HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022.04.28 BPMC.ExecutedMinutes.BRADLEY LAKE PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (BPMC)
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
April 28, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Izzo called the meeting of the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project Management Committee
to order at 2:34 p.m. A quorum was established.
2. ROLL CALL (for Committee members)
Tony Izzo (Matanuska Electric Association [MEA]); John Burns (Golden Valley Electric
Association); Arthur Miller (Chugach Electric Association [CEA]); Brad Janorschke (Homer
Electric Association [HEA]); Curtis Thayer (Alaska Energy Authority [AEA]); and Rob Montgomery
(City of Seward).
3. PUBLIC ROLL CALL (for all others present)
Jennifer Bertolini (AEA); Brian Hickey (CEA); Joel Paisner (Ascent Law Partners); David Pease
(MEA); Bryan Carey (AEA); Tony Zellers, (MEA), Andrew Laughlin; Larry Jorgenson, HEA, Sherri
Highers (CEA); Dan Bishop (GVEA); Pete Saraurer (GVEA); Sarah Lambe (HEA); David Lockard
(AEA).
4. AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Burns to approve the agenda. Motion seconded by
Mr. Thayer.
The motion to approve the agenda passed unanimously.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS — None
6. Old BUSINESS - Resolution # 22-05 — Authorizing Chugach Electric Association to
proceed with competitive design and procurement processes to complete the SSQ
Line upgrades.
Joel Paisner introduced the resolution. He explained this is a housekeeping resolution to authorize
CEA to competitively procure on behalf of AEA work on the SSQ Line. He recalled in 2020, the
SSQ Line was purchased by the AEA and it became part of the project.
Mr. Paisner also recalled the BPMC approved Resolution 21-02, outlining all of the projects that
could come forward and to use the utilities procurement processes to speed things up. The idea
is to get this direct authorization to use CEA's competitive processes to move the project forward.
MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Janorschke to authorize Chugach Electric Association
to complete work on the SSQ Line as presented.
Mr. Burns asked for clarification. He said in the resolution there is a reference to the "consultant".
He suggested it would be more appropriate to replacing that with the actual title of the consultant,
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Mr. Hickey clarified the title is "Executive Director of Regional Railbelt Coordination."
Mr. Burns also suggested the motion should be clearer. He said CEA is proceeding with the
competitive process with the SSQ Line upgrades.
Mr. Janorschke withdrew his motion.
MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Janorschke to approve the resolution authorizing CEA
to proceed with competitive design and procurement processes to complete the SSQ Line
upgrades. Motion seconded by Mr. Thayer.
Mr. Thayer asked if the resolution also authorizes CEA to do the design work.
Mr. Burns stated the resolution is sufficient.
Mr. Paisner agreed and said the Resolution was written to include all procurements authorized.
He said CEA needs to coordinate with the newly appointed Executive Director who would need to
inform the Committee as CEA begins to enter into contracts.
The motion to approve Resolution 22-05 passed unanimously.
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 2:53 pm
Discuss confidential financial matter the immediate knowledge of which would have an
adverse effect on the finances of the Authority or the Project.
MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Montgomery to move into Executive Session to
discuss confidential financial matter the immediate knowledge of which would have an
adverse effect on the finances of the Authority or the Project. Motion seconded by Mr.
Janorschke.
The motion to move into Executive Session passed unanimously.
The Committee reconvened its special meeting at 3:43 pm am. Chair Izzo advised that no formal
action was taken on the matters discussed during Executive Session.
8. MEMBER COMMENTS
Mr. Janorschke thanked Mr. Thayer for all the hard work of AEA.
Mr. Miller thanked Mr. Thayer and said he has been working with Brian Hickey in the coming
months.
Mr. Montgomery left the meeting.
Mr. Izzo also thanked Mr. Thayer and his team. He said he has been on the Railbelt periphery
for 22 years, and directly for involved with electric for 10 years. He said Alaska Energy has never
been as functional as it is today.
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Mr. Burns had left the meeting.
Mr. Thayer appreciated all of the accolades for the Team. He said the committee is in a really
good positon. He said he looks forward to what happens in Juneau and opportunities for funding
coming out of the legislature. He asked about Mr. Hickey's transition timeline and new contact
information.
Mr. Hickey said his first day is May. 17th. He said he would provide his contact information. He
said he has worked with the Authority since way back and also agreed the Energy Authority is
working very productively.
Mr. Thayer mentioned the press release regarding Dixon Diversion was sent to Governor and will
be disseminated very soon. He said he would ensure the utilities have copies.
9. NEXT MEETING DATE - May 20, 2022
Chair Izzo advised that the next regularly scheduled meeting date is May 20, 2022.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for the committee, the meeting adjourned at 3:49 p.m.
f/ a
Curtis Thayer, Secretary
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