Kittitas County Public Utility District 1

The agenda for this meeting includes the Pledge of Allegiance and approval of the agenda. Key discussions involve the consent agenda, which covers approval of the Regular Board Meeting Minutes from November 25, 2025, and November 2025 Voucher Approval. The financial report section addresses the Financial Narrative, November 2025 Delinquency Activity Report, November 2025 and November 2024 Consumer Sales Reports, November 2025 Top Consumers Report, Monthly Financial Summary, and the YTD Capital Budget Report. Old Business includes discussions on Resolution 1231 regarding Updated Low Income Assistance Programs, PSE Overhead Conversion Projects in Kittitas County, and Service Center Design. New Business features resolutions concerning the Clean Energy Implementation Plan, 2026 Association Membership, and the Adoption of the 2026 Budget. Reports from Operations, Engineering (including Reliability), and the Manager are also scheduled, along with Commissioner Reports and a planned Executive Session.

The 2022 Strategic Plan for Kittitas County Public Utility District No. 1 aims to align District actions with its mission to provide safe, reliable, and affordable electric service, guiding decision-making and resource allocation. It is structured around five strategic categories: System Reliability, Operations, Customer Experience, Risk Mitigation, and Financial Position. The plan seeks to maintain a reliable and efficient electrical system, organize a capable workforce, deliver exceptional customer experiences, proactively mitigate organizational risks, and ensure a strong financial position through timely and accurate reporting.

The meeting included a presentation of the Final Concept Report by Marc Brown Architecture and Design.

The meeting included a discussion regarding the Cascade Irrigation District Project. A motion was made to approve a Bettas Line Extension to Cascade Irrigation District contingent upon their agreement to the terms of the construction agreement including a seven-year customer commitment and a mutual agreement to share change order costs or savings. An executive session was called to discuss the lease or purchase of land.

The meeting included discussions and updates on several key areas. Commissioner Rowbotham is set to attend the July Executive Board Meeting at Energy Northwest for updates on the SMR project. There was an update on the Cascade Irrigation District, noting that pole installation is underway. The architects are scheduled to present the final concept report for the Service Center Design in early July. Additionally, there is a potential opportunity to invest in a geothermal project with Energy Northwest. Maintenance of the new service center property will commence this summer to mitigate fire risks. The Operations Manager and General Manager presented their respective reports, and Commissioners provided updates on WPAG, ENW, and WPUDA.