Lassen Municipal Utility District

The agenda for the Special Board Meeting included the election of Board Officers for 2026 and staff/board member reports. Key items involved financial reporting, updates on major ongoing projects such as the Skedaddle Substation and New Resource Options, and a report from the Electric Operations Manager regarding outages. Discussion items included a potential change to the Regular Board Meeting Schedule and the adoption of an updated job description for the System Electrical Engineer. The meeting also planned for a Closed Session to discuss existing litigation against the District and potential litigation, as well as a public employee performance evaluation for the General Manager.

The agenda for this Special Board Meeting included standard items such as calling the meeting to order, approval of the agenda, and inviting public comment. Key discussion points involved the future board meeting schedule, specifically setting a Special Board Meeting for January 29, 2026. A significant item was a Closed Session regarding existing litigation, specifically the case of William R. Butler and Peggy L. Butler v. Lassen Municipal District, et al. The document also outlines general procedures for public comment, accommodations for individuals with disabilities, and adherence to Robert's Rules of Order.

The special board meeting included a roll call, approval of the agenda, and an invitation for public comment, which yielded no responses. The board discussed the future board meeting schedule and adjourned to a closed session to discuss a public employee appointment/public employment matter, specifically the title of General Manager. No reportable action was taken during the closed session.

The agenda includes approval of the 2024/2025 Audit, discussion of the Budget-to-Actual Income Statement, Check Register, Cash Position Report, and YTD Budget/Expense Update for Skedaddle Substation project. It also covers the Quarterly Review of the District's kWh Charge, a resolution authorizing the creation of a restricted fund for monies received under the California Clean Fuel Reward Program, and approval of an invoice for Compaction & Concrete Testing. Further agenda items include an amendment to the MRG Consulting Contract, a Basic Services Agreement for the 2026 calendar year with Evergreen Job & Safety Training, Inc., and a Pole Attachment License Agreement with American Dark Fiber, LLC. The board will also discuss existing litigation and conduct a Public Employee Performance Evaluation in a closed session.

The Board of Directors discussed a proposed three-year rate plan aimed at ensuring utility revenues align with inflation, supporting daily operations, and funding infrastructure investments. The plan is designed to maintain the financial health of the utility and ensure safe, reliable, and affordable power delivery. Key discussion points included maintaining financial metrics within specified parameters, addressing changes in purchased power procurement, and considering adjustments to public benefits charges and transmission charges. The board also reviewed the potential launch of a Time-of-Use (TOU) pilot program for residential customers to evaluate the effectiveness of TOU pricing.