Summer Nicotero

The agenda includes the review and approval of financial statements, the treasurer's report, and the statement of obligations. Action items feature the approval of a non-represented employee cost-of-living adjustment, a presentation on a power purchase agreement, the renewal of the workers' compensation insurance policy, and the renewal of the chief dam safety engineer contract. Additionally, the meeting covers staff reports on general operations, maintenance, compliance, and tunnel updates, alongside generation and fisheries reports. A closed session is scheduled to address existing litigation, anticipated litigation, a claim for money damages, and negotiations concerning real property.

The board meeting agenda included recognizing and awarding employees for years of service, implementing an Owner's Dam Safety Program (ODSP) to meet FERC requirements, approving a SCADA replacement project bid by Siemens, reviewing the Beardsley Reservoir Boat Launch Policy, and authorizing contract increases for shoreline management and FERC regulatory support. Additionally, the board considered the Tulloch Concessionaire Agreement, capital expenses for office furniture, and conducted executive sessions regarding litigation and real property negotiations.

The board addressed various operational and administrative items, including the approval of treasurer's reports and statements of obligations. Key discussion topics included the extension of Islanding Agreements with PG&E and Silicon Valley Power, the authorization for roof replacement at the Strawberry Office, the replacement of an HVAC unit at the Donnells Powerhouse, and the approval of a legal services contract with CalNeva Water Services. Additionally, staff reports were provided regarding general operations, maintenance, compliance, and specific infrastructure projects like the Canyon Tunnel update.

The agenda includes several action items such as the renewal of casualty insurance, approval of a compliance support job description, a FERC security assessment, a scope of work proposal for the Donnells Exciter, and the bid for the Donnells Solar Project. The board will review staff reports, updates on the Canyon Tunnel Project, and generation and fisheries studies. Additionally, the meeting will include a closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation, negotiations regarding real property, and public employment for the role of legal counsel.

The board meeting addressed several key business items, including the approval of the treasurer's reports for January and February 2026, the February 2026 Statement of Obligations, and a resolution designating bank account signatories. Action items included the approval of the 2026-2027 casualty insurance renewal, the creation of a new Compliance Technician I/II position, consideration of an HDR Inc. proposal for a FERC security assessment, approval of the GFT Scope of Work proposal for the Donnells Exciter, and acceptance of the bid for the Donnells Solar Project. Communications included staff reports, a generation report, updates on fisheries studies, and various directors' comments. The board also convened for a closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation, real property negotiations, and public employment.