Carmen Ackerman

The board discussed customer comments, reviewed the Workers Compensation safety report, and examined financial reports including the budget, Form 7, wholesale power bill, invoices, and investment data. Key action items included approving an in-kind contribution for the Dawson County Sheriff's shooting range project, setting the 2025 load management threshold, and authorizing expenditure for advanced security measures following an executive session. Additionally, the board received updates on affiliation, department performance, and attended meetings.

The board discussed customer comments and conducted a safety update. Financial activities included a review of budget-to-actual reports and the detailed analysis of Form 7. A consent agenda was approved, covering the wholesale power bill, payment of invoices, electronic fund transfers, district fund information, and investment summaries. Resolutions were passed for Linemen Appreciation Day and Administrative Professionals Day. The board held an executive session to address pending legal matters. Additionally, reports were provided on recent industry association meetings, internal departmental operations, and general management summaries.

The board discussed customer comments, safety reports, and reviewed budget and financial materials including Form 7, wholesale power bills, invoices, and district fund summaries. Policy changes were approved for the Safety Incident Prevention Policy and the Investment Policy. The board also received updates regarding the Rate Stabilization Analysis, the spare transformer purchase process, and the district's investment portfolio. During an executive session, management performance was evaluated, resulting in a salary increase for the General Manager and a title change to Chief Executive Officer. Additionally, reports were provided on meetings attended, affiliation updates, and department operations.

The board meeting agenda includes a safety report, a comprehensive review of budget and financial reports, and the consideration of two policy updates regarding a Code of Ethics and Equal Opportunity/Non-Discrimination. Additionally, the agenda covers the approval of a transformer bid, a discussion on load management thresholds, reviews of mission statements and core values, and an executive session. The meeting will also feature reports on staff-attended events, affiliation updates from various organizations, department manager reports, and a summary provided by the General Manager.

The Board of Directors meeting addressed several key areas including the approval of the agenda and financial reports. Discussions covered budget-to-actual reviews, Form 7 review, and a consent agenda which included wholesale power bills, invoices, electronic fund transfers, current fund balances, active work plans, accounts receivable summaries, and year-to-date revenue and expense reports. The board reviewed and unanimously approved rate schedules as presented. Furthermore, results from the residential customer satisfaction survey, key account management visits, the 2025 Organization Culture Assessment, and an irrigation survey were presented. Proposed changes to Policy 401 (Forward) and Policy 402 (Employment at Will) were both unanimously approved. The board entered and exited executive session to discuss strategy regarding power contract negotiations, subsequently approving a resolution to send a drafted letter concerning further contract negotiations.