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Alaska Energy Authority
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, January 22, 2019
Anchorage, Fairbanks, Ketchikan, and Wasilla, Alaska
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Pruhs called the meeting of the Alaska Energy Authority to order on January 22, 2019, at
4:03 p.m. A quorum was established.
2. ROLL CALL: BOARD
Members present: Chair Dana Pruhs (Public Member).
Members present via teleconference: Albert Fogle (Public Member); Bernie Karl (Public
Member); Bill Kendig (Public Member); Greg Samorajski (Deputy Commissioner, Department
of Revenue); and Julie Sande (Public Member).
3. ROLL CALL: STAFF, PUBLIC
AIDEA Staff present: Kirk Warren (Interim Executive Director); Katie Conway (Director,
External Affairs); Linda Senn (Human Resources Manager); and Teri Webster (Executive
Assistant).
Public present: Stefan Saldanha (Department of Law).
Public present via teleconference: Bernie Smith
4. AGENDA APPROVAL
The agenda was approved as presented.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6A. Executive Session: Confidential Personnel Matters
MOTION: Mr. Karl moved to go into Executive Session to discuss confidential Personnel
Matters. Mr. Fogle seconded the motion.
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The Board entered Executive session at 4:05 p.m. Participants included board members Dana
Pruhs, Albert Fogle, Bernie Karl, Bill Kendig, Greg Samorajski, and Julie Sande. AEA staff
invited to join the session Linda Senn, and guest Stefan Saldanha.
The Board reconvened its regular meeting at 4:24 p.m. Vice -Chair Pruhs stated no formal action
was taken on the matters discussed in executive session.
Chair Pruhs stated he would like to offer a Resolution to the Board. Resolution No. 2019-01
Appointing Kirk Warren as interim Executive Director and Curtis Thayer as the Executive
Director of the Authority. (Resolution attached)
MOTION: Deputy Commissioner Samorajski moved to approve Resolution No. 2019-01
Appointing Kirk Warren as interim Executive Director and Curtis Thayer as the Executive
Director of the Authority. Mr. Karl seconded the motion.
Mr. Fogle stated he has a conflict with the proposed resolution, based on the face he currently
works with the proposed Executive Director Curtis Thayer. Mr. Fogle will recuse himself from
discussion or voting.
The motion was approved by unanimous consent.
Chair Pruhs stated he will look for a motion for nominations for the Energy Authority Chair and
Vice -Chair positions.
MOTION: Mr. Kendig moved to nominate Vice -Chair Pruhs for the Chair position, Mr.
Fogle seconded.
The motion was approved by unanimous consent.
Chair Pruhs said he would like to recommend Mr. Karl for the Vice -Chair position.
MOTION: Mr. Kendig moved to nominate Mr. Karl for the position of Vice -Chair, Mr.
Fogle seconded.
The motion was approved by unanimous consent.
BOARD COMMENTS
Vice -Chair Karl said he thinks AEA has a lot of work ahead and feels a good Board has been
assembled. He believes it is imperative that AEA doesn't lose sight of where we are going with
energy projects for the state of Alaska. Vice -Chair Karl noted the absolute best time is ahead
and not behind. It will take all of us to do our part to make these positive things happen.
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Chair Prahs said he would like to add his name to those comments. He welcomed Vice -Chair
Karl to his new position and thanked Board members for participating today. He looks forward
to seeing everyone at the March work session and Board meeting.
8. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business of the Board, the AEA meeting adjourned at 4:29 p.m.
Secretary
Alaska Energy Authority