HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-09-08 RMLD Power and Rate Committee MinutesMinutes of Power/Rate Subcommittee Meetin
RMLD Board of Commissioners
Date
September 8, 2004
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Time:
7:00 p.m.
Place:
Cafeteria
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Attendees:
Messrs. Soli, Ensminger, Herlihy
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Mr. Cameron
The meeting started at 7:00 p.m. Sub-committee members Commissioners Soli and Ensminger were
present. Commissioner Herlihy was present as an observer.
Commissioner Soli produced an analysis of the present Cost of Service Study and discussion of Mr. Soli's
analysis ensued. Mr. Soli discussed the percent of costs and dollar components of the Cost of Service
Study for the different functions within the Cost of Service Study (transmission, distribution, power,
customer, etc.)
Mr. Soli pointed out that there should be many questions answered by whoever is performing the Cost of
Service Study with regard to the following; should indirect charges be capitalized, how to handle tweaks
to the Cost of Service Study, whether fuel is only in the fuel charge, explanations and rationale of the Cost
of Service methodology, direct charging of employees within transmission, distribution, customer costs,
and an in-depth study of the components of the customer charge costs. Mr. Soli would also like to see a
quarterly break out of the overhead charges in the capital accounts.
Mr. Cameron said he would try to make sure that the Sub committee would get this information prior to
the next Cost of Service Study.
Motion by Commissioner Soli
Move that the RMLD Board adopt the vote of the Citizen's Advisory Board received by the RMLD Board
on August 26, 2004.
Motion failed. 1:1:0. (Mr. Ensminger voted against the motion.)
Motion by Commissioner Ensminger
Move that the Power Contracts, Rate Setting, and Customer Choice Sub Committee recommend that the
RMLD Board direct the General Manager to perform a Cost of Service Study using the 2005 Capital and
Operating Budgets and to work cooperatively with the Sub Committee to define the process for the Cost
of Service Study and bring the process back to the RMLD Board for approval.
Motion Passed 2:0:0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.