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Coleen O'Brien, General Manager Jeanne poll, Executive Assistant
Bob Fournier, Accounting/Business Manager Priscilla Gottwald, Community Relations Manager
Jane Parenteau, Energy Services Manager David Poison, Facilities Manager
Kevin Sullivan, Engineering and Operations Manager
Citizens' Advisory Board:
Tony Capobianco, Member
Readine Climate Advisory Committee:
Joan Boegel, Chairman Michele Benson, Member
Ron D'Addario, Secretary Ray Porter, Member
Michael Scola, Volunteer Gina Snyder, Member
Laurie Ann Sylvia, Member
Call Meeting to Order
Chairman Stempeck called the meeting to order and stated that the meeting was being videotaped, it is live in Reading only.
Opening Remarks
Chairman Stempeck read the RMLD Board of Commissioners Code of Conduct The RMLD Board of Commissioners recognizes the
importance of hearing public comment, at the discretion of the Chair, on items on the official agenda as well as on items) not on the
official agenda. We ask that all questions or comments from the public be directed to the Char and that all parties, including
members of the RMLD Board, act in a professional and courteous manner when addressing the Board or responding to comments.
Once recognized by the Chan, all persons addressing the Board shall state their name and address prior to speaking. It is the role of
the Chair to maintain order in all public comment or ensuing discussion.
Introductions
Chairman Stempeck welcomed Coleen O'Brien, the new RMLD General Manager. Ms. O'Brien stated that it is a privilege to serve.
Chairman Stempeck also welcomed Citizens' Advisory Board member, Tony Capobianco. Also in attendance was Joan Boegel, of
the Reading Climate Advisory Committee as well some of its members. Chairman Stempeck asked Ms. Boegel if she would like to
speak.
Ms. Boegel stated that she is the current Chan of the Reading Climate Advisory Committee and wanted to welcome Coleco to the
RMLD. They look forward to working with her. Then mission is to increase the environmental sustainability, of our town and
particularly to reduce the carbon footprint through energy efficiency and renewable energy. They look forward to working with Ms.
O'Brien. Several members of the committee were present, including: Ron D'Addario, Ray Porter, Michele Benson, Gina Snyder,
Laurie Ann Sylvia, and Michael Scots (Volunteer). Ms. O'Brien welcomed the Committee members. Chairman Stempeck welcomed
and thanked them for attending the meeting.
Public Comment
There was no other public comment.
( Approval of Board Minutes
wMay 29, 2013
Mr. Pacino made a motion seconded by Mr. Soh that the RMLD Board of Commissioners approve the Regular Session meeting
minutes of May 29, 2013, as corrected.
Motion carried 5:0:0.
Reading Municipal Light Board of Commissioners
Regular Session
230 Ash Street
Reading, MA 01867
August 14, 2013
Start Time of Regular Session:
7:30 p.m.
End Time of Regular Session:
9:55 p.m.
Commissioners:
John Stempeck, Chairman
Philip B. Patina, Vice Chair
Robert Soli, Commissioner
David Talbot, Commissioner
David Mancuso, Secretary
Staff
Coleen O'Brien, General Manager Jeanne poll, Executive Assistant
Bob Fournier, Accounting/Business Manager Priscilla Gottwald, Community Relations Manager
Jane Parenteau, Energy Services Manager David Poison, Facilities Manager
Kevin Sullivan, Engineering and Operations Manager
Citizens' Advisory Board:
Tony Capobianco, Member
Readine Climate Advisory Committee:
Joan Boegel, Chairman Michele Benson, Member
Ron D'Addario, Secretary Ray Porter, Member
Michael Scola, Volunteer Gina Snyder, Member
Laurie Ann Sylvia, Member
Call Meeting to Order
Chairman Stempeck called the meeting to order and stated that the meeting was being videotaped, it is live in Reading only.
Opening Remarks
Chairman Stempeck read the RMLD Board of Commissioners Code of Conduct The RMLD Board of Commissioners recognizes the
importance of hearing public comment, at the discretion of the Chair, on items on the official agenda as well as on items) not on the
official agenda. We ask that all questions or comments from the public be directed to the Char and that all parties, including
members of the RMLD Board, act in a professional and courteous manner when addressing the Board or responding to comments.
Once recognized by the Chan, all persons addressing the Board shall state their name and address prior to speaking. It is the role of
the Chair to maintain order in all public comment or ensuing discussion.
Introductions
Chairman Stempeck welcomed Coleen O'Brien, the new RMLD General Manager. Ms. O'Brien stated that it is a privilege to serve.
Chairman Stempeck also welcomed Citizens' Advisory Board member, Tony Capobianco. Also in attendance was Joan Boegel, of
the Reading Climate Advisory Committee as well some of its members. Chairman Stempeck asked Ms. Boegel if she would like to
speak.
Ms. Boegel stated that she is the current Chan of the Reading Climate Advisory Committee and wanted to welcome Coleco to the
RMLD. They look forward to working with her. Then mission is to increase the environmental sustainability, of our town and
particularly to reduce the carbon footprint through energy efficiency and renewable energy. They look forward to working with Ms.
O'Brien. Several members of the committee were present, including: Ron D'Addario, Ray Porter, Michele Benson, Gina Snyder,
Laurie Ann Sylvia, and Michael Scots (Volunteer). Ms. O'Brien welcomed the Committee members. Chairman Stempeck welcomed
and thanked them for attending the meeting.
Public Comment
There was no other public comment.
( Approval of Board Minutes
wMay 29, 2013
Mr. Pacino made a motion seconded by Mr. Soh that the RMLD Board of Commissioners approve the Regular Session meeting
minutes of May 29, 2013, as corrected.
Motion carried 5:0:0.
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Approval of Board Minutes
June 26, 2013
Mr. Patin made a motion seconded by Mr. Mancuso that the RMLD Board of Commissioners approve the Regular Session meeting®
minutes of June 26, 2013, as presented.
Motion carried 4:0:1. Chairman Stempeck abstained; he was not present at the meeting.
Commissioner Mancuso will be the Secretary for the meeting.
Report of the Chairman (Attachment 1)
RMLD Board of Commissioners Committees and Assignments Discussion of General Manager and Power & Rate Committees
Chairman Stempeck suggested that the General Manager Search and the General Manager Contract Negotiation Committees be
removed because those Committees functions are finished.
Mr. Patin made a motion seconded by Mr. Soli that they thank both the General Manager Search and the General Manager Contract
Negotiation Committees and that they be eliminated.
Motion carried 5:0:0.
Chairman Stempeck stated that the Power & Rate Committee was tabled at the May 29 and June 26 meetings. Chairman Stempeck
said that he would like to institute a discussion in terms of the role of the Power & Rate Committee and the applicability of it. This
item was tabled because the Board wanted to have a General Manager on board to provide insight as to whether it was a valuable
Committee. Chairman Stempeck said that Mr. Soli was a proponent and could speak to this. Mr. Soli said that in times of negotiating
contracts and finding new power sources, Ms. Parenteau can speak how to get that information out and at times providing the direction
Energy Services needs going forward.
Ms. Pammteau explained that historically, the RMLD had a Power & Rate Committee that consisted of three Board members which
would meet more than twice annually. This Committee would cover: a review of contracts that the RMLD was looking at, Cost of
Service would be proposed, and any new programs Energy Services were addressing; such programs as the Green Choice Program-
The Committee served as a mechanism to get a sense of the Board in order to gauge what staff and the General Manager would be
working towards. The Board also discussed having full Board meetings to ensure that everyone was informed. It was helpful in terms
of getting a sense of policy from the Board, and how the contracts reflected that policy. It provided staff with direction on various
contracts.
Chairman Stempeck commented that he was uncertain whether in her previous position if Ms. O'Brien had such a committee to
address rams. Ms. O'Brien explained that her Board set the general policy. She developed a Power Supply Mitigation Team
comprised of internal and external experts who would meet quarterly to discuss all power supply related issues including industry
successful strategies on mitigating power supply costs and optimizing power supply portfolio. Since pricing on power contracts is a
timing issue as the rates are generally only available to lock in for approximately an hour, then contracts were signed through her,
consistent with the general policy.
Mr. Patin said that he represents the "corm' side in having a Power & Rate Committee. He stated that the Power & Rate Committee
decisions should take place at the Board level, not at the Committee level. His concern is that the Renewable Energy Certificate
(REC) issue was extensively discussed at the Committee level, however, never made it to the Board level, which caused him concern.
Contracts should be brought to the five Commission members, not a Committee that makes recommendations. If there is need for
immediate action the General Manager can contact the Chair who could be authorized to move forward if need be or designate a
Commission member. The Power & Rate Committee is not needed; the decision and review should be made by the five Board
members.
Mr. Soli said that the Power & Rate Committee was fact - finding. The Committee recommended to the Board if something should go
forward. The Committee voted 1:1 which reflected that they were in dispute, however, it made it to the Board. The Committees
provided a venue for in depth fact finding. Issues were vetted and sifted through to determine the level of importance. The issues
were brought to the Board for their recommendation, and in some cases, no recommendation.
Chairman Stempeck said that the background and history that Mr. Soli brings to this particular area is valuable. Chairman Stempeck
asked Ms. O'Brien if it is appropriate to have someone from the Board sit on her internal committee. Chairman Stempeck said that he
would like to do is give her time to think about that with the internal working group. If it is appropriate to have Mr. Soli on this group.
Chairman Stempeck said that he is not thinking in terms of a committee, but as a representative of the Board; it is a mutual
recognition. Cbairurm Stempeck suggested that instead of deciding on this at this minute, he would like to have Ms. O'Brien set us
her committee and have a special meeting with Mr. Soli, but table it until the next meeting.
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Report of the Chairman (Attachment 1)
RMLD Board of Commissioners Committees and Assignments Discussion of General Manager and Power & Rate Committees
Chai Stempeck said that the General Manager should set the tone. Chairman Swmpmk said that the Board should not have
®rman committees for the sake of having them. If it makes sense to have a committee, the Board will have one. It can be one member of the
Board with no decision being made to conform with the Open Meeting Laws. Mr. Soli said that he has a concern sitting on a
committee run by the General Manager. Is the Board interfering with day -to-day operations and Chapter 164? Ms. O'Brien said that
when she discusses the Power Supply Mitigation Strategic Committee it will consist of strategizing, networking, and will not consist
solely of internal employees. This process brings recognition to the industry as a whole, including lessons learned. The think tank
provides valuable input to RMLD that works to validate existing strategies or provide insight to necessary changes that may be due to
foracasted volatility in pricing due to a host of impact parameters. We want to ensure what works best for RMLD and with some of
the lowest rates in the state; she would say that the policies and strategies thus far are working very well. The previous iteration of
her last Power Supply Mitigation Team consisted of a person that had the position Ms. Pammeau has, the General Manager, a legal
power supply expert, energy efficiency expert, and a rate design/monomist expert. Chairman Stempeck suggested revisiting the
Power & Rate Committee once Ms. O'Brien provides her report. Chairman Stempeck said that Vice Chair Pacino and Commissioner
Soli should be considered on the Power & Rate Committee.
RMLD Board of Commissioners Committees Expectations of Each Committee for the Upcoming Year.
Chairman Stempeck explained that he asked each committee member to speak to what they will be doing in the upcoming year as a
means of information, expectation and open famm for feedback.
Public Relations Committee has four items that need to be addressed:
I. How to get requests or warnings out to the public, Commercial and Industrial customers when facing extreme heat or cold. How
would that affect the power supply? Are there other mechanisms or benchmarks that have been used in order to be proactive
instead of reactive?
2. How to get more customer; on energy savings programs whether it be Time of Use, Water Heaters and other types of things.
Them is not sufficient participation in these good programs. Chairman Stempeck asked the Board and CAB members to lead by
example.
• 3. How to target information to consumers at point of purchase. It is not in our purview to influence manufacturers for air
conditioners, washers or dryers. However, we can work with retailers at points of purchase that there are rebates available for our
particular mess so they make wise choices. You want to influence customers to make energy efficient choices.
4. How to create a better web navigation for RMLD's website. It is difficult to find information. Getting professional assistance
aids in the navigation and provides assistance to our customers.
Mr. Talbot stated that in order to guide those initiatives we need to any what we are trying to achieve. We could set a demand
reduction goal for one megawatt of demand reduction, with the water heaters or five megawatts. That will form what we are trying to
promote. Similarly, if we want peak reduction we have to define the quantity of time of use meters we want installed. Currently, one
percent of RMLD customers have the time -of use-meters, although they are a great deal. A goal could be ten percent. We should set
what the ends are in order that we have the means to achieve it. Mr. Talbot pointed out that there is an opportunity that the RMLD can
take advantage of There is a regional agency, the Metropolitan Planning Council, which is governed by the municipalities in the
state. In the last eighteen months, after a request from the RMLD and the fora towns they produced a Local Energy Action Program
that is now in a draft form. This report suggests ways that we can efficiently use surcharges to achieve goals across the four towns and
at the RMLD. The plan is out there and will be in final form. It has some great ideas. Mr. Talbot mentioned that he spoke with Helen
Aki who is writing the report. There are monies available to assist with the technical support for implementation. The RMLD has an
opportunity to take advantage of free expertise through the end of the yam. Mr. Talbot seeks the best way of adding and efficiently
implementing such items without adding to the bureaucracy. During the heat wave it was made apparent that them is more the RMLD
can do such as group e- mailing, via listings, schools and Chamber of Commerce on that peak day to assist to lower this. Using real
time lists are more effective than press releases.
Policy Committee
Mr. Patin said that they have not formally met. What he would like to see, this has already been touched upon, is what we are trying
to achieve, in terms of looking at the policies in the coming year, setting some sort of priorities and aligning the policies accordingly.
Mr. Mancuso said that from his perspective, the Policy Committee provides the opportunity to ensure that we are operating in a
fashion that is in alignment with Chapter 164, which governs the way we should be operating.
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Report of the Chairman (Attachment 1)
RMLD Board of Commissioners Committees and Assignments Discussion of General Manager and Power & Rate Committees
Policy Committee
Mr. Mancuso said that we can focus on the types of activities to align ourselves with the law, the regulatory environment, and to makeQ
sure that we are operating in a manner that provides good governance for the organization. There are some easy, things that can be
done and some that need to be fined relative to Chapter 164.
Audit Committee
Mr. Pacino said that the Audit Committee's function is to sit with the auditors when they present the audit results and make a
recommendation to the Commission. It is also the Audit Committee's purpose to address any issue that needs be acted upon urgently.
Beyond that, he will be serving on the Town of Reading Audit Committee. The Town of Reading's Auditor makes a presentation then
priorities are set such as the school Inch program. Chairman Stompeck asked, given that there are two members should both be
present at the amoral meeting. Mr. Pacino explained that the Town of Reading Audit Committee meets one time before the audit in
September then meets for the final result Town of Reading Charter states that only one Board member is on the Town of Reading
Audit Committee. Mr. Soli stated that typically the Town of Reading and RMLD Audit Committee meet with the auditor on the result
of RMLD's audit in which both Commission members are present. Also, twice nominally, one member of the RMLD Audit Committee
meets with the RMLD Accountant and the Town Accountant to go over how things are as well as new things which Mr. Soli attends.
Budget Committee
Mr. Soli said that this is his first time on the Budget Committee. Mr. Soli commented that Mr. Pacino is well experienced and will
follow his guide. Mr. Pacino explained that the Budget Committee, once the budget is presented by the Department, the Committee
then reviews the preliminary budget and make recommendations. This year, the Committee as in the past years has asked for
information. They usually meet at the same time as the CAB does its budget review. Under the Twenty Year Agreement the CAB has
to recommend the budget before the Board can act on the budget. The Budget Committee makes the final recommendation to the
Board.
Mr. Mancuso said that one observation, based on what we discussed, is the focus on policy or operations. Some of the things he has
heard sounds like they step into the operation space. He is raising the Rag that under Chapter 164, the operations side is Ms.
O'Brirn's. We can make all the policy recommendations that we want, but once we get into the details that becomes operational. A
word of caution is that we stay on the right side of that. Chairman Stempeck fully agrees. Mr. Mancuso said that we can stay on th
right side of that with strategic planning and what some of those policies would be. What he has heard is that there are things to look*
at the strategic planning process which allows Ms. O'Brian and her team to operationalize them. Mr. Talbot added point well taken.
Chairman Smmpeck said that we are trying to be a sounding board for the General Manager. We can provide expertise as a collective
group.
Mr. Capobianco asked relative to the Public Relations Committee, is there low participation in the appliance rebate programs?
Chairman Stempmk commented that is a good question because there are statistics on this that speak to that program; however, what
they do not show is what the participation could be. Mr. Talbot said that when you go to the big box stores that them are pallets of
low efficiency products. If customers spent an extra fifty dollars, they would get a better product in which RMLD would give them
the product When a customer buys the Iowa price inefficient model it is because they do not know what is available. Mr.
Capobianco said that the rebate program has not got the attention of the customer. Mr. Capobianco pointed out he received a two
hundred dollar rebate from the water department for his washing machine which got his attention. Mr. Talbot said that we need to
look at the delta for the lower and better efficiency appliance and make sure the rebates are in alignment with that. Mr. Capobianco
suggested tying that in with the tax -free weekends to partner with local appliance retailers to list them for a quid pro quo. Mr. Talbot
said that to Mr. Mancuso's point, the policy would not change the amount of the rebate, but to encourage customers. Mr. Capobianco
suggested having it on the tax -free weekend to latch on the public relations aspect of that. Chairman Slempeck thanked Mr.
Capobianco.
Retroactive Step Up for Interim General Manager Kevin Sullivan
Mr. Sullivan covered in this position January 11, 2013 to July 14, 2013.
Chairman Stempeck stated that this is a retroactive step up which is a one -time payment for the Interim General Manager, Kevin
Sullivan. He stepped into the position of Interim General Manager for about a six month timeframe. Chairman Stempeck wanted to
provide a monetary recognition to the fact he did take the position, assumed the role and performed the functions. The amount is
$25,000 for six months which is the delta that position carries. He has discussed this with Ms. Antonio and it is an appropriate
amount.
Mr. Pacino made a motion seconded by Mr. Mancuso that the Commission authorize the Department to compensate Mr. Kev'
Sullivan for stepping into the General Manager position for the interim period January 11, 2013 to July 14, 2013 in the amount o
$25,000.
Motion carried 4:0:1. Mr. Talbot abstained.
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Retroactive Step Up for Interim General Manager Kevin Sullivan
Mr. Sullivan covered in this position January 11, 2013 to July 14, 2013.
QMr. Talbot asked why this did not come up at the beginning of the interim period Why is it coming up now? Chairman Stempeck
replied that there were too many variables. The interim position could have been one week, one month and the amount is pro-rated.
Mr. Mancuso clarified that in essence this is a bonus for a job well performed during a period of time. Chairmen Stempeck said that
the minutes reflect Mr. Sullivan's extra effort. Chairman Stempeck said that the most tangible way to recognize that is through a
bonus, all the words in the world are wonderful. He did step in and help the Department.
Mr. Mancuso added that to have someone that was willing to step up and help us bridge the former General Manager and future
situation with Ms. O'Brien. It is a customary practice in the business community, particularly those that go up and beyond what the
job would require to do. Mr. Talbot said that he is not comfortable with a raise for an interim position. However, it should have been
done up front and is unsure of the precedent, it is unusual for him. Chairman Stempeck said that in the business community it is
commonplace for the assistance during the timeframe and for ajob well done, typically with a one -time bonus. Chairman Stempeck
said that at the time there were a lot of variables.
Mr. Sullivan thanked the Commission for the recognition
Comprehensive Update of the Reading Zoning Bylaw
Chairmen Stempeck reported that the Town of Reading Community Planning and Development Commission are asking for input in
terms of identifying potential zoning issues. Chairman Stempeck added that he is unsure if there is any zoning issue that is why it is
on the agenda. Some items listed are possible amendments to prohibiting billboard signs, and carriage houses. The focus is how it is
going to affect the RMLD. The thought of the RMLD putting a road behind the back portion of the property to help mitigate traffic
flow or the front of the property for egress issues; for trucks. Chairman Stempeck said that based on what the Department plans on
doing with its facility we should get our concerns to the Zoning Board so they can react in a quick manner. Mr. Mancuso suggested
finding out at the Town level what demand might be created over time for strategic planning purposes. Somehow we should be
involved in that developing and planning process. Ms. O'Brien stated that she went to the Town Manager meeting in which the
Planning Director was in attendance. She did mention that the RMLD was working on a master site plan and she is going to meet with
the Planning Director for input as well as impact of changes to the system. Ms. O'Brien stated that meetings are being set up with the
Town Planners for all four towns.
General Manager's Report— Ms. O'Brien — General Manager
RMLD Initial Assessments
Ms. O'Brien said that tomorrow marked her first thirty days and has been pretty busy with the heat wave. Within that time fame she
has had the opportunity to meet with each Conunission member. She has met with the Town of Reading, Town Manager, Board of
Selectmen and senior staff, Town of Wilmington, Town Manager and Board of Selectmen, Citizens' Advisory Board members,
Chavman John Norton and Vice Chairman George Hooper. She is scheduled to meet with the Town of North Reading, Town
Administrator and Board of Selectmen, Town of Lynnfield, Town Administrator and Board of Selectmen. The Planting Board will be
next.
Ms. O'Brien stated that the initial assessment is required in order to lay out the road map for a twenty-five yea plan for each of the six
main components of the RMLD. She has commenced the critical initial assessments. The main components consist of system
reliability, power supply, financial control, organization, staffing, facilities assets, and customer information systems.
System Reliability
This will include scheduled electric system assessment to review system configuration, capacity, power quality, safety, construction
standards, product materials, protection coordination schemes, system functionality under normal and abnormal conditions. The
recent heat wave is an example of an abnormal situation. The heat wave gave her an opportunity to we how they system works and it
went well. With the GIS assessment, she is looking at a timeline for functionality including the ability to maintain accuracy and to
implement Milsoft. This is an engineering modeling software system whose capabilities get that engine working for us.
Power Supply
There is an independent audit being performed which we are awaiting the results with the focus on the process. We have heard from
the auditor and there are no smoking guns. In speaking with Ms. Parenteau that report is due shortly. Ms. O'Brien stated that as she
explained earlier, she has developed a Power Supply Mitigation Team in which she is interviewing a couple of people to ensure she
has the right people for the main. That is established to meet quarterly. It is made up of key experts in the field that we work in the
`/industry who are familiar with the New England, Independent System Operator (ISO). We evaluate the portfolio, provide industry
lessons learned, think tank, strategic plan, mitigate legislative issues, network cost share, evaluate energy efficiency, evaluate demand
response reduction programs, review the cost allocation and ram design to make sure that we are in line with the test of the utility
industry and providing the best for what fits for the RMLD and its service territory. That meeting is scheduled for September.
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General Manager's Report — Ms. O'Brien — General Manager
RMLD Initial Assessments
Financial Control
The auditors are currently here and Mr. Fournier has been working with them daily. We have spoken to Standard & Poor's on the•
phone. Our crediting rating has commenced and currently is underway. Ms. O'Brien stated that she is in the process of reviewing the
fiscal year budget. Ms. O'Brien is evaluating our fiduciary responsibilities as well as the processes and efficiencies associated with
that.
OrgaoizadonaFStaff
Ms. O'Brien stated that she will be working with Roger Corte, formerly of RW Beck He will be assisting her in developing the scope
of work to determine the appropriate functions and manpower required of the utility and system this size. The work processes and
efficiencies, the staff abilities, the required training and things of that nature.
She is in the process of reviewing the Human Resources policies, safety policies, and looking at the existing training of the staff so she
can have input into the organizational study and start the career development program for catch of the titres.
Facilities Assets
Ms. O'Brien stated that Dave Poison has started to draft a scope for a master site plan which was mentioned earlier. This will look at
230 Ash Street and the Barbas building. The zoning by law changes and input is part of that; they will leave no stone unturned as far
as what they will look at. They will look at the organizational study for the potential outcome, the physical condition of the building,
the efficiencies including business and operations sections. The main building HVAC project will be discussed under Engineering
and Operations as far many major changes known to this building.
Customer Information Systems
This is an assessment of what we will provide for customer service. It is a broad topic from the respect of what does the system have
fm ability to provide to the customer, power supply opportunities and programs, community relations, customer communication,
customer training, emergency preparedness. How we work with the other town departments in the event of an emergency, developing
an emergency operating procedure, terms and conditions, service requirements handbook for residential and commercial customers
and to make awe that the terms and conditions me comprehensive. To evaluate our mission statement to make sure we will be
commensurate with the policies that are in the twenty -five year strategic plan and that there is a consistent message throughout the
company and within our service territory.
Ms. O'Brien said that she will be working on these to lay out the road map. Ms. O'Brien commented that when she met with
Commissioner Mancuso on the strategic plan, he asked if my lines were drawn. We made it through a difficult heat wave and our
customers are happy. The reliability indices appear solid at this point. It is a perfect time to develop a strategic plan and she will be
moving forward with that.
Power Supply Report — June 2013 — Ms. Parenteau (Attachment 2)
Ms. Parenteau presented the June Power Supply Report provided in the Commissioner packets covering power supply charges, energy
costs, fuel charges and collections, fuel reserve balance, spot market purchases, capacity costs, as well as the percentage of RMLD's
hydro projects and energy efficiency measures installed.
Ms. Parenteau repotted that RMLD's load for June was approximately 65 million kilowatt hours which was approximately a 3.5%
increase compared to Jane 2012. RMLD's energy cost came in at approximately $2.5 million that is equivalent to approximately
$.038 per kilowatt how. Ms. Parenteau stated that the Fuel Charge adjustment was set at $.045 per kilowatt how for the month of
June; the sales totaled 58.9 million kilowatt hours, prior to the fiscal yew adjustments, the RMLD over collected by approximately
$169,000 which resulted in a preliminary estimated Deferred Fuel Cash Reserve balance of $2.6 million The Fuel Charge for Jane
remains at $.045 per kilowatt how. The Fuel Charge was increased to $.05 for the month of August.
The RMLD purchased about 17% of its energy requirements from the ISO New England Spot Market at an average cost of about $47
per megawatt how. Ms. Parenteau reported on the capacity side, the RMLD bit a peak demand of 162 megawatts on June 24, 2013 at
5:00 p.m., the avenge temperature was about 91 degrees which is pretty close to the peak demand for last year of 163 megawatts at
5:00 p.m. the average temperature was 96 degrees. The RMLD's monthly capacity requirement which is based on the prior year peak
was set at 214 megawatts; the total dollars paid for capacity totaled $1.47 million which is equivalent ro approximately $6.87 per
kilowatt month.
Ms. Parenteau reported that the month of June, 8.65% of energy came from hydro generation from the purchase power agreements di
RMLD has in place. The RMLD receives Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from four hydro projects. For the rust quarter them
were approximately 4,800 banked RECs as well as projected 7,555 as of July 2013. The total estimated market value of the RECs is
$455,000. In July, 4,600 RECs from quarter me, 2013 were sold to EDF Trading for $246,000, pricing out at $53 per REC. There
were significant increases in transmission for the month of June in the amount of $1 million. This reflects a 60% increase from May.
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Power Supply Report— June 2013 — Ms. Parenteau (Attachment 2)
Chairman Stempeck clarified that the transmission cost was up 60 %. Ms. Parenteau explained that it is a twofold increase on the
transmission cost When RMLD is billed the bulk of the transmission is based on the Regional Network Service which is charged
from the ISO New England. Them is a month tag in that billing, therefore the June billing is reflective of May transmission There
are two components that contributed to that increase.
Ms. Parentea t explained that there was an increase in peak demand of 33% May 2012 to May 2013. Much of this was temperature
driven. Last year the average temperature on the peak day was 73 degrees in which the RMLD peaked at 107 megawatts. This past
May it was 92 degrees and we peaked at 144 megawatts. In addition, the transmission costs year to yea from June to May costs
increased 18 %. Chairman Stempeck added that is a large increase in cost. Ms. Pammeau said that it is projected to increase 16% in
June with the forward projection of 10% over the next Eve years, each year. Chairman Stempeck asked if he had a sense of what was
driving that. Ms. Parenteau responded, it is the building of infrastructure. Historically, utilities have act put money into upgrading
systems with some of the systems ranging forty to sixty years old. Billions of dollars are being spent on transmission upgrades. The
markets are also driving that as well where they want to wheel power down from Maine into the region. Because this is regionalized
all of New England we are forced to pick up a piece of this.
Mr. Mancuso said that the Attorney General has spoken about putting caps on the profitability of transmission companies. He asked if
any of our organizations have a voice in that on our behalf. Ms. Parenteau responded that the RMLD has been following that very
closely, working with our legal counsel, John Coyle from Duncan & Allen. RMLD received a ruling from the Administrative Law
Judge that the return on equity is going to be reduced from 11.2% to 10.7% retroactively until 2013. The Return on Equity will go
down to 9.7% after that. The state has been fighting that; the RMLD has been involved with that as well as other public power
systems.
Mr. Soli asked if there is an appeal. Ms. Parenteau responded that there is an appeal because our attorneys feel that there were errors
made in the initial ruling and our hope is m get that down closer to 9 %.
Mr. Talbot asked how the huge projected increase in transmission costs influences the calculation in the value of local generation and
the value of demand reduction, especially peak reduction. Ms. Parenteau explained that transmission charges are based on your
monthly peak value. If the RMLD is able to institute programs which can reduce that you will receive the actual benefit of that. Mr.
Talbot said that the one day of the month when it is the hottest it is pegged for the whole month Ms. Parenteau responded that is
t�corect. Ms. Pmentea t pointed out that capacity occurs one time during the summer which you are then forced to carry that payment
for the next twelve months. Mr. Talbot said that the take away is to sce what we can do on that peak day and also each peak month
Mr. Talbot said that this feeds into the Local Energy Action Plan. He hopes this can be fed into RMLD's long range plan.
Ms. O'Brien said that Ms. Pareateau's group projected that peak spot on. In doing so we extended our water heater program for two
hours that day. We were able to make some customer appeals and impact.
Mr. Patao said that in the report it contained the description of RMLD's power supply which he found very good. Ms. O'Brien
commented that with coming on board she had to go through some training in order to understand RMLD's power supply. Ms.
O'Brien said that she and Ms. Parenteau thought it would be good where there were new Board members to put some educational
tools in thee.
Mr. Purina commented that this educational in formation can it be provided to RMLD's customers on the website. Ms. O'Brien said
that it happens to coincide with what Chairman Stempeck addressed; she is looking at the website, establishing who is responsible for
the website and has an upcoming committee meeting. The Town of Reading has changed their website and RMLD is looking that to
explore if it is more user friendly. It is our intention to put more educational information on there.
Mr. Pacino added that he has been on the Board for twenty-six years and found the information provided in the power supply report
very useful.
Peak and Potential Cost Savings
Note: This was requested by Commissioner Talbot at the last meeting.
Ms. Parenteau said that at the June RMLD Board meeting, Commissioner Talbot asked for the estimated savings due to demand
reduction. Ms. Parenteau said that she and Mr. Seldon put a memo together w explain this. This memo represents a snapshot in time
of in terms of the estimated financial savings for the capacity and transmission costs if the peak demand was reduced. The peak on
July 19 was used as an example because it was a hot day with a peak demand was just under 168 megawatts, and the calculation are
esed on current costs. Ms. Parenteau stated that as she has pointed out that costs are expected to increase. Any programs they will be
developing will be targeted against those future costs and the costs benefits associated with such programs. Mr. Talbot thanked Ms.
Parenteau.
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August 14, 2013
Peak and Potential Cost Savings
Note: This was requested by Commissioner Talbot at the last meeting.
Ms. Parenteau added that one of the attributes that Ms. O'Brien had her include was the RMLD's current Hot Water Rate which was
extended for an extra two hours so those systems were off. Based on the two hundred fifty customers on that rate we estimate that®
there was 50OKW reduction on that peak that translates into $18,000 in capacity and for transmission reduction in the monthly
translates into $42,000 annually.
Mr. Talbot asked if that is for one day. Ms. Pammeau explained that since the hot water heaters are shut off Monday through Friday,
we are able to achieve that on a monthly basis. In the winter time those hours will be restructured. Mr. Talbot asked if 500 kilowatts
is our demand side capacity management that can be shut off from this building. Ms. Parenteau replied that is correct. Mr. Talbot
asked how many electric water heaters have been captured versus what is out there. Ms. Parenteau responded that based on the GDS
Study performed several years back there is an extensive amount. Mr. Talbot said that we know where they are because we can see
them in the load profile. Ms. Pammeau said that we analyze the load and target them. Mr. Talbot asked how many are there. Ms.
Parentcau responded there have been estimates up to 4,000 based on historical studies. Mr. Talbot asked what it takes to have the
remainder of these customers approached. Ms. O'Brien responded that we are working on a program to try to reach mare customers
however, the person responsible for that program there is a vacated; we are looking at staff augmentation. We cannot have customers
right now until we can figure out that process. The water heater program is a great program for the customers. However, as Ms.
Parenteau has stated the transmission costs are increasing, the water heaters make a dent, but want to run all the demand reduction
potentials through this analysis. We are fortunate to have that in house talent to perform such calculations. Ms. O'Brien said that as
Mr. Talbot had stated one megawatt would be a good target. System flexibility is another manner to achieve this, behind the meter
generation. There are many ways to address this. Mr. Talbot asked of Ms. O'Brien is there anything the Department needs the Board
to do. Ms. O'Brien said that it is currently being assessed and this is what the Power Supply Mitigation Team will be looking al. We
wed larger programs that have a more dramatic effect even though the water heater is a good program; when we are peaking we need
to be able to call on a larger effort of impact.
Mr. Mancuso added that demand response is the way of the future and the important part of that is how we manage the energy, it is
very complex. He would ask as we go forward, the general rule for the customers sake are made crystal clear on the coat benefit
analysis and what the risk is. Mr. Mancuso is unsure if we can run programs outside of ISO for reduction in demand 24/7, 365 day
commitments. It is something we need in focus on that comes with a significant amount of risk and cost. It could be in the form of a
full time employee, compliance requirements as examples. It is for everyone's benefit to cut the demand but needs to be crystal clear
as a Commission and organization what the benefits and risks are as we articulate those decisions. Mr. Mancuso cautioned about•
being tempted by big numbers on the front end, which may require big numbers to support the back end. He does not foresee that,
however, it is a marker for him. Mr. Talbot does not follow the risk Chairman Stempeck said that in terms of industrial, commercial
versus residential a statistical analyses needs to be performed to see who benefits the most, need to see who is most receptive, and this
needs to be balanced with what you can get in a short time. Chairman Stempeck said that the Board will wait for Ms. O'Brien's
analysis. The timetable is based on the level of importance for Ms. O'Brien.
Engineering and Operations Report — June 2013 — Mr. Sullivan (Attachment 3)
Mr. Sullivan presented the June Engineering and Operations Report included in the Commissioner packet covering the monthly capital
projects, an update on the metering project, and reliability reporting.
Mr. Sullivan reported that the Customer Average Interruption Duration Index (CAIDI) monthly average value is at the lowest level it
has been within the last twelve months. That was due to the number of customers that saw outages in June which peaked at 3,819 for
various reasons, but were restored under the RMLD four year average outage duration of 51 minutes.
The average June System Average Interruption Frequency (SAH'I) is the highest value in the past twelve months. The outage of 3,819
customers caused this increase. The average Jane SAffI over 7 years is at a frequency of 1.15 outage incidents which makes the other
values for the past eleven months look good. Months Between Interruptions (MBTI) is at 31 months.
Mr. Sullivan reported on the meter upgrade project. The Department is tweaking the optimum placement of the repeaters which will
be ongoing for some time. The commercial meters replacement will happen once the weather gets cooler during September.
Mr. Soli said that Mr. Sullivan recalls the October storm. Mr. Soli pointed out that neighbors nearby still have double poles, Reading
Light has done their job, can Mr. Sullivan get in much with the others to remove them. There are three or four double poles on
Gleason Road. Mr. Sullivan said that on a quarterly basis they work with each town and are in contact with Verizon. Mr. Sullivan
will look into this and get back to Mr. Soli.
HVAC Design
Mr. Pelson briefed the Board on the status of the HVAC system. On July 11, the RMLD had a preconference for the design firms
interested in performing the engineering design, construction oversight for the HVAC system. Mr. Pelson reported that nine firms
attended the mandatory conference. The proposals were due on August 1 with five submittals.
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August 14, 2013
HVAC Design
All submittals were reviewed to arsine that they were compliant with statutory requirements and all complied. A team was designated
to review, prioritize and prepare questions for interviews on all five proposals. The fast phase of the review was concluded yesterday.
WNext week involves meeting with the firers, reviewing and checking references, and checking then financial status. Interviews will be
scheduled in early September. The plan is to have the firm on board in early September.
Financial Report — June 2013 — Mr. Fournier (Attachment 4)
Mr. Fournier apologized for not having the Jane Draft Financials timely. Mr. Founder stated that these are the Draft Financials for
fiscal year 2013. Once he receives his final numbers from the auditors he will distribute it. The auditors will be making their full
presentation at the September Board meeting. As Ms. O'Brien mentioned, the auditors have been in [his week. There will be no
changes to the numbers presented this evening.
Mr. Fournier presented the financial report included in the Commissioner packet. The net loss for Jane was $640,000, reducing the
year to date net income to $1,795,000. Year to date kilowatt how sales were a little under 702,000,000 kilowatt hours sold which is
15.9 million kilowatt hours ahead of last year's actual figure. The Gaw revenues collected year-to -date this year are $700,000; total
collected since inception is $1.9 million.
Chairman Stempeck asked if the cash within the targeted amount. Mr. Fournier said that one of the fast things that the auditors look
at is cash which has been reconciled. The numbers will stand as is. Mr. Pacino asked if there will be any year-end transfers. Mr.
Fournier said that it will be done once the final draft numbers are confirmed. Based on his calculations we are allowed to earn 8% on
net plant. This figure represents 5.25% of the allowable 8% to ear. The RMLD did not earn its 8% this year. We will determine
what amounts if any need to be transferred.
Mr. Soli clarified that the net is $1.8 million. Mr. Fournier said that there is a final calculation based on how the Department of
Utilities calculates the 8 %. It brings us higher than the $1.8 million, but GASH makes us report what is shown as our official financial
document. With the $1.8 million it comes out in 5.25°/x. Mr. Soli asked on the revenues that the base was $45.2 million and the
budgeted was $47.3 million. Mr. Fournier replied that is correct. Mr. Soli asked did we not have enough degree -days or did we
charge too little. Mr. Fournier said that he would follow up on this. Mr. Pacino pointed out that the purchase power base budget
figure was down compared to the actual. Mr. Pacino said that less was used which could be a function of the economy and purchase
power base was less.
General Discussion
Ms. Gottwald provided an update on public relations. Ms. Gottwald reported that the RMLD recently partook in a vehicle day in
North Reading which involved RMLD trucks. Educational material was distributed. There will be a vehicle day at the Reading
Library this week with an RMI,D truck in attendance. The Fall Street Faire will be on September 8 and the RMLD will be setting up a
booth. RMLD traditionally hosts the T -Shirt Contest during Public Power Week This involves few elementary schools in the few
towns and there is a ceremony in January for the contest winners. The annual report is currently underway as well as the historical
calendar.
Ms. Gottwald added that this year, in October, 22,000 utilities celebrate Public Power Week Ms. Gottwald said that with Ms.
O'Brien's direction there will be a breakfast for all employees, an employee recognition luncheon and the final day Thursday, October
10, there will be an Open House for the public at the garage area which will be geared for children between five and twelve. Each
RMLD Department will be represented.
Ms. O'Brien said that the intent of the open house, in addition to fun activities for the children, would be providing booths that will be
geared toward education. This addresses all the things that have been discussed this evening. For the Time of Use them will be
drawings and education. The same holds true for the Street Faire. Any opportunity we have to let our customers know the programs
we have as well as providing incentives for people to sign up for favorable rates. In addition, we will also be educating the children;
there will demonstrations by the linemen, and energy efficiency. There will be booths that parents can take their children to learn
things. There will be small bucket track rides that leave a foot off the ground and the linemen can hold the control. Ms. O'Brien said
that Mr. Poison is working hard to enswe that the garage is safe and accommodating. Ms. O'Brien said that Ms. Gottwald did a great
job with the previous Halloween parties which were inside. The RMLD is a utility, it is construction and wants to educate the public
to understand what we do both the positive and dangers of it.
Mr. Mancuso said that he would like to help in any way to get folks to participate. Ms. O'Brien said that the committee is working on
the format and what the booths will be. There will be no rain date. There will be a flyer within two to three weeks and will e-mail
that out.
Ms. Gottwald added that the Town of Reading has a fall book and will give them the public event information. Ms. Gottwald said that
for the Halloween party there were six hundred children. Ms. O'Brian said that one of the challenges will be a tactile function
consisting of putting on linemen's gloves and seeing what it is like to attempt fine motor skills.
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General Discussion
Mr. Talbot said that he was presenting ideas, if you need help come to us. Mr. Talbot commented that Mr. Mancuso knows a lot about®
communications. It can be more informal.
Ms. Gottwald said that many times, social media such as the website, Facebook, and Twitter in response to aromas has been discussed.
Ms. O'Brien stated that they will be going to Shrewsbury to discuss the lessons learned with the communications person in September.
Ms. O'Brien said that she will also ask her about the reverse 911.
Ms. O'Brien said that Ms. Gottwald spoke to Lynnfield relative to reverse 911. It is problematic because half of Lynnfield is covered
by Peabody for their electric service. They will evaluate the communication methods and get back to the Board.
BOARD MATERIAL. AVAILABLE BUT NOT DISCUSSED
Rate Comparisons, July 2013
E-Mail responses to Account Payable/Payro6 Questions
RMLD Board Meetings
Chairman Stempeck suggested changing Board meeting from Wednesday to Thursday evenings.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Citizens' Advisory Board Meetiae
September 18, 2013 — 6:30 pm - RMLD
Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Meetings
April 2, 2014 — Lynnfield — April 9, 2014
Executive Session
At 9:20 pm Mr. Pacino made a motion seconded by Mr. Soh that the Board go into Executive Session to approve the Executive•
Session meeting minutes of May 29, 2013, to discuss mediation and union negotiations update, MMWEC Settlement and return to
Regular Session for the sole purpose of adjournment.
Chairman Stempeck polled the Board. Motion carried by a polling of the Board:
Mr. Sall, Aye; Mr. Pacino; Aye; Chairman Stempeck, Aye; Mr. Mancuso; Aye, and Mr. Talbot; Aye.
Motion carried 5:0:0.
Adjournment
At 9:55 p.m. Mr. Pacino made a motion seconded by Mr. Soli to adjourn the Regular Session.
A true copy of the RMLD Board of Commissioners minutes
as approved by a majority of the Commission.
David Mancuso, Secretary
RMLD Board of Commissioners
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ATTACHMENT
RMLD Board of Commissioners Committees and Assignments
June 26, 2013
Audit (Including Town of Reading Audit) Recommend audit findings to the Board.
Philip Fauna One member of Audit Committee meets at least semiannually with the
Robert Soli Accounting /Business Manager on RMLD financial issues.
Town of Reading Audit Committee - Sit on the Town of Reading Audit
Committee and select firm that performs annual financial audit or RMLD
pension trust
General Manager Search Committee
Not To Exceed One Year
John Stempeck, Char
Philip Paano
Public Relations Committee
Not To Exceed One Year
John Stempeck
David Talbot
Budget Committee
Robert Soli, Clair
Philip Paano
David Talbot
nest Manager Contract Negotiation Committee
Stempeck, Chair
flip Pachm
Robert Soli
Policy Committee
Philip Paano, Chair
David Mancuso
David Talbot
Assignments
Accounts Payable
Philip Pacino - June
Robert Soli - July
David Talbot - August
David Mancuso - September
John Stempeck - October
Philip Pacino - First Back Up
Assfenmente
Payroll - Four Month Rotation
Philip Pacino, April - July
David Talbot, August - November
Robert Soli, December - March
John Stempeck, April -July
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Recommend the RMLD General Manager.
From time to time review press releases and public relations programs.
Recommend Operating and Capital Budgets to the Board.
Recommend actuaries and actuary findings to the Board.
Make recommendation to RMLD Board for legal counsel.
Develop and negotiate General Manager Contract
Recommend changes of Board policies to RMLB.
Review and approve payables on a weekly basis. This position
is rotational. It requires one signature.
No Commissioner may serve more than three consecutive
years on this Committee and most take a year leave
before returning to this Committee.
Review and approve payroll. This position is rotational every four
months. It requires primary signer and one back -up.
No Commissioner can serve more than three consecutive years
on this Committee and must take a year leave before returning
to this Committee.
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MEMORANDUM
To: Town of Reading Boards, Committees, and Commissions
Development Review Team (DRT) Staff — Town Manager, Building
Inspector, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Town Engineer, Town Planner, Tree
Warden, Health Administrator, RMLD Chief Engineer, Conservation
Administrator, DPW Director
From: Charlie Adams, Chair,
Community Planning and Development Commission (CPDC)
Date: July 3, 2013
Re: Comprehensive Update of the Reading Zoning Bylaw
I am writing on behalf of the CPDC to update you on the status of the Comprehensive
Update of the Reading Zoning Bylaw (ZBL). The current ZBL is in need of updating and
we are asking for your help in identifying problematic areas.
Zoning changes of this magnitude have far reaching implications and should be carefully
crafted and involve significant community dialogue. The zoning update work will be
completed in two phases. Phase I involves a recodification to improve the overall structure
of the ZBL. This phase will be handled by staff who will also work on zoning amendments
which have been identified for immediate prioritization. The moratorium on Medical
Marijuana will be presented at Subsequent Town Meeting in November 2013. Other
possible Phase I amendments which may be considered for the November 2013
Subsequent Town Meeting include:
• Prohibiting Billboard Signs;
• Reasonable Regulations for M.G.L. Ch40A §3 (Dover Amendment);
• Clarification of Zoning for Carriage Houses (ZBL Section 4.3.2.10);
• One or two others that may surface as a priority after input is received from staff and
boards, committees, and commissions.
Phase II would involve hiring a consultant to assist with an overhaul of the ZBL which is
funded through the FY14 budget. This phase will entail a significant amount of public
process to gain input from the community. The estimated timeframe for the Phase 11
comprehensive update of the ZBL, including hiring a consultant and public input, is
approximately 18 months. The goal is to have the complete updated ZBL as an Article for
Subsequent Town Meeting in November of 2014. A project outline is included in the
attached.
The planning process associated with Phase II of the zoning update will be structured to
encourage staff and public participation including the Boards, Committees, and
Commissions. This will also provide the time needed to develop a zoning bylaw for
allowing Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers during the proposed moratorium timeframe.
A two phased approach is recommended so that the Town can move forward by
addressing the immediate needs of the ZBL while also providing sufficient time for careful
study and public dialogue of the more complex aspects of the zoning update project. The
CPDC welcomes any comments you may have on this. Please submit your comments by
Auaust 1.2013 to keep on track with the proposed pro act outline.
Attachment
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2013/2014
Comprehensive Update — Reading Zoning Bylaw
Project Outline
Timeframe
Tasks
June, 2013
Task 1: Define project approach and get input from BOS
Doing this in two phases as the preferred approach:
• Phase 12013 STM short tens rezoning needs;
• Phase 11 2014 STM comprehensive update of the Zoning By Law (ZBL);
2013 STM will have Medical Marijuana Moratorium and possibly a few additional
zoning amendments to consider.
June /July, 2013
Task 2: Internal and Public Outreach — Gather input on how the ZBL can be improved
• DIRT type of kickoff with Staff, Land Use Board Members, Attorneys, Design
Professionals, Developers, Past Applicants, General Public and others
• Develop and launch surveys via bi- weekly notes, survey monkey and other outlets
• Begin to hold regular public meetings /zoning workshops to foster input
Task 3:
Finalize Draft RFP and solicit for consultant to assist with comprehensive update.
July /August,
Task 4. STM Zoning and Data Collection
2013
• Refine proposed ZBL changes for STM in November of 2013
• Collect input and include in final RFP for consultant selection
• Advertise RFP and award in September
September 2013
Task 5: Finalize Phase I of rezoning; begin Phase II
• Finalize plan based on public and internal staff comments.
• Present final ZBL changes to CPDC mid /late September for public hearing.
• Update BOS by mid /late September.
• Hire consultant; appoint a rezoning committee
November, 2013
Task 6: Zoning Amendments STM /Commence ZBL Comprehensive Update
• Consultant and committee begin meeting regularly
• Consultant to develop a list of where the ZBL needs revisions /additions (including
information gathered from Task 2 above)
• Work on Purpose, Definitions, and Administration
December, 2013
Task 7: Comprehensive Update — New Elements
With Consultant add new language as needed
January - March
2014
Task 8: Re -work the major elements of the ZBL (Districts; Use Regulations;
Intensity Regulations; General; Applicability)
Hold public meetings and develop a Draft Updated Zoning By -Law
April
Update Town Meeting and present Draft recommendations
May, June, July
Community Forum including business community on draft recommendations and
rework comments into revised Final draft.
August
. CPDC Hold a public hearing and prepare for STM 2014
November 10,
2014
Present comprehensive update of the Reading Zoning Bylaw
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To: Coleen O'Brien
From: Energy Services
Date: August 6, 2013
Subject: Purchase Power Summary - June, 2013
Energy Services Division (ESD) has completed the Purchase Power Summary for the
month of June, 2013.
ENERGY
The RMLD's total metered load for the
month was 64,874,890 kWh, which is
a 3.5%
increase from the June,
2012 figures.
Table I is a breakdown by source of the energy purchases.
Table 1
Amount of
coat of
% of Total
Total $
$ as a
® Resouroe
Energy
Energy
Energy
Costs
%
(kWh)
($/Mwh)
Millstone %3
3,582,803
$6.99
5.52%
$25,035
1.02%
Seabrook
5,702,165
$8.22
8.79%
$46,8%
1.90%
Stonybmok IMemediate
1,338,980
568.79
2.06%
$92,114
3.74%
JP Morgan
8,580.000
$50.01
10.14%
$394,862
16.02%
NextEra
8,806,000
$45.54
13.57%
5400,999
16.26%
NYPA
1,614,088
$4.92
2. 9
$7,941
0.32%
ISO lnterohange
11,302,447
$46.94
17.42%
$530,564
21.52%
NEMA Congestion
0
$0.00
0.00%
4218,245
3.85%
Coop Resales
20,844
43,666.09
0.03%
476.416
3.10%
MuOuarie
10,168,000
$44.12
15.67%
$44$661
18.20%
Summit Hydro
1,515,038
$59.20
2.33%
$89,696
3.61%
Braintree Watson Unit
397,156
$82.32
0.61%
$32,693
1.33%
Swill Riper Projects
2,486,873
$102.29
3.93%
$254,379
10.32%
Exelon
11,334,000
$37.91
17.47%
$429,643
17.43%
Stonybrook PeakiN
41,296
$184.29
0.06%
$6,764
0.28%
MoMNy Total
64,889,690
$38.00
100.00%
$2,465,667
100.00%
I®
Table 2 breaks down the ISO interchange between the DA LMP Settlement and the RT
Net Energy for the month of June, 2013.
Table 2
Amount Cost %of Total
Resource of Energy of Energy Energy
(kWh) ($/Mwh)
ISO DA LIMP •
13,399,905 41.61 20.65%
Settlement
RT Net Energy"
- 2,097,458 4.91 -3.23%
Settlement
ISO Interchange
11,302,447 46.94 17.42%
(subtotal)
' independent System Operator Day -Ahead Locational Marginal Price
" Real Time Net Energy
JUNE 2013 ENERGY BY RESOURCE
Stonybrook Peaking,
Millstone 413, 5.5%
Swift River
■ Millstone #3
Projects, 3.8%
Stonybrook
■Seabrook
Intermediate, 2.1%
a Stonybrook Intermediate
Braintree Watson
Unit, 0.6%
■JP Morgan
• NextEra
Summit Hydro,
2.3%
■ NYPA
• ISO Interchange
• Macquarie
.. Summit Hydro
• Braintree Watson Unit
• Swift River Projects
• Exelon
NYPA, 2.5%
a Stonybrook Peaking
CA
CAPACITY
®
The RMLD hit a demand of 162,059 M,
which occurred on June 24, at 5 pm. The
RMLD's monthly UCAP requirement for June, 2013
was 214,318 Ms.
Table 3 shows the sources of capacity that the RMLD
utilized to meet its requirements.
Table 3
Source
Amount (kWs) Cost ($/kW- month) Total Coat $
%of Total Cost
Millstone #3
4,950
46.38
$229,601
15.59%
Seabrook
7,903
44.82
$354,207
24.05%
Stonybrook Peaking
24,981
1.96
$48,956
3.32%
Stonybrook CC
42,925
3.81
$163,574
11.11%
NYPA
4,019
3.91
$15,714
1.07%
Hydro Quebec
4,683
4.36
$20,426
1.39%
Nextera
60,000
5.50
$330,000
22.41%
Braintree Watson Unit
10,520
10.77
$113,270
7.69%
ISO -NE Supply Auction
54,337
3.62
$196,848
13.37%
Total
214,318
$6.87
$1,472,596
100.00%
QTable
4 shows the dollar amounts for energy
and capacity per source.
Table 4
Cost of
%of Amt of Energy
Power
Resource
Energy Capacity
Total cost
Total Cost (kWh)
($/kWh)
Millstone #3
$25,035 $229,601
$254,636
6.47% 3,582,803
0.0711
Seabrook
$46,856 $354,207
$401,063
10.18% 5,702,165
0.0703
Stonybrook Intermediate
$92,114 $163,574
$255,688
6.49% 1,338,980
0.1910
Hydro Quebec
$0 $20,426
$20,426
0.52% -
0.0000
JP Morgan
$394,862 $0
$394,862
10.03% 6,580,000
0.0800
NextEra
$400,999 $330,000
$730,999
18.56% 8,806,000
0.0830
s NYPA
$7,941 $15,714
$23,655
0.60% 1,614,088
0.0147
ISO Interchange
$530,564 $196,848
$727,411
18.47% 11,302,447
0.0644
Name Congestion
- $218,245 $0
- $218,245
-5.54% -
0.0000
MacQuane
$448,661 $0
$448,661
11.39% 10,168,000
0.0441
Summit Hydro
$89,696 $0
$89,696
2.28% 1,515,038
0.0592
Braintree Watson Unit
$32,693 $113,270
$145,963
3.71% 397,156
0.3675
Switt River Projects
$254,379 $0
$254,379
6.46% 2,486,873
0.1023
Coop Resales
476,416 $0
$76,416
-1.94% 20,844
- 3.6661
Constellation Energy
$429,643 $0
$429,643
10.91% 71,334,000
0.0379
Stonybmok Peaking
56,784 $48,956
$55,740
1.42% 41,296
1.3498
Monthly Total
$2,465,567 $1,472,596
$3,938,163
100.00% 64,889,690
0.0607
Renewable Resources
8.65%
RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATES (RECs) •
Table 5 shows the amount of banked and projected RECs for the Swift River Hydro
Projects through June, 2013, as well as their estimated market value.
In July 2013, 4,604 Q 1 RECs were sold to EDF Trading for $245,711.
Current Month
Last Month
Table 5
Peak Demand (kW)
162,059
143,882
Swift River RECs Summary
Energy (kWh)
64,889,690
56,418,457
Period- January 2013 -July 2013
Energy ($)
$2,465,567
Banked
Projected Total
Eat.
$1.472,596
RECs
RECS RECs
Dollars
Woronoco
3,018
4,024 7,042
$192,314
Pepperell
434
1736 2170
$117,380
Indian River
1152
1536 2688
$145,152
Turners Falls
194
259 453
$0
Grand Total
4,nB
7,555 12,353
$454,646
TRANSMISSION •
The RMLD's total transmission costs for the month of June were $1,030,696. This is an
increase of 59.5% from the May transmission cost of $646,177. In June, 2012 the
transmission costs were $645,305.
Table 6
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Current Month
Last Month
Last Year
Peak Demand (kW)
162,059
143,882
163,070
Energy (kWh)
64,889,690
56,418,457
62,753,418
Energy ($)
$2,465,567
$2,289,286
$3,017,804
Capacity ($)
$1.472,596
$1,492,008
$1,519,690
Transmission($)
$1,03,696
$646,1T
$645,305
Total
$4,968,858
$4,427,471
$5,182,799
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Description of RMLD's Power Supply
Stony Brook Intermediate Unit
The Stony Brook Intermediate Unit is a 354- megawatt, combined -cycle power plant that entered
commercial operation in 1981.
The unit's three gas turbines generate electricity using either No. 2 oil or natural gas, with
additional electricity produced using a single steam turbine in the combined -cycle process.
MM WEC completed construction of a new natural gas pipeline to serve the Intermediate Unit in
September 2002. The RMLD has a Life of Unit entitlement for 14.453% of the unit or
approximately 51 Mws. The RMLD has paid off the debt service associated with this project.
Quick Facts - Stony Brook Intermediate Unit
Location
On -Line Date
Fuel
Principal Owner /Operator
Total Capacity
Stony Brook Peaking Unit
Ludlow, Massachusetts
1981
No. 2 oil /natural gas
MMWEC
354 megawatts
The Stony Brook Peaking Unit is a 172- megawatt peaking plant that entered commercial
operation in 1982.
The unit's two gas turbines generate electricity using No. 2 oil. The RMLD has a Life of Unit
entitlement for 19.516% or the unit which is equivalent to about 33 Mws. The RMLD has paid
off the debt service associated with this project.
Quick Facts - Stony Brook Peaking Unit
Location
On -Line Date
Fuel
Principal Owner /Operator
Ludlow, Massachusetts
1982
No. 2 oil
MbIWEC
,. Total Capacity 172 megawatts
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Description of RMLD's Power Supply
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Braintree Electric Light Department - Watson Unit
The simple -cycle gas -tired plant is powered by the first two Rolls -Royce Trent 60 gas turbines
built for the U.S. power generation market —known as Watson Units kl and k2. The units
entered commercial operation on June 23.2009.
Both Watson Units are bid into the ISO New England market system daily and are dispatched
based on their total price.
The unit's two gas turbines generate electricity using Natural Gas, with No. 2 oil as backup fuel.
The RML.D has a 20 year entitlement for 10% of the unit which is equivalent to about 10 Mws.
Quick Facts - Watson Unit
Location Braintree, Massachusetts
On -Line Date 2009
Fuel Nat Gas/No. 2 Oil
Principal Owner /Operator Braintree Electric Light Dept
Total Capacity 100 megawatts
Seabrook Station
Seabrook Station is a 1.244-megawatt nuclear generating plant located in Seabrook. New
I lumpshim. An operating license Inr Seabrook was issued in 1986, but the plant did not begin
commercial operation until 1990. The principal owner and operator ul' Seabmok Station is
NextFra Energy Resources 1. LC. a subsidiary of Florida -based FN. Group. Inc. NextEra owns
88.2 %of Seabrook Station. 7'hc other owners are MMNBC (11.59%) and two Massachusetts
municipal utilities, the'faunton Municipal Lighting Plant (1).13 %) and the I ludson I. ight &
Power Department (0.08 %).
NextEra has announced plans to seek an extension of its Seabrook operating license. from the
current license expiration date of 2030, to 2050. R.MI. D signed 3 different projects to finance
Seabrook. Mix]. project a, & project 5. The debt scrn ice associated with these projects wt I I be '
paid off in 2011. 2017 &'_018 respectively. -I he It \11.1) has a life of unit contract for 2635 %or
a little more that 7 Mws of the unit.
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Description of RMLD's Power Supply
Quick Facts - Seabrook Station
Location: Seabrook, New Hampshire
On -Line Dale: 1990
Fuel: Nuclear - Pressurized Water Reactor
Principal Owner /Operator: NextEra Energy Resources LLC
Total Capacity: 1,244 megawatts
MillstoneUnit 3
Millstone Unit 3 is a 1,237- megawatt nuclear generating plant located in Waterford, Connecticut.
Millstone Unit 3, which began operation in 1986, is the newest and largest of Millstone Station's
three nuclear units, one of which is retired from service. The principal owner and operator of
Millstone Station is Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc., a subsidiary of Virginia -based
Dominion Resources, Inc. Dominion Nuclear Connecticut owns 93.47% of Millstone Unit 3.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Nov. 28, 2005 approved Dominion Nuclear
Connecticut's request for a 20 -year operating license extension for Millstone's Unit 3 reactor.
"rhe license now expires in Nov. 2045. RMLD signed 2 different projects to finance Millstone
k3, Mix 1 and Project 3. The debt service associated with these projects will be paid off in 2014
& 2018 respectively. The RMLD has a Lil'e of Unit agreement for 0.404% of the unit which
equates to approximately 4.6 Mws.
Quick Facts - Millstone Unit 3
Location: Waterford, Connecticut
On -Line Date: 1986
Fuel: Nuclear: Pressurized Water Reactor
Principal Owner /Operator: Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc.
'rot:d Capacity: 1.237 megawatts
NYPA Contract
the R %II.D receives inexpensive hydroelectric power from the New York Power Authority
. INYP. ). RMLU receivcxl capacity and energy from Ihis, contract. the Massachusetts
Deparinient of Public t'tilities IDPU) has appointed %IMWEC as the administrator of INS
contract. The current contract expires in 2025.
Description of RMLD's Power Supply
Hydro - Quebec Interconnection
The Hydro - Quebec Interconnection is an approximate 2000 Mw, direct current electric
transmission line connecting central New England with the Canadian utility Hydro Quebec.
Construction of the U.S. portion of the interconnection, which stretches from Groton/Ayer, in
Massachusetts to the Canadian border in northern Vermont, was a joint effort of many New
England utilities. The RMLD receives capacity from this contract. Phase I of this project
expires in 2012 and Phase II expires in 2015.
Integrys /MacQuarie
In September, 2008 the RMLD signed a system power contract with Integrys Energy Services,
Inc. that is effective from January I, 2009 through December 31, 2012. Subsequently, Integrys
assigned the contract to MacQuarie in 2010. The RMLD receives energy only from this
contract. The amount of energy purchased fluctuates on a monthly basis for both the on -peak
and off-peak period. RMLD has secured fixed pricing for this contract.
MacQuarie
In May, 2009 the RMLD signed a system power contract with MacQuarie that is effective from
January I, 2010 through December 31, 2013. The RMLD receives energy only from this
contract. The amount of energy purchased fluctuates on a monthly basis for both the on -peak
and off-peak period. RMLD has secured heat -rate pricing for this contract. as
JP Morgan
In June, 2010 the RMLD signed a system power contract with JP Morgan that is eleective from
January I, 2011 through December 31, 2014. The RMLD receives energy only from this
contract. The amount of energy purchased fluctuates on a monthly basis for both the on -peak
and off -peak period. RMLD has secured fixed pricing for this contract.
NextEra Energy Power Marketing LLC
In June, 2011 the RMLD signed a system power contract with NextEra Energy Power Marketing
LLC that is elective from January I. 2012 through December 31, 2015. "['he RMLD receives
energy only from this contract. ['he amount of energy purchased fluctuates on a monthly basis
for both the on -p:ak and off -peak period. RMLD has secured fixed pricing for this contract.
Swift River Hydro
In March. 2011 the RMLD signed purchase power agreements with Swift Rivcr I lydro LLC for
the output of tour hydro systems located in Massachusetts that are effective from February I,
2011 through January ±1. 301_6. 'I he Swill River Trading Company is the lead narket '
participant for and represents these hydroelectric generators with a total nameplate capacity rt
approximately 7 MW' and average annual generation of 2;.01111 megasa n -hours per year.
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Description of RMLD's Power Supply
These facilities include the Woronoco hydro facility in Russell, MA, Pepperell Ilydro in
Pepperell, MA; Indian River Power Supply in Russell, MA; and Turners Fulls Hydro in Turners
Fulls, M.A. Each of these facilities is owned by a special purpose entity, e.g., the Woronoco
facility is owned by Woronoco Hydro LLC. The four facilities are managed by the Swift River
Trading Company, LLC as the lead market participant for each of the facilities. Dr. Peter Clark
is the manager of the Swift River Trading Company. RMLD is the only buyer.
• Pepperell Hydro: 15 year term beginning on February I, 2011 and ending on January
31, 2026. RMLD is purchasing all of the products produced by or attributable to the facility.
The facility has nameplate capacity of 1.9 MWs. The products include, but arc not limited to,
Energy, Installed Capability, Ancillary Services, Renewable Energy Certificates and
Environmental Attributes (Jo the extent not included in the RECs). The Contract Price for these
products is S 100/M Wh for the first year. escalated at 2.25 % thereafter.
• Woronoco Hydro: IS year term beginning on Fcbmary I, 2011 and ending on January
31. 2026. RMLD is purchasing all of the products produced by or attributable to the facility.
The facility has nameplate capacity of 2.7 MWs. The products include, but arc not limited to,
Energy, Installed Capability, Ancillary Services, Renewable Energy Certificates and
Environmental Attributes (to the extent not included in the RECs). The Contract Price for these
products is SIOO /MWh for the tint year, escalated at 2.25 % thereafter. The facility is not
currently qualified for FCM. Until Seller qualifies the facility for FCM the contract price is
reduced by E5.00/M W h.
• Turnen Falb Hydro: 15 -year term beginning on February I, 2011 and ending on
January 31, 2026. RMLD is purchasing all of the products produced by or attributable to the
facility. The facility has nameplate capacity of I MW. The products include, but arc not limited
to, Energy, Installed Capability, Ancillary Services, Renewable Energy Certificates and
Environmental Attributes (to the extent not included in the RECs). The Contract Price for these
products is SI00/MWh for the first year, escalated at 2.25 % thereafter. The facility is not
currently qualified for FCM. Until Seller qualifies the facility for FCM the contract price is
reduced by $5.00/M Wh.
• Indian River Power Supply: 15 -year term beginning on February I, 2011 and ending on
January 31. 2026. RMLD is purchasing all of the products produced by or attributable to the
facility. The facility has nameplate capacity of 1.4 MWs. The products include, but are not
limited to, Energy, Installed Capability. Ancillary Services, Renewable Fnergy Certificates and
Fnvironmental Attributes po the extent not included in the RECs). The Contract Price for these
products is SlOO/NWIt for the lint year, escalated at 2.25 % thercaf)er. The facility is not
current]% qualified fix FCM. Void Seller qualities the facility for FCM the contract price is
reduced by SS.(N), M Wh.
Description of RMLD's Power Supply
Florida Power & Light Energy Power Marketing, Inc. (FP &L)
In March, 2008 the RMLD signed a power supply agrcemcnt for capacity with FP &L that is
effective from June I, 2012 through May 31, 2017. The contract is for 60,000 kWs of term,
Rest -Of -Pool ICAP (Installed Capacity). The amount of capacity purchased is fixed at 60,000
kWs, and the pricing is as follows:
Power Year
6/1/2012 - 5/31/2013
6/1/2013 - 5/31/2014
6/1/2014 - 5/3112015
6/112015 - 5/31/2016
6/1/2015 - 5/31/2017
Exelon
E per kW-month
Fixed Price Floor Price
Cap Price
$5.50
$5.50
$6.00
55.65
$6.15
$5.90
56.40
$6.15
$6.65
In June, 2012 the RMLD signed a system power contract with Exelon that is effective
from January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2016. The RMLD receives enery only
from this contract. The amount of energy purchased fluctuates on a monthly basis for
both the on -peak and off -peak period. RMLD has secured fixed pricing for this contract
SP Energy
In July, 2013 the RMLD signed a system power contract with BP Energy that is effective
from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2017. The RMLD receives enery only
from this contract. The amount of energy purchased fluctuates on a monthly basis for
both the on -peak and off -peak period. RMLD has secured fixed pricing for this contract
Summit Hydro
In June, 2011 the RMLD signed a purchase power agreements with Summit
Hydropower Inc.for the output of Wyre Wynd Hydro located in Jewett City, Connecticut.
The contract with Summit Hydro that is effective from July 1, 2012 through June 30,
2014. The RMLD receives enery only from this contract. The average annual
generation is approximately 9,800 megawatt-hours per year.
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The FCA is a per kWh charge that is based on the month's estimated energy cost
divided by the estimated kWh sales for that month, adjusted by over and under
collections in the previous month.
Adjustments will be made periodically to account for over and under recovery of
purchased energy costs. The objective is to continually balance fuel costs with fuel
charges.
A Deferred Fuel Cash Reserve (DFCR) fund is established to accomplish the balancing
The DFCR has a target range of $2 -$3 million. This range is based on 3 months of
historical recovery.
In order to stabilize customer billing, the FCA can not be adjusted more than $0.005 in
any consecutive month.
Purchase Power Adiustment(PPA)
The PPA is a per kWh charge or credit that is based on all power and transmission
charges exclusive of fuel. The PPA allows the department to recover or credit
customers for increases or decreases in capacity and energy charges since the last
cost of service study (COSS). The PPA is based on the month's estimated capacity
and transmission charges divided by the estimated kWh sales for that month. This
value is subtracted from $0.03984/kWh, which is the amount of base charges from the
COSS.
In order to stabilize customer billings, the PPA is annualized over the fiscal year and
balanced on a monthly basis.
NYPA Credit
The NYPA credit is a per kWh credit that all residential customers receive. The RMLD
receives inexpensive hydroelectric power from the New York Power Authority (NYPA).
The benefit of this contract is returned to all RMLD residential customers. The benefit is
calculated monthly and is based on actual power billing and is compared to the spot
market. The cost of the NYPA power is subtracted from the spot market and adjusted
by over and under collections in the previous month. This difference is divided by the
estimated kWh residential sales for that month.
The FCA, PPA, and NYPA credit are included annually in the fiscal year budget and
monitored and adjusted accordingly on a monthly basis.
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Reading Municipal Light Department
Energy Services Division (ESD)
Memo To: Coleen O'Brien
From: Jane Parenteau and William Seldon
Subject: Estimated Savings Due to Demand Reduction
Date: August 9, 2013
At the June, 2013 Reading Municipal Light Board meeting, Commissioner Talbot requested the estimated
financial savings to RMLD if the peak demand (or demand period) was reduced. Energy Services has calculated
the estimated savings that demonstrates the impact of demand reduction on Capacity and Transmission costs.
For the purpose of this estimate, ESD used the peak demand from July 19, 2013 of 167,759 kW and current
capacity and transmission charges. This was done in order to show the range and magnitude of potential
savings due to demand reduction. ESD estimated cost savings at a peak reduction range of 1% - 5% of peak
demand.
The graphs below show the estimated savings based on existing capacity and transmission costs at the different
• percentage reduction ranges of the peak. This information indicates the magnitude of the savings that could be
achieved at fixed levels of demand reduction. The capacity savings graph is based on load being shed during the
annual system peak, in this example the July 19`k peak of 168,700 kW. These savings are based on one hour of
reduction coincident with the ISO -NE system peak. The transmission graph depicts the savings that could be
achieved by reducing demand on each month's peak hour over a year.
Demand Reduction Savings Estimates Based on Specific Peak Reduction Percentages
$800,000.00
$700,000.00 - —
$600,000.00 —
$500,000.00 -
$400,000.00
$300,000.00
$200,000.00
$100,000.00
1,684 3,368 5,052 6,736 8,420
—0--capacity —E—transmission
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An example of a demand reduction program which the RMLD is currently in the process of updating is the
residential hot water heater program. With the equipment being installed on participating customer's hot water
heaters approximately 500 kW can be curtailed during the Department's monthly peaks. This will result in an
estimated annual capacity savings of $18,000 and estimated annual transmission savings of $42,000.
The estimated savings are gross savings which do not take into consideration program implementation costs
that would have to be spent in order to realize the demand reduction savings. Various programs would need to
be evaluated in order to determine which types of demand reduction techniques are most cost effective for the
RMLD.
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ATTACHMENT
READING MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
FY 13 CAPITAL BUDGET VARIANCE REPORT
FOR PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 2013
Station Uooradea
Station b4
8 Relay Replacement Project - (Partial CARRYOVER) R
9 Station 4 Getaway Replacement - 4W13 R
Total Stepan Projects
SCADA Pro ii
22,670
ACTUAL
FY 13
ANNUAL
R
Tote19CADA Projects
80.653
COST
CAPITAL
BUDGET
REMAINING
p PROJECT DESCRIPTION
TOWN
JUNE
EXPENDITURES
AMOUNT
BALANCE
ESO Construction - System Projects
113.645
59853
59853
65.000
5,147
1 Eases Slrael - Reconductoring
LC
37,190
59,951
197,855
137,904
2 4W13 OH Reconductodng - West Street
W
985
20,396
188,193
167,797
3 Upgrading of Old LynnfieW Center URDs (Partial CARRYOVER)
LC
116,692
253,665
492,143
236.410
5 Shady Lane A. Recondudonng
W
139,811
199,042
59,231
6 Federal Street - Reconductoring
W
2.759
163492
115.565
12.073
Total System Projects
136,523
74,501
126629
52048
Station Uooradea
Station b4
8 Relay Replacement Project - (Partial CARRYOVER) R
9 Station 4 Getaway Replacement - 4W13 R
Total Stepan Projects
SCADA Pro ii
22,670
10 Station 5 RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) Replacement
W
4 Station 4 RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) Replacement (Pamal CARRYOVER)
R
Tote19CADA Projects
80.653
New Customer Service Connactions
10,997
12 Service installations Commemlalllndustrial Customers
ALL
13 Service Installations- Residential Customers
ALL
Total Service Connections
14 Routine Construction
Various Routine Contruction
Total Construction Projects
Other Projects
15 GIS
16 TransformerslCapantars Annual Purchases
17A Meter Annual Purchases
17B Mater Upgrade Project - (Partial CARRYOVER)
17C Meter Upgrade Project - Commercials
18 Purchase Vehicles
19 Purchase Line Department Vehicles
20 Purchase Have Pole Dolly
21 Automated Building Systems
22 Engineering Analysis software 8 data conversion - (CARRYOVER)
23 Gaw Station Generator
24 Capital Repairs Station One
25 New Carpeting
26 Water Healer Demand Response Technology
27 Hardware Upgrades
28 So ftware and Licensing
TOTAL FY 13 CAPITAL PROJECT EXPENDITURES
'Completed
Total Other Projects
119309 119,309
4.430 161,119 151,349
ALL (3495) 1,815,559 988211 (821,348)
197,327 2,923,135 2,929,910 6.776
5683
22,670
59163
33,493
21,798
179.988
80.653
(99335)
10,997
3.506
24,958
63.074
38,111
564.416
17,892
238,214
207,923
(30,291)
113.645
ALL (3495) 1,815,559 988211 (821,348)
197,327 2,923,135 2,929,910 6.776
5683
9.048
97,495
4447
462.199
284,000
(178,19)
10,997
49710
(29,287)
80,152
656.457
564.416
(92.042)
4446
438.208
551853
113.645
59853
59853
65.000
5,147
474851
570,000
95.139
14,771
12000
(2.171)
150 000
150 000
76.789
76789
55000
55.000
400,000
400.090
35,000
35,000
200080
336611
136,523
74,501
126629
52048
8.891
97532
119002
21.470
159,024
2,651,195
3493505
843310
356,351
5,574,330
6,423416
849,086
Reading Municipal Light Department
Engineering and Operations
Monthly Report
June 2013
FY 2013 Capital Plan
E &O Construction - Svstem Projects
1 Reconductoring of Essex Street, Lynnfield Center: Line Department. pull in
messenger, install'p "line, install pole -to -pole guy, pull in rope, clip in messenger, install
tri- rollers, prep for cutover and energize.
2 4W13 OH Reconductoring Project, West Street, Wilmington: Engineering: labor.
3 Upgrading of Old Lynnfield Center URDs: Engineering: labor.
Underground Crew., run new underground primary, install new pull box and set new
street light box, set manhole, install conduit and vault, rack in cables, build and mount
three -point junctions and crab boards. Line Department., make ready work and install
new primary and neutral.
5 Shady Lane Drive Area, Wilmington: Project Completed in May.
6 Federal Street, Wilmington - Reconductoring: Line Department: transfer service.
Project Completed.
Station Upgrades
8 Station 4 Relay Replacement Project - Reading - No Activity Fiscal Year to Date.
9 Station 4 Getaway Replacement - 4W1 3 - No Activity in June.
SCADA Projects
10 Station 5 RTU Replacement, Wilmington: No Activity in June.
4 Station 4 RTU Replacement: Senior Tech: labor. Engineering: labor. Project
Completed.
New Customer Service Connections
12 Service Installations - Commercial /Industrial Customers - This item includes new
service connections, upgrades, and service replacements for the commercial and
industrial customers. This represents the time and materials associated with the
replacement of an existing or installation of a new overhead service, the connection of an
underground service, etc. This does not include the time and materials associated with
pole replacements /installations, transformer replacements /installations, primary or
secondary cable replacements /installations, etc. This portion of the project comes under
routine construction. Includes new commercial building at 235 Andover Street and North
Reading High School temp service.
August 17, 2011
13 Service Installations — Residential Customers — This item includes new or •
upgraded overhead and underground services, temporary overhead services, and
large underground development.
Routine Construction:
14 Routine Construction — The drivers of the Routine Construction budget category
YTD are listed. This is not an inclusive list of all items within this category.
Pole Setting/Transfers
$368,949
Maintenance Overhead/Underground
$468,240
Projects Assigned as Required
$317,283
Pole Damage includes knockdowns some reimbursable
$87,297
Station Group
$15,368
Hazmat/Oil Spills
$2,908
Porcelain Cutout Replacement Program
$624
Lighting Street Light Connections
$28,812
Storm Trouble
$139,920
-Underground Subdivisions
$52,361
Animal Guard Installation
$36,315
Miscellaneous Capital Costs
$297,482
TOTAL
$1,815,559
'In the month of June zero (0) cutouts were charged under this program. Approximately
6 cutouts were installed new or replaced because of damage making a total of 6 cutouts
replaced this month.
August 13, 2013
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Reliability Report
Two key industry standard metrics have been identified to enable the RMLD to measure and track
system reliability. A rolling 12 -month view is being used for the purposes of this report.
Customer Average Interruption Duration Index ( CAIDI) measures how quickly the RMLD
restores power to customers when their power goes out.
CAIDI =Total of Customer Interruption Duration for the Month in Minutes a Total Number
of Customers Interrupted.
RMLD 12 -month system average outage duration: 60.00 minutes
RMLD four -year average outage (2006 - 2009): 50.98 minutes per outage
On average, RMLD customers that experience an outage are restored in 60.00 minutes.
August 13, 2013 3
System Average Interruption Frequency (SAIFI) — Measures how many outages each •
customer experiences per year on average.
SAIFI = Total Number of Customers Interrupted a Total Number of Customers
RMLD 12 -month system average: 0.39 outages per year
RMLD four -year average outage frequency: 0.62
The graph below tracks the month -by -month SAIFI performance.
Months Between Interruptions (MBTI)
Another view of the SAIFI data is the number of months RMLD customers have no interruptions.
At this time, the average RMLD customer experiences an outage approximately every 30.8
months.
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•
ATTACHMENT
• Dt: August 14, 2013
To: RMLB, Kevin Sullivan., Jeanne Foti
Fr: Bob Fournier
Sj: June 30, 2013 Report
The draft results for fiscal year 2013 will be summarized in the following
paragraphs.
1) Change in Net Assets: (Page 3A)
For the month of June, the net loss or the negative change in net assets was
$639,814, decreasing the year to date net income to $1,795,622. The budgeted
net income was $3,280,715 resulting in net income being under budget by
$1,485,092 or 45.27 %. Actual fuel revenues exceeded fuel expenses by
$339,443.
2) Revenues: (Page 11 B)
Base revenues were under budget by $2,108,761 or 4.46 %. Base revenues were
$45.2 million compared to the budgeted amount of $47.3 million.
3) Expenses: (Page 12A)
• *Purchased power base expense was under budget by $1,984,783 or 6.6 %. Aetna
purchased power base costs were $28.1 million compared to the budgeted amount
of $30,1 million.
*Operating and maintenance (O &M) expenses combined were over budget by
$478,314 or 3.95 %. Actual O &M expenses were $12.6 million compared to the
budgeted amount of $12.1 million.
*Depreciation expense and voluntary payments to the "fowns were on budget.
4) Cash: (Page 9)
*Operating Fund was at $10,651,851.
• Capital Fund balance was at $2,733,146.
• Rate Stabilization Fund was at $6,692,238.
• Deferred Fuel Fund was at $2,609.487.
• Energy Conservation Fund was at $319,021.
5) General Information:
Kwh sales (Page 5) were 701,896,339 which is 15.9 million kwh or 2.3 %, ahead
last year's actual figure. GAW revenues collected were $696,142, bringing the
total collected since inception to $1,993,224
6) Budget Variance:
Cumulatively, the live divisions were over budget by $854,724 or 4.37 %.
ASSETS
CURRENT
UNRESTRICTED CASH
RESTRICTED CASH
RECEIVABLES, NET
PREPAID EXPENSES
INVENTORY
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
NONCURRENT
INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATED CO
CAPITAL ASSETS, NET
TOTAL NONCURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS
TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
BUSINESS -TYPE PROPRIETARY FUND
STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS
6/30/13
PREVIOUS YEAR CURRENT YEAR
(SCH A
P.9)
9,957,960.29
10,651,851.22
631,268.04
(SCH A
P.9)
19,187,118.66
•
18,030,949.23
(SCH 8
P.10)
8,115,722.20
1,338,362.36
8,381,376.55
1,533,551.21
(EON 9
P.10)
762,930.57
691,444.96
1,495,336.70
1,569,029.60
3,131,522.31
]9. 519.Ofi 8.42
1.982.915.76
39.324.651.56
3,131.522.31
(SCH C
P.2)
61,574.36
36,774.35
(SON C
P.2)
68,670,916.71
70,194,417.61
11.226.160.65
68,732,491.07
)0,231 191.96
LIABILITIES
CURRENT
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
CUSTOMER DEPOSITS
CUSTOMER ADVANCES FOR CONSTRUCTION
ACCRUED LIABILITIES
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
NONCURRENT
ACCRUED EMPLOYEE COMPENSATED ABSENCES
TOTAL NONCURRENT LIABILITIES
TOTAL LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
INVESTED IN CAPITAL ASSETS, NET OF RELATED DEBT
RESTRICTED FOR DEPRECIATION POND (P.9)
UNRESTRICTED
TOTAL NET ASSETS (P.3)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
100,251.559.49 109.555,843.52
6,401,494.17
5,455,911.74
2,635,105.70
631,268.04
2,733,146.78
700,011.24
25,227,937.58
•
363,459.17
405,154.15
98.319.682.87
1,338,362.36
100.251,559.49
1,533,551.21
109.555.843.52
8.734.SB3.74
8.094.638.34
2,982,915.76
3,131,522.31
1.982.915.76
3,131.522.31
11.)1),499.50
11.226.160.65
68,670,916.71
70,194,417.61
2,635,105.70
2,733,146.78
25,227,937.58
25,402,118.48
96,514,059.99
98.319.682.87
100.251,559.49
109.555.843.52
•
TORN OP READINO, NASSACNOSITTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
OPERATING REFEREES: (BCN E P.12)
PURCHASED POWER BASE
BUSIN888 -TYPE PROPRIETARY FORD
2,500,946.87
24,876,984.89
STATIMUNI OF RBVBNDBS,
BYPENSBS AND CHANGES IN
FUND NET ASSETS
96,534,059.99
PURCHASED PONRR FUEL
3,017,BO4.27
2,465.566.94
96.534,059.99
6/30/13
9B. 329.682.
33,305,373.44
1.66%
-6.14%
OPERATING
1,491,696.36
MONTE
962,032.09
MONTE
9,338,204.60
LAST YEAR
9,812,541.35
CURR9R YEAR
TTD
MAINTENANCE
LAST YEAR
CURRENT YEAR
TO DATE
2,789,957.37
TO DATE
CHANGE
OPBRATINO REVENUES: (SC8 D P.11)
-0.78%
DEPRECIATION
396,027.41
305,469.23
3,552,339.58
BASE SENSUOUS
3,968,217.51
3.19%
3,515,132.61
VOLUNTARY PAY60WT9 TO TOWNS
44,840,877.02
45,308,358.29
0.82%
1.351 568.00
FUEL REVENUE
2,672,286.86
2,298,694.08
35,325,693.31
34,351,756.63
-3.76%
PURCBA96D FORMS CAPACITY
122,271.09
(39,081.90)
3,203.09
1,138,193.86
35434.25%
FORFEITED DISCOUNTS
71,536.76
42,577.74
900,930.15
931,639.26
3.30%
ENERGY CONSERVATION REVENUE
73,343.05
53,531.51
630,594.39
685,480.70
9.7D%
DAN REPEEIE
63,111.41
53,415.91
689,910.25
696,142.34
0.90%
NYPA CREDIT
(30.059.41)
(17,574.39)
(636,243.95)
(706 940.49)
12.89%
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES
6,940,697.30
5,915. 696.56
81,764,964.26
82,394,530.69
0.65%
OPERATING REFEREES: (BCN E P.12)
PURCHASED POWER BASE
2,169,003.71
2,500,946.87
24,876,984.89
38,117,958.83
93,603,503.47
13.03%
96,534,059.99
PURCHASED PONRR FUEL
3,017,BO4.27
2,465.566.94
96.534,059.99
35,464,629.66
9B. 329.682.
33,305,373.44
1.66%
-6.14%
OPERATING
1,491,696.36
962,032.09
9,338,204.60
9,812,541.35
5.19%
MAINTENANCE
259,758.60
275,416.47
2,789,957.37
2,768,330.90
-0.78%
DEPRECIATION
396,027.41
305,469.23
3,552,339.58
3,665,630.20
3.19%
VOLUNTARY PAY60WT9 TO TOWNS
112.382.00
126.517.00
1.351 568.00
1,375,900.00
1.90%
TUT. OPERATING EXPENSES 7,336,671.25 6,645,948.59 77,363,674.10 79,045,634.70 2.15%
OPERATINO INCOME (395,973.95) (730,152.03) 4,391.290.16 3,246,095.99 - 15.65%
`/IRERATIRO REVENUES (EXPENSES)
CONTRIBUTIONS IN AID OF CONST
879,587.27
791,969.92
934,552.81
946,040.41
93,603,503.47
1.23%
96,534,059.99
RETURN ON INVESTMENT TO READING
(747,746.27)
(693,100.33)
96.534,059.99
(2,769,913.53)
9B. 329.682.
(2,769,741.73)
1.66%
-0.01%
INTEREST INCOME
11,569.09
4,794.14
88,704.74
36,938.72
- 58.36%
INTEREST EXPENSE
5,774.19
2,725.50
(1,460.31)
(1,145.29)
- 21.57%
DINER (MISS AND) AMORT)
(15,923.09)
(15,951.06)
297,303.64
334,634.77
12.56%
TOTAL NONOPERATING REV (EXP)
133,211.19
90.436.17
(1.450.811.64)
(1,453,273.11)
0.17%
GRANGE IN NET ASSETS
1363,752.761 (639.813.86) 2,930,477.52
1,795,622.88
- 38.73%
NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR
93,603,503.47
96,534,059.99
3.13%
NET ASSETS AT EMB OF .NNE
96.534,059.99
9B. 329.682.
67
1.66%
OPERATING EXPENSES: (SCH G P.12A)
PURCHASED POWER BASE
PURCHASED POWER FUEL
OPERATING
MAINTENANCE
DEPRECIATION
VOLUNTARY PAYM15[TS TO TOWNS
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
OPERATING INCOME
NONOPERATING REVENUES (EXPENSES)
CONTRIBUTIONS IN AID OF CONST
RETURN ON INVESTMENT TO READING
INTEREST INCOME
INTEREST EXPENSE
OTHER (NDSE AND AMORT)
TOTAL NONOPERATINO REV (EXP)
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR
NET ASSETS AT END OF JUNE
• ( ) + ACTUAL UNDER BUDGET
18,117,958.83
TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
30,103,742.00
(1,984,783.17)
-6.59%
33,305,373.44
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
30,500,000.00
(2,415,000.00)
3,005,373.44
(354,741.73)
9.20%
91811,541.25
BUSINESS -TYPE PROPRIETARY FUND
91400,061.00
412,480.25
•
STATEMENT OF
REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN FUND NET
ASSETS
(1,145.29)
65,833.98
(3,000.00)
2.44%
6/30/13
3,650,000.00
15,630.30
0.43%
ACTUAL BUDGET
214,634.77
1.368.000.00
178.86%
4
(1.453.273.11)
0.58%
YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE
VARIANCE`
(55.273.11)
CHANGE
OPERATING REVENUES: (SCN P P.1181
BASE RSVENUB
45,208,238.29 47,317,020.00
12,108,761.71)
-4.46%
FUEL REVENUE
34,351,756.83 31,300,000.00
3,151,756.83
10.10%
PURCHASED POWER CAPACITY
1,138,193.86 2,134,600.00
1996,406.14)
- 46.68%
FORFEITED DISCOUNTS
921,639.26 1,040,974.00
(119,334.74)
-11.46%
ENERGY CONSERVATION REVENUE
685,480.70 704,661.00
(19,100.30)
-2.72%
GAN REVENUE
696,142.24 704,660.00
(8,517.76)
-1.21%
NYPA CREDIT
(706,940.49) (700. 000.00)
(6,940
.49)
0.99%
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES
$2,294,530.69 83,401,915.00
(107,364.31)
-0.13%
OPERATING EXPENSES: (SCH G P.12A)
PURCHASED POWER BASE
PURCHASED POWER FUEL
OPERATING
MAINTENANCE
DEPRECIATION
VOLUNTARY PAYM15[TS TO TOWNS
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
OPERATING INCOME
NONOPERATING REVENUES (EXPENSES)
CONTRIBUTIONS IN AID OF CONST
RETURN ON INVESTMENT TO READING
INTEREST INCOME
INTEREST EXPENSE
OTHER (NDSE AND AMORT)
TOTAL NONOPERATINO REV (EXP)
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR
NET ASSETS AT END OF JUNE
• ( ) + ACTUAL UNDER BUDGET
18,117,958.83
30,103,742.00
(1,984,783.17)
-6.59%
33,305,373.44
(3,769,]41.]3)
30,500,000.00
(2,415,000.00)
3,005,373.44
(354,741.73)
9.20%
91811,541.25
91400,061.00
412,480.25
4.39%
2,768,330.98
- 63.06%
2,]02,39].00
(1,145.29)
65,833.98
(3,000.00)
2.44%
3,665,630.20
3,650,000.00
15,630.30
0.43%
1.375,900.00
214,634.77
1.368.000.00
178.86%
- 7,900.00
(1.453.273.11)
0.58%
79,045,634.70 ]7,]23,200.00 1,312,434.70 1.70%
3,248,895.99 4,678,715.00 (1,439,819.01) - 30.56% •
946,040.42
8001000.00
146,040.42
18.26%
(3,769,]41.]3)
(2,415,000.00)
(354,741.73)
14.69%
36,938.72
100,000.00
(63,061.28)
- 63.06%
(1,145.29)
(3,000.00)
1,854.71
- 61.82%
334,634.77
120,000.00
214,634.77
178.86%
(1.453.273.11)
11,398 D00
001
(55.273.11)
3.95%
1,]95.622.88 31380,715.00 (1,485,092.12)
96,534.059.99 96,534,059.99 0.00
90.339.683.8] 99.814.]]4.99 11.405.092.121
0.1
- 45.27%
0.00%
1.49%
•
G
TOM OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
SALES OF KILOWATT HOURS
6/30/13
111
NORTH
NORTH
LAST YEAR
CURRENT YEAR
YTD %
SALES OR ELECTRICITY:
LAST YEAR
CURRENT YEAR
TO DATE
TO DATE
CHANGE
RESIDENTIAL SALES
19,752,189
20,601,162
247,978,766
257,311,708
3.76%
CONN. AND INDUSTRIAL SALES
36,793,D64
35,716,215
407,234,398
413,298,040
1.49%
PRIVATE STREET LIGHTING
72,793
73,415
877,001
879,850
0.32%
TOTAL PRIVATE CONSUMERS
56,618.046
56.390,792
656.090.165
671.489.598
2.35%
MUNICIPAL BALES:
STREET LIGHTING
237,586
239,495
2,863,449
2,862,332
-0.04%
MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS
796,277
761,996
9,536,656
9,862,410
3.42%
TOTAL MUNICIPAL CONSUMERS
1.033.063
1.001.491
12.400,107
12.724,742
2.62%
SALES FOR RESALE
279,759
287,709
3,239,961
3,259,299
0.60%
SCHOOL
1,298,649
1,269,825
14,240,722
14,422,700
1.22%
TOTAL KILOWATT HOURS SOLD
59.230,317
58.949.817
68 9978.955
701,896.339
2.32%
111
TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
SCHEDULE OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS
6/30/13
UNRESTRICTED CASH
CASH - OPERATING FUND
CASH - PETTY CASH
TOTAL UNRESTRICTED CASH
RESTRICTED CASH
CASH - DEPRECIATION FUND
CASH - TOWN PAYMENT
CASH - DEFERRED PURL RESERVE
CASH - KATE STABILIZATION POND
CASH - UNCOLLECTIBLB ACCTS RESERVE
CASH - SICR LEAVE BENEFITS
CASH - HAZARD WASTE RESERVE
CASH - COSTOMS DEPOSITS
CASH - ENERGY CONSERVATION
CASH - OVER
TOTAL RESTRICTED CASH
TOTAL CASH BALANCE
SCHEDULE A
PREVIOUS YEAR CURRENT YEAR
91955,935.85 10,648,851.22
2,034.44 3,000.00
9.95'1.960.39 10.651,851.33
2,635,205.70
2,733,146.78
2,000,000.00
0.00
2,270,044.48
2,609,487.39
6,679,694.93
6.692,338.78
200,000.00
200,000.00
2,982,915.76
3,131,522.31
150,000.00
150,000.00
631,268.04
700,031.34
293,161.03
319,021.66
1,344,828.73
1,495,511.08
19,187,110.66
18.030.949.23
39.145,070.95 28,682,000.45
11
Ej
TOWN OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
SCHEDULE OF OPERATING REVENUE
6/30/13
SCHEDULE O
SALES FOR
NOHTR
98,200.20
MONTH
123,648.08
LAST YEAR
457,720.16
CURRENT YEAR
YTO %
HALER OF ELECTRICITY:
LAST YEAR
CURRANT YEAR
TO DATE
TO DATE
CHANGE
RESIDENTIAL SALES
2,572,008.33
2,421,270.90
32,376,072.60
122,271.09
32,701,963.02
(39,081.90)
1.01%
3,203.09
COMP RED INDUSTRIAL SALES
3,729,064.53
3,038,226.43
44,155,862.56
(301059.41)
43,250,135.99
(17,574.39)
-2.05%
(626,243.95)
PRIVATE STREET LIGHTING
2,749.63
5,278.43
73,962.56
6.940,697.30
70,106.40
-5.08%
TOTAL PRIVATE CONSUMERS
6.303,892.49
5.464,775.76
76.605,897.72
5,915,696.56
76.022.304
41
-0.76%
82.294.530.69
MUNICIPAL SALES:
STREET LIGHTING
17,384.84
25,639.75
357,668.44
337,058.62
-5.76%
MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS
87,739.00
79,742.46
1,130,809.67
1,124,561.87
-1.25%
TOTAL MUNICIPAL CONSUMERS
105.123.84
105. 382.21
1,496.478
11.
1,461,620.49
-2.33%
SALES FOR
RESALE
98,200.20
5,823,826.69
123,648.08
80,166,570.33
457,720.16
79,560,015.12
476,102.93
-0.76%
4.02%
FORFEITED OISCOUNTS
SCHOOL
133,207.84
130,020.64
1,606,474.34
1,599,987.29
-0.40%
122,271.09
SOB -TOTAL
6,640,504.37
5,823,826.69
80,166,570.33
79,560,015.12
-0.76%
FORFEITED OISCOUNTS
71,526.78
42,577.74
900,930.15
911,639.26
1.30%
PURCHASED POWER CAPACITY
122,271.09
(39,081.90)
3,203.09
1,138,193.86
35434.25%
ENERGY CONSERVATION
- RESIDENTIAL 26,074.42
19,921.37
230,978.28
256,789.26
11.17%
ENERGY CONSERVATION
- COMMERCIAL 47,268.63
31,611.14
399,616.11
426,691.44
7.28%
GAM REVENUE
63,111.42
53,415.91
689,910.25
696,142.24
0.90%
NVPA CREDIT
(301059.41)
(17,574.39)
(626,243.95)
(706,940.49)
12.89%
TOTAL REVENUE
6.940,697.30
0.65%
5,915,696.56
81.764.964.26
82.294.530.69
SALES OF ELECTRICITY:
RESIDENTIAL
COMM AND INDUSTRIAL SALES
PRIVATE STREET LIGHTING
HIM TCIPAL BUILDINGS
PUBLIC STREET LIGHTING
SALES FOR RESALE
SCHOOL
TOTAL BASE SALES
TOTAL FUEL SALES
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE
FORFEITED DISCOUNTS
PURCHASED PONSR CAPACITY
ENERGY CONSERVATION - RESIDENTIAL
ENERGY CONSERVATION - COMMERCIAL
DAN REVENUE
NYPA CREDIT
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES
1 I • ACTUAL ORDER BUDGET
TONS OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
BUDGETED REVENUE VARIANCE REPORT
6/30/13
SCHEDULE P
•
ACTUAL
BUDGET
%
YEAR TO DATE
YEAR TO DATE
VARIANCE •
CM1106
20,030,704.54
20,690,242.00
(659,537.46)
-3.19%
23,803,431.30
25,255,302.00
(1,451,800.901
-5.75%
195,783.23
202,044.00
(6,260.77)
-3.10%
293,721.58
273,209.00
20,512.58
7.53%
884.617.64
896.223
00
(11,605,36)
-1.29%
45,200,250.29
47,317,020.00
(2,108,761.71)
-4.46%
34,351.756.83
31.200,000.00
3,151,756.93
10.10%
79,560,015.12
70,517,020.00
1,042,995.12
1.33%
•
921,639.26
1,040,974.00
(119,334.74)
- 11.46%
1,138,193.86
2,134,600.00
(996,406.14)
- 46.68%
256,789.26
255,075.00
1,714.26
0.67%
420.691.44
449,586.00
(20,894.56)
-4.65%
696,142.24
704,660.00
(8.517.76)
-1.21%
(706,940.49)
(700,000.00)
(6,940.49)
0.99%
-0.13%
82,294,530.69
81.401.915.00
110 >,384.31)
I11A1
•
TOW OF READING, NASSACHUSSTTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DBPART6ffiNS
SCHEDULE OF OPERATING EXPENSES
6/30/13
SCHEDULE 6
PIRCEAEBD PONBR FUEL EXPENSE
VOLUNTARY PAMENTS TO TOWS
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
G
3,017,804.27 2,665.566.94 35,484,629.66 33,305,373.44 -6.14%
112.382.00 128,517.00 1,351,568.00 1,375,900.00 1.60%
].336.6]1.25 6,645,946.59 7],383,674.10 79.045,614.70
2.15%
MONTR
NORTH
LAST YEAR
CURRENT YEAR
YTD %
OPERATION EXPENSES:
LAST YEAR
it IIEMNANCE EXPENSES:
CURRENT YEAR
TO DATE
TO OATS
CBANGE
PURCHASED PONER BASE EXPENSE
2.169 002.]1
2.508.966.8]
MAINS OP TRANSMISSION PLANT
24.876,984.89
28,117.958.83
13.03%
OPERATION SUP AND ENGINEERING ESP
38,]26.93
0.00%
37,936.83
NAIN9 OF STRICT AND EQUIPNT
512,405.47
503,570.32
-1.72%
STATION SUP LABOR AND MISC
6,356.63
- 35.46%
],]80.20
NAIHT OF LIMES - ON
110,505.93
76,028.]]
- 31.20%
LINE MISC LABOR AND EXPENSE
61,000.95
-4.72%
56,260.04
NAIN7 OF LINES - US
704,157.68
699,667.87
-0.64%
STATION LABOR AND EXPENSE
33,790.24
-1.22%
31,127.56
SAINT OF LINE TRAN8PORKERS
459,683.42
478,286.82
4.05%
STREET LIGHTING EXPENSE
7,288.69
162.67%
4,285.24
MAINT OF ST IT 6 SIG SYSTEM
117,220.36
75,447.82
- 35.64%
ENTER EXPENSE
13,993.65
- 64.42%
16.423.29
MAINT OP GARAGE AND STOCKROOM
232.324.46
167,86].]9
- 19.14%
MISC DISTRIBUTION EXPENSE
37,578.91
9.34%
33,798.82
PAINT OF FIFTEEN
349.937.87
351,642.28
0.498
NESER READING LABOR A EXPENSE
6,003.62
- 45.23%
3,138.19
MAINT OP GEN PLANT
90.457.24
]4.]51.62
- 17.36%
ACCT 6 COLL LABOR 6 EXPENSE
107,171.10
34.61%
123,938.94
TOTAL MAINTENANCE EXPENSES
1,413,955.12
1,491.101.81
5.46%
URCOLLECIIBLE ACCOUNTS
(72,104.21)
-0.78%
(53,746.53)
103,895.79
37.920.10
- 63.50%
BEIRUT AUDIT EXPENSE
45,514.78
296,027.41
54,942.17
305,469.22
447,682.76
3,552,329.58
552,916.45
3,665,630.20
23.51%
3.19%
ADMIN A GEN SALARIES
49,796.63
74,263.43
747,309.18
768.267.64
2.81%
OFFICE SUPPLIES 6 EXPENSE
34,605.73
39,650.15
23],26].70
376,073.87
16.36%
OUTSIDE SERVICES
120,505.12
146,947.55
481,157.74
633,341.56
31.63%
PROPERTY INSURANCE
31,678.42
29,925.95
386,560.47
369,873.38
-4.32%
INJURIES AND DAMAGES
13,332.46
4,581.21
35,229.58
45,691.97
29.70%
EMPLOYEES PENSIONS A BENEFITS
881,705.42
297,063.13
2,026,625.65
2,174,071.12
7.26%
MISC GENERAL EXPENSE
9,583.33
9,552.31
166,650.35
159,956.74
-4.02%
REST EXPENSE
12,864.36
612.61
196,756.19
196,422.65
-0.17%
ENERGY CONSERVATION
42,303.30
52.750.00
508,221.64
659,620.07
29.79%
TOTAL OPERATION EXPENSES
1.481.696.26
962.032
09
B,329,204.60
9.B13 541
25
5.19%
PIRCEAEBD PONBR FUEL EXPENSE
VOLUNTARY PAMENTS TO TOWS
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
G
3,017,804.27 2,665.566.94 35,484,629.66 33,305,373.44 -6.14%
112.382.00 128,517.00 1,351,568.00 1,375,900.00 1.60%
].336.6]1.25 6,645,946.59 7],383,674.10 79.045,614.70
2.15%
it IIEMNANCE EXPENSES:
MAINS OP TRANSMISSION PLANT
227.10
227.10
2,725.00
2,725.00
0.00%
NAIN9 OF STRICT AND EQUIPNT
4,942.27
11,061.00
219,062.68
141,376.24
- 35.46%
NAIHT OF LIMES - ON
157,916.17
155,538.27
1,617,433.33
1,541,147.42
-4.72%
NAIN7 OF LINES - US
40,044.45
31,966.71
207,203.54
204,673.71
-1.22%
SAINT OF LINE TRAN8PORKERS
],89].13
10,547.92
55,340.74
145,386.32
162.67%
MAINT OF ST IT 6 SIG SYSTEM
14.53
(20.08)
(346.851
(133.41)
- 64.42%
MAINT OP GARAGE AND STOCKROOM
43,055.71
53,818.24
522,478.89
571,295.51
9.34%
PAINT OF FIFTEEN
2,981.81
3,504.32
77,591.67
42.496.14
- 45.23%
MAINT OP GEN PLANT
2,679.43
8,772.99
88,460.17
119,256.04
34.61%
TOTAL MAINTENANCE EXPENSES
259.758.60
275.416.47
2.]69,95].37
2.768,230.98
-0.78%
DEPRECIATION EXPENSE
296,027.41
305,469.22
3,552,329.58
3,665,630.20
3.19%
PIRCEAEBD PONBR FUEL EXPENSE
VOLUNTARY PAMENTS TO TOWS
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
G
3,017,804.27 2,665.566.94 35,484,629.66 33,305,373.44 -6.14%
112.382.00 128,517.00 1,351,568.00 1,375,900.00 1.60%
].336.6]1.25 6,645,946.59 7],383,674.10 79.045,614.70
2.15%
TOM OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
BUDGETED OPERATING EXPENSE VARIANCE REPORT
6/30/13
SCHEDULE G
MAINTENANCE EXPENSES
MAINT OF TRANSMISSION PLANT
ACTUAL
AUGUST
(275.00)
-9.17%
%
OPERATION EXPENSES:
YEAR TO DATE
YEAR TO DATE
VARIANCE •
CHANGE
PURCHASED POWER BASE EXPENSE
]B.11i .958.83
23.88%
10.102.14].00
MAIM OF LINES - ON
1,541,147.42
-6.59%
(1,984,783.17)
23.25%
MAINT OF LINES - UG
OPERATION SUP AND ENGINEERING EXP
503,570.32
285,372.00
468,950.00
(80,698.29)
34,620.32
- 28.28%
7.38%
MAIM OF LINE TRANSFORMER
STATION SUP LABOR AND NISC
76,028.11
168,500.00
79,813.00
(43,113.68)
(3,784.23)
- 22.87%
-4.74%
MAINT OF ST IT A SIG SYSTEM
LINE MISC LABOR AND EXPENSE
699,667.87
91680.00
671,311.00
(9,803.41)
28,356.87
- 101.27%
4.22%
MAINT OF GARAGE AND STOCKROOM
STATION LABOR AND EXPENSE
418,286.82
672,591.00
448,246.00
(101,295.48)
30,040.82
- 15.06%
6.70%
MINT OF MIXES
STREET LIGHTING EXPENSE
75,447.82
47,394.00
83,106.00
(4,897.86)
(71658.18)
- 10.33%
-9.21%
MAINT OF GEN PLANT
MIER EXPENSE
167,867.79
131,320.00
197,328.00
(12,063.96)
(9,460.21)
-9.19%
-4.79%
TOTAL MAINTENANCE EXPENSES
RISC DISTRIBUTION EXPENSE
351,642.20
366,492.00
(14,849.72)
2.44%
-4.05%
].703,397.00
NETER READING LABOR c EXPENSE
74,751.62
69,946.00
4,805.62
DEPRECIATION EXPENSE
6.87%
ACCT 6 CULL LABOR 6 EXPENSE
1,491,101.81
15,630.20
1,365,206.00
0.43%
105,895.81
PURCHASED POWER FUEL EXPENSE
7.64%
UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS
37,920.10
2,805,373.44
99,996.00
9.20%
(62,075.90)
VOLUNTARY PAYMENTS TO TOWNS
- 62.00%
ENERGY AUDIT EXPENSE
552,916.45
7,900.00
479,010.00
0.58%
73,906.45
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
15.43%
A()NIN 6 GEN SALARIES
768,287.64
761.071.00
1.70%
7,216.64
79,045.634.70
0.95%
1.322.434.70
OFFICE SUPPLIES A EXPENSE
276,073.87
253,950.00
22,123.87
8.71%
OUTSIDE SERVICES
633,341.56
507,125.00
126.216.$6
24.89%
PROPERTY INSURANCE
369,873.38
471,500.00
(101,626.62)
- 21.55%
INJURIES AND DAMAGES
45,691.97
56,619.00
)10,927.03)
- 19.30%
EMPLOYEES PENSIONS 6 BENEFITS
2,174,071.72
1,889,623.00
284,448.72
15.05%
MISC GENERAL EXPENSE
159,956.74
200,784.00
(40,827.26)
- 20.33%
RENT EXPENSE
196,422.65
212.000.00
(15,577.35)
-7.35%
ENERGY CONSERVATION
659,620.07
697,985.00
(38,364.93)
-5.50%
TOTAL OPERATION EXPENSES
9.812.541.25
9,{00.061.00
4.39%
412.480.25
MAINTENANCE EXPENSES
MAINT OF TRANSMISSION PLANT
2,725.00
3,000.00
(275.00)
-9.17%
MAINT OF STRUCT AND EQUIPMENT
141,374.24
114,120.00
27,254.24
23.88%
MAIM OF LINES - ON
1,541,147.42
1,250,420.00
290,727.42
23.25%
MAINT OF LINES - UG
204,673.71
285,372.00
(80,698.29)
- 28.28%
MAIM OF LINE TRANSFORMER
145,386.32
168,500.00
(43,113.68)
- 22.87%
MAINT OF ST IT A SIG SYSTEM
(123.41)
91680.00
(9,803.41)
- 101.27%
MAINT OF GARAGE AND STOCKROOM
571,295.52
672,591.00
(101,295.48)
- 15.06%
MINT OF MIXES
42,496.14
47,394.00
(4,897.86)
- 10.33%
MAINT OF GEN PLANT
119,256.04
131,320.00
(12,063.96)
-9.19%
TOTAL MAINTENANCE EXPENSES
3,768.3]0.98
2.44%
].703,397.00
65.833.98
DEPRECIATION EXPENSE
3,665.63D.20
31650,000.00
15,630.20
0.43%
PURCHASED POWER FUEL EXPENSE
33,305,373.44
30,500,000.00
2,805,373.44
9.20%
VOLUNTARY PAYMENTS TO TOWNS
1,375.900.00
11368,000.00
7,900.00
0.58%
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
1.70%
79,045.634.70
1.322.434.70
( ) • ACTUAL UNDER BUDGET
113.1
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•
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY PROJECT
ITN OBPMTNENT ACTUAL BOUGHT VARIABCS
1 HELD AND PENSION MUST AUDIT PEES
TOME OF READING, MASSACHUSETTS
33,750.00
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
33,350.00
'HUMAN ZONAL SERVICES
500.00
6/30 /3011
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY PROJECT
ITN OBPMTNENT ACTUAL BOUGHT VARIABCS
1 HELD AND PENSION MUST AUDIT PEES
ACCOUNTING
33,750.00
33,350.00
CHOATE HALL A STENMT
500.00
3 PENSION ACTOMIAL EVALUATION
ACCOUNTING
3,750.00
ROBIN AND AUTUMN
1.675.00
3,275.00
33,500.00
3 LEGAL- PERC /ISO ISSUES
ENERGY BERVICB
0.00
18,000.00
16.185.55
(18,000.00)
UTILITY SERVICES INC.
6 LEGAL- POEM SUPPLY ISSUES
ENERGY SERVICE
69.863.10
7,609.05
65.000.00
CMREC
36,663.10
5 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
ENERGY SERVICE
9,939.80
NILLIM 1. CROMLEY ATTORNEY
36.000.00
(16.060.30)
31750.00
6 NERC COMPLIANCE HAD AUDIT
E A O
15,003.50
15,000.00
2,812.00
03.50
RICHARD STUDIES ARBITRATOR
T LOAD CAPACITY STUDY
ENGINEERING
0.00
2,530.91
15,000.00
GUSHING, JAMNALLO R HH88LEN
(15.000.00)
8 ATOM HARDENING STUDY
ENGINEERING
0.00
SHEMIM TALNADOM ARE ITMTOR
50,000.00
(50,000.00)
1,732.50
9 LEGAL - GENERA]., WNEC AUDIT
GH
113,597.33
150.000.00
6]l.]L1
33,597.33
10 LEGAL SERVICES - GENERAL
M
156,761.83
56.600.00
100,161.83
11 LEGAL BERVICBS- NEGOTIATIONS
HR
85,075.66
36,800.00
69.075.66
13 LEGAL GENERAL
BLDG. MAIN).
10.300.90
1,500.00
81800.90
13 SURVEY RIGHT OF NAY
BLDG. HAIM.
0.00
51000.00
(5.000.00)
16 ENVIROIMBNTAL
BLDG. MAIM.
61000.00
51000.00
11000.00
15 ENGINEERING SERVICES
BLDG. NAINP.
16,118.05
8.500.00
51610.05
16 REPAIR AMP AND DECK MM
BLDG. MAIM.
0.00
30.000.00
(30.000.00)
17 INSURANCE CONSULTANT
OM. BENEFIT
0.00
91996.00
(91996.00)
18 LEGAL
DEN. BENEFIT
1,736.20
5.006.00
(3.379.80)
19 SITE ASSBBSMNT FOR NASOA UP..
ACCOUNTING
3,056.37
0.00
3,056.37
30 GENERAL BANKRUPTCY
ACCOUNTING
3,119.56
0.00
3,119.56
31 EXECUTIVE MARACA- GM
ON
36.060.00
0.00
36,060.00
33 IRA BASIC CLIENT SERVICE
ENGINEERING
625.00
0.00
635.00
33 STORAGE FACILITY
BLDG. MINT.
31800.00
0.00
3,8DO.00
36 SAFETY SOLUTIONS
HiGIMEAiNC
7.609.03
OAO
7.609.05
35 MEMO COMMUNICATION FIRM
BLDG. MINT.
3,360.25
0.00
2,366.35
TOTAL
6T.�61.4
•07.135
OO
136 316.
6
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY VKHOOR
ACTUAL
CHOATE HALL A STENMT
119,980.85
OONCAN A ALLEN
163,999.32
ROBIN AND AUTUMN
122,126.89
MLM9ON EARTH A COMPANY
33,500.00
DACRI A ASSOCIATES LLC
26,500.00
HENDERS TOMMY A SPENCER
16.185.55
UTILITY SERVICES INC.
15.082.50
MINMS UTILITY SAFETY SOLUTIONS
7,609.05
CMREC
7,066.00
ECHO
61000.00
NILLIM 1. CROMLEY ATTORNEY
3,955.56
STORE CONSULTING INC.
31750.00
HUDSON RIVER BEIRUT GROUP
21895.80
GREAT MOTHER ARBITRATOR
2,812.00
RICHARD STUDIES ARBITRATOR
2.710.00
MICHAEL SRO" ARRITMTOR
2,530.91
GUSHING, JAMNALLO R HH88LEN
2,368.25
COGSOALM
2,056.27
SHEMIM TALNADOM ARE ITMTOR
1,871.00
JM A950CIAT69
1,732.50
COBLE ENGINEERING
625.00
TOTAL
6]l.]L1
56
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DIVISION
ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS
ENERGY SERVICES
GENERAL MANAGER
FACILITY MANAGER
BUSINESS DIVISION
SUB -TOTAL
PURCHASED POWER - BASE
PURCHASED POWER - FUEL
TOTAL
RNLD
BUDGET VARIANCE REPORT
FOR PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 2013
ACTUAL
BUDGET
VARIANCE
4,363,087
4,199,712
163,375
1,293,640
1,264,496
29,144
1,027,331
864,461
162,870
3,897,545
3,838,762
58,784
9,811,585
9,371,033
440,551
20,393,187
19,538,464
854,724
Fm
CHANGE
3.899
2.309
18.849
1.539
4.709
4.379
28,117,959
30,102,742
(1,984,783)
-6.59%
33,305,373
30,500,000
2,805,373
9.209
2.099
81,816,520
80,141,206
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Kevin Sullivan
Sent
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 8:31 AM
To:
RMLD Board Members Group
Cc:
Jeanne For
Subject:
FW: Account Payable Questions - May 24
Below are the answers to the A/P questions received this week.
Reading Municipal Light Department
Interim General Manager
From: Jeanne Fotl
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 6:27 AM
To: Kevin Sullivan
Subject: Account Payable Questions - May 24
Stempeck
1. Office Paper Recovery System — Is this solar array up & running?
Response: Office Paper Recovery's solar array is up and running. Signed off by wire inspector on May 14, 2013
2. JCM Realty— Is it common practice for renter's to pay real estate taxes?— Not included in the rent??
Response: The lease agreement states that RMLD will pay for 26% of the Real Estate taxes, see agreement
dated 7/15/94 section "RENT" listing RMLD's financial responsibilities.
3. Sullivan - $400+per tire? Specialized?
4. Response: These tires are for one of the line trucks and cost more than a Lire for a standard vehicle. Sullivan
tire is on the State bidders list meaning the state has negotiated competitive pricing which we leverage.
Jeanne Foti
Reading Municipal Light Department
Executive Assistant
230 Ash Street
Reading, MA 01867
781- 942 -6434 Phone
781 - 942.2409 Fax
0 s consider the environment before printing this e-mail.
Jeanne Foti
From:
Coleen O'Brien
Sent:
Monday, July 22, 2013 12:02 PM
To:
RMLD Board Members Group
Cc
Kevin Sullivan; Bob Fournier, Jeanne Foti
Subject:
FW: Account Payable Questions - July 19
Attachments:
Visual Paradigm Customer Listing.pdf; Kevin E -Mail to Commissioner Soli - AP.pdf
Good morning Commission Members:
The following are the Accounts Payable questions submitted by Commissioner Soli:
1. Visual /Paradigm — The worrywart In me asks "Are we sure that this is in no way connected w. the Chinese
army? Also— no C. (YBrien signatures.
Visual Paradigm International Ltd. is a software company that creates business process modeling software. The RMLD
MIS department uses Logizian Business Analyst and Teamwork Server. The invoice reflects the software license and one
(1) year support.
h>t�• / /www visual - paradigm com /product /?favor =lz
Attached, please find a listing of Visual Paradigm's Selected Users List which includes such federal government agencieso
as the U.S. Department of Energy Nevada Site Office, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Navy and
US Army. Other Fortune 500 companies are listed as users as well.
Please refer to item 2 regarding no signatures by Coleen.
2. In general, very few invoices were signed by C. O'Brien. It's be nice If Commissioners were Informed about
alternate signers.
Kevin Sullivan and I went over the Accounts Payable this first week to familiarize me with the logistics of the process
and the vendors. Kevin had performed the majority of the review as part of the Interim to GM transition
process. Unless I am at an off -site meeting, you can expect that I will sign all of the AP moving forward, otherwise Kevin
or Jane will sign in my absence, which I believe is how the process had been covered in the past if Vinnie was off -site. It
is the policy of RMLD to notify the signatory Commissioner and the Reading Town Manager of any signature
changes. An email notification was sent to the respectable parties on Friday at 1:11pm; perhaps it was just a matter of
timing on opening emails.
Thank you,
COIRe w M. 0'13 rtew
General Manager
Reading Municipal Light Department •
230 Ash Street
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 942 -6415 -
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7/222013
Jeanne Foti •
From: Kevin Sullivan
Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 1:11 PM
To: Bob Soli; LeLacheur, Bob (blelacheur@ci.reading.ma.us)
Cc: Coleen O'Brien; Jeanne Fob
Subject This week's A/P
In this week's A/P, you will see signatures from Coleen and 1 on the Invoices and Coleen has signed all warrants.
Thank you,
Reading Municipal Light Department
Engineering & Operations Manager
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Jeanne Foti
rom: Coleen O'Brien
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 2:05 PM
To: RMLD Board Members Group
Cr Kevin Sullivan; Jeanne Foil; Bob Fournier
Subject: FW: Payroll Question - July 15
Good afternoon Commission Members:
Vice Chairman Pacino requested verification of hours and rates for the sick leave buy -back on Mr. Cameron and Mr.
Bilicki. The hours and rates have been verified and are accurate as presented with the payroll warrant.
Thank you,
C&"Yt/ M. O'BrCe+v
General Manager
Reading Municipal Light Department
230 Ash Street
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 942 -6415
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Sett: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 7:08 AM
To: Coleen O'Brien
Subject: Payroll Question - )uly 15
Pacino
1. Sick Leave Buyback — Cameron / Bilicki has hours +rate been verified??
Jeanne Foti
Reading Municipal Light Department
Executive Assistant
230 Ash Street
Reading, MA 01867
��7,,8ggii1- 942 -6434 Phone
- 942 -2409 Fax
ease consider the environment before printing this e-mail.
Jeanne Foti
From:
Coleen O'Brien 1W
Sent:
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 7:36 AM
To:
RMLD Board Members Group
Cc
Jeanne Foti; Bob Fournier, Patricia Mellino
Subject:
FW: Account Payable Question - July 26
Good evening Commissioner Members:
1. Based on RMLD actual meter data for these two residents, one uses historically 2500 - 3000 KWH per month
during the summer months and the other near 750 -1000 KWH. Therefore, the usage is appropriate. The
National Grid billing period is 33 days, and when the exact billing dates (excluding exact time of day) were
queried in the RMLD system, the bills reconciled to within a couple percent of the 4584 KWH.
From: Jeanne Fob
Sent: Friday, July 26, 2013 3:36 PM
To: Coleen O'Brien
Subject: Account Payable Question - July 26
Soli
1. Nat'l Grid— If this is for only 2 residences, isn't 4584 KWH a kit SrJun 7 —Jul 10.
Jeanne Foti
_.._Reading Municipal Light Department
Executive Assistant
230 Ash Street
Reading, MA 01867
781 - 942 -6434 Phone
781- 942 -2409 Fax
Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.
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Jeanne Foti
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Jeanne Foti
Sent
Tuesday, August 06, 2013 8:09 AM
To•.
RMLD Board Members Group
Subject
Account Payable Warrant and Payroll - No Questions
Good morning.
In an effort to save paper, the following timeframes had no Account Payable Warrant and Payroll questions. This e-mail
will be printed for the Board Book for the RMLD Board meeting on August 14, 2013. Where there were Account Payable
and Payroll questions those will be printed for the Board Book which has been done in the past.
Account Payable Warrant— No Questions
May 31, June 7, June 14, June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12, August 2
Payroll — No Questions
June 3, June 17, July 1, July 29
Jeanne Foti
Reading Municipal Light Department
Executive Assistant
230 Ash Street
Reading, MA 01867
781 - 942 -6434 Phone
781- 942 -2409 Fax
Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.
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