Scott Gibson

The Regular Meeting on January 6, 2026, included the recognition of the Employee of the Month for January, Kelsey Lewis, for her exceptional leadership and involvement in community solar projects and internal process improvements. The Consent Agenda addressed approvals for minutes from previous meetings (December 16, 2025, and December 30, 2025), bid awards, contract amendments, and the certification/ratification of District checks and vouchers. Key discussion items in the CEO/General Manager Briefing included updates on media activities and the 2026 Legislative Session, as well as a SnoSMART Quarterly Update. Commission Business covered organizational representatives for 2026. Public hearings were held and closed regarding the disposal of surplus property for Calendar Year 2026 and the first quarter of 2026, the construction and installation of additions to the Water Utility forming Local Utility District No. 68, the adoption of the 2025 Integrated Resource Plan, the 2025 Clean Energy Implementation Plan, and the adoption of Two-Year Conservation Targets for 2026-2027. Individual considerations included approving the purchase of real property for future District facilities, approving an amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with IBEW Local No. 77, and authorizing an amendment to the Low-Income Weatherization and Energy Savings Agreement with Snohomish County. The body also recessed into an Executive Session to discuss current or potential litigation and training.

The agenda for the regular meeting included recognition of the Employee of the Month for January. Public comments were scheduled, followed by a consent agenda covering the approval of previous meeting minutes, bid awards for professional services contracts and amendments, and consideration of district checks and vouchers. The CEO/General Manager provided updates on media relations and other matters, along with a briefing on the 2026 Legislative Session. Commission business addressed reports, the event calendar, performance dashboards, treasury/budget status, and discussions regarding representatives for various organizations in 2026. The meeting also included a review of the Governance Planning Calendar and a planned Executive Session to discuss current or potential litigation and practice or proposed action.

This document outlines the 2023 Capital Improvement Plan for Snohomish County PUD #1, focusing on the Integrated Service Area Master Plan. It details specific projects for water system enhancements, including reservoir design, main extensions, SCADA PLC upgrades, corrosion control optimization, and Water AMI conversion. The plan also acknowledges aging pipelines targeted for future replacement.

The Terrestrial Resource Management Plan (TRMP) outlines actions by Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County to mitigate impacts to wildlife resources from the Henry M. Jackson Hydroelectric Project. Its primary objective is to manage wildlife mitigation lands for the term of the new license. Key focus areas include preserving existing old-growth conifer forest, managing second-growth conifer, mixed, deciduous, and riparian forests to promote old-growth or late-successional characteristics, and protecting and enhancing wetlands. The plan aims to create or enhance terrestrial habitats, prioritizing old-growth coniferous forest, mature riparian forest, wetlands, and young riparian forest.

This Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County serves as a strategic roadmap to meet customer energy needs reliably, affordably, and environmentally responsibly from 2026 through 2045. The plan emphasizes a balanced portfolio including conservation, demand response, clean energy resources, and strategic purchases of Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Tier 2 power. Key priorities include adapting to a rapidly evolving energy landscape, complying with regulatory requirements such as Washington State's Renewable Portfolio Standard and Clean Energy Transformation Act, and transitioning to the BPA Load-Following product. The IRP aims to bolster operational reliability, enhance customer experiences, support community thriving, build a sustainable future, and foster a future-ready organizational culture.