Karla Myers-Beman

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items, including the approval of the Huron Hills Conduit Installation Project Authorization and a MOU with the City for maintenance and repair of City-owned infrastructure. The board also approved an amended Organizational Chart and updated ACT Group Salary Table. Furthermore, the board authorized participation in MPPA's demand response program and authorized a public hearing for the Energy Optimization Surcharge. Staff reports covered the Grandview Parkway Rebuild Project Closeout, the proposed 2026-27 Budget Schedule, and the June 30, 2025, Financial Statements. Service award plaques were presented to City Commissioners for their service on the Light & Power Board.

The meeting included the appointment of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, reappointment of the Secretary, and volunteers for the Sustainability Ad Hoc Committee and the Community Investment Fund Ad Hoc Committee. The board discussed and approved the amended Electric Vehicle Public Charging Tariff Rate, declared the Fly Ash Property at Cedar Run Road surplus, and approved the MDOT Grandview Parkway Relocation Project Phase 2 Authorization.

The meeting included discussions regarding the Fly Ash Property Sale, additional considerations for electrification, a review of proposed marketing material, and the declaration of property surplus. No comments were made during the public comment period.

The meeting included discussions regarding changes to the Executive Director Agreement. The HR Ad Hoc requested that the Executive Director prepare thoughts on additional contract amendments such as a retention bonus for next year's contract review.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. A streetlighting agreement with the City of Traverse City for decorative lighting on East Bay Boulevard was approved. The board authorized the purchase of transformers for inventory and approved a change order for tree trimming services. A renewal agreement with Merit for wholesale internet services was also approved. The board appointed members to the Fly Ash Property Ad Hoc Committee to determine criteria for selling the property and directed staff to proceed with the process. The board also discussed the periodic evaluation of the Executive Director and scheduled a public hearing for an electric rate adjustment to be effective July 1, 2024. Reports were presented on the Hastings Street Remodel Projects Closeout, Grand Traverse Substation Project Closeout, and the March 31, 2024, Financial Statements.