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Power Board 3/1/10

City of Hart

POWER BOARD

City Hall, 407 State Street, Hart

Monday, March 1, 2010

7:30 AM

  • Call to order
  • Approval of minutes of February 1, 2010 meeting
  • Approval of agenda
  • Public comment
  • Superintendent’s Report
    • Tree trimming, removals & line clearance
    • Chipper truck
    • Hanson Logistics connection to Hart Hydro
    • Gray & Company connection to Hart Hydro
    • Wilbur-Ellis upgrade to 3-phase
  • Industrial Electric Rates – Recommend industrial electric rates for GHSP, Michigan Freeze Pack and Wastewater Treatment Plant at parity with Hanson Logistics and Gray & Company pursuant to Resolution 09-07.
  • FERC Update
    • Exotic Species Control Plan – Annual Aquatic Vegetation Survey
    • Wildlife Plan – Annual inspection of bird houses
  • PA 295 – Clean, Renewable & Efficient Energy Act – Signed into law October 6, 2008
    • Net Metering
    • Energy optimization implementation contractor – Franklin Energy, Lansing
    • Energy optimization evaluation contractor – KEMA Services
    • 10% Renewable Energy by 2015 – Michigan Renewable Energy Certification System (MIRECS)
  • Baseload Service Committee (MPPA)
  • Shut Off Guidelines signed into law December 14, 2009 by Governor Granholm
  • Energy Services Project – Commencing on January 1, 2012 Hart Hydro will be purchasing power from the MPPA (replacing the Constellation contract). “ Working capital” requirements will be implemented at that time.
  • Diesel Plant Substation – Notice of Intent (to apply) was submitted to MEDC February 18, 2010 for Community Development Block Grant funds to replace and relocate this facility to City-owned property near Plum & Gilmore
  • City Manager’s Report
    • February 18, 2010 memo
    • Financial reports
  • Comments from Power Board
  • Adjournment (Next meeting April 5, 2010)

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