HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEU_09.21.2023Minutes of the
Electric Utility Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The Georgetown Electric Utility Advisory Board met on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 3:30 PM at
Georgetown Municipal Complex, Williamson Room, 300 Industrial Ave.
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The following Members were in attendance:
Present were: Robert C Case, Sammy R Jones, Mike Triggs
1. Regular Session
1.A Call to Order
Call to Order -- Robert Case; Board Chairman
The meeting began at 3:33 PM.
1.6 Introduction of Visitors
Introduction of Visitors -- Robert Case; Board Chairman
Scott Burnham from NewGen Strategies attended the Electric Board meeting to
present.
1.0 Public wishing to address the Board
Public wishing to address the Board --Robert Case; Board Chairman
None Present.
1.D Approval of minutes
Consideration and approval of the August 17th, 2023 minutes -- Krisen Lowry, Board
Liaison
Moved by Mike Triggs; seconded by Sammy R Jones to Approve.
Motion Approved: 3- 0
Voting For: Robert C Case, Sammy R Jones, Mike Triggs
Voting Against: None
1.E Large DER Rate Options
Discussion regarding NewGen and Large PV options that can be provided. -- Scott
Burnham; Partner of NewGen Strategies & Solutions, LLC
Scott Burnham presented "Large DER Rate Options" to the board. Discussing pay rate
options for the community for DER Energy. Their recommendation is to adopt a buy-
all/sell-all with caps. The board agreed with his recommendation.
1.F Electric Monthly Operating Report
Discussion regarding the Electric Monthly Operations Report -- Kress Carson; Electric
Utility Analyst
Daniel Bethapudi opened the discussion of the Electric Monthly Operating Report,
Cherie Hernandez presented the Customer Service and Billing Report for FY 23 August
and September. Customer statistics of the meters were reviewed and the billing for all
meters.
Mike Westbrook presented the operations report and discussed the Top 5 Outages and
Performance Metrics.
Daniel Bethapudi presented the Safety report on behalf of Danny Potter. Discussion of
Di -electric testing and equipment coverup was explained to the board as the Lineman's
safety focus for the month of August.
Leigh presented the Quarterly Financial Report.
2. Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Vernon's Codes,
Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the regular
session.
2.A Cyber Security Update
Sec. 551.089 Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits
2.B Competitive Matters Purchased Power Review
Sec. 551.086 Competitive Matters Purchased Power Review
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:30 PM.
Moved by Sammy R Jones; seconded by Mike Triggs to Adjourn.
Motion Adjourn: 3 - 0
Voting For: Robert C Case, Sammy R Jones, Mike Triggs
Voting Against: None
These minutes were approved at the meeting of
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