Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Roland McElrath’s organization
Mar 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board of Light, Gas and Water Commissioners Board Meeting
The agenda focuses on the awarding and renewal of various service contracts, including pension actuarial services, mobile document shredding, mobile sweeping, pest control, trash removal, generator maintenance, and claims case management. The board will also address the procurement of new fleet vehicles, including class 8 bucket trucks, dump trucks, and service bodies. Furthermore, the meeting schedule includes subsequent sessions for the Pension Board, OPEB Trust Committee, and the Human Resources Committee.
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Board Of Light, Gas And Water Commissioners Board Meeting Minutes
The meeting included a presentation detailing the financial impacts of the January 2026 Winter Storm Fern on utility bills, specifically focusing on natural gas purchasing and consumption, and noting a significant customer savings due to MLGW's Gas Hedging Department. It was reported that March bills would also be impacted due to TVA costs. Public comments addressed concerns regarding estimated bills following the storm and the availability of information for the rebranded 'Power Pay' program (formerly Prepay Program). The Board approved Consent Agenda items 1 through 14, as well as Same Day Minutes for Item 13. Several resolutions were presented for approval, including contract awards for electric distribution/transmission construction, extensions for surveying and electric underground construction services, an extension for pine pole supply, expansion/renewal of janitorial services, ratification/renewal of independent claims adjuster services, and renewal of medical and dental insurance contracts. Approvals were sought for the purchase of a digger derrick truck and Class 8 trucks, ratification of an emergency contract for the Fast Charge TN Network, and requested salaries for a new Director of Billing and Payment Services and a Vice President of Corporate Safety. Recognition was given to Director of Electric Construction and Maintenance, Brad Gates, upon his departure.
Feb 4, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board Of Light, Gas And Water Commissioners Board Meeting Minutes
The meeting included opening remarks where the Chairman recognized a new Commissioner and commended staff on handling a recent storm response. Key presentations involved an update on MLGW's 'Power of Giving Initiative,' detailing programs like Plus 1, Share the Pennies, and the new Power Boost Program, which included a request to amend the Share the Pennies guidelines. Public statements addressed community concerns regarding oppression, perceived backroom deals, energy burden statistics, and a past rate increase. The Board reviewed and approved several items from the Consent Agenda, including ratification of an invoice payment, scope changes for Project Portfolio Management Software, and awarding purchase orders for luminaires and a utility bill insertion system. Other substantial items included resolutions for contract extensions, scope changes for revenue and meter services support, awarding a contract for a Public and Employee Education campaign, and approving the annual salary for the new Director of Internal Audit. A performance metrics dashboard, the 4M Forum, was presented, covering customer service, outages, safety metrics, and hiring updates. The Board also discussed the impact of a recent snow and ice storm on natural gas consumption, leading to anticipated bill increases for customers.
Jan 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board Of Light, Gas And Water Commissioners Minutes
The meeting included a presentation and check presentation by the Co-Chairs of the MLGW United Way Charity Golf Tournament, raising $50,000.00 in that event, bringing the ten-year total raised to $300,000.00 for the United Way. The consent agenda included several resolutions requiring City Council approval, such as authorizing $227,000.00 in matching funds with TVA's Community Care Funds for utility bill assistance, awarding a contract for Data Historian Replacement for $710,857.00, approving a purchase order for Quest Toad software licenses totaling $461,065.29, and approving renewals for Janitorial Services and On-Call Consulting Services. A compliance report was given for 2025, covering regulatory inspections and audits, including a discussion on cyber-attack preparedness. The President provided updates regarding employee service events following the Martin Luther King holiday, such as the Power of Warmth event and distribution of Energy Efficiency Kits. Furthermore, preparations and anticipated challenges related to an approaching severe weather event were discussed, including system readiness for freezing water systems and deployment of various support teams.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
