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TOWN CLERK
READING, ASA.
Reading Municipal Licht Department 2111 JUL 30 AM 9151
Citizens'Advisory Board
Regular Session
230 Ash Street
Reading,MA 01867
November 7,2012
Start Time of Regular Session: 6:30 p.m.
End Time of Regular Session: 7:23 p.m.
Committee Members Present:
John Norton,Chairman George Hooper,Vice Chairman
Tony Capobianco Dave Nelson
Committee Members Absent:
Tom 011ila,Secretary
Staff:
Vincent Cameron,General Manager Jane Parenteau,Energy Services Manager
Mr.Norton brought the meeting to order.
Amendment to Power Supply Contract
Ms.Parenteau stated that there is an amendment to the power supply agreement that the RMLD signed with
Concord Steam for the electrical output of their wood-burning generating unit. The original contract was
signed in January 2011. Ms. Paremeau said the amendment was required because construction of the unit
has been delayed due to regulatory and financial issues. Ms.Parenteau said that the amendment will give
the RMLD revenue credits so the price will be marginally lower when the project comes on line.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Nelsen made a motion seconded by Mr. Hooper that the Citizens' Advisory Board recommend to the
Reading Municipal Light Department(RMLD)Board of Commissioners to authorize the RMLD General
Manager to finalize negotiations and execute Amendment AI to the Unit Contingent Power Contract
between Reading Municipal Light Department and Concord Power and Steam,LLC.
Motion carried 4:0:0.
Other Discussion
Mr.Nelson said that he heard all positive comments about the RMLD's performance in the restoration of
power in Lynnfield due to Hurricane Sandy. Mr. Hooper also said that people in Wilmington were pleased
with the RMLD's efforts during Hurricane Sandy.
Mr.Capobianco asked Mr.Cameron about the anonymous letter that he had received.
Mr. Cameron said that the letter was sent to many local government individuals alleging that the Search
Committee violated Open Meeting Law. Mr.Cameron explained that he called the Massachusetts Attorney
General's office, explained what had been alleged in the letter, and was told there was no violation of the
Open Meeting Law.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Cameron said that he has investigated the letter according to the RMLD's Policy 825 - Anonymous
Communications and the issue is closed.
Mr.Norton said the CAB has a meeting scheduled in December. Mr.Cameron said that the RMLD had no
pressing items and it was not necessary to meet in December.
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Mr.Norton said that the December meeting will not be held and that the CAB will schedule a meeting at a
later date.
Motion to Adjourn
At 7:23 p.m.Mr.Hooper made a motion seconded by Mr.Nelson that the CAB adjourn Regular Session.
Mr.Norton,Aye;Mr.Hooper.,Aye;Mr.Capobianco,Aye;Mr.Nelson,Aye.
Motion carried 4:0:0.
A true copy of the RMLD Citizens' Advisory Board Minutes
assa apppprr,;oyveedd byy as majority of the Commission.
George Hooper�—
Citizens'Advisory Board
Minutes approved on lanuary 23 2013
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