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Alaska Energy Authority
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Anchorage, Alaska
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hugh Short called the meeting of the Alaska Energy Authority to order on May 30, 2013 at
1p.m. A quorum was established.
2. ROLL CALL: BOARD
Members present: Chair Hugh Short (Public Member); Vice Chair Commissioner Susan Bell
(Commissioner, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development)
Commissioner Bryan Butcher (Commissioner, Department of Revenue); Wilson Hughes (Public
Member); Ron Arvin (Public Member); Robert Sheldon (Public Member); Gary Wilken (Public
Member).
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
The agenda was approved.
4. ROLL CALL: STAFF, PUBLIC
Staff present: Sara Fisher-Goad (AEA Executive Director); Valorie Walker (Deputy Director-
Finance); Michael Lamb (Deputy Director-Finance and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer); Gene
Therriault (Deputy Director-Energy Policy Development); Kirk Warren (AEA Project Manager,
Energy Infrastructure, Railbelt); Emily Ford (Public Outreach Liaison); Teri Webster (AEA
Executive Assistant); Sherrie Siverson (AIDEA Executive Assistant); and Krin Kemppainen
(AIDEA Administrative Assistant).
Others present: Brian Bjorkquist (Department of Law); David Mayberry (Crowell & Moring); Scott
Broussard (LINC Energy); Gerry Agranoff (LINC Energy); Tim Bradner (Alaska Journal of
Commerce); Whitney Wolff (Talkeetna Community Council (phone)); and Sunny Morrison
(Accu-Type Depositions).
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Whitney Wolff expressed the Talkeetna Community Council’s support for the concept of the
Stephan Lake man-camp as it alleviates congestion at the busy airports during the summer. Ms.
Wolff stated there have been a number of concerned citizen comments regarding the issuance
of the camp contract because they feel the timing resulted in a late issuance of the Alaska
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) permit. The concerns included potential violations the
land would incur due to hauling. There has been one loss of life and a bulldozer at the bottom of
the lake. She wanted to note their concerns with AEA and will also note their concerns with
Chase Community Council.
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6. PRIOR MINUTES
The April 25, 2013 AEA Board meeting minutes were adopted.
7. NEW BUSINESS
7A. Resolution 2013-03 Appointment of Officers
Ms. Fisher-Goad stated this resolution appoints Mr. Michael Lamb as the deputy director of
finance and assistant secretary/treasurer. Mr. Lamb introduced himself to the board members
and stated his background. Mr. Lamb thanked Ms. Walker for her time in providing as much
information as she could to him before she left.
Mr. Wilken commented he had the pleasure of working with Mr. Lamb at the Fairbanks North
Star Borough level and the legislative level. He has worked with Mrs. Lamb at a utility. Mr.
Wilken is sorry to see him leave Fairbanks and believes he will be a wonderful addition to
Anchorage.
MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Wilken to adopt Resolution No. 2013-03,
Ap pointment of Officers. Motion seconded by Mr. Sheldon. Motion passed unanimously.
8. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Ms. Fisher-Goad is pleased to welcome Mr. Lamb to the team.
Ms. Fisher-Goad welcomed Ms. Walker's staff into the meeting and presented Ms. Walker with
a certificate that has travelled the state and includes signatures of all the board members. Ms.
Fisher-Goad stated Ms. Walker has been a fantastic role model and has built a great team. Ms.
Fisher-Goad is sad Ms. Walker is leaving, but is proud to have known her and appreciates all of
her hard work and strong leadership.
Chair Short provided an opportunity for board members to add any comments. Mr. Sheldon
thanked Ms. Walker for all of her efforts and stated she will be missed.
Mr. Hughes thanked Ms. Walker and was reflective of the institutional history she takes with her.
Ms. Walker hopes she has taught people well.
Mr. Wilken thanked Ms. Walker for her service and bid her Godspeed.
Chair Short thanked Ms. Walker for all her years of service and appreciates her level of
knowledge. He stated it has been a pleasure working with Ms. Walker and she will be greatly
missed.
8A. Next regularly scheduled meeting - Tuesday, June 25, 2013
9. BOARD COMMENTS
Mr. Arvin stated it is becoming increasingly difficult for him to navigate the potential conflicts he
faces as an elected assemblyman in the Valley and as a board member. Mr. Arvin, with great