Jenny Stryhn

The Board of Directors discussed a quarterly cybersecurity report and reviewed departmental activities, including load control, an energy storage pilot project, and staffing changes. Financial reports and engineering updates were presented, covering line crew projects, storm-related outages, and after-hours dispatch systems. The Board also reviewed advocacy efforts, approved a resolution for a rural economic development loan, authorized a charitable donation, and participated in a strategic planning discussion and election voting for a partner organization.

The board meeting included the introduction of newly elected directors and department reports. Key discussions focused on load control activities, a donation request for a community fair project, and financial updates regarding margins and capital credit payouts. Engineering and operations provided updates on line crew projects, system damages, and after-hours dispatch switches. The general manager reviewed industry meetings and led discussions on transmission extension options and energy services financial reports. The board voted to accept amendments regarding transmission service contracts and bylaws, and appointed a representative to the resolutions and bylaws committee.

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.