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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-09-23 RMLD Board of Commissioners Minutesrq Town of Reading r. Meeting Minutes a:IMCOPaaa Board - Committee - Commission - Council: RMLD Board of Commissioners Date: 2021-09-23 Time: 6:30 PM Building: Location: Address: Session: Joint Meeting Purpose: Version: Final Attendees: Members - Present: RECEIVED TOWN CLERK READING, MA. IU - 2022 t2822 JAN 20 AM 8: 43 Mr. Robert Coulter, Chair; Mr. Philip Pacino, Vice Chair; Mr. John Stempeck, Commissioner; Mr. David Talbot, Commissioner; Ms. Marlena Bita, Commissioner. Members - Not Present: Others Present: RMLD Staff: Ms. Coleen O'Brien, General Manager; Mr. Greg Phipps, Director of Integrated Resources; Ms. Wendy Markiewicz, Director of Business Finance; Mr. Hamid Jaffari, Director of Engineering and Operations;Mr. Brian Hatch, Director of IT, Ms. Erica Morse, Executive Assistant. RMLD Board Liaisons: Karen Herrick, Select Board, Reading RMLD CAB Liaisons: Christopher Haley, Select Board, Reading Citizens' Advisory Board:Mr. Jason Small, Chair, CAB, North Reading; Mr. George Hooper, Commissioner, CAB, Wilmington; Mr. Vlvek Soni, CAB, Reading. Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Philip Pacino, Secretary Pro Tem Topics of Discussion: JOINT MEETING OF THE RMLD BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND CITIZENS' ADVISORY BOARD 1. Call Meetina to Order Chair Small called the Citizens' Advisory Board meeting to order at 6:30PM. Chair Coulter called the Board of Commissioner's meeting to order at 6:31PM and announced that the meeting would be held on Zoom and live on RCN and YouTube. Opening Remarks Chair Coulter read RMLD's code of conduct. Vice Chair Pacino served as the Secretary for the meeting. Introductions Chair Coulter welcomed everyone to the meeting of the RMLD Board of Commissioners and asked all attendees to identify themselves. Page 1 1 2. Public Comment Citizens' Advisory Board Mr. Small stated there is no comment from the Citizens' Advisory Board. Liaisons to RMLD Board No Liaisons to the RMLD Board spoke at this meeting. Public Comment There was no comment from the public at this meeting. 3. Approval of Board Minutes Materials: Board Packet, Attachment 1 Vice Chair Pacino stated that he did not make edits to the lune 22, 2021, meeting. This was due to the content of the meeting, which was General Manager and Board Goals. Mr. Talbot requested confirmation that the joint meeting with the Select Board to discuss site planning was added to the 2021 goals. Ms. Morse confirmed as such. Vice Chair Pacino made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stempeck, that the Board of Commissioners approve the meeting minutes of the June 3, 2021, and June 22, 2021, meetings on the recommendation of the General Manager. Roll Call: Vice Chair Pacino, Aye; Mr. Stempeck, Aye; Mr. Talbot, Aye: Ms. Bita, Aye; Chair Coulter, Aye. Motion Passed: 5:0:0 4. Report on Northeast Public i n NEPPA 1 Conference Vice Chair Pacino reported on the NEPPA 2021 Annual Conference, which was held in Portland, Maine. The conference provided great opportunities to network with managers, commissioners, and vendors. Vice Chair Pacino presented a list of content from the conference and summarized key information from each speaker as follows: • Mayflower Wind Energy: Varun Saluja, Mayflower Wind, spoke on the Mayflower Wind Energy project. • Small Nuclear Reactors Technology, Applications and Path to Commercialization: Dom Claudio, NuScale focused on technology and the replacement of coal with alternative energy. • The Path to Net Zero GHGs: Paul Hibbard, Analysis Group, spoke on how to get to net zero, decarbonation, carbon prices, and government policies. • New England's Changing Resources Mix and Challenges for Power System Operations in Extreme Weather Conditions: Gordon van Welie, ISO New England, reported that with the expansion of electrification, there may not be enough capacity in the system. Vice Chair Pacino recommended reviewing the slides of this presentation. • The Public Power Mission: Joy Ditto, American Public Power Association (APPA), provided an update on Public Policy. • Legislative Update: Elizabeth Whitney, Meguire Whitney, LLC, discussed the legislative happenings in D.C. • Using Hydrogen in Support of New England's Clean Energy Transition: Brad Bradshow, Velerity, noted that hydro is beneficial to be used in heavy trucking. • Meeting Tomorrow's Electricity Needs: Arshad Mansoor, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), spoke on how to move things towards the future of electricity. Chair Coulter noted that ISO New England are the ones who control the transmission. General Manager's Report Ms. O'Brien provided a General Manager's Report inclusive of the following: MEAM MEAM announced the open and closed meetings for 2022. Only MLP managers and commissioners are invited to the closed general meetings. Attendance to these meetings is encouraged, as it allows for improved communication and for MLP's to be more responsive to current happenings. Ms. O'Brien provided a reminder of Policy 19 and Open Meeting Law regarding attending meetings. Page 1 2 Mass EV Grant Award The charging stations are scheduled to be installed at the corner of Haven and Main, the Train Depot, and at the Public Library in Reading, as well as, at the Town Hall and Public Library in Wilmington. The charging equipment will be awarded to Voltrek; the construction bid has not gone out yet. Once the Department receives the signed license agreements from the two towns, the RMLD will proceed to install the EV equipment and produce the specification drawings that PLM engineering is assisting with. On October 12, Hamid and Coleen will be attending both the Reading Board of Selectman meeting and the Library Trustee meeting. Once the project moves forward and the EV charging stations are installed, RMLD will be requesting approval to adopt the island in front of the charging stations or at Haven and Main, using bottom line funds. Green Communities The Town of Reading hosted a Green Communities forum on September 22. The RMLD presented its internal and external programs that support Green Communities. The presentation included programs that target minimizing life cycle costing of buildings, programs that support the development of the town's energy reduction plan, RMLD's DOER compliant Fleet procedure, RMLD's fleet modification assessment form, which is used for every vehicle and truck that is replaced, and the current master rolling stock. The RMLD can work to develop incentive programs to support fleet charging that incorporate a controlled and monitored system for the towns (like DPW gas pumps). Subsequent questions from the forum were sent to the MAPC for clarification. Topics included solar leases on rooftops, zoning and permitting for alternative renewable energy sites, and whether the CEC would be moving their energy reduction goals to align with the state on electrification and carbon reduction. In August of 2020 the RMLD issued an RFI for the next community solar project, mainly composed of municipal rooftops across all four towns. Although the department received two proposals, they were not economically viable. The department will try again in 2022, given that solar costs have gone down. Even though Green Communities is a town designation, the state requires the MLP to act as the billing agency and collect the state CEC renewable trust charge. The majority of MLPs in the state are exempt from paying this charge due to having one investor-owned utility meter within the town. MLP's serving multiple towns can only take the exemption if all towns within the service area have an IOU meter; The RMLD only has one IOU meter in Wilmington. The Department is actively working towards legislation that would allow MLPs that have at least one IOU meter in their service territory to join Individually and be exempt from the additional charge. (MGL chapter 25, section 20, subsection (a)). Currently, there is no additional update from legislation on that bill. The Town of Reading will most likely be seeking approval from their governing bodies and request the RMLD Board and CAB (under the 20 -year Agreement) to act as a billing agency for the State Clean Energy Center and implement such renewable trust charge to all four towns regardless of whether each town seeks a Green Community designation. The RMLD will continue to provide updates as soon as the RMLD receives them. Budget Update / Rate Status Ms. O'Brien noted that discussions are occurring around language further addressing climate regulations for all New England from the DOER (state) and the DOE (federal). The RMLD's objective is to ensure that customers understand the proposed rate changes, as well as any anticipated changes that may arise due to factors such as Green Communities or DOE regulations. Rate changes will be communicated to customers through the summary information presented by Mr. Phipps and a red banner on the website labeled "follow our rate discussion here", which will link the customer to a simplified slide with explanations of each item. Page 1 3 The quarterly newsletter is stepping up to monthly with the intent to further enhance communications and promote RMLD programs more effectively. A special edition newsletter highlighting EV educational resources, videos, and upcoming national drive events will be released during National Drive Week. RMLD staff has been working diligently to align the cost -of -service results with the new rates, which integrate into the CY22 Budget. Rack Construction at North Reading Substation The RMLD will be presenting a reconfiguration of North Reading substation; RMLD inventory to address pallet rot and moisture issues on assets, pole yard realignment, a training area, and contractor staging GTL Potential Grant Greentown Labs owns piece of equipment from Stash, a thermal energy storage heat pump. The RMLD, in working with Energy New England, may be able to procure up to a 90% grant for this equipment. This is focused on low Income; the first location would be at the Wilmington Housing Authority. Ms. O'Brien continued to explain the function of the thermal energy storage heat pump. Recent Events The Electric Car Show was held on August 15 at the Wilmington Farmers Market and the Reading Street Faire that was held on September 12, 2021. Both events were well attended. The RMLD promoted the Department's programs plus the Shred the Peak program. Upcoming Events • The RMLD will be attending North Reading Town Day on October 3, 2021. • National Public Power Week (Oct. 3-9, 2021) will be held virtually due to COVIDI9 concerns. Virtual activities will include an electricity themed pumpkin decorating contest and a photo scavenger hunt aimed at education and community relationship building. • The RMLD will host team building activities internally for RMLD employees and present awards (service, safety etc.). A Press Release was circulated, and customers can find the information at the bottom of our website under the news section. • Due to the success of the first EV and Heat Pump Workshops, the department will be hosting a second virtual Heat Pump Workshop tentatively scheduled for November 9,2021 and a second virtual EV Workshop tentatively scheduled for February 1, 2021. • The elementary art contest has kicked off in 12 schools across all four towns. Vice Chair Pacino attended the Green Communities Forum and asked about the update on rebates for winter appliances. Ms. O'Brien responded that the RMLD has been doing rebates for outside appliances and will be adding winter this year. The department plans to announce the program and provide further information soon. 6. Class Cost of Service Study Summary and Rates Presentation Materials: Board Packet Attachment 2 Mr. Phipps reported on the Class Cost of Service Summary and Rates as follows Rates Goals and Objectives (Slide 3) Mr. Phipps reported on the Rates, starting with goals and objectives as outlined on Slide 3. The upward pressure on costs and resultant rates is primarily driven by the Massachusetts Climate Law. This is due to load increases resulting from the mandated transition for transportation and building sectors from fossil fuel to electricity. In addition, the electrification mandate also requires dramatic increases of non -carbon supply sources Desired Outcomes (Slide 4) Rates are intended promote electrification. Ideally this load growth would fill available capacity in the RMLD distribution network during overnight hours and shift load from peaks Page 14 hours. In addition, rates and incentives are designed to encourage generation withing RMLD territory. Currently, solar is the main opportunity for generation within RMLD territory. Utilizing power generated within RMLD territory reduces capacity and transition costs, which accounts for 40% of RMLD's total costs. RMLD Rate Increase History (Slide 5) RMLD has not had a rate increase since 2018, which was small. The increase prior to that was in 2016. In addition, power supply had been decreasing during the past three years, but, that trend is changing. Overview 2022 Rate Recommendations (Slide 6) Mr. Phipps referenced the chart on slide 6, noting that the summary is intended to provide a sample of the scope of RMLD's rates. The center column forecasts the increase of average customer bills, using the proposed rates. These increases are modest. One key takeaway is the need for expansion of RMLD distribution network that supports customer in its territory. This continual maintenance and upgrade helps to ensure that the RMLD distribution network is equipped to handle the load growth that comes with electrification. As mentioned, power supply costs decreased from 2018 to 2021. This factor provides downward pressure on the rates. One RMLD goal is to avoid rate shock. In terms of power supply, the Department pursues long-term contracts to maintain a portfolio that is non- carbon, stable, and predictable. The middle column of the chart on slide 6 shows the magnitude of changes range from 1.8% to 4.9%. The 200% change on the efficiency electrification charge (MDPU number 292) is due to the increase from $0.001 to $0.003/kwh (approved by a majority vote in August). Summary Changes to Primary Rate Classes- 2022 (Slide 7) In 2022, 70% of RMLD's total costs are power supply related; the top half of the graph on slide 7 provides a representation of the RMLD power supply coast forecast from 2021-2025. The percent change from 2021 to 2022 is minor but increases to almost 7% by 2025. Mr. Phipps discussed the factors relating to an increase in power supply market prices, beginning in 2023. Mr. Phipps further commented that power supply costs are pass-through costs to customers and noted the RMLD strives to keep pass-through costs as low as possible through means such as long-term power supply contracts. Mr. Phipps reiterated the key drivers for the rate changes and highlighted that electrification is pushing more investment in the distribution network and distribution network upgrades. Mr. Phipps reported on capacity, transmission, and the shift of the regional peak from late afternoon to early evening. This peak shift is influenced by external policies more than customer behavior. RMLD's Shred the Peak (Peak Management Program, provide opportunities that individual customers take influence their bill directly. Mr. Phipps presented samples of the basic rate structure for each major rate class. For all examples, the average monthly kWh remains the same; the only difference between the current and proposed is the rate change. Residential A- 2022 (Slide 8) The structure of the table on slide 8 is representative of the major components of what would appear on a customer bill. There is a small increase to the customer charge; this charge does not fully cover all the administrative costs for a customer account, but the RMLD is cautious of not pushing this charge to aggressively as it is a fixed cost that is not influenced by individual behavior. It is Page 1 5 the RMLD's goal to enable customers to affect the cost of their monthly by changing when they use energy. To help enable this, most of the bill component charges are variable and very few are fixed. The distribution energy charge covers the cost of the RMLD distribution network. This charge is a significant piece, especially for residential rate classes. Residential customers cover a larger geographic area and require a broader network. Consequently, the distribution energy charges on residential bills are proportionally higher than for other rate classes. Another significant portion that drives the rate increase is the rate change on the EEC, as previously noted. The additional "other" lines at the bottom of the sample table are held for external charges; for example, this is where Green Communities charge would be incorporated, if required. The Green Communities charge is not an RMLD charge; the RMLD would merely administrate the charge, and therefore it would appear on an RMLD bill. The second line other line could represent the RMLD's Renewable Choice. Mr. Phipps reviewed the pass-through power supply charges, which represent a significant portion of the bill. These include the fuel adjustment charge, the NYPA credit, and the capacity and transmission costs. Mr. Phipps identified the portions of the bill that fund the RMLD's infrastructure network as well as the ability to supply customers. These include the customer charge, distribution and energy charges, and the EEC charge. Chair Coulter asked a clarification question, to which Mr. Phipps responded that there is a significant portion of the bill that is related to external charges. All the external fuel -based charges are market or contract pricing and are passed through without markup. Mr. Hooper asked a question regarding the 2024 and 2025 increases. Mr. Phipps responded that the costs in question are predictable because the RMLD has many long- term contracts and the costs are increasing due to market price forecasts. Mr. Soni asked a question in relation to contracts and natural gas prices. Mr. Phipps responded that the RMLD's power portfolio strategy leaves 5%-20% for open market purchases, depending on the season. The RMLD's portfolio is stable and significantly hedged against the volatility of natural gas prices. Commercial C- 2022 (slide 10) Distribution energy, distribution demand, and EEC are the components associated with increasing costs; there is minimal changes the additional billing fields. The increasing costs are primarily associated with the RMLD's requirements to handle Increased load, driven by electrification. Industrial I (all time of use) — 2022 (slide 11) Industrial customers tend to be larger customers in terms of kWh purchased. As the load increases, the entire curve will shift up. As a result, the distribution demand cost will increase the industrial rate class, in addition to the EEC increase. Renewable Choice — 2022 (slide 14) The RMLD staff is recommending an opt -in program. Mr. Phipps discussed the Climate Law requirement for certificate retirement. The Climate Law and RMLD Policy 30 requires for retiring certificates retirements that increase from 20% in 2020 to 50% by 2030. This amounts to 3% per year through 2030. Consequently, all ratepayers will be participating at a 26% level in 2022. The initial 26% certificate retirement rate in 2022 will continue to increase 3% each year. Mr. Phipps cited the example that by 2023, there will be a 29% participation level. The purpose of this gradual increase is to ensure 50% compliance by 2050 and avoid rate shock. Page 1 6 The RMLD is proposing to offer an opportunity for ratepayers who wish to participate at a higher level than 26% in 2022. Per Board feedback during prior meetings to have one program with three options underneath, Mr. Phipps reviewed three levels of customer opt -in participation and estimated incremental costs for each level of participation, assuming $0.04 / kWh addition charge. The program will retire the most valuable certificates first, starting with MA Class 1 certificates. Mr. Phipps reported on the data from other MLPs program. Wellesley added the WECARE program (opt -out) where 4% (approx. $5) was applied to all rate payers. In this opt -out program there were roughly 10,000 customers and as of a week -and -a -half ago, around 630 (6%) of those customers opted -out of the program. Most of those funds were for project funding and only a small portion was slated for certificate retirement. In general, it was reported that other MLP opt -in programs saw a participation rate of 1%. Data showed that there is more participation with an opt -out program than with an opt -in program. The RMLD plans to make a commitment for aggressive communication with an opt -in program. Mr. Phipps cited the example of the RMLD moving from a quarterly newsletter to a monthly newsletter. Ms. O'Brien asked for clarification on the $4 opt -out Wellesley WECARE Program. Mr. Phipps responded that 85% of the WECARE program is targeted towards specific projects. The first 15% is for a community solar project. Of the remaining funds not allocated (70%) but planned for other projects. Only 15% of WECARE in terms of dollars is going to a program like the one RMLD is proposing, retirement of certificates. Hence, The WECARE program is not really a renewable, green, or non -carbon choice program; It is not an exact comparation with RMLD's proposed Renewable Choice program that is exclusively intended for retirement of certificates. Mr. Talbot made a comment regarding terminology and stated that there is an argument to be made for staying with the renewable choice terminology, rather than non -carbon choice, as this program would be initially paying for MA Class I. Mr. Phipps agreed with this statement. Mr. Talbot asked a follow up question regarding the minimum one-year commitment. Mr. Phipps responded that logistics are being worked on in regard to administration of billing and suggested that there may be a three-month window every year where ratepayers can decide to opt out for the following year. Customers need to let the RMLD know they would like to be in the program, and then let the RMLD knows if they would like to be removed from the program. Mr. Talbot made a comment regarding the opt -in program and stated that because this opt - in program is voluntary, the issue regarding customers being "hoodwinked" into a program is no longer in play. Mr. Talbot stated his opinion that once customers choose to opt -in, they are committed to staying in for a year. If they would like to be removed from the program after the one-year commitment, then the customers must contact RMLD. Mr. Phipps stated that the RMLD reviewed this program with Analog. Analog was supportive of the idea, especially the simplicity, and the ability to use a program like this to fulfill corporate commitments. Due to the high numbers associated with industrial customers, the program may be modified to a two-year commitment. Discussion ensued praising the affordability of RMLD's proposed program. Mr. Pacino asked a question regarding the feasibility of a hybrid program or creating an additional opt -out program which moved an additional 3% ahead one year. Instead of 26% next year it would be 29%. Mr. Phipps stated that an opt -out program with the associated 6.5% cost increase could be too high at this time of initial transition. Page 1 7 Ms. O'Brien indicated that there could be some of the federal DOE legislation for New England escalating the annual ratcheting of certificate retirement. When a hybrid option was discussed, it was noted that the 3%certificate retirement t increases every year wasn't an opt -out, rather a Board motion. Ms. O'Brien stated that she feels the proposed renewable choice is a great program. Mr. Phipps noted that one option could be to put this program in place and revisit the program in 2023 once the RMLD has gained experience and a better understanding of how the opt -in is working. From an administrative perspective, the hybrid will be challenging to understand and to implement. Mr. Pacino agreed with the suggestion to revisit the concept of an opt -out program in one-year. Citizens' Advisory Board: Mr. Hooper made a motion, seconded by Mr. Soni that the Citizens' Advisory Board recommend that the Board of Commissioners vote to accept the General Manager's recommendation to establish a new Renewable Choice Rate, effective on billings on or after January 1st, 2022, per the MDPU 294 rate sheet. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Hooper, Aye; Mr. Soni, Aye; Chair Small, Aye. Motion Passed 3:0:0 (3 in favor, 1 absent, 0 against) Board of Commissioners: Vice Chair Pacino made a motion, seconded by Mr. Talbot, that the Board of Commissioners, on the recommendation of the Citizens' Advisory Board, vote to accept the General Manager's recommendation to establish a new Renewable Choice Rate effective on billings on or after January 1st, 2022, per the MDPU 294 rate sheet and that the rate be reviewed one year before the next effective year. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Stempeck, Aye; Vice Chair Pacino, Aye; Mr. Talbot, Aye; Ms. Bita, Aye; Chair Coulter, Aye. Motion Passed 5:0:0 (5 in favor, 0 absent, 0 against) Solar Choice Rider Rate MDPU 295 replaces 279 - Slide 16 Mr. Phipps reported on the Solar Choice Program, which is basically a community solar program. Three years ago, when the program was established, there was a "new client set up charge" of $60. At this point in time, the entire program setup has been paid. The Solar Choice program has been fully subscribed for the past three years. There are currently around a dozen openings due to participants withdrawing from the program, as they have moved away. Consequently, the RMLD has an opportunity to add 18 to 20 new participants into the program. To keep this consistent and fair, the Department would like to change the $60 one-time initial fee to $30 once new participants sign up for the program. Citizens' Advisory Board: Mr. Hooper made a motion, seconded by Mr. Soni, that the Citizens' Advisory Board recommend that the Board of Commissioners vote to accept the General Manager's recommendation to replace the current MDPU 278 rate with MDPU 295, Solar Choice Rider Rate, effective on billings on or before January 1st, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chair Small, Aye; Mr. Hooper, Aye; Mr. Soni, Aye. Motion Passed 3:0:0 (3 in favor, 1 absent, 0 against) Board of Commissioners: Vice Chair Pacino made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stempeck, that the Board of Commissioners, on the recommendation of the Citizens' Advisory Board, vote to accept the General Manager's recommendation to replace the current MDPU 278 rate with MDPU 295, Solar Choice Rider Rate, effective on billings on or before January 1st, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Pacino, Aye; Mr. Stempeck, Aye; Mr. Talbot, Aye; Chair Coulter, Aye; Ms. Bita, Aye. Motion Passed 5:0:0 (5 in favor, 0 absent, 0 against) 7. Power Supply Solar Coportunity Materials: Board Packet, Power Supply- Solar PV (Slide 17 and 18) Mr. Phipps reported on a new solar PV opportunity for the RMLD. The RMLD is seeking approval to execute a letter of intent for a new array in Southern New England (-500 MW). The location has been identifed but the RMLD has been asked not to disclose the location as of now. This solar PV opportunity will have MA Class t certificates associated with it; it is Page 18 renewable and non -carbon. Mr. Phipps reported on the additional information regarding the opportunity as outlined on slide 1. Although the price premium is about 50% higher than the current average portfolio, the associated MA Class 1 certificates make it a very well - priced opportunity. Chair Coulter asked a question regarding the volume of the opportunity. Mr. Phipps responded that the RMLD chose the volume amount because the shape of the power is situated in the afternoon, and it fits the current RMLD portfolio appropriately. Chair Coulter stated that there may be a need for a brand-new feeder from something to supply this and the interconnect study could take 18 months to complete. Vice Chair Pacino asked if there was any negative publicity associated with this opportunity, to which Mr. Phipps replied none that are known of. However, the RMLD will continue to do its due diligence Citizens' Advisory Board: Mr. Hooper made a motion, seconded by Mr. Soni, that the Citizens' Advisory Board recommend that the Board of Commissioners vote to accept the General Manager's recommendation to execute a contract with D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments for energy, including associated certificates, from a to be built solar facility in southern New England. Roll Call Vote: Chair Small, Aye; Mr. Hooper, Aye; Mr. Soni, Aye. Motion Passed 3:0:0 (3 in favor, 1 absent, 0 against) Board of Commissioners: Vice Chair Pacino made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stempeck, move that the Board of Commissioners, on the recommendation of the Citizens' Advisory Board, vote to accept the General Manager's recommendation to execute a contract with D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments for energy, including associated certificates, from a to be built solar facility in southern New England. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Bita, Aye; Vice Chair Pacino, Aye; Mr. Stempeck, Aye; Mr. Talbot, Aye; Chair Coulter, Aye; Ms. Bita, Aye. Motion Passed 5:0:0 (5 in favor, 0 absent, 0 against) 8. Schedulina Discussion ensued regarding scheduling the subsequent Budget meetings for the Board of Commissioners and the Citizens' Advisory board. The next Citizens' Advisory Board meeting will be held on Wednesday October 20, 2021. The next Board of Commissioners meeting will be held on Thursday October 21, 2021. 9, Adiournment Citizens' Advisory Board: Mr. Hooper made a motion, seconded by Mr. Soni, move that the Citizens' Advisory Board adjourn regular session. The meeting adjourned at 8:08PM. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Hooper, Aye; Mr. Soni, Aye, Chair Small, Aye. Motion Passed 3:0:0 (3 in favor, 1 absent, 0 against) Board of Commissioners: Move that the Board of Commissioners adjourn regular session. The meeting adjourned at 8:08PM. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Bita, Aye; Vice Chair Pacino, Aye; Mr. Stempeck, Aye; Mr. Talbot, Aye; Chair Coulter, Aye; Ms. Bita, Aye. Motion Passed 5:0:0 (5 in favor, 0 absent, 0 against) A true copy of the RMLD Board of Commissioners minutes as approved by a majority of the Commission. 1%G%d 8 GIG%ND Phl(, r,00(a Philp B. Pacino, Secretary Pro Tem RMLD Board of Commissioners Page 19