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Draft Minutes for final approval by the Board at the December 18, 1991 meeting.
FORT COLLINS ELECTRIC BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 20, 1991, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
John Allum, Dane Brandt, Mark Fidrych, William Orendorff, Barbara Rutstein,
Richard Smart, and Larry Walsh.
STAFF PRESENT:
Don Botteron (Staff Liaison), Allen Boushee, Delynn Coldiron (Board Secretary),
John DeHaes, Ron King, Bob Kost, Bob Nastan, Tim Sagen, Rich Shannon, and Dennis
Sumner (Board Facilitator).
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Gerry Horak (Council Liaison).
CALL TO ORDER:
Rich Shannon, Utilities Director, called the meeting to order and welcomed
everyone to the first meeting of the Fort Collins Electric Board. He thanked
everyone for volunteering their time and mentioned that we look forward to
dealing with the many issues associated with the Electric Utility business.
AGENDA:
1) Introductions:
- Council Liaison Gerry Horak
- Bob Kost/Staff
- Board Members
2) Brainstorm Expectations List.
3) Hand out Board Member work books.
4) Set expectations for next meeting.
DISCUSSION TOPICS:
1. INTRODUCTIONS:
Introductions were made starting with Council Liaison, followed by staff,
and then by Board Members. Board Members were asked to share a little bit
of information about their background and what interested them in applying
for a position on the Board.
2. EXPECTATIONS:
Board Facilitator led the Board through a brainstorming exercise to come
up with a laundry list of Board Member expectations. These expectations
included both process and content issues. Board Member comments related
to the following issues:
- Electrical System -- Supply to Delivery.
- Finance/Rates.
- Environmental Issues.
- Conservation, Energy Services Programs, Educational Outreach, etc.
- Board Contributions.
3. BOARD MEMBER WORK BOOKS:
Board Member work books were handed out and an explanation given by Don
Botteron. He mentioned that there were some housekeeping items required
of Boards and Commissions which will need to be addressed by the Board,
i.e., electing officers, establishing length and date of future meetings,
preparing a work plan, etc.
4. SET EXPECTATIONS FOR NEXT MEETING:
Don Botteron reviewed the agenda for the next meeting. He asked for the
Board's comments regarding time of meeting and whether or not they had any
additions/changes to the proposed agenda.
DECISIONS: Next meeting scheduled for December 18, 1991, frow 5:00 to
6:30 p.m. Board will decide on a regular meeting schedule at
that time.
Additions to Agenda:
- 20/30 minutes for staff to share general background
information -- electric system overview.
- 5 minutes for critiquing meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
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