Lane Peters

The agenda includes standard proceedings such as calling the meeting to order, roll call, revisions to the agenda, and a public forum. Key items for action under the Non-Controversial Calendar include receiving and filing personnel action reports and contracts executed by the General Manager. The Resolution Calendar features several resolutions for approval, including executing service agreements for specialized communications and turbine inspection services at Streeter Station, authorizing a change order for another turbine inspection, and approving a contract for personalized medication services. Furthermore, a resolution will be sought authorizing the preparation of preliminary plans for 15kV Indoor Metal-Clad Switchgear for Viking Energy Center and adjusting the General Manager's compensation. The Resolution/Discussion Calendar will cover an overview of Projects and Operations, including updates on water materials, state legislation, financial reports, electric reliability, health plans, and the Board Retreat agenda. The session concludes with a motion to adjourn to closed session.

The Board of Trustees for the Municipal Electric Utility conducted a regular session where the agenda was approved, with one item concerning the General Manager's compensation removed until the subsequent meeting. The meeting included the introduction of a new employee and recognition of two retiring employees. Key actions included the approval of the previous month's minutes and the Schedule of Bills for December 2025. The Board also received and filed personnel action reports and contracts executed by the General Manager. A significant action involved adopting a resolution to approve Change Order No. 1 to a contract with S.T. Cotter Turbine Services, LLC for extensive offsite repairs to Streeter Station Unit #6, resulting in a substantial contract price increase. A public hearing was held regarding the vacation of a utility easement, followed by the adoption of a resolution authorizing said vacation. Informational items covered the utility's safety status, solar garden output, customer satisfaction survey results, audit status, legislative updates, and proposed Board Retreat topics. The meeting concluded with a session adjourned to closed session and subsequent adjournment.

The agenda for the meeting included a public forum and action items on the Non-Controversial Calendar, such as the approval of the Schedule of Bills and receiving/filing personnel reports and executed contracts. The Resolution Calendar featured resolutions approving and authorizing execution of a specialized communications service agreement, a marketing services contract with ICAN, Inc., and a Change Order for turbine inspection services at Streeter Station Unit #6. Key discussions included a public hearing regarding the vacation of utility easements, followed by consideration of a resolution adopting the vacated easements. Further discussion items covered an overview of Projects and Operations, including safety status, Solar Garden update, customer satisfaction results, audit engagement, state legislative updates, and Board Retreat topics. The meeting also included a resolution approving an adjustment to the General Manager's compensation.

The combined meetings addressed several key operational and financial matters across the Municipal Electric Utility, Municipal Gas Utility, Municipal Water Utility, and Municipal Communications Utility. Key discussions included the presentation of the 2025 Customer Satisfaction Survey results, where reliable service and low prices were ranked highly by customers. Resolutions adopted included amendments to the Classification and Compensation Plan for 2026, revisions to the Procurement Policy regarding approval thresholds, and revising interest paid on customer deposits effective January 1, 2026. The Electric Utility session specifically involved approving an intercompany loan of up to $15,000,000.00 from the Communications Utility, adopting resolutions for debt reimbursement intent, authorizing contracts for turbine bearing replacement and substation switch purchases, and approving change orders for Streeter Station Unit #6 repairs. The Water Utility session specifically accepted a contract for Lone Tree Road Water Tower Recoating. The Communications Utility session involved approving a specialized communications service agreement and addressing transition plans for Channel 15 services.

The Board of Trustees held a special session. The main action was the approval and awarding of a contract with Everllence USA Inc. for furnishing generating equipment. The decision followed an evaluation of the bidder's technical specifications and proposed contract, with Utility staff determining Everllence's proposal as the best value and lowest cost bid.