Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority (OMPA)

The special meeting commenced with a safety minute regarding space heater safety. The primary discussion involved the consideration, discussion, and possible action on alternative bids from GE Vernova Gas Power Equipment & Services or Siemens Energy, Inc. for the provision of a combustion gas turbine for installation at the Charles D. Lamb Energy Center. Presentations were given by Sargent & Lundy representatives regarding the project, bids, and cost comparison. Discussion also covered estimated costs, ongoing costs, and Air Permits. A motion was made and seconded to recommend the selection of the General Electric Unit, conditional subject to final contract negotiations with terms acceptable to the General Manager and General Counsel. The meeting was subsequently adjourned.

Key discussions during the meeting included a safety minute detailing an employee injury at the plant requiring stitches and subsequent corrective actions, including addressing incorrect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) usage. The consent agenda involved approval of previous meeting minutes and bills for payment, as well as ratification of an emergency work authorization for weld repairs at the Charles D. Lamb Energy Center. The Board accepted the October 2025 Financial and Work Order reports, noting unfavorable year-to-date variances driven by maintenance expenses at Redbud and McClain plants. Performance goals results for 2025 were reviewed and approved at 89%. A significant topic was the authorization for the General Manager to terminate the Unit Power Sales Agreement between GRDA and OMPA concerning GRDA Unit 2, based on anticipated high capital costs for an extension. Additionally, the Board approved a Distribution Troubleshooter Service Agreement for several municipalities and accepted a bid from Red Dirt Services for pole replacement in 2026. Updates were provided on Turbine Generator bids and a planned contract termination with ONETA, resulting in a $3 million savings over three years. The Compliance Report highlighted new NERC alerts regarding large loads like data centers, and the ERM report addressed Transmission Cost Increases.

The Board approved the appointment of Pat Hullet to the Board of Directors, the July and August Financial and Work Order Reports, the proposed Administrative and General and direct OMPA expense budget preliminary numbers for 2026, proposed Salary Ranges for 2026, proposed R&R and Capital budgets for 2026, proceeding with offering the Field Services Troubleshooter Service, the WISE Air Sealing Rebate Program, September 2025 bills for payment. Jason McPherson was appointed as Chair and Mark Gambill as Vice Chair of the Programs & Services Committee. The Alternative OMPA Budget Resolution utilizing $2.7 million of Rate Stabilization funds pertaining to the adoption of its 2026 Operations and Maintenance and Capital Budgets was adopted. The Alternate 2026 Rate Resolution utilizing $2.7 million of Rate Stabilization funds and Schedule B for Cost-of-Service Rates, Schedule F for large Flexible Loads and Schedule REC was adopted. The Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority pertaining to the adoption of the 2026 benefit allowance package was adopted. Approved Resolution authorizing Application for Financial Assistance from the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments' Public Fleet Conversion Grants Fund. Awarded Transfluid Services to perform rehabilitation services on the Kaw Hydroelectric Station's generator set-up transformer.

The OMPA Board of Directors meetings in July and August 2025 included discussions and approvals of financial and work order reports. Contracts were awarded for the issuance of Power Supply System and Revenue Refunding Bonds Series 2025, the Kaw General Work Contract, the Lamb Energy Center spare GSU, and the Vegetation Management contract. The board also approved the transfer of excess revenues to Rate Stabilization, accepted the Enterprise Risk Management Plan, and gave preliminary approval to the 2026 Proposed Salary Budget and Ranges, Administrative and General and Direct OMPA Expense Budget, and R&R and Capital Budgets. Additionally, a hiring recruiter was awarded for the General Manager's position.

The meeting included a safety minute on locking and tagging equipment and a report on a lineman's injury. A scholarship winner shared her experience at a conference. The board approved the consent agenda, which included the October board meeting and executive committee minutes, October bills for payment, a quarterly derivatives report, and acceptance of the September financial and work order reports. They also discussed and approved the purchase of parts and equipment for the Lamb combustion turbine, changes to the Capacity Purchase Agreements with generating members, and an Option Purchase Agreement for real property jointly owned by SWEPCO, OMPA, NTEC, and CLECO. The General Manager presented the Business Plan objectives and reviewed staff performance goals. The Assistant GM reported on unit outages and a vehicle incident at the Kaw Switch Yard station. The board also received operations and general counsel reports, discussed SPP grid conditions, and set the date for the next board meeting.