Ron Gadeberg

The meeting addressed several key items during the New Business section, including the approval of three resolutions concerning surplus property: Resolution No. 1852 for Broadband Surplus, Resolution No. 1853 for Equipment Surplus, and Resolution No. 1854 for Transformer Surplus. The Board also passed a motion authorizing the General Manager to sign the NoaNet Restated Interlocal Agreement and another motion to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Implementation to the Okanogan Power Sales Agreement with Public Utility District No. 1 of Douglas County. Administrative reports included the Manager's report detailing various signed agreements and change orders, the Treasurer's report summarizing February 2026 cash transactions and 2025 credit card fees, and the Year-End Power/Broadband Report which indicated combined wholesale and retail power sales were significantly over budget for 2025. Other business focused on the Enloe Dam, where staff recommended hiring a third-party consultant sooner than planned due to new concerns from the Department of Ecology regarding downstream water quality related to sediment actions. The meeting concluded with an executive session to discuss current litigation.

The Commission meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call. Key discussions included the approval of the Consent Agenda, which covered minutes from January 5th, 2025, and several voucher batches. New Business featured a motion regarding the Nine Canyon Letter of Intent, where the Board authorized the General Manager to execute the document with Energy Northwest concerning the wind Life Extension Project, setting participation share limits between 25% and 30%. Additionally, Resolution No. 1851 was approved, authorizing the sole-source purchase of a Safety Demonstration Trailer from Cherokee MFG LLC. Administrative reports covered the General Manager's activities, including contract signings related to CETA compliance and network services, the Treasurer's report for December 2025 detailing cash transactions and balances, and the Power/Broadband Report which included wholesale and retail power sales figures and broadband connection statistics. The Board also received updates on the Tonasket Substation Upgrade project incentive and legislative matters. The meeting concluded with an Executive Session concerning current litigation.

The meeting included the Pledge of Allegiance and a review of the agenda, with no public comment offered. The consent agenda, including voucher approvals and transfer of accounts, was approved. Under unfinished business, a public hearing was held regarding the Moratorium on High-Density Load, and staff will continue researching solutions. New business saw the unanimous approval of Resolution No. 1850 concerning surplus equipment and the approval of the 2026 Guiding Principles following a legislative update. Administrative reports covered several signed agreements and letters of engagement for consulting and construction services, an overview of the November Treasurer's Report showing an ending cash balance, and an update on the Nine Canyon Wind project requiring a decision at the next meeting. The meeting concluded with an executive session to discuss current litigation.

The business meeting included the approval of the consent agenda, which covered vouchers and minutes from the prior meeting date. Key new business items involved a motion to authorize the General Manager to execute the Bonneville Power Administration Provider of Choice Power Sales Agreement Contract No. 26PS-25066. The Board also approved staff comments on the Trout Unlimited Enloe Dam Feasibility Study regarding dam removal. Additionally, the Board held the first reading for Resolution No. 1848, which amends the 2026 Wage & Salary Program with a 2.5% adjustment for Non-Bargaining Unit Employees, and the first reading for Resolution No. 1849, approving and adopting the 2026-2029 Clean Energy Implementation Plan (CEIP). Administrative reports covered manager updates, energy services, the October Treasurer's Report detailing cash transactions, the September financial report, and the October Power/Broadband Report, noting wholesale and retail power sales were over budget. The next meeting date was scheduled.

The meeting included the consideration of several resolutions and new business motions. Unfinished business involved the second reading and unanimous approval of Resolution No. 1848, amending the 2026 Wage & Salary Program for non-union employees, and Resolution No. 1849, approving and adopting the 2026-2029 Clean Energy Implementation Plan (CEIP). New business featured the unanimous approval of a motion authorizing the execution of Contract No. NC 2026.01 with Basin Tree Trimming for tree trimming services, and a motion to authorize an extension (Amendment 2) to Contract No. NC 2023.09 with Olympic Electric Company, Inc. for overhead construction services. The Commission also finalized the 2026 Industry Committee Assignments, including appointing Commissioner McCloy to the WPUDA Telecom Committee. Administrative reports covered the General Manager's signings of agreements and comments on the Enloe Dam feasibility study, and an update on the Conconully Middle Mile Project, noting progress on fiber installation and future bidding schedules. A motion was passed to execute Addendum No. 9 to the Operating and Service Agreement with Douglas PUD.