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February 7, 2013
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Fort Collins Utilities Energy Board Minutes
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Energy Board Chairperson City Council Liaison
Greg Behm, 226-6161 Lisa Poppaw, 223-4136
Energy Board Vice Chairperson Staff Liaison
Peter O’Neill, 288-4562 Steve Catanach, 416-2622
Roll Call
Board Present Chairperson Greg Behm, Vice Chairperson Peter O’Neill, Board Members Steve
Wolley, Peggy Plate, Stacey Baumgarn, Britt Kronkosky, Margaret Moore, Ross Cunniff, and
Barrett Rothe
Staff Present Steve Catanach, Lisa Rosintoski, John Phelan, Lucinda Smith, Melissa Hovey, and
Harriet Davis
Guests Rick Coen, Pranaya Sathe, Rachelle Hernandez, and Theo Stewart
Meeting Convened
Chairperson Cunniff called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Public Comment
Chairperson Cunniff introduced Pranaya Sathe. Ms. Sathe is an intern for State Representative
Joann Ginal, House District 52.
Approval of January 3, 2013 Minutes
Board Member Rothe moved to approve the minutes of the January 3, 2013 meeting. Board
Member Behm seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion:
Yeas: Baumgarn, Behm, Cunniff, Kronkosky, O’Neill, and Plate. Nays: None.
Vote on the motion: It passed unanimously.
* Board Member Rothe and Board Member Wolley abstained from voting due to their absence at
the January meeting.
** Board Member Moore was not present during the voting.
Board Elections
Board Member Behm moved to nominate himself for Chairperson. Board Member O’Neill
seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion:
Yeas: Baumgarn, Behm, Cunniff, Kronkosky, O’Neill, Plate, Rothe, and Wolley. Nays: None.
Vote on the motion: It passed unanimously.
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*** Board Member Moore was not present during the voting.
Board Member Cunniff moved to nominate Board Member O’Neill for Vice Chairperson. Board
Member Rothe seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion:
Yeas: Baumgarn, Behm, Cunniff, Kronkosky, Moore, O’Neill, Plate, Rothe, and Wolley. Nays:
None.
Vote on the motion: It passed unanimously.
Chairperson Behm reminded the board that Robert’s Rules of Order will be used to run the
meetings. In keeping with Robert’s Rules of Order, he requested the board members ask to be
recognized before speaking.
Recommendation on Oil and Gas Regulations/Moratorium on Extraction
(Attachment available upon request).
Chairperson Behm introduced the item. A draft memo was included in the packet. Board
Member Cunniff stated the board is not taking a specific position on hydraulic fracturing
(‘fracking’), but is submitting the memo to express their concerns and offer recommendations on
the issue.
Discussion on the motion:
The board members discussed revisions to the draft memo. The memo was revised and finalized
during the meeting.
Vote on the motion:
Yeas: Baumgarn, Behm, Cunniff, Kronkosky, Moore, O’Neill, Plate, Rothe, and Wolley. Nays:
None.
Vote on the motion: It passed unanimously.
Update on City Energy Policy Revisions and Review Energy Policy 2009 Scope of Work
Assignment Document
(Attachment available upon request).
Chairperson Behm introduced the item and introduced Customer Connections Manager Lisa
Rosintoski and Energy Services Manager John Phelan. Ms. Rosintoski introduced the scope
document. Staff created this document based on the conversation at the January meeting.
The scope document outlines the board’s role in reviewing the Energy Policy in alignment with
the Climate Action Plan, City Plan Fort Collins, and the Green Building Program.
Highlights from the discussion:
A board member asked for the time frame related to completing updates to the Energy
Policy. Light and Power Operations Manager Steve Catanach stated the item will be
presented to City Council in September.
A board member asked how staff addresses the subject of transportation (mass transit,
City-owned vehicles, etc.) within the Energy Policy. Environmental Sustainability
Board Member Cunniff moved that the Energy Board adopt the memo to Council. Board
Member Rothe seconded the motion.
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Director Lucinda Smith stated transportation is in the Climate Action Plan as a broad
topic. Municipal goals are outlined in the Climate Action Plan. The transportation
component would need to be updated as part of the Climate Action Plan.
A board member suggested a joint subcommittee with members of the Transportation
Board and the Energy Board.
A board member asked how the data can be made meaningful to the community.
A board member suggested the board should start reviewing the policy in the March or
April timeframe.
A board member is interested in staff’s recommendations on options for reasonable and
aggressive carbon reduction goals for 2020.
Chairperson Behm asked the board members to review the Energy Policy before the
March meeting and come prepared to discuss their thoughts and recommendations.
Review of 2009 Energy Policy/Acceleration of 2008 Climate Action Plan Review
(Attachment available upon request).
Chairperson Behm introduced the item. A draft memo was included in the packet. Staff created
this memo based on the conversation at the January meeting. This memo captures the board’s
expressed interest in looking at the community carbon goals and the Climate Action Plan.
Highlights from the discussion:
A board member asked for clarification regarding if Council should consider the update
to the greenhouse gas emissions goals before they look at the Climate Action Plan. Ms.
Smith stated the memo is written to ask Council to look at the goals and the Climate
Action Plan simultaneously.
A board member asked if staff intends to review the Climate Action Plan in 2013. Ms.
Smith stated this could potentially be started in 2013 and completed in 2014.
Discussion on the motion:
The board members discussed revisions to the memo. Board Member Cunniff revised the memo
during the meeting.
**** Board Member Kronkosky departed the meeting at 7:08 p.m. Board Member Plate departed
the meeting at 7:34 p.m.
Vote on the motion:
Yeas: Baumgarn, Behm, Cunniff, Moore, O’Neill, Rothe, and Wolley. Nays: None.
Vote on the motion: It passed unanimously.
Drive Electric Northern Colorado (DENC)
Mr. Catanach presented information on this item. This item is presented as an update on the
City’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Support Program and the Electrification Coalition’s Electric
Vehicle Deployment Community Initiative.
Board Member Cunniff moved that the Energy Board adopt the proposed Climate Action
Plan memo as presented. Board Member Rothe seconded the motion.
Amended Motion: Vice Chairperson O’Neill moved that the Energy Board adopt the
Climate Action Plan memo as revised during the meeting. Board Member Rothe
seconded the motion.
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Highlights from the presentation:
City of Fort Collins Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station Pilot Program
Electric Vehicle Community Readiness Initiative
Public information on www.fcgov.com
Clarify charging station permitting process
Install Level 2 charging stations at Utilities Service Center
Public EV Charging Station Pilot Program
Background information on public versus private charging stations
Current status of EV charging in Fort Collins
Number of EV owners unknown
Charging stations are located at City Hall West, New Belgium Brewery, Utility
Service Center, and Colorado State University (CSU)
Public Charging Station Issues
Mr. Catanach presented the issues related to public charging stations.
Drive Electric Northern Colorado: The Electrification Coalition’s Electric Vehicle Deployment
Community Initiative
The coalition chose Orlando and Fort Collins for the program.
Mr. Catanach presented background information on the Electrification Coalition.
City of Fort Collins Interest and Utilities Perspective
Aligns Council Policy/Sustainability Goals
Supports Economic Development
Provides “World Class City” vision
Enhances Utilities for the 21st Century initiative
Guiding Principles and Values
Management Model
An initiative, not a single project
City’s Key Projects (EV Charging Station Program, Key Accounts/Climate Wise
Business Outreach and Education, Metrics and Measures)
Coordinating with Loveland on a regional plan and state grant applications
Potential donation by Nissan of a DC Quick Charger
Mr. Catanach presented a map showing emerging DC Quick Charger projects along the
West Coast Electric Highway.
The DENC Launch is scheduled for Monday, February 25 at the Fort Collins Museum of
Discovery.
Review of 2013 Agenda Planning Calendar
(Attachment available upon request).
The board members and staff discussed the items on the agenda planning calendar.
Staff Reports
Mr. Catanach gave a legislative update on House Bill HB 13-1216 concerning the Distributed
Generation Mandate. This stipulates changes to the renewable energy standard.
Mr. Phelan stated the City of Fort Collins has been recognized as a “Solar Friendly Community”
by the Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (COSEIA).
Mr. Catanach stated 60,000 meters have been deployed as part of the Advanced Meter Fort
Collins (AMFC) project.
Board Member Reports
None
Other Business
Board Member Wolley aiinounced his resignation from the board.
Future Agenda Review
Chairperson Behm asked the board members to review the Energy Policy before the March
meeting.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
Submitted by Harriet Davis. Administrative Assistant. Fort Collins Utilities
Approved by the Board on ft C&rt}’ 9 . 2013
Signed
Board Secretary Date
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