bill discount to households earning below 80% of the Area Median Income. Key design elements include uniform applicability across the service territory and proactive review of high-usage accounts. The plan details implementation steps encompassing partner and process setup, outreach, and technical readiness, with discounts projected to commence after June 1, 2026.

This document outlines the Chelan County PUD's 2026 Strategic Plan, serving as a roadmap to achieve its 50-year Vision 2075. The plan is structured around five clear goals: ensuring fair value for essential utility services, fostering an inspired and capable organization, increasing long-term value and public trust, building a resilient energy and water future, and demonstrating commitment to community well-being.