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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-06-20 RMLD Board of Commissioners Minutes Town of Reading fZ E1V cU 5 i Meeting Minutes jpWN CLERK / Board committee - commission -Council: 292 spy i 3 AM Si 54 RMLD Board of Commissioners Date: 2019-06-20 Time: 07:00 PM Building: Reading Municipal Light Building Location: Winfred Spurr Audio Visual Room Address: 230 Ash Street Session: Open Session Purpose: General Business Version: Final Attendees: Members- Present: David Talbot, Chair; John Stempeck, Vice Chair; David Hennessy, Commissioner; Thomas O'Rourke, Commissioner; Philip B. Pacino, Commissioner Members- Not Present: Others Present: RMLD Staff: Coleen O'Brien, General Manager; Hamid Jaffari, Director of Engineering and Operations; Charles Underhill, Assistant Director of Integrated Resources; Wendy Markiewicz, Director of Business, Finance and Utility Technology; Tracy Schultz, Executive Assistant Citizens' Advisory Board: Vivek Soni Town of Reading: Karen Herrick, Finance Committee; Mark Dockser, Select Board; Vanessa Alvarado, Select Board. Bob and Kathy Bythrow; Janice Conyers; Geoffrey Comm; Daniel Covey; Nicholas DaSilva; Miyoung Diedrich; Ellis John; Andrew Hikade; David Kopelman; Norman Kozlowski; Bruce MacKenzie; Gordon McIntosh; Rachel Nadolny; Micahel Nazzaro; Robert Rainville; John Sano; Ethan Sawyer; Michael Shapiro; Use Supple; Jaykiren Temlya; Robert Underwood; Jonathan Wisco; Ernest Wronka; Ken Young; Jim Grier; Joe Malek; Christopher Crane; Kim Rose; David Williams; John Rogers; David and Gayle Smith; Denise McCarthy; Michael Rosa; Celeste Kreche; Nlew Nguyen; Lam Tran; Peter Kradre. Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: John Stempeck, Secretary Pro Tem Topics of Discussion: Call Meeting to Order Chair Talbot called the meeting to order and read RMLD's Code of Conduct. Chair Talbot announced that the meeting is being videotaped at the RMLD office at 230 Ash Street, for distribution to the community television stations in North Reading, Lynnfield.and Wilmington. Public Comment Chair Talbot asked Mr.Pacino to serve as Board Secretary.There was no Citizens' Advisory Board member in attendance and no public comment. rave 1 1 Solar Workshop-Presentation and public dialogue(main boardroom) a. Introduction and Purpose of Workshop Chair Talbot explained that the purpose of the meeting is to engage with the public regarding solar generation. Is. Presentation 1.Solar Economies and Impacts Mr. Underhill discussed solar economics, including fitting solar to the load profile, distribution options, the cost per watt and federal, state, and RMLD Incentives. Solar impacts, including weather, capacity and transmission peaks, phantom load. and system efficiency were reviewed,as well as the effects of shade, panel location and panel orientation. Solar goals and objectives. Z.System Examples Mr.Underhill explained the components of a solar system. S.RMLD Sola Goals and Objectives Mr. Underhill discussed providing ratepayers with opportunities, meeting legislative objectives, developing sustainable rates,and minimizing adverse consequences. C. Current WILD and other Soto Programs RMLD's current offerings were reviewed,including Solar Choice. CL Public Dialogue and Q&A Period Mr. Dockser of Reading asked how to move forward with deternvning solar potential for municipalities. Mr. Underhill explained that town buildings would be examined to determine suitable rooftops for solar installation. RMLD could assist with behind-the-meter generation by developing a lease structure, If the towns express interest, RMLD would put together a proposal. The larger the scale and the more communities that participate, the more likely RMLD is to find suitable sites. Mr. Dockser asked how communities would communicate their interest. Chair Talbot stated the Select Board could let the RMLD Board know. Ms. Alvarado of Reading clarified that there are no current solar installations on municipal buildings in any of the four communities. Char Talbot affirmed. Ms. Alvarado asked what an ideal solar installation would look like and the number of kilowatt hours that RMLD would like to see coming from municipal installments. Mr. Underhill explained on optimal site would be a two-story building with a flat roof and no surrounding trees. Ms. O'Brien asked it the MLP Incentive was based on location. Mr. Underhill explained that the incentive is paid based on the size of the project. The location determines whether the project passes a minimum requirement threshold. Mr. Coram added that if the installation is done in a shaded area, while you would get the rebate for the installation, the payback time would be longer than seven years because of less power generation. Mr. Underhill affirmed. Mr. Sawyer of Wilmington asked far clarification on what is considered a municipal property and whether a project could be done on a leased property. Mr. Underhill replied that B could if the landlord was amenable. Mr. Soni asked about the fifteen percent limit on each feeder.Mr. Underhill explained that was established by the Department of Energy as a conservative estimate as to how much solar a distribution system can handle. Mr. Joffori explained that a per-site system impact study is performed to determine how much current the system con handle before it is negatively impacted. Ms. Conyers from Reading asked what the first step is. Mr. Underhill explained residents can contact installers if they are planning on buying the solar system. Then. residents should go on the Energy New England website and begin the application process for the system rebate. The system site will then be evaluated far feasibility. Mr. Covey of North Reading stated that he has solar on his home and he has been in the solar industry fa about a decade. Mr. Covey clarified that RMLD does not have net metering and instead hos live bi-directional metering and stated that he hopes RMLD transitions to the former. Mr. Covey stated that the payback period would be eleven years according to his calculations. Mr. Underhill explained that the six-and-o-holf- year period he referenced includes RMLD's buybock energy rate, which is the market energy offset price at four cents a kilowatt hour. Mr. Underhill stated that net metering-some in and some out- is not sustainable. Mr. Underhill stated that RMLD doesn't make a profit but needs to maintain its electric system. Chair Talbot asked for future clarification about how RMLD stands with other municipals and its solar.Mr.Underhill stated that he can pull that intonation and that he knows other municipals don't offer an installation incentive. reg,12 d. Public Dialogue and OLA Period Mr.Stempeck added that RMLD has rates that are much lower than National Grid or Eversource. Mr.Grier of North Reading asked where RMLD is at with storage. Chair Talbot mentioned RMLD's grant for a grid battery. Mr. Underhil stated that there are no economically functional batteries at this point.Mr.Underhill mentioned the Tesla Wall and Mr.Stempeck stated that he had looked into it a few years ago and was given a quote of$37,000 for the battery packs. A citizen )rsame undecipherable) stated that, per hu cell search, a power wall costs$7.800 per watt and it stores 4 kilowatts and you install two a three. That price includes installation. Mr. Underhill asked how many hours of storage that provides.The citizen was unsure and asked if the rebate applies to a power wag. Mr. Underhill explained its only for the solar system. Mr. Hkade stated that he works fa Revision Energy in Nath Andover and stated that one Power Wall U thirteen and a half kilowatt hours of usable storage.The average household uses between 21 and 27 kilowatt hours per day.The Power Wall has five kilowatts of continuous output for 2.7 hours. Mr. Rogers of Reading presented slides that he had prepared for the meeting (unsolicited). The slides addressed residential solar adoption rates and homeowner savings. Mr. Rogers stated the average adoption rate off solar for Massachusetts residents Is 5.6 percent;fa municipab it is 1.1 percent. RMLD's adoption rate is 0.4 percent. Mr. Rogers stated that RMLD should embrace solar. Mr. Sawyer of Wilmington stated that he is a tax preparer and that most of his clients who have solar tease it due to the high purchase price. Mr. Sawyer stated that he believes RMLD has such low solar penetration because customers only have the option to buy. Mr. Underhill explained that RMLD has a Solar Choice option for people who don't have large upfront resources avaiksble. A citizen from North Reading asked about maintenance of the sola panels. Mr. Underhill explained that it the panels are behind the meter, they are the customer's responsibility. Mr. MacKenzie of Reading asked if rooftop solar can power a furnace or o refrigerator if the power goes out. Mr. MacKenzie stated that he had looked into it years ago and there was no reasonably priced equipment to disconnect the house from the grid. Mr. Underhill stated that a solar system will not stay on in the event of an outage due to safety ... Mr. Kikade stated that the Tesla energy gateway will isolate from the grid and allow the solar array to power your battery. It works the some way a generator relay works so it isclotes the grid to prevent backfeeding. Mr. Underhill stated that's applicable with the introduction of a battery system: that's more than just a solar system. AN. Conlon from Dracut stated he is a solar installer and an electrician. Mr.Conlon stated that the most important piece of maintenance far solar is keeping trees cut bock to prevent shade and deter squirrels. Mr. Conlon stated that there are systems that will function when the power goes down.There's a type of inverter that allows 2,000 watts when the sun is shining. Mr. Kracke from Reading asked for an explanation what the issues are with phantom loads. Mr.Underhill stated that the system needs to be sized according to how much electric is needed:solar behind the meter is invisible. Chair Talbot thanked the crowd for their attendance and participation. Repot on CM tons' Advisory Board Meeting on June 19,2019 Mr.O'Rourke stated that Mr.Jaffari gave an update on engineering projects. Approval of Board Minutes March 21,2019 Mr. Pacino mode a motion, seconded by Mr. Stempeck that the Board approve the meeting minutes of March 21,2019,on the recommendation of the General Manger. Motion Canted:5:0:0. Small Badness Energy Tax Exemption-Mr. Underhill Mr. Underhill reminded small businesses that they are responsible for submitting fa an energy exemption through the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. RMLD Procurement Requests Requiring Board Approval IFP 2019.15 ABB OVR-515kV Reclosers Mr.JaHad explained that invitations fa proposals were sent to 12 vendors: three responded. Pape 1 3 RMLD ProeummeM Requisb Requiring Board Approval IFP 2019.15 ABB OVR-S ISkV Reolown Mr.POcino made a motion, seconded by Mr. O'Rourke, that proposal IFP 2019-15 for ABB OVR-3 15kV Reclosers be awarded to: Stuart C. Irby Company for a total of $74,700.00, pursuant to M.G.L.c. 164 Section 56D,on the recommendation of the General Manager. Alo0on Carried:5:09. IFP 2019.16 Stand-by Generator and ASS Mr. Jaffari stated that invitations for bids were sent to 22 vendors: three responded. Two met the requirements but the lowest bidder took exceptions. Mr. Pocino made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stempeck, that proposal IFP 2019-I6 for Stand-by Generator and ATS be awarded to: Power Product Systems LLC for $87,000.00, pursuant to M.G.L.c. 164,Section 56D,on the recommendation of the General Manager. Mahn Carded:599- COMMIDiscuxdon Future meeting dates were discussed. BOARD MATERIAL AVAILABLE BUT NOT DISCUSSED Account Poyable/Payroll Questions Exeea0ve Seaton At 9:28 p.m., Mr. Pocino made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stempeck, that the Board go Into Executive Session to consider the purchase of real properly, to discuss confidential, compefitivelysensifive and proprietary information in relation to making, selling, or distributing electric power and energy, and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and return to Regular Session far the sale purpose of adjournment A true copy of the RMLD Board of Commissioners minutes as approved by a majority of the Commission. John Sterrpeck,Secretary Pro Tem RMLD Board of Commissioners Pape 14 Please find your name and add a check box in the right hand column to sign in. if you did not pre-register, please add your information on page 2. Number of First Name Last Name Email Address Attendees in Attendance= �Saresh Alambath Saresh4u@yahoo.com 1 — --- Rod — . . — —._ Rod Bowlin Unionlstation@yahoo.com _ _ 1 Bob Bythrow Rrjbl@wrizon.net _ 2_ `� _ �W/1� I ,Arthur — _ Callaghan. -- art_ocal@yahoo.com _ 1_ _ '! e� ,Dennis y— _ Carr _ — dha�t@yahm.co — — _ _-- 1 I,Janitt Conyers haR.l ht@Yahoo.com 1 Geoffrey _ _ Coram gjwram@hotmail.com 1 ,Daniel _ Covey _4covey7718@gmail.com Nicolas Da Silva- nicolas.dasllva@maacom [Patricia Der pder@alum.,bu.edu �Mlyoung _ _ Diedrich _ mydieddch@yahoo_com 4 NJ 'iEd Donnelly Ejdonnelly3@yahoo.com _ _ _ } Kathy Dunn _ _ _dun nk77@gmail.COT Jonathan _ Eaton _ _ jeaton@wilmingtonma.gov 'I�hn Ellis llellis.fln@gmail.com ...arlene Faria Co_nnelly Mfadaconnelly@aol.com (Deborah _ Hand _ _ _ debhand04@comust net _ _ 2 Andrew Hikade ahikade@revisionenergy.com ,Brian _ Kelly _ _ _ bkellyw@yahoo.corr - _ _ 2 'David Kopelman DBKopelman@gmaii.com _ _ 2 (Norman Kozlowski nf.koziowskII6@gmall.com 2 Rohn Langton - johmiangton@gmail.com 1 Ln Lee _ _ brian@turbowagoncom _ _ _2 (Bruce Mackenzie _ Mm@mambome.org _ _ _ 2 .�/ _✓ �_ _, ;Rosemary Maconochie_ _ maconochie@verizon.net _ 2 _ !Johnny Maravelis johnnymaravelis@hotmail.com _ 2 Laura _ _ McGoldrick _ Mcgokinck4@comcartnet _ _ 2 (Gordon - __ _ McIntosh_ _gordon.mcintash@verizon.net Peter McPherson PtmacP50@gmaiLcom (Cathy _ Mitchell Cathymitch@commst.net _Montgomery _ Kmathil3@yahm.com IRachel _ Nadolny rachelnadolny2l@gmail.com 2_ ZN� ,. ! -hael Nauaro mpnazzam@verizon.net 1 — — Natacha .Nortelus nnortelus@partners.org Number of In Attendance? First Name Last Name Email Address Attendees _hard Olatflu _ olarich@hotmail.com 2 Darlene _ Pernlce sergnlck@comcest.net — - — 2 -- - -1 iRobert Rainville minv'tile6@comcast.net 1 Ronald Reppucci _ Romld.reppucci@verizon.net 1 _ Catheine Rooney Cheyennegerise@gmail.com 2 John Sano John.ono@wmust.net 1 Ethan Sawyer _ Snesawyer@aol.com Michael _ Shapiro vendor.@shapirofamily.n_et_ Beth _ Shurland Eshurland@yahoo.com 2 Lisa Supple _ Ldsupple@verizon.net 1 / �jaykiran _ Teraiya jaykimnteraya@gmailcom— Lam _ Tran _ _ _ IamnlemSl@gmail.com 2. Robert Underwood runder@rcn.wm 1 x _ Louise - __ Ward 1ouiseward27@hotmail.com 1 Jonathan _ Wisw _ hwixo@gmall.com 4 _ Ernest Wronka ewronka@wronkaltd.wm 2 Megan Wu wumegan@yahoo.com 1 i Youn _ _ kcyoung4g@verizon.net 1 '�n 2� i5SoiidEK ALA�K — -AWL t ✓- --- s�R. W�� � I �/�1 r r M r am G crane• v,, //,o �ctiharsf + '6.6si ID,w;�a.-F_ e,5�. ___ Sn+�-ysrs s e�pe @ y.�o_.ci>.-• - — '�- - - _mr�� ohm.lL- ® LI zicRrf_ rtes )- l� p _ — s 1' _ - - - - Town of Reading its E C E i V tiG 0 Meeting posting with Agenda TOWN CLERK RE" MN,N-7 hiAc"r bard - committee - commission - council: 2619 JUN 17 PN 2: 00 RMLD Board of Commissioners Date: 2019-06-20 Time: 7:00 PM Building: Reading Municipal Light Building Location: Winfred Spurr Audio Visual Room Address: 230 Ash Street Agenda: Purpose: General Business Meeting Called By: David Talbot, Chair Notices and agendas are to be posted 48 hours In advance of the meetings excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Legal Holidays. Please keep in mind the Town Clerk's hours of operation and make necessary arrangements to be sure your posting Is made In an adequate amount of time. A listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed at the meeting must be on the agenda. Ali Meeting Postings meat be submitted In typed format{handwritten Poison,we not be omepted. Topks of Discussion: 'Refreshments will be served in the lobby at 6:30 p.m. 'Executive Session scheduled for 9:00 p.m.may occur earlier a later. READING MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING 230 Ash Street Reading,MA 01867 June 20,4019 7:00 p.m. Regular Session- 9:00 p.m.Exacullve Session" 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Opening Remarks 3. Introductions 4. Public Comment Citizens' Advisory Board Liaisons to RMLD Board Public Canment S. Solar Workshop-presentation and pubic dialogue Imain boardroom) a. Introduction and Purpose of Workshop b. Presentation by Charles Underhill,director of integrated resources 1.Solar Economics and Impacts 2.System Examples 3.RMLD Solar Gods and Objectives c. Current RMLD and other Sola Programs d. Public Dialogue and O&A Period e. Next Steps This Aernde Ms ban OreWred h Mvanm in,rapnww i,a Ins"W topes d,et fee tllslr reawwbh'antltlpstrs will be pewsere rt the Twtlna.However ale epsnea doa Pet rnecewePN IntlWs etl mrtlers whltll rmY to town up rt tlpe nwethq. wait Town of Reading 0 Meeting Posting with Agenda 6. Report on Citizens' Advisory Board Meeting on June 19,2019-W.O'Rourke 7. Approval of Board Minutes (Attachment 21-ACTION ITEM March 21, 2019 Suggested Motion:Move that the Board approve the meeting minutes of March 21. 2019.on the recommendation of the General Manger. 8. Small Business Energy Tax Exemption-Mr.Underhill 9. RMLD Procurement Requests Requiring Board Approval-Mr. Jaffari-(Attachment 3)- ACTION ITEMS IFP 2019.15 All OVR-S 15kV Reclosers Suaaested Motion:Move that proposal IFP 2019-15 for ABB OVR-3 15kV Reclosers be awarded to: Stuart C.Irby Company far a total of$74,700.00, pursuant to M.G.L.c. 164 Section 56D,on the recommendation of the General Manager. IFP 2019.16 Stand-by Generator and ATS Suggested Motion:Move that proposal IFP 2019-16 for Stand-by Generator and ATS be awarded to: Power Product Systems LLC for$87,000.00,pursuant to M.G.L.c. 164.Section 56D,on the recommendation of the General Manager. 10. General Discussion BMLD Bogrd Meefna• Juty 2019 TBD CAB Meeting July 2019 Mr.Stempeck BOARD MATERIAL AVAILABLE BUT NOT DISCUSSED Account Payoble/Payroll Questions 11. Executive Session-ACTION ITEM Suaaested Motion: Move that the Board go into Executive Session to consider the purchase of real property, to discuss confidential, compe0fivey-sensitive and proprietary informotion in relatlon to making,selling,or distributing electric power and energy, and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and return to Regular Session for the sole purpose of adjournment. Executive Session is scheduled far 9:00 p.m. but may begin ear9er or later. 12. Adjournment-ACTION REM Move to adjourn Regular Session. 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Town of Reading M- r Meeting Minutes fir• Board-Commlttx- commission - Council: RMLD Board of Commissioners Date: 2019-03-21 Time: 07:30 PM Building: Reading Municipal Light Building Location: Winfred Spurr Audio Visual Room Address: 230 Ash Street Session: Open Session Purpose: General Business version: Final Attendees: Members- present: David Hennessy, Chair; David Talbot,Vice Chair; John Stempeck, Commissioner; Thomas O'Rourke, Commissioner; Philip B. Pacino, Commissioner Members. Not Present: Others Present: RMLD Staff: Coleen O'Brien, General Manager, Hamid Jaffarl, Director of Engineering and Operations; Charles Underhill, Director of Integrated Resources; Wendy Markiewicz, Director of Business, Finance, and Utility Technology; Tracy Schultz, Executive Assistant Citizens'Advisory Board: Dennis Kelley, Chair Town of Reading: Karen Herrick, Finance Committee. Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Philip B. Pacino, Secretary Pro Tem Topics of Discussion: Can Meeting to Order Chair Hennessy called the meeting to order and read RMLD's Code of Conduct.Chair Hennessy announced that the meeting is being videotaped at the RMLD office at 230 Ash Street, for distribution to the community television stations in North Reading,Lynnfield,and Wilmington. Public Commend Chair Hennessy welcomed Mr. Kelley and asked Mr. Pacino to serve as Board Secretary. Thera was no public comment. Report of the CRbem'Advisory Board Meeting on February 1B,201• Mr. Kelley stated that the CAB discussed the minimal outages caused by windstorms that have accursed over the last few months. Maintenance is working. The purchase power agreement motion passed. Chair Hennessy added that the possibility of the low towns purchasing electric buses was discussed. Approval of Board Minutes Mr.Pacino made a motion,seconded by Mr.Siempeck,that the Board approve the meeting minutes of December 20,2018 and January 24.2019,on the recommendation of the General Manger. Motion Carried:5:0:0. Pogo I r General Manager's Report-Ms.O'Brien a. Report on allmdame al the NEPPA Legislative Rally M Washington DC,ham February 2e to February 2B,2019 Ms. O'Brien thanked the Board for allowing her to attend and asked Mr. Underhill to report. Mr. Underhill explained that it was an opportunity to meet with Representatives and Senators from Massachusetts and convey issues of concern.The voters in their districts are owners of the system and want to be sure the value of their interests is protected. Mr.Underhill stated that the issue he was most responsible for was discussing the wholesale market. ISO New England runs a very complex market and it is also a very volatile market. Prices fluctuate from year-to-year, and every time there has been a capacity auction over the las} thirteen years, there has been o different set Of rules.ISO is taking the position that it is necessary because buyers are figuring out how to take Otivontoge of the system. Mr. Underhill remarked that the NYSE and Chicago Mercantile Exchange seem to function well in the exchange of stocks and commodities. The volatility in pricing and the Instability of the process makes 8 very difficult for capltolyntensive businesses to plan their future.The capacity Markel hos experienced a 500 percent swing over a 10-year period. The reason far that is ISO isn't able to monoge the planning process anymore because the market structure is put out to bid.Their job isn't to maintain a stable cost structure: it's to make sure electricity is available. ISO is regulated by FERC. Mr. Underhill indicated that he would have FERC review the market structure and come up with a better approach that is more transparent and removes the volatility.Ms.O'Brien stated that they are seeking the formation of a blue-ribbon committee to apply pressure; there isn't one entity that's responsible: it's a complex concept with many legislative branches that represent Stakeholders. At NEPPA a panel of experts in the field explained the changes that have occurred from the late 198DS through the Present and how the capacity market has gotten to where it Is.Ms.O'Brien stated she has asked NEPPA to have the some presenters at the annual NEPPA conference, so that the Board can understand the history. Mr. Underhill stated that 5G on poles was also discussed.The FCC has given a 90-day window for review and approval of SG requests.That's going to be difficult because infrastructure has to be MPIOced Ms. O'Brien added that the ruling that states the requests must be quickly addressed doesn't consider logistics and safety. Mr. Talbot asked if there had been any inquiries from carriers. Ms. O'Brien replied In the negative, Mr. Talbot stated that RMLD can design forms old set technical specifications. Mr. Stempeck asked about charging for installation. Mr. Talbot replied that RMLD can charge a fee and recover costs. b. Report on Select Board Meeting Updates Ms. O'Brien stated that she has been meeting with the Town Administrators, Town Managers, Ind Select Boards.On Monday she met with the Lynnfield Town Manager and presented of the Board of Selectmen meeting. Lynnfield asked for help with solar projects,requested commercial auditing far their water pump efficiency, and Green Communities was discussed. Green Communities is o Massachusetts C011oborative that Eversource and National Grid have for customer rebates. Lynnfield's Town Manager came from a town that had Green Communities. He wants RMLD to be part of it, but RMLD isn't paying into the program. Ms. O'Brien stated that the RMLD Is looking into any potential collaborative efforts. The Director of Green Communities lives in Lynnfield. Ms. O'Brien added that the Board of Selectmen commented on the nice and neat jobs done by RMLD employees. Mr. O'Rourke asked about potential marketing opportunities for solar. Ms. O'Brien replied that RMLD just ran community information sessions for homeowners that included the benefits of going solar. Ms. O'Brien stated that Mr. Underhill is working on community solar projects. Ms. O'Brien stated she will be meeting with the Reading Town Manager and presenting on the basics of electricity and highlight each Of RMLD's divisions at the Reading Select Board in May. Mr. Talbot asked about Green Communities. Ms. O'Brien Stated that RMLD has been speaking with the Executive Director of the program and looking at ways to coordinate and access resources and at potential joint ventures. Page 12 integral Resources Division-Mr.Underhill a. Power Supply Report-January 2019 Mr. Underhlll reported that things are going well and discussed the differential between budget to actual for total purchase power expenses for the month of January. Actual is down because January was warmer than average. Sales and load were down. Mr. Underhill then discussed budgeted energy costs versus actual. Energy is most reflective of where the loads are. Price is relatively fined under RMLD's power supply agreements. Regarding transmission costs, Mr. Underhill explained that if peaks are down RMLD doesn't pay as much. Capacity costs don't change because they are set in the summer and are paid as a flat monthly rate. Mr. Underhill then reviewed kWh purchased by resource.The market has the potential to be the most volatile. In January the loads were less than the energy in the portfolio. RMLD was a net seller into the market. b. First Light Power Resources Mr. Underhill explained that RMLD has the opportunity to buy an additional three percent of its load from a hydro resource that is dispatchable.There are two plants in Connecticut that deliver to the Massachusetts hub and have storage capability. RMLD will be getting REQS with it. It will be about $51 a megawatt hour. Around-the-clock energy prices are between $45 and $50 a megawatt hour and are between $48 and $50 a megawatt hour during peak times, so this is close to the marginal energy price for a hydro-electric resource.This will improve the non-corbon aspects of RMLD's portfolio on the AK31 report. This is a ten-year deal and will start on April 1 if approved. Mr. Pacino made a motion, seconded by Mr. Talbot, that the RMLD Board of Commissioners authorize the General Manager of the Reading Municipal Light Department to finalize negotiations and execute a contract with First Light Power Resources for the output of the Shepaug and Stevenson Hydroelectric facilities, on the recommendation of the General Manager. Motion Carted:5:0:0. There was discussion on the meaning of"dispatchable"and Green Communities. c. Energy New England Mr. Pacino made a motion, seconded by Mr. Talbot, that the Board of Commissioners approve the Executive Session minutes of September 20, 2018, October 18, 2018 and February 13, 2019, on the recommendation of the General Manager. Motion Cabled:5:0:0. Chair Hennessy noted that Ms.Herrick had arrived. Financial Report-December 2018-Ms.Makil Ms.Markiewicz reminded the board that RMLD just closed a 6-month transition period to switch to a calendar year. Ms. Markiewicz explained that can make the financials misleading. When you try and divide a 12-month budget cycle into six months: timing matters. Ms. Markiewicz stated this is a draft and that the auditors will present the final financials.The actuarial report is holding things up,and,therefore, OPEB and pension may change.Ms.Markiewicz reviewed the cash balances. The operating fund is $18 million. The combined depreciation fund and construction fund are at $10 million in preparation for upcoming capital projects for 2019. Sick- leave cash has come down to $2.9 million. The pension trust is at $5.8 million. Ms. Markiewicz mentioned customer deposits, hazardous waste, uncollectible accounts, and the deferred energy conservation project reserve.The rate stabilization fund is$7 million. Ms. Markiewicz then reviewed the year-to-date operating and maintenance expenses and explained due to timing RMLD appears under budget for the six months ending December 31 by $800,000. There are many components to that,including vacancies and the timing of projects. Ms.Markiewicz then discussed how RMLD continually reinvests in capital infrastructure.RMLD is taking its rate of return and adding more. Except for 2015, RMLD has gone beyond the depreciation fund every year between FY14 and FY18 to update the capital infrastructure.W.Markiewicz stated that January and February were warmer than anticipated. Mr. O'Rourke asked far a sense of the revenue after the first quarter.Ms.Markiewicz replied that it's too early to determine since it's currently Page 13 Financial Repod-December 2018-Ms.MoldeM= March, but January and February had a 3.5 percent loss of kWh sales. This was due to the weather. Ms. Markiewicz added that It is going to be difficult to compare year-to-year this year due to the change to o calendar year. The auditors won't do comparative financials. Ms. O'Brien stated that the weather is significant and suggested that Mr. Underhill look at the reduction, per class, in use. Mr. Kelley stated that he tracks Wilmington's utility costs and trends weather.It shows that weather drives savings. Ms.Herrick noted that the capital plan varies year-to-year and asked what Ms.Markiewicz thinks the number for FYI will be. Ms. Markiewicz stated that FY 19 is over as of December 31 due to the transition to the calendar yeor and the number shown is for six months. Ms. Henick asked if the capitol will be significantly higher for the Twelve-month period. Ms. Markiewicz replied that it will be about$9.3 million. Ms. Herrick asked how often the cash rote stabilization fund is dipped into. Ms. Markiewicz replied that it has not been utilized in the eight years that she has been working at RMLD. Mr.Pocinc added in his 33 years on the Board it has been used seven or eight times.Mrs.Markiewicz pointed out that if RMLD were to suffer a catastrophic event,such as the loss of a substation, it could cost $7 or 8 million to recover. RMLD wouldn't want to burden customers with that cost:in that case the stabilization fund would be needed. Ms. Herrick asked referred to the Municipal Statement of Revenues and stated that legal fees were significantly more. Ms. Markiewicz stated that is due to legal issues with FERC. MsO'Brien exlaid Tho} FERC implements changes and the fortybne municipals in Massachu . explained aggregate counsel to represent their interests. Most often, the case is settled, and money is received back. Mr. Underhill explained that the large increase was due to unanticipated FERC litigation. The municipals were trying to keep Mystic 8 and 9 up and running. It resulted in a $250,000 legal expense, however, the affirmation of the running of the plant will save RMLD $2 million a year beginning in 2023. Ms. Herrick asked if "fuel revenue" is the some as the "fuel charge" item on her bill. Mr.Underhill and Ms.Markiewicz affirmed. Engineering and Opmations Report-Mr.Jalfad Mr. Jaffari reviewed major construction projects that are underway or recently completed, including 4WS/4W I2 getaway improvements of Station 4. 3WI3 repairs due to a motor vehicle accident.5W5 Andover access road upgrade, the Station 3 battery storage project,and Station 4 getoway replacements.Mr.Joffari then discussed area upgrade projects,including and Station and main upgrades and underground facility upgrades.Maintenance programs were reviewed. Lynnfield has 30 poles awaiting transfer, Reading has 30 Transfers and 78 pull poles, North Reading has 3 transfers and 20 pull poles, and Wilmington has 2rs trod 18ers and 1 pull pole. Reliability Indices are below notional and regional averages. Causes of outages are well below the 5-year average,but it is only reflecting two months info the year. Incidents s of motor vehicle accidents have been high.The February 25 windstorm as a cause of outages was mentioned. RMLD Procurement Requests Requiring Board Approval-Mr.JORad IFB 2019-09 One(1)Class V Fork Tmck with 12,01)0 1.Load Capacity with Trade-In Mr.Jaffari explained that the invitation to bili was sent to eight vendors;there were two bidders and the lowest took exception. RMLD wanted a limited fork truck and the vendor offered a full. This would impede movement inside the storage area. The bid was therefore awarded to the next lowest and most responsible bidder. Mr. O'Rourke asked how many total bids were received. Mr. Jaffad replied: two. Mr. O'Rourke remarked that he would have expected more respondents. Mr. Pacino made a motion,seconded by Mr.Stempeck,that bid 2019-09 fa One (1) Class V Fork Truck with 12.000 Ib. Load Capacity be awarded to Northland Industrial Truck Company, Inc.,as the lowest and most responsible bidder, for$60,500.00, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 308, on the recommendation of the General Manager. Motion Carded:8:0•,0. Page 14 IFP 2019.10:Pole Mounted Tronstamen Mr. Jaffori stated this bld Is for pole fop transformers for new service and for maintenance upgrades. Mr. O'Rourke asked if it was passible to do a longer-term blanket order. Mr. Jalfori explained RMLD did that with the smart grid switches,but the price of metal is volatile.Mr.Ja0ari stated he doesn't know of anyone who has done that, but it might be possible to have the delivery staggered. Mr. Pacino made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stempeck, that proposal IFP 2019-10 for Pole Mounted Transfamers be awarded to: Groybor Electric Company, Inc.. for a total of $65,2241, pursuant to M.G.L.C. 164 Section 56D,on the recommendation of the General Manager. Motion Carded:5:0:0. IFP 2019-11:Pad Mounted Transformers Mr.Jolfan explained that this bid Is far pad mount transformers. Mr. Pacino made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stempeck, that proposal IFP 2019-11 for Pad Mounted Tronslorman be awarded to: WESCO DisMbution, Inc., fa $206,755.00 and Howad Indusaies,Inc.,c/o Power Sales Group,Inc.,fa$87,120.00,for a total of$293,575.00, pursuant to M.G.L.C. 164 Section 56D,on the recommendation of the General Manager. Motion Canted:5:0:0. General Discussion Mr. Pacing stated that the pole problem in Wakefield that he had previously mentioned was solved: the pole was moved two feet, Mr. Pacino noted that the business that had resided in RMLD's Haven Street building has moved out and stated that he hopes another business moves in. Meeting dates were discussed. Adjournment At 8:59 p.m., Mr. Pacino made a motion, seconded by Mr. O'Rourke, that the Board go into Executive Session to consider the purchase of real property and to discuss confidential, competitively-sensitive and proprietary information in relation to making, selling, a distributing electric power and energy,and return to Regular Session for the sole purpose of adjournment. A true copy of the RMLD Board of Commissioners minutes as approved by a majority of the Commission. Philip B.Pacino,Secretary Pro Tem RMLD Board of Commissioners Pees I s RMLD PROCUREMENT REQUESTS REQUIRING BOARD APPROVAL ATTACHMENT 3 RMLD gead'maMae P..LightXPTum 250 Aa6 Soren,P.O.Box 150 RadiaB•MA01867-0250 Jrme 12,2019 Town of Reding Municipal Light Bond Subject IFP 2019-15 ABB OVR-3 15kV Renlowst Permanent b M.G.L.c.164 4 56D,can May 1,2019,an invitation for proposals was plead as a legal notice in the Middleeer Part Section of the Deily Timer Chtnoicle requesting eeaw proposals for ABB OVR-3 ISkV Reclovera. On May 1,2019,the invitation wet posted an the RMLD website and bulletin board. An invitation for proposals was amen to the fallowing eleven campaniles: F Flowers t Ateocmta Gmybn Electric Company,Ino. HwGo Power Equipment Sales,Inc. U.Gray d:Associalm LLC Nonheart Power Delivery Group Power Sales Group,Inc. Pawertech AtwciatmandUPSC Robinson Sales,Inc. Shamrock Power Sala,LLC Shun C.Irby Company WPSCO Distribution,foc- Sealeciproposals some received force done,comp omen:Smarr C.Irby Company,Greybar Electric Company,Inc.,and WFSCO Distribution,far. The traded proposals wen publicly opened and and alod a 11:00 am.,MAY 15, 2019,in do Town of Reeding Municipal Light Dagrtromms Audio Visual Spent Roma,230 Ash Streit,Reading,Massachusetts. The proposals were reviewed,analysed,and evaluated by staff and recommended to the General Manger. Move dedproposalJPP 2019-15 fm ABB OVR-3 15kV Recloeas be awarded m: Steal C.LAy ComPM fa•wtal of374,700.001,pmtuantm M.G,L c.1644 56D,on0 erccommedeti000flhe Genera[Menagm. iSec atud d soelyais Two of these items will be paid for by enemnmes ad two wi0 go into inventory. 75 7i Smith C �N I JMM��Ilfferr���� Cola O File:OiNFY19L 19/2019-15 ABB OVR-3 15WReclnw Pass,1 a2 Ass owes 15WReclos , IFP 2015.13 0 6 MowP1O�°r Manu/aeNu... tp SoxHlcallon 9k Total ri ac ul en Stuart C.Irby Company ASS 17 weeks 818,67300 4 $74,700.00 yp WESCO Dlabibu0on,Inc. Tewkla 8-10 weeks $18,703,00 4 $74,812.00 Oiayber El,*c Company,Inc. Cooper power 7-8 weeks $21,287.00 4 886,148.00 enatye s Paas 2 0l2 RMLD �aM�ai�at�la6a..maxl i. -nna➢-eiea ra.taxon. u�x. 330 A Sheet,P.O.Bon 13(1 Beadin&MA01861-023U Jum 14,2019 Town of Reeding Munidpal Light Bond Subjoin 4T 2019-16 Standby Generetor and ATS Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 164, 1 56D, no May 1, 2019, an irwitatim for Pmpmeb waa Pleoed s a legal roti" in the Middleaar East Section of the Duly Tines Cbuakk requesting ended Proposals for one(1) Stud-by Generator and ATS. On May 1,2019,the bvietion was posted an the RMLD website and bulletin board An invitation for Proposals was sent to the 10110wing twenty-oa compamm: Authm and Saviem officer Bond Bmdmv,Inc. Commies Northeastern,Inc. Eollimad.LLC(ASNE) Dekek E.L.Fkwma&Msaiatm P.M.Genua 0f,Inc. Graybu marble;Company,Inc. HuGo Power Equipment Sales Ino. BD Indmi ial Service J&DPowerEquipmeeklm. IGefl Power Corporation power Produce Symons LLC Poxes Saks Group,Inc. Powertech Associates and UPSC Robinson Saks,doe. Srhubm Comolidated Inc. Shamrock Pawn Saks,LLC Siemens brdueoy,Inc. Southworth-M'hon,Inc.DHA Stuart C.Irby Company WPSCO Distribution.loo. Whom Cat gushed proposals ware rumvd from three comprises: Kraft Power Corprombon, Power Pmdoct System, LLC, and Southworth-Mitton,Inc.DBA Milton Cal The sealed proposals w publicly opened and road akd at 11:00 a.m., May 30, 2019, in the Town of Reading Municipal Light Deparmmfs Audio Visual Spurt Room,230 Ash Street,Redia6,Massakmme. The proposals were reviewed,analyzed,and evaluated by staff and reommunded to the Gemmel Manager. Move that proposal IFP 2019-16 fm one (1) Stand-by Gonemmr and ATS be awarded to: Power lhadum Symbms LLC for $87,000.081, lmaumt to M.G.L. e. 164, 4 56D, W the reeorom ,lotion of the Cement Manager. nSecattached analysis. The eSStm l-by Generator and ATS will be paid with Capita fads.This b anon-budgeted item US1/�'f thtr».:..Qa Paulin McGoragl� y� �7 Coleen O'Brien Pile:WFI2019-16 Stand-by Generator ad ATS Page I of 2 StmW-bY GmmWtQr anal ATS 1FF 2015.1B Proposer 091hem DataSoaeiNeeOon Me octurer ARO ToW Pd" Requirement Kraft Power CorpomUm Kohler 19-20 weeks 584,000.00 Noy Power Products Systems LLC Kohler 10.10 works $87,000.00 Yes SOut w olth-Mfiton,Inc.DBA MIBnn CAT 18-18 weeks $710,340.00 Cat Yes 'Kraft Poway Cwpomecn did not sakncwlep the ane addendum that Included two add.ans to the SpeaMasOon. In the addendum RMID asked far motar-opended kxwres and the generatorenclmas shall have kdwler"np. Th IiphBnp le Standard on the Proposed generator,but the standard ksrvme were fixed not mowrimd. wwys Pge2N2 BOARD MATERIAL AVAILABLE BUT NOT DISCUSSED �: TrwGFWn 8uhj� AP a:M" X-Ig� baa° Tw W,JUM 18,4198:55:00 AM Good morning, AP: On May 171h there were no Commissioner questions. On May 241h there was a Commissioner question regarding a health insurance penalty charge. On May 31 s1 there were no Commissioner questions. On June 71h there were no Commissioner questions. On June 141h there were no Commissioner questions. Payroll: On May 271h there were no Commissioner questions. On June 101h there were no Commissioner questions. This e-mail will be included in the 620-19 Board Book. Tracy Schultz Executive Assistant Reading Municipal Light Department 230 Ash Street. Reading. MA.0186 Tel: 781.942.6489