David Zorich

The board discussed and took action on several key operational and financial items. This included the acceptance of new members via resolution, the review of safety and member relations dashboards, and a discussion regarding service territory. The board received a financial report and provided guidance for management on negotiations for a new service center property. Additionally, the board approved a capital budget expenditure for the engineering department and appointed voting delegates for upcoming annual meetings. Reports were shared regarding committee activities, industry conferences, and various board-related functions, followed by an executive session.

The board meeting involved the presentation of the annual audit report, which was accepted. Discussion focused on the 2025 margin allocation and the retirement of deferred patronage, with a resolution passed to distribute margins to members. The board received reports on safety, monthly operations, construction progress, and capital expenditures. Furthermore, the board reviewed updates on service center property negotiations, registered for the upcoming CFC Forum, and acknowledged the submission of nomination petitions for director terms. Scholarship recipients were announced, and director reports were provided regarding committee and partner organization meetings. An executive session was conducted prior to adjournment.

The board accepted new members via resolution, received a financial report, and reviewed the monthly safety report. Key actions included the approval of an $8,000 capital budget increase for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, an update on service center property negotiations, and the recognition of Lineworker Appreciation Day on April 13. Furthermore, the board established dates for district meetings, discussed entertainment options for the annual meeting, acknowledged a process change for material procurement, and received reports on various committee activities, including attendance at legislative and industry conferences. An executive session was held to discuss business matters.

The Board of Directors meeting included recognition of service for directors, the acceptance of new members via resolution, and a review of the financial report for the previous month. Key activities involved the presentation of monthly safety, member relations, and operations reports, as well as a communications exercise for directors. The Board deliberated on the Lone Tree Operation Site Evaluation, approved the 2025 Annual Reliability Report, authorized capital budget expenditures for the Information Technology department, and discussed preparations for the upcoming Annual Meeting. Furthermore, the meeting included reports from various committees and regional conferences, and an executive session was conducted prior to adjournment.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda. Key discussions included financial reporting for the period ending November 30, 2025, and the presentation of monthly safety and Member Relations dashboards. The board approved resolutions for accepting new members and writing off delinquent 2024 bills, which were subsequently turned over to a collection agency. Operations department dashboards and construction reports for November were reviewed. The board designated delegates and alternates for upcoming IAEC and NRECA annual meetings and approved a $500 contribution to the NRECA International Foundation for overseas electrification projects. Following reports on various committee and external meetings, the board reviewed a draft of the revised Cooperative Bylaws, which were subsequently approved. During an executive session, the board made a decision to align Board per diem compensation rates based on Journeyman Lineman pay, with specific adjustments for the President, Treasurer, and Secretary.