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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLight Comm 08/06/1984BOARD OF LIGHT COMMISSIONERS A G E N D A August 6, 1984 1. 7:30 P.M. Meeting Called To Order a) Minutes of July 16, 1984`-' I 2. 7:45 P.M. Old Business a) Light Plant Manager 1. Budget Review �1 j ! b) Light Commissioners `-) 3. 8:15 P.M. New Business a) Light Plant Manager �\J 1. Extended Weekly Studies Program, b) Light Commissioners 4. 9:00 P.M. Adjournment i BOARD OF LIGHT COMMISSIONERS MINUTES OF MEETING AUGUST 6, 1984 PRESENT: Chairman Wills, Commissioners Dunn, D'Onofrio & McNair, Light Manager, John Larch. Commissioner Levine was not present this evening. 7:30 P.M. Meeting called to order. While Board was reviewing minutes of July 16, Chairman Wills requested that the policy for bill complaints and extended weekly studies program be taken out of order as he had another meeting to attend. MOTION: To approve minutes of July 16, 1984 with correction of Commissioner D'Onofrio's name in two places and correct spelling of amendment. Dunn/D'Onofrio VOTED: 4-0. Policy on Bill Complaints Commission members and Manager reviewed the proposed policy on bill complaints which consisted of four steps to be followed by the customer. Commissioner D'Onofrio mentioned that it might be streamlined by combining step 1 and step 2 together. The only complaint about this was the difference between an inquiry and a complaint. The only time limit the customer has 'is if he appeals the DPU, which is within seven days. MOTION: To approve the proposed policy as written. D'Onofrio/Dunn VOTED: 4-0. Proposed Extended Weekly Studies Program At the present time there are two programs ongoing from MMWEC. One is the weekly studies program and the other is the summer and winter capability program. MMWEC would like to combine the two into this new extended program which would allow MMWEC to buy and sell up to 17 Megawatts for up to six months without prior consent from the Light Manager. The present weekly studies program gives MMWEC authority to buy and sell 17 MW for up to 28 days and they must get the Manager's approval. There was a short discussion regarding an analysis of the program, if the Town could get out of the program at any time, any way to measure MMWEC's performance and energy projections. It was noted that the program was open to all MMWEC members. MOTION: To approve the extended weekly studies program. D'Onofrio/Dunn NO VOTE TAKEN. AMENDED MOTION: To table until Commissioners get further information on the program, i.e. how many members are going to accept the program, clarification on 6 month notice to get out of the program, how much money it would save the Town and input from other Managers. D'Onofrio/Dunn VOTED: 3-0. MOTION: To appoint Clerk D'Onofrio as acting Chairman. Wills/McNair VOTED: 3-0. Chairman Wills left the meeting at 8:24 P.M. BOARD OF LIGHT COMMISSIONERS MINUTES OF MEETING August 6, 1984 Page 2 Budget Review Board members went over the purchased power cost adjustment figures and noted that the 1983 numbers get netted out of 1984. The year to date figure for net income is a $40,000 deficit. It was also noted that the depreciation expense is taken out of income. It was suggested that we format the report so that it makes more mathematical sense. We should have a net income figure before depreciation and net income after depreciation. Light Manager Larch went over some of the account over- runs and noted that some decisions will have to be made on the budget by the end of the year. Mr. Larch will get back to the Board with budget cuts and revenue and expense statement. Board would like capital improvements year to date expense. Old Business - Light Commission Commissioner Dunn asked about status of street lighting program. Presently they are doing 50 per month and will have about 700 by the end of July. It was also asked about the computer operations perfor- mance and an IBM PCXT. New Business - Light Plant Manager Manager Larch went over performance evaluations. One did not receive a step increase. The average increase was 50�. He also noted that there is $8,000 in the budget for upgrading the restroom at the plant. They received a mandate from the auditors to do the stock room. The linemen have volunteered to do the work if we get the materials. He believes they can do the stock room and restroom for the amount budgeted. It was noted by Board members that the proper building and other related permits be obtained before starting work. * There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 P.M. McNair/Dunn VOTED: 3-0. MlyvVV4 QS Wrt�th ln'v✓' cl�yH.,