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ALASKA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AND EXPORT AUTHORITY {=ALASKAME=OENERGY AUTHORITY . 480 WEST TUDOR ANCHORAGE,ALASKA 99503 907 /269-3000 FAX 907 /269-3044 October 11,1999 Ms.Cindy S.Carl,Owner Executary 626 Cordova,Suite 104 Anchorage,Alaska 99501 Dear Cindy: Please provide a summary from the enclosed tape for the !Intertie Operating Committee (IOC) meeting minutes (send a disc of the minutes too). If you have any questions,please call me at (907)269-3028. Sincerely, f 4 Shauna M.Dean Enclosures -(HE ¢,) MACHINE RATING SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Hosted by Kotzebue Electric Tour of Wind Plant August 6,1999 .Call to order:Meeting was called to order at 9:35 am by Chairman Steve Gilbert. .Rollcall:Alex Gajdos,GVEA Hank Nikkels,AML&P Steve Gilbert,CEA Review and approval of meeting minutes for 5/14/99. Minutes were approved as presented by the Chairman. Any new comments on handbook,Volumes I &II. CEA reported that having the handbook was quite useful in answering performance questions from DOE. .Issues and Items for Discussion. a.Discussion of use of maintenance planning consultants.The committed discussed assembling a list of consultants and contractors that each has used for power plant maintenance. b.Discussion of spare main unit transformer for joint owner ship in the Railbelt.AML&P provided a draft specification for discussion and review.The Chairman will distribute it to the MSRC. c.Update on projects: 1.AML&P Eklutna control system upgrade update by Hank Nikkels.Project is under way in two phases.First phase is to install electronics and second is to replace mechanical governors. 2.GVEA North Pole /MAPCO-Williams heat recovery project-update by Alex Gajdos. Feasability study is complete and costing study is now under way.The project economics appear favorable at this time. 3.CEA #6&7 upgrades andfuel cell project-update by Steve Gilbert.Chugach has ordered the upgrades for Beluga 6 and 7 and design is now under way for the turbine,combustor and control systems upgrades.Unit #6 is scheduled to begin in spring of '00.Installation of the fuel cell project is scheduled for September/October.The first four fuel cells have been delivered to Chugach. 4.Additional discusion: Hank Nikkels suggested exploring putting the handbook on a web page.Updates and accessability would both be easier. AML&P also reported that they would be reporting performance changes to unit #5 boiler and unit #7. Also discussed opening purchase orders between companies to not only include parts but also hiring of technical services. ML&P also indicated that they will be doing robotic generator inspection of unit #7. Assignments for the next MRSC meeting. 1.Chairman will distribute specification of transformer for review and consideration. 2.Chairman will research cost analysis ofjointly held main unit transformer. 3.Chairman will assemble list of consultants and contractors used for power plant work by Railbelt utilities. 4,Chairman will research putting MRSC handbook on a website. Schedule for next meeting,date and location. November 12,1999 Soloman Gulch,Alyeska Terminal Generation Plant Motion for adjournment. Meeting was adjourned at 10:55 am. Respectfully Submitted Steve Gilbert,MRSC Chairman ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING . In Attendance: )Date:Sy -4 Y-7g Name Company .Phone No. Feta S Gre COerepech 762 $217 Fay bYorcaw |ER _|4/938 'Reb Deke |MEA |76/7283PVrbactAw|AMEE Le S245Bevanthevea'|orered 762-4H4O Shar Ve Car Ai aA XE G3 ds mi Skee Syec2hes-tl,«at i) | 4]Bo Pieced +ee||tor SitcomsYo (@Q ATDEA Cavdeencer Noam |Tab Cos fog,Brie Hiel|Beb Dow ey aSe edilews :. 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Brad Evans GVEA 451-5655 Sam Matthews HEA 235-3303 Stan Sieczkowski AEA 269-3024 Secretary DISPATCH SUBCOMMITTEE Brad Evans GVEA 451-5655 Chairman Doug Hall ML&P 263-5453 John Cooley CEA 762-4789 Ray Morgan MEA 761-9318 Don Stead HEA 235-3336 RELIABILITY/PROTECTION SUBCOMMITTEE Luke Sliman CEA 762-7602 Chairman Larry Hembree ML&P 263-5243 Sam Matthews HEA 235-3303 Ray Morgan MEA 761-9318 Steve Haagenson GVEA 451-5647 ** MACHINE RATING SUBCOMMITTEE Steve Gilbert CEA 762-4446 Chairman Alex Gajdos GVEA 451-5654 Hank Nichols ML&P 263-5329 Sam Matthews HEA 235-3303 Stan Sieczkowski AEA 269-3024 SCADA/METERING/COMMUNICATION SUBCOMMITTEE Brad Evans GVEA 451-5655 Mary Battensmith ML&P 263-5263 Paul Johnson CEA 762-4447 Sam Matthews HEA 235-3303 Ray Morgan MEA 761-9318 BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE Stan Sieczkowski AEA 269-3024 John Cooley CEA 762-4789 Bob Day ML&P 263-5295 Bob Drake MEA 761-9283 Sam Matthews HEA 235-3303 MAINTENANCE SUBCOMMITTEE Monte Ervin GVEA 451-5686 Doug Hall ML&P 263-5453 Paul Rissee CEA 762-7661 Stan Sieczkowski AEA 269-3024 Bob Drake MEA 761-9283 ™*.NEED TO VERIFY Chairman Chairman Chairman kk ak Day,Robert H. From:Paul Morrison [paul_morrison@rca.state.ak.us] Sent:.Thursday,August 05,1999 9:02 AM To:Day,Robert H. Ce:Don W.Edwards;Eric Yould;Jim Patras;John Cooley;Kirk Gibson;Mike Yerkes;Reagan, Robert (Bob)R. Subject:Re:RCA Commissioner Briefing Card for Paul Morrison Bob, This is to follow up with you to confirm that the RCA would like the IOC to give a presentation to the Commission at its 9/22 public meeting.Seeing how you indicated you are on vacation at this time,I'm hoping someone else CC'd on this message will take this to the 8/24 IOC meeting.Please get back with me when you can so we can discuss the format of the presentation.Thanks Paul C.Morrison,P.E.V-(907)263-2146 Regulatory Commission of AK Chief Utility Engineer F-(907)276-0160 1016 W.6th Ave.,Suite 400 Paul_Morrison@rca.state.ak.us Anchorage,AK 99501 http://www.state.ak.us/rca/ "Day,Robert H."wrote: >|would welcome the opportunity to make a presentation to the RCA and to >meet them personally.It would take some doing to coordinate with the other >utilities so that a balanced view was presented that everyone would be >pleased with.|am leaving town for a personal vacation for the month of >august so the timing for me will be difficult.In addition the next meeting >of the IOC is scheduled for Aug 24th and the members could discuss this >presentation at that time.It would appear that if we could target some >time in late September a better presentation might be obtainable.|am sure >that myself or other members would be able to put something together by that >time.Please let me know your response. > >Bob Day >263-5295 >-----Original Message----- >From:Paul Morrison [mailto:paul_morrison@rca.state.ak.us] >Sent:Wednesday,July 21,1999 9:26 AM >To:DayRH@ci.anchorage.ak.us >Cc:Don W.Edwards;Eric Yould;Jim Patras;John Cooley;Kirk Gibson; >Marvin Riddle;Mike Yerkes;Robert Reagan >Subject:RCA Commissioner Briefing > >Mr.Day, > >As you may know and Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA)was formed >July 1 and took over the functions of the APUC.We have five new >commissioners with a varying knowledge of the Railbelt utilities and its >operations.The Commissioners have expressed an interest in beina >briefed on the layout and operations of the interconnected utilities in >the Railbelt. > >|understand you are the Chairman of the JOC so |am sending you this >request as the point person.|realize and anticipate that this >request may have to be coordinated with the other utilities in the >Railbelt.If you think another organization,such as ASCC,would be >more appropriate please let me know or pass this message along to them. > >I'm looking for a presentation that is not biased towards one utility >but gives an overall perspective of the Railbelt.Some possible >discussion areas include: >. Physical layout of the system and service areas. Generation Locations and ownership Load Locations Transmission layout Control Areas,dispatch centers and Coordination of Reliability Coordination Energy (Gas)Supply Contracts Wholesale energy contracts Economy Energy Contracts 22?VVVVVVVVVYV> >|anticipate about a 45 minute presentation with a question and answer >period after that.|would like to have the presentation in the next 3 >or 4 weeks though we can work with you on the schedule.If you have any >questions please let me know.Thanks in advance for your assistance. > >-Paul > > > >Paul C.Morrison,P.E.V-(907)263-2146 Regulatory Commission of AK >Chief Utility Engineer F-(907)276-0160 1016 W.6th Ave.,Suite 400 >Paul_Morrison@rca.state.ak.us Anchorage,AK 99501 >http:/Avww.state.ak.us/rca/ > ALASKA INTERTIE BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE MISSION AND GOALS OBJECTIVES The Alaska Intertie Budget Subcommittee was established by the IOC on January 20,1994. The purpose of the committee is: Develop the draft IOC fiscal budget by May 31,for the consideration of the IOC. Review and recommend to the IOC fiscal budget line item changes. Review the fiscal budget revenue and expense reports quarterly,and report to IOC the status. Review the invoices paid,to verify proper coding and amounts. 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H:\ALL\TAMMY Facsimile Transmittal Cover Page.doc ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE AGENDA Tuesday,August 24,1999 10:00 a.m. Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority Alaska Energy Authority Board Room Anchorage,Alaska (907)269-3000 Chairman -Bob Day Members Utility Phone Fax Email John Cooley CEA 762-4789 762-4540 "|Johncooley@chugachelectric.com Bob Drake MEA 761-9283 761-9328 *7 'Brad Evans GVEA 451-5655 |451-5657 BWEvans@gvea.com 'Sam Mathews _HEA 235-3303 235-3313 +T Smathews@xyz.net Bob Day ML&P 263-5295 263-5441 er Dayrh@ci.anchorage.ak.us Stan Sieczkowski AEA 269-3024 269-3044 ssieczkowski@aidea.org I.Adoption of Prior Meeting Minutes A.May 20,1999 ll.Approval /Modification of Agenda Il.Committee Reports and Correspondence mmOOBDPYG. H. Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability /Protection Subcommittee Machine /Rating Subcommittee SCADA/Metering /Communication Sub Budget Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Intertie Status Report Correspondence Received IV.Visitor's Comments Related to Items on Agenda Brad Evans,GVEA 451-5655 Luke Sliman,CEA 563-7494 Steve Gilbert,CEA 762-4446 Bob Day,ML&P 263-5295 Stan Sieczkowski,AEA 269-3024 Monte Ervin,GVEA 451-5686 DRAFT ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY,MAY 20,1999 MUNICIPAL LIGHT &POWER-COMMISSION ROOM Present: Stan Sieczkowski AIDEA/AEA John Cooley,Chair Chugach Electric Association,Inc. Brad Evans By Teleconf.Golden Valley Electric Association,Inc. Sam Matthews Homer Electric Association Bob Drake Matanuska Electric Association Ray Morgan Matanuska Electric Association Bob Day Municipal Light &Power Hank Nikkels Municipal Light &Power The meeting of the Intertie Operating Committee was called to order at 10:25 a.m. I.ADOPTION OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES A.February 18,1999 The following corrections to February 18,1999 meeting minutes were noted: Page 3:Replace the first sentence of the first paragraph of VI.A.2.with the following sentence:"Brian Hickey reported that at their last meeting,Ray Morgan said that he found the wiring such that only MEA can operate the circuit switchers.” Page 3:In the heading of VI.C.1.,change "JOIN”to "JOINT.” The minutes were unanimously approved as modified. Hl.APPROVAL/MODIFICATION OF AGENDA The Agenda was unanimously approved as submitted. I.COMMITTEE REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE A.DISPATCH SUBCOMMITTEE No Report. RELIABILITY/PROTECTION SUBCOMMITTEE No Report.Subcommittee has not met.Ray Morgan reminded everyone that a joint Dispatch Subcommittee and Reliability/Protection Subcommittee meeting needs to occur to discuss operation of switches at Stevens and the comm link problem.They should report to the IOC on present practices and status,and make recommendations to remedy the problems. MACHINE/RATING SUBCOMMITTEE Alaska Intertie Operating Committee MinutesThursday,May 20,1999 Page 2 of 8 Hank Nikkels reported that they have met twice since the last IOC meeting,addressing the Handbook and the Sharing Agreement.Steve Gilbert is in the process of making changes to the Handbook. Parts Sharing Agreement:ML&P has no problems with letter of agreement and is willing to exchange common parts lists and parts from various parts systems.There are issues with identifying the parts. Joint Labor:There are severe logistic and labor problems with this concept.Labor is covered in other agreements.We will share lists of consultants and professional services to see if there is a common denominator. ML&P is exploring the potential for a jointly-owned generation step-up transformer that could cover most equipment.They are looking for a used one to dry store,nominally a 13.8/115-138kV spare transformer that could be used anywhere.Hank Nikkels is exploring information on styles and sizes. D.SCADA/METERING/COMMUNICATION SUBCOMMITTEE Subcommittee has not met due to time demands of new SCADA systems at CEA & ML&P. John Cooley reported that CEA is using the new system for switching.It is working for the most part,but they are still trying to get the generation control portion working. E,BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE Budget Subcommittee met yesterday. Stan Sieczkowski reviewed the FY 1999 budget.As of 5/17/99 there is a shortfall of $79,578.80.The ending budget shortfall will be approximately $500,000.There will be a mid year correction to the utilities.Monthly invoices are available for review. SVS Agreement:Subcommittee reviewing actions to be taken. 1.FY 2000 BUDGET Revisions to the FY 2000 Budget were made.Budget will be presented in Work Session. F,MAINTENANCE SUBCOMMITTEE The Maintenance Subcommittee met May 12.GVEA submitted their Quarterly Reports; CEA and MEA have not.Stan stated the need to receive reports in a more timely manner. G.INTERTIE STATUS REPORT MEA tower flashover on Monday,5/17/99 at 5:30 a.m.,C phase to ground.The line was taken out of service at 10:00 a.m.today for repair. There is a need for future work to be done on foundation problems on structures 297 and 284 located on Chulitna Ranch.Visually,the foundations on towers do not appear to b:\all\stan\ioc\minutes\1999\May 20,1999 Alaska Intertie Operating Committee Minutes Thursday,May 20,1999 Page 3 of 8 have moved but need to be investigated.GVEA Engineering has no time.Stan is going to have a consultant investigate and submit a report in July. H.CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED John Cooley received a letter from ML&P stating that Robert Day is now ML&P's 1OC representative,replacing Tim McConnell.Hank Nikkels will serve as alternate. IV.VISITOR'S COMMENTS RELATED TO ITEMS ON AGENDA None. V.RECESS AND LUNCH Vi.WORK SESSION A.DISPATCH SUBCOMMITTEE ML&P will submit the Quarterly Reliability Report very soon. 1.Spinning Reserves Issues Hank Nikkels stated that ML&P is concerned about the current contract and practices being to ML&P's disadvantage,and ML&P requests the contract and practices be formally reviewed by the Dispatch Subcommittee.He stated that what was envisioned at the time of signing has changed,and the present formula is no longer applicable.He added that the current contract and practices are being misapplied to ML&P's further disadvantage.He stated that the entire group needs to cooperatively incorporate a new set of rules that would include provisions for independent producers to have some responsibility for spin when they are on the system.He also stated that ML&P has begun a study on contractual and technical issues and will push this through as a responsible move for ML&P Rate Payers. Bob Day stated that an on-line recording system is needed to monitor what is on line and how much spin is available in order to ensure that everyone is playing by the same set of rules. Brad Evans requested a list of issues in writing.Hank Nikkels stated that the present formula is seriously flawed and that ML&P is willing to take the lead on this issue,since ML&P has the most to gain.He requested that Brad Evans, Steve Hammond,and Doug Hall meet and document how spin is presently calculated. After some discussion,John Cooley stated that spinning reserves will be reviewed by the Dispatch Subcommittee and a recommendation submitted to the lOC.The Subcommittee should review present practice and report on the following:a)how spin is presently calculated,b)what reports are presently submitted,c)understanding of current rules and developing methods to assure adherence,d)developing effective reporting methodology,and e)addressing and resolving questions,e.g.1)Does GVEA still use SILOS trips?and 2)If an IPP connects,what are the spin responsibilities of that IPP? h:\all\stan\ioc\minutes\1999\May 20,1999 Alaska Intertie Operating Committee Minutes Thursday,May 20,1999 Page 4 of 8 John Cooley also stated that important aspects for theSubcommittee to consider are:1)Appropriate level of spin and how to allocate and 2)Financial considerations. Hank Nikkels questioned FMUS''s status.Brad Evans will get a clarification on FMUS's status regarding voting privileges/spin obligation. Bob Day stated that we have a reporting mechanism to use during the interim until the Dispatch Subcommittee meets and develops spin reports with sufficient detail. ACTION:Dispatch Subcommittee to meet and report on the above. 2.Line Switching Restrictions and Recommendations The question was posed,"who is going to operate switches at Stevens?” MEA controls TS-200 and TS-201;ML&P controls TS-100.There is no sync check on TS-100,and we do not know if it is a loadbreak.Ray Morgan stated that the MOD switch is under ML&P control,but should not be used to close in the Intertie.ML&P does have technical control of the MOD;however, communications reliability does not allow physical control from ML&P--no control or status monitoring.ML&P has to call MEA to request they physically go out to check status and/or to open.Bob Day stated that the IOC previously agreed to have adequate communications for ML&P to monitor. Bob Day wants to get Vance Cordell to make recommendations for improvements on comm link to bring it back to functional. ACTION:Bob Day and Vance Cordell to check out Comm Link. B.RELIABILITY/PROTECTION SUBCOMMITTEE 1.4 Stage Load Shedding Relays at Eklutna (57.7)are in,but are waiting for an IOC recommendation to set them. A coordinated 4 stage load shed may have prevented the last total black out. The hardware is in place to do some improvements by simple Subcommittee recommendations.Luke Sliman has information on pre-sets.Sam Matthews stated he thought set points had been determined,but that further refinement other than set points is needed.The Subcommittee should meet to formalize what they have already started,pursue it to conclusion,and present the settings recommendation/scheme for the IOC to formally approve. Cc.MACHINE/RATING SUBCOMMITTEE No formal recommendations.|OC recommends continuation of present projects. 1.Joint Maintenance Labor And Spare Parts Agreement Update See Machine Rating Subcommittee Report. h:\all\stan\ioc\minutes\1999\May 20,1999 Alaska Intertie Operating Committee Minutes Thursday,May 20,1999 Page 5 of 8 D.SCADA/METERING/COMMUNICATION SUBCOMMITTEE 1.Stevens Sub Communications Reliability MEA has not met the commitments under which Stevens Sub was constructed. With Div Com cost increases,the Subcommittee needs to seek an alternative. The Subcommittee also needs to discuss the final agreement for exchanging Bradley data.Issues include:1)Dec Net terminal replacement,2)Incomplete RTU data,3)Data sharing methods,and 4)Replacement or expansion of system. Bob Day questioned whether the data available under the new system would be adequate.Stan suggested that Bob Day attend the next Bradley O&D Committee meeting.The Bradley O&D Committee had previously reported that the data available would be adequate. Satellite Phones:John Cooley stated that the satellite phones are not working correctly.It is a simplex system with 2-4 second delay.During a disaster, availability is an issue. The IOC needs a simple procedure for use of satellite phones.Hank Nikkels and Bob Day are going to formulate a recommendation. E.BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE 1.FY 99 Quarterly Report Budget Subcommittee met yesterday.Revisions to the FY 2000 Budget were made. 2.SVS Fund Custodian Agreement Funds from the G.E.settlement with State of Alaska on SVSs were used to fix roofs on SVS buildings.Almost $90,000 is left over in a trust with Key Bank. Key Bank charges $1,000/year to hold in account.AIDEA has offered to keep the funds for the IOC to save $1,000 per year but needs ML&P and AEG&T to sign Agreement.All other utilities signed two months ago.This agreement would make AIDEA Trustee of the money.Stan is to get another copy to ML&P. Sam Matthews stated AEG&T has copy and will sign and return. 3.FY 2000 Budget Stan Sieczkowski reviewed the Alaska Intertie FY 2000 Budget of $1,027,560 with a shortfall of ($372,685). Ray Morgan stated that MEA will not be able to order the batteries this year. Ray will submit detail of change,and Subcommittee will do line item adjustment to FY 1999 Budget. Need formal actions to approve Budget and MITCR. F.MAINTENANCE SUBCOMMITTEE h:\all\stan\ioc\minutes\1 999\May 20,1999 Alaska Intertie Operating Committee Minutes Thursday,May 20,1999 Page 6 of 8 1.Quarterly Maintenance Reports Stan requested that MEA and CEA submit Quarterly Maintenance Reports. 2.Contracts a.ROW Clearing --MEA Right of way clearing contract has been initiated this year.Helio pad was Cleared with additional $9,000.Work has been accomplished within budget.A 2-3 mile area beside the Talkeetna River still needs to be cleared. b.Snow Load Monitoring -MEA Snow load monitoring was better this year.Batteries are ready.Dryden LaRue still needs more data to complete study. Y2K ISSUES AND UPDATES John Cooley handed out the April 9 Drill Guide.It was noted that the April 9 drill was satisfactory,some improvement was noted. Clinton is announcing a nation-wide community program to encourage local groups to work on the Y2K issues. ML&P will be asking people to be available on New Years Eve and is trying to encourage key employees to have their own preparedness plan. CEA met with the gas and oil companies to ensure gas is available.John Cooley stated that CEA is planning to have their loop wagon people working on New Years Eve from 2200 to 0400 so that CEA can check any contingency(s)to evaluate source. NERC has proposed that all utilities have Contingency Plans ready by June 30 and that every utility participate in a night-time Y2K drill on September 8-9. The IOC agreed to participate in the September 8-9 drill.Bob Day suggested sharing contingency plans.All utilities have agreed to have extra staff and helicopters available that night. MEA REPORT FOR DEC.15 INTERTIE OUTAGE Ray Morgan reported that there was a phase-to-ground fault outside Douglas Substation. No fault studies were done when the 115 Transformer was installed.The event damaged 15 turtle meters.There was a relay problem with Douglas Breaker;it hadn't tripped since replaced.It was miswired.Transfer trip works,but local did not trip.This has been corrected,as the breaker tripped under fault some time ago after remedial work was done.Ray Morgan stated that it is an unusual trip scheme which should be addressed by the Reliability/Protection Subcommittee. Vil.FORMAL OPERATING COMMITTEE ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS h:\all\stan\ioc\minutes\!999\May 20,1999 Alaska Intertie Operating Committee Minutes Thursday,May 20,1999 Page 7 of 8 Stan Sieczkowski made the motion to approve the Alaska Intertie FY 2000 Budget of $1,027,560 with a shortfall of ($372,685).Sam Matthews seconded the motion.The FY 2000 Budget was approved unanimously.Action No.99-002 John Cooley made the motion to approve the MITCR of 0.466 cents with a Capacity Charge of £1.21/KW.Sam Matthews seconded the motion.The motion passed unanimously. Action No.99-003 Bob Day made the motion to participate locally in a January 1,2000 contingency plan drill test the night of September 8-9,1999.Stan Sieczkowski seconded the motion.The motion was approved unanimously.Action No.99-004 Vill.ELECTION OF OFFICERS Brad Evans nominated Bob Day as Chair.Ray Morgan seconded the nomination.Sam Matthews moved to cast a unanimous ballot for Bob Day for Chair.Hearing no objections,Bob Day was unanimously approved as Chair. Sam Matthews nominated John Cooley for Vice Chair.John Cooley Seconded the nomination. Sam Matthews asked that the Chair cast a unanimous ballot for John Cooley as Vice Chair. Hearing no objections,John Cooley was unanimously approved as Vice-Chair. Stan Sieczkowski continues as Secretary. IX.SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS A.DISPATCH SUBCOMMITTEE 1.Prepare brief to state charter and mission. 2.Meet and review spinning reserves calculation and allocation;present reporting method that contains sufficient detail. 3.Meet with Reliability/Protection Subcommittee regarding operation of Switches at Stevens/Comm Link problem;report on present practices and status and make recommendations. B.RELIABILITY/PROTECTION SUBCOMMITTEE 1.Prepare brief to state charter and mission.2.Review relay settings at Eklutna (57.7)for 4°"Stage Load Shed and present to IOC for formal approval. 3.Meet with Dispatch Subcommittee regarding operation of Switches at Stevens/Comm Link problem;report on present practices and status and make recommendations. 4.Review relay problem on Douglas Breaker and assess trip scheme. Cc.MACHINE /RATING SUBCOMMITTEE 1.Prepare brief to state charter and mission. 2.Continue work on present projects. 3.Conduct regular quarterly meeting. D.SCADA /METERING /COMMUNICATION SUBCOMMITTEE Prepare brief to state charter and mission. Review Bradley (ICCP);Bob Day to go to Bradley O&D. Evaluate communications alternatives (GVEA). Review datalink agreement. Review Stevens Sub switch operation/comm link.RON>h:\all\stan\ioc\minutes\]999\May 20,1999 Alaska Intertie Operating Committee Minutes Thursday,May 20,1999 Page 8 of 8 6.Recommend reporting procedures during SCADA change outs. 7.Draft procedure to define use of satellite phones. 8.Assess availability of satellite phones during crisis. 9.Conduct regular quarterly meeting. E,BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE 1.Prepare brief to state charter and mission. 2.Prepare line item adjustment. 3.Conduct regular quarterly meeting. F,MAINTENANCE SUBCOMMITTEE 1.Prepare brief to state charter and mission. 2.Submit Quarterly Maintenance Reports (CEA and MEA) 3.Continue work on present projects. 4.Conduct regular quarterly meeting. X.DETERMINE AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING The Agenda for the next meeting will be the same as this meeting minus the MEA Report on December 15,1998 Outage.Due to schedule conflicts,the third Thursday of the Quarter is not available,so the next meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m.on Tuesday,August 24,1999 at AIDEA. Xl.ADJOURNMENT MOTION:Stan Sieczkowski moved to adjourn. There being no objection and no further business of the Committee,the meeting was adjourned at 1:25 p.m. APPROVED: Chairman of IOC Date h:\all\stan\ioc\minutes\1999\May 20,1999 \O-\ IOC Interim Meeting oweWNFwo@or 7IdD10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Page 1 COPY IOC INTERIM MEETING November 16,2005 commencing at 1:30 p.m. 813 W.Northern Lights Boulevard Anchorage,AK 99503 Pages 1 -95,inclusive in Attendance: Henri Dale -GVEA Doug Hall -ML&P John Cooley -Chugach Bernie Smith -AEA Frank Bettine -MEA Tuckerman Babcock -MEA Brian Bjorkquist -AG's office In the Audience: Karl Reiche -AEA Michael Pauley -MEA Becky Gay -AIDEA/AEA Paul Williams -Dryden &LaRue,Inc. Del LaRue -Dryden &LaRue,Inc. Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 IOC Interim Meeting Page 2 Page 4 |PROCEEDINGS 1 MR.DALE:Okay.We will enter work session. 2 MR.DALE:We're starting here.This is the 2 First item on the list is the intertie snow loading3interimmeetingoftheintertieoperatingcommitteehere3problemsandbestpractices.We'd gone into a lengthy4todiscusstwotopicsthatwedidn't finish in our October 4 discussion in our October meeting on this,and when we 5 meeting.So I'm going to try and limit us to mostly 5 left,the State was asking us to adopt language such that 6 talking about those two topics of the intertie snow 6 we didn't wait until first light for de-energizing line 7 loading problems and best practices issue we were talking |7 after we have an alarm. 8 about in the intertie contract adherence discussion.8 I believe that is still their position,and 9 Taking attendance for the IOC membership here,9 Bernie sent us some draft language,which I included and 10 I'm Henri Dale,Golden Valley.10 we should all have. 11 MR.BETTINE:Frank Bettine,MEA.11 We have another visitor.Identify yourself? 12 MR.SMITH:Bernie Smith,Alaska Energy 12 MR.BABCOCK:Tuckerman Babcock with MEA,AEG&T. 13 Authority.13 MR.DALE:Anyways,they have highlighted the 14 MR.COOLEY:John Cooley,Chugach Electric.14 section that they would like to see changed.I would like 15 MR.HALL:Doug Hall,Municipal Light and Powet.15 to --at least my comments are,my requirements is that, 16 MR.DALE:And you're representing AEG&T,16 after the alarm,that I be given sufficient time to start 17 correct?17 generation to ramp down the schedules to allow schedule 18 MR.BETTINE:That's correct,AEG&T.18 changes to occur and an appropriate ramp rate to zero the 19 MR.HALL:We will not be adopting the prior 19 line.I'm not sure that is clear in this language.I 20 minutes at this meeting.We will do that at our normally |20 still see that immediately initiate de-energizing of the 21 scheduled meeting.I did include those in the e-mail,so |21 intertie.Is that your understanding of that language? 22 read them and be prepared to discuss them at the next one.|22 MR.SMITH:IfI may,what I had on one draft 23 And a procedural modification of the agenda.I 23 here is that I had initiating de-energizing --recognizing 24 have those topics on there.Is there any modifications 24 that new generation must be scheduled and placed on line, 25 anyone wants to make?I say this is an interim meeting |25 which must take several hours.Basically identified a Page 3 Page 5 1 just to deal with those topics.I would appreciate it if 1 time.You don't have that.I just thought that might be 2 wekeep our focus narrowed.2 adiscussion point similar to what you just said.It 3 MR.SMITH:Havea brief discussing on 3 should probably be in terms to our knowledge,but that's 4 scheduling?4 what I basically stated. 5 MR.DALE:Okay.5 MR.DALE:Could you read that to me again.| 6 MR.COOLEY:More like get the right time.6 was searching my paperwork and not really listening to 7 MR.HALL:A meeting schedule.7 what you said. 8 MR.DALE:I apologize for that.I was confused |8 MR.SMITH:I kind of defined what I thought you 9 myself.We will add that on the work session as item C.|9 meant from the last discussion we had. 10 Committee reports and correspondence.There wag 10 MR.DALE:You may want to pass that on,since 11 some correspondence that I included in your packets that]11 nobody else has that. 12 had to do with the meeting that we're having today,and |12 The other comment that I have to it --minor 13 just so that you have it.I think there was a letter from |13 comments.My name is spelled wrong on the signature page. 14 MEA and the other minutes.14 MR.SMITH:That's too bad.Pardon me. 15 Okay.Visitor comments.We seem to have some |15 MR.DALE:I'm sure that it's southern or 16 visitors today.Would you each identify yourselves?16 something for Henri.That's my comments on it.Let's go 17 MR.PAULEY:Michael Pauley with Matanuska |17 around the table.Frank? 18 Electrical Association.No comments.18 MR.BETTINE:Yeah,trying to address that 19 MR.WILLIAMS:Paul Williams with Dryden &|19 second item there where it says,"immediately initiate 20 LaRue.20 de-energization of intertie,"I think we should probably 21 MR.LARUE:Del LaRue with Dryden &LaRue.|21 add this,"Consistent with prudent utility practices",or 22 MS.GAY:Becky Gay with the Alaska Energy 22 however would cover it.It was intended that language to 23 Authority.23 be to de-energize soon as practical,with the thought that 24 MR.BJORKQUIST:I'm Brian Bjorkquist with th¢24 you're going to have to have some time to bring up 25 Department of Law.25 additional generation.I think it's consistent with the 2 (Pages 2 to 5) Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 IOC Interim Meeting Page 6 Page 8 1 prudent utility practices is to do it as rapidly as 1 MR.BETTINE:It would be a rare circumstance -- 2 possible and not dilly-dally with not getting the intertie |2 MR.DALE:Do you --normally we schedule to the 3 energized.3 hour.Do you consider canceling schedules on the hour 4 MR.SMITH:Did you see the signatures?4 being prudent or not being prudent;for example,say,five 5 MR.COOLEY:You're suggesting we change 5 after the alarm comes in.I've got schedules that I'm 6 "immediately initiate"to say it with,say,"de-energize 6 committed to for that hour.I'll be starting up units and 7 intertie as soon as practical consistent with prudent 7 all that kind of good stuff,but is the expectation that I 8 utility practice"?8 would be curtailing my Bradley Lake schedules that are 9 MR.BETTINE:Yes.9 going to change on the hour,expire?Supposedly,you 10 MR.HALL:Prudent utility practice.Scheduling |10 know,we try to coordinate things on the hour,basically. 11 practice?11 MR.BETTINE:Understood.My expectation would 12 MR.COOLEY:Yeah.12 be that we would de-energize the intertie as soon as 13 MR.HALL:That's the thing we're doing.We're |13 practicable.In other words,I don't want the intertie 14 limited by starts on the unit and the scheduling the 14 energized any longer than it absolutely has to be once an 15 dispatchers have to do to make sure the numbers run right,15 alarm trips. 16 that everybody runs to the same number.16 I look at this from a legal perspective.If! 17 MR.BETTINE:To make sure I didn't 17 can argue in court that I did everything practical to get 18 misunderstand you,John.I was just saying we should addl8 the line de-energized before somebody gets electrocuted, 19 a"consistent with prudent utility practice"after 19 I've got a lot better argument in court then ifI 20 intertie,with a comma there instead of a period.20 dilly-dally around coming up with excuses whyI didn't 21 MR.HALL:Well,I guess given the fact that 21 de-energize it,was because I was putting units off and on 22 certain items have became contentious about these thingg,22 _line. 23 let's spell it out.I mean,the things that are limiting 23 MR.HALL:Hell,we can just open the breaker 24 us are the scheduling,things the dispatchers have to 24 and dump the northern end. 25 schedule,and then starting the units.25 MR.DALE:There will be outages.I mean,I Page 7 Page 9 1 The unit doesn't always start when you hit the 1 have opened feeders when there was life or limb in danger. 2 start button,you know.It will run up to 50 percent or 2 I mean,that can happen,but we have no direct knowledge 3 75 percent and trip.You go to start another one.You 3 that there is life or limb in danger,what we know is that 4 have to let this one roll down and come back up again.I |4 we're at a position where that could start happening if 5 haven't had a hundred percent success rate on starting 5 there was somebody out there. 6 units.6 MR.BETTINE:Correct. 7 MR.DALE:I think that my understanding of 7 MR.HALL:Where the conditions are right.It 8 prudent utility practice --correct me if you see it 8 doesn't mean it is happening. 9 otherwise --is that we would not be dumping load becausq 9 MR.BETTINE:Well,if we get an alarm,we 10 autility didn't start.You know,if we said we're going 10 obviously know that we have some snow loading on one of 11 to be off in half an hour,we don't hit that half an hour 11 the conductors that is causing it to happen. 12 and dumping load,and it's not expect me to dump a load.|12 MR.HALL:Right,but that's all it means. 13 Ifa unit doesn't start,then |start another unit,as 13 MR.BETTINE:But we don't know whether it's 14 soon as I recognize the problem.14 going to be --we don't know how deep the snow is 15 MR.BETTINE:That's correct.My understanding |15 underneath the conductor at that particular point;we 16 of that language is that you would de-energize --you get |16 don't know if there is anyone out there.So the idea is 17 an alarm,you de-energize the intertie as soon as 17 we get it de-energized as soon as possible to prevent 18 reasonably practicable,understanding that you're going to]18 someone from becoming electrocuted. 19 have to bring units up in Fairbanks,perhaps backing some]19 MR.DALE:Okay.I guess want to make sure our 20 off in Anchorage,but the intent is that we have,you 20 understanding --recognizing there is some flexibility -- 21 know,use the "several hour language”that Bernie has,to |21 MR.HALL:I didn't hear any understanding. 22 say,well,okay,gee,the several hours,does it mean 22 Let's just be specific,I guess,as opposed to continue to 23 three hours,does it mean 12 hours,does it mean 24 hours?23 argue about it.Let's just be specific.Because what I 24 MR.DALE:But you understand it may end up 24 hear Frank saying is different from the way we actually 25 taking several hours,depending on what goes on.25 operate the system.We schedule the system hourly. 3 (Pages 6 to 9) Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 IOC Interim Meeting Page 10 Page 12 1 MR.COOLEY:There is a hazard of turning 1 The units have to be -- 2 somebody's power off,too.2 MR.COOLEY:Yeah,you stil!have to start 3 MR.HALL:Absolutely.3 units,and I guess what I'm hearing is that we're not 4 MR.COOLEY:You have to balance the two,so it}4 going to honor the schedules for the next hour or the 5 would seem to me that,you know,the earliest it could §current hour. 6 happen is it started the next hour.6 MR.HALL:I don't think that is practicable. 7 MR.HALL:Yeah,but I would be very careful 7 There is no reason --at this point,there is no reason, 8 about saying that because if the alarm comes in at 10 8 unless we were --unless five towers went into alarm 9 minutes to the hour,we're not going to get anything 9 simultaneously,to say,man,we've got a real problem,the 10 changed because we can't even get into the ramp cycle at]10 good Lord just dumped the snow,two feet of snow in thd 11 AGC's at that point.Everything would have to be done |11 area or something,to cause this to happen,we can see it 12.manually.Now we're talking about three dispatchers 12 coming.I mean,we can anticipate,look,it looks like by 13 trying to do something manually.13 0300 we're probably going to have Golden Valley start a 14 MR.DALE:If we say "consistent with prudent 14 unit,so why don't we just plan our schedules accordingly. 15 utility practices and scheduling practices",would that --|15 In other words,if the conditions are such that that is 16 MR.BETTINE:I would like to point out 16 occurring,there should be -- 17 something.This is not --you know,if we were doing thib 17 MR.DALE:There could be other units being 18 every day,you know,I would assume that if this was 18 started,too,because allocations become different,so you 19 something that was happening every day with the intertid 19 guys may also be starting. 20 that we would be putting in inset towers,because there |20 MR.HALL:Yeah,quite possible,depending on 21 would be no practical solution.As a matter of fact,our |21 the level of sales. 22 official position is inset towers are the only fix forthe |22 MR.DALE:Yeah.Okay.So what I'm hearing is 23 problem.23 discussion that says starting units --everybody believes 24 MR.DALE:I have heard that.24 starting units,the reasonable amount of time starting 25 MR.BETTINE:But,in the interests of safety,25 units is appropriate.The question is,do you interrupt Page 11 Page 13 1 we would rather see this interim position.1.schedules in between the hour end,as where our schedules 2 MR.DALE:Right.2 typically are at? 3 MR.BETTINE:So what we want is the power ling 3 MR.HALL:Just starting units,I mean,our 4 de-energized as soon as possible.If that means we have |4 units have basically a 20-to-30 minute start under normal 5 to have the operators do it manually and back off the 5 cycle.Emergency,obviously we will do a fast start on 6 generation,that's fine.Because this is not a condition 6 any unit.Fast start counts against our start hours,so 7 that happens every other day.7 obviously we don't like to do that except in emergencies. 8 MR.HALL:Right,but the alarm is not 8 Beyond that,if I have to hit --the start timers on the 9 indicating there is any problem,Frank,and that's not 9 start are all solid state electronics now,so once they 10 prudent utility practice either,to be starting 10 are there,once you hit the start button,it's locked in. 11 generation,would be changing schedules,trying to force]11 MR.SMITH:Would you consider this being an 12 schedules,all right,if there is no --there is potential 12 emergency situation -- 13 fora problem.There isn't --it doesn't say there is a 13 MR.HALL:No,absolutely not.It is not an 14 problem.It just says we have the conditions right which|14 emergency situation,and we have absolutely no proof it's 15 may lead to a problem,and there's the difference.We're |15 ever been an emergency situation if an alarm goes off. 16 already saying,yeah,Golden Valley is willing to go aheadl6 All it's telling is is we have some snow loading going on 17 and increase the cost to their customers to do that,as 17 on the intertie,and if all three conductors load 18 John pointed out,just dumping the people.18 simultaneous,if the snow unloads differentially,we don't 19 MR.BETTINE:We're not asking you to dump 19 have aproblem.That's what the line was designed to do. 20 anybody.I don't think manually adjusting the generation 20 MR.SMITH:That's true. 21 is dumping the load.I think it just requires that,you 21 MR.HALL:I mean,it could reasonably be 22 know,the folks that are dispatching the power talk to 22 assumed that we would take anywhere from one to two hours 23 each other so they can manually adjust generation at the |23 to re-dispatch the system.Start and stop the units that 24 northern end and the southern end.24 need to be started and stopped,re-dispatch the schedule 25 MR.HALL:It's not just a matter of manually.25 to make sure everybody is on the same sheet of music,and 4 (Pages 10 to 13) Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 ' IOC Interim Meeting Page 14 Page 16 1 that's typically what the dispatchers are doing right now.1 is initiating the de-energizing of the process.We're 2 It's 10 minutes to 2,They are not making 2 starting the process to de-energize. 3 changes for the hour coming up at 14 hundred.Those 3 MR.BETTINE:So in normal circumstances we 4 changes are already in.They would be talking to each 4 would expect the line to be de-energized within,say,two 5 other about the hours --the schedule to run to starting 5 hours of an alarm triggering,for example? 6 at 15 hundred hours.That's what they would be doing 6 MR.DALE:Right. 7 right now.Say,okay,we will go ahead and change this.7 MR.BABCOCK:Okay. 8 Since the numbers are already looked in for 14 8 MR.HALL:Again,under normal circumstances. 9 hundred,they could be manually overridden.The problem 9 What we're assuming there is that the start button that 10 with doing that is it tends to create problems.When you 10 Henri hits,that those units come up to synchronizing 11 ask;humans to intervene with the computer,it doesn't 11 speed,and we get them on line and are able to load them. 12 always work out perfectly.And we have all seen plenty of |12 Ifhe hits a start button,and 15 minutes into the ramp, 13 situations of that,where human intervention has caused 13 into the start cycle,it spins back down,flames out and 14 problems as opposed to solve problems.14 spins out,now he's got to start from zero again and go 15 MR.DALE:Do you have a proposal?15 up.We're not going to cut him off and say,well,it's 16 MR.BABCOCK:Sounds like Doug is saying between]16 two hours,you're out of here,Henri. 17 one and hours after the alarm goes off --17 MR.BJORKQUIST:But for language that's here, 18 MR.HALL:Under normal circumstances --18 it seems like if we have what's here,add the prudent 19 MR.DALE:That's roughly the wayI think I see 19 utility practice that AEG&T has suggested,then add --I 20 things is,you know,typically I would probably be able to 20 think there are three components we're talking about: 21 do it by the end of the hour we're in,but if it were to 21 Starting units,backing off units,and scheduling.And 22 happen five minutes before the hour,I'm not going to be 22 then add,at the end of that,which will normally be one 23 able to make that hour.I'm going to be well into the 23 to two hours or whatever,I think we're covering 24 next one.24 everything as opposed to leaving anything ambiguous. 25 MR.HALL:Well,if it happens at 15,and you've 25 MR.DALE:I'm agreeing with that.We just Page 15 Page 17 1 got an 18 or 20 minutes start on that unit,you're going 1 don't want to get ourselves into a situation where the 2 to be in the next hour before the unit comes up to speed |2 letter of the wording restricts us to something abnormal 3 and loads.3 that we're not expecting.An example might be the two 4 MR.BETTINE:So rather than put "prudent 4 inches at Talkeetna thing:You will do this at two 5 utility practice,"we want to put in there "we expect this |5 inches.Well,what if the ice is not frozen,what if the 6 to happen,you know,within approximately two hours"?|6 snowmachines,you know,we don't want to get ourselves 7 MR.DALE:I think scheduling is a big deal at 7 stuck with the letter of the word;we want to make sure 8 our other utilities.It is a big deal with us.I would 8 that the understanding is that we do it in a controlled 9 be surprised if prudent utility practices meant throwing |9 fashion without outages. 10 outall!the scheduling,because we're all interconnected.|10 MR.SMITH:So,Henri,if we just said,right 11 What happens here affects everybody on the grid,and if |11 after the word intertie,comma,"prudent utility 12 everybody doesn't do things in a coordinated manner,12 practice,"recognizing that new generation must be 13 frequency goes up and frequency goes down,if we aren't|13 scheduled,"and I would say place a line "within the one 14 all ramping at exactly the same --I know my computer is|14 to two hours,"will that satisfy everybody? 15 set up to do the ramps at,you know,starting at five 15 MR.DALE:I would not have a problem with 16 minutes before and going five minutes after.Itcanbe |16 saying typically takes one to two hours.If you want to 17 overrode,but the guys have enough nonfamiliarity with |17 say force majeure.You know,if you want to throw some 18 overriding it that you're asking for trouble to ask them |18 other words in there saying that it could exceed. 19 to override the natural ramps.19 My intent,you know,when I'm told there is an 20 MR.BABCOCK:It seems that if you leave the |20 alarm,I'm going to be doing everything I can to get 21 language the way you've got it so far,with the discussion]21 things done in a timely manner,I just don't want to be 22 that's just taken place,to clarify the one to two hours.22 put into a position where if something doesn't go like 23 MR.HALL:I'm just saying spell it out,so 23 clockwork -- 24 there is no question under normal circumstances the 24 MR.SMITH:That's why I had the word "may" 25 schedule will be modified within one to two hours,whicl|25 instead of shall,"may take one to two hours”. 5 (Pages 14 to 17) Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 IOC Interim Meeting Page 18 Page 20 1 MR.HALL:Under normal circumstances.1 sentence,as I recall,there was a grammatical strangeness 2 MR.SMITH:Under normal circumstances.2 about that sentence,too. 3 MR.DALE:I would like to be able to have 3 MR.HALL:Which one? 4 something legible enough that we can vote and adopt it in 4 MR.DALE:The one with 1407.Every time I read 5 this meeting.5 it it sounds odd.I'm trying to determine what it is.I 6 MR.BJORKQUIST:Bernie,would you like me tq 6 guess it's okay.It just looks strange when I read it. 7 have that drafted up,and if it needs to be changed,we 7 MR.SMITH:Also,in one of the earlier drafts, 8 can easily do that.8 in the second paragraph,Talkeetna airport,I had 9 MR.SMITH:We can bring a laptop in hereto do |9 something similar to what Doug was saying.Utility should 10 all this stuff.10 add language to indicating actual procedures because 11 MR.BETTINE:So how would this language 11 utilities actually use their judgement.In other words, 12 sound --12 you may have two inches on the ground,but you may havé 13 MR.HALL:And then the other part in the 13 open water;you have to have judgement.You have to have 14 modification,a question I had,since it came from Bernie]14 utilities make some kind of a judgment call.I don't know 15 why was the 1407 highlighted?15 how to word that correctly. 16 MR.SMITH:Because of the new report that 16 MR.DALE:I know we discussed that in October, 17 Dryden had --this was the old one that was adopted in |17 that there was a question.I think there was a "will"in 18 December of '04,and with the report that came out,they |18 there,Frank.I know you pointed out to us that there was 19 had no --19 aviolation of the language of the procedure. 20 MR.DALE:Well,as we recall --as I recall --20 MR.BETTINE:Right.I mean,like,this year, 21 I don't know what everybody else does --my recollectior]21 we have had very cold weather,which is probably frozen 22 is that Paul gave us the presentation that we were 22 most of the rivers,and very little snow.So when we got 23 actually --this is a conservative number.We could 23 two inches of snow now,in theory you could cross over al 24 reduce it,but they recommended we stay with what it is.]24 the rivers with the snowmachine.I know the Little Su is 25 But when you went in to the 23 feet,it was actually a 25 frozen.I haven't checked the Big Su.Most of the rivers Page 19 Page 21 1 lower number.But the recommendation was to keep it at]1 are frozen.We've had 20 below zero weather out in the 2 the existing level until we had a little more experience 2 area. 3 with it.3 MR.BJORKQUIST:It was my recollection that thd 4 MR.SMITH:I don't have a problem with it.4 utilities were going to look at this and come up witha 5 MR.DALE:Maybe I can ask Paul.Is that your 5 language,but you were targeting toward the end of the 6 recollection?6 month to come up with something because of people's 7 MR.WILLIAMS:Yes.7 vacation schedules and that type of thing.So my 8 MR.DALE:You were actually speaking.8 understanding is what we're doing right now is taking care 9 MR.HALL:Let's see what Paul says.9 of one part of this,but there is going to be coming back 10 MR.WILLIAMS:Yeah,that 1407,that is exactly |10 and looking at this other part later to deal with those 11 right.11 issues. 12 MR.SMITH:Still a good number?12 MR.DALE:I would like to get as much done as 13 MR.WILLIAMS:Still a good number.The other |13 possible here. 14 thing that could be changed,though,in the sentence,is 14 MR.HALL:Actually,Henri,that last sentence, 15 it's not determined by analysis of previous events.We 15 the original document was sent to ADA,not to the southern 16 didn't look into,you know,these are the unbalanced 16 control.I happened to start getting a copy.Art wanted 17 loading events we've had.It was done from line models we17 it send to ADA.That's fine.You guys are the ones 18 created.So just change that to an analysis of previous 18 initiated.You wanted to do this.That's fine,because 19 line models.19 the contractor is your contractor. 20 MR.DALE:As determined by....20 MR.BJORKQUIST:But the information should also 21 MR.BJORKQUIST:Previous what?21 goto you -- 22 MR.DALE:Line models.Okay.So the 1407 22 MR.HALL:I got a copy of it,but it was to Art 23 stays,the question mark goes away --23 and me with this other controller being CCd. 24 MR.SMITH:Right.That was for discussion.24 MR.BJORKQUIST:Okay. 25 MR.DALE:And let's make sure that last 25 MR.BETTINE:Actually,that last paragraph 6 (Pages 18 to 21) Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 IOC Interim Meeting Page 22 Page 24 1 needs to be changed because I think it was based upon 1 and determine that. 2 having the alarm go off and then sending someone out to 2 MR.HALL:I think John's right.I mean, 3 patrol the line to determine whether there was a problem]3 because the alarms can clear.If the alarm comes in at 1 4 Now,if we're going to de-energize the line after an alarny 4 A.M.in the morning,by 5 A.M.the winds may have shifted, 5 triggers,then I don't know that monitoring the weather |5 come back in and unloaded the line. 6 station at Douglas and Stevens is,you know,relevant.6 MR.BABCOCK:It would be risky doing that -- 7 What we then need to do is send out a patrol to look at |7 MR.HALL:Why? 8 the lines.8 MR.BABCOCK:You wouldn't know whether your 9 MR.DALE:Makes sense.9 alarm are malfunctioning or not.Once they have actually 10 MR.HALL:Frank is right.The last paragraph 10 gone off,and you de-energize the line,to re-energize it 11 is written --11 without doing what Henri is saying,would be a risky 12 MR.DALE:Because we were going to --12 situation,without physically seeing the line. 13 MR.HALL:Because we were going to not 13 MR.DALE:We wouldn't necessarily know that we 14.de-energize it.14 have differential loading.You know,getting the alarm 15 MR.SMITH:I was wondering if the highlighted |15 tells us everything is evenly loaded up,Snow will fall 16 paragraph should go to the last and then follow --16 off through some period of time.We don't know whether 17 MR.DALE:I'm not sure that we even need to 17 that single conductor --we visibly have to go out there 18 be --once it's de-energized,we don't really need to be |18 and look at it afterwards. 19 doing the detailed monitoring because we're not coming |19 MR.COOLEY:But if the alarm is in and stays 20 back until somebody flags it and visibly gives ita thumbs20__in,and you go look at it and say,yeah,it's still loaded 21 up.2t up,you either have to unload the line and clear the alarm 22 MR.COOLEY:I would suggest we get rid of the |22 or you can't put the line up. 23 last sentence in that last paragraph.23 MR.DALE:We will have to unload the line. 24 MR.SMITH:Starting with if a contractor?24 MR.HALL:I guess,based upon what I've seen, 25 MR.COOLEY:Cannot issue at first light...25 ifthe alarm come in,and six hours later --10 o'clock at Page 23 Page 25 1 MR.HALL:Even the second sentence,John.If 1 night,six hours later the alarm goes away,it's obvious 2 the line is already de-energized and the load cell is 2 we just lost 700 pounds or 800 pounds of snow unloaded on 3 still in alarm,there is no sense in sending a patrol 3 it. 4 contractor.What's he going to tell us?It's loaded up?4 MR.COOLEY:Send the contractor out the next 5 Send MEA out there and unload it.Get it de-energized,g¢5 morning,check it,put it back in service. 6 ahead an unload it and be done with the problem.There ig 6 MR.BETTINE:You don't know if the phase that 7 no sense in sending our contractor out there to say,yeah,|7 doesn't have the alarm on it is unloaded or not.So only 8 it's loaded up.8 one phase --the other two phases could still be loaded up 9 MR.SMITH:Contractor doesn't have the 9 and we wouldn't know it. 10 authority or knowledge to knock off the wire;it has to be |10 MR.DALE:Yeah,a rare occasion,I occasionally 11 MEA.11 agree with Frank. 12 MR.HALL:Has to be MEA.12 MR.HALL:This would be one of those rare 13 MR.DALE:It's almost looking like the entire 13 occasions,is what you're telling us? 14 last paragraph can go,but putting in something that the 14 MR.DALE:That's basically it. 15 southern operator will dispatch the maintenance contractor 15 MR.BETTINE:So then we would just add onto 16 or somebody to fly the line and intends to get it back --16 that same paragraph,"the intertie will remain 17 MR.HALL:As weather permits,because,you 17 de-energized until a patrol is completed"? 18 know,again,we've been shut out of areas for days at a 18 MR.DALE:Yeah. 19 time because of weather.So it's not necessarily at 19 MR.HALL:This is paragraph three or four, 20 first light;it's as conditions permit.20 then,where the highlighting is? 21 MR.COOLEY:So,basically,once the alarm comeg 21 MR.BETTINE:Yeah,I think you just add it on 22 in,we de-energize the line,then in order to get it back,22 to that one. 23 the alarms have to clear before you put them back in 23 MR.SMITH:Yeah.Do you want a laptop or just 24 service.24 take this and go do it in yourself? 25 MR.DALE:Well,we would have to go out there |25 MR.BETTINE:I presume the understanding is 7 (Pages 22 to 25) Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 IOC Interim Meeting Page 26 Page 28 1 that if the line is loaded up,it will remain off,and we 1 MR.COOLEY:Sounds good to me. 2 don't have to explain that?2 MR.HALL:You could actually say within two 3 MR.BJORKQUIST:Could you just repeat that?3 hours,you know. 4 The intertie will remain --4 MR.COOLEY:Sounded good. 5 MR.BETTINE:De-energized until a patrol has 5 MR.BJORKQUIST:You need to read that back to 6 completed,and I don't know if we need to expand that and]6 me. 7 say,will only be re-energized when it has been visually 7 MR.BETTINE:Okay.The last sentence would 8 determined that its --there is no --er --the line is 8 say,"Under normal circumstances,it is anticipated the 9 not loaded excessively.I mean,I don't knowif it's 9 intertie would be de-energized in approximately two hours 10 imputed into that particular statement that we're not 10 after a load cell alarm". 11 going to re-energize it if there is a low sag condition.11 MR.BJORKQUIST:Under normal circumstances,it 12 MR.DALE:I think the assumption is --I agree.12 is anticipated -- 13 I think the assumption is,when we do a patrol,going out |13 MR.BETTINE:The intertie would be 14 there and saying,yeah,this is the patrol,looks 14 de-energized -- 15 terrible.That doesn't qualify as having done the patrol.15 MR.BABCOCK:Let's go with the suggestion about 16 MR.BJORKQUIST:Okay.So what are we adding?16 within -- 17 MR.DALE:"Line will remain de-energized until |17 MR.BETTINE:Okay.Within two hours. 18 the patrol is completed".18 MR.BABCOCK:That's more flexible. 19 MR.BETTINE:Right,and my question is,the 19 MR.BETTINE:After a load cell alarm. 20 understanding has to be or we have to expand that to just |20 MR.BJORKQUIST:It is anticipated that -- 21 flying a patrol doesn't allow us to re-energize the line.21 MR.BETTINE:No that."It is anticipated the 22 Patrol means we inspect the line,and if its still loaded 22 intertie would be de-energized within two hours after a 23 _up,the patrol calls back and says it still loaded up,and 23 load cell alarm". 24 we de-energize it,if you just read the letter of the 24 Shorthand wasn't your strong suit? 25 sentence,you would just say,well,we did the patrol,25 MR.BJORKQUIST:No. Page 27 Page 29 1 wecan close back in now.1 MR.DALE:I would like to see a date somewhere 2 MR.BJORKQUIST:So what you're meaning to say 2 up at the top of the page,since everything was,you know, 3 is the patrol is completed and the line unloaded?3 referred to as the December 8 protocol,this is going to 4 MR.BETTINE:Right.And the line determined to]4 be the November 16th --that's my mother's birthday. 5 be ina safe condition.5 MR.SMITH:Henri,do you want to address the 6 MR.HALL:Right,patrol is completed and ensure |6 judgment thing under the two inches? 7 there is no danger to the public or something to that 7 MR.DALE:Yeah.We had discussion last time 8 effect.8 that a concern was when you had two inches of snow that 9 MR.BJORKQUIST:The patrol is completed and the 9 the procedure said we we will send somebody out,and we 10 line is determined to be safe?10 hadn't been doing that because the rivers were open and 11 MR.BETTINE:To be in a safe condition,right.11 that sort of thing.How would we modify this to recognize 12 Or any other wording that we come up with that's better |12 that there may be times that we don't send somebody out? 13.than that.13 MR.HALL:Maybe it's time we actually examine 14 MR.BJORKQUIST:Okay.I'll go have this typed |14 this,Henri.Because,again,two inches comes from when 15 up so everybody can look at it,but before I do that,we 15 we initially started this,and we were trying to baseline 16 need to go back to the fourth paragraph,and I just need 16 our data.So after every snowfall,what we wanted was the 17 to make sure I understand what it is we have agreed that |17 contractor to go out,and that's when Paul had all that 18 that language will be after the last word,the intertie,18 information for those guys where they had to stop at the 19 comma?19 tower,take measurements of snow density and all the other 20 MR.BETTINE:Here's what I have written and see |20 things.Well,do we have adequate baseline now? 21 if everybody agrees with this.Comma,consistent with 21 MR.LARUE:It would nice to see a real snow 22 prudent utility practice,period.Okay.Under normal 22 event that had something happen,but,you know,I'm sure 23 circumstances,it is anticipated the intertie would be 23 the base -- 24 de-energized in approximately two hours after a load cell |24 MR.HALL:That's what I'm thinking.We have 25 alarm.Does that work for everybody?25 accumulated enough data over the years,other than we 8 (Pages 26 to 29) Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 IOC Interim Meeting Page 30 Page 32 1 haven't had an incidents.We haven't had incidents of 1 and we don't see another snowfall for three weeks,and we 2 measuring stuff,but that's the reason we were sending 2 get two inches then,well,what are we sending them out ta 3 them after two inches:Go take measurements,go take 3 do?Unless Henri says,like we say,unless we want their 4 measurements.So we have something to work off of.We}4 presence out on the right of way,and the if that's the 5 havea pretty good baseline data.Now we have to figure |5 case,then what we should say is at the direction of 6 out what precipitates a patrol.What's the reason for 6 southern controller or at a minimum of once a month during 7 sending people out.And obviously two inches doesn't do|7 the winter months or something like that. 8 it.Two inches can't load the line,can't do anything.8 MR.COOLEY:What I was saying is he only goes 9 There is no way you can accumulate anything with two 9 when you tell him,but you normally would send him out 10 inches of snow.10 after some amount of new snow comes. 11 MR.DALE:But it does give us a presence out 11 MR.BETTINE:I brought this up last time.I 12 there,a mechanism for being out there,every now and 12 asked how you guys came up with two inches,and it was 13 then,see what's going on.13 just arbitrary,but the problem really is it could snow 14 MR.HALL:Initially,that was the thing.When 14 two inches at Talkeetna and snow six feet in the mountaing 15 there was Stan,when we first started doing this,was 15 where the transmission line is.So we do need some 16 doing it,said,okay,do we let the contractor decide when |16 trigger event that sends out the contractor up there to 17 he wants to go out?No,we can't do that.We have to set |17 take alook.And since we don't have load cell alarms on 18 acriteria that says you can go out,but you can only go 18 every tower,there is always the possibility that we do 19 out when this happens,We don't want you going out every 19 have a low condition,and we just simply don't know abou 20 time a snowflake falls because you want to take your 20°it. 21 snowmachine out and play.So we've got some kind of =|21 MR.DALE:You know,I'm okay with going out in 22 criteria;we have to develop some kind of a criteria where |22 two inches,and I understand that what's at Talkeetna,and 23 they know they have a job to do as opposed to,well,we're}23.Talkeetna gets snowed on pretty regularly.Two inches is 24 going to go generate some income today because the sky i$24 good.It gives a regular presence on there.I just don't 25 overcast and we feel like riding.25 want to be tied into wording that if the river is open or Page 31 Page 33 1 MR.DALE:Probably a worthy thing to do,but I 1 the contractor can't get out that we're violating our 2 don't know that --do you think we would come to an 2 procedures.I just want to recognize that there are 3 agreement on something?Anything we proposed would be 3 external things going on that may make it so that we miss 4 arbitrary.I'm almost resigned just to leave the two 4 apatrol. 5 inches now and work on what a better number would be.|5 MR.BETTINE:The other question is going to be: 6 MR.HALL:Well,I mean,if we leave two inches,|6 Do we want to do a helicopter patrol if we can't do a 7 we need to do something like Bernie is saying.We need t@ 7 ground patrol? 8 add something that says --8 MR.HALL:Remember,our snow load contractor, 9 MR.SMITH:Utilities actually use some 9 our patrol contractor is strictly a ground contractor. 10 judgement.10 MR.BETTINE:Yeah. 11 MR.HALL:Right.That there will be some 11 MR.HALL:We don't introduce a helicopter 12 discretion done by either the state --12 patrol unless --if we're sending you guys out to do 13 MR.SMITH:Should be the utilities.13 something,chances you are going to be send a crew out, 14 MR.HALL:That's fine.I don't have a problem 14 you're going to go out with a crew because we strongly 15 with that.This is aimed at our contractors so that he is 15 suspect that there is a problem or something out there 16 not making a determination,you know what,I'm going to dd6_that needs to be taken care of. 17 apatrol every other day because I need an income,I've 17 MR.BABCOCK:How many times did the two inches 18 got some bills to pay,and we do have to be very cognizant|18 _initiate a patrol last winter? 19 of that.19 MR.HALL:We kind of have to ignore the 20 MR.COOLEY:In that paragraph,if you took the |20 beginning of the season because you can't gauge anything. 21 "or"out and say "at the direction of the southern 21 MR.COOLEY:10 to 14? 22 controller,comma,normally after a snow fall of more than}22 MR.BABCOCK:I thought it was 11. 23 two inches,”so you're the one telling them when to go?|23 MR.COOLEY:A dozen times. 24 MR.HALL:Then we get into things not normal.|24 MR.BABCOCK:I think if you leave the two 25 I mean,if we get two inches of snow up there this week |25 inches,we're just dealing with a dozen times during the 9 (Pages 30 to 33) Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 IOC Interim Meeting Page 34 Page 36 1 winter a patrol might initiated.1 contractor or the southern controller. 2 MR.DALE:Ijust want a caveat on there that 2 MR.COOLEY:I like southern controller 3 there may be times it's impractical or impossible,but,3 determines it's not practicable. 4 you know,impractical,something like that,for the patrol 4 MR.SMITH:Based on information he gets from 5 contractor to get out.5 the contractor? 6 MR.HALL:Right,and mostly applies --what 6 MR.COOLEY:Or whatever -- 7 we're talking about here applies to the early season,the 7 MR.HALL:Or the information available. 8 transition from fall to winter.Because unlike this year 8 MR.SMITH:Or information available,that makes 9 where we've had cold weather that may freeze the river,9 sense. 10 but we don't have snow,again,a two-inch snow after it's 10 MR.BJORKQUIST:Is that okay? 11 been cold and we have no snow pack on the ground,they're |11 MR.BETTINE:That works. 12 not going anywhere.They're not going to run their 12 MR.BJORKQUIST:Shall I go and have this typed 13 machines over bare ground and tear them up.So this 13.up? 14 transition season,once we get the snow packed down,then 14 MR.DALE:That will work. 15 they pretty well determine --I can look at NOAA's weather |15 MR.BJORKQUIST:Why don't we take a five-minute 16 site at Talkeetna,see two inches,they look at it and say 16 break? 17 three inches in the last 24 hours,we will go out today.17 MR.DALE:Sure.We will recess for five 18 I verify that snow has happened,go ahead and make the 18 minutes. 19 patrol,because we got snow pack on the ground.When they |19 (Recess taken.) 20 call and say it snowed two inches last night,but that's 20 MR.HALL:Bernie,you were saying something 21 all there is,we're not taking our machines out in 21 about the last sentence in the second paragraph,"The 22 November.22 patrol contractor will check and report to the southern 23 MR.BJORKQUIST:Here's some suggested language.|23 controller by e-mail daily."I believe that's the way 24 At the end of that sentence after Talkeetna airport,24 it's stipulated in their contract. 25 insert,"unless the southern controller determines that a 25 MR.SMITH:Yeah. Page 35 Page 37 1 patrol is impracticable".1 MR.HALL:It is your contract,not ours. 2 MR.HALL:See,the problem is I don't have any 2 MR.BJORKQUIST:But we do require them to 3 way to determine a patrol is impracticable.I'm in 3 report to you,that's covered.The fact that we also 4 Anchorage.4 require them to send it to us -- 5 MR.COOLEY:If the rivers are open?5 MR.BETTINE:Doesn't need to be in there. 6 MR.HALL:I didn't make that determination.6 MR.BJORKQUIST:--doesn't need to be in there. 7 MR.COOLEY:If you did it based on what he told |7 That's just what we require of them.What you 8 you?Ifhe's fibbing,of course you got a problem,but.8 characterize as a cross-copy or a copy to you,that is the 9 MR.HALL:I mean,I have remote information,is |9 report to you that is required under their protocol. 10 all I can goon.So I'm making a determination on what --|10 MR.HALL:Right,but it wasn't the southern 11 there may be holes in the information.11 controller that asked for this.It was the state 12 MR.BABCOCK:Basically your contractor would bd2 specifically that initiated this entire process,okay? 13 contacting you and you would be judging on what they tol#13 MR.BJORKQUIST:That's true. 14 you,whether or not it's practical to have them go ahead,14 MR.HALL:And you're the owner,so it should ba 15.do the patrol,which gives you control over how many timqsl5 go to you and -- 16 they go out,and they are going to be making a pitch --to |16 MR.BJORKQUIST:And AEA is receiving it,but 17.the extent they want the money,they are going to make a |17 the protocol is requiring that it also go to you,which is 18 pitch they should go.18 also required of the patrol contractor,that you get the 19 MR.HALL:Oh,yeah.19 report at the same time by e-mail,because you,as 20 MR.BABCOCK:So they will provide you the 20 southern controller,are the ones that uses the 21 information,you need to tell them it's impractical,but 21 information to make all these determinations. 22 someone has to make the decision.22 MR.HALL:Okay,but I want to see something 23 MR.BJORKQUIST:Unless it's the southern 23 about the state in here.I don't want somebody saying thd 24 controller,then who?24 southern controller did not notify the state.Okay,your 25 MR.DALE:It's either going to be the 25 contractor,your contractor.So it needs to be said in 10 (Pages 34 to 37) Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 IOC Interim Meeting Page 38 Page 40 1 here,too,that the fact that the state is being advised 1 MR.BETTINE:You know,once again I'll restate 2 of whatever the conditions are.2 that we believe the only long-term solution is put inset 3 MR.BJORKQUIST:So you want,"if the patrol 3 towers in to cure the problem,but absent that,we want to 4 contractor will check and report to the southern 4 move towards safety.We believe this interim step is a 5 controller and state by e-mail daily";that covers what 5 move in that direction.We obviously anticipate someone 6 you want?6 flying the line and making the determination that it's 7 MR.HALL:That's what Art insisted.7 safe. 8 MR.BJORKQUIST:I will go and have that 8 MR.DALE:Thank you.My only change I would 9 inserted.9 like to see,and try to keep from nickel and dime it,in 10 MR.SMITH:Whoa,whoa,whoa.10 the first paragraph when we refer to the Alaska intertie. 11 MR.DALE:Before you go,let's make sure we 11 I think technically it's the Anchorage Fairbanks intertie; 12 read the whole thing.12 is that other people's recollection? 13 MR.COOLEY:The other thing is our chunky 13 MR.COOLEY:It changed. 14 sentence.The parens about "over the bare conductor",|14 MR.DALE:Oh,it changed afterwards? 15_really belongs after the word "of snow".15 MR.BETTINE:I think it is Alaska intertie, 16 MR.BETTINE:I guess I have a question as to 16 it's not the Alaskan intertie.No "N". 17 whether that paragraph needs to be in there.It's good 17 MR.SMITH:Right there. 18 information,but it's really not a procedure.18 MR.HALL:Henri,did you want to rework that 19 MR.DALE:Just telling us what the 1407 refers |19 last sentence in that last paragraph? 20 to.20 MR.DALE:No,verbally I think Frank and are 21 MR.COOLEY:The whole paragraph?21 agreeing to the same consent. 22 MR.BETTINE:The whole paragraph.22 MR.BETTINE:We're on record over here. 23 MR.DALE:Yeah,I agree it's klunky and maybe |23 MR.HALL:For what,Frank? 24 worth doing something with,because I haven't been happy24 MR.BETTINE:I think Henri is on record for 25 with the way that went for a long time.25 putting in inset towers. Page 39 Page 41 1 MR.COOLEY:How about "it needs an average of |1 MR.DALE:No. 2 1407 pounds of snow above the weight of the conductor"?|2 MR.SMITH:I'm glad you said no.Does that 3 MR.DALE:That sounds good to me.Put the 3 satisfy everybody? 4 paragraph in there.4 MR.BJORKQUIST:I will go and have this 5 MR.BJORKQUIST:What's happening?5 changed. 6 MR.COOLEY:Move the parenthesis about "over |6 MR.DALE:Would you like to be present for the 7 the bare conductor weight",move it two words to the 7 continuation? 8 right,so it comes after the word "of snow".8 MR.BJORKQUIST:You can continue.I'll be 9 MR.SMITH:Okay.That does make it a lot 9 back. 10 better.10 MR.DALE:Allright.Well,assuming everybody 11 MR.DALE:And in the last sentence where we 11 is happy with how it comes back,we will all get it 12 have,you know,we're going to patrol and determine that |12 signed.I think we will also take a motion for the 13 the line is in a safe condition,I think I agree with 13 minutes to vote and adopt this document,then we will also 14 Frank with what that entailed.I just want to verify that 14 sign the document. 15 your MEA/AEG&T has an overriding belief that the intertie15 I think instead of moving into the intertie 16 is not safe without inset towers,should we de-energize 16 contract adherence,John had wanted to briefly talk about 17.this thing,you're not going to insist that we put in the 17 scheduling,and this may be a good one to do while Brian 18 inset towers before the line is safe enough to 18 is out.I'll let John talk.I suspect I'm part of the 19 re-energize?19 problem. 20 MR.HALL:Don't be giving him any ideas.20 MR.COOLEY:I guess,this,to me,it's not 21 You just wrote him a blank check.21 acceptable to be changing the time of the meeting the 22 MR.BETTINE:I like that idea.22 night before or late in the afternoon.You know,people 23 MR.DALE:I just want to make sure we're on the |23 make schedules.They agree before,you know,other 24 same page.24 commitments,and it's just not fair,and in this 25 MR.HALL:We are now.25 particular case,the October meeting,we all agreed it was 11 (Pages 38 to 41) Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 IOC Interim Meeting Page 42 Page 44 1 going to be at 10,and nobody said anything up until,you |1 discussed,it's right there in the protocol.The purpose 2 know,Henri sent out an e-mail.The minutes said 10 and |2 of the patrol is to determine there is no ground clearance 3 his notes said one,and I didn't get it until this 3 problem. 4 morning.4 MR.BETTINE:That's the other words I was 5 MR.HALL:I didn't get it until this morning.5 looking for.If you're going to make that correction,I 6 MR.DALE:I apologize that I had documentation |6 think on the first sentence the SLMS indicates the 7 saying it was 10 in the minutes and from previous 7 intertie has one or more load cells,instead of load cell. 8 meetings.I had e-mails implying it was 1,and depending]8 Just a grammatical correction,but if you've got to make a 9 on what stickie note was on my terminal ]was looking at,|9 correction you might as well make that one. 10 Iwas sending out e-mails.I apologize for that,and I 10 MR.BJORKQUIST:Are there any others? 11 agree that we shouldn't be changing the meeting times with 11 MR.BETTINE:Not at this time. 12 late notice.I think I sent out stuff almost 9:30 last 12 MR.BETTINE:Thank you.That's the wording wa 13 night,and I will endeavor to be more prompt on sending |13 were looking for. 14 stuff out and sending out more accurate information.14 MR.DALE:Back to where we were.So,anyway,a 15 MR.COOLEY:Thank you.15 spreadsheet was compiled of everybody's comments and 16 MR.DALE:Let's move on,then,to the intertie 16 suggestions.I divided it into three different types of 17 contract adherence.Way back when,the state had a board]17 sections,although I'm perfectly willing to reorganize 18 meeting.They had a board meeting,and they askedthe |18 things.One that I talked about being actual practice, 19 utilities to compile a list of items that we felt we would 19 which is maybe a problem at the time.Other things that 20 like to have changed,or that we had problems with,or 20 were just suggestions of people would like to see,and the 21 that we weren't adhering to.I had asked all the 21 third section was other past problems that probably just 22 utilities to send me their comments,and I would compile |22 didn't seem to fit into the other two,and some 23 them,which I have done,and Bernie helped me on that.|23 generalized comments. 24 Okay,let's go back to our first.Let's all 24 So,anyway,I would like to start going through 25 read it over one more time.25 these and see if there is something that we can cross out Page 43 Page 45 1 MR.SMITH:Did everybody get a copy?Do we 1 because we tighten up what we're doing,or if it's 2 need a motion here?2 something that needs to be discussed at a further time. 3 MR.DALE:We will do that a later on.3 It's my understanding that the state and the utilities are 4 MR.BABCOCK:I have a suggestion for that last |4 also discussing this at a different level also.I believe 5 sentence.In rereading this,what is referred to as 5 Brian and some of the other folks may be discussing some 6 problem that is being addressed is the conductor clearance]6 of these issues also. 7 problem.That's mentioned in two other paragraphs.Sol |7 MR.SMITH:Before we go through all these 8 think that last sentence,it would be MEA would feel 8 details,I would like to know from MEAif there is -- 9 better about being the contractor there making that 9 AEG&T,would they agree to these changes or are they not 10 determination or responding to it,I guess.If it said,10 going to agree to any modification to the Alaska intertie 11 and it is determined that there is no conductor clearance |11 agreement? 12 problem.That is what that is for.It's not to make any 12 MR.BETTINE:We're not going to agree to any 13.other judgments about the foundations of the towers.Whenl3 modification.Our position is that --I assume everyone 14 that patrol goes out,they are just looking at the 14 has received a copy of this November 14 letter. 15 clearance problems on the line,is what that patrol is 15 MR.DALE:The recent one?Yeah,I believe I 16 supposed to be doing,and it's just keeping exactly the 16 e-mailed that out. 17 same,possibly may lead to conductor clearance problem,|17 MR.BETTINE:I just wanted to make sure 18 creates a situation that may or may create a ground 18 everybody did.Our position is that the agreement is 19 reclearance.Intertie remains de-energized and it is 19 fatally flawed.The mere fact that we have all these 20 determined there is it no conductor clearance problems,20 items listed certainly indicates that the agreement has 21 that's all they have to go do.And that way,if there is 21 many,many problems,and our position is it is just so 22 a leaning tower or something,it can still be energized.22 fatally flawed we just we need to scratch the agreement 23 I don't know what other conditions might come up.If you|23 and start all over.We're not going to sit here and try 24 limit to that,instead ofjust going back to the minutes 24 to work through this line by line to try correct the 25 of this meeting to find out what Frank and Henri 25 agreement.It just needs to be scratched and start all 12 (Pages 42 to 45) Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 IOC Interim Meeting re|OODAMNBWNKDUANAUNAHRWNPage 46 over. MR.DALE:Golden Valley's position is that the agreement has lasted for over 20 years,and if this is all that you can come up with after 20 years of operation on something where we have never had an agreement in the past,that I think we're doing pretty good.I think we can address many of these,most of them,and I think the agreement is a good one for all the utilities in onNMWHPage 48 think about that or I didn't think about it,but this is a good many contracts that I am involved in right now,you know,that I would sure like to change a few things in there,but,hey,I signed a contract;I agreed to the tules. Anyways,I would like to go through these item by item,and I certainly,you know,as odd as it sounds,I would like to hear MEA's position.I know you don't want Alaska.9 to waste the time being in here,but I would appreciate MR.HALL:It's ML&P's position also that the 10 your staying for it.My intent is to,after we're done, agreement,with a little bit of fine tuning,which is what |11 to sign the resolution,but you kind of said that you --I this document that Henri has presented is,what is 12 assume you're going to stay? required,and ML&P has no wishes to terminate this 13 MR.BETTINE:Oh,absolutely,yes. contract.14 MR.DALE:You said you didn't want to waste MR.COOLEY:Chugach likewise thinks it's bettey 15 time. to fix what we got here than to try to start from scratch.|16 MR.BETTINE:No,I didn't say that.Bernie MR.DALE:Okay,going back.17 said that. MR.SMITH:Mr.Chairman?18 MR.SMITH:I said that.I'm not going MR.DALE:Oh,yes,I'm sorry.Forgot you.19 anywhere. 20 MR.SMITH:That's no problem.I guess,I mean,|20 MR.DALE:Ithink your letter said you didn't 21 lagree with what you've said.I think we can fix the 21 +want to waste time. 22 agreement to these minor problems that are here and make22 We got the snow load monitoring procedure back. 23 ita better agreement,but in lieu of that,it would be 23 MR.SMITH:Do you all have a snow load 24 very difficult for us to go through all this time and 24 monitoring procedures on your power lines.Not the 25 waste because the agreement does state that all five have|25 transmission lines,but the power lines,do you actually Page 47 Page 49 1 to sign more any modifications,any change,any amendment!have a procedure that you all follow when the snow gets up 2 to the agreement,so if we're trying to modify this and we |2 there? 3 have somebody at the table that's emphatically stated they |3 MR.BETTINE:Other than just ground patrol,no. 4 are not going to do,then I think it's a waste oftime.4 MR.SMITH:You send them out just at a 5 MR.DALE:Well,the intertie operating 5 particular time?I mean,just curious. 6 committee has limitations on what it can change.Those 6 MR.BETTINE:When we have heavy snows,we have 7 are pretty clear,that we have many limitations.Most of 7 crews out examining our lines,not just necessarily for 8 these are things that we have being lax on.I mean,if 8 accumulation;but we have snow load,you know,on trees 9 you're going to budget 13 months in advance,we cando |9 that are bending over,so we have --when we have bad 10 that.You know,we don't have to change it.It's not 10 storms,we have crews out all over trying to monitor the 11 optimal,but we can do that.11 conditions of the lines. 12 Some things where a group may say that they no 12 MR.DALE:Similar sort of thing.This is well 13 longer wish or refuse to do the obligations they have 13 beyond anything that Golden Valley does on its system. 14 under the contract,I have a problem with that.I mean,14 Okay.Well,what I would like to do is continue 15 you're essentially saying,I signed up and agreed to do 15 ain work session,and when we get to item seven,formal 16 such and such,but I don't want to now and,therefore,you]16 operating committee actions,I'll make a motion to adopt 17 need to scrap it.That's not how a contract normally 17 the November 16,2005 snow load monitoring procedures,and 18 works.You have obligations and you live by them.If 18 we can all sign off on it if we still agree with the 19 somebody has severe concerns with it,they can always put}19 language by that time. 20 in to not be part of it.That is an option for some,if 20 MR.HALL:Mr.Chairman,how long did you want 21 they have some strings attached,if you want to do that 21 to go on in this work session?We're not going to 22 option,but what I'm getting at is just saying that there 22 complete this today. 23 are things here that people don't want to do anymore isn't |23 MR.DALE:What are other people's commitments 24 =sufficient cause to void the contract.24 for today's meeting? 25 It's unfortunate that 20 years ago you didn't 25 MR.COOLEY:I would like to be out by 4. 13 (Pages 46 to 49) Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 ° IOC Interim Meeting Page 50 Page 52 1 MR.DALE:Okay,we will go as far as we canon]1 MR.COOLEY:We ought to rent a bus for the same 2 this,and I may need to call another interim meeting at 2 price? 3 some time to continue or possibly we may be able to do |3 MR.DALE:They have brought that up in many -- 4 things by e-mail.Just see how far we get.4 MR.COOLEY:The whole issue --the operational 5 So somewheres around quarter till,we will move |5 issue,was that spelled out in here,too? 6 out of work session and finish up the formalities.Soundg 6 MR.BJORKQUIST:I don't know what the 7 okay for everybody.7 operational issue is. 8 MR.COOLEY:May I ask on Matanuska's letter,|8 MR.HALL:Operational issues previously 9 the last paragraph on the first page basically indicates 9 identified by MEA's southern maintenance contract.I'm 10 there is three problems,safety,cost and operational 10 not sure what those are either. 11 issues that had to be satisfied.I presume the safety 11 MR.BABCOCK:We have outlined those concerns in 12 meaning the inset towers?12 the August 12 letter. 13 MR.BETTINE:Correct.13 MR.SMITH:Do you have a copy of the August 12 14 MR.COOLEY:Is the cost allocation,is it 16 14 letter? 15 andahalf,83 percent energy capacity problem;is that |15 MR.COOLEY:Okay.Thank you.That's it. 16 the issue or what's the issue there?16 MR.DALE:Okay.Let's begin at the beginning, 17 MR.BABCOCK:I think we went over that in 17 I guess.I've got the intertie contract with me.Some of 18 writing in our letter to the state.18 these excerpts are kind of hard to figure out what is 19 MR.COOLEY:Did we have a copy?19 going on,but the first one is 3.1.5 where the utilities 20 MR.BABCOCK:Well,rather than stipulate,we |20 will operate their system to minimize disturbances and 21 have tried to get some exact thoughts in the writing.If [21 propagating from one system to another.The allegation is 22 the state has a copy,I didn't bring a copy of that 22 that AEG&T doesn't operate the MEA part of their system 23 letter.23 that way.I believe MEA's letter of the 14th says they 24 MR.SMITH:Which letter are you referring to?|24 don't believe they have an obligation to operate their 25.Which date?25 system this way. Page 51 Page 53 1 MR.DALE:November 14.1 MR.HALL:Specifically,what is the contention? 2 MR.BABCOCK:The earlier one from Jim Walker to 2 MR.DALE:It's a compilation of a lot of 3.Ron Miller.3 things,but I believe it's the open loop request. 4 MR.DALE:That was the long one that was 4 MR.BABCOCK:See,part of the problem --and I 5S presented after the board meeting?5 don't know that MEA is going to stay to go through this 6 MR.BABCOCK:Right.6 because,frankly,Henri,this is a cover.If you look 7 MR.DALE:I do have a copy my packet,if 7 through this,about a third of these things are designed 8 somebody needs it.8 to use amending the IOC agreement in order to go around 9 MR.BJORKQUIST:It's one of two different 9 MEA,how we operate our system and tie our hands.AEG&T 10 letters.The August 12th letter.10 does it this way;MEA would not let GVEA upgrade its line, 11 MR.BABCOCK:Best way to answer John's 11.MEA may be not walking in lock-step and keeping its mouth 12 question.12 shut. 13 MR.BJORKQUIST:What's the question?13 MR.DALE:I don't remember that one. 14 MR.COOLEY:Well,it says there were three 14 MR.BABCOCK:Various things have been 1S issues.Safety,which is the inset towers.Cost 15 identified.MEA is not going to support any amendment to 16 allocation,I was questioning,is that,you know,the 16 16 this contract.We think that the fact that you have 17 anda half 83 percent or was it some other part of 17 identified so many fundamental problems,as Frank said, 18 allocation that was the problem?18 demonstrates that it is a contract that should be ended. 19 MR.DALE:I'm not recalling anything about a 19 The state has that authority,and we can see from the 20 cost allocation.20 suggestions made on here that most of it is to do with 21 MR.BJORKQUIST:Here.We could just make a 21 bringing MEA in line,and we're not going to use the 22 copy of this.It's reflected in the August 12 letter to 22 state's contract to operate the Alaska intertie as a 23 Ron Miller,and this has to do with the differential of 23 funnel or tool for you to try to control our system. 24 how much MEA pays for moving electricity over a short 24 MR.DALE:That's good.What do you feel is 25 portion of the intertie versus the cost over the entire --25 AEG&T's obligation to the contract,and virtually,what is 14 (Pages 50 to 53) Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 IOC Interim Meeting Page 54 Page 56 1 MEA's obligation to AEG&T and vice versa?And you're 1 that AEG&T is not following this paragraph.Now,what 2 right,a lots of things say MEA in it where it probably 2 kind of amendment would make that happen,or,I mean,I'm 3 should say AEG&T.This is a compilation of what problemg 3 agreeing with you the question is:Is there an amendment 4 you've had over 20 years.MEA crops up many times.So it]4 that needs to be made.There is a perception that there 5 would be nice to have an understanding of where one stops,|5 is a problem;is the amendment that should be proposed a 6 where the other begins,what your feeling of your 6 policing action --terrible word to use,but,you know,if 7 obligations are.I mean,do you believe MEA has no 7 ifthis is going on,what needs to be amended so that 8 obligations and AEG&Tis just a sheet of paper with no 8 doesn't go on.Perhaps you're arguing that should be able 9 assets,and that's who is voting on these things?You 9 to goon.I don't believe that was the language. 10 know,probably MLP and Chugach has a better feel because]10 Either way,I don't think that particular 11 they live with you guys.Kind of being kind of separated,|11 language can be amended or changed.We don't have the 12 I don't have really a good understanding of what the 12 authority to do that. 13 dichotomy is there.13 I've got this list of things here,and the 14 MR.BABCOCK:Well,we think it's a very old 14 things that I am bringing up is that it has been brought 15 contract,and AEG&T tries to follow the stipulations 15 up by several people,whether it's MEA or AEG&T itself, 16 outlined in the contract,and to the extent that utilities 16 that they are not following the rules.Saying that we're 17 are seeking to amend the contract in order to get some 17 going to disband,you know,saying we're going to 18 access to changing the way MEA has determined to run its |18 terminate the IOC contract and start it over again,if in 19 system,that is not anything that we're going to be any 19 the group comes in saying,hey,I'm not going to follow 20 part of it.20 the rules,what's point of doing that?I think we stick 21 So I don't know where --what is pointed out 21.with what we already have.Why would you refuse to do 22 here,if you look through these things,there isn't any 22 this here,but this is exactly the kind of language you 23 allegation that AEG&T is not following the terms of the 23 would see in any contract.Why would this language in a 24 current contract.The process that's been discovered over |24 new contract be palatable to you,but it's not palatable 25 20 years or whatever,if that's a problem,the way the 25 to you in this contract? Page 55 Page 57 1 current contract is written,here's a bunch of suggestions 1 MR.BABCOCK:I think what I'm responding to is 2 to amendment it.2 the evidence that's been presented here that the current 3 MR.DALE:I'm not entirely certain --you know,3 contract is fatally flawed.We think these are not 4 I'm guessing that the amendment isn't going to say we neeq 4 _insignificant changes that are being recommended. 5 to amend the contract to allow utilities to not minimize 5 MR.COOLEY:They didn't say --they just say, 6 disturbances propagating --you know,that is not what the]6 it was like everybody put up a wish list of everything you 7 amendment is going to be.That was an example of how this7 saw in the contract that you don't think is being 8 clause is not being adhered to.I don't think any 8 followed,and some of them is,okay,we ought to follow 9 pursuant utility would amend a contract to say,we're 9 them,or some of them are,you know,like,one part in 10 going to put an amendment in here to say everybody gets tb10 here says --basically implies the legislature is going to 11 do whatever they want and to heck with everybody else.|11 fund stuff.Well,they are not going to do that.We have 12 That's not the amendment that's going to come in.12 to work around what's been going on,and -- 13 MR.BABCOCK:That's two different objections in|13 MR.HALL:The second thing is the courts have 14 the meeting.One is:What are the amendments that are |14 changed what we were doing. 15 needed to the contract.And the other thing is:We don't |15 MR.COOLEY:Yeah. 16 think AEG&T is following the contract.Those are two 16 MR.HALL:So the agreement should probably be 17 different kind of conversations to have.If you want to 17 modified to agree with what the courts ordered us to do. 18 have the second conversation,it should be in a different 18 MR.COOLEY:The other one is,I think over 15, 19 kind of meeting.This meeting is what amendments are 19 20 years,what people thought AEG&T was and what it was 20 necessary to the amendment --to the agreement.20 going to do and what really is,probably don't match up 21 MR.DALE:I agree that's what this is.Like I 21 too well anymore.So the question is,you know,what 22 said,I was asked and I asked everybody else to give a 22 obligations,you know,when AEG&T says they are going to 23 list of problems that they see.23 do something,does that mean their members are also goin 24 MR.BABCOCK:Right.I think that's --24 to do it,or is it just that AEG&T was going to do it,but 25 MR.DALE:The problem is there is a perception |25 their members didn't have to do it? 15 (Pages 54 to 57) Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 IOC Interim Meeting Page 58 Page 60 1 MR.BABCOCK:Well,if there is any real 1 MR.DALE:You would never see the opposite. 2 question about that,that is going to be sorted out 2 MR.HALL:Right.What I thought our charge was 3 legally.The contract language speaks for itself.Us 3 to examine the contract for places that need clean up, 4 sitting here discussing what it means is not going to 4 house cleaning,like the budget thing where we -- 5 change contract language,unless we agree to some 5 MR.DALE:Right. 6 amendment,and J think we have made it very clear to you |6 MR.HALL:--because of the way the state 7 all that AEG&T is not interested in amending a contract 7 modified its department that it --house cleaning -- 8 that we think should be given 48 months termination 8 MR.DALE:When we get through these,I]would, 9 notice.9 you know,my goal,at least,is to be able to 10 MR.COOLEY:I think other people are of the 10 significantly shorten this by fixing this things that we 11 opinion that state can't meet that criteria that gives 11 do have the authority to change or start abiding by things 12 them that out.12 that we kind of slowly dropped off in the past.I think a 13 MR.DALE:And for that,I mean,you can put in 13 lot of that can go away by this.We will have a much 14 48 --I mean,how come,you know,you say it's fatally 14 shorter list of much more difficult problems to address. 15 flawed,it can't be done,but I have yet to see AEG&T put |15 We're not going to solve the world's -- 16 inatermination.I mean,you can bail out.16 MR.HALL:The first item,we acknowledge that 17 MR.BABCOCK:Yes,we could.I suppose we could]17 somebody views this as a problem or as a lack of 18 bail out.We have no intention of doing that.We're 18 compliance,but there is nothing we can do about it. 19 recommending --not as long as --19 MR.DALE:I guess the way I would look at it,I 20 MR.DALE:It's fatally flawed --20 do see it as a problem,but you're right,there is no 21 MR.BABCOCK:And we'd just love to turn over 21 compliance required.You know,there is no mechanism to 22 the use of our line to you without having a voice.No,22 enforce compliance. 23 guys.I mean,I'm just trying to be upfront with you,23 I think MEA,Frank,or whoever wants to speak 24 that this --and maybe these aren't,you know,ina 24 for your side,are you --trying not to put words in your 25 priority as must have,I grant you that,that they are 25 mouth --are you saying this is a problem or you don't see Page 59 Page 61 1 just everyone's ideas.1 aproblem here?You said that it's fatally flawed.So 2 MR.COOLEY:Alphabetical listing.2 are you saying that,yes,this is problem,but --I'm not 3 MR.HALL:Wish list.3 trying to point you down a way,but are you guys saying 4 MR.BABCOCK:But we see nothing in this list of 4 this is a problem,or you believe you are operating as you 5 the proposals that have been made,the wish list here,5 should,or you don't see there's being a violation? 6 that would encourage us to participate in discussing 6 MR.BABCOCK:I'm not trying to be obstinate, 7 amending the existing agreement.We think the state 7 Henri,but I told you what we think and we're not going to 8 should give 48-months notice and start from scratch.8 comment any further on those. 9 So you can --we won't have any further comment,|9 MR.DALE:We'll just say that we believe that 10 but we will certainly sit while you go through everything]10 there is still a problem here,but MEA has no comment. 11 if you wish.11 MR.BABCOCK:No.No. 12 MR.DALE:Okay.12 MR.DALE:Or AEG&T says -- 13 MR.HALL:Getting back to my question,section }13 MR.BABCOCK:AEG&T thinks the discussion about 14 3.1.5,what is being referred to there is specifically 14 amending a contract that has this much wrong with it is a 15 MEA's operation of the 150kv transmission loop inthe |15 waste of our energies.We should go on a 48-month 16 valley,operating that opened,which has caused 16 termination notice,and that we don't intend to go through 17 disturbance and outages on the north end,specifically.|17 each one ever these about how MEA or AEG&T could operate 18 MR.DALE:Yeah,and it has --that is the kind 18 better to satisfy your independent systems,whether or not 19 of language that probably is gray.Certainly utilitiesdo |19 that is connected to the proper functioning of Alaska 20 have some say in how they operate their own system.The20_intertie,which is what the purpose of this meeting is. 21 real question is,I don't see us --we don't have the 21 MR.SMITH:Again,I think we should table this, 22 authority to modify that language,but that is exactly the |22 go back to the formal vote on the snow load,and then that 23 kind of language you would see in any kind ofa 23 frees MEA or AEG&T to leave,and then we can go through 24 contract.24 this.I think it's beneficial for us to go through it, 25 MR.HALL:Agreed.25 but if they are not going to participate,then we don't 16 (Pages 58 to 61) Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 IOC Interim Meeting Page 62 Page 64 1 need to --we would putting them on the spot.1 ordered something different,is just a misunderstanding or 2 MR.DALE:I think we will get the votes done.2 mischaracterization of the way things are. 3 I will agree to a change in the schedule.I think even 3 And as part of that,I would also like to just 4 though AEG&T doesn't want to have their time wasted,I]|4 jump ahead and comment on 10.1.2.1,dealing with AEA 5 think they do want to be present.I don't think they are 5 having an obligation to contract with MEA,and the 6 going to be leaving us any time soon.We will get the 6 reference that APA has the utilities front the MEA/CFA 7 vote done,and you're certainly free to leave,but the 7 dispute,that is also a mischaracterization of the reality 8 intertie operating committee does like to have its members|8 of that situation.A couple of years ago,the position 9 present.9 that MEA had was that they would negotiate with AEA,but 10 MR.BABCOCK:Sure.10 no other utility could participate in that.AEA took that 11 MR.DALE:I will respect your desire to not 11 position to the other utilities,and the utilities choose 12 comment on things,if you so desire,but let us do get the |12 and elected to go to the RCA rather than have AEA contract 13 formal stuff out of the way.Just because you guys don't |13 directly with MEA.So the characterization that we had 14 want to participate,I believe these are important issues 14 the utilities front the CFA dispute with RCA is,one, 15 and that we need to address as many of them as we can.15 factually just wrong,and,you know,it's no longer part 16 And I would like to get these things done in a timely 16 ofthis agreement.But if you want to go backwards,we're 17 manner.I was hoping for today,but,you know,probably |17 going to be back where we were two years with MEA 18 ina week or two weeks.I really want to --18 suggesting they'll negotiate with AEA,but nobody else can 19 MR.HALL:Get as much done as we can.19 participate,and I'm confident we can come up with an 20 MR.DALE:Yeah.We may have to do more.There20 agreement,but I think what the status quo is really what 21 is alot of contentious stuff in here,but there is a lot 21 you want in this circumstance. 22 of simple stuff in here.22 MR.DALE:I'm not sure I agree with everything 23 MR.HALL:I think what we need to do is 23 you say,but I do agree that it looks like a 24 eliminate the things that are the easiest to deal with --24 mischaracterization.I think the utilities wanted to take 25 MR.DALE:And maybe we will do that.We're 25 it into their own hands and to trust the state to act in Page 63 Page 65 1 down to our last half hour.1__our best interests,but any way you look at it,as far as 2 MR.HALL:Yeah.2 modifying the contract,even though you're the responsible 3 MR.DALE:Let's go through and see how many 3 party,you always have the right to delegate to whoever 4 things that we can just cross out --not cross out,but 4 you want,and in this case,you delegated to the 5 refine the way we have gotten in the habit of doing things |5 utilities.I don't know if that's the proper term.I 6 and--6 don't know that there is a violation of the contract going 7 MR.HALL:That are easily cleaned up.7 onhere.That's what I'm getting at.Had you refused to 8 MR.DALE:--require us ourselves to do better 8 deal with the issue,there may have been a dereliction of 9 inthe future.9 duty. 10 MR.BABCOCK:MEA/AEG&T thinks that's a 10 MR.BJORKQUIST:The situation that we have more 11 perfectly reasonable thing to do.11 so down at 10.1.2.1 -- 12 MR.DALE:First easy one I see is 7.2.1.12 MR.DALE:That's what we're talking about. 13 MR.HALL:What about 3.1.12?13 MR.BJORKQUIST:--is we have language that 14 MR.BETTINE:I would like to speak to that one,|14 suggests AEA is going to do something that collectively we 15 because |think there is a misunderstanding about what's |15 have agreed we're not going to do.So the contract 16 going on with MEA at this point.It's no longer a part of |16 doesn't reflect the reality of what we're doing.So this 17 Alaska intertie.The RCA order dealing with the joint use]17 _is a situation that still is one of these ambiguities 18 of the interconnection is a right the utilities 18 under the contract. 19 individually have vis-a-vis MEA,so it's no longer a part |19 And as far as 3.1.12,I don't think there is a 20 ofthe Alaska intertie,per se.As part of the RCA 20 violation of the agreement the way that mechanism is being 21 process,AEA agreed and promised the RCA that we would21 done. 22 continue to act cooperatively with everybody to make it as}22 MR.DALE:So you feel that is not a violation. 23 seamless as possible,but that portion of the line is no 23 I mean,we can do it either way.You know,the one says 24 longer under the Alaska intertie,and so a suggestion that |24 do it by meter,and the other says you do it by schedule. 25 something isn't being done properly,because the RCA has|25 MR.HALL:Right,the contract says do it by 17 (Pages 62 to 65) Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 IOC Interim Meeting Page 66 Page 681schedule,which is the way we have done it since 1985.|1 where it actually tells you what your MIT curve is, 2 MR.BJORKQUIST:But it's no longer under the |2 doesn't occur until we review the budget.That is usually 3 contract.The relationship is established by the RCA 3 just towards July,end of June or beginning of July time 4 order and the order of the joint connection of utilities 4 period. 5 to MEA.5 MR.COOLEY:What happened was we used to have 6 MR.BABCOCK:Our 40 miles of line is not part |6 meetings every two months,then we switched to every 7 ofthe intertie anymore.That contract expired.7 quarter,and the quarterly meetings got to be in July,and 8 MR.DALE:And so you're saying that this 8 so we got to do the budget in July,even though it was 9 stipulation by RCA is external from anything in this?9 like a week or two afterwards. 10 MR.BJORKQUIST:Yeah,and I need to mention]10 MR.DALE:But we can comply. 11 again,we have agreed and promised the RCA,AEA will]11 MR.HALL:As long as we start the process early 12 cooperate to make this as seamless as possible.Soeven|12 enough. 13 though it's outside,we're working internally with the 13 MR.DALE:IOC does have the authority to 14 administrative to the best of our ability to help 14 establish a different transfer capability,and right now, 15 everybody make this thing work.So it's not completely |15 and all in the documents we have always been getting,it's 16 outside.You know,we're not cooperating with the 16 been listed transfer capabilities as being about 70.In 17 paperwork in accounting of it.We made that promise to]17 reality,with the years,with studies and whatnot,my 18 RCA,and we're living by that,I think.18 understanding is it's 80 at Healy.Probably about 79,78 19 MR.DALE:I'm good with that.Thaven'tbeen |19 at mid point. 20 reading it with that mind set,so I'll have to reread some |20 MR.HALL:Actually,Henry,since 1985 it has 21 passages,but that would --the good thing is it means 21 been 70.70 megawatt limitation is 70 with Healy on. 22 that we're not violating the contract,and that is a 22 With Healy on.Okay.That's what was done in the 23 different piece of line than the rest of what the intertie |23 original studies since July of 1985.Marvin and I got in 24 contract deals with.I'm kind of good with that 24 along discussion about this back in '85 or '86 when you 25 statement.Anybody feel differently?25 guys took Healy out for first time,and he wanted to Page 67 Page 69 I Okay.I think I said that the next easy one has 1 schedule more energy from the south bend.We said,well, 2 to do with determination of MIT curve (ph).Historically,2 the transfer limitation is 70.Says,yeah,but 70,if you 3 what has happened,is that we do the whole budget process 3 look,imbedded in the studies,it's 70 megawatts based on 4 atonce.Typically Art would ask for stuff in April or 4 Healy running,because you guys run it for 48 to 50 weeks 3 May,and somewheres around July in our meeting we would go 5 a year.That's where that 70 has filtered up through. 6 through everything all at once.Contract actually says 6 Somehow the sentence got dropped off,70 megawatt transfer 7 that MIT curve calculations should be done by the first of 7 with Healy on.It dropped off through most of this.If 8 June,independently of the rest of the budget.We can do 8 you actually go back and look at the studies,it actually 9 that.That's not a problem.I don't think it's something 9 indicates that. 10 we can change,but it's certainly something we can comply 10 So like I have told my dispatchers as far as 11 with,and it will probably be best for the state to remind 11 that goes,if Healy I is off,then the transfer is --can 12 everybody to have their information for the MIT curve 12 be up to 90 at Healy.90 to 95 or so,which is what we 13 calculations,which is only your max loads.That's all 13 have done.I think the real limitation is your line from 14 you have to ask,is what our max load was last fiscal year 14 Healy to Gold line. 15 to do that part of the spreadsheet.15 MR.DALE:I think this is going to be a simple 16 MR.SMITH:When?16 one,but I need to do some research on that,because those 17 MR.DALE:You have to have it by the first of 17 numbers are not familiar to me.Healy at 90 is not 18 June,give to IOC by the first of June.So,you know,if 18 striking to me.We will leave this one on here.Either 19 you ask for it in April or May,any time that is 19 way,this is one that the IOC has the --we're not 20 convenient.20 violating anything.This is past practice may need to be 21 MR.HALL:Historically,we have always done 21 reviewed,but no violation. 22 that.I'm not sure what's happened the last couple of 22 MR.HALL:Right,or it may just need to be 23 years.Gotten a little sloppy or something.23 refined,because through history,for the last 20 years, 24 MR.DALE:Right.Typically are asked for it by 24 something got dropped out,for clarification. 25 then,but calculations,where we get the spreadsheet back,25 MR.DALE:Next one,since it involves MEA,may 18 (Pages 66 to 69) Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 IOC Interim Meeting Page 70 Page 72 1 be contentious,so we will skip that one.1 beginning where I was talking about there is certain 2 MR,COOLEY:Which one?2 things that certain participants may no longer do.I 3 MR.DALE:The Stevens sub not being 3 think I was beating up at MEA at the time,but this could 4 incorporated.4 be the state version of it,is this is an obligation that 5 This is a budget one.There is not much we can 5 the state had to do certain things and they are no longer 6 change,but part of what they wanted was budgeting 13 6 doing that,whether by choice or by external reasons.We 7 months in advance.Now,we can start doing that,and APA 7 recognize that we're all small ponds in the big pictures, 8 is certainly welcome to provide it to their board,8 but this is really a contractual thing that a single 9 although their board would probably say what the hell is |9 participant is no longer doing their obligation,but we 10 this.You're certainly welcome to go through the motions.}10 all need to work together to make this thing work. 11 Do we want to do that,or should we leave this as 11 MR.BJORKQUIST:And,Tuckerman,your comment 12 something that could be approved?I'm --sort of,this is |12 earlier applies to these type of issues also,that MEA's 13 something the IOC does not have the ability to change,and 13 _position or AEG&T,whoever you're speaking for,doesn't 14 it's unlikely that we would have all the utilities 14 want to deal with any amendment to the agreement,even one 15 cooperating to make an adjustment.So it may be that we |15 of this type of a nature? 16 will want to,at some point,start budgeting 13 months in |16 MR.BABCOCK:Well,we don't want to discuss 17 advance,just to be compliant with this.17 amendments unless you come up with a list of proposals 18 MR.BJORKQUIST:Is that going to cause 18 that are realistic for us to even consider.I mean,when 19 problems?19 I look over this list and consider what apparently the 20 MR.DALE:The accuracy of the budgets will be |20 objectives were,it seems to us to be more of a list that 21 poor,is the problem.You know,any time you budget way 21 actually demonstrated you needed to scrap the agreement 22 ahead,your accuracy became poor.Things are likely to |22 and start over.If you want to come up with a list how to 23 crop up that you didn't know about that need to be 23 separate things out,like are we going to start following 24 addressed,whether it's batteries going bad or transformer |24 the contract or or does the 13 months need to change,I 25 going bad or something like that.25 mean,there are a bunch of mixed objectives here,but if Page 71 Page 73 1 MR.HALL:Schedule changes.1 one of the objectives is what part of the contract are we 2 MR.DALE:These are likely to be fixed in the 2 not following,we have to start following it.You 3 short term,and that can happen even with 12-month 3 can't --just because the state doesn't want to submit it 4 budgeting.You just never really know.It just adds an |4 to the legislature,as that contact says they should do, 5 extra year to your uncertainty.5 they should be doing it.13 months operating doesn't make 6 Okay --6 for good budgeting,but the contract says we have to do it 7 MR.HALL:Just a minute.Isn't that a piece 7 unless we change the contract. 8 that is easily modifiable?8 So if the committee,in working through this, 9 MR.DALE:No,I don't think we have the 9 comes up with a list,these are five things we want to 10 authority to modify it.The IOC has the ability to modify 10 amend in the contract,these are the only real problems we 11 operational issues.11 want to address at this time,then MEA would look at that, 12 MR.HALL;But isn't budgeting an operational 12 but if you're looking at like this,we don't want to begin 13 issue?13 walking down the road. 14 MR.DALE:I don't think so.Monetary things 14 MR.BJORKQUIST:I think it's really obvious, 15 were things that the crafters had real concerns about.15 from your earlier comments,just obvious that the portions 16 MR.BABCOCK:The 13 months is right there in |16 that you took most offense at were the ones that seemed to 17 the contractual --17 be directed at MEA under AEG&T,but this would not be one 18 MR.DALE:And I believe --18 of those. 19 MR.HALL:Well,but the state changed the way |19 MR.BABCOCK:This is not one of those,but I 20 it was --from the way this document was originally laid |20 haven't seen --any contract has individual parts and it 21 out to the way they are conducting their everyday 21 also represents a whole.So we have to see what it is -- 22 business,which is the reason we don't do it 13 months,|22 what the whole operation of the contract,as amended, 23 because they do go before the legislature with this 23 would look like,as opposed to saying is this particular 24 budget.24 amendment worthwhile.I can't comment on each specific 25 MR.DALE:Right.That is kind of back at the 25 amendment as you go through it because I think we made it 19 (Pages 70 to 73) Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 . IOC Interim Meeting Page 74 Page 76 1 plain we disagree with this approach.We think that it's |1 8.2.2,is a matter of compiling the information 2 obvious what should done,but we are willing to sithere |2 that is on that spreadsheet that Bernie did for us,and 3 and listen to discussion,and also encourage you.If you |3 normally that is done in June/July period. 4 come up with a list of some things that you think oughtto 4 MR.SMITH:Needs to be done by April. 5 be amended in the contract,we can look at those.I don't]5 MR.DALE:Yup,we can do that. 6 hold out a lot of hope,but.6 MR.SMITH:Let's do it on time. 7 MR.SMITH:That's a plus.7 MR.DALE:The next one,there are ways around 8 MR.BABCOCK:That's a plus.8 it,but this is the capacity charge,which originally we 9 MR.COOLEY:I guess,given the situation,how |9 were supposed to pay in 12ths.What we have been doing 10 would you go about negotiating a new one?10 for cash flow reasons,we have been paying it to you guys 11 MR.HALL:A new amendment?11 all once on the first month,in July.That way you had a 12 MR.COOLEY:No.I meant,if the idea was to 12.pile of money to do your bills with.This would probably 13 scrap this and replace it with something else,you know,|13 be anon-controversial one.It makes for good cash flow, 14 obviously,we've got four years to come up with a new --|14 but on the other hand,we could comply.Just means that 15 MR.BABCOCK:Right.15 we have to be,you know,we wouldn't be able to do a whole 16 MR.COOLEY:--something.You know,we 16 lot of maintenance in the latter part of summer.We would 17 wouldn't have to wait four years if you could agree to 17 have to wait for June or July,whatever,a few months to 18 some new things.We could all just say,hey,this other |18 build up a little bit of cash flow.Killing your summer 19 one is gone,because that's an option,too.19 maintenance season means all work gets done in the three 20 MR.DALE:The ICO doesn't have the ability to |20 months in the latter part of the following fiscal year. 21 change anything,but should all the GMs,all the 21 Itcan be done,but I think this is one that would be,you 22 participating GMs have the ability to,if they do it in 22 know,we can comply with it,but it would probably be nice 23 unanimous fashion,have the ability to add amendments,|23 it revise. 24 change language,do whatever they want,but ithasbe |24 MR.SMITH:Not efficient or effective. 25 unanimous,and has to be the GM or equivalent level.25 MR.HALL:That would one of the things we want Page 75 Page 77 1 MR.COOLEY:Right.1 to modify. 2 MR.HALL:So we need to come up with a list of 2 MR.DALE:Really ineffective or inefficient. 3 that --that amendments,if you will,to the existing 3 You guys just don't want to come up with the holding money 4 contract from a house-cleaning standpoint.4 inthe meantime.Okay. 5 MR.BABCOCK:Right.I think if you go through 5 Now,this was one that had been brought up after 6 this list today and say,okay,these are the things the 6 Icompiled the list.You can see a small change in font 7 contract requires us to do,we're not doing A,B,C,and D 7 size there.I need to review that more.Historically, 8 here,can we start doing A,B,C,and D,does it make 8 when there's been a revenue deficiency,it's being divvied 9 sense to do that,does it make sense for the state to 9 out by MET curve.There is an interpretation that maybe 10 start submitting the budget to the legislature,does it 10 that is not appropriate way to do it.We haven't had such Il really make sense to have a 13-month advanced budget 11 cases in a while,but it's -- 12 process,then we can get to the point where we can have a 12 MR.COOLEY:Basically,we have --the way the 13.discussion about whether or not AEG&T would agree to any 13 section is written,it only applies in the first year of 14 amendments to the contract.14 the intertie,which was '85.And it's happened a couple 15 MR.DALE:Okay.The next one,8.2.2,can be 15 of times since,and state's rolled out that it's in the 16 done.16 way and everybody has paid the bill.So I guess it's a 17 Oops,I'm sorry.I skipped it.17 case of -- 18 MR.HALL:I'm on time,right?18 MR.HALL:That's that memo you sent out? 19 MR.DALE:Right,we just need to,by March 1 or 19 MR.COOLEY:Yeah. 20 on March Ist to submit to AEA or AIDA what our KWH is,and]20 MR.DALE:I'll just say this is something we 21 they would be able to calculate the MET curve.That's the 21 need to look at it,because the question,then,becomes, 22 information they need.22 well,what do you do if you have a deficiency. 23 Typically,like I said,the state doesn't 23 MR.COOLEY:The state pays for it,is the way 24 request the information until April,but we can comply.24 the contract is written.They're just supposed to cover 25 That is not an issue.25 that,but.It doesn't work. 20 (Pages 74 to 77) Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 IOC Interim Meeting Page 78 Page 80 1 MR.DALE:That needs further review,because in|1 10.3.1.This has to do with doing it early and submitting 2 my belief,it's not appropriate for the state to have to 2 to the legislature.Now,some of it --not the entire 3 fund a revenue deficiency.3 amount,but some of it,you have to be careful.When you 4 9.1.1 is an easy one.We have been,for quite a 4 talk about budgeting,there is several different budgets 5 few election rounds,been doing our elections in April.5 that we're talking about.We have it all included in one, 6 We're really supposed to be doing it in January,and in 6 andI think this is one that,yeah,this may be another 7 the agenda I have elections set for our January meeting.|7 one of those childish sort of things,we can submit it to 8 So we will do elections in January.8 the legislature.They will just reject it,but we can 9 The next one,we can comply with.For the last 9 check it off that,by God,we submitted it.But it would 10 many years,we have been ratifying by voice vote,and it's 10 be better to have it changed. 11 been reflected in the minutes.There were no signatures,|11 MR.HALL:Right. 12 assuch.It appears that when we have a vote on things |12 MR.DALE:But,again,we can comply. 13 that we're supposed to be putting signatures on it.13 MR.HALL:Ifthe purpose of what we're doing 14 That's certainly something we can do.14 here is compiling a list of house-cleaning issues -- 15 MR.HALL:I guess I'm not following you.What |15 MR.DALE:Then this would be something we would 16 are you saying here?I have establish operating 16 put onit. 17 procedures affecting intertie operations.17 MR.HALL:--we want to compile for the GMs, 18 MR.COOLEY:Every time we vote on something]18 that would be one of them. 19 each person signs a piece of paper,rather than saying for]19 MR.DALE:Now,when we have the budget,or when 20 or yes,like when we approve the budget or like this 20 we do the budget process,one of things we're doing is 21 resolution.21 supposed to provide written comments.We don't really do 22 MR.HALL:Every motion has to be written --22 that.We submit budgets.The budgets we submit do have 23 MR.COOLEY:And everybody has to have a plack23 some narrative to it.The one I submit for maintenance 24 =to sign it.24 has some narrative for what I'm doing,but for the most 25 MR.HALL:Oh.Okay.25 part,the budget subcommittee doesn't provide minutes and Page 79 Page 81 1 MR.DALE:I mean,we can comply with it --1 recommendations to the IOC.I think we're probably 2 MR.BABCOCK:We haven't been complying with it]2 somewhat negligent there.I don't know how much written 3 MR.DALE:Right,but we can comply with it.3 comments are really necessary.It may be that all the 4 MR.HALL:That brings up the point,do we want 4 comments you need is the budget subcommittee reviewed the 5 to modify that or do we want to start generating paper for 5 budget and they want the IOC to adopt it;is that 6 every motion?6 sufficient written comment?May not be quite what they 7 MR.DALE:We don't have the authority to modify 7 had in mind. 8 it.8 As it is now,we have no written comments.This 9 MR.HALL:But if we're proposing a list of 9 is something we can comply with.We just have to 10 things,house-keeping things that we can clean up,because |10 understand what it is we're supposed to be doing. 11 we have never functioned that way --just like the budget BI MR.HALL:Well,goes back to is this another 12 process --is this one of the things we want to put on 12 house-cleaning issue?If it's never been done,keeping in 13 that item?13 mind that it was put in at a time where we'd never ever -- 14 MR.DALE:That may very well be.I'm agreeing 14 utilities had never worked together,and people were 15 with you there.If--what I want to do is have as few,15 throwing stuff in to try to make sure to take care of 16 you know,I want to have it boiled down to here are the 16 everybody's paranoia,is this something that we should 17 outstanding problems that the GMs need to deal with.I'm |17 look at it cleaning up,whether it's just a change in 18 certain that we can all say these are other things we 18 verbiage or deleting or whatever. 19 would like to see happen,but I want to get it boiled down 19 MR.SMITH:It states here in the agreement,it 20 to just a few issues.We've had 20 years of operation.20 says,"Utilities shall provide written comments on the 21 We have done things differently than we are supposed to be|21 primary scope of operation and budget to APA 12 months 22 doing.It's actually a good review to --22 before the first day of the budget year". 23 MR.HALL:Yeah.23 MR.DALE:Right.AfterJ identified the 12 and 24 MR.DALE:--to get compliance.The next one 24 13 months,I did keep bringing that up in each one,but we 25 we discussed.Next one is a little more problematic,the 25 know we have the 12-month issue.There was more to talk 21 (Pages 78 to 81) Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 IOC Interim Meeting Page 82 Page 84 1 about the written comments.We do have minutes.When IO¢1 the legislature.They could do it,but it's better to 2 adopts a budget.We do have some discussion.There are 2 clean it up.And same thing with 10.6,had to do with the 3 some minutes reflecting it.The budgets that are 3.payment to MLP and Golden Valley,which there are no 4 submitted do have some verbiage.Maybe that is enough.4 payments.So it would be better just to have it removed, 5 Maybe we are complying.It doesn't how much you have to |5 but if we have to,we can comply.I can divide zero by 6 have.6 12,and even if we distribute it for each month;I have a 7 MR.HALL:It says 12 months,which we're not 7 math degree,I can do that. 8 doing.8 MR.HALL:What about that last one,Henri? 9 MR.DALE:Right.9 MR.DALE:Oh,I thought that was the last one. 10 MR.HALL:So,for that very reason,because 10 MR.HALL:11.22. 11 they are tying it to the budget cycle,we need to clean it 11 MR.DALE:On my page,I must have printed out al 12 up.I guess,that is my contention at this point.We're 12 little bit differently.My page broke it off.11.22 is, 13 trying to clean up and get rid of this 13 month,14 month 13 for those who of you who havea different printer,we kind 14 budget cycle here,and if we're going to do that,then we 14 of touched on this earlier,almost 99.9 percent of the 15 should take care of things like this and reference that.15 schedules happened on hourly basis,except for when 16 MR.DALE:We will finish off this page,and 16 something abnormal happens,a unit trip or Kenai relays 17 then I'll call us out of work session to wrap the meeting 17 out.You know,it doesn't say anything about as practical 18 up.18 or things ofthat nature.So this is just a comment,I 19 This part says,you know,supposed to get 19 think,that sometimes they are changed prior to the next 20 written approval and all this kind of good stuff.MLP and 20 hour,but it is extremely rare. 21 GVEA no longer charge for their services,therefore areno |21 MR.HALL:Scheduled on an hourly basis. 22 longer reimbursed.My feeling is since this is the case,22 MR.DALE:We do schedule on an hourly basis. 23 that we should --need to provide any kind of a written 23 MR.HALL:So we're in compliance. 24 approval each year saying that we're not charging,since 24 MR.SMITH:We're in compliance,so as far as I 25 it's an annual amount,anyways.We may be in compliance,|25 can see that won't change either. Page 83 Page 85 1 but I guess it's true we don't have any written approval,1 MR.HALL:That's the last on your page? 2 that you have a written approval not to charge anything,|2 MR.DALE:Does anybody else have one more thing 3 orhave a zero amount.The concern was when we were |3 on their page?Just me.My printer is different. 4 actually putting an amount in there.4 MR.BJORKQUIST:Just one more comment on that 5 MR.HALL:Again,this is something we can clear]5 last one.If you look at 11.2.5,it also says provisions 6 up?6 of this section,which would be section 11.2,may be 7 MR.DALE:Right.This is more of a clean-up 7 modified -- 8 issue.But if we had to,we could comply with.Better 8 MR.DALE:Right. 9 just to remove it --9 MR.BJORKQUIST:--by the operating committee 10 MR.HALL:Right.10 as provided for under this agreement.So even if there 11 MR.DALE:--but we can write up a thing saying |11 were something that might need to be tweaked in those 12 zero amount.12 sections,you would have the ability to do it. 13 MR.HALL:If we get rid of all this extraneous 13 MR.DALE:That is correct.The 11 section is 14 stuff,we don't have to worry about compliance,without |14 operating sort of things,and the IOC does have the 15 crossing Ts and dotting Is.That's good.They wanted a |15 ability to modify those. 16 document that was clean.16 MR.HALL:We can actually do that without the 17 MR.DALE:The biggest section that has problemg 17 GMs? 18 is the budget section.It's not a terribly big section,18 MR.DALE:Right.We can do these.These can 19 but the budget part is the part that has the most 19 bedone.This is a list of everybody's comments,and I 20 problems.20 apologize on MEAs comment was to see the letter that they 21 The second one,the 10.3.1 to .3.5,there is 21 had sent to the AAA board.I just put that in as a 22 several paragraphs all having to do with the practice of |22 general reference.I didn't go through the letter 23 paying the operators.That's not done.We do not charge 23 breaking it out paragraph by paragraph,putting things in 24 for our services.We haven't for a good many years.24 =here. 25 Here we are at 10.3.6,where APA presents it to 25 MR.BABCOCK:Okay. 22 (Pages 82 to 85) Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 IOC Interim Meeting Page 86 Page 88 1 MR.DALE:It was a general sort of thing,but 1 next winter we go back to what we had before,or we will 2 you guys did respond to my survey,and the letter was your 2 incorporate whatever the third-party review or some 3 response.3 consultant come back and says,hey,this is a better way 4 MR.BABCOCK:Right.Just in a different 4 todo it.Force us to take some action,basically. 5 format,yeah.-5 MR.BETTINE:My suggestion is we not 6 MR.DALE:Let's move out of work session and go}6 incorporate the amendment and revisit this issue after the 7 into the formal operating committee actions and 7 third-party review. 8 recommendations.I would like a motion to adopt what I'n]8 MR.DALE:I feel comfortable --er --not 9 going to call the November 16,2005,snow load monitoring 9 comfortable,I feel confident that there is going to be 10 procedure.Do I have a second?10 some kind ofa change,good or bad,with the third-party 11 MR.SMITH:So moved.11 review.Whether we sunset it or we keep it permanent and 12 MR.HALL:I would like to propose one amendment12 cancel it at some period,doesn't matter.I'm okay with 13 to this motion,and that is the motion as proposed be 13 the amendment just having --not in the document itself, 14 sunsetted April 30,2006,which then forces us to go back |14 but in the minutes that we will sunset it after the winter 15 in and look at it.To be effective for this winter,but 15 season to review with whatever the appropriate 16 then go back in,since we're going to be under third-party |16 modifications is.I'm good with that. 17 review,and re-exam what we're doing.That way we've got 17 Bernie,have you stated a position? 18 this,we will have to go back in and look at it based on 18 MR.SMITH:I would have like to have a clean 19 what the third-party review says.19 document right now.I think this murkies it a little 20 MR.DALE:On that third-party review --20 more. 21 MR.SMITH:Do we need to have a final REA?21 MR.DALE:Well,the document itself is pretty 22 MR.DALE:Something for them to review.Okay.|22 clean.Are you talking about an amendment on this 23 Likely be some kind of a change or,you know,I can't 23 document? 24 imagine a consultant that doesn't want to put their two 24 MR.HALL:I'm saying this would be in effect in 25 cents in somewhere.25 2005/2006. Page 87 Page 89 1 MR.SMITH:Also,you had made a date for all 1 MR.DALE:My feeling is that this thing is 2 people to review and comment on the LaRue's snow load 2 going to be,in all practical manner,be redone for the 3 report,or whatever it was?3 following season.If for no other reason than our 4 MR.DALE:Right.I think Paul had asked for us 4 inability to get changes done.It's always nice to have 5 to review it.5 something to fall back on. 6 MR.SMITH:I was waiting for those comments to 6 MR.BJORKQUIST:There is no reason to sunset 7 come back in before I sent it out.7 it,then,just because you're going to recognize that when 8 MR.DALE:My recollection was they wanted them 8 you get more information,you're going to take it up and 9 sent direct.That was my recollection.9 look at amending it at that point,because it still is a 10 MR.WILLIAMS:That is correct.CCd to the 10 situation where this protocol,I would suggest,is more 11 state.11 safe than what exists right now.And,you know,going in 12 MR.SMITH:Okay.12 and amending it later is fine,if the facts warrants that, 13 MR.DALE:So if you aren't getting any,there 13 but I think you're asking for some trouble if you sunset 14 is a reason.14°it. 15 MR.SMITH:All right.I will just go ahead and 15 MR.HALL:Well,the purpose of sunsetting is to 16 initiate the procedure to assign a third-party reviewer.16 force the utilities back to the table,because of the 17 MR.DALE:Right.We do feel comfortable with 17 third-party review,to discuss that,to bring everybody to 18 the time period that Doug has brought up,which is 18 go,okay,here's what we got now,do we marry it,do we 19 actually the winter season.19 merge it,do we drop it,do you drop this one and pick 20 MR.SMITH:I would say,I wouldn't put a date 20 this one up the consultant has brought forward,whatever. 21 certain after the third-party review makes the 21 It forces us to back back and do it. 22 recommendation.Because it may be May or June before they]22 MR.BETTINE:Yeah,but when we have our next 23 actually get a report back.23 meeting,let's assume we've got the review from the third 24 MR.HALL:Sure.What I'm proposing is that 24 party in June when we have a meeting.We can always put 25 this procedure will be in effect this winter.Which means 25 that on the agenda to review the snow loading procedures. 23 (Pages 86 to 89) Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 IOC Interim Meeting Page 90 Page 92 1 Sol feel better that we don't sunset it.We leave this.1 MR.SMITH:No,it's not -- 2 Ifsomeone disagrees with this after we've had the third-2 MR.DALE:Oh,that's right.I was going to 3 party review and simply asks it be put on the agenda,we |3 vote yes,but doesn't matter.So there will not be a 4 sit down and discuss it and see if there is a better 4 sunset amendment. 5 solution than what we have now.5 Do we have a motion to adopt the November 16, 6 MR.SMITH:I would say that would be a better 6 2005,snow load monitoring procedure? 7 approach,to have it on the agenda,than to sunset it 7 MR.COOLEY:Must already have it. 8 myself.8 MR.SMITH:We had it and a seconded. 9 MR.COOLEY:I guess I could go either way.9 MR.DALE:Okay,being proposed and seconded. 10 That we could --come in,amendment or new procedure,getlO Go around the table. 11 it voted on this summer.11 MR.HALL:MLP,yes. 12 MR.BETTINE:Well,what I don't want the 12 MR.COOLEY:Chugach,yes. 13 situation as we all recognize --well,at least I did,I 13 MR.SMITH:AEA,yes. 14 don't know about everyone --the deficiency in the other |14 MR.BETTINE:AEG&T,yes. 15 protocol.I don't want us to recognize it,all sign it,15 MR.DALE:Golden Valley,yes. 16 and then have it revert back to what I consider the less 16 MR.SMITH:We have the official copy to sign. 17 safe protocol.17 We will start with you and send it around. 18 MR.DALE:In the event --andI don'tknowhow |18 MR.DALE:Okay. 19 it will turn out,but in the event that,you know,you're 19 MR.HALL:Do we have to indicate what we voted? 20 talking more safe,less safe,sort of thing.In the event 20 MR.DALE:Me and the minutes,we're not the 21 that our third-party review says,well,this is far more 21 compliant IOC yet. 22 stringent than you need to do,are you going to say,well,|22 MR.DALE:I think we should have all copies 23 I still want to do this,because it's more safe?This is 23 before we walk out today,but,yeah,I want to keep the 24 ahypothetical.I don't know what they are going to come |24 original.: 25 back and say.25 Now,technically,is the state the secretary? Page 91 Page 93 1 MR.BETTINE:[understand.Then I think the 1 Maybe you guys should keep the original.I think in the 2 appropriate way to handle that is to have it listed onthe |2 contract you guys are the secretary of the IOC. 3 agenda as an item for discussion and vote.3 MR.SMITH:A copy for everybody? 4 MR.SMITH:I agree.4 MR.DALE:Yeah,I would like a copy.While 5 MR.BABCOCK:Bring the people in here and ask 5 Bernie is gone,next we will go to subcommittee 6 questions.Get their input.6 assignments.We will assign everything to Bernie,but I 7 MR.DALE:Okay.Well,I love a consensus.I 7 have no assignments for the subcommittee,but I would like 8 guess we need to --is this --a vote on the amendment --|8 us all to review the spreadsheet.I would like to finish 9 MR.SMITH:The amendment first.9 up what we're doing.I will probably convene --I need to 10 MR.DALE:So,Doug,do you make a motion to |10 check on --I will work with everybody on e-mails to pick 11 have that --11 another time that we can finish up the spreadsheet with 12 MR.HALL:I make a motion to sunset the new 12 the concerns. 13 snow load procedure on May 1,2006.13 MR.HALL:Can we do teleconference? 14 MR.SMITH:I second.14 MR.DALE:We can do that teleconference. 15 MR.DALE:We will do it by voice,then write it |15 MR.HALL:Maybe we should set a deadline for 16 down,I guess,if we have to to write these things.16 that? 17.Should we start our new and better IOC at the next 17 MR.DALE:Yes,I was hoping to get everything 18 meeting,our new compliant IOC come January?Let's gq 18 done today,but I would like to get things done,you know, 19 with the voice vote here.Go around the table.Doug?|19 by the first week of December.I didn't want it to go 20 MR.HALL:Aye.20 into next year,and we got holidays coming up,stuff like 21 MR.DALE:CEA?21 that.When I get back,I don't have my calendar with me 22 MR.COOLEY:Yes.22 either,let's find sometime when we can all get together 23 MR.SMITH:No.23 again and teleconference and go through these other items. 24 MR.BETTINE:No.24 MR.HALL:Sometime during the week of December 25 MR.DALE:Pressure is on.25 Sth? 24 (Pages 90 to 93) Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 IOC Interim Meeting -_=OoOOMONAUNAWD=NNNNWNN&&BeeeeeMPWNSKOOWANNAHWWNPage 94 MR.DALE:Or before then.I'm thinking next week or the week after. MR.HALL:Next week is Thanksgiving.Are people going to have off a whole week?I'll sent out e-mails.I'll ask everybody to send me your available time over the next four,five weeks.I really want to get this thing done early. MR.BJORKQUIST:The AEA board is meeting on December Sth.The more progress that could be shown before then the better. MR.DALE:So we're adjourning the meeting. (Proceedings adjourned at 4:00 p.m.)aDRnkwneOVOCO AIAUWHWN-17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 and for the State of Alaska do hereby certify: the time and place herein set forth;that the testimony and proceedings were reported stenographically by me and later transcribed under my direction by computer transcription;that the foregoing is a true record of the testimony and proceedings taken at that time;and that I am not a party to nor have I any interest in the outcome of the action herein contained. hand and affixed my seal this day of , 2005. 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Del LaRue -Dryden &LaRue,Inc. Midnight Sun Court Reporters mena vi(inener (907)258-7100 PROCEEDINGS MR.DALE:We're starting here.This is the interim meeting of the intertie operating committee here to discuss two topics that we didn't finish in our October meeting.So I'm going to try and limit us to mostly talking about those two topics of the intertie snow loading problems and best practices issue we were talking about in the intertie contract adherence discussion. Taking attendance for the IOC membership here, I'm Henri Dale,Golden Valley. MR.BETTINE:Frank Bettine,MEA. MR.SMITH:Bernie Smith,Alaska Energy Authority. MR.COOLEY:John Cooley,Chugach Electric. MR.HALL:Doug Hall,Municipal Light and Power. MR.DALE:And you're representing AEG&T, correct? MR.BETTINE:That's correct,AEG&T. MR.HALL:We will not be adopting the prior minutes at this meeting.We will do that at our normally scheduled meeting.I did include those in the e-mail,so read them and be prepared to discuss them at the next one. And a procedural modification of the agenda.I have those topics on there.Is there any modifications anyone wants to make?I say this is an interim meeting Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 just to deal with those topics.I would appreciate it if we keep our focus narrowed. MR.SMITH:Have a brief discussing on scheduling? MR.DALE:Okay. MR.COOLEY:More like get the right time. MR.HALL:A meeting schedule. MR.DALE:I apologize for that.I was confused myself.We will add that on the work session as item C. Committee reports and correspondence.There was some correspondence that I included in your packets that had to do with the meeting that we're having today,and just so that you have it.I think there was a letter from MEA and the other minutes. Okay.Visitor comments.We seem to have some visitors today.Would you each identify yourselves? MR.PAULEY:Michael Pauley with Matanuska Electrical Association.No comments. MR.WILLIAMS:Paul Williams with Dryden & LaRue. MR.LARUE:Del LaRue with Dryden &LaRue. MS.GAY:Becky Gay with the Alaska Energy Authority. MR.BJORKQUIST:I'm Brian Bjorkquist with the Department of Law. Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 MR.DALE:Okay.We will enter work session. First item on the list is the intertie snow loading problems and best practices.We'd gone into a lengthy discussion in our October meeting on this,and when we left,the State was asking us to adopt language such that we didn't wait until first light for de-energizing line after we have an alarm. I believe that is still their position,and Bernie sent us some draft language,which I included and we should all have. We have another visitor.Identify yourself? MR.BABCOCK:Tuckerman Babcock with MEA,AEG&T. MR.DALE:Anyways,they have highlighted the section that they would like to see changed.I would like to --at least my comments are,my requirements is that, after the alarm,that I be given sufficient time to start generation to ramp down the schedules to allow schedule changes to occur and an appropriate ramp rate to zero the line.I'm not sure that is clear in this language.I still see that immediately initiate de-energizing of the intertie.Is that your understanding of that language? MR.SMITH:If I may,what I had on one draft here is that I had initiating de-energizing --recognizing that new generation must be scheduled and placed on line, which must take several hours.Basically identified a Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 time.You don't have that.I just thought that might be a discussion point similar to what you just said.It should probably be in terms to our knowledge,but that's what I basically stated. MR.DALE:Could you read that to me again.I was searching my paperwork and not really listening to what you said. MR.SMITH:I kind of defined what I thought you meant from the last discussion we had. MR.DALE:You may want to pass that on,since nobody else has that. The other comment that I have to it --minor comments.My name is spelled wrong on the signature page. MR.SMITH:That's too bad.Pardon me. MR.DALE:I'm sure that it's southern or something for Henri.That's my comments on it.Let's go around the table.Frank? MR.BETTINE:Yeah,trying to address that second item there where it says,"immediately initiate de-energization of intertie,"I think we should probably add this,"Consistent with prudent utility practices",or however would cover it.It was intended that language to be to de-energize soon as practical,with the thought that you're going to have to have some time to bring up additional generation.I think it's consistent with the Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 prudent utility practices is to do it as rapidly as possible and not dilly-dally with not getting the intertie energized. MR.SMITH:Did you see the signatures? MR.COOLEY:You're suggesting we change "immediately initiate"to say it with,say,"de-energize intertie as soon as practical consistent with prudent utility practice"? MR.BETTINE:Yes. MR.HALL:Prudent utility practice.Scheduling practice? MR.COOLEY:Yeah. MR.HALL:That's the thing we're doing.We're limited by starts on the unit and the scheduling the dispatchers have to do to make sure the numbers run right, that everybody runs to the same number. MR.BETTINE:To make sure I didn't misunderstand you,John.I was just saying we should add a "consistent with prudent utility practice"after intertie,with a comma there instead of a period. MR.HALL:Well,I guess given the fact that certain items have became contentious about these things, let's spell it out.I mean,the things that are limiting us are the scheduling,things the dispatchers have to schedule,and then starting the units. Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 The unit doesn't always start when you hit the start button,you know.It will run up to 50 percent or 75 percent and trip.You go to start another one.You have to let this one roll down and come back up again.I haven't had a hundred percent success rate on starting units. MR.DALE:I think that my understanding of prudent utility practice --correct me if you see it otherwise --is that we would not be dumping load because a utility didn't start.You know,if we said we're going to be off in half an hour,we don't hit that half an hour and dumping load,and it's not expect me to dump a load. If a unit doesn't start,then I start another unit,as soon as I recognize the problem. MR.BETTINE:That's correct.My understanding of that language is that you would de-energize --you get an alarm,you de-energize the intertie as soon as reasonably practicable,understanding that you're going to have to bring units up in Fairbanks,perhaps backing some off in Anchorage,but the intent is that we have,you know,use the "several hour language"that Bernie has,to say,well,okay,gee,the several hours,does it mean three hours,does it mean 12 hours,does it mean 24 hours? MR.DALE:But you understand it may end up taking several hours,depending on what goes on. Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 MR.BETTINE:It would be a rare circumstance -- MR.DALE:Do you --.normally we schedule to the hour.Do you consider canceling schedules on the hour being prudent or not being prudent;for example,say,five after the alarm comes in.I've got schedules that I'm committed to for that hour.I'll be starting up units and all that kind of good stuff,but is the expectation that I would be curtailing my Bradley Lake schedules that are going to change on the hour,expire?Supposedly,you know,we try to coordinate things on the hour,basically. MR.BETTINE:Understood.My expectation would be that we would de-energize the intertie as soon as practicable.In other words,I don't want the intertie energized any longer than it absolutely has to be once an alarm trips. I look at this from a legal perspective.If I can argue in court that I did everything practical to get the line de-energized before somebody gets electrocuted, I've got a lot better argument in court then if I dilly-dally around coming up with excuses why I didn't de-energize it,was because I was putting units off and on line. MR.HALL:Hell,we can just open the breaker and dump the northern end. MR.DALE:There will be outages.I mean,I Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 have opened feeders when there was life or limb in danger. I mean,that can happen,but we have no direct knowledge that there is life or limb in danger,what we know is that we're at a position where that could start happening if there was somebody out there. MR.BETTINE:Correct. MR.HALL:Where the conditions are right.It doesn't mean it is happening. MR.BETTINE:Well,if we get an alarm,we obviously know that we have some snow loading on one of the conductors that is causing it to happen. MR.HALL:Right,but that's all it means. MR.BETTINE:But we don't know whether it's going to be --we don't know how deep the snow is underneath the conductor at that particular point;we don't know if there is anyone out there.So the idea is we get it de-energized as soon as possible to prevent someone from becoming electrocuted. MR.DALE:Okay.I guess want to make sure our understanding --recognizing there is some flexibility -- MR.HALL:I didn't hear any understanding. Let's just be specific,I guess,as opposed to continue to argue about it.Let's just be specific.Because what I hear Frank saying is different from the way we actually operate the system.We schedule the system hourly. Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 10 MR.COOLEY:There is a hazard of turning somebody's power off,too. MR.HALL:Absolutely. MR.COOLEY:You have to balance the two,so it would seem to me that,you know,the earliest it could happen is it started the next hour. MR.HALL:Yeah,but I would be very careful about saying that because if the alarm comes in at 10 minutes to the hour,we're not going to get anything changed because we can't even get into the ramp cycle at AGC's at that point.Everything would have to be done manually.Now we're talking about three dispatchers trying to do something manually. MR.DALE:If we say "consistent with prudent utility practices and scheduling practices",would that -- MR.BETTINE:I would like to point out something.This is not --you know,if we were doing this every day,you know,I would assume that if this was something that was happening every day with the intertie that we would be putting in inset towers,because there would be no practical solution.As a matter of fact,our official position is inset towers are the only fix for the problem. MR.DALE:I have heard that. MR.BETTINE:But,in the interests of safety, Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 11 we would rather see this interim position. MR.DALE:Right. MR.BETTINE:So what we want is the power line de-energized as soon as possible.If that means we have to have the operators do it manually and back off the generation,that's fine.Because this is not a condition that happens every other day. MR.HALL:Right,but the alarm is not indicating there is any problem,Frank,and that's not prudent utility practice either,to be starting generation,would be changing schedules,trying to force schedules,all right,if there is no --there is potential for a problem.There isn't --it doesn't say there is a problem.It just says we have the conditions right which may lead to a problem,and there's the difference.We're already saying,yeah,Golden Valley is willing to go ahead and increase the cost to their customers to do that,as John pointed out,just dumping the people. MR.BETTINE:We're not asking you to dump anybody.I don't think manually adjusting the generation is dumping the load.I think it just requires that,you know,the folks that are dispatching the power talk to each other so they can manually adjust generation at the northern end and the southern end. MR.HALL:It's not just a matter of manually. Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 12 The units have to be -- MR.COOLEY:Yeah,you still have to start units,and I guess what I'm hearing is that we're not going to honor the schedules for the next hour or the current hour. MR.HALL:I don't think that is practicable. There is no reason --at this point,there is no reason, unless we were --unless five towers went into alarm simultaneously,to say,man,we've got a real problem,the good Lord just dumped the snow,two feet of snow in the area or something,to cause this to happen,we can see it coming.I mean,we can anticipate,look,it looks like by 0300 we're probably going to have Golden Valley start a unit,so why don't we just plan our schedules accordingly. In other words,if the conditions are such that that is occurring,there should be -- MR.DALE:There could be other units being started,too,because allocations become different,so you guys may also be starting. MR.HALL:Yeah,quite possible,depending on the level of sales. MR.DALE:Yeah.Okay.So what I'm hearing is discussion that says starting units --everybody believes starting units,the reasonable amount of time starting units is appropriate.The question is,do you interrupt Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 13 schedules in between the hour end,as where our schedules typically are at? MR.HALL:Just starting units,I mean,our units have basically a 20-to-30 minute start under normal cycle.Emergency,obviously we will do a fast start on any unit.Fast start counts against our start hours,so obviously we don't like to do that except in emergencies. Beyond that,if I have to hit --the start timers on the start are all solid state electronics now,so once they are there,once you hit the start button,it's locked in. MR.SMITH:Would you consider this being an emergency situation -- MR.HALL:No,absolutely not.It is not an emergency situation,and we have absolutely no proof it's ever been an emergency situation if an alarm goes off. All it's telling is is we have some snow loading going on on the intertie,and if all three conductors load simultaneous,if the snow unloads differentially,we don't have a problem.That's what the line was designed to do. MR.SMITH:That's true. MR.HALL:I mean,it could reasonably be assumed that we would take anywhere from one to two hours to re-dispatch the system.Start and stop the units that need to be started and stopped,re-dispatch the schedule to make sure everybody is on the same sheet of music,and Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 14 that's typically what the dispatchers are doing right now. It's 10 minutes to 2.They are not making changes for the hour coming up at 14 hundred.Those changes are already in.They would be talking to each other about the hours --the schedule to run to starting at 15 hundred hours.That's what they would be doing right now.Say,okay,we will go ahead and change this. Since the numbers are already looked in for 14 hundred,they could be manually overridden.The problem with doing that is it tends to create problems.When you ask;humans to intervene with the computer,it doesn't always work out perfectly.And we have all seen plenty of situations of that,where human intervention has caused problems as opposed to solve problems. MR.DALE:Do you have a proposal? MR.BABCOCK:Sounds like Doug is saying between one and hours after the alarm goes off -- MR.HALL:Under normal circumstances -- MR.DALE:That's roughly the way I think I see things is,you know,typically I would probably be able to do it by the end of the hour we're in,but if it were to happen five minutes before the hour,I'm not going to be able to make that hour.I'm going to be well into the next one. MR.HALL:Well,if it happens at 15,and you've Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 15 got an 18 or 20 minutes start on that unit,you're going to be in the next hour before the unit comes up to speed and loads. MR.BETTINE:So rather than put "prudent utility practice,"we want to put in there "we expect this to happen,you know,within approximately two hours"? MR.DALE:I think scheduling is a big deal at our other utilities.It is a big deal with us.I would be surprised if prudent utility practices meant throwing out all the scheduling,because we're all interconnected. What happens here affects everybody on the grid,and if everybody doesn't do things in a coordinated manner, frequency goes up and frequency goes down,if we aren't all ramping at exactly the same --I know my computer is set up to do the ramps at,you know,starting at five minutes before and going five minutes after.It can be overrode,but the guys have enough nonfamiliarity with overriding it that you're asking for trouble to ask them to override the natural ramps. MR.BABCOCK:It seems that if you leave the language the way you've got it so far,with the discussion that's just taken place,to clarify the one to two hours. MR.HALL:I'm just saying spell it out,so there is no question under normal circumstances the schedule will be modified within one to two hours,which Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 16 is initiating the de-energizing of the process.We're starting the process to de-energize. MR.BETTINE:So in normal circumstances we would expect the line to be de-energized within,say,two hours of an alarm triggering,for example? MR.DALE:Right. MR.BABCOCK:Okay. MR.HALL:Again,under normal circumstances. What we're assuming there is that the start button that Henri hits,that those units come up to synchronizing speed,and we get them on line and are able to load them. If he hits a start button,and 15 minutes into the ramp, into the start cycle,it spins back down,flames out and spins out,now he's got to start from zero again and go up.We're not going to cut him off and say,well,it's two hours,you're out of here,Henri. MR.BJORKQUIST:But for language that's here, it seems like if we have what's here,add the prudent utility practice that AEG&T has suggested,then add --I think there are three components we're talking about: Starting units,backing off units,and scheduling.And then add,at the end of that,which will normally be one to two hours or whatever,I think we're covering everything as opposed to leaving anything ambiguous. MR.DALE:I'm agreeing with that.We just Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 17 don't want to get ourselves into a situation where the letter of the wording restricts us to something abnormal that we're not expecting.An example might be the two inches at Talkeetna thing:You will do this at two inches.Well,what if the ice is not frozen,what if the snowmachines,you know,we don't want to get ourselves stuck with the letter of the word;we want to make sure that the understanding is that we do it in a controlled fashion without outages. MR.SMITH:So,Henri,if we just said,right after the word intertie,comma,"prudent utility practice,"recognizing that new generation must be scheduled,"and I would say place a line "within the one to two hours,"will that satisfy everybody? MR.DALE:I would not have a problem with saying typically takes one to two hours.If you want to say force majeure.You know,if you want to throw some other words in there saying that it could exceed. My intent,you know,when I'm told there is an alarm,I'm going to be doing everything I can to get things done in a timely manner.I just don't want to be put into a position where if something doesn't go like clockwork -- MR.SMITH:That's why I had the word "may" instead of shall,"may take one to two hours". Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 18 MR.HALL:Under normal circumstances. MR.SMITH:Under normal circumstances. MR.DALE:I would like to be able to have something legible enough that we can vote and adopt it in this meeting. MR.BJORKQUIST:Bernie,would you like me to have that drafted up,and if it needs to be changed,we can easily do that. MR.SMITH:We can bring a laptop in here to do all this stuff. MR.BETTINE:So how would this language sound -- MR.HALL:And then the other part in the modification,a question I had,since it came from Bernie, why was the 1407 highlighted? MR.SMITH:Because of the new report that Dryden had --this was the old one that was adopted in December of '04,and with the report that came out,they had no -- MR.DALE:Well,as we recall --as I recall -- I don't know what everybody else does --my recollection is that Paul gave us the presentation that we were actually --this is a conservative number.We could reduce it,but they recommended we stay with what it is. But when you went in to the 23 feet,it was actually a Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 19 lower number.But the recommendation was to keep it at the existing level until we had a little more experience with it. MR.SMITH:I don't have a problem with it. MR.DALE:Maybe I can ask Paul.Is that your recollection? MR.WILLIAMS:Yes. MR.DALE:You were actually speaking. MR.HALL:Let's see what Paul says. MR.WILLIAMS:Yeah,that 1407,that is exactly right. MR.SMITH:Still a good number? MR.WILLIAMS:Still a good number.The other thing that could be changed,though,in the sentence,is it's not determined by analysis of previous events.We didn't look into,you know,these are the unbalanced loading events we've had.It was done from line models we created.So just change that to an analysis of previous line models. MR.DALE:As determined by.... MR.BJORKQUIST:Previous what? MR.DALE:Line models.Okay.So the 1407 stays,the question mark goes away -- MR.SMITH:Right.That was for discussion. MR.DALE:And let's make sure that last Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 20 sentence,as I recall,there was a grammatical strangeness about that sentence,too. MR.HALL:Which one? MR.DALE:The one with 1407.Every time I read it it sounds odd.I'm trying to determine what it is.I guess it's okay.It just looks strange when I read it. MR.SMITH:Also,in one of the earlier drafts, in the second paragraph,Talkeetna airport,I had something similar to what Doug was saying.Utility should add language to indicating actual procedures because utilities actually use their judgement.In other words, you may have two inches on the ground,but you may have open water;you have to have judgement.You have to have utilities make some kind of a judgment call.I don't know how to word that correctly. MR.DALE:I know we discussed that in October, that there was a question.I think there was a "will"in there,Frank.I know you pointed out to us that there was a violation of the language of the procedure. MR.BETTINE:Right.I mean,like,this year, we have had very cold weather,which is probably frozen most of the rivers,and very little snow.So when we got two inches of snow now,in theory you could cross over all the rivers with the snowmachine.I know the Little Su is frozen.I haven't checked the Big Su.Most of the rivers Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 21 are frozen.We've had 20 below zero weather out in the area. MR.BJORKQUIST:It was my recollection that the utilities were going to look at this and come up with a language,but you were targeting toward the end of the month to come up with something because of people's vacation schedules and that type of thing.So my understanding is what we're doing right now is taking care of one part of this,but there is going to be coming back and looking at this other part later to deal with those issues. MR.DALE:I would like to get as much done as possible here. MR.HALL:Actually,Henri,that last sentence, the original document was sent to ADA,not to the southern control.I happened to start getting a copy.Art wanted it send to ADA.That's fine.You guys are the ones initiated.You wanted to do this.That's fine,because the contractor is your contractor. MR.BJORKQUIST:But the information should also go to you -- MR.HALL:I got a copy of it,but it was to Art and me with this other controller being CCd. MR.BJORKQUIST:Okay. MR.BETTINE:Actually,that last paragraph Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 22 needs to be changed because I think it was based upon having the alarm go off and then sending someone out to patrol the line to determine whether there was a problem. Now,if we're going to de-energize the line after an alarm triggers,then I don't know that monitoring the weather station at Douglas and Stevens is,you know,relevant. What we then need to do is send out a patrol to look at the lines. MR.DALE:Makes sense. MR.HALL:Frank is right.The last paragraph is written -- MR.DALE:Because we were going to -- MR.HALL:Because we were going to not de-energize it. MR.SMITH:I was wondering if the highlighted paragraph should go to the last and then follow -- MR.DALE:I'm not sure that we even need to be --once it's de-energized,we don't really need to be doing the detailed monitoring because we're not coming back until somebody flags it and visibly gives it a thumbs up. MR.COOLEY:I would suggest we get rid of the last sentence in that last paragraph. MR.SMITH:Starting with if a contractor? MR.COOLEY:Cannot issue at first light.... Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 23 MR.HALL:Even the second sentence,John.If the line is already de-energized and the load cell is still in alarm,there is no sense in sending a patrol contractor.What's he going to tell us?It's loaded up? Send MEA out there and unload it.Get it de-energized,go ahead an unload it and be done with the problem.There is no sense in sending our contractor out there to say,yeah, it's loaded up. MR.SMITH:Contractor doesn't have the authority or knowledge to knock off the wire;it has to be MEA. MR.HALL:Has to be MEA. MR.DALE:It's almost looking like the entire last paragraph can go,but putting in something that the southern operator will dispatch the maintenance contractor or somebody to fly the line and intends to get it back -- MR.HALL:As weather permits,because,you know,again,we've been shut out of areas for days at a time because of weather.So it's not necessarily at first light;it's as conditions permit. MR.COOLEY:So,basically,once the alarm comes in,we de-energize the line,then in order to get it back, the alarms have to clear before you put them back in service. MR.DALE:Well,we would have to go out there Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 24 and determine that. MR.HALL:I think John's right.I mean, because the alarms can clear.If the alarm comes in at 1 A.M.in the morning,by 5 A.M.the winds may have shifted, come back in and unloaded the line. MR.BABCOCK:It would be risky doing that -- MR.HALL:Why? MR.BABCOCK:You wouldn't know whether your alarm are malfunctioning or not.Once they have actually gone off,and you de-energize the line,to re-energize it without doing what Henri is saying,would be a risky situation,without physically seeing the line. MR.DALE:We wouldn't necessarily know that we have differential loading.You know,getting the alarm tells us everything is evenly loaded up.Snow will fall off through some period of time.We don't know whether that single conductor --we visibly have to go out there and look at it afterwards. MR.COOLEY:But if the alarm is in and stays in,and you go look at it and say,yeah,it's still loaded up,you either have to unload the line and clear the alarm or you can't put the line up. MR.DALE:We will have to unload the line. MR.HALL:I guess,based upon what I've seen, if the alarm come in,and six hours later --10 o'clock at Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 25 night,six hours later the alarm goes away,it's obvious we just lost 700 pounds or 800 pounds of snow unloaded on it. MR.COOLEY:Send the contractor out the next morning,check it,put it back in service. MR.BETTINE:You don't know if the phase that doesn't have the alarm on it is unloaded or not.So only one phase --the other two phases could still be loaded up and we wouldn't know it. MR.DALE:Yeah,a rare occasion,I occasionally agree with Frank. MR.HALL:This would be one of those rare occasions,is what you're telling us? MR.DALE:That's basically it. MR.BETTINE:So then we would just add onto that same paragraph,"the intertie will remain de-energized until a patrol is completed"? MR.DALE:Yeah. MR.HALL:This is paragraph three or four, then,where the highlighting is? MR.BETTINE:Yeah,I think you just add it on to that one. MR.SMITH:Yeah.Do you want a laptop or just take this and go do it in yourself? MR.BETTINE:I presume the understanding is Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 26 that if the line is loaded up,it will remain off,and we don't have to explain that? MR.BJORKQUIST:Could you just repeat that? The intertie will remain _- MR.BETTINE:De-energized until a patrol has completed,and I don't know if we need to expand that and say,will only be re-energized when it has been visually determined that its --there is no --er --the line is not loaded excessively.I mean,I don't know if it's imputed into that particular statement that we're not going to re-energize it if there is a low sag condition. MR.DALE:I think the assumption is --I agree. I think the assumption is,when we do a patrol,going out there and saying,yeah,this is the patrol,looks terrible.That doesn't qualify as having done the patrol. MR.BJORKQUIST:Okay.So what are we adding? MR.DALE:"Line will remain de-energized until the patrol is completed". MR.BETTINE:Right,and my question is,the understanding has to be or we have to expand that to just flying a patrol doesn't allow us to re-energize the line. Patrol means we inspect the line,and if its still loaded up,the patrol calls back and says it still loaded up,and we de-energize it,if you just read the letter of the sentence,you would just say,well,we did the patrol, Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 27 we can close back in now. MR.BJORKQUIST:So what you're meaning to say is the patrol is completed and the line unloaded? MR.BETTINE:Right.And the line determined to be in a safe condition. MR.HALL:Right,patrol is completed and ensure there is no danger to the public or something to that effect. MR.BJORKQUIST:The patrol is completed and the line is determined to be safe? MR.BETTINE:To be in a safe condition,right. Or any other wording that we come up with that's better than that. MR.BJORKQUIST:Okay.I'll go have this typed up so everybody can look at it,but before I do that,we need to go back to the fourth paragraph,and I just need to make sure I understand what it is we have agreed that that language will be after the last word,the intertie, comma? MR.BETTINE:Here's what I have written and see if everybody agrees with this.Comma,consistent with prudent utility practice,period.Okay.Under normal circumstances,it is anticipated the intertie would be de-energized in approximately two hours after a load cell alarm.Does that work for everybody? Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 28 MR.COOLEY:Sounds good to me. MR.HALL:You could actually say within two hours,you know. MR.COOLEY:Sounded good. MR.BJORKQUIST:You need to read that back to me. MR.BETTINE:Okay.The last sentence would say,"Under normal circumstances,it is anticipated the intertie would be de-energized in approximately two hours after a load cell alarm". MR.BJORKQUIST:Under normal circumstances,it is anticipated -- MR.BETTINE:The intertie would be de-energized -- MR.BABCOCK:Let's go with the suggestion about within -- MR.BETTINE:Okay.Within two hours. MR.BABCOCK:That's more flexible. MR.BETTINE:After a load cell alarm. MR.BJORKQUIST:It is anticipated that -- MR.BETTINE:No that."It is anticipated the intertie would be de-energized within two hours after a load cell alarm". Shorthand wasn't your strong suit? MR.BJORKQUIST:No. Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 29 MR.DALE:I would like to see a date somewhere up at the top of the page,since everything was,you know, referred to as the December 8 protocol,this is going to be the November 16th --that's my mother's birthday. MR.SMITH:Henri,do you want to address the judgment thing under the two inches? MR.DALE:Yeah.We had discussion last time that a concern was when you had two inches of snow that the procedure said we we will send somebody out,and we hadn't been doing that because the rivers were open and that sort of thing.How would we modify this to recognize that there may be times that we don't send somebody out? MR.HALL:Maybe it's time we actually examine this,Henri.Because,again,two inches comes from when we initially started this,and we were trying to baseline our data.So after every snowfall,what we wanted was the contractor to go out,and that's when Paul had all that information for those guys where they had to stop at the tower,take measurements of snow density and all the other things.Well,do we have adequate baseline now? MR.LARUE:It would nice to see a real snow event that had something happen,but,you know,I'm sure the base -- MR.HALL:That's what I'm thinking.We have accumulated enough data over the years,other than we Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 30 haven't had an incidents.We haven't had incidents of measuring stuff,but that's the reason we were sending them after two inches:Go take measurements,go take measurements.So we have something to work off of.We have a pretty good baseline data.Now we have to figure out what precipitates a patrol.What's the reason for sending people out.And obviously two inches doesn't do it.Two inches can't load the line,can't do anything. There is no way you can accumulate anything with two inches of snow. MR.DALE:But it does give us a presence out there,a mechanism for being out there,every now and then,see what's going on. MR.HALL:Initially,that was the thing.When there was Stan,when we first started doing this,was doing it,said,okay,do we let the contractor decide when he wants to go out?No,we can't do that.We have to set a criteria that says you can go out,but you can only go out when this happens.We don't want you going out every time a snowflake falls because you want to take your snowmachine out and play.So we've got some kind of criteria;we have to develop some kind of a criteria where they know they have a job to do as opposed to,well,we're going to go generate some income today because the sky is overcast and we feel like riding. Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 31 MR.DALE:Probably a worthy thing to do,but I don't know that --do you think we would come to an agreement on something?Anything we proposed would be arbitrary.I'm almost resigned just to leave the two inches now and work on what a better number would be. MR.HALL:Well,I mean,if we leave two inches, we need to do something like Bernie is saying.We need to add something that says -- MR.SMITH:Utilities actually use some judgement. MR.HALL:Right.That there will be some discretion done by either the state -- MR.SMITH:Should be the utilities. MR.HALL:That's fine.I don't have a problem with that.This is aimed at our contractors so that he is not making a determination,you know what,I'm going to do a patrol every other day because I need an income,I've got some bills to pay,and we do have to be very cognizant of that. MR.COOLEY:In that paragraph,if you took the "or"out and say "at the direction of the southern controller,comma,normally after a snow fall of more than two inches,"so you're the one telling them when to go? MR.HALL:Then we get into things not normal. I mean,if we get two inches of snow up there this week Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 32 and we don't see another snowfall for three weeks,and we get two inches then,well,what are we sending them out to do?Unless Henri says,like we say,unless we want their presence out on the right of way,and the if that's the case,then what we should say is at the direction of southern controller or at a minimum of once a month during the winter months or something like that. MR.COOLEY:What I was saying is he only goes when you tell him,but you normally would send him out after some amount of new snow comes. MR.BETTINE:I brought this up last time.I asked how you guys came up with two inches,and it was just arbitrary,but the problem really is it could snow two inches at Talkeetna and snow six feet in the mountains where the transmission line is.So we do need some trigger event that sends out the contractor up there to take a look.And since we don't have load cell alarms on every tower,there is always the possibility that we do have a low condition,and we just simply don't know about it. MR.DALE:You know,I'm okay with going out in two inches,and I understand that what's at Talkeetna,and Talkeetna gets snowed on pretty regularly.Two inches is good.It gives a regular presence on there.I just don't want to be tied into wording that if the river is open or Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 33 the contractor can't get out that we're violating our procedures.I just want to recognize that there are external things going on that may make it so that we miss a patrol. MR.BETTINE:The other question is going to be: Do we want to do a helicopter patrol if we can't doa ground patrol? MR.HALL:Remember,our snow load contractor, our patrol contractor is strictly a ground contractor. MR.BETTINE:Yeah. MR.HALL:We don't introduce a helicopter patrol unless --if we're sending you guys out to do something,chances you are going to be send a crew out, you're going to go out with a crew because we strongly suspect that there is a problem or something out there that needs to be taken care of. MR.BABCOCK:How many times did the two inches initiate a patrol last winter? MR.HALL:We kind of have to ignore the beginning of the season because you can't gauge anything. MR.COOLEY:10 to 14? MR.BABCOCK:I thought it was 11. MR.COOLEY:A dozen times. MR.BABCOCK:I think if you leave the two inches,we're just dealing with a dozen times during the Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 34 winter a patrol might initiated. MR.DALE:I just want a caveat on there that there may be times it's impractical or impossible,but, you know,impractical,something like that,for the patrol contractor to get out. MR.HALL:Right,and mostly applies --what we're talking about here applies to the early season,the transition from fall to winter.Because unlike this year where we've had cold weather that may freeze the river, but we don't have snow,again,a two-inch snow after it's been cold and we have no snow pack on the ground,they're not going anywhere.They're not going to run their machines over bare ground and tear them up.So this transition season,once we get the snow packed down,then they pretty well determine --I can look at NOAA's weather site at Talkeetna,see two inches,they look at it and say three inches in the last 24 hours,we will go out today. I verify that snow has happened,go ahead and make the patrol,because we got snow pack on the ground.When they call and say it snowed two inches last night,but that's all there is,we're not taking our machines out in November. MR.BJORKQUIST:Here's some suggested language. At the end of that sentence after Talkeetna airport, insert,"unless the southern controller determines that a Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 35 patrol is impracticable". MR.HALL:See,the problem is I don't have any way to determine a patrol is impracticable.I'm in Anchorage. MR.COOLEY:If the rivers are open? MR.HALL:I didn't make that determination. MR.COOLEY:If you did it based on what he told you?If he's fibbing,of course you got a problem,but. MR.HALL:I mean,I have remote information,is all I can go on.So I'm making a determination on what -- there may be holes in the information. MR.BABCOCK:Basically your contractor would be contacting you and you would be judging on what they told you,whether or not it's practical to have them go ahead, do the patrol,which gives you control over how many times they go out,and they are going to be making a pitch --to the extent they want the money,they are going to make a pitch they should go. MR.HALL:Oh,yeah. MR.BABCOCK:So they will provide you the information,you need to tell them it's impractical,but someone has to make the decision. MR.BJORKQUIST:Unless it's the southern controller,then who? MR.DALE:It's either going to be the Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 36 contractor or the southern controller. MR.COOLEY:I like southern controller determines it's not practicable. MR.SMITH:Based on information he gets from the contractor? MR.COOLEY:Or whatever -- MR.HALL:Or the information available. MR.SMITH:Or information available,that makes sense. MR.BJORKQUIST:Is that okay? MR.BETTINE:That works. MR.BJORKQUIST:Shall I go and have this typed up? MR.DALE:That will work. MR.BJORKQUIST:Why don't we take a five-minute break? MR.DALE:Sure.We will recess for five minutes. (Recess taken.) MR.HALL:Bernie,you were saying something about the last sentence in the second paragraph,"The patrol contractor will check and report to the southern controller by e-mail daily."I believe that's the way it's stipulated in their contract. MR.SMITH:Yeah. Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 37 MR.HALL:It is your contract,not ours. MR.BJORKQUIST:But we do require them to report to you,that's covered.The fact that we also require them to send it to us -- MR.BETTINE:Doesn't need to be in there. MR.BJORKQUIST:--doesn't need to be in there. That's just what we require of them.What you characterize as a cross-copy or a copy to you,that is the report to you that is required under their protocol. MR.HALL:Right,but it wasn't the southern controller that asked for this.It was the state specifically that initiated this entire process,okay? MR.BJORKQUIST:That's true. MR.HALL:And you're the owner,so it should be go to you and -- MR.BJORKQUIST:And AEA is receiving it,but the protocol is requiring that it also go to you,which is also required of the patrol contractor,that you get the report at the same time by e-mail,because you,as southern controller,are the ones that uses the information to make all these determinations. MR.HALL:Okay,but I want to see something about the state in here.I don't want somebody saying the southern controller did not notify the state.Okay,your contractor,your contractor.So it needs to be said in Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 38 here,too,that the fact that the state is being advised of whatever the conditions are. MR.BJORKQUIST:So you want,"if the patrol contractor will check and report to the southern controller and state by e-mail daily";that covers what you want? MR.HALL:That's what Art insisted. MR.BJORKQUIST:I will go and have that inserted. MR.SMITH:Whoa,whoa,whoa. MR.DALE:Before you go,let's make sure we read the whole thing. MR.COOLEY:The other thing is our chunky sentence.The parens about "over the bare conductor", really belongs after the word "of snow". MR.BETTINE:I guess I have a question as to whether that paragraph needs to be in there.It's good information,but it's really not a procedure. MR.DALE:Just telling us what the 1407 refers to. MR.COOLEY:The whole paragraph? MR.BETTINE:The whole paragraph. MR.DALE:Yeah,I agree it's klunky and maybe worth doing something with,because I haven't been happy with the way that went for a long time. Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 39 MR.COOLEY:How about "it needs an average of 1407 pounds of snow above the weight of the conductor"? MR.DALE:That sounds good to me.Put the paragraph in there. MR.BJORKQUIST:What's happening? MR.COOLEY:Move the parenthesis about "over the bare conductor weight",move it two words to the right,so it comes after the word "of snow". MR.SMITH:Okay.That does make it a lot better. MR.DALE:And in the last sentence where we have,you know,we're going to patrol and determine that the line is in a safe condition,I think I agree with Frank with what that entailed.I just want to verify that your MEA/AEG&T has an overriding belief that the intertie is not safe without inset towers,should we de-energize this thing,you're not going to insist that we put in the inset towers before the line is safe enough to re-energize? MR.HALL:Don't be giving him any ideas. You just wrote him a blank check. MR.BETTINE:I like that idea. MR.DALE:I just want to make sure we're on the same page. MR.HALL:We are now. Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 40 MR.BETTINE:You know,once again I'll restate that we believe the only long-term solution is put inset towers in to cure the problem,but absent that,we want to move towards safety.We believe this interim step is a move in that direction.We obviously anticipate someone flying the line and making the determination that it's safe. MR.DALE:Thank you.My only change I would like to see,and try to keep from nickel and dime it,in the first paragraph when we refer to the Alaska intertie. I think technically it's the Anchorage Fairbanks intertie; is that other people's recollection? MR.COOLEY:It changed. MR.DALE:Oh,it changed afterwards? MR.BETTINE:I think it is Alaska intertie, it's not the Alaskan intertie.No "N". MR.SMITH:Right there. MR.HALL:Henri,did you want to rework that last sentence in that last paragraph? MR.DALE:No,verbally I think Frank and are agreeing to the same consent. MR.BETTINE:We're on record over here. MR.HALL:For what,Frank? MR.BETTINE:I think Henri is on record for putting in inset towers. Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 41 MR.DALE:No. MR.SMITH:I'm glad you said no.Does that satisfy everybody? MR.BJORKQUIST:I will go and have this changed. MR.DALE:Would you like to be present for the continuation? MR.BJORKQUIST:You can continue.I'll be back. MR.DALE:All right.Well,assuming everybody is happy with how it comes back,we will all get it Signed.I think we will also take a motion for the minutes to vote and adopt this document,then we will also sign the document. I think instead of moving into the intertie contract adherence,John had wanted to briefly talk about scheduling,and this may be a good one to do while Brian is out.I'11 let John talk.I suspect I'm part of the problem. MR.COOLEY:I guess,this,to me,it's not acceptable to be changing the time of the meeting the night before or late in the afternoon.You know,people make schedules.They agree before,you know,other commitments,and it's just not fair,and in this particular case,the October meeting,we all agreed it was Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 42 going to be at 10,and nobody said anything up until,you know,Henri sent out an e-mail.The minutes said 10 and his notes said one,and I didn't get it until this morning. MR.HALL:I didn't get it until this morning. MR.DALE:I apologize that I had documentation saying it was 10 in the minutes and from previous meetings.I had e-mails implying it was 1,and depending on what stickie note was on my terminal I was looking at, I was sending out e-mails.I apologize for that,and I agree that we shouldn't be changing the meeting times with late notice.I think I sent out stuff almost 9:30 last night,and I will endeavor to be more prompt on sending stuff out and sending out more accurate information. MR.COOLEY:Thank you. MR.DALE:Let's move on,then,to the intertie contract adherence.Way back when,the state had a board meeting.They had a board meeting,and they asked the utilities to compile a list of items that we felt we would like to have changed,or that we had problems with,or that we weren't adhering to.I had asked all the utilities to send me their comments,and I would compile them,which I have done,and Bernie helped me on that. Okay,let's go back to our first.Let's all read it over one more time. Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 43 MR.SMITH:Did everybody get a copy?Do we need a motion here? MR.DALE:We will do that a later on. MR.BABCOCK:I have a suggestion for that last sentence.In rereading this,what is referred to as problem that is being addressed is the conductor clearance problem.That's mentioned in two other paragraphs.So I think that last sentence,it would be MEA would feel better about being the contractor there making that determination or responding to it,I guess.If it said, and it is determined that there is no conductor clearance problem.That is what that is for.It's not to make any other judgments about the foundations of the towers.When that patrol goes out,they are just looking at the clearance problems on the line,is what that patrol is supposed to be doing,and it's just keeping exactly the same,possibly may lead to conductor clearance problem, creates a situation that may or may create a ground reclearance.Intertie remains de-energized and it is determined there is it no conductor clearance problems, that's all they have to go do.And that way,if there is a leaning tower or something,it can still be energized. I don't know what other conditions might come up.If you limit to that,instead of just going back to the minutes of this meeting to find out what Frank and Henri Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 44 discussed,it's right there in the protocol.The purpose of the patrol is to determine there is no ground clearance problem. MR.BETTINE:That's the other words I was looking for.If you're going to make that correction,I think on the first sentence the SLMS indicates the intertie has one or more load cells,instead of load cell. Just a grammatical correction,but if you've got to make a correction you might as well make that one. MR.BJORKQUIST:Are there any others? MR.BETTINE:Not at this time. MR.BETTINE:Thank you.That's the wording we were looking for. MR.DALE:Back to where we were.So,anyway,a spreadsheet was compiled of everybody's comments and suggestions.I divided it into three different types of sections,although I'm perfectly willing to reorganize things.One that I talked about being actual practice, which is maybe a problem at the time.Other things that were just suggestions of people would like to see,and the third section was other past problems that probably just didn't seem to fit into the other two,and some generalized comments. So,anyway,I would like to start going through these and see if there is something that we can cross out Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 because we tighten up what we're doing,or if it's something that needs to be discussed at a further time. It's my understanding that the state and the utilities are also discussing this at a different level also.I believe Brian and some of the other folks may be discussing some of these issues also. MR.SMITH:Before we go through all these details,I would like to know from MEA if there is -- AEGE&T,would they agree to these changes or are they not going to agree to any modification to the Alaska intertie agreement? MR.BETTINE:We're not going to agree to any modification.Our position is that --I assume everyone has received a copy of this November 14 letter. MR.DALE:The recent one?Yeah,I believe I e-mailed that out. MR.BETTINE:I just wanted to make sure everybody did.Our position is that the agreement is fatally flawed.The mere fact that we have all these items listed certainly indicates that the agreement has many,many problems,and our position is it is just so fatally flawed we just we need to scratch the agreement and start all over.We're not going to sit here and try to work through this line by line to try correct the agreement.It just needs to be scratched and start all Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 46 over. MR.DALE:Golden Valley's position is that the agreement has lasted for over 20 years,and if this is all that you can come up with after 20 years of operation on something where we have never had an agreement in the past,that I think we're doing pretty good.I think we can address many of these,most of them,and I think the agreement is a good one for all the utilities in Alaska. MR.HALL:It's ML&P's position also that the agreement,with a little bit of fine tuning,which is what this document that Henri has presented is,what is required,and ML&P has no wishes to terminate this contract. MR.COOLEY:Chugach likewise thinks it's better to fix what we got here than to try to start from scratch. MR.DALE:Okay,going back. MR.SMITH:Mr.Chairman? MR.DALE:Oh,yes,I'm sorry.Forgot you. MR.SMITH:That's no problem.I guess,I mean, I agree with what you've said.I think we can fix the agreement to these minor problems that are here and make it a better agreement,but in lieu of that,it would be very difficult for us to go through all this time and waste because the agreement does state that all five have Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 47 to sign more any modifications,any change,any amendment to the agreement,so if we're trying to modify this and we have somebody at the table that's emphatically stated they are not going to do,then I think it's a waste of time. MR.DALE:Well,the intertie operating committee has limitations on what it can change.Those are pretty clear,that we have many limitations.Most of these are things that we have being lax on.I mean,if you're going to budget 13 months in advance,we can do that.You know,we don't have to change it.It's not optimal,but we can do that. Some things where a group may say that they no longer wish or refuse to do the obligations they have under the contract,I have a problem with that.I mean, you're essentially saying,I signed up and agreed to do such and such,but I don't want to now and,therefore,you need to scrap it.That's not how a contract normally works.You have obligations and you live by them.If somebody has severe concerns with it,they can always put in to not be part of it.That is an option for some,if they have some strings attached,if you want to do that option,but what I'm getting at is just saying that there are things here that people don't want to do anymore isn't sufficient cause to void the contract. It's unfortunate that 20 years ago you didn't Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 48 think about that or I didn't think about it,but this is a good many contracts that I am involved in right now,you know,that I would sure like to change a few things in there,but,hey,I signed a contract;I agreed to the rules. Anyways,I would like to go through these item by item,and I certainly,you know,as odd as it sounds,I would like to hear MEA's position.I know you don't want to waste the time being in here,but I would appreciate your staying for it.My intent is to,after we're done, to sign the resolution,but you kind of said that you --I assume you're going to stay? MR.BETTINE:Oh,absolutely,yes. MR.DALE:You said you didn't want to waste time. MR.BETTINE:No,I didn't say that.Bernie said that. MR.SMITH:I said that.I'm not going anywhere. MR.DALE:I think your letter said you didn't want to waste time. We got the snow load monitoring procedure back. MR.SMITH:Do you all have a snow load monitoring procedures on your power lines.Not the transmission lines,but the power lines,do you actually Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 49 have a procedure that you all follow when the snow gets up there? MR.BETTINE:Other than just ground patrol,no. MR.SMITH:You send them out just at a particular time?I mean,just curious. MR.BETTINE:When we have heavy snows,we have crews out examining our lines,not just necessarily for accumulation;but we have snow load,you know,on trees that are bending over,so we have --when we have bad storms,we have crews out all over trying to monitor the conditions of the lines. MR.DALE:Similar sort of thing.This is well beyond anything that Golden Valley does on its system. Okay.Well,what I would like to do is continue a in work session,and when we get to item seven,formal operating committee actions,I'll make a motion to adopt the November 16,2005 snow load monitoring procedures,and we can all sign off on it if we still agree with the language by that time. MR.HALL:Mr.Chairman,how long did you want to go on in this work session?We're not going to complete this today. MR.DALE:What are other people's commitments for today's meeting? MR.COOLEY:JI would like to be out by 4. Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 50 MR.DALE:Okay,we will go as far as we can on this,and I may need to call another interim meeting at some time to continue or possibly we may be able to do things by e-mail.Just see how far we get. So somewheres around quarter till,we will move out of work session and finish up the formalities.Sounds okay for everybody. MR.COOLEY:May I ask on Matanuska's letter, the last paragraph on the first page basically indicates there is three problems,safety,cost and operational issues that had to be satisfied.I presume the safety meaning the inset towers? MR.BETTINE:Correct. MR.COOLEY:Is the cost allocation,is it 16 and a half,83 percent energy capacity problem;is that the issue or what's the issue there? MR.BABCOCK:I think we went over that in writing in our letter to the state. MR.COOLEY:Did we have a copy? MR.BABCOCK:Well,rather than stipulate,we have tried to get some exact thoughts in the writing.If the state has a copy,I didn't bring a copy of that letter. MR.SMITH:Which letter are you referring to? Which date? Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 51 MR.DALE:November 14. MR.BABCOCK:The earlier one from Jim Walker to Ron Miller. MR.DALE:That was the long one that was presented after the board meeting? MR.BABCOCK:Right. MR.DALE:I do have a copy my packet,if somebody needs it. MR.BJORKQUIST:It's one of two different letters.The August 12th letter. MR.BABCOCK:Best way to answer John's question. MR.BJORKQUIST:What's the question? MR.COOLEY:Well,it says there were three issues.Safety,which is the inset towers.Cost allocation,I was questioning,is that,you know,the 16 and a half 83 percent or was it some other part of allocation that was the problem? MR.DALE:I'm not recalling anything about a cost allocation. MR.BJORKQUIST:Here.We could just make a copy of this.It's reflected in the August 12 letter to Ron Miller,and this has to do with the differential of how much MEA pays for moving electricity over a short portion of the intertie versus the cost over the entire -- Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 52 MR.COOLEY:We ought to rent a bus for the same price? MR.DALE:They have brought that up in many -- MR.COOLEY:The whole issue --the operational issue,was that spelled out in here,too? MR.BJORKQUIST:I don't know what the operational issue is. MR.HALL:Operational issues previously identified by MEA's southern maintenance contract.I'm not sure what those are either. MR.BABCOCK:We have outlined those concerns in the August 12 letter. MR.SMITH:Do you have a copy of the August 12 letter? MR.COOLEY:Okay.Thank you.That's it. MR.DALE:Okay.Let's begin at the beginning, I guess.I've got the intertie contract with me.Some of these excerpts are kind of hard to figure out what is going on,but the first one is 3.1.5 where the utilities will operate their system to minimize disturbances and propagating from one system to another.The allegation is that AEG&T doesn't operate the MEA part of their system that way.I believe MEA's letter of the 14th says they don't believe they have an obligation to operate their system this way. Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 53 MR.HALL:Specifically,what is the contention? MR.DALE:It's a compilation of a lot of things,but I believe it's the open loop request. MR.BABCOCK:See,part of the problem --and I don't know that MEA is going to stay to go through this because,frankly,Henri,this is a cover.If you look through this,about a third of these things are designed to use amending the IOC agreement in order to go around MEA,how we operate our system and tie our hands.AEG&T does it this way;MEA would not let GVEA upgrade its line, MEA may be not walking in lock-step and keeping its mouth shut. MR.DALE:I don't remember that one. MR.BABCOCK:Various things have been identified.MEA is not going to support any amendment to this contract.We think that the fact that you have identified so many fundamental problems,as Frank said, demonstrates that it is a contract that should be ended. The state has that authority,and we can see from the suggestions made on here that most of it is to do with bringing MEA in line,and we're not going to use the state's contract to operate the Alaska intertie as a funnel or tool for you to try to control our system. MR.DALE:That's good.What do you feel is AEGET's obligation to the contract,and virtually,what is Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 54 MEA's obligation to AEG&T and vice versa?And you're right,a lots of things say MEA in it where it probably should say AEG&T.This is a compilation of what problems you've had over 20 years.MEA crops up many times.So it would be nice to have an understanding of where one stops, where the other begins,what your feeling of your obligations are.I mean,do you believe MEA has no obligations and AEG&T is just a sheet of paper with no assets,and that's who is voting on these things?You know,probably MLP and Chugach has a better feel because they live with you guys.Kind of being kind of separated, I don't have really a good understanding of what the dichotomy is there. MR.BABCOCK:Well,we think it's a very old contract,and AEG&T tries to follow the stipulations outlined in the contract,and to the extent that utilities are seeking to amend the contract in order to get some access to changing the way MEA has determined to run its system,that is not anything that we're going to be any part of it. So I don't know where --what is pointed out here,if you look through these things,there isn't any allegation that AEG&T is not following the terms of the current contract.The process that's been discovered over 20 years or whatever,if that's a problem,the way the Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 85 current contract is written,here's a bunch of suggestions to amendment it. MR.DALE:I'm not entirely certain --you know, I'm guessing that the amendment isn't going to say we need to amend the contract to allow utilities to not minimize disturbances propagating --you know,that is not what the amendment is going to be.That was an example of how this clause is not being adhered to.I don't think any pursuant utility would amend a contract to say,we're going to put an amendment in here to say everybody gets to do whatever they want and to heck with everybody else. That's not the amendment that's going to come in. MR.BABCOCK:That's two different objections in the meeting.One is:What are the amendments that are needed to the contract.And the other thing is:We don't think AEG&T is following the contract.Those are two different kind of conversations to have.If you want to have the second conversation,it should be in a different kind of meeting.This meeting is what amendments are necessary to the amendment --to the agreement. MR.DALE:I agree that's what this is.Like I said,I was asked and I asked everybody else to give a list of problems that they see. MR.BABCOCK:Right.I think that's -- MR.DALE:The problem is there is a perception Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 56 that AEG&T is not following this paragraph.Now,what kind of amendment would make that happen,or,I mean,I'm agreeing with you the question is:Is there an amendment that needs to be made.There is a perception that there is a problem;is the amendment that should be proposed a policing action --terrible word to use,but,you know,if if this is going on,what needs to be amended so that doesn't go on.Perhaps you're arguing that should be able to go on.I don't believe that was the language. Bither way,I don't think that particular language can be amended or changed.We don't have the authority to do that. I've got this list of things here,and the things that I am bringing up is that it has been brought up by several people,whether it's MEA or AEG&T itself, that they are not following the rules.Saying that we're going to disband,you know,saying we're going to terminate the IOC contract and start it over again,if in the group comes in saying,hey,I'm not going to follow the rules,what's point of doing that?I think we stick with what we already have.Why would you refuse to do this here,but this is exactly the kind of language you would see in any contract.Why would this language in a new contract be palatable to you,but it's not palatable to you in this contract? Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 57 MR.BABCOCK:I think what I'm responding to is the evidence that's been presented here that the current contract is fatally flawed.We think these are not insignificant changes that are being recommended. MR.COOLEY:They didn't say --they just say, it was like everybody put up a wish list of everything you saw in the contract that you don't think is being followed,and some of them is,okay,we ought to follow them,or some of them are,you know,like,one part in here says --basically implies the legislature is going to fund stuff.Well,they are not going to do that.We have to work around what's been going on,and -- MR.HALL:The second thing is the courts have changed what we were doing. MR.COOLEY:Yeah. MR.HALL:So the agreement should probably be modified to agree with what the courts ordered us to do. MR.COOLEY:The other one is,I think over 15, 20 years,what people thought AEG&T was and what it was going to do and what really is,probably don't match up too well anymore.So the question is,you know,what obligations,you know,when AEG&T says they are going to do something,does that mean their members are also going to do it,or is it just that AEG&T was going to do it,but their members didn't have to do it? Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 58 MR.BABCOCK:Well,if there is any real question about that,that is going to be sorted out legally.The contract language speaks for itself.Us sitting here discussing what it means is not going to change contract language,unless we agree to some amendment,and I think we have made it very clear to you all that AEG&T is not interested in amending a contract that we think should be given 48 months termination notice. MR.COOLEY:I think other people are of the opinion that state can't meet that criteria that gives them that out. MR.DALE:And for that,I mean,you can put in 48 --I mean,how come,you know,you say it's fatally flawed,it can't be done,but I have yet to see AEG&T put in a termination.I mean,you can bail out. MR.BABCOCK:Yes,we could.I suppose we could bail out.We have no intention of doing that.We're recommending --not as long as -- MR.DALE:It's fatally flawed -- MR.BABCOCK:And we'd just love to turn over the use of our line to you without having a voice.No, guys.I mean,I'm just trying to be upfront with you, that this --and maybe these aren't,you know,ina priority as must have,I grant you that,that they are Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 59 just everyone's ideas. MR.COOLEY:Alphabetical listing. MR.HALL:Wish list. MR.BABCOCK:But we see nothing in this list or the proposals that have been made,the wish list here, that would encourage us to participate in discussing amending the existing agreement.We think the state should give 48-months notice and start from scratch. So you can --we won't have any further comment, but we will certainly sit while you go through everything, if you wish. MR.DALE:Okay. MR.HALL:Getting back to my question,section 3.1.5,what is being referred to there is specifically MEA's operation of the 150kv transmission loop in the valley,operating that opened,which has caused disturbance and outages on the north end,specifically. MR.DALE:Yeah,and it has --that is the kind of language that probably is gray.Certainly utilities do have some say in how they operate their own system.The real question is,I don't see us --we don't have the authority to modify that language,but that is exactly the kind of language you would see in any kind of a contract. MR.HALL:Agreed. Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 60 MR.DALE:You would never see the opposite. MR.HALL:Right.What I thought our charge was to examine the contract for places that need clean up, house cleaning,like the budget thing where we -- MR.DALE:Right. MR.HALL:--because of the way the state modified its department that it --house cleaning -- MR.DALE:When we get through these,I would, you know,my goal,at least,is to be able to Significantly shorten this by fixing this things that we do have the authority to change or start abiding by things that we kind of slowly dropped off in the past.I think a lot of that can go away by this.We will have a much shorter list of much more difficult problems to address. We're not going to solve the world's -- MR.HALL:The first item,we acknowledge that somebody views this as a problem or as a lack of compliance,but there is nothing we can do about it. MR.DALE:I guess the way I would look at it,I do see it as a problem,but you're right,there is no compliance required.You know,there is no mechanism to enforce compliance. I think MEA,Frank,or whoever wants to speak for your side,are you --trying not to put words in your mouth --are you saying this is a problem or you don't see Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 61 a problem here?You said that it's fatally flawed.So are you saying that,yes,this is problem,but --I'm not trying to point you down a way,but are you guys saying this is a problem,or you believe you are operating as you should,or you don't see there's being a violation? MR.BABCOCK:I'm not trying to be obstinate, Henri,but I told you what we think and we're not.going to comment any further on those. MR.DALE:We'll just say that we believe that there is still a problem here,but MEA has no comment. MR.BABCOCK:No.No. MR.DALE:Or AEG&T says -- MR.BABCOCK:AEG&T thinks the discussion about amending a contract that has this much wrong with it is a waste of our energies.We should go on a 48-month termination notice,and that we don't intend to go through each one ever these about how MEA or AEG&T could operate better to satisfy your independent systems,whether or not that is connected to the proper functioning of Alaska intertie,which is what the purpose of this meeting is. MR.SMITH:Again,I think we should table this, go back to the formal vote on the snow load,and then that frees MEA or AEG&T to leave,and then we can go through this.I think it's beneficial for us to go through it, but if they are not going to participate,then we don't Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 62 need to --we would putting them on the spot. MR.DALE:I think we will get the votes done. I will agree to a change in the schedule.I think even though AEG&T doesn't want to have their time wasted,I think they do want to be present.I don't think they are going to be leaving us any time soon.We will get the vote done,and you're certainly free to leave,but the intertie operating committee does like to have its members present. MR.BABCOCK:Sure. MR.DALE:I will respect your desire to not comment on things,if you so desire,but let us do get the formal stuff out of the way.Just because you guys don't want to participate,I believe these are important issues and that we need to address as many of them as we can. And I would like to get these things done in a timely manner.I was hoping for today,but,you know,probably in a week or two weeks.I really want to -- MR.HALL:Get as much done as we can. MR.DALE:Yeah.We may have to do more.There is a lot of contentious stuff in here,but there is a lot of simple stuff in here. MR.HALL:I think what we need to do is eliminate the things that are the easiest to deal with -- MR.DALE:And maybe we will do that.We're Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 63 down to our last half hour. MR.HALL:Yeah. MR.DALE:Let's go through and see how many things that we can just cross out --not cross out,but refine the way we have gotten in the habit of doing things and -- MR.HALL:That are easily cleaned up. MR.DALE:--require us ourselves to do better in the future. MR.BABCOCK:MEA/AEG&T thinks that's a perfectly reasonable thing to do. MR.DALE:First easy one I see is 7.2.1. MR.HALL:What about 3.1.12? MR.BETTINE:I would like to speak to that one, because I think there is a misunderstanding about what's going on with MEA at this point.It's no longer a part of Alaska intertie.The RCA order dealing with the joint use of the interconnection is a right the utilities individually have vis-a-vis MEA,so it's no longer a part of the Alaska intertie,per se.As part of the RCA process,AEA agreed and promised the RCA that we would continue to act cooperatively with everybody to make it as seamless as possible,but that portion of the line is no longer under the Alaska intertie,and so a suggestion that something isn't being done properly,because the RCA has Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 64 ordered something different,is just a misunderstanding or mischaracterization of the way things are. And as part of that,I would also like to just jump ahead and comment on 10.1.2.1,dealing with AEA having an obligation to contract with MEA,and the reference that APA has the utilities front the MEA/CFA dispute,that is also a mischaracterization of the reality of that situation.A couple of years ago,the position that MEA had was that they would negotiate with AEA,but no other utility could participate in that.AEA took that position to the other utilities,and the utilities choose and elected to go to the RCA rather than have AEA contract directly with MEA.So the characterization that we had the utilities front the CFA dispute with RCA is,one, factually just wrong,and,you know,it's no longer part of this agreement.But if you want to go backwards,we're going to be back where we were two years with MEA suggesting they'll negotiate with AEA,but nobody else can participate,and I'm confident we can come up with an agreement,but I think what the status quo is really what you want in this circumstance. MR.DALE:I'm not sure I agree with everything you say,but I do agree that it looks like a mischaracterization.I think the utilities wanted to take it into their own hands and to trust the state to act in Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 65 our best interests,but any way you look at it,as far as modifying the contract,even though you're the responsible party,you always have the right to delegate to whoever you want,and in this case,you delegated to the utilities.I don't know if that's the proper term.I don't know that there is a violation of the contract going on here.That's what I'm getting at.Had you refused to deal with the issue,there may have been a dereliction of duty. MR.BJORKQUIST:The situation that we have more so down at 10.1.2.1 -- MR.DALE:That's what we're talking about. MR.BJORKQUIST:--is we have language that suggests AFA is going to do something that collectively we have agreed we're not going to do.So the contract doesn't reflect the reality of what we're doing.So this is a situation that still is one of these ambiguities under the contract. And as far as 3.1.12,I don't think there is a violation of the agreement the way that mechanism is being done. MR.DALE:So you feel that is not a violation. I mean,we can do it either way.You know,the one says do it by meter,and the other says you do it by schedule. MR.HALL:Right,the contract says do it by Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 66 schedule,which is the way we have done it since 1985. MR.BJORKQUIST:But it's no longer under the contract.The relationship is established by the RCA order and the order of the joint connection of utilities to MEA. MR.BABCOCK:Our 40 miles of line is not part of the intertie anymore.That contract expired. MR.DALE:And so you're saying that this stipulation by RCA is external from anything in this? MR.BJORKQUIST:Yeah,and I need to mention again,we have agreed and promised the RCA,AEA will cooperate to make this as seamless as possible.So even though it's outside,we're working internally with the administrative to the best of our ability to help everybody make this thing work.So it's not completely outside.You know,we're not cooperating with the paperwork in accounting of it.We made that promise to RCA,and we're living by that,I think. MR.DALE:I'm good with that.I haven't been reading it with that mind set,so I'll have to reread some passages,but that would --the good thing is it means that we're not violating the contract,and that is a different piece of line than the rest of what the intertie contract deals with.I'm kind of good with that statement.Anybody feel differently? Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 67 Okay.I think I said that the next easy one has to do with determination of MIT curve (ph).Historically, what has happened,is that we do the whole budget process at once.Typically Art would ask for stuff in April or May,and somewheres around July in our meeting we would go through everything all at once.Contract actually says that MIT curve calculations should be done by the first of June,independently of the rest of the budget.We can do that.That's not a problem.I don't think it's something we can change,but it's certainly something we can comply with,and it will probably be best for the state to remind everybody to have their information for the MIT curve calculations,which is only your max loads.That's all you have to ask,is what our max load was last fiscal year to do that part of the spreadsheet. MR.SMITH:When? MR.DALE:You have to have it by the first of June,give to IOC by the first of June.So,you know,if you ask for it in April or May,any time that is convenient. MR.HALL:Historically,we have always done that.I'm not sure what's happened the last couple of years.Gotten a little sloppy or something. MR.DALE:Right.Typically are asked for it by then,but calculations,where we get the spreadsheet back, Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 68 where it actually tells you what your MIT curve is, doesn't occur until we review the budget."That is usually just towards July,end of June or beginning of July time period. MR.COOLEY:What happened was we used to have meetings every two months,then we switched to every quarter,and the quarterly meetings got to be in July,and so we got to do the budget in July,even though it was like a week or two afterwards. MR.DALE:But we can comply. MR.HALL:As long as we start the process early enough. MR.DALE:I0C does have the authority to establish a different transfer capability,and right now, and all in the documents we have always been getting,it's been listed transfer capabilities as being about 70.In reality,with the years,with studies and whatnot,my understanding is it's 80 at Healy.Probably about 79,78 at mid point. MR.HALL:Actually,Henry,since 1985 it has been 70.70 megawatt limitation is 70 with Healy on. With Healy on.Okay.That's what was done in the original studies since July of 1985.Marvin and I got in a long discussion about this back in '85 or '86 when you guys took Healy out for first time,and he wanted to Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 69 schedule more energy from the south bend.We said,well, the transfer limitation is 70.Says,yeah,but 70,if you look,imbedded in the studies,it's 70 megawatts based on Healy running,because you guys run it for 48 to 50 weeks a year.That's where that 70 has filtered up through. Somehow the sentence got dropped off,70 megawatt transfer with Healy on.It dropped off through most of this.If you actually go back and look at the studies,it actually indicates that. So like I have told my dispatchers as far as that goes,if Healy I is off,then the transfer is --can be up to 90 at Healy.90 to 95 or so,which is what we have done.I think the real limitation is your line from Healy to Gold line. MR.DALE:I think this is going to be a simple one,but I need to do some research on that,because those numbers are not familiar to me.Healy at 90 is not striking to me.We will leave this one on here.Either way,this is one that the IOC has the --we're not violating anything.This is past practice may need to be reviewed,but no violation. MR.HALL:Right,or it may just need to be refined,because through history,for the last 20 years, something got dropped out,for clarification. MR.DALE:Next one,since it involves MEA,may Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 70 be contentious,so we will skip that one. MR.COOLEY:Which one? MR.DALE:The Stevens sub not being incorporated. This is a budget one.There is not much we can change,but part of what they wanted was budgeting 13 months in advance.Now,we can start doing that,and APA is certainly welcome to provide it to their board, although their board would probably say what the hell is this.You're certainly welcome to go through the motions. Do we want to do that,or should we leave this as something that could be approved?I'm --sort of,this is something the IOC does not have the ability to change,and it's unlikely that we would have all the utilities cooperating to make an adjustment.So it may be that we will want to,at some point,start budgeting 13 months in advance,just to be compliant with this. , MR.BJORKQUIST:Is that going to cause problems? MR.DALE:The accuracy of the budgets will be poor,is the problem.You know,any time you budget way ahead,your accuracy became poor.Things are likely to crop up that you didn't know about that need to be addressed,whether it's batteries going bad or transformer going bad or something like that. Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 71 MR.HALL:Schedule changes. MR.DALE:These are likely to be fixed in the short term,and that can happen even with 12-month budgeting.You just never really know.It just adds an extra year to your uncertainty. Okay -- MR.HALL:Just a minute.Isn't that a piece that is easily modifiable? MR.DALE:No,I don't think we have the authority to modify it.The IOC has the ability to modify operational issues. MR.HALL:But isn't budgeting an operational issue? MR.DALE:I don't think so.Monetary things were things that the crafters had real concerns about. MR.BABCOCK:The 13 months is right there in the contractual -- MR.DALE:And I believe -- MR.HALL:Well,but the state changed the way it was - from the way this document was originally laid out to the way they are conducting their everyday business,which is the reason we don't do it 13 months, because they do go before the legislature with this budget. MR.DALE:Right.That is kind of back at the Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 72 beginning where I was talking about there is certain things that certain participants may no longer do.I think I was beating up at MEA at the time,but this could be the state version of it,is this is an obligation that the state had to do certain things and they are no longer doing that,whether by choice or by external reasons.We recognize that we're all small ponds in the big pictures, but this is really a contractual thing that a single participant is no longer doing their obligation,but we all need to work together to make this thing work. MR.BJORKQUIST:And,Tuckerman,your comment earlier applies to these type of issues also,that MEA's position or AEG&T,whoever you're speaking for,doesn't want to deal with any amendment to the agreement,even one of this type of a nature? MR.BABCOCK:Well,we don't want to discuss amendments unless you come up with a list of proposals that are realistic for us to even consider.I mean,when I look over this list and consider what apparently the objectives were,it seems to us to be more of a list that actually demonstrated you needed to scrap the agreement and start over.If you want to come up with a list how to separate things out,like are we going to start following the contract or or does the 13 months need to change,I mean,there are a bunch of mixed objectives here,but if Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 73 one of the objectives is what part of the contract are we not following,we have to start following it.You can't --just because the state doesn't want to submit it to the legislature,as that contact says they should do, they should be doing it.13 months operating doesn't make for good budgeting,but the contract says we have to do it unless we change the contract. So if the committee,in working through this, comes up with a list,these are five things we want to amend in the contract,these are the only real problems we want to address at this time,then MEA would look at that, but if you're looking at like this,we don't want to begin walking down the road. MR.BJORKQUIST:I think it's really obvious, from your earlier comments,just obvious that the portions that you took most offense at were the ones that seemed to be directed at MEA under AEG&T,but this would not be one of those. MR.BABCOCK:This is not one of those,but I haven't seen --any contract has individual parts and it also represents a whole.So we have to see what it is -- what the whole operation of the contract,as amended, would look like,as opposed to saying is this particular amendment worthwhile.I can't comment on each specific amendment as you go through it because I think we made it Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 74 plain we disagree with this approach.We think that it's obvious what should done,but we are willing to sit here and listen to discussion,and also encourage you.If you come up with a list of some things that you think ought to be amended in the contract,we can look at those.I don't hold out a lot of hope,but. MR.SMITH:That's a plus. MR.BABCOCK:That's a plus. MR.COOLEY:I guess,given the situation,how would you go about negotiating a new one? MR.HALL:A new amendment? MR.COOLEY:No.I meant,if the idea was to scrap this and replace it with something else,you know, obviously,we've got four years to come up with a new -- MR.BABCOCK:Right. MR.COOLEY:--something.You know,we wouldn't have to wait four years if you could agree to some new things.We could all just say,hey,this other one is gone,because that's an option,too. MR.DALE:The ICO doesn't have the ability to change anything,but should all the GMs,all the participating GMs have the ability to,if they do it in unanimous fashion,have the ability to add amendments, change language,do whatever they want,but it has be unanimous,and has to be the GM or equivalent level. Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 75 MR.COOLEY:Right. MR.HALL:So we need to come up with a list of that --that amendments,if you will,to the existing contract from a house-cleaning standpoint. MR.BABCOCK:Right.I think if you go through this list today and say,okay,these are the things the contract requires us to do,we're not doing A,B,C,and D here,can we start doing A,B,C,and D,does it make sense to do that,does it make sense for the state to start submitting the budget to the legislature,does it really make sense to have a 13-month advanced budget process,then we can get to the point where we can have a discussion about whether or not AEG&T would agree to any amendments to the contract. MR.DALE:Okay.The next one,8.2.2,can be done. Oops,I'm sorry.I skipped it. MR.HALL:I'm on time,right? MR.DALE:Right,we just need to,by March 1 or on March 1st to submit to AEA or AIDA what our KWH is,and they would be able to calculate the MET curve.That's the information they need. Typically,like I said,the state doesn't request the information until April,but we can comply. That is not an issue. Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 716 8.2.2,is a matter of compiling the information that is on that spreadsheet that Bernie did for us,and normally that is done in June/July period. MR.SMITH:Needs to be done by April. MR.DALE:Yup,we can do that. MR.SMITH:Let's do it on time. MR.DALE:The next one,there are ways around it,but this is the capacity charge,which originally we were supposed to pay in 12ths.What we have been doing, for cash flow reasons,we have been paying it to you guys all once on the first month,in July.That way you had a pile of money to do your bills with.This would probably be a non-controversial one.It makes for good cash flow, but on the other hand,we could comply.Just means that we have to be,you know,we wouldn't be able to do a whole lot of maintenance in the latter part of summer.We would have to wait for June or July,whatever,a few months to build up a little bit of cash flow.Killing your summer maintenance season means all work gets done in the three months in the latter part of the following fiscal year. It can be done,but I think this is one that would be,you know,we can comply with it,but it would probably be nice it revise. MR.SMITH:Not efficient or effective. MR.HALL:That would one of the things we want Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 77 to modify. MR.DALE:Really ineffective or inefficient. You guys just don't want to come up with the holding money in the meantime.Okay. Now,this was one that had been brought up after I compiled the list.You can see a small change in font size there.I need to review that more.Historically, when there's been a revenue deficiency,it's being divvied out by MET curve.There is an interpretation that maybe that is not appropriate way to do it.We haven't had such cases in awhile,but it's -- |MR.COOLEY:Basically,we have --the way the section is written,it only applies in the first year of the intertie,which was '85.And it's happened a couple of times since,and state's rolled out that it's in the way and everybody has paid the bill.So I guess it's a case of -- MR.HALL:That's that memo you sent out? MR.COOLEY:Yeah. MR.DALE:I'll just say this is something we need to look at it,because the question,then,becomes, well,what do you do if you have a deficiency. MR.COOLEY:The state pays for it,is the way the contract is written.They're just supposed to cover that,but.It doesn't work. Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 78 MR.DALE:That needs further review,because in my belief,it's not appropriate for the state to have to fund a revenue deficiency. 9.1.1 is an easy one.We have been,for quite a few election rounds,been doing our elections in April. We're really supposed to be doing it in January,and in the agenda I have elections set for our January meeting. So we will do elections in January. The next one,we can comply with.For the last many years,we have been ratifying by voice vote,and it's been reflected in the minutes.There were no signatures, as such.It appears that when we have a vote on things that we're supposed to be putting signatures on it. That's certainly something we can do. MR.HALL:I guess I'm not following you.What are you saying here?I have establish operating procedures affecting intertie operations. MR.COOLEY:Every time we vote on something, each person signs a piece of paper,rather than saying for or yes,like when we approve the budget or like this resolution. MR.HALL:Every motion has to be written -- MR.COOLEY:And everybody has to have a place to sign it. MR.HALL:Oh.Okay. Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 79 MR.DALE:I mean,we can comply with it -- MR.BABCOCK:We haven't been complying with it. MR.DALE:Right,but we can comply with it. MR.HALL:That brings up the point,do we want to modify that or do we want to start generating paper for every motion? MR.DALE:We don't have the authority to modify it. MR.HALL:But if we're proposing a list of things,house-keeping things that we can clean up,because we have never functioned that way --just like the budget process --is this one of the things we want to put on that item? MR.DALE:That may very well be.I'm agreeing with you there.If --what I want to do is have as few, you know,I want to have it boiled down to here are the outstanding problems that the GMs need to deal with.I'm certain that we can all say these are other things we would like to see happen,but I want to get it boiled down to just a few issues.We've had 20 years of operation. We have done things differently than we are supposed to be doing.It's actually a good review to -- MR.HALL:Yeah. MR.DALE:--to get compliance.The next one we discussed.Next one is a little more problematic,the Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 80 10.3.1.This has to do with doing it early and submitting to the legislature.Now,some of it --not the entire amount,but some of it,you have to be careful.When you talk about budgeting,there is several different budgets that we're talking about.We have it all included in one, and I think this is one that,yeah,this may be another one of those childish sort of things,we can submit it to the legislature.They will just reject it,but we can check it off that,by God,we submitted it.But it would be better to have it changed. MR.HALL:Right. MR.DALE:But,again,we can comply. MR.HALL:If the purpose of what we're doing here is compiling a list of house-cleaning issues -- MR.DALE:Then this would be something we would put on it. MR.HALL:--we want to compile for the GMs, that would be one of them. MR.DALE:Now,when we have the budget,or when we do the budget process,one of things we're doing is supposed to provide written comments.We don't really do that.We submit budgets.The budgets we submit do have some narrative to it.The one I submit for maintenance has some narrative for what I'm doing,but for the most part,the budget subcommittee doesn't provide minutes and Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 81 recommendations to the IOC.I think we're probably somewhat negligent there.I don't know how much written comments are really necessary.It may be that all the comments you need is the budget subcommittee reviewed the budget and they want the IOC to adopt it;is that sufficient written comment?May not be quite what they had in mind. As it is now,we have no written comments.This is something we can comply with.We just have to understand what it is we're supposed to be doing. MR.HALL:Well,goes back to is this another house-cleaning issue?If it's never been done,keeping in mind that it was put in at a time where we'd never ever -- utilities had never worked together,and people were throwing stuff in to try to make sure to take care of everybody's paranoia,is this something that we should look at it cleaning up,whether it's just a change in verbiage or deleting or whatever. MR.SMITH:It states here in the agreement,it says,"Utilities shall provide written comments on the primary scope of operation and budget to APA 12 months before the first day of the budget year". MR.DALE:Right.After I identified the 12 and 13 months,I did keep bringing that up in each one,but we know we have the 12-month issue.There was more to talk Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 82 about the written comments.We do have minutes.When IOC adopts a budget.We do have some discussion.There are some minutes reflecting it.The budgets that are submitted do have some verbiage.Maybe that is enough. Maybe we are complying.It doesn't how much you have to have. MR.HALL:It says 12 months,which we're not doing. MR.DALE:Right. MR.HALL:So,for that very reason,because they are tying it to the budget cycle,we need to clean it up.I guess,that is my contention at this point.We're trying to clean up and get rid of this 13 month,14 month budget cycle here,and if we're going to do that,then we should take care of things like this and reference that. MR.DALE:We will finish off this page,and then I'll call us out of work session to wrap the meeting up. This part says,you know,supposed to get written approval and all this kind of good stuff.MLP and GVEA no longer charge for their services,therefore are no longer reimbursed.My feeling is since this is the case, that we should --need to provide any kind of a written approval each year saying that we're not charging,since it's an annual amount,anyways.We may be in compliance, Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 83 but I guess it's true we don't have any written approval, that you have a written approval not to charge anything, or have a zero amount.The concern was when we were actually putting an amount in there. MR.HALL:Again,this is something we can clean up? MR.DALE:Right.This is more of a clean-up issue.But if we had to,we could comply with.Better just to remove it -- MR.HALL:Right. MR.DALE:--but we can write up a thing saying zero amount. MR.HALL:If we get rid of all this extraneous stuff,we don't have to worry about compliance,without crossing Ts and dotting Is.That's good.They wanted a document that was clean. MR.DALE:The biggest section that has problems is the budget section.It's not a terribly big section, but the budget part is the part that has the most problems. The second one,the 10.3.1 to .3.5,there is several paragraphs all having to do with the practice of paying the operators.That's not done.We do not charge for our services.We haven't for a good many years. Here we are at 10.3.6,where APA presents it to Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 84 the legislature.They could do it,but it's better to clean it up.And same thing with 10.6,had to do with the payment to MLP and Golden Valley,which there are no payments.So it would be better just to have it removed, but if we have to,we can comply.I can divide zero by 12,and even if we distribute it for each month;I have a math degree,I can do that. MR.HALL:What about that last one,Henri? MR.DALE:Oh,I thought that was the last one. MR.HALL:11.22. MR.DALE:On my page,I must have printed out a little bit differently.My page broke it off.11.22 is, for those who of you who have a different printer,we kind of touched on this earlier,almost 99.9 percent of the schedules happened on hourly basis,except for when something abnormal happens,a unit trip or Kenai relays out.You know,it doesn't say anything about as practical or things of that nature.So this is just a comment,I think,that sometimes they are changed prior to the next hour,but it is extremely rare. MR.HALL:Scheduled on an hourly basis. MR.DALE:We do schedule on an hourly basis. MR.HALL:So we're in compliance. MR.SMITH:We're in compliance,so as far as I can see that won't change either. Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 85 MR.HALL:That's the last on your page? MR.DALE:Does anybody else have one more thing on their page?Just me.My printer is different. MR.BJORKQUIST:Just one more comment on that last one.If you look at 11.2.5,it also says provisions of this section,which would be section 11.2,may be modified -- MR.DALE:Right. MR.BJORKQUIST:--by the operating committee as provided for under this agreement.So even if there were something that might need to be tweaked in those sections,you would have the ability to do it. MR.DALE:That is correct.The 11 section is operating sort of things,and the IOC does have the ability to modify those. MR.HALL:We can actually do that without the GMs? MR.DALE:Right.We can do these.These can be done.This is a list of everybody's comments,and I apologize on MEAs comment was to see the letter that they had sent to the AAA board.I just put that in as a general reference.I didn't go through the letter breaking it out paragraph by paragraph,putting things in here. MR.BABCOCK:Okay. Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 86 MR.DALE:It was a general sort of thing,but you guys did respond to my survey,and the letter was your response. MR.BABCOCK:Right.Just in a different format,yeah. MR.DALE:Let's move out of work session and go into the formal operating committee actions and recommendations.I would like a motion to adopt what I'm going to call the November 16,2005,snow load monitoring procedure.Do I have a second? MR.SMITH:So moved. MR.HALL:I would like to propose one amendment to this motion,and that is the motion as proposed be sunsetted April 30,2006,which then forces us to go back in and look at it.To be effective for this winter,but then go back in,since we're going to be under third-party review,and re-exam what we're doing.That way we've got this,we will have to go back in and look at it based on what the third-party review says. MR.DALE:On that third-party review -- MR.SMITH:Do we need to have a final REA? MR.DALE:Something for them to review.Okay. Likely be some kind of a change or,you know,I can't imagine a consultant that doesn't want to put their two cents in somewhere. Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 87 MR.SMITH:Also,you had made a date for all people to review and comment on the LaRue's snow load report,or whatever it was? MR.DALE:Right.I think Paul had asked for us to review it. MR.SMITH:I was waiting for those comments to come back in before I sent it out. MR.DALE:My recollection was they wanted them sent direct.That was my recollection. MR.WILLIAMS:That is correct.CCd to the state. MR.SMITH:Okay. MR.DALE:So if you aren't getting any,there is a reason. MR.SMITH:All right.I will just go ahead and initiate the procedure to assign a third-party reviewer. MR.DALE:Right.We do feel comfortable with the time period that Doug has brought up,which is actually the winter season. MR.SMITH:I would say,I wouldn't put a date certain after the third-party review makes the recommendation.Because it may be May or June before they actually get a report back. MR.HALL:Sure.What I'm proposing is that this procedure will be in effect this winter.Which means Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 88 next winter we go back to what we had before,or we will incorporate whatever the third-party review or some consultant come back and says,hey,this is a better way to do it.Force us to take some action,basically. MR.BETTINE:My suggestion is we not incorporate the amendment and revisit this issue after the third-party review. MR.DALE:I feel comfortable --er --not comfortable,I feel confident that there is going to be some kind of a change,good or bad,with the third-party review.Whether we sunset it or we keep it permanent and cancel it at some period,doesn't matter.I'm okay with the amendment just having --not in the document itself, but in the minutes that we will sunset it after the winter season to review with whatever the appropriate modifications is.I'm good with that. Bernie,have you stated a position? MR.SMITH:I would have like to have a clean document right now.I think this murkies it a little more. MR.DALE:Well,the document itself is pretty clean.Are you talking about an amendment on this document? MR.HALL:I'm saying this would be in effect in 2005/2006. Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 89 MR.DALE:My feeling is that this thing is going to be,in all practical manner,be redone for the following season.If for no other reason than our inability to get changes done.It's always nice to have something to fall back on. MR.BJORKQUIST:There is no reason to sunset it,then,just because you're going to recognize that when you get more information,you're going to take it up and look at amending it at that point,because it still is a situation where this protocol,I would suggest,is more safe than what exists right now.And,you know,going in and amending it later is fine,if the facts warrants that, but I think you're asking for some trouble if you sunset it. MR.HALL:Well,the purpose of sunsetting is to force the utilities back to the table,because of the third-party review,to discuss that,to bring everybody to go,okay,here's what we got now,do we marry it,do we merge it,do we drop it,do you drop this one and pick this one up the consultant has brought forward,whatever. It forces us to back back and do it. MR.BETTINE:Yeah,but when we have our next meeting,let's assume we've got the review from the third party in June when we have a meeting.We can always put that on the agenda to review the snow loading procedures. Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 90 So I feel better that we don't sunset it.We leave this. If someone disagrees with this after we've had the third- party review and simply asks it be put on the agenda,we sit down and discuss it and see if there is a better solution than what we have now. MR.SMITH:I would say that would be a better approach,to have it on the agenda,than to sunset it myself. MR.COOLEY:I guess I could go either way. That we could --come in,amendment or new procedure,get it voted on this summer. MR.BETTINE:Well,what I don't want the situation as we all recognize --well,at least I did,I don't know about everyone --the deficiency in the other protocol.I don't want us to recognize it,all sign it, and then have it revert back to what I consider the less safe protocol. MR.DALE:In the event --and I don't know how it will turn out,but in the event that,you know,you're talking more safe,less safe,sort of thing.In the event that our third-party review says,well,this is far more stringent than you need to do,are you going to say,well, I still want to do this,because it's more safe?This is a hypothetical.I don't know what they are going to come back and say. Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 91 MR.BETTINE:I understand.Then I think the appropriate way to handle that is to have it listed on the agenda as an item for discussion and vote. MR.SMITH:I agree. MR.BABCOCK:Bring the people in here and ask questions.Get their input. MR.DALE:Okay.Well,I love a consensus.I guess we need to --is this --a vote on the amendment -- MR.SMITH:The amendment first. MR.DALE:So,Doug,do you make a motion to have that -- MR.HALL:I make a motion to sunset the new snow load procedure on May 1,2006. MR.SMITH:I second. MR.DALE:We will do it by voice,then write it down,I guess,if we have to to write these things. Should we start our new and better IoC at the next meeting,our new compliant IOC come January?Let's go with the voice vote here.Go around the table.Doug? MR.HALL:Aye. MR.DALE:CEA? MR.COOLEY:Yes. MR.SMITH:No. MR.BETTINE:No. MR.DALE:Pressure is on. Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 MR. MR. vote yes,but 92 SMITH:No,it's not -- DALE:Oh,that's right.I was going to doesn't matter.So there will not be a sunset amendment. Do we have a motion to adopt the November 16, 2005,snow load monitoring procedure? MR. MR. MR. Go around the MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. We will start MR. MR. MR. compliant IOC MR. COOLEY:Must already have it. SMITH:We had it and a seconded. DALE:Okay,being proposed and seconded. table. HALL:MLP,yes. COOLEY:Chugach,yes. SMITH:AEA,yes. BETTINE:AEG&T,yes. DALE:Golden Valley,yes. SMITH:We have the official copy to sign. with you and send it around. DALE:Okay. HALL:Do we have to indicate what we voted? DALE:Me and the minutes,we're not the yet. DALE:I think we should have all copies before we walk out today,but,yeah,I want to keep the original. Now,technically,is the state the secretary? Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 93 Maybe you guys should keep the original.I think in the contract you guys are the secretary of the IOC. MR.SMITH:A copy for everybody? MR.DALE:Yeah,I would like a copy.While Bernie is gone,next we will go to subcommittee assignments.We will assign everything to Bernie,but I have no assignments for the subcommittee,but I would like us all to review the spreadsheet.I would like to finish up what we're doing.I will probably convene --I need to check on --I will work with everybody on e-mails to pick another time that we can finish up the spreadsheet with the concerns. MR.HALL:Can we do teleconference? MR.DALE:We can do that teleconference. MR.HALL:Maybe we should set a deadline for that? MR.DALE:Yes,I was hoping to get everything done today,but I would like to get things done,you know, by the first week of December.I didn't want it to go into next year,and we got holidays coming up,stuff like that.When I get back,I don't have my calendar with me either,let's find sometime when we can all get together again and teleconference and go through these other items. MR.HALL:Sometime during the week of December Sth? Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 94 MR.DALE:Or before then.I'm thinking next week or the week after. MR.HALL:Next week is Thanksgiving.Are people going to have off a whole week?I'll sent out e-mails.I'1ll ask everybody to send me your available time over the next four,five weeks.I really want to get this thing done early. MR.BJORKQUIST:The AEA board is meeting on December 5th.The more progress that could be shown before then the better. MR.DALE:So we're adjourning the meeting. (Proceedings adjourned at 4:00 p.m.) Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 24 25 95 REPORTER'S CERTIFICATE I,SUSAN J.WARNICK,RPR,and Notary Public in and for the State of Alaska do hereby certify: That the proceedings were then taken before me at the time and place herein set forth;that the testimony and proceedings were reported stenographically by me and later transcribed under my direction by computer transcription;that the foregoing is a true record of the testimony and proceedings taken at that time;and that I am not a party to nor have I any interest in the outcome of the action herein contained. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have NeamtmyhandandaffixedmysealthisGiadayof Ndr (A wh?USAN J.WAR}CK, Rewistered fessional Reporter Notaky Publité for Alaska 2005. My Commission Expires:April 8,2006 Midnight Sun Court Reporters (907)258-7100 2071 /s-l ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY,October 27,2011 BEGIN AT 9:00 AM At CHUGACH ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION I.Adoption of prior meeting minutes A.July 21,2011 Meeting Minutes (MEA) II.Approval/Modification of agenda Dave teppras Chair III.Committee reports and correspondence A.Dispatch Subcommittee SYsTam wioe Ca)d+1 Mt) B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee £ "C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee CG) D.SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee -(G@)+¢r) E.Maintenance Subcommittee Tf F.Budget Subcommittee :"G.System Studies Subcommittee (G) H.Intertie Status Report I.Communications Received IV.Visitor's Comments Related to Items on Agenda V.Recess,if needed VI.Work Session Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee 1)Douglas Substation Relaying Machine Ratings Subcommittee MaiioanceSubeommiee Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee 1)Talkeetnacrossmg, »2)Tower 195 Project-Ws 2 Budget Subcommittee System Studies Subcommittee Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to Teeland Intertie Insurance Review General DiscussionMalusofQarlen.Unrtertic.AopreenentVII.Formal Operating Committee Actions/RecommendationmoOWPHmrom VIII.Subcommittee Assignments Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget Subcommittee System Studies SubcommitteeOmMOOWD IX.Determine Agenda for Next Meeting A.Date: B.Location:TBD X.Adjournment cy (0/0 {U!Luk 'Tlarrte /Fos [seer | fle ie net svnclbabte ow the Nev.8 ;Lenlarbe roowrd ¢tg LEVLAHAA Le a mopofrefi:We tt Haida Prrerayeg.-_<(401)285-250 | "|Keck.Derr =230A |Leper anoint 4AfAWALL-ap t-724-248 want) O/47 (LL:'ig Other.LAL 1 c ;Mew ere MLSS ,w/medP(coe Cirle -gcthins Loln. .a ts Ne y "we ; Ornw Chrarrane Byron 'PiaWednepartsfrwnan Corrarant lies gueortsrtey, 4p.arnt earedttthurdackAnberrrntle>bude [Ad bet aaMhl we Lorn brave tlatus or wrtertco, loferf { Light 1olz0/2013 CAnnme want accect 4)-aalaleabb608ololsoomGr Lr ORGAN I222T1en\Depart *x be te o ye. 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Ill.VISITOR'S COMMENTS MADE ON AGNENDA A.Greg Huffman -Tower 195 (Talkeetna River Crossing) i.Discussion of Tower 195 Modifications. ii.Motion 6 -Proceed with construction of Dryen &LaRue's Option #7 design approach as presented to the IOC on July 21,2011 for Tower 195 river mitigation was passed. B.Louie Agi-SVS Upgrades i.Discussion of SVC Modifications. ii.|Motion 7-Approved the withdraw of the "design build”terminology from the SVC PMSA project with ML&P and AEA was passed. IV.COMMITTEE REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE A.Dispatch Subcommittee -Nothing to report. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -Discussed Douglas Substation. i.Douglas Substation Relaying - e Discussed lighting strike. C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee -Nothing to report. VI. Vil. D.SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee -A letter to Jim Strandberg (AEA)and attachment letter from Keith Palchikoff,GVEA was distributed addressing Intertie Communication Plans. Maintenance Subcommittee -Subcommittee has not met. Budget Subcommittee -Next meeting September 30,2011. System Studies Subcommittee -Nothing to report.aOo7FIntertie Status Report -System is up and running.=.Communications Received-Louie Agi briefed on SVC contract status. RECESS No recess taken. WORK SESSION A.Dispatch Subcommittee -Discussed lighting strike at Tower 109 and 116 and outage. ML&P reported that relaying was reset at Douglas Substation in response to the event. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -Douglas Substation Relaying: i.$295,000 Douglas Relay Upgrades in budget. ii.$50,000 Healy Relay Upgrades in budget. Machine Ratings Subcommittee -Nothing to report. SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee -Nothing to report. Maintenance Subcommittee -Nothing to report. Budget Subcommittee -Nothing to report. System Studies Subcommittee -ARCTEC Transmission Study discussion held.="osHBpOIntertie Insurance Review -ARECA interested in quoting property loss at Substations.CEA will produce a report to distribute to the IOC.AEA to hire Risk Management staff to address future needs. I.Communications Received - i.Louie Agi report regarding SVS Upgrade contract issues. FORMAL OPERATING COMMITTEE ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATION A.Adopt Motion 6 for Tower 195 construction (attached). B.Adopt Motion 7 for SVC Upgrades "design build”terminology (attached). VI. XI. SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS A.Dispatch Subcommittee -None. .Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -Needs meeting.B C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee -Needs meeting. D .SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee -AEA acknowledged letter from IOC Chair.Needs AEA review and follow up meeting. E.Maintenance Subcommittee -None. F.Budget Subcommittee -Needs meeting. G.System Studies Subcommittee -Needs meeting. GUEST SPEAKER: A.Jesse Colette -Eklutna Generation Station Presentation i.An overview of MEA's Generation plans was presented. DETERMINE AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING Date:October 27,2011 at 9:00am Host:Chugach Electric Association Location:Chugach Electric Association ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 1:23 PM. Some IOC Members toured the Eklutna Generation Station after adjournment. =3:Ausi,ry.Fgok.aPikewyee aemAby rya:aigTreaieARRE2oeq.et hynKe.:Red”ar,See4aew4EAESdone te iS¥yar asae,JileSSEAM roewe eA :y ke reera!§atsaaaa Met eee AEE ree MEPs plates 5 ae witSEU284aeeIAEAESEMgheeifigce"YX te edt we *Ne ' Pye om ee .Prettee eS " ;rah Mee 3).xh2eeeoSaeheRRONSieix'IPRA EP a eels OY oot Wag AY SE? be mond ne:Fle! .bh ° tae Sia _a ED Hon tO MS pee Ceeeeegis@Potaoahy,om A.Be rt>eT OY Sod ;aah aah a RE SO ara Ae eeey OYee ede aay eeENPhetaeRR,FC SY IOC QUARTERLY RELIABILITY REPORT 07/01/2011 TO 09/30/2011 10/26/2011 ines PART 2:EVENT SUMMARY MEP Service with Energy Event Date/Time Duration Description Freq Intertie Kenai UnitLine BESS Silos Load Comments Num extreme opened opened Trip Trip Shed 510 07/16/2011 17:56:14 5.0 TEELAND BKR 138-538 &5162 60.57 Xx X 22.7 20.7 0.0 TRIPPED 511 08/15/2011 20:23:25 1.6 NP GT#1 Trip-§9.65 Xx 7.6 0.0 0.0 §12 07/29/2011 09:29:04 3.4 NPC#3,#4 trip-due to card failure in 59.74 XxX 0.0 0.0 10.0 PLC 523 08/02/2011 14:26:46 3.3 ANCH SUB BRK'S 167 AND 168 60.22 Xx 0.0 0.0 0.0 TRIPPED. Average Duration 3.33 *has sub event raauea fF 2U-UUO DYL/LOWEF 1Y¥D Froject -Municipal Light Power Updated Budget -Revised October 3,2011 NTP #/Project Phase&Tasks SVC Budget Items Towers Budget Combined Budget Authorized or Items Items Projected Budget NTP OneA1 Phase 1 -Project Overview and Preliminary Activities Phase 2 -Design Phase 3 -Bidding Activities Subtotal NTP OneA1 $400,000 $400,000] _NTP TwoA1 Phase 3 -Construction Activities (other than bidding activities)Third Party Contracts '$9,852,700 $1,156,000 $11,008,700 $11,008,700 Consultant Expense (unless included in $248,000 $248,000 third party contracts) ML&P Direct Expense $175,000 $175,000 Other Utilities'Direct Expenses $150,000 Commissioning and Close-out (may be $250,000 $250,000separateNTPbutincludedhereto develop budget) Subtotal NTP TwoA1 $11,831,700 ML&P A&G (not applied to subtotal NTP OneA1)$1,183,170 Subtotal NTP TwoA1 &ML&P A&G $13,014,870| Total NTP OneA1,NTP 2A2 &ML&P A&G $13,414,870 Amount Available for Contingency $1,585,130 Total Project Expense (Appropriation)$15,000,000 Percentage Available for Contingency 12.18% AEA Administrative Expense $169,260 D EGEIVE)))N\orraa can LY CONTRACTOR PROGRESS/FINANCIAL REPORT AIDEA STATE OF ALASKA AEA. Alaska Energy Authority Contractor:Report Number:3 Final []Yes [X]No Municipal Light &Power Utility,Municipality of Anchorage Project Name:Substation SVC Tower 195 Repair |Report Period: and Replacement Project Financial:From 7/1/11 To 8/31/11 AEA Contract Number:AEA 10-008 Progress:From 7/23/11 To 10/7/11 ML&P Contract Number: Overview and Transmittal Note This is the third Contractor Financial/Progress Report for the above SVC/Tower 195 Repair and Replacement Project (Project),presenting expenditures for July and August 2011 and,reporting progress for the period July 23 through October 7,2011. Financially,we incurred total Project expenses during the financial reporting period of $40,887.79 pursuant to NTP OneA1,totaling $163,369 expended to date with a remaining budget for this NTP of $636,631.No expenses were recorded under NTP 2,which authorizes a budget of $2,873,024 for construction of the project's Tower 195 component. Operationally,substantial advancement was made during the progress reporting period on both SVC and Tower 195 components.NTP OneAl Phase 1 and Phase 2 preliminary and design work is effectively complete for both SVC and Tower 195 components,while Phase 3 construction procurement is near completion for both roject components. - \OCT 19 201JayhesM.Posey\7 Date General Manager Municipal Light &Power ML&P Key Project Personnel and Contact Information: Project Administrative Officer and Manager (Acting):Louis Agi -(907)263-5884 Project Financial Officer:Richard E.Miller -(907)263-5205 Project Coordinator (through Engineering Consultant):Doug Hall -(907)317-7218 NOTICE TO PROCEEuv NTP No:Onedt &BILLING SUMMARY Agreement No:AEA10-008 ML&P AEA 10-008 Encumbrance No:RQ003517 Contract Expiration Date:12/31/2012 NTP Est.Completion Date:12/31/2011 Contractor:Municipality of Anchorage d/b/a Municipal Light and Power (ML&P) Project Title:Substation SVCs and Tower 195 Repair and Replacement - phase 1&22 Preliminary Activities,Design,and Phase 3 Bidding ServicesPolSRRer"NOTICE TO.PROCEED -Provide services for the Expense Group(s)and specific Expenses enumerated belowin the Billing Summary.Any services beyond the written scope and /or any costs above the price estimate require prior AEA approval and an NTP Amendment. This NTP may remain valid after the estimated expiration date if there are available funds,work is still being completed in accordance with the original scope and AEA has not provided notice of close out. ML&P will provide services in accordance with the attached request for NTP 1 Dated 11/16/2010. Amendment 1 adds Phase 2 Design Services and Phase $Bidding Services for both the SVC's and Tower repair activities to this NTP as it is anticipated that this work can be accomplished within the previously authorized amounts under this NTP. This NTPts for 2 NTE of$800,000.00.The cumulative total ofall NTPs to date is $800,000.00. The AEA Contract Manager for this NTP is James Strandberg Tel Nos voice:771-3069 fax:771-3044 Project Manager Approval:Procurement Manager approval for the Authority:{Accepted for ML&P by: /s/9/1/2011]/s/9/1/2011}/s/8/31/2011 Signature Date|Signature Date|Signature Date Jim Strandberg,Project Manager Christopher Rutz,Procurement Manager James Posey,General Manager PRELIMINARY BILLING SUMMARY This Invoice is for [x ]Progress OR[|]Final Payment.Sequential Invoice #for this Agreement is:[3}. GL ACCOUNT Authorized Expense Authorized Prior Approved CODE Groups to -Date Payments This Billing Total To -Date Amended Phase Services $800,000.00 $122,480.83 $40,887.79 $163,368.62 Total Authorized NTE Amount for All Groups $800,000.00 ae Sum of PriorAPPROVED Payments 2.F062 07 $122,480.83 Bo ees Pe etn, Sum for THIS INVOICE]«20s.00-8 c2 ore Pte a to ed,$40,887.79 Joo corte oe | Sum of Prior Payments and this Invoice]2)0).2 e3serces2 Pe ee te Oe Se $163,368.62 Balance of Authorized Amount}33-06.¢s-228)0.00 fy te lee ee ae Scere $636,631.38PAYMENTREQUEST(ML&P General Manager,Project Manager or PAYMENTTT REQUEST LEP Finance Manager):Based upon the Administrative Officer):J certify that the expenses containedin thisinvoice accompanying certification by the indicated ML&P Project Officer, are valid and accurate and were performed substantially in conformance the I certify that the expenses contained in this invoice were paid. contract reauipements and sched fo:Sew /bg _LbkL4i LL Khana SMM J0-14-1]Signature Date|Signature Date Name Lou Agi Name:Richard E.Miller Project Administrative Officer Chief Financial Officer and Assistant General Manager woe :APPROVAL FOR PAYMENT (AEA)-:Bes : PAYMENT RECOMMENDED (AEA Project Manager):|certify this PAYMENT APPROVED (Authorized Agency Official):Based upon the Invoice to be valid and accurate and that services were performed Contract Manager's recommendation and certification,I hereby substantially in conformance with the contract requirements and schedule.approve payment. Signature Date|Signature Date Name;.SOE ei raw Name:Al.FUT TOT TST NO POC CCur a4 'NOTICE TO PROCELY &BILLING SUMMARY ML&P AEA 10-008 NIP NO:Two Agreement No:AEA10-008 Encumbrance No:RQ003929 Contract Expiration Date:12/31/2012 NTP Est.Completion Date:12/31/2012 Contractor:Municipality of Anchorage d/b/a Municipal Light and Power (ML&P) Project Title:Substation SVCs and Tower 195 Repair and Replacement Phase 3 Construction for Tower 195 Repair and ReplacementCoeeoNOTICETOPROCEED and a separate NTP for that work. [Provide services for the Expense Group(s)and speci Expenses enumerated belowin the Billing Summary.Any services beyond the written scope and /or any costs above the price estimate require prior AEA approval and an NTP Amendment. This NTP may remain valid after the estimated expiration date if there are available funds,work is still being completed in accordance with the original scope and AEA has not provided notice of close out. MLA&P will provide construction phase services for the replacement of Tower 195 in accordance with the attached project report dated 7/18/2011 and budget.Award of NTP for Phase 3 SVC construction is subject to a contract amendment This NTP is fora NTE of $2,873,024.00.The cumulative total ofall NTPs to date is $3,673,024.00. The AEA Contract Manager for this NTP is James Strandberg Tel Nos voice:771-8069 fax:771-3044 Project Manager Approval:Procurement Manager approval for the Authority:|Accepted for ML&P by: /s/9/1/2011}/s/9/1/2011{/s/8/31/2011 Signature Date|Signature Date|Signature Date Jim Strandberg,Project Manager Christopher Rutz,Procurement Manager James Posey,General Manager PRELIMINARY BILLING SUMMARY This Invoice is for [x]Progress OR [_]j Final Payment.Sequential Invoice #for this Agreement is:[3). GL ACCOUNT Authorized Prior Approved CODE Authorized Expense Groups to -Date Payments This Billing Total To -Date Phase 3 Tower 195 Construction $2,873,024.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Total Authorized NTE Amount for All Groups $2,873,024.00 =...en Sum of Prior APPROVED Payments]«-°<2)3 f 8 $0.00 we a Pe ee eens Sum for THIS INVOICES «28.006 8228 +e SE eR $0.00 |nh rete Sum of Prior Payments and this Invoice}.*2*%8-22 mo $0.00 Balance of Authorized Amount]---$2,873,024.00PAYMENTREQUEST(ML&P General Manager,Project Mange or Administrative Officer):I certify that the expenses containedin thisinvoice are valid and accurate and were performed substantially in conformance the contract a and schedule.a|oP.ty PAYMENTT REQUEST GLa}FinanceManager:Based upon the accompanying certification by the indicated ML&P Project Officer, I certify that the expenses contained in this invoice were paid. oe)Sy L-JDAF | Signature Date Name Lou Agi Signature Date Name:RichardE.Miller Chief Financial Officer and Assistant General ManagerProjectAAdministrativeOfficer_APPROVAL FOR PAYMENT(AEA) PAYMENT RECOMMENDED (AEA Project Manager):I certify this Invoice to be valid and accurate and that services were performed substantially in conformance with the contract requirements and schedule. PAYMENT APPROVED (Authorized Agency Official):Based upon the Contract Manager's recommendation and certification,I hereby approve payment. Signature Date Name: Signature Date Name: SVC Tower 195 Notice to Proceed.xis PART I.Summary Project Accounts Table (a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f) Projected Appropriation Appropriation and Authorized |Expenditures |Projectto Date]Remaining Surplus 1 Cost Category Budget this Report Expenditures Budget (Deficiency) 2|Total Appropriated Funds 15,000,000 15,000,000 3|ML&P (PMSA)All Phases NTP OneA1 -Phase 1 &2 Preliminary Activities,Design, 4|and Phase 3 Bidding Services 800,000 40,887.79 163,368.62 636,631.38 14,200,000 NTP Two -Phase 3 Construction for Tower 195 5|Repair and Replacement 2,873,024 0.00 0.00 |2,873,024.00 11,326,976 Phase 3 (No NTP) 6|/Bidding &Construction]11,076,976 11,076,976.00 250,000 Phase 4 (No NTP) [Commissoning and Project Close- 7 out]250,000 250,000.00 0 Total Amount Outstanding to 8|ML&P as of this Report 40,887.79 163,368.62 AEA Project Admin & Contingency;AEA Budget 9|Balance applied to ML&P 10|Legislative Withdrawl 11|Totai 15,000,000 40,887.79 163,368.62 |14,836,631.38 Part II.Progress Report a).Contract Compliance As discussed and included in ML&P's Progress Report Number 2,on July 19,2011 we filed our request for AEA issuance of NTPs 2 and 3 authorizing design,procurement and construction work for both the SVC and Tower 195 components of this Project.Effective September 1,2011,AEA issued two NTPs:(1)NTP OneA1, authorizing for both project components their Phase 1 preliminary and permitting activities,Phase 2 design activities and Phase 3 procurement activities;and (2)NTP 2,authorizing construction activities for the Tower 195 component alone.No NTP has been issued yet authorizing construction of the SVC component,although as will be observed in the following Substantive Work subsection selection of an SVC contractor is imminent. Present indications are that NTP authorization of SVC construction may be issued following presentation of the current project budget to the next meeting on October 27,2011 of the Intertie Operating Committee (IOC)for its information and advice.The current October 3,2011 project budget developed by ML&P is included as Attachment 1 to this Progress Report Number 3,together with an accompanying memo detailing the history between ML&P and AEA in developing the budget which is useful in explaining many of its entries. (b).Substantive Work With respect to the substantive advancement of the project and present status,including current schedules,on September 20,2011 we provided a requested update to the project's insurance carrier.The update contained further project background or context which,together with some additional update,makes it a useful stand- alone statement to present here for convenience of possible readers that may also desire a project introduction: -Project Update:ML&P and AEA (State of Alaska)have entered into a Project Manager Services Agreement [PMSA]under which ML&P will provide project manager services to correct certain problems on AEA-owned approximate 200-mile Alaska electric transmission intertie facility for moving power between the northern and southern portions of the Alaska railbelt area.The project comes with two distinct components:(1)repair and upgrade Static Var Compensators (SVCs)on Intertie;and (2) replace and secure Intertie transmission towers 194/195 in danger of failure due to erosion of foundations and anchors by Talkeetna River.Status of project components is as follows: (1).SVCs:AEAis pursuing partial upgrade of three existing SVC stations on the Alaska Intertie at the Teeland,Healy,and Gold Hill 138 kV substations.The Intertie's SVCs are utilized to improve and increase power transfer capability and reliability between the northern and southern portions of the Railbelt electrical systems.The SVC's achieve this goal by stabilizing transmission voltages and dampening power oscillations between different parts of the interconnected system.The ability to increase the transfer of power between areas within the Railbelt results in decreased energy production costs and increased reliability throughout the entire Railbelt. The SVCs were constructed in the late 1970s and early 1980s and have a significant number of obsolete components that are no longer supported by the vendors.The 1970s circuit board controls and thyristors,the heart of the SVC system which regulates voltage at the point of interconnection with the power system,are no longer manufactured and replacement spares have been depleted from utility inventory.Restoring the SVCs to a maintainable state is required to limit possible operating restrictions and reductions on the Intertie,maintain system reliability,and control the voltage in the Matanuska Valley system. The new SVC control technologies available will replace the old board controls and thyristors with micro-processor based controls and new power electronics,among other system modifications, which may further increase the Intertie's transfer capability and increase the reliability for the Fairbanks and Anchorage systems.The newer,more advanced SVCs will also be easier to integrate with proposed future system additions,like large scale hydro or renewable generation resources along the Railbelt transmission system. The Request for Proposals (RFP)currently outstanding to undertake this SVC work together with addendums to date may be located at: http://www.muni.org/Departments/purchasing/Pages/bidding.aspx. Site visits and pre-proposal meeting have occurred,an evaluation team of expert personnel from the Intertie Operating Committee (IOC)representing Railbelt utilities and the AEA has been appointed by ML&P's municipal manager,and proposals (likely to be three proposers)are due on September 23, 2011. Proposals have been duly received from ABB,Alstom and Mitsubishi.The evaluation team has been considering the proposals separately and will convene October 11-12,2011 for collective deliberation and decision. The RFP projects as much as 60 days (two months or eight weeks)for finalizing a contract from time of submittal of competitive proposals.The consultant then projects 16 weeks for manufacturing followed by,for our high option under the RFP,five weeks for construction and commissioning at each of the three substations. (There is anticipated to be as much as three weeks of downtime for the Healy substation,but that does not appear to add to the construction schedule.)All told,therefore,we are presently projecting a total of 39 weeks or approximately ten months from this point for completion of the SVC component.Completion is thus estimated for September,2012,on track for the PMSA completion date of December 31,2012. The update for the insurance carrier continued with respect to Tower 195 component: (2).Towers:The Alaska Intertie was constructed with two structures,Towers #194 and #195,in the Talkeetna River flood plain.The river has migrated approximately 150 feet towards these towers since their installation in the early 1980s.Half of this migration is estimated to have occurred since 2004.A guy anchor supporting Tower #195 has been abandoned because it is now in the main channel of the river about 40 feet from shore.The river is within approximately 20 feet of one of Tower #195's foundations.A major flood event could erode Tower #195's foundations,causing the tower to collapse, wires to fall across the river,and the line to become inoperable for an extended period of time.Tower #194 is also at risk to river erosion,although not for at least a few years. Because river erosion can cause a catastrophic structure failure with little notice,there is an urgent need to mitigate the risk of damage.A structure failure at the river crossing will be expensive to repair,create unsafe conditions for river traffic,and cause Golden Valley Electric Association to incur alternative generation expenses at an estimated cost of $125,000 per day. After consideration of several options,the project team's preference duly approved by the IOC and AEA is to install a new structure out of the flood plain on the slope south of the river and span across the river to existing non-risk structures,thus eliminating all structures from the flood plain.Foundations and anchors for the new structure will consist of driven piles similar to existing foundations and anchors. The only practical method to access the site with pile driving equipment is via the existing Talkeetna River Trail (aka the Larson Lakes Trail)which is 5.6 miles long from a public road to the intertie's right of way.This trail is well used by local cabin owners and recreational users and,with a little improvement in a few locations,will accommodate non-winter access for the foundation-installation equipment.In order to use this trail in the winter for transporting heavy equipment,an expensive snow road will be required which will likely involve importing snow and grooming throughout the construction period.A permit has been issued by the Alaska DNR for the activity,subject to satisfaction of insurance requirements. Foundation and anchor design is effectively completed and Swalling Construction Co.,Inc.has been selected as the pile driving contractor.Swalling is a reputable Anchorage-based foundation contractor who provided construction feasibility and cost estimates,as well as accompanied members of the project team to the project site and evaluated the trail for equipment access. St.Charles Corporation (affiliated with Swalling)has ordered the foundation and anchor piles and should be receiving them this week.St.Charles anticipates mobilizing to the site next week to drive piles,provided permits are in order and trail has dried out sufficiently.Proposals for line work were received from two contractors and Northern Powerline Constructors was evaluated as providing the best value for the project.Northern has been notified of intent to award and has initiated material resources. Structure and line design is proceeding.Structure details should be completed next week and ready for fabrication.We have a qualified fabricator who assures us it can have the structure delivered by February 2012.Other line materials should be ready to order in approximately two-three weeks,and we anticipate completion of line construction in March 2012.We will restore the trail in the Spring and anticipate project closeout in June 2012. The referenced permits have been secured and mobilization is proceeding.A further progress report was received on September 29,2011 from the engineering consultant's coordinator (copied to IOC members),which provided: We met with our inspector and line contractor today.We talked with our pile driving contractor also.He will start mobilizing Monday and proceed with the trail improvement Tuesday.He is anticipating 4 to 5 days for trail improvement and moving equipment back to the job site.We have changed his order of pile driving in order to prevent problems and as a result we need to have the Intertie switched out first thing on Monday 10/10.After it is switched out and MEA has tagged out the phases the contractor will be ready to start pile driving the tower foundations.Once he starts that he should be done in 24 hours so we should be able to switch the line back in on Wednesday. MEA should be conducting a safety briefing with our contractor and inspector next week. Jeff,please check with Tony and see who he wants to have the clearance issued to.His folks will make sure all is clear and it is safe to switch back in. Give me a call if you have any questions./Thanks,/Doug [Hall] Close-out for the Tower 195 component remains on track for June 2012 and therefore the PMSA's targeted completion date of December 31,2012. 7 /Ut ffJompegLouisAgi Project Administrative Officer PART Ill.DETAILED BUDGET AND SCHEDULE TABLE (a)(b)(c)(d)e h i j !{e)cu cont (9)(h)(i)ti)(k)#) Prior Project Period Current Period Current Current Total Current Total Project ° NTP and NTP Budget NTP Total to Date Expenditure Expenditure Period ML&P Period ML&P Period to Date Remaining1NTPTasksTransfersBudgetExpendituresPrimeSubOtherSubsDirectCostsA&G Expenditures -_Expenditures Budget 2 NTP OneAt: Phase 1 &2 Project Overview/Preliminary Activities, Design,and Phase 3 Bidding 3.Services 800,000 800,000.00 122,480.83 33,163.37 4,007.35 3,717.07 40,887.79 163,368.62 636,631. 4 NTP Two: 5 Phase 3 Construction for Tower195RepairandReplacement 2,873,024 2,873,024.00 -----2,873,024.( 38 Total 3,673,024 0.00 3,673,024.00 122,480.83 33,163.37 0.00 4,007.35 3,717.07 40,887.79 163,368.62 3,50 i LAPUBLIC\GENERAL ACCOUNTING\AEA-ML&P PMSA SVC TOWER 195 -M10324\Progress Billings\10324 Bill 3 Preliminary Report 3 -8-31-11.xls PROGRESS REPORT NUMBER 3:ATTACHMENT 1 PAGE I AEA #10-008 - SVC/TOWER 195 PROJECT-MUNICIPAL LIGHT POWER UPDATED BUDGET -OCTOBER 3,2011 '(not applied to subtotal NTP OneA1) NTP #/Project Phase &Tasks SVC Budget Towers Budget Combined Authorized or Items Items Budget Items Projected Budget NTP OneA1 Phase 1 -Project Overview and Preliminary Activities Phase 2 -Design Phase 3 -Bidding Activities iubtotal NTP OneA1 $400,000 $400,000 NTP TwoA'1 Phase 3 -Construction Activities (other than bidding activities) Third Party Contracts $9,852,700 $1,156,000 $11,008,700 $11,008,700 Consultant Expense (unless included $248,000 $248,000 in third party contracts) ML&P Direct Expense $175,000 $175,000 Other Utilities'Direct Expenses $150,000 Commissioning and Close-out (may $250,000 $250,000 be separate NTP but included here to develop budget) Subtotal NTP TwoA1 $11,831,700 wWiL&P A&G (not applied to subtotal NTP OneA'1)$1,183,170 Subtotal NTP TwoA1 &ML&P A&G $13,014,870 Total NTP OneA1,NTP 2A2 &ML&P $13,414,870A&G Amount Available for Contingency $1,585,130 Total Project Expense (Appropriation)$15,000,000 Percentage Available for Contingency 12.18% AEA Administrative Expense $169,260 PROGRESS REPORT NUMBER 3:ATTACHMENT 1 PAGE2 To Jim,Chris (and Jay):Memo re SVC/Tower Project Construction NTP and Budget Introductory:At our meeting on 9/2,Jim requested a more detailed budget breakdown for the above project in comparable detail and if feasible similar format to his transmittal to me the preceding week (presumably in his 8/26 email). In addition to a new budget reflecting more detail such as an entry for AEA's own work on the project,it was requested that a rough schedule for the project work also be provided.The attached transmittal responds to those requests,and also includes later data in certain respects.However,before addressing the attachment's contents it is useful to first review our prior exchanges.Because of varying personnel and simultaneous transmittals,the exchanges to date have engendered some confusion and errors in recent budget submittals as well as the 9/1 NTPs OneA1 and 2 issued by the AEA procurement officer,and these should also be discussed at this time.The attachment also continues to somewhat track the PMSA Schedule G format as most convenient for this budget presentation,but all should find it sufficiently detailed and easy to follow with aid of this memo. 2.Earlier Events:(a).General background.The current transmittal is part of a chain formally beginning with ML&P's 7/19 request for issuance of NTPs 2 and 3 authorizing commencement,respectively,of project Phases 2 (design)and 3 (procurement and construction)for both the SVC and Tower components of this project.The precursor to the request was a simpler 7/12 request to AEA to provide authorization under NTP 1 for foundation work alone in connection with the Towers component only.(This led to useful AEA suggestion to appear before 7/21 IOC meeting to explain status and problem on this aspect of Tower component as well as status and problems in connection with SVC RFP,ultimately resulting in lOC and,effectively through our 7/29 Progress Report 2,AEA approval of changes to AEA/ML&P Project Manager Services Agreement (PMSA)with respect to Towers reconstruction plan and design-build SVC requirement.) Rather than merely authorizing Tower foundation work under existing NTP 1,possibly as amended,AEA orally suggested that ML&P at that time file what became the 7/19 request for NTPs authorizing Phases 2 and 3 work for both components, which would allow immediate commencement of the very time-sensitive foundation work. (b).Specific background,(1).7/19 ML&P Request:As ML&P was not anticipating and was therefore not fully prepared for requesting issuance of NTPs 2 and 3,our quickly-submitted 7/19 request for those NTPs necessarily would not include any updated proposed budgets for the Phases (a constraint thought understood by AEA in suggesting the requests'immediate submittal).Accordingly,with respect to budgeting for the additional Phases,the 7/19 request proposed that we simply use at this time the estimated budgets provided in PMSA Schedule G (which had been used for Phase 1),with future progress reports to "provide further engineering details,work schedules and budget information as we proceed.” (2).8/16 AEA Response:Almost a month later on 8/16,AEA's procurement officer then provided a draft NTP 2 that combined both Phases of both project components (utilizing a figure of $8,950,000 for both Phases of both components which was the original PMSA Appendix G total for Phases 2 and 3),but then added: Attached NTP2 for Phase 2 and 3 of the Tower Repair and SVC's.The only thing missing is an updated Budget.(Ref original agreement Appendix G noted that ML&P would provide an updated budget with the each new NTP.)Not looking for anything with a lot of detail,it would be useful to at least get an update from what we had in the original contract following the format outlined in Appendix G.|combined both Phases on one line item to give you flexibility in billing.!understand it is likely we may need to amend this NTP once the bids come in on the SVC's.[Emphasis supplied](3).8/19 ML&P Response:Shortly thereafter on 8/19 ML&P,in keeping with theappropriateandcommendableAugust16request("for at least an update”and "not looking for a lot of detail”),responded by providing in the Appendix G format admittedly "rough”estimates for completion of construction for both components, based on the 3/30 update analysis by the ML&P engineering consultant that had been transmitted on that March 30 date directly to the AEA project manager presumably pursuant to his request (and thus was already in AEA's possession). Using the 3/30 numbers,this 8/19 Appendix G estimated a total construction expense of $14,820,200 based on an SVC component of $9,852,700 and a Towers component of $2,967,500,with contingency allowances of,respectively, $2,000,000 and $593,500,for a total contingency allowance of $2,593,500 or 21%on the estimated total construction expense for both components of $12,226,700 in that Appendix G submittal. (4).8/24 AEA Response:However,on 8/24 AEA did not confirm its procurement officer's 8/16 draft NTP 2.Its project manager instead orally stated he had experienced difficulties working with the budget materials provided in the context of AEA budget formats/requirements,particularly with respect to required contingency allowances as impacted by the ML&P A&G expense requirement.He then transmitted his AEA work-ups to illustrate these difficulties.The manager also requested an estimate of ML&P's direct and A&G expenses for completion of the project's components.With respect to the AEA's 8/24 budget work-up,the project manager compiled an estimated PROGRESS REPORTNUMBER 3:ATTACHMENT 1 PAGE 3 total project cost based on the 3/30 estimated component costs (although seemingly incorrectly totaled at one point as $11,526,700 but correctly totaled as $12,226,700 at another,the former figure representing the latter Phase 3 amount minus the Phase 2 $700,000 amount),augmented by the $800,000,$700,000 and $250,000 amounts budgeted for, respectively,Phases 1,2 and 4 in the original PMSA Appendix G budget,for a total estimated four-Phase project cost of $13,276,700.This budget also added $169,260 of projected AEA administrative charges (with considerable back-up detail)against the project appropriations.The work-up then added several interesting notes including:(a)it is assumed the AEA costs are recoverable under the $15,000,000 project appropriation;(b)the project manager intends to retain control of the contingency amount estimated in that 8/24 budget at $1,554,040 (the total appropriation minus the total four- Phase cost and the AEA projected administrative costs)for distribution through subsequent NTPs;and (c)that the $12,226,700 in combined 3/30 construction estimates included "all design,bidding and construction services,inclusive of all ML&P oversight charges”(which would not be true in all respects although AEA's inclusion of "design”services would be the apparent explanation for deletion of the original $700,000 design budget from the 3/30 construction estimates). (5).8/25 ML&P Expense Estimates:The next day,on 8/25,ML&P duly provided estimates of its direct and A&G expenses,projecting a total of $175,000 for direct ML&P expenses and $1,327,670 for A&G expenses at 10%of costs.The A&G expense was based on the 3/30 cost estimates for completion of construction, plus the total initial Phases 1,2 and 4 budgets as the AEA project manager reflected total budget expenses in his 8/24 AEA work-ups;this A&G expense will of course reduce to extent inclusion of the earlier Phase budget entries are inappropriate at this point,as well as to extent our 3/30 estimates are reduced by better informed estimates and/or known expenses at this point. (6).8/26 ML&P Revised Budget:On 8/26 ML&P then transmitted to the project director (copy to procurement officer)ML&P's revised 8/19 budget that added the 10%A&G expenses to the 3/30 construction estimates for each component,which had not been included in the 8/19 budget.But here we did not also add in the original PMSA Phase 1($800,000)or Phase 2 ($700,000)budget allowances as additional future costs because remaining Phase 1 preliminary work and Phase 2 design work were negligible,with only a relatively moderate amount of approximately $220,000 spent to date at that time.Therefore,almost all further expenses would be under Phase 3,so that to add these original Phases 1 and 2 budget amounts to the 3/30 estimated costs would be to improperly increase or load the construction estimates by that $1,500,00 amount (we did not make effort to separately account for the relatively moderate $220,000 already spent in the then still-held belief that both parties were "not looking for a lot of detail”and the expenses were in any event mostly Phases 2 (planning)and 3 (bid preparation)work so as to be in essence advances on the Phase 3 construction budget;we also did not separately factor in the original $250,000 Phase 4 budget covering close-out expenses or the above $175,000 in ML&P and $169,260 in AEA direct expenses for largely the same reasons of excessive detail not involving our primary concern with Phase 3 construction costs).In its 8/26 revision ML&P also deleted the flat 3/30 $2,593,500 contingency allowance in favor of adding the PMSA requisite 10%contingency allowance to the 3/30 costs plus A&G expense,resulting in the estimated cost of approximately $14.8 million based on $12,226,700 in 3/30 construction costs,$1,222,670 in A&G expense and 10%or $1,343,510 for contingency,with a residual of approximately $200,000 from the $15,000,000 appropriation.In preparing this 8/26 budget ML&P expressly noted it had not yet studied the AEA 8/26 budget that had arrived virtually simultaneously that Friday afternoon (less than a half-hour earlier).It was also noted in this budget's transmittal that we had not gone back to engineers on either project component for updated costs since 3/30 based on extensive work refining the project since then. (7).8/26 AEA Revised Budget:\n its virtually simultaneous 8/26 budget transmittal again in AEA format,the project manager (transmittal duly copied to procurement office)revised his own 8/24 budget approach to now add an A&G expense for ML&P of $1,152,670 (slightly lower by $70,000 than ML&P's own 8/24 expense of $1,222,670 because of elimination of the Phase 2 $700,000 design budget from the 3/30 projected costs),which resulted in projected costs $14,429,370 leaving only a $401,370 contingency after allowing for AEA's $169,260administrativecosts.This budget then notes that this contingency is not adequate under PMSA,so that AEA in NTP 2 willapproveonlyconstructionoftheTowerscomponentwith10%contingency -a total of $3,548,800.The budget further notes that "action required to assure adequate funds to complete project,”and of course had been developed without consideration of any approaches raised in ML&P's simultaneous transmittal.And clearly,the project manager was not attempting to implement the procurement officer's approach to a budget at this stage that was "not looking for a lot of detail,”and did not even acknowledge that there had been a change in approach. PROGRESS REPORTNUMBER 3:ATTACHMENT 1 PAGE 4 (8).8/26 AEA Procurement Officer Communication:Late on the same Friday afternoon of the above virtually simultaneous exchanges of budgets,less than two hours thereafter but without any apparent study of the ML&P proposal or even acknowledgement of its existence,the procurement officer sent a surprising email to ML&P (with copies now not only to the project manager but also to the AEA counsel and executive director).The email opened by stating he needed to understand the ML&P budget, ..as that is something we agreed that ML&P would provide to AEA prior to proceeding to the next phase of the NTP.....The budget should reflect what you need to get through the next phase of work,(whatever we call it) including an 10%contingency for the construction phase work.(The budget should also include ML&P's cost for project management,direct expenses,and overhead.) It seems finally clear here that the procurement officer had abandoned the approach of "not looking for a great deal of detail'in the budget submittal at this stage.Nonetheless,ML&P's 8/26 budget submittal shortly before this email in fact addressed the particulars itemized above by the procurement officer.Had this officer stayed issuance of this email until our submittal was first reviewed he likely would have been satisfied that the budget situation was sufficiently sound for issuance of NTPs for the full project,perhaps with a further round of minor refinement.Instead,on the heels of discussions with the project officer (who "has been developing the budget on ML&P's behalf in order to try to move thisalongandgettheNTPinplace”)and his budget just submitted less than two hours earlier,the procurement officer rushedtouncriticallyacceptandendorsetheprojectofficer's conclusions and recommendations that:(a)there were insufficient funds available for construction of both project components and ML&P's contracted A&G expense ("[Talking with Jim we...may not have enough if we have to include the 10%ML&P overhead plus the contingency...ve may need to negotiate a change to our agreement');(2)only the project's tower component should receive an NTP for construction at that time ("Jim's approach to authorize the tower work under NTP 2 seems like a logical approach that would not slow anyone down at this stage”);and (3)approval of an NTP for SVC construction should await receipt and evaluation of SVC bids ("Because of the potential cost overrun it may make sense to pull the trigger on the SVC's [and]when ...bids come in...we may need to find a way to modify our agreement once we know the cost of construction for the SVC project'). Although not offering the prospect of being willing to reconsider his uncritically accepted premise that we did not have a budget sufficient for both the 10%construction contingency and the contracted A&G expense,the procurement officer concluded with an invitation to discuss his thoughts for making the two-stage approach palatable: Reading your e-mail [transmittal sheet for 8/26 ML&P budget],|see you are hesitant to just award the tower work. |believe it's in our best interest to do this in two steps given the unknown nature of the SVC bid.|have some options |wouldn't mind discussing with you.Let's talk Monday.[The meeting took place on Wednesday,August 30.] (9).8/29 ML&P Revised Budget:The following Monday we advised the AEA procurement officer and project manager that,consistent with the caution in ML&P's 8/26 budget transmittal,our project engineer upon return to his office and review of the transmittal stated he in fact had an updated cost estimate for the tower component that had been submitted and accepted by the IOC on 7/19 and which lowered the 3/30 estimate of $2,374,000 by over $1 million to $1,285,000 (with the implication of further reduction as bidding progressed).The resulting revision on this date to our 8/26 budget presentation that yielded a 10%contingency (plus approximately $200,000 residual amount)now generated a 14%contingency amount with an approximate residual in excess of $350,000,alone more than sufficient to cover both ML&P ($175,000)and AEA ($169,260)estimated direct expenses.Moreover,in reviewing the 8/29 budget for this email,that budget actually contained two fairly substantial errors to ML&P's detriment:one erroneously lowered the engineer's revised budget to only $1,825,000 instead of $1,285,000,with correction of this dyslexic arithmetic error raising the available contingency from 14+%to 18+%;the second error was in taking the contingency amount,i.e.,the difference between estimated construction costs and the $15,000,000 project grant and mistakenly deriving the resulting contingency percentage by application to the appropriation amount rather than to the true measuring base of the estimated construction costs.Correcting for both errors reveals the presence of a project contingency reserve percentage of 22+%,far in excess of the contractual 10%. (10).8/30 Meeting between Procurement Officer and ML&P:At the August 30 meeting with the procurement officer,ML&P continued to urge its position that it was warranted and timely for issuance of full construction NTPs as,with advancing knowledge,successive ML&P budgets had been submitted showing first 10% and then 14%contingency reserves.The officer nonetheless repeated his position that he was not prepared to issue a SVC construction NTP at that time,although it was not entirely clear if he had in fact seen the later ML&P budget submittals or if he would study them before issuing the more limited NTPs being proposed.The officer also continued to suggest ML&P would have to modify its contractual A&G amount (apparently even if within budgetary capacity), seemingly because now deemed excessive in some quarters although originally accepted by AEA in both the inception of the forerunner Teeland-Douglas agreement as well this agreement without any such suggestion or other problem being PROGRESS REPORT NUMBER 3:ATTACHMENT1 PAGES raised.Additional comment was advanced by the procurement officer that ML&P had also not shown if it had offered the other Railbelt or |OC utilities an opportunity to be paid for participation in the project,although such opportunity had been provided on a number of occasions (including once to Chugach Electric Association in the very presence of the (former) executive director and the project officer). (11).8/31 Procurement Officer Issuance of NTPs:The procurement officer maintained his intent to issue only limited NTPs and on the next day,8/31,proposed (duly executed as of 9/1)an amended NTP 1(styled NTP OneA1)and NTP 2.NTP OneA1 authorized Phases 1,2 and 3 (as to bidding services only)work for bothprojectcomponents.NTP 2 authorized Phase 3 construction as to Tower work only.As to NTP OneA1 work,the procurement officer stated: NTP one A1 is an amendment to NTP one that includes the Phase 2 design scope of work and Phase 3 biddingworkforboththetowerrepairsandSVCreplacement.No additional funds are added to this NTP as it is anticipated that out of the $800K authorized for this work it [sic]less than $300 may be spent for these services by the time all the work is completed.If we need to reduce the amount to make additional funds available we can do this at the time we go forward with the construction phase of the SVC work. As to SVC construction,he stated: AEA would like to firm up the budget including the final bid prices for equipment,construction,overhead,and other utilities costs associated with that phase 3 of the SVC project before we issue that NTP.....|will expect you and Jim will work out the details for the contract amendment and the NTP for the SVC's. 3.Present Budget Submittal:Despite the authorization of the project by component by the procurement officer and the project manager for reasons deemed appropriate by them,this should nonetheless be viewed for present budget purposes as a single event because the appropriation is not confined to one component rather than the other and extra margins on one are available for the other.Presumably,this was contemplated by the project manager in requesting the present submittal,and necessitates certain corrections prior to discussing the other premises for this submittal: (a).Corrections to NTP 2 and Further Update.In building a budget accurately reflecting most recent knowledge,the first correction is to the budget entry used by the procurement officer in issuing NTP 2 authorizing Tower construction.He used the $2,237,400 amount appearing in ML&P's 8/26 budget based on the earlier 3/30 estimate.He did not utilize the updated $1,825,000 appearing in ML&P's 8/29 budget that was approximately $549,000 lower,which itself was approximately $540,000 too high because of the 'dyslexic arithmetic'error containing the reversal of the intended $1,285,000 cost estimate.Moreover,even this latter $1,285,000 must be further reduced in the current budget because the project engineer has had subsequent bids and refined estimates that bring this Tower construction figure to apresentestimateof$1,156,000.'This is approximately $1.08 million less than the estimate used by the procurement officer (not including the reductionin associated A&G),thereby raising the amounts available for total contingency as will be reflected in this submittal. (b).NTP One A1 (Phases (1),(2)and (3)(bidding))Costs:(1).Costs to Date and Treatment:There is no basis in a present going-forward budget for inclusion of the original Phase 1 $800,000 and Phase 2 $700,000 budget items.They were creations of AEA at contract inception,but were not based on any reality and only confuse and distort matters now.At this point,our budgetary concern is to determine (1)what has been spent to date and account for its impact on the present budget,and (2)if any aspects of these early expenses have applications to later Phases and properly account for them.The common thread in addressing these concerns is to recognize that at issue is the large body of professional labor expenses for our project's consulting engineer over the life of the project,and to a substantially lesser extent ML&P's own direct expenses.As of 9/12,we have expenditures on ML&P's books of $198,403 for workunderNTPOneAY1(not all of which has been invoiced yet to AEA),”and nearly $220,000 with A&G expense.This work also constitutes virtually all of the work contemplated under Phases 1 and 2,and virtually all of the Phase 3 bidding workfortheTowerscompletedaswellaseasily75%of the complex SVC RFP work completed.?Based on our discussion on 'The consulting engineer's "best estimate”here consisted of "foundation and anchor installation (St.Charles Corp.)$406k; procurement of line materials (various vendors)$225k;and line construction (Northem Powerline Constructors)$525k,”for a total of $1,156,000. 2 This work to 9/12 consists of $94,939 allocated to SVC work and $103,464 to Tower work,with $9,785 or 5%of total in ML&P direct expense (altho ML&P's expense internally is 90%SVC). 3 The complex RFP has been drafted and issued;site inspections,pre-proposal and informational/remedial IOC and AEA meetings, events and PMSA amendments have occurred,with necessary RFP Addendums issued;an evaluation committee under Municipality PROGRESS REPORT NUMBER 3:ATTACHMENT 1 PAGE6 8/30,the procurement officer left the $800,000 of the Phase 1 budget in place in his NTP OneA1 but indicated an anticipation that no more than $300,000 might be used for the NTP's activities,at which point it would become available to support construction activities (see quoted material in item 2(b)(11),above).However this approach artificially and inaccurately negatively skews development of a reasonable budget projection at this point in time.Accordingly,and still to err on the conservative side,the present budget will anticipate as much as $400,000 to complete NTP OneA\1 activities, and now eliminate the remaining $400,000 from any further consideration here. (2).Remaining Consulting Engineer Costs and ML&P Direct Expenses:Recognition that the NTP OneA1 expenses are almost entirely professional expenses of the engineering consultant with some measure of ML&P direct expenses triggers the question of how to quantify and situate those expenses in the present going-forward budget.There is also a subsidiary question of whether the $400,000 now deemed past expenses has to be reconciled in some manner with these future expenses.First,as to quantification of these costs,the project manager's note in item 2(b)(4),above,i.e.,that the 3/30 construction cost estimates include "all design,bidding and construction services,inclusive of all ML&P oversight charges,”is not entirely accurate (e.g.,design for Towers component budgetdoesn't include any professional or ML&P labor for design or construction management),complete (no Phase 1 activitiesareincluded),or ultimately useful (no sense of magnitude,reality and proper incorporation into project budget).The most important point to realize here is that by contract between the consultant and ML&P,there is a cap on the consultant's total professional charges at $970,000,divided into $248,000 for the Tower component and $722,000 for the SVCcomponent,subject to readjustment between components and Phases as needed).*And as noted in item 2(b)(5), ML&P's direct expenses for the project are projected at $175,000. (3).Treatment of Remaining Consultant Expenses and ML&P Costs:As re- confirmed,the 3/30 estimate for Tower construction of $2,374,000 now refined down to $1,156,000 based on further update referenced in item 3(a),above,was not intended to include any consultant or ML&P costs,so that some substantial percentage of the $248,000 contractual consultant amount and projected $175,000 ML&P amount will have to be added to the component's going-forward cost.As also re-confirmed,the 3/30 estimate of $9,852,700 for SVC construction includes all of the $772,000 contractual consultant amount but none of the $175,000 ML&P amount,so that some substantial percentage of the ML&P amount will have to added to the SVC going-forward budget while some appreciable percentage of the consultant amount (and therefore total 3/30 SVC construction costs projection that included the SVC consultant amount)will have to be deducted as having already been included in the $400,000 NTP OneA1 concluding pre-construction costs.However,it is not necessary speculate over precise quantification of amounts to be withheld and added to construction costs for the project components.Instead,we have constructed the present budget under the seemingly most conservative approach of applying the full $400,000 as a deduction from the total $15 million appropriation,and then not adjusting either positively or negatively the construction estimates for either component as a result of the $400,000 deduction.Therefore,for the construction costs of both the SVC and Tower components,there will of Anchorage processes has been assembled and charged,competitive proposals have been submitted and are now under individual evaluation by the committee which is presently scheduled to meet for collective deliberation during 10/11-12 to be followed by decisional implementation under MOA purchasing procedures.For all practical purposes,work thereafter shifts entirely to construction activities. "ML&P's contract with its engineering consultant provides in relevant part in Section 4A: Subject to Contractor's satisfactory performance,Anchorage shall pay Contractor... 1)Fifty six Thousand Dollars ($56,000)for SVC component,Phase 1 work; 2)Ninety six Thousand Dollars ($96,000)for Tower 195 component,Phase 1 work; 3)Sixty eight Thousand Dollars ($68,000)for SVC component,Phase 2 work; 4)Thirty two Thousand Dollars ($32,000)for Tower 195 component,Phase 2 work, 5)Five Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($550,000)for SVC component,Phase 3work; 6)One Hundred and Six thousand Dollars ($106,000)for Tower 195 component,Phase 3 work; 7)Forty eight Thousand Dollars ($48,000)for SVC component,Phase 4 work;and 8)Fourteen Thousand Dollars ($14,000)for Tower 195 component,Phase 4 work for a total of Nine Hundred and Seventy Thousand Dollars ($970,000)for this engagement.The unused amount of any component's Phase's limitation may be added to any other Phase limitation(s)for either that or the other component,as the Administrator may deem appropriate.Further,the component Phase limitations specified at this time may be re-allocated between the components and Phases as the Administrator may deem more appropriate during the course of the engagement,provided the foregoing total limitation for this engagement is not exceeded. PROGRESS REPORT NUMBER 3:ATTACHMENT 1 PAGE7 be a total extra amount of $400,000 for applicable engineering consultant/ML&P labor than should be required.This willinessencebeanadditionalbutundeclaredcontingencyamountwhich,however,will require at least the 10%contractual contingency and thereby further enhance the undeclared contingency amount for consultant/ML&P labor.Moreover,because we are looking at the budget here on a total project basis,there is no need to differentiate any labor elementotherthantousethe$248,000/$722,000 for convenience in presentation on the way to developing total project costs and contingency against total appropriation.There is also no need to be concerned with correcting the NTP 2 Tower budget in presenting this total budget presentation,although we necessarily will use the updated figure here indicated in item 3(a), above.If the present budget is deemed acceptable,that determination will most likely be manifested through issuance ofanamendedNTPTwoA2whichwillmoottheNTP2error.(c).Commissioning and Project Close-out,Commissioning and project close-out are Phase 4 activitiesandarguablyshouldneitherbeconsideredaconstructionactivitynorincludedunderthesameNTP.However,for present budget purposes,we have again erred on the conservative side and included the activities as construction activities requiring application of a contingency allowance. (2).Contingency under Present Budget:As reflected in the attached budget we project an available 13.62%contingency from present revenue sources,utilizing a conservative methodology as discussed in the preceding material.This is more than sufficient to meet contractual requirements.There was also surfaced by the project manager as a note in his 8/24 budget (see item 2(b)(4),above)that he might separately administer the contingency allowance, requiring additional NTPs to be accessed.This concept poses substantial concems,but has never been surfaced before in any negotiations for either the Teeland or the present PMSA,or even casually in any collateral conversations.The thought is also not re-surfaced in any later AEA submittals or communications regarding the budget.The workingassumptionatthistime,therefore,is that the inadvisability of that belated and surprising approach with its myriadopportunitiesfordelay(if not other complications was discussed and recognized. (e).Treatment of AEA Expenses:In preparing the present budget,a problem emerged with respect to the matter of incorporating AEA administrative fees.The Teeland--Douglas PMSA,AEA #07-006,expressly authorized theinclusionofsuchexpensesinitsSec.C.1(b).°However,thereis no comparable C.1(b)in this PMSA.°There should be no difficulty with execution of an amendment to cure this omission,but until then the expense should be treated as 'below the line'and to be reimbursed from deficiency funds remaining after project completion if available.Even without amendment,the below the line treatment seems very likely to result in reimbursement. 4.Schedules: (a).Towers.On 9/20/11 we informed the project's insurance carrier in response to its request for an update as follows with respect to schedule for the Towers component: Foundation and anchor design is effectively completed and Swalling Construction Co.,Inc.has been selected as the pile driving contractor.Swalling is a reputable Anchorage-based foundation contractor who provided construction feasibility and cost estimates,as well as accompanied members of the project team to the project site and evaluated the trail for equipment access. *The Teeland PMSA provides in its Sec.C.1.Amount of Agreement,as follows: (a)Total Amount The total amount of funding available from AEA for this Agreement is the $20.3 million Legislative appropriation for the Project...NINETEEN MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($19,500,000.00)is initially authorized under this Agreement. (b)AEA Budget Costs AEA will budget EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($800,000.00)of the TWENTY MILLION THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($20,300,000.00) appropriation.The budgeted funds include $151,742 spent as of June 6,2006 on studies with Dryden and LaRue.The balance is available as needed for AEA direct expenses that may be incurred on this project during the period of this agreement. Any unspent money may be considered as a contingency for the Construction of Phase 5 or after completion of this agreement it may be spent on other related projects as approved by AEA and the IOC. ®This PMSA has no subparagraph C.1(b),merely a one-sentence paragraph C providing:"Amount of Agreement.The total amount of funding available from AEA for the Project will not exceed $10,000,000.” PROGRESS REPORT NUMBER 3:ATTACHMENT1 PAGE 8 St.Charles Corporation (affiliated with Swalling)has ordered the foundation and anchor piles and should be receiving them this week.St.Charles anticipates mobilizing to the site next week to drive piles,provided permits are in order ahd trail has dried out sufficiently.Proposals for line work were received from two contractors and Northern Powerline Constructors was evaluated as providing the best value for the project.Northern has been notified of intent to award and has initiated material resources. Structure and line design is proceeding.Structure details should be completed next week and ready for fabrication.We have a qualified fabricator who assures us it can have the structure delivered by February 2012. Other line materials should be ready to order in approximately two-three weeks,and we anticipate completion of line construction in March 2012.We will restore the trail in the Spring and anticipate project closeout in June 2012. The referenced permits have been secured;mobilization is proceeding,with a further progress report having beenreceivedon9/29 from the consultant's coordinator (and copied to OC members and AEA project manager),as noted': and close-out remains on track for June 2012 and the PMSA's completion date of December 31,2012. (b).SVCs.The RFP projects as much as 60 days (two months or eight weeks)for finalizing a contract from the present point of submittal of competitive proposals.The consultant then projects 16 weeks for manufacturing followed by,for our high option under the RFP,five weeks for construction and commissioning at each of the three substations.(There is anticipated to be as much as three weeks of downtime for the Healy substation,but that does not appear toad to the construction schedule.)All told,therefore,we are presently projecting a total of 39 weeks or approximately ten months for this point for completion of the SVC component.This would estimate completion by September,2012,also on track for the PMSA completion date of December 31,2012. (5).Status:The request for issuance on an NTP authorizing full project construction has now been subjected to very extensive discussion and deliberation,and it seems very little can be accomplished in furtherance of proper contract administration by any further delay.To the contrary,it should be apparent from the foregoing that his subject is consuming huge amount of time and energy that should much more profitably be devoted to project work to maximize its potential for highly satisfactory and timely completion. Thank you. Lou Agi 'This update provided: We metwith our inspector and line contractor today.We talked with our pile driving contractor also.He will Start mobilizing Monday and proceed with the trail improvement Tuesday.He is anticipating 4 to 5 days for trail improvement and moving equipment back to the job site.We have changed his order of pile driving in order to prevent problems and as a result we need to have the Intertie switched out first thing on Monday 10/10.After it is switched out and MEA has tagged out the phases the contractor will be ready to start pile driving the tower foundations.Once he starts that he should be done in 24 hours so we should be able to switch the line back in on Wednesday. MEA should be conducting a safety briefing with our contractor and inspector next week. Jeff,please check with Tony and see who he wants to have the clearance issued to.His folks will make sure all is clear and it is safe to switch back in. Give me acall if you have any questions./Thanks,/Doug [Hall] PROGRESS REPORT NUMBER 3:ATTACHMENT 1 PAGE9 AEA #10-008 -SVC/TOWER 195 PROJECT-MUNICIPAL LIGHT POWER UPDATED BUDGET -SEPTEMBER 30,2011NTP#/Project Phase &Tasks SVC Budget Towers Budget Combined Authorized or Items Items Budget Items Projected Budget NTP OneA1 Phase 1 -Project Overview and Preliminary Activities Phase 2 -Design Phase 3 -Bidding Activities Subtotal NTP OneA1 $400,000 $400,000 NTP TwoA1 Phase 3 -Construction Activities (other than bidding activities) Third Party Contracts $9,852,700 $1,156,000 $11,008,700 $11,008,700 Consultant Expense (unless included $248,000 $248,000 in third party contracts) ML&P Direct Expense $175,000 $175,000 Commissioning and Close-out (may $250,000 $250,000 be separate NTP but included here to develop budget) Subtotal NTP TwoA1 $11,681,700 ML&P A&G (not applied to subtotal NTP OneA1)$1,168,170 Subtotal NTP TWwoA1 &ML&P A&G $12,849,270 Total NTP OneA1,NTP 2A2 &ML&P $13,249,870 A&G Amount Available for Contingency $1,750,130 Total Project Expense (Appropriation)$15,000,000 Percentage Available for Contingency 13.62% (not applied to subtotal NTP OneA1) AEA Administrative Expense $169,260 PROGRESS REPORT NUMBER 3:ATTACHMENT 1.PAGE 10 From:Agi,Lou E. Sent:Monday,October 03,2011 2:54 PM To:'Christopher Rutz' Ce:Jay V.Drewry;James Strandberg Subject:RE:SVC/Tower 195 Project:Continuing Request for Issuance of Construction NTP;Budget and Memo Attachments:Agi(ML&P)Oct3'1 1 BudgettoStrandberg&Rutz(AEA).xls Chris: Sorry for delay in getting to this.|was going to add a note about other utilities'expenses in the last transmittal but forgot in end. My recollection is that in our last meeting (8/30)when you raised subject,|advised you that we had informed the utilities on a number of occasions,including once in presence of previous AEA Ex Dir and present project officer,that they were welcome to participate to extent desired and be reimbursed for any expenses in project participation.However,there have been no claims for reimbursement although there has been involvement in different matters (principally GVEA's Dan Cooper)and all utilities will send a person to the evaluation committee meeting next week in Anchorage.|also advised you that |would repeat the offer of available reimbursement for participation in my next communication with relevant utility personnel,which I did in my 9/6 email setting up next week's meeting ("We have previously advised your organizations that they may invoice ML&P at your standard billing rates for any costs incurred in working on this project,and that will be true as well for your participation on the evaluation committee if that is the organization's preference”). But in the absence of claims to date for reimbursement,it did not seem warranted or more than pure speculation to attempt establishment and quantification of a budget line for other utilities'activities.This seems an item best left for use of contingency funds,it and to the extent it should emerge in the future. Nonetheless,|did make the effort to include an allowance for other utilities'reimbursement in the attached 10/3 revision to our 9/30 updated budget.It seemed most reasonable and conservative to integrate an allowance for direct expenses of other utilities in an amount representative of one full time senior person for the 18 months of the project,which is equivalent to ML&P's $150,000 allowance for its own direct expenses excluding its contract administration expenses (see our 8/25 email to AEA project officer,item 2(b)(10)in our 10/1 email).If an allowance is to be established,this should certainly be acceptable although it does appear a somewhat excessive allowance even under a conservative approach. This contingency allowance results in a relatively modest reduction of the total contingency percentage from 13.62%to 12.18%. Lou ProjGr|Activity An Res Fund!ant i}Year|Period |Journal!D |Acctg Date}Acct}DeptiD |Type |Type |Category Hdr Description Amount Svc Tower 195 530 M10324/4001 2,011 7 2011-07-31/1863 |M2100 |ACT {LABOR |8110 37.58 530 _|M10324/4001 2,011 7 2011-07-31 }1863 |M2100 [ACT [LABOR [8130 3.18 530 _|M10324/4001 2,011 7 2011-07-31 }1863 [M2100 |ACT |LABOR {8130 4.25 530 |M10324/4001 2,011 7 2011-07-31/|1863 [M2100 |ACT /|LABOR {8140 0.55 530 |M10324/4001 2,011 7 2011-07-31|1863 [M2100 |ACT {LABOR |8140 0.03 530 _}M10324/4001 2,011 7 2011-07-31|1863 {M2100 |ACT {LABOR {8140 0.08 530 |1M10324)4001 2,011 7 2011-07-34|1863 |M2100 {ACT {LABOR |8140 0.49 530 _|M10324/4001 2,011 7 2011-07-31}1863 [M2100 |ACT |LABOR [8140 0.12 §30 |M10324/4001 2,011 7 2011-07-31 |1863 [M2100 |ACT {LABOR |8140 6.72 530 |M10324}4001 2,011 7 2011-07-31[1863 |M2100 {ACT {LABOR [8140 0.10 530 (M10324'4001 2,011 7 2011-07-31}1863 [M2100 |ACT |LABOR |8140 2.33 §30 _{|M10324/4001 2,011 7{EMP0711001 |2011-07-31 11863 [M2100 jACT |EMPCD /8149 POWERPLANT:EMP 4.86 530 {|M10324/4001 2,011 7 2011-07-31 {1863 |M2100 {ACT [LABOR (8743 0.09 530 |M10324/4001 2,014 7 2011-07-31}1863 |M2100 |ACT [LABOR {8744 0.54 30.46 30.46 §30 _|M10324/4001 2,011 8 2011-08-14 /1863 [M1070 {ACT {LABOR [8110 1,468.50 530 _|M10324,4001 2,011 8 2011-08-28/1863 {M1070 {ACT {LABOR |8110 1,023.50 v**_1M10324/4001 2,011 8 2011-08-14/1863 |M1070 {ACT |LABOR {8130 103.13 M10324/4001 2,011 8 2011-08-14/1863 |Mi070 j|ACT |LABOR [8130 135.47 Jou M10324/4001 2,011 8 2011-08-28 {1863 [M1070 |ACT |LABOR |8130 94.42 530 _|M10324/4001 2,011 8 2011-08-28 /1863 [M1070 {ACT [LABOR 18130 71.88 §30 M10324/4001 2,011 8 2011-08-14/1863 {M1070 jACT jLABOR [8140 2.94 §30 |M10324)4001 2,011 8 2011-08-14 |1863 |M1070 |ACT j|LABOR [8140 (44.95) 530 _|M10324}4001 2,011 8 2011-08-14|1863 [M1070 |ACT |LABOR {8140 322.67 530 _|M10324/4001 2,014 8 2011-08-14|1863 |M1070 {ACT |LABOR {8140 44.95 530 _|{M10324/4001 2,011 8 2011-08-14|1863 |M1070 [ACT |LABOR [8140 97.85 §30 _|M10324)4001 2,011 8 2011-08-14/1863 [M1070 |ACT {LABOR (8140 22.88 530 |M10324/4001 2,011 8 2011-08-2811863 |M1070 {ACT |LABOR |8140 2.05 §30 _{M10324/4001 2,011 8 2011-08-28}1863 [M1070 j|ACT |LABOR [8140 224.89 530 _|M10324|4001 2,011 8 2011-08-28]1863 |M1070 |ACT {LABOR |8140 4.55 530 _|M10324)4001 2,011 8 2011-08-28/1863 [M1070 [ACT |LABOR {8140 0.80 530 |M10324'4001 2,011 8 2011-08-28|1863 |M1070 {ACT {LABOR {8140 31.33 530 |M1032414001 2,011 8 2011-08-28[1863 |M1070 {ACT {LABOR [8140 69.00 530 _|M10324|4001 2,011 8 2011-08-28/1863 |IM1070 |ACT |LABOR [8140 16.14 §30 _|M10324/4001 2,011 8 2011-08-28 /|1863 [M1070 |ACT {LABOR [8140 (31.33)530 |M10324'4001 2,011 8 2011-08-28 |1863 [M1070 |ACT |LABOR {8140 0.68 530 _|M10324/4001 2,011 8}EMP0811001 |2011-08-3111863 [M1070 |ACT |EMPCD |8149 POWERPLANT:EMP 243.22 §30 _|M10324/4001 2,011 8 2011-08-14/1863 |M1070 |ACT [LABOR [8743 3.38 §30 _|M10324;4001 2,011 8 2011-08-28|1863 |M1070 {ACT {LABOR |8743 2.35 M10324/4001 2,011 8 2011-08-14/1863 |M1070 |ACT {LABOR |8744 21.29 M10324/4001 2,011 8 2011-08-28|1863 {M1070 |ACT j|LABOR {8744 14.84 3,157.14 789.29 §30 _|M10324/4001 2,011 8|AP00766656 [2011-08-05/1863 [M1000 |ACT |OTHER |8322 PROVIDE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 28,916.37 28,916.37 530 _|M1032414001 2,011 8|AP00766656 |2011-08-05|1863 [M1000 [ACT /OTHER |8322 PROVIDE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 4,247.00 4,247.00 Subtotal 37,170.72 7,434.60 29,736.12 530 _|M103244001 2,011 7|07110537 2011-07-31 /1863 [M2100 {ACT {A&G 8310 A&G JUNE 2011 -10%6.09 3.05 3.04 530 _|M10324|4001 2,011 8/08110522 2011-08-31 |1863 {M2100 j|ACT [A&G 8310 A&G AUGUST 2011 -10%3,710.98 740.41 2,970.57 Tota!July &August 2011 40,887.79 8,178.06 32,709.73 Dryden &LaRue 33,163.37 4,247.00 28,916.37 Labor 4,007.35 3,187.60 819.75 Dryden &LaRue -A&G 3,316.34 424.70 2,891.64 Labor -A&G 400.73 318.76 81.97 Total 40,887.79 8,178.06 32,709.73 LAPUBLIC\GENERAL ACCOUNTINGIAEA-ML&P PMSA SVC TOWER 195 -M10324\Progress Billings\10324 Bill 3 Preliminary Report 3 -8-31-11.xIs Dryden §LaRue,"|COPY ice ran "G ten $ob onan ne.Please Return To:|nvoice 3305 Arctic Bivd.,Suite 201,Anchorage,Alaska 99503-4575 Becqunts Payable MLAP DATE INVOICE NO. Phone:(907)349-6653 »Fax (907)522-2534 Email:otfice@dnydeniarve.com 6/3 0/2 0 1 l 1 2 9 4 9 ee eh Le BILL TO re tee CG a i V i ed Municipal Light &Power Attn:Financial Services Division AUG 04 7204 1200 E.Ist Avenue Anchorage,AK 99501 ee10-0515 DL SVC-Tower 195 Upgrades BAL EP A/F CONTRACT DUE DATE |PERIOD END EPS JOB #INVOICED PRIOR UNEXPENDED BALANCE PO#:MLPBUN002010431 1 W 9/25/2011 6/30/2011 , Phase 1 $66,559.96 $(14,806.96) DESCRIPTION QTY RATE AMOUNT »AY { SVC-Tower 195 Upgrades '-oy V CSVC:Phase 1 J L {VE Z Ol LyAFregre, Time 4 i C on 'ead i} D.Burlingame:6.25 192.00 1,200.00 C.Ki 1 10 178.00 1,780.00RThomtonAUG9420118150.00 1,200.00 J.Rice 0.5 134.00 67.00 Time Total oy,4,247.00MLGPA/F L&P -Accounts Pavable ©vennone_4SUl(g voucnen #_ 1 (7 pare enterncoO& ;INTIALS___| By,James M.Posey a udeML&P.General Manager 0 J AeAUG-201 |PP fher)y)oN ally 1.5%finance charge per month after 30 days.4.Total $4347 00 Remit To:rat Payments/Credits $0.00 Dryden &LaRue,Inc." 3305 Arctic Blvd.,Suite 201 Anchorage,AK 99503 /so iq ;;V4Phone:(907)349-6653 Fax:(907)$22-2534 fat?Jefie Balance Due $4,247.00 4 Dryden bnukKue,Inc.Oh Preyer "Invoice |CONSULTING ENGINEERS 3305 Arctic Bisd.,Suite 201,Anchorage,Alaska 99503-4575 in DATE INVOICE NO. Phone:(907)349-6653 ©fax (907)522-2534 &big 3 5 i j 1Smettheecenarenom*6/30/2011 12950 BILLTO Municipal Light &Power Attn;Financial Services Division ' 1200 E.Ist Avenue i Anchorage,AK 99501 |10-0515 DL SVC-Tower 195 Upgrades a CONTRACT fue DATE |PERIOD END EPS JOB #INVOICED PRIOR =|UNEXPENDED BALANCE VvPO#:MLPBU-0020104311 Y 8/28/2011 6/30/2011 Phase 1 Ji.$39,008.56 $28,075.07.. .DESCRIPTION LU Jy L Vv |at RATE _AMOUNT SVC-Tower 195 Upgrades _vont VY 4Tower195:Phase |t RECEIVED?< Time ). Gefinn AUG 04 201 ie 17800|489500Kimmel..1895. J.Blair -49 145.00 7,105.00 cs ML&P A/P of elm C.Baldwin ) 8.5 108.00 918.00 c mee MAP -Acsous Payable ©re eeTevesontTSAOry|eat]Bee].=..2 W.Minert -OT VOUCHER af |u 20.iz 1 98.00}98.00 Time Total ||27,311.00 : DATE ENTERED A xpenses D&L-ATV Rental,June 2011 INITIALS |3 125.00 375.00 D&L-ATV Trailer Rental,June 2011 2 $0.00 100.00 G.Huffman -Mileage,Anchorage -Talkeetna RT 6/7/11 250 0.51 127.50 C.McCotter -4-Wheeler Rental in Wasilla 06/07/11 1 317.00 317.00 C.Kimmel -Fuel in Anchorage 06/08/13 I 81.93 81.93 G.Huffman -Lunch in Talkeetna w/Jim S.,Doug H.&Charlie K.06/08/11 1 58.00 58.00 C.Kimmel -Boat Trip to Intertie 06/29/11 1 400.00 400.00 Subtotal 1,459.43 Markup 10.00%145.94 Total 1,605.37 James M.Posey -t i.ML&P General Manaber 0 fy fig Sf)Alle4 -2001 aphee1.5%finance charge per month after 30 days.'AY ,.;c Total $28,916.37 Ade y)igJ .Remit To:"ffZi A KR Payments/Credits $0.00 Dryden &LaRue,Inc."wT |ae s)/3305 Arctic Bivd.,Suite 201 Anchorage,AK 99503 Phone:(907)349-6653 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8.49M10324/4001 2,011 7 2011-07-31|1863 [M2100 |ACT |LABOR {8130 3.18M10324/4001 2,014 7 2011-07-31/1863 [M2100 |ACT {LABOR [8130 4.25M10324/4001 2,014 8 2011-08-14/1863 [M1070 jACT {LABOR [8130 103.13M10324!4004 2,011 8 2011-08-14|1863 [M1070 jACT [LABOR {8130 135.47M10324/4001 2,011 8 2011-08-28/1863 [M1070 |ACT {LABOR [8130 94.42M10324'4001 2,011 8 2011-08-28/1863 |M1070 [ACT [LABOR [8130 71.88M10324!4001 2,011 5 2011-05-22|1863 [M1070 [ACT {LABOR {18140 (108.98)M10324/4001 2,014 5 2011-05-2211863 [M1070 [ACT [LABOR (8140 7.12Mi0324/4001 2,011 5 2011-05-22|1863 [M1070 JACT |LABOR |8140 782.24M10324/4004 2,014 5 2011-05-22|1863 [M1070 [ACT |LABOR [8140 7.91 M103244001 2,011 §2011-05-22/1863 M1070 |ACT {LABOR [8140 108.98M10324|4001 2,011 5 2011-05-22|1863 [M1070 {ACT [LABOR [8140 237.21M10324/4001 2,011 5 2011-05-22|1863 {M1070 [ACT {LABOR [8140 55.48 M10324/4004 2,014 6 2011-06-05}1863 [M2100 {ACT {LABOR [8140 0.11M10324'4001 2,014 6 2011-06-05/1863 |M2100 {ACT {LABOR /8140 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-M10324\Progress Billings\10324 Bill 3 Preliminary Report 3 -8-31-11.xis 2 of2 ( . he:|tl Goo|jonaseho hep sarge Sree ane 2X 82,500.POST Dy Te ee ry wy CAUTION = 4 CONSTRUCTION &”. ByeWteae 88. 56%,hazeoadsasone va i¢4 aory Hee a EY4 Q er Ls a ea aes gona tes? Lit CAUTION BeamsCONSTRUCTIONFag ,aA em,ph tee 5 = oe wetald Po ro ORE.:Beis.tony eee eee ees sg'a a : .. rs,:peeee 4 "dea OtBES NO mike Ba cg Tee LSNG ONT aS eS.ya AL ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY,July 21,2011 BEGIN AT 9:00 AM At MATANUSKA ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION I.Adoption of prior meeting minutes A.April 19,2011 Meeting Minutes (GVEA) II.Approval/Modification of agenda III.Guest Speakers: A. B. Greg Huffman-Tower 195 (Talkeetna River Crossing) Lou Agi-SVS Upgrades IV.Committee reports and correspondence TrOMmMMOAD>Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget Subcommittee System Studies Subcommittee Intertie Status Report Communications Received V.Visitor's Comments Related to Items on Agenda VI.Recess,if needed VII.Work Session A. B C. D E oleDispatch Subcommittee .Reliability/Protection Subcommittee 1)Douglas Substation Relaying Machine Ratings Subcommittee .SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee .Maintenance Subcommittee 1)Talkeetna crossing a.Tower 195 Project -Request to Approve Foundation Work as within NTP 1 as Issued or Amended 2)SVS upgrades Budget Subcommittee System Studies Subcommittee Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to Teeland Intertie Insurance Review othd VIII. Ix. XI. J.General Discussion Formal Operating Committee Actions/Recommendation Subcommittee Assignments A.Dispatch Subcommittee B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee D.SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee E.Maintenance Subcommittee F.Budget Subcommittee G.System Studies Subcommittee Determine Agenda for Next Meeting A.Date: B.Location:Chugach Electric Association Adjournment DRAFT ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY,July 21,2011 BEGIN AT 9:00 AM At MATANUSKA ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION I.Adoption of prior meeting minutes A.April 19,2011 Meeting Minutes (GVEA) II.Approval/Modification of agenda III.Committee reports and correspondence rHmOmmMoOOW>Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget Subcommittee System Studies Subcommittee Intertie Status Report Communications Received IV.Visitor's Comments Related to Items on Agenda V.Recess,if needed VI.Work Session A.somomDispatch Subcommittee .Reliability/Protection Subcommittee 1)Douglas Substation Relaying B C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee D. E.Maintenance Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee 1)Talkeetna crossing a.Tower 195/SVC Project -Request to Approve Foundation Work as within NTP 1 as Issued or Amended 2)SVS upgrades Budget Subcommittee System Studies Subcommittee Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to Teeland Intertie Insurance Review General Discussion VII. VIII. IX. DRAFT Formal Operating Committee Actions/Recommendation Subcommittee Assignments Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget Subcommittee System Studies SubcommitteeQ™mMOOW>Determine Agenda for Next Meeting A.Date: B.Location:Chugach Electric Association Adjournment James Strandberg From:Gary Kuhn <GRKuhn@matanuska.com> Sent:Thursday,July 14,2011 12:26 PM To:Dale,Henri;(halldw@muni.org);James Strandberg;Wick,Burke;Tony Zellers;Jeff Warner (WarnerJA@Muri.org);Jenkin,Ed;Kate Lamal (KKLamal@gvea.com);Langford, Ken W. Subject:RE:DRAFT IOC Agenda July 2011 Attachments:20110714IOC Meeting Agenda_DRAFT.doc Members and Alternates,The July IOC meeting is now set for July 21st,9:00 AM,in Palmer at MEA Headquarters Board Room,163 E Industrial Way,Palmer AK 99645.A DRAFT agenda is attached for your review and input by July 20"or at the meeting.Thank you. Gary Kuhn AEG&T ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY,APRIL 19,2011 GOLDEN VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION,INC.,BOARD ROOM PRESENT:Gary Kuhn Matanuska Electric Association (AEG&T)-IOC Chair Henri Dale Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) Doug Hall (TC)Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AML&P) Jim Strandberg Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) Jeff Warner Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AML&P) Burke Wick Chugach Electric Association (CEA)GUESTS:Ashish Agrawal C.H.Guernsey &Co.(consultant for Army) Brenda Applegate (TC)Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) Kate Lamal Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) Keith Palchikoff Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) Christel Petty (TC)Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) Steve Vorderbruggen Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) RECORDER:Donna Rose Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) ABSENT:N/A 1OC Chair,Gary Kuhn,called the meeting to order at 8:53 a.m. IV. ADOPTION OF PRIOR MINUTES A.January 20,2011 Meeting Minutes (AML&P)adopted with changes. APPROVAL/MODIFICATION OF AGENDA >,+0°Motion approved to adopt agenda as written with the exception of beginning the meeting with V/.Work Session,F.Budget Subcommittee,1)Budget as requested by Jim Strandberg. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE DOD>Y=rOmmDispatch Subcommittee -No report. Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -No report. Machine Ratings Subcommittee -Subcommittee has not met.No report. SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee -Keith Palchikoff briefed the [OC reporting that the subcommittee has met twice since January,once in February and once in March.Each meeting has had participation from each utility.A third meeting is scheduled for next week.A status of the Communication Plan will be provided during the Work Session.A new T1 circuit should be in operation May 2 between Ship Creek,Anchorage and GVEA.The Ship Creek connection will split to AML&P and CEA.Per Gary Kuhn,the IOC has authorized GVEA to install new circuits with the State reimbursing for the costs.Jim Strandberg questioned the reason for negotiating a new contract with a new communications provider rather than continuing with the present State contractor,DivCom.Mr.Strandberg would like to have a letter from the lIOC as to why the provider has changed and a current status on DivCom.Keith has already drafted a letter and will present it during the Work Session continuing the discussion at that time. Maintenance Subcommittee -Subcommittee has not met.No report. Budget Subcommittee -Draft budget completed.Will review draft budget during Work Session. System Studies Subcommittee -It's unsure if the subcommittee has met or not.No report. Intertie Status Report -The outage notification system is being worked on.It has not been working properly.Jeff Warner will bring a current outage report to the next IOC meeting next quarter.Brief update on the upgrade to Teeland was given. Communications Received -No communications have been received. VISITOR'S COMMENTS RELATED TO ITEMS ON AGENDA No comments received. Alaska Intertie Operating Committee hs Meeting Minutes,Tuesday,April 19,2011 Page 2 of 4 V. Vi. RECESS No recess taken. WORK SESSION (NOTE -COMMITTEE STARTED MEETING WITH ITEM "F”-BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE)A.Dispatch Subcommittee -Work will continue on connecting each utility's control room with an "open mic” communication system so dispatchers can talk to other contro!rooms during emergencies. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -Henri Dale reported that Healy relays are in place,although there are some out-of-step blinder functionality that is yet to be finished.Appropriate steps are being taken to determine the correct settings.Per Jeff Warner there is nothing on the Douglas end yet. C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee -Burke Wick does not believe the subcommittee has met.They need to meet soon to ensure parameters are met for when new generators are put on-line in the next couple of years. D.SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee -Discussion continued from earlier regarding the new T1 data circuits being installed.Keith Palchikoff distributed a narrative and diagrams illustrating the communications line(s).Keith reviewed the draft letter he composed to the State detailing the reasoning for changes to existing and/or installation of new circuits along with a change to the service provider.He reviewed with the IOC the cost comparison between the State service provider,DivCom compared to other commercial service providers.Jim Strandberg questioned if we have enough growth that we can add the additional data needs ifAwhen Lake Lorraine goes.Neither Keith nor any members of the subcommittee know of any additional needs.Henri Dale stated there will need to be additional communications,but it will need to be dealt with at that time.Discussion continued with the State asking if Homer is providing communications to BLH via DivCom and if the communications would change to a commercial provider;who would manage it? Would the |OC manage the communications and the State own the facilities?Photos were presented of the existing DivCom equipment at the Cantwell site.It appears that the equipment is old and coming to end-of- life.It is unclear what DivCom will do.They might come in and upgrade,but it is unclear at this time what will be provided in the future or what provisions will be made.Questions asked if the new plan calls for all fiber or combination of fiber and copper.Keith reported it is a combination of different mediums.The long haul facilities will be fiber,but at the bulkhead it appears to be something other than fiber.The State questioned if the contract indicates that each utility will be responsible for equipment since there is a termination site from the service provider.The State requested that Keith finalize the letter he has composed getting specific on what he is requesting of the AEA.Example of what Jim is looking for is;"We request for you to do the following...”Jim needs the letter to request that the AEA champion the cause since he is the agent between the utilities and DivCom.The final letter should come as a formal request from the IOC.It was determined that the IOC will generate a cover letter with subcommittee's finalized letter attached. E.Maintenance Subcommittee - 1.Talkeetna Crossing -There has been no patrol of the Talkeetna crossing yet.No update at this time. 2.SVS Upgrade -Doug reported that he hopes to have RFP on the street by the end of the month, although in all probability it won't be until a little later.It's uncertain what effect the earthquake/tsunami in Japan will have on this yet in regards to getting parts,etc.Dan Bishop would like another chance to review the budget prior to the RFP going out.Jim Strandberg would like to have a copy also. F.Budget Subcommittee - e All budget information was received from each utility.The subcommittee met on short notice last week. Information was reviewed and subcommittee arrived at a FY2012 budget.Per Christel and Brenda legal fees still need to be decided upon before the budget is finalized.Jim Strandberg suggested the IOC approve the budget as is so Christel can finalize the spreadsheet and distribute to everyone.There is one number floated for legal fees,but it's uncertain if this number has been researched or not.At this time there are no costs for legal fees in the budget.Committee agreed to finalize the budget without legal fees for now and amend the budget with legal fees prior to July 1. e Committee agreed to add an additional $20K to the $50K for SLM. Alaska Intertie Operating Committee Meeting Minutes,Tuesday,April 19,2011 Page 3 of 4 Vil. Vi.WORK SESSION (Budget Subcommittee Continued) e There was a figure of $50K for FERC 570 which Henri commented is a good number for Healy projects, but Jeff Warner proposed to buy new panels and complete the relay project at Douglas with a cost of $295K.Discussion followed to determine if this gets done now or wait until we see what happens with Lake Lorraine.Would the work have to be completed again if Lake Lorraine is a go?Jim Strandberg would like to take a trip with Doug Hall and Gary Kuhn to look at this.Jeff Warner presented pictures he had with him to Jim Strandberg.Henri Dale commented that if this project gets done there is a need to do a better job of getting as-builts.Jim Strandberg would like to see money allocated for bookkeeping if we receive funds for capital projects.Committee approved the additional increase of $295K for the existing Douglas-Healy meter relay change-out,plus another $50K for the Healy side. e Changes made to budget items indicating "Per Jim Strandberg'.\tems to be changed to indicate "Use Same as Last Year'. ®Christel made all necessary changes. Final budget totaled $2,368,109. «Committee briefly discussed what happens when Homer is no longer a participant in the Intertie,AEG&T goes away,and MEA becomes a participant.MITCR will change at that time.Decisions will be made atalaterdate. System Studies Subcommittee - 1)Gary Kuhn commented there is a consultant budget within the Intertie Budget. Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to Teeland -Doug reported they are preparing the Routing Studies along with the Environmental Impact Study.They will be meeting with the Matsu Borough officials soon.AEA will be working with Doug and his group to move forward with the Routing Study and will be working with the new Borough officials.In all,there are five routes being reviewed.The public information sessions will begin again when they know where they stand. Intertie Insurance Review -Nothing new to report. General Discussion -Jim Strandberg reported the contract negotiations are moving forward well.The attorneys are drafting a new Reserves Agreement.The goal is to get a conformed copy of the agreement by June 30 and redistribute for review.The [OC will continue to function,but there will also be a Management Committee comprised of the General Managers.Basically,it establishes a level over the IOC.Ashish reported there was a meeting between the Army and Doyon.He believes the Army will contract with Doyon and Doyon will be dealing with the Intertie issues.There seems to be some confusion between the Army and Doyon in regards if the Army can participate.At this time it appears the Army will sign Doyon on a contractual basis as the designated contractor. FORMAL OPERATING COMMITTEE ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS A.Motion #2011-04 "Adopt MITCR for FY12 as calculated and submitted and amended by the Budget Subcommittee: AEG&T -23.8MW,CEA -26.64MW,GVEA -70.00MW,AML&P -19.52MW (See attached motion) AEA -yes AEG&T -yes AMLP -yes CEA -yes GVEA -yes Motion passed. Motion #2011-05 «Adopt budget FY12 of $2,368,109 (See attached motion) AEA -yes AEG&T -yes AMLP -yes CEA -yes GVEA -yes Motion passed. Alaska Intertie Operating Committee -, Meeting Minutes,Tuesday,April 19,2011 Page 4 of 4 Vill.SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS A. B. Cc. E. F. G.System Studies Subcommittee -None. Dispatch Subcommittee -None. Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -None. Machine Ratings Subcommittee -Subcommittee is to meet and get with the System Studies Subcommittee to compare numbers and update the machine ratings number on the computer.Henri will contact Dave Hoffman (committee chair)and have him coordinate a meeting. SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee -Subcommittee needs to revise their letter regarding the T1 data circuits/service provider and forward the letter to the IOC.The IOC needs to generate a cover letter,attaching the subcommittee's letter and send to the State. Maintenance Subcommittee -Continue to move forward on the SVS. Budget Subcommittee -None. NEXT MEETING AGENDA,TIME AND DATE Date:Thursday,July 21,2011 Host:MEA Location:MEA Board Room Agenda Items:TBD ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 11:26 a.m. AL ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY,APRIL 19,2011 GOLDEN VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION,INC.,BOARD ROOM PRESENT:Gary Kuhn Matanuska Electric Association (AEG&T)--lOC Chair Henri Dale Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) Doug Hall (TC)Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AML&P) Jim Strandberg Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) Jeff Warner Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AML&P) Burke Wick Chugach Electric Association (CEA)GUESTS:Ashish Agrawal C.H.Guernsey &Co.(consultant for Army) Brenda Applegate (TC)Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) Kate Lamal Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) Keith Palchikoff Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) Christel Petty (TC)Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) Steve Vorderbruggen Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) RECORDER:Donna Rose Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) ABSENT:N/A IOC Chair,Gary Kuhn,called the meeting to order at 8:53 a.m. ADOPTION OF PRIOR MINUTES A.January 20,2011 Meeting Minutes (AML&P)adopted with changes. APPROVAL/MODIFICATION OF AGENDA .°,oe?°Motion approved to adopt agenda as written with the exception of beginning the meeting with Vi.Work Session,F.Budget Subcommittee,1)Budget as requested by Jim Strandberg. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE 0OM><rQmmDispatch Subcommittee -No report. Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -No report. Machine Ratings Subcommittee -Subcommittee has not met.No report. SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee -Keith Palchikoff briefed the IOC reporting that the subcommittee has met twice since January,once in February and once in March.Each meeting has had participation from each utility.A third meeting is scheduled for next week.A status of the Communication Plan will be provided during the Work Session.A new T1 circuit should be in operation May 2 between Ship Creek,Anchorage and GVEA.The Ship Creek connection will split to AML&P and CEA.Per Gary Kuhn,the IOC has authorized GVEA to install new circuits with the State reimbursing for the costs.Jim Strandberg questioned the reason for negotiating a new contract with a new communications provider rather thancontinuingwiththepresentStatecontractor,DivCom.Mr.Strandberg would like to have a letter from the IOC as to why the provider has changed and a current status on DivCom.Keith has already drafted a letter and will present it during the Work Session continuing the discussion at that time. Maintenance Subcommittee -Subcommittee has not met.No report. Budget Subcommittee -Draft budget completed.Will review draft budget during Work Session. System Studies Subcommittee -It's unsure if the subcommittee has met or not.No report. Intertie Status Report -The outage notification system is being worked on.It has not been working properly.Jeff Warner will bring a current outage report to the next IOC meeting next quarter.Brief update on the upgrade to Teeland was given. Communications Received -No communications have been received. VISITOR'S COMMENTS RELATED TO ITEMS ON AGENDA No comments received. a 1 Alaska Intertie Operating Committee Meeting Minutes,Tuesday,April 19,2011 Page 2 of4 V. Vi. RECESS No recess taken. WORK SESSION (NOTE -COMMITTEE STARTED MEETING WITH ITEM "F”-BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE)A.Dispatch Subcommittee -Work will continue on connecting each utility's contro!room with an "open mic” B. C. communication system so dispatchers can talk to other control rooms during emergencies. Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -Henri Dale reported that Healy relays are in place,although there are some out-of-step blinder functionality that is yet to be finished.Appropriate steps are being taken to determine the correct settings.Per Jeff Warner there is nothing on the Douglas end yet. Machine Ratings Subcommittee -Burke Wick does not believe the subcommittee has met.They need to meet soon to ensure parameters are met for when new generators are put on-line in the next couple of years. SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee -Discussion continued from earlier regarding the new T1 data circuits being installed.Keith Palchikoff distributed a narrative and diagrams illustrating the communications line(s).Keith reviewed the draft letter he composed to the State detailing the reasoning for changes to existing and/or installation of new circuits along with a change to the service provider.He reviewed with the IOC the cost comparison between the State service provider,DivCom compared to other commercial service providers.Jim Strandberg questioned if we have enough growth that we can add the additional data needs ifMwhen Lake Lorraine goes.Neither Keith nor any members of the subcommittee know of any additional needs.Henri Dale stated there will need to be additional communications,but it will need to be dealt with at that time.Discussion continued with the State asking if Homer is providing communications to BLH via DivCom and if the communications would change to a commercial provider;who would manage it? Would the IOC manage the communications and the State own the facilities?Photos were presented of the existing DivCom equipment at the Cantwell site.It appears that the equipment is old and coming to end-of- life.It is unclear what DivCom will do.They might come in and upgrade,but it is unclear at this time what will be provided in the future or what provisions will be made.Questions asked if the new plan calls for all fiber or combination of fiber and copper.Keith reported it is a combination of different mediums.The long haul facilities will be fiber,but at the bulkhead it appears to be something other than fiber.The State questioned if the contract indicates that each utility will be responsible for equipment since there is a termination site from the service provider.The State requested that Keith finalize the letter he has composed getting specific on what he is requesting of the AEA.Example of what Jim is looking for is;"We request for you to do the following...”Jim needs the letter to request that the AEA champion the cause since he is the agent between the utilities and DivCom.The final letter should come as a formal request from the IOC.It was determined that the 1OC will generate a cover letter with subcommittee's finalized letter attached. E.Maintenance Subcommittee - 1.Talkeetna Crossing -There has been no patrol of the Talkeetna crossing yet.No update at this time. 2.SVS Upgrade -Doug reported that he hopes to have RFP on the street by the end of the month, although in all probability it won't be until a little later.It's uncertain what effect the earthquake/tsunami in Japan will have on this yet in regards to getting parts,etc.Dan Bishop would like another chance to review the budget prior to the RFP going out.Jim Strandberg would like to have a copy also. F.Budget Subcommittee - e All budget information was received from each utility.The subcommittee met on short notice last week. Information was reviewed and subcommittee arrived at a FY2012 budget.Per Christel and Brenda legal fees still need to be decided upon before the budget is finalized.Jim Strandberg suggested the IOC approve the budget as is so Christel can finalize the spreadsheet and distribute to everyone.There is one number floated for legal fees,but it's uncertain if this number has been researched or not.At this time there are no costs for legal fees in the budget.Committee agreed to finalize the budget without legal fees for now and amend the budget with legal fees prior to July 1. e Committee agreed to add an additional $20K to the $50K for SLM. Alaska Intertie Operating Committee Meeting Minutes,Tuesday,April 19,2011 Page 3 of 4 VI.WORK SESSION (Budget Subcommittee Continued)a e There was a figure of $50K for FERC 570 which Henri commented is a good number for Healy projects, but Jeff Warner proposed to buy new panels and complete the relay project at Douglas with a cost of $295K.Discussion followed to determine if this gets done now or wait until we see what happens with Lake Lorraine.Would the work have to be completed again if Lake Lorraine is a go?Jim Strandberg would like to take a trip with Doug Hall and Gary Kuhn to look at this.Jeff Warner presented pictures he had with him to Jim Strandberg.Henri Dale commented that if this project gets done there is a need to doabetterjobofgettingas-builts.Jim Strandberg w okkeeping if we s for capital projects.JCommittee approved the additional increase of $295K for the existing'Douglas-Healy meter relay change-out,plus another $50K for the Healy side.be e Changes made to budget items indicating "Per Jim Strandberg'.|Items to be changed to indicate "Use Same as Last Year'. Christel made all necessary changes. Final budget totaled $2,368,109. Committee briefly discussed what happens when Homer is no longer a participant in the Intertie,AEG&T goes away,and MEA becomes a participant.MITCR will change at that time.Decisions will be made at a later date. A.System Studies Subcommittee - 1)Gary Kuhn commented there is a consultant budget within the Intertie Budget. B.Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to Teeland -Doug reported they are preparing the Routing Studies along with the Environmental Impact Study.They will be meeting with the Matsu Borough officials soon.AEA will be working with Doug and his group to move forward with the Routing Study and will be working with the new Borough officials.In all,there are five routes being reviewed..The public information sessions will begin again when they know where they stand. Intertie Insurance Review -Nothing new to report. General Discussion -Jim Strandberg reported the contract negotiations are moving forward well.The attorneys are drafting a new Reserves Agreement.The goal is to get a conformed copy of the agreement by June 30 and redistribute for review.The IOC will continue to function,but there will also be a Management Committee comprised of the General Managers.Basically,it establishes a level over the IOC.Ashish reported there was a meeting between the Army and Doyon.He believes the Army will contract with Doyon and Doyon will be dealing with the Intertie issues.There seems to be some confusion between the Army and Doyon in regards if the Army can participate.At this time it appears the Army will sign Doyon on a contractual basis as the designated contractor.ooVil.FORMAL OPERATING COMMITTEE ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS A.Motion #2011-04 «+Adopt MITCR for FY12 as calculated and submitted and amended by the Budget Subcommittee: AEG&T -23.8MW,CEA -26.64MW,GVEA -70.00MW,AML&P -19.52MW (See attached motion) AEA -yes AEG&T -yes AMLP -yes CEA -yes GVEA -yes Motion passed. B.Motion #2011-05 "+Adopt budget FY12 of $2,368,109 (See attached motion) AEA -yes AEG&T --yes AMLP -yes CEA -yes GVEA -yes Motion passed. . Alaska Intertie Operating Committee Meeting Minutes,Tuesday,April 19,2011 Page 4 of 4 Vill.SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS A. B. Cc. E. F. G.System Studies Subcommittee -None. Dispatch Subcommittee -None. Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -None. Machine Ratings Subcommittee -Subcommittee is to meet and get with the System Studies Subcommittee to compare numbers and update the machine ratings number on the computer.Henri will contact Dave Hoffman (committee chair)and have him coordinate a meeting. SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee -Subcommittee needs to revise their letter regarding the T1 data circuits/service provider and forward the letter to the IOC.The IOC needs to generate a cover letter,attaching the subcommittee's letter and send to the State. Maintenance Subcommittee -Continue to move forward on the SVS. Budget Subcommittee -None. NEXT MEETING AGENDA,TIME AND DATE Date:Thursday,July 21,2011 Host:MEA Location:MEA Board Room Agenda Items:TBD ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 11:26 a.m. Motion 2011-1} Adopt Minimum Intertie Transfer Capability Rights (MITCR)-ar FYIZ as Calevlated and Abuv Hed and amended by theu,H e=:ooo 2 AGQ4T 23.84mwW MudP {aA.Szmw Cex 26.64 mw GveA =Fo.co MW Motion 2011-3"Adopt Budget (NYt(t of a2,368,109 AEA AEGT ¢ AMLP «ec JpNnen.Dow Hao}\ CEA rér ALT Motion 201 1-4 Adopt Minimum Intertie Transfer Capability Rights (MITCR)der FYI2 as Calcvlated and Abus ted and am ended by theUcHee: .___ | ACGET 23.84mwAEA7CgmeMap14.Semu AEGT y Deny Hall CE 26.64 mw AMLP 4 aver 4o.00 MW Motion 2011-5 aAdoptBudget("Wit of 2,36P,1049 GVEA ves -JeoP#DE_! aeaa] Alaska Intertie Group AGENDA (January 28,2011) 11 AM -AEA Offices |.Review of Agenda qa” A.Proposed Meeting Schedule a Month of February;Task Force MeetingsMarch17-18;Task Force Page Turning ia March 18 (afternoon);Full Group -Outstanding Issues April 1;Full Group -If needed April 15;Full Group -If neededWeekofApril25-29 -Approval of Documents «[llAaAkwWn=Il.1/28 Work Plan (aie ols oeA.Execution of Extension we B.Report on Status of Reliability Standards S C.Task Force Report "\oe vo1.Capacity Allocation Construct ¢wy2.Preference heD.Alaska Intertie Agreement .|1.Address Outstanding Issues [ime butliosa ->2.Plan for Finalization -Parewe , E.Status of IMC Bylaws ;obligate q7.Address Outstanding Issues 8.Plan for Finalization for ©portictpant F.Next Steps 7.1.Alaska Intertie Agreement 'Math,anpternink ar eplA2.IMC Bylaws approval It is recognized that there will eventually be a need for additional transfer capacity on the Intertie;butfornowthecapacityoftheIntertieislimited.In addition to the Railbett Electric Utilities there appear fobefourpotentialtypesofnewIntertieUsers:ft. 1.Agenerator directly connected to the Intertie to deliver power it produces. 2.A power transfer by the DOD between bases. 3.Alarge directly connected project in need of power.av 4.AnAEA project moving power from the project to serve retail ratepayers. -The Intertie is a finite resource that must be fairly allocated to benefit retail ratepayers., Certain customers,such as retail ratepayers,should benefit from the use of this public asset. Large customers should pay their fair share of the cost to serve them,without putting a significant burden on retail ratepayers. It is recognized that there will eventually be a need for additional transfer capacity on the Intertie,butfornowthecapacityoftheIntertieislimited.In addition to the Railbett Electric utilities there appear tobefourpotentialtypesofnewIntertieUsers:'ot 1.Agenerator directly connected to the Intertie to deliver power it produces.. 2.A power transfer by the DOD between bases. 3.A large directly connected project in need of power.7,: 4.An AEA project moving power from the project to serve retail ratepayers. "The Intertie is a finite resource that must be fairly allocated to benefit retail ratepayers.,° Certain customers,such as retail ratepayers,should benefit from the.use of this public asset. Large customers should pay their fair share of the cost to serve them,without putting a significant burden on retail ratepayers. ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY,JULY 15,2010 BEGIN AT 9:00 A.M. I.Adoption of prior meeting minutes A.April 15,2010 Meeting Minutes (ML&P) II.Approval/Modification of agenda III.Committee reports and correspondence Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget Subcommittee System Studies Subcommittee Intertie Status Report Communications Received TOMMOOWpSIV.Visitor's Comments Related to Items on Agenda V.Recess,if needed VI.Work Session Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee i Talkeetna crossing ii SVS upgrades iii Talkeetna Storage Reels Budget Subcommittee 1)2011 budget System Studies Subcommittee Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to Teeland Intertie Insurance Review General DiscussionMUOS7aanTo)VII.Formal Operating Committee Actions/Recommendation A.2010/11 budget VIII.Subcommittee Assignments A.Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget Subcommittee System Studies SubcommitteeQmmMOOw IX.Determine Agenda for Next Meeting A. X.Adjournment Meeting Location:Chugach Electric Association. ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY,APRIL 15,2010 GOLDEN VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION,INC.,BOARD ROOM PRESENT:Burke Wick Chugach Electric Association (CEA)-lOC Chair Henri Dale Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) Doug Hall Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AML&P) Gary Kuhn Matanuska Electric Association (AEG&T) Jim Strandberg Alaska Energy Authority (AEA)GUESTS:Dan Bishop Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) Jim Brooks Matanuska Electric Association (AEG&T) Jim Cross (TC)Homer Electric Association (AEG&T) Bob Day (TC)Homer Electric Association (AEG&T) Shelly Helton (TC)Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) Don Whelan (TC)Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) RECORDER:Donna Rose Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) 1OC Chair,Burke Wick,called the meeting to order at 8:45 a.m. I.ADOPTION OF PRIOR MINUTES A.January 21,2010 meeting minutes adopted with changes. Il.APPROVAL/MODIFICATION OF AGENDA A.Motion approved to adopt agenda as written. tl.COMMITTEE REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE A.Dispatch Subcommittee -Subcommittee has not met.Dispatchers completed an SOS simulation. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -Subcommittee has not met.Dan Bishop requested clarification on the subcommittee assignment pertaining to the ASPEN recommendation regarding which utilities use it and which do not.Dan reported on the construction of the new relay panel that GVEA is installing at the Healy sub.The out-of-step relay settings will be breaking new ground for GVEA Engineering Department because they have not done an out-of-step relay study before.Dan plans to meet with the subcommittee in the near future.AML&P has received drawings of sub as-builts.AEG&T would like to replace Eric Sanford with someone else for the Reliability Subcommittee.Gary Kuhn will submit a letter to the IOC requesting the change. C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee -Subcommittee met in February at Kodiak.Henri Dale printed and distributed the meeting minutes.|OC Chair included the minutes as part of today's meeting.While in Kodiak Subcommittee members were able to see the integration of the 3MW wind turbines on their system. SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee -Subcommittee has not met. Maintenance Subcommittee -Subcommittee has not met. Budget Subcommittee -Subcommittee has not met,however there is a draft budget completed.Will review draft budget during Work Session. System Studies Subcommittee -Subcommittee hosted PSS/E training presented by EPS.Training was very well attended.EPS has provided a second draft of their study which they addressed comments from various utilities from February.Dan Bishop has forwarded the draft to Henri Dale.Dan has some questions regarding the direction to go next with the Under Frequency Load Shed scheme.There were some questions that were not answered,such as;will it continue to work as we continue to replace generation?The study looked at two major events and three generation cases.Dan discussed some of the specifics in the report. AEG&T had indicated Homer would be interested in making the modifications.It would be more labor intensive for GVEA to make the modifications.Dan has not heard if CEA would want to make modifications. The subcommittee will need to make recommendation and the report will need to be forwarded to management.Discussion will continue under Work Session. H.Intertie Status Report -No report available.GVEA and AML&P both stated there have been some disturbances,although none over the intertie. |.Communications Received -Only communication received was regarding the hydro-ax accident.QOmmo 'Alaska Intertie Operating Committee Meeting Minutes,Thursday,April 15,2010 Page 2 of 4 WV. Vi. VISITOR'S COMMENTS RELATED TO ITEMS ON AGENDA No comments received. RECESS No recess taken. WORK SESSION NOTE -COMMITTEE STARTED WITH ITEM "F”--BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE A. F. Dispatch Subcommittee GVEA reported that during the last SOS Project the emergency conference calling number is no longer in existence.AML&P has switched to ACS.ACS has an open line,GCI you have to schedule a conference call.AML&P sent out the information of what lines are available and that there is no need to schedule.GVEA purchased a new satellite phone which is now operational.The number is the same as the old one. Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -Dan reported on the work GVEA is performing on B17 in Healy. There is a substantial amount of construction and engineering work that still needs to be done.Dan will provide AML&P with load shed.It should be in the system studies. Machine Ratings Subcommittee -CEA stated there still needs to be some upgrade work done. SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee -The subcommittee needs to begin the communications circuit breakdown that was discussed during Budget Subcommittee for Shelly. Maintenance Subcommittee - Talkeetna Crossing -MEA will inspect when breakup occurs.AML&P commented that when GRETC is settled the Talkeetna work can be done on Tower 195. SVS Upgrades -EPS to update the RFP they completed for the State and get it on the street.AML&P will move as fast as they can on the SVS.Once the contract is in place AEA will try to push the project through. Talkeetna Storage Reels -CEA's intent is to get a contractor to move the material this spring.Costs will be charged against the FY10 budget. Budget Subcommittee - e AEA reported that there has not been a Budget Subcommittee meeting due to Jim Strandberg's absence, although Shelly has worked with the utilities to compile a draft FY11 budget.The State's position is to approve the entire year's budget and the State will actively work with the utilities to negotiate the extension of the Intertie Agreement. e Shelly joined the meeting via teleconference to review the budget with the Committee beginning with arecapoftheFY10budget. e Shelly suggested an ad-hoc committee be formed to look into the fixed SCADA and voice circuit charges which include ring-downs,etc.There is a possibility of finding a more cost efficient vendor.Shelly has an old listing of the breakdown of each circuit and will distribute to the subcommittee members. «AEA would like to lower the budgeted amount for the SLMS (support contract/maintenance on equipment) to approximately $50 thousand.This item appears to always be over budgeted.Committee members agreed. e Under Misc Studies GVEA inquired how the revenues will be handled after the Intertie Agreement is terminated.Would like to be assured that GVEA will continue to be reimbursed. It has been determined that the Cantwell substation fence will be a chain link fence. Neither GVEA nor AML&P will be completed with the replacement of the protective relay schemes for Healy and Douglas by the end of FY10.Dan suggested we place more money in FY11 for this. e AEA inquired if the webcam(s)to monitor snow depth have been installed yet.AEG&T is unsure,but will find out. GVEA will be completing more clearing this year. e Tower 692 is completed,but there will be an inspection to ensure it's stabilized. -Alaska Intertie Operating Committee Meeting Minutes,Thursday,April 15,2010Page3of4 WORK SESSION --Budget Subcommittee (continued) MEA's clearing costs are anticipated to be more this year than last.They did not get as much clearing completed last year as they had planned on.There will be many more miles to clear this year resulting in the budget being much larger than in the past for this activity.GVEA is concerned with the amount and inquired if there are some sections that could be deferred to next year or maybe phase this over a couple of years.MEA has deferred clearing for several years and they have decided to be aggressive this next coming year due to fast growth in these areas.If it gets deferred another year it only gets taller and adds to what would normally be done the next year.There are large sections of ROW that is so overgrown that the ROW is being lost.Committee will continue reviewing the rest of the budget and see where the final numbers come in at the end before making a decision on this item. AEG&T asked when the Committee would like to upgrade the section of line between Teeland and Douglas.GVEA believes the line at some point needs to be upgraded,although the cost will be much more than they are willing to absorb in a year's time.AEA suggested that perhaps it could get into planning next year and there could be funding from the State. GVEA believes there should be a multi-year change out program in place to insulate the remaining towers.It's unclear how many more towers need to be completed.AML&P suggested we consolidate the change out work with routine maintenance when the intertie is out of service.AEG&T can prepare a presentation regarding length of time this project would take and what the costs would be.GVEA would like to defer the insulator repair from this budget since the FY11 budget is already very large.MEA can do studies under Miscellaneous Studies.MEA will come back with a proposal of the assessment before this line item is finalized. Shelly believes the line item cost for AEA administrative costs could be lowered.Jim Strandberg wanted to emphasize that there will be work done to renegotiate/rework the Intertie Agreement so there will be some cost for that.It was agreed upon to lower this item to approximately $40 thousand. Shelly revamped the budget with the changes.GVEA would like to see another $500 thousand to $1 million be cut for FY11.Suggestion was to cut the MEA clearing cost and try to get as much clearing completed before July 1 as they can.GVEA asked what the State wants to see happen to the Intertie asset after Nov 16.AEA emphasized that the agency has every intention to modernize the agreement and stand by the ownership rule the agency has at this time.AEA believes there are other options,such as,rescinding the agreement or renew the agreement with reliability broken out,but the ownership and O&M is expected to stay as itis now.Question on how things would work out under the restructuring effort of GRETC.If the Intertie were moved out from the IOC then it could/would fall under the RCA.There will need to be some joint strategy with the reliability.GVEA again asked for assurances that their money will still be refunded.GVEA at this time is willing to vote on the budget,however,the question will be in October or November if there is not an agreement how do we dismanile a budget in the middle of the year and what do we do for reimbursements?No decisive answer at this time,although the State is very serious about getting the Intertie Agreement extended. Committee voted on the budget as follows: Motion #2010-03 to adopt FY11 Budget as amended for $3,069,386 (See attached motion) AEA -yes AEG&T --yes AMLP -yes CEA --yes GVEA -yes Motion passed. Motion #2010-04 to adopt the FY11 MITCR as amended AEG&T -23.81 MW,AML&P -19.63 MW,CEA -25.56 MW,GVEA -20.00 MW (See attached motion) AEG&T -yes AMLP -yes CEA -yes GVEA -yes Motion passed. bd«? -Alaska Intertie Operating Committee Meeting Minutes,Thursday,April 15,2010 Page 4 of 4 Vi. Vil. VII. IX. WORK SESSION (CONTINUED) G.System Studies Subcommittee -GVEA we would like to know if the subcommittee will adopt the settings, how long will it take to change over and what is the anticipated timeframe that the change over will occur in. Is it recommended that we proceed with the study?GVEA reviewed the study and feels it's reasonable. AML&P suggested a deadline be put in place for them to redo the study after the change over occurs.GVEA believes that any new generator or whoever is installing a new generator is liable to complete these studies. Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to Teeland -MEA reported that their management would want to know that the lOC agrees that this needs to be accomplished in the future.There are four proposed routes for the Railroad.It will be a long process for the EIS.Route(s)are through some sensitive land and all have issues throughout the entire Railbelt.Will need to have the power of the State to help push through. Intertie Insurance Review -No report.CEA noted that the review is budgeted for FY10 and it should be Started in FY10,but does not believe it will be completed in this budget year. General Discussion -AEA would like to get some input from the IOC regarding the Intertie Agreement.The State believes there are various options;1)leave as is and intact for now (leave reliability component in agreement),2)renegotiate the Agreement and sign before November 16,3)have a bridge Agreement which will buy some time since things are changing in the Railbelt,4)negotiate a new M&O Agreement letting the reliability lapse,5)rescind the termination.Whatever option the IOC decides upon,the recommendation will be subject to review by the CEO's and if necessary their BODs.Discussion followed,although no determination was made. FORMAL OPERATING COMMITTEE ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS See WORK SESSION --Budget Subcommittee SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS QmmGOMW>Dispatch Subcommittee -None. Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -None. Machine Ratings Subcommittee -On-going,continue working on the machine ratings update. SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee -Schedule a meeting.Get with Shelly regarding the circuit breakdown. Maintenance Subcommittee -None. Budget Subcommittee -None. System Studies Subcommittee -Subcommittee to get the report completed,recommendation made and distributed to utilities. NEXT MEETING AGENDA,TIME AND DATE Date:Thursday,July 15,2010Host:MEA Location:TBD (MEA or Homer if AEG&T) Agenda Item(s):Will be looking for an update on the Intertie Agreement ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m. ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY,APRIL 16,2009 BEGIN AT 10:00 A.M. I.Adoption of prior meeting minutes A.January 29,2009 Meeting Minutes (ML&P) II.Approval/Modification of agenda III.Committee reports and correspondence rHmOmMMOW>Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget Subcommittee System Studies Subcommittee Intertie Status Report Communications Received IV.Visitor's Comments Related to Items on Agenda V.Recess,if needed VI.Work Session A.mMOoOOWF, G. Dispatch Subcommittee i Accounting at Douglas ii Volcano issues Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee i SLMS cell phones punch list ii Talkeetna crossing iii SVS upgrades iv SEL121's v CWS fence vi Twr 692 vii Talkeetna Storage Reels viii GHS SVS relay ix Intertie Bird nests Budget Subcommittee 1)Intertie Clearing System Studies Subcommittee 1)PSS/E Software H.Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to Teeland I.Intertie Insurance Review J.General Discussion Ke.(ee Auteustiomn VII.Formal Operating Committee Actions/Recommendation A.2009/10 budget VUI.Subcommittee Assignments Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget Subcommittee System Studies SubcommitteeOmmMOOD IX.Determine Agenda for Next Meeting A. X.Adjournment Meeting Location:Golden Valley Electric Association. ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY,APRIL 16,2009 BEGIN AT 10:00 A.M. I.Adoption of prior meeting minutes A.January 29,2009 Meeting Minutes (ML&P) II.Approval/Modification of agenda III.Committee reports and correspondence HmOmmyaAD>Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget Subcommittee System Studies Subcommittee Intertie Status Report Communications Received IV.Visitor's Comments Related to Items on Agenda V.Recess,if needed VI.Work Session A.moanF, G. Dispatch Subcommittee i Accounting at Douglas ii Volcano issues Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee i SLMS cell phones punch list ii Talkeetna crossing ili SVS upgrades iv SEL121's v CWS fence vi Twr 692 vii Talkeetna Storage Reels viii GHS SVS relay ix Intertie Bird nests Budget Subcommittee 1)Intertie Clearing System Studies Subcommittee 1)PSS/E Software H.Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to Teeland I.Intertie Insurance Review J.General Discussion VII.Formal Operating Committee Actions/Recommendation A.2009/10 budget VUI.Subcommittee Assignments Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget Subcommittee System Studies SubcommitteeQMOOW>IX.Determine Agenda for Next Meeting A. X.Adjournment Meeting Location:Golden Valley Electric Association. 72270 72390 72272 72510 73115 73140 73150 73301 73400 73502 73503 73906 73920 74220 74221 ALASKA INTERTIE -AEA ADMINISTRATION BUDGET Admin Travel-In State Non-employee Travel Admin Travel-Out of State Admin Per Diem-In State Other Prof Svcs Legal Svcs AIDEA Staff-Prof Svcs Telephone Charges Courier Svcs Advertising/Printing Subscription Other Fees &Expenses Allocated Admin Expenses StationarysOffice Supplies Food Supplies Authorized Budget Under (Over)Budget FYO9 Notes: (a)Payroll Redux: ALASKA ENERGY AUTHORITY Services through 03/31/09 FY04 FYO5 FY06 FYO7 FYO8 |FYO9 FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL 03/31/09 1,572 345 416 411 312 0 135 20 44 44 0 3,944 4,633 677 18,880 18,521 29,451 15,088 7,731 988 24,654 26,226 38,045 33,646 29,634 9,742 138 36 40 141 ie) 34 14 11 0 559 17,820 15,830 34,579 24,877 35,116 7,126 318 . 304 150 177 320 119 67,800 65,740 103,205 74,844 73,309 17,975 56,000 60,000 70,000 77,000 75,000 75,000 (11,800)(5,740)(33,205)2,156 1,691 57,025 Strandberg services pulled off on other projects including Teeland (ob)Agency resources have been allocated else where hence costs to be allocted to this project are down. H:\all\shelton\PJ220501-AFI\ADMIN\AF ladminFY09.xIs cc:Jim S. Brenda A. 4/7/2009 @) (b) Summary Trial Balance Includes Activities from July 1,2008 to March 31,2009 AIDEA and/or AEA Accounts without activities during the above period are not included. G/L Account:No.:70000..79999,Transaction Type Filter:Actual,Fund Filter:E1501 No.Name 73140 Legal Services 73150 AIDEA Staff-Prof Services 73920 Allocated Admin Expenses 74221 Food Supplies Report Totals......... Beginning Total Debit Balance Activities 988.03 9,742.28 7,125.90 119.20 0.00 17,975.41 Total Credit Activities 0.00 Ending Balance 988.03 9,742.28 7,125.90 119.20 April 7,2009 5:34 PM 17,975.41 Page 1 SHELTON Fitters:FUND e1501 Run Date:04/07/09 DATE 07/01/08..06/30/09 Thru Entry #925172 ACCT 70000..79999 AR . co ' PROJECT ' Closing Entry No TYPE Actual ENTRY ' CTL POST ENTRY ACCT "FUND TRANS OC DESCRIPTION AR co PJ ST AMOUNT REG EXTDOC SRC E2701 01/20/09 889346 73140 £1501 Actual PPI47484 SEP 2008 DCED-AEALEGALSVCS 09224001 24338 220501 00 353.74 106134 391010 SOA-LAW E2701 01/20/09 889363 73140 E1501 Actual PPI47486 OCT 2008 DCED -AEA LEGAL SVCS 09224001 24338 220501 -«00 60.99 106138 391013 SOA-LAW E2701 2/24/09 905388 73140 £1501 Actual PPI48082 DEC 2008 DCED-AEA LEGAL SVCS DOL 09224001 24338 220501 -«00 573.30 107731 391022 SOA-LAW Subtotal:73140 Legal Services 988.03 A 07/15/08 839861 73150 £1501 Actual GJ022423 07/15/08 PAYROLL 09224001 00000 220501 «00 631.95 100730 PPO1FY09 A1101 07/31/08 839891 73150 £1501 Actual GJ022424 07/31/08 PAYROLL 09224001 00000 220501 +00 1,210.80 100732 PPO2FYO9 A1101 08/15/08 839919 73150 £1501 Actual GJ022425 08/15/08 PAYROLL 09224001 00000 220501 +00 414.54 100733 PPO3FY09 A1101 08/31/08 839945 73150 £1501 Actual GJ022426 08/31/08 PAYROLL 09224001 00000 220501 +00 332.20 100734 PPOAFYO9 A1101 09/15/08 849354 73150 E1501 Actual GJ022621 09/15/08 PAYROLL 09224001 00000 220501 +00 1,353.67 101931 PPOSFYO9 A1101 09/30/08 849382 73150 E1501 Actual GJ022622 09/30/08 PAYROLL 09224001 00000 220501 +00 652.51 101932 PPO6FY09 A1101 10/15/08 860719 73150 E1501 Actual GJ022993 10/15/08 PAYROLL 09224001 00000 220501 +00 201.08 103057 PPO7FYO9 A1101 10/31/08 874229 73150 £1501 Actual GJ023231 10/31/08 PAYROLL 09224001 00000 220501 «00 1,891.97 104152 PPOSFY09 A1101 11/15/08 874257 73150 £1501 Actual GJ023232 11/15/08 PAYROLL 09224001 00000 °220501 00 1,013.75 104153 PPOOFY09 A1101 11/30/08 878166 73150 £1501 Actual GJ023312 11/30/08 PAYROLL 09224001 00000 220501 «00 143.63 104684 PP1OFY09 A1101 12/15/08 884518 73150 E1501 Actual GJ023548 12/15/08 PAYROLL 09224001 00000 220501 00 114.90 105479 PP11FY09 A1101 12/31/08 888410 73150 £1501 Actual GJ023629 12/31/08 PAYROLL 09224001 00000 220501 + -«00 510.93 106006 PP12FY09 A1101 01/15/09 898845 73150 £1501 Actual GJ023774 04/15/09 PAYROLL 09224001 00000 220501 «00 272.94 107003 PP13FY09 A101 04/31/09 901010 73150 E1501 Actual GJ023810 01/31/09 PAYROLL 09224001 00000 220501 00 350.97 107200 PP14EY09 A1101 02/15/09 909644 73150 £1501 Actual GJ024153 02/15/09 PAYROLL 09224001 00000 220501 +00 158.02 108227 PP15FY09 A1101 02/28/09 912688 73150 £1501 Actual GJ024267 02/28/09 PAYROLL 09224001 00000 220501 + -«o0 301.67 108627 PP16FYO9 A 03/15/09 921639 73150 E1501 Actual GJ024617 03/15/09 PAYROLL 09224001 00000 220501 + -«00 186.75 109608 PP17FY09 Subtotal:73150 AIDEA Staff-Prof Services 9,742.28 E2701 09/30/08 866771 73920 £1501 Actual GJ023058 1ST QTRFY09 AEA ADMIN ALLOC 09224001 00000 220501 +«00=SSS*S«&S*=53.24 103269 AEAALLOG E2701 12/31/08 898822 73920 £1501 Actual GJ023772 2ND QTRFY09AEAADMINALLOC 09224001 00000 220501 -«00 906.82 107001 AEAALLOC A1101 12/31/08 898831 73920 £1501 Actual GJ023773 AIDEA ADMIN ALLOC TO AEA @ 12/31/08 09224001 00000 220501 +00 1,065.84 107002 AIDEAALLOC Subtotal:73920 Allocated Admin Expenses 7,125.90 E1501 11/12/08 862951 74221 £1501 Actual PPI46220 10/30 MEETING 08224001 00000 220501 +00 - - - -«-119:.20--:103233 112643 CROSCC Subtotal:74221 Food Supplies 119.20 GRAND TOTAL:17,975.41 Hall\shelton\PJ220501-AFNADMIN\audt trail detail-master.xls Th ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY,January 29,2009 BEGIN AT 10:20 A.M. The IOC met this date at Anchorage Municipal Light and Power Main Conference Room Present: Henri Dale,IOC Chair,Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) James Strandberg,Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) Doug Hall,Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AML&P) Burke Wick,IOC Vice Chair,Chugach Electric Association (CEA) Visitors: Mark Peery,HEA/AEG&T Dee Fultz,CEA Alternate Kevin Dunham,CEA Diana Robertson,AML&P,Scribe Present Via Teleconference: Eric Sanford,AEG&T I.Adoption of prior meeting minutes A.Adopted October 16,2008 Meeting Minutes (CEA)with changes. II.Approval/Modification of Agenda:No changes IlI.Committee Reports and Correspondence A.Dispatch Subcommittee -Did not meet. Discussion on the following items: i.Bradley 115kV-line outage estimated to last five to six days to allow replacement of decayed poles and is tentatively scheduled for February 9-14, 2009. ii.The inspection of poles between Sterling and Quartz Creek is fully funded with EDM.(Contractor)The inspection is tentatively scheduled for July and August of 2009.Preliminary reports should be available right away after the inspection begins. iii.|Discussed contingency plans in case of a volcanic eruption. iv.ML&P Unit #5 Major (Plant 2)is scheduled to begin mid-February,2009. AML&P expects gas demands to go down assuming the average temperatures are near 20 degrees F in March and April,which would allow HEA to schedule pole replacements on the 115KV line between Sterling and Soldotna. v.CEA U#8 (steam unit)scheduled annual maintenance to begin May 1,2009. CEA doesn't have any major overhauls on Frame-7 units scheduled until the year 2010. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -This subcommittee did meet. i.Dan Bishop remains Chair. ii. ili. C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee -Did not meet. cw eee een ennaes,*»{Deleted:needtoxN N N Deleted:e @waveseses{Deleted:Study D.SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee -Did not meet E.Maintenance Subcommittee -Subcommittee met via PC teleconference: i.Cantwell Substation -Project Engineer showed pictures of the area,fence « --{Formatted:Bullets and Numbering _| clearing,and propping up of sagging fence lines.The Substation may be relocated to a different location due to elevation problems if the intertie is __-|Deleted:a new }} energized at ahigher voltage,ne 77 [Belated constructed } eee eee eee ” |Deleted:4 ) F.Budget Subcommittee -Did not meet.The Budget Subcommittee will have to meet before the next IOC meeting in order to approve the FY 2010 budget. G.System Studies Subcommittee -Jim Cross (AEGT)new Chair. i..PSS/E Software -utilities should have a common revision and license ofthe __ software Procedures for model changes.Training of utility personnel on the 2007 model,which includes the entire railbelt model,in late Fall during the NWPPA conference. ui.Under Frequency Load Shed Study -ask EPS for a formal report._They are capable and qualified;however,there are concerns about their ability to complete the study in a timely manner as they are so busy. ii. H.Intertie Status Report -Event summary report distributed. i.Transferring energy north and south (Approx.200-500 MWH per day) Budget looks good Unit trips for December,2008 -None Reviewed reliability report for 2008 (Add company designators for units) I.Communications Received 1.Received notification from Harley Hightower that he owns a track of land crossed by the intertie (1000 ft.north of Yoder Rd.)He wants to clear and de- stump 50 acres.IOC had no issues except for a request of notification if a contractor is working near the line. Doug Hal!received an email regarding the Lake Lorraine route,he will forward to other IOC members. Jim Strandberg,AEA,briefed the committee members on the State Integrated resource plan.He also stated that the State has commenced an update of the Susitna Hydroelectric project. IV.Visitor's Comments Related to Items on Agenda -None <#>Jim Cross (AEGT)elected Chair] PSS/E Software -utilities should have a common revision and license of the ma software. |Deleted:<#>Under Frequency Load Shed Study EPS hired for analysis. They are capable and qualified;however, there are concerns about their ability to complete the study in a timely manner as L they are so busy]|Deleted:PSS/E -Common revision and license of software. -{Formatted:Bullets and Numbering ) -{Formatted:Indent:Left:0.75"} V.Recess-None taken VI.Work Session A.Dispatch Subcommittee - i.Change the accounting to take readings at the Douglas Substation instead of calculations of midpoint.CEA,AML&P,and MEA Meter Technicians will verify calibration of the meters.Dispatchers will be required to communicate and reconcile on an hourly basis.Implement April |,2009. ii.Volcano contingency plans: 1.Recommend to not take the Intertie out of service.Ash fallout is expected to be about the same as eruption experienced in the late 80s.(or less)This is not enough ash fallout to cause an arc or flashover, 2.The ash is not conductive unless moisture is added. 3.Use compressed air to blow the ash away.(under 30 psi) B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -Installation of 311 or 321 relays between Douglas and Healy.Scheduled to begin after July of 2009. Engineering will be required as the new relays will have more functionality. C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee Get the Generation Handbook updated:CEA changes their representativeto Dee Fultz (CEA)and removes Shelly ___--{Deleted:Change Chair } Schmitt (CEA)from the Subcommittee members. D.SCADA Metering/Communications Subcommittee -None E.Maintenance Subcommittee i.SLMS cell phones punch list -monitoring the system for snow load. Punch list completed for the ATT towers.Upcoming maintenance scheduled for March or April to replace batteries. ii.Talkeetna Crossing -chosen Option 1,will be done this spring. (Strandberg to provide an update to the IOC.) iii.SVS upgrades -new controls are water cooled. (Strandberg to provide an update to the IOC.) iv.Cantwell fence -waiting for report from Engineer v.Tower 692 -thermal siphons on site at GVEA.Dirt work scheduled for March and April.Short outages needed to accommodate contractor. vi.Talkeetna Storage Reels -Will check condition in the spring. vii.TLS,SVS neutral unbalence relay -CEA dispatched a crew and used the __. -{Deleted:Gus _) spare to repair._Checked with GVEA if they had a spare,They do not." -f Deleted:CEA neutral imbalance-replay viii.Intertie bird nests -(4)each nests will have to be cleared before the birds reported.GVEA didn't have animbalanceattheTeelandSVS.return in the spring. F.Budget Subcommittee -Received an email from Don Zoerb,MEA,that the intertie clearing budget is not large enough. -_ Row 2008-2T (8 towers)is done.($14,125) 2.Row 2008-3T -waiting for permits 3.Row 2008-1T -There is concern about getting the equipment in. Recommend completing two of the three this time and re-bid 1T for next fiscal year (after July 1)in order to stay within budget. G.System Studies -1)PSS/E Software -each utility will pay $2,000 each to be on the same __.-{Deleted:stay with version;and each utility will buy ownlicense. | H.Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to Teeland -on hold.$10,000,000 moved for SVS replacements_and Talkeetna river crossing mitigation.Working on route selection process now. I.Intertie Insurance Review -no progress J.General Discussion VII.Formal Operating Committee Actions/Recommendation A.Election of Chairman -Burke Wick B.Election of Vice Chairman -Henri Dale VIII.Subcommittee Assignments A.Dispatch Subcommittee -{Training for dispatchers normally scheduled every two __--+Deleted:10C funding of jointyears.A good time would be January through March of 2010,7 ; -{Deleted:t ” -{Deleted:in Fairbanks.B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Assign preliminary Healy-Douglas relay pre-engineering. C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee Meet and keep book updated with new machine ratings. D.SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee -They are directed to meet,discuss the communications,and investigate the metering at Douglas. E.Maintenance Subcommittee -Check the possibility of spool change out at the Talkeetna storage yard. F.Budget Subcommittee -Meet prior to the next IOC meeting to approve FY 10 budget. G.System Studies Subcommittee -Continue their work on system under frequency load shedding study.Ask EPS for a status report and an explanation of expenses to date. TX.Next meeting to be hosted by GVEA on April 16,2009 at 8:30 a.m.for adoption of FY 10 budget. X.Adjournment -Adjourned at 12:55 p.m. IOC Committee Members _as of 1/29/09 IOC Name Participant E-Mail Phone Jim Strandberg AEA jstrandberg@ aidea.org 771-3069 Tuckerman Babcock AEGT tababcock @ matanuska.com 761-9263 Doug Hall AMLP HallDW@ muni.org 263-5453 Burke Wick (Chair)CEA Burke _Wick @ChugachElectric.com 762-4779 Henri Dale (Vice)GVEA HFDale@GVEA.com 451-5624 IOC alternates Name Participant E-Mail Phone Karl Reiche AEA -KReiche @ aidea.org 771-3017 Don Zoerb AEGT dwzoerb @ matanuska.com 761-9217 Ken Langford AMLP LangfordKW @ muni.org 263-5284 Ed Jenkin CEA Ed_Jenkin @ChugachElectric.com 762-4615 Kate Lamal GVEA KKLamal @GVEA.com 451-5645 IOC Dispatch Subc Name Participant E-Mail Phone AEA Steve Willis AEGT Steve.Willis @ matanuska.com 761-9358 Doug Hall (Chair)AMLP HallDW@ muni.org 263-5453 Kevin Dunham CEA Kevin.Dunham @ChugachElectric.com 762-4449 Henri Dale GVEA HFDale@GVEA.com 451-5624 IOC Reliability/Protection Subc Name Participant E-Mail Phone AEA Eric Sanford AEGT ESSanford @ matanuska.com 761-9283 Aung Thuya AMLP ThuyaAC @muni.org 263-5446 Luke Sliman CEA Luke Sliman@ChugachElectric.com 762-7602 Dan Bishop (Chair)GVEA DRBishop@GVEA.com 451-5610 IOC Machines Ratings Subc Name Participant E-Mail Phone Jim Strandberg AEA jstrandberg@ aidea.org 771-3069 Bob Day AEGT BDay @ HomerElectric.com 235-3304 Scott Jefferies AMLP JefferiesSD @muni.org 263-5240 Dee Fultz CEA Dee_Fultz @ChugachElectric.com 762-4622 Dave a,GVEA DRHoffman@GVEA.com 451-8324 . IOC SCADA/Metering Subc Name Participant E-Mail Phone AEA Steve Willis AEGT Steve.Willis @matanuska.com 761-9358 Mary Batten AMLP BattenML @muni.org 263-5263 Paul Johnson (Chair)CEA Paul Johnson @ChugachElectric.com 762-4447 Keith Palchikoff GVEA KEPalchikoff@GVEA.com 451-5640 IOC Maintenance Subc Name Participant E-Mail Phone Jim Strandberg AEA jstrandberg@ aidea.org 771-3069 Steve Willis AEGT Steve.Willis @ matanuska.com 761-9358 Doug Hall AMLP HallDW @muni.org 263-5453 Bill Bernier (Chair?)CEA Bill Bernier @ ChugachElectric.com 762-7644 Rich Piech GVEA RJPiech@GVEA.com 451-5686 IOC Budget Subc Name Participant E-Mail Phone Jim Strandberg (Chair)AEA jstrandberg @ aidea.org 771-3069 Don Zoerb AEGT dwzoerb @ matanuska.com 761-9217 Doug Hall AMLP HallDW @muni.org 263-5453 Burke Wick CEA Burke _Wick @ChugachElectric.com 263-5453 Henri Dale GVEA HFDale @GVEA.com 451-5624 IOC System Studies Subc Name Participant E-Mail Phone AEA Jim Cross (Chair)AEGT JCross @ HomerElectric.com 283-2366 Aung Thuya AMLP ThuyaAC @muni.org 263-5446 Dee Fultz CEA Dee_Fultz@ChugachElectric.com 762-4622 Dan Bishop GVEA DRBishop@GVEA.com 451-5610 ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY,JANUARY 19,2009 BEGIN AT 10:00 A.M. I.Adoption of prior meeting minutes A.October 16,2008 Meeting Minutes (CEA) Il.Approval/Modification of agenda III.Committee reports and correspondence PROMOOWDDispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget Subcommittee System Studies Subcommittee Intertie Status Report Communications Received IV.Visitor's Comments Related to Items on Agenda V.Recess,if needed VI.Work Session o mudporrt-M6 "e. A.mMoaDF, G. Dispatch Subcommittee nea:Xe Bevabar-nwiAccountingatDouglas(shoot for 4/1/09).fyayes ii Volcanoissues Cote tateReliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee ts roclrebralrSeADANctering/Communications Subcommittee <tenn aintenance Subcommittee BA CadiSLMScellphonespunchlist ii Talkeetna crossing ii SVS upgrades iv SEL121's v CWS fence -revised/simplified drawings not recieved vi Twr 692 -siphons arrived,Mar-Apr dirt work vii Talkeetna Storage Reels viii GHS SVS relay ix Intertie Bird nests (4) Budget Subcommittee 1)Intertie Clearing Bids System Studies Subcommittee 1)PSS/E Software H.Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to Teeland I.Intertie Insurance Review J.General Discussion VII.Formal Operating Committee Actions/Recommendation A.Election of Chairman B.Election of Vice Chairman VIII.Subcommittee Assignments Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget Subcommittee System Studies SubcommitteeAMMOIAWS IX.Determine Agenda for Next Meeting to be hosted by GVEA on April 16,2009 at 09:00. A.FY10 Budget X.Adjournment Meeting Location:Anchorage Municipal Light &Power. Conference Room 1200 E.First Ave. Anchorage,AK 99501 Motion 2009-1 Election of Chairman for 2009 AEA AEGT AMLP CEA GVEA Motion 2009-2 Election of Vice Chairman for 2009 AEA AEGT AMLP CEA GVEA IOC Committee Members as of 1/09 IOC Name Participant E-Mail Phone Jim Strandberg AEA jstrandberg@aidea.org 771-3069 Tuckerman Babcock AEGT tababcock@matanuska.com 761-9263 Doug Hall AMLP HallDW@muni.org 263-5453 Burke Wick (Vice)CEA Burke Wick@ChugachElectric.com 762-4779 Henri Dale (Chair)GVEA HFDale@GVEA.com 451-5624 IOC alternates Name Participant E-Mail Phone Karl Reiche AEA KReiche@aidea.org 771-3017 Don Zoerb AEGT dwzoerb@matanuska.com 761-9217 Ken Langford AMLP LangfordK W@mun1org 263-5284 Xxx CEA xxxx(@ChugachElectric.com 762- Kate Lamal GVEA KKLamal@GVEA.com 451-5645 IOC Dispatch Subc Name Participant E-Mail Phone AEA Steve Willis AEGT Steve.Willis@matanuska.com 761-9358 Doug Hall (Chair)AMLP HallDW@muni.org 263-5453 Kevin Dunham CEA Kevin Dunham@ChugachElectric.com 762-4449 Henri Dale GVEA HFDale@GVEA.com 451-5624 IOC Reliability/Protection Subc Name Participant E-Mail Phone AEA Eric Sanford AEGT ESSanford@matanuska.com 761-9283 Aung Thuya AMLP ThuyaAC@muni.org 263-5446 Luke Sliman CEA Luke Sliman@ChugachElectric.com 762-7602 Dan Bishop (Chair)GVEA DRBishop@GVEA.com 451-5610 IOC Machines Ratings Subc Name Participant E-Mail Phone Jim Strandberg AEA jstrandberg@aidea.org 771-3069 Bob Day AEGT BDay@HomerElectric.com 235-3304 Scott Jefferies AMLP JefferiesSD@muni.org 263-5240 Shelly Schmitt CEA Shelly Schmitt@ChugachElectric.com 762-4624 Dave Hoffman GVEA DRHoffman@GVEA.com 451-8324 IOC SCADA/Metering Subc Name Participant E-Mail Phone AEA Steve Willis AEGT Steve.Willis@matanuska.com 761-9358 Mary Batten AMLP BattenML@muni.org 263-5263 Paul Johnson (Chair)CEA Paul_Johnson@ChugachElectric.com 762-4447 Keith Palchikoff GVEA KEPalchikoff@GVEA.com 451-5640 IOC Maintenance Subc Name Participant E-Mail Phone Jim Strandberg AEA jstrandberg@aidea.org 771-3069 Steve Willis AEGT Steve.Willis@matanuska.com 761-9358 Doug Hall AMLP HallDW@muni.org 263-5453 Bill Bernier CEA Bill Bernier@ChugachElectric.com 762-7644 Rich Piech GVEA RJPiech@GVEA.com 451-5686 IOC Budget Subc Name Participant E-Mail Phone Jim Strandberg (Chair)AEA jstrandbere@aidea.org 771-3069 Don Zoerb AEGT dwzoerb@matanuska.com 761-9217 Doug Hall AMLP HallDW@muni.org 263-5453 Burke Wick CEA Burke Wick@ChugachElectric.com 263-5453 Henri Dale GVEA HFDale@GVEA.com 451-5624 IOC System Studies Subc Name Participant E-Mail Phone AEA Jim Cross (Chair)AEGT JCross@HomerElectric.com 283-2366 Aung Thuya AMLP ThuyaAC@muni.org 263-5446 Dee Fultz CEA Dee_Fultz@ChugachElectric.com 762-4622 Dan Bishop GVEA DRBishop@GVEA.com 451-5610 James Strandberg From:James Strandberg Sent:Tuesday,January 27,2009 10:15 AM To:HenriF.Dale Ce:Hall,Doug W.;don zoerb;Tuckerman Babcock Subject:FW:MEA-Intertie Clearing (Second Request)Attachments:2008-3T BID TABULATION .xls;2008-1T BID TABULATION.xIs;2008-2T BID TABULATION.xis Henri, Could you please put this matter on the IOC agenda.Don,could you please forward the bid documents and any other information you think will help resolve this matter to Henri,so we can review and give you a high sign to move forward on the projects. Don,thanks for your care in this matter,and sorry it has taken a while to resolve. Best Regards,Jim From:Don Zoerb [mailto:don.zoerb@matanuska.com] Sent:Friday,November 07,2008 3:32 PM To:James Strandberg Subject:MEA -Intertie Clearing (Second Request) Jim: Just a quick note to remind you that we are still waiting for a reply on this.Thanks. Don Zoerb From:Don Zoerb <mailto:don.zoerb@matanuska.com> To:Jim Strandberg <mailto:IJStrandberg@aidea.org> Cc:Dale Carlson <mailto:dacarlson@matanuska.com>5;Tuckerman Babcock <mailto:tababcock@matanuska.com>;Steve Willis <mailto:steve.willis@matanuska.com> Sent:Monday,October 13,2008 2:55 PM Subject:Intertie Clearing -Bids Exceed Budget Jim: Please read the following message from Dale Carlson,and review the attached bid tabulations. Bottom Line:MEA has bid results back on all three Intertie segments that MEA planned to clear this fiscal year,in its role as AEA's maintenance contractor for the southern portion of the Intertie.The total authorized clearing budget for MEA is $432,777.We can do two of the three planned jobs for this money (#2008-2T,$14,125 and #2008-3T,$125,000)but the budget is insufficient to pay for the third job (#2008-1T,$532,154 bid).It looks like we could improve on the cost of #20@8-1T by rebidding it,but it remains unlikely that doing so would bring us down to the budgeted level. MEA is proceeding with contract award for jobs #2008-2T and #2008-3T. We require your guidance and/or additional budgetary authorization prior to proceeding with job #2008-1T.This job is north of the Talkeetna River,and includes Intertie structures 329 through 381. I will be out of the office from late this week through the end of the month.If responding during that time period,please communicate directly with Tuckerman Babcock.We shall be awaiting your response. Thank you. Don Zoerb Assistant General Manager Matanuska Electric Association,Inc. From:Dale Carlson <mailto:dacarlson@matanuska.com> To:Don.Zoerb@matanuska.com Sent:Monday,October 13,2008 3:19 PM Subject:Intertie Contracts Don, Attached are the bid tabulations for all 3 Intertie contracts.ROW 2008-1T is the contract that is over budget with Carlos Tree Service the lowest bidder @ $532,154.86 ROW 2008-2T and ROW 2008-3T have been authorized for Fuels Reduction of Alaska and I am waiting for the insurance and bonding on them before a Notice to Proceed is sent.About a week after the bids were read Wes Stephans of Fuels Reduction of Alaska called and said he faxed a bid for each contract,and I told him only two were received,ROW 2008-1 was not one of them.He wanted to know what could be done,and I told him all bids had to be in by 10:00 A.M.on September 18th and the total of the bids were over the budgeted amount,even if his was $325,000,which I believe is what he said it was.I told him the total of the bids were over the budgeted amount and it may not be awarded.The amount budgeted for Intertie clearing was $432,777. A couple of suggestions from Steve: 1.Award a partial amount of the contract to use the money available. 2.See if the state will approve the amount over budget and move forward with the project. Thanks, Dale MATANUSKA ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION,INC. BID TABULATION CONTRACT NO.ROW 2008-3T CONTRACT NAME:RECLEARING OF INTERTIE TOWERS #200 THRU #230 BID OPENING DATE &TIME:SEPTEMBER 18,2008 @ 10:00 A.M. BIDDER UNIT PRICE EXTENDED PRICE Statewide Clearing $20,000.00 $716,000.00 Carlos Tree Service $3,844.00 $137,615.20 Johnson Construction &Consulting $6,607.26 $236,539.91 Alaska Land Clearing Contractors $22,905.02 $819,999.71 Fuels Reduction $3,491.62 , $125,000.00 Brandlen Land Clearing $7,645.00 $273,691.00 MATANUSKA ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION,INC. BID TABULATION CONTRACT NO.ROW 2008-1T CONTRACT NAME:RECLEARING OF INTERTIE TOWERS #329 THRU #381 BID OPENING DATE &TIME:SEPTEMBER 18,2008 @ 10:00 A.M. BIDDER UNIT PRICE EXTENDED PRICE Statewide Clearing $18,320.00 $1,105,703.60 Carlos Tree Service $8,817.08 $532,154.86 Johnson Construction &Consulting $9,277.20 $559,925.41 Alaska Land Clearing Contractors $20,429.02 $1,232,992.29 TJ's Land Clearing $9,170.00 $553,455.35 MATANUSKA ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION,INC. BID TABULATION CONTRACT NO.ROW 2008-2T CONTRACT NAME:RECLEARING OF INTERTIE TOWERS #35 THRU #43 BID OPENING DATE &TIME:SEPTEMBER 18,2008 @ 10:00 A.M. BIDDER UNIT PRICE EXTENDED PRICE Statewide Clearing $10,305.00 $102,184.38 Carlos Tree Service $4,288.52 $42,524.96 Johnson Construction &Consulting $14,999.00 Alaska Land Clearing Contractors $1,831.38 $18,160.00 Fuels Reduction $1,424.46 $14,125.00 Su-Valley Land Clearing $2,869.10 $28,450.00 Brandlen Land Clearing $3,765.00 $37,333.74 « wo. James Strandberg From:Don Zoerb [don.zoerb@matanuska.com] Sent:Wednesday,January 28,2009 5:13 PM To:Henri F.Dale Ce:James Strandberg Subject:Fw:Intertie Clearing Attachments:2008-3T BID TABULATION .pdf;2008-1T BID TABULATION.pdf;2008-2T BIDTABULATION.pdf Henri: |am forwarding this material to you at Jim Strandberg's request. Don Zoerb -----Original Message ----- From:Dale Carlson To:Don.Zoerb@matanuska.com Ce:Tuckerman.Babcock@matanuska.com ;Eric.sanford@matanuska.com Sent:Wednesday,January 28,2009 3:46 PM Subject:Intertie Clearing Don, Intertie Contract ROW 2008-1T - |talked to Gwen at Carlos Tree Service to see if this bid would still be valid,and she said Dale Carlos is out of town till Thursday,1-29-09.Carlos Tree Service's bid was $532,154.86.Since it is getting late in the season he may not be able to complete the job and move equipment off the ROW before the ground thaws.|should hear back from Dale Carlos on Thrusday or Friday. The next lowest bid was TJ's Land Clearing in Fairbanks at $553,455.35.He was planning on doing the job with helicopters,so ground conditions should not affect that bid.|have not checked with TJ to see if his bid would be valid at this time. The projected cost for 2008-1T was $271,598,the low bid was $532,154.86,a difference of $260,556.96. Bids were valid for 30 days,and the bid opening was held on September 18,2008. 2008-2T was completed on 11-2-08 by Fuels Reduction of Alaska.$14,124.95 2008-3T has not been issued a Notice to Proceed due to permits for crossing rivers not being issued yet by the Army Corp of Engineers according to Wes Stephens,manager of Fuels Reduction of Alaska.He is estimating it will be the end of February before he is able to proceed with that project and is also concerned about removing equipment from the ROW if the river rises too much.$125,000 Thank you, Dale Motion 2009-1 Election of Chairman for 2009 Borne Wacpe FoR.CHas 127 NS AEGT " AMLP.f2_9WeCEApy v eS VOTFTFNS SVESOMPETES PRESEN T I'm dynmax Version 4103 ->$Id:aru.c 2.010.1.03.1.13 2008/09/28 00:35 gsitz Exp $ COM_1 COM_2 HFD_PC HFD_SPARE com2 PC coml SB admi PC spal PC Disturbance file selected:D_AGC_freq_2009.01.16.10:04:44 Mounted Trigger TA =/CEA///Hz Bin/Lol Limv/ Trigger Time =01/16/2009 10:09:44 Disturbance file selected:D_UV_dstrb_2009.01.16.11:06:30 Mounted Trigger TA =/IGT/13.8/BKR 726/CB/Status/ Trigger Time =01/16/2009.11:08:30 Disturbance file selected:D_Bkr_Trip_2009.01.16.11:35:45 Mounted Trigger TA =/Indian/115/CS 2018/CB/Status/ Trigger Time =01/16/2009 11:36:45 Disturbance file selected:D_AGC_freq_2009.01.16.11:36:36 Mounted Trigger TA =/Kenai///Hz Bin/Lol Limv/ Trigger Time =01/16/2009 11:41:36 Disturbance file selected:D_AGC_freq_2009.01.16.13:19:24 Mounted Trigger TA =/Kenai///Hz Bin/Lol Limv/ Trigger Time =01/16/2009 13:24:24 Frsrw over Kurbham,CEA----Trip Report ---01/16/2009 10:09:44 Before Trip At 30 Sec At 60 Hz 10:09:40 10:10:12 11:06:32 IGT Frequency 59.99 59.30 60.01 IGT Temperature 39.02 39.02 38.08 CEA Load 394.53 356.78 361.94 ; Daves Creek 852 61.53 -0.01 4.69 power Lbine pastDouglasB-1 -1.05 0.19 1.95 Joo mph.windUniversity15245.33 7.98 6.83 ; 'ary,AMLP 115 KV North -30.37 |-20:93 3.90 \/1e/o4AMLP230Plant2.-7.16 1.82 -1.01 . Eklutna 462 -4.52 4.84 22.01 Eklutna 362 16.08 16.08 15.81 CEA-AMLP Interchange -3.56 -31.86 35.84 Beluga Unit 1 0.00 0.00 1.62 Beluga Unit 2 0.00 0.00 14.93 qbare te plareBelugaUnit30.00 0.00 0.00 Beluga Unit 5 57.61 59.66 43.53 wo Mee md Beluga Unit 6 69.50 67.80 68.70 . Beluga Unit 7 71.80 70.50 71.50 atid Oe-Beluga Unit 8 40.99 41.07 41.02 ) Bernice Unit 2.-0.01 -0.01 -0.01 Ab YBerniceUnit318.57 9.43 15.15 iBerniceUnit4-0.01 -0.01 -0.01 cy 7e)Cooper Unit 1 9.51 9.49 9.50 NYCooperUnit20.00M 0.00M 0.00M }yyInternationalUnit10.00 0.00 0.00 0)aInternationalUnit20.00 0.00 0.00 International Unit 3 0.00 0.00 0.00 Bradley Lake Unit 1 42.91 21.11 25.39 Bradley Lake Unit 2 39.79 18.91 17.16 5 Nikiski Unit 1 37.97 24.35 19.22 yi ()Frequency Range min:59.256 10:09:56 ?a max:60.007 11:06:32 }nM )\* Motion 2009-2 Election of Vice Chairman for 2009 Hewes:Pace pen Vees«Crtarean aca AEGTaur 2 by AOCEAWr|lef GVEA JCF RY ©"3D loc ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY,October 16,2008 BEGIN AT 10:00 A.M. I.Adoption of prior meeting minutes A.July 17,2008 Meeting Minutes (AEGT) B.September 23,2008 Meeting Minutes (Teleconf) II.Approval/Modification of agenda IN.Committee reports and correspondence Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget Subcommittee System Studies Subcommittee Intertie Status Report Communications Received 1)MEA's 9/2/08 Aerial Patrol Report 2)D&L 's 7/16/08 Tower 195 Letter 3)D&L's 8/28/08 Tower 194 &195 OptionsMHmOmMUA>IV.Visitor's Comments Related to Items on Agenda V.Recess,if needed VI.Work Session A.Dispatch Subcommittee B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee . C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee nedD.SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee " E.Maintenance Subcommittee REGA-Es acleo>=i SLMS cell phones punch list -me ¢e 7iiTalkeetnacrossing.Zen ionar INTEGEATSO iii SVS upgrades 264 ON ;2c8 PLAN iv SEL121's v CWS fence vi Twr 692 Budget Subcommittee System Studies Subcommittee Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to Teeland .Intertie Insurance Review J.General Discussion=- S © VU.Formal Operating Committee Actions/Recommendation pare OG fo VII.Subcommittee Assignments peed yk Dispatch Subcommittee <a paten aReliability/Protection Subcommittee wee taaclioesMachineRatingsSubcommittee_SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee -yDBudgetSubcommittee System Studies SubcommitteeQAO>IX.Determine Agenda for Next Meeting to be hosted by AMLP on January 15,2009 at 10:00. A.Election of Chair and Vice Chair X.Adjournment Meeting Location:Chugach Electric Assn. Accounting Conference Room 5601 Electron Drive Anchorage,AK 99519 ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE SPECIAL TELECONFERENCE MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY,SEPTEMBER 23,2008 PRESENT:Henri Dale Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA)-IOC Chair Tuckerman Babcock Alaska Electric Generation &Transmission (AEG&T) Kevin Dunham Chugach Electric Association (CEA) Doug Hall Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AMLP) Jim Strandberg Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) Burke Wick Chugach Electric Association (CEA) Don Zoerb Alaska Electric Generation &Transmission (AEG&T) RECORDER:Donna Rose Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) IOC Chair,Henri Dale,called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m. TALKEETNA RIVER TOWER REPAIR (Tower #'s 194 &195)Henri Dale,1|OC Chair called to order a special teleconference meeting to review Dryden &LaRue's engineering options to repair towers 194 &195.Committee discussed the advantages and .disadvantages of option 4,7,7A,7B and 7C.Concerns regarding short-term/temporary repair vs. permanent/long-term repair,permitting issues and costs were discussed.An option needs to be determined so work can be completed this winter season. Option 7C allows for the use of the existing towers to have sheet piling built up around them,leaving the towers where they are.Most Committee members believe thisis the most simplistic and cost effective repair and should last well into the future..AMLP agreed,although with some concern.AEA noted thatownerwillbefairlystringentondesigncriteria._Requirements will be code compliant,but a little more isbetterthanjustbeingcompliant. @ Committee unanimously agreed uupon option 7C.Discussion moved to project management.GVEAis okay with the southern utilities taking the lead on the project due to logistics.Committee agreed,butis unsure of what utility this will be yet.This will be decided upon in the near future. AEA will move ahead with Term Agreement,Contract documentation and bid process.Documentation will be shared with Committee. ADJOURN 9:40 a.m. Draft 10C Budget Subcommittee Meeting 1:30 p.m.April 10,2008 at AIDEA/AEA offices in Anchorage Members Present:Henri Dale (GVEA),Doug Hall (ML&P),James Strandberg (AEA),Burke Wick (CEA), Donald Zoerb (AEG&T/MEA).Visitors Present:Martina Dabo (AEA),Shellie Helton (AEA Dabo requested SVC location information for inclusion in her rail belt wind generation presentation. Adopted Agenda and prior 12/13/07 Budget Subcommittee meeting minutes without material changes. Per GVEA,there has been no activity on the Cantwell Fences beyond receipt of a draft study.Current cost estimate range from $300K to $700K depending on the amount of ground work and modifications authorized -refer to study distributed via e-mail. Structure 692 permafrost mitigation work will be postponed to FYO9 since no one bid on the job. No work has been performed on the SVC Upgrades (Static VAR Compensators). A contract has not yet been issued to EPS for the Under Frequency Study,although it is anticipated that work will begin in FYO8 and be completed in FYO9.The cost estimate is $90K;S60K is currently budgeted in FYO8 and an addition $60K should be budgeted in FYO9 to fund the balance of the work. The final SLMS Communication Upgrade billing has been submitted to GVEA and paid.The new system requires more power,so upgrades to batteries and solar panels may be required (work to be done via current AEA contract).ACTION:Henri will forward scope of work to Doug so he can follow up with Dryden to verify system is working and all work is completed. GVEA is performing spring climbing inspections,replacing batteries on SVS UPS units.Option to install inverters under general maintenance instead of replacing batteries is being considered. Zoerb reported that MEA staff made several visits to Tower 195 to review the situation and mark the guys with warning signs.Guys are now in water. An aerial patrol in March looked for trees requiring immediate removal.MEA plans on starting scheduled ROW clearing in July and will solicit bids once the FYO9 budget is approved. ACTION:Jim will share prior Insurance Risk Review information with Burke.Zoerb would like the proposed Alaskan Intertie Insurance Risk Review to also include a review of the strength of the insurer. Dryden &Larue has submitted a $64K proposal to come up with options and develop design and construction specs for Tower 195 repairs.Action:Jim to initiate work.(Zoerb noted that he isn't in position to speak for AEG&T on this matter.) Structures 274 &297 are being monitored and no work is scheduled for FY08 Reviewed FYO9 Budget line item by line item Action:Zoerb to check on status of Snow Depth monitoring equipment purchased in FYO7. Zoerb noted that the budgeted FYO9 landing pad work will be at an MEA owned tower and will be comprised of hand clearing a site to provide a mobilization point.Henri raised concerns since the tower is an MEA tower contracted out for intertie.However all parties agreed having a mobilization point will benefit the Intertie as a whole. SVC work is under review.A legislative request in excess of $8,000,000 has been submitted. Future item -replace relays,but not in FYO9 Henri noted FY09 projections are based on not having gas restriction curtailments The final proposed budget of $2,526,817 with MITCR rates of $0.00438/kwh Energy and $2.98/kwh Capacity is to be forwarded to IOC for review and approval at the April 17"meeting in Fairbanks. Date time next meeting to be determined later this fall Adjournment at 3:32 pm ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY,July 17,2008 BEGIN AT 10:00 A.M. I.Adoption of prior meeting minutes A.April 17,2008 Meeting Minutes (GVEA) II.Approval/Modification of agenda III.Committee reports and correspondence Dispatch Subcommittee Uhh fadeReliability/Protection Subcommittee " Machine Ratings Subcommittee /Cpe Aecwrle,SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget Subcommittee tal oSystemStudiesSubcommittee-Aene serecbalirey,EmarcleIntertieStatusReport Communications Received 1)CEA's 4/30/08 KD email 2)B&V 4/28/08 Data Request 3)Adelser 6/13/08 Address change IséV RecA.nd JratellIV.Visitor's Comments Related to Items on Agenda TOMMOOND>V.Recess,if needed VI.Work Session Dispatch Subcommittee a New-Felacpe-Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee i SLMS cell phones punch list? ii Talkeetna crossing iii SVS upgrades .Japlecerner”?iv SELI21's devin Arle |puter ;v CWS fence gaat5 PDC ce peleWWE692-wine tier,hag qeadBudgetSubcommitteeSystemStudiesmitteetee.Coupe of anerthyiDatarequest-AMLP,CEA &AEGT/MEA Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to Teeland Intertie Insurance Review General DiscussionMOOwD>nemOm VIL. VIIL.Formal Operating Committee Actions/Recommendation wt pon prySubcommitteeAssignments QamMoOw>Dispatch Subcommittee 7Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee <qSCADA/Metering/Communications ee ee Wat te direstMaintenanceSubcommittee-Weg wr te Determine Agenda forNext Meetiyg to be hosted by AMLP on October 16,2008 at 10:00. Budget Subcommittee Pewrer/SvE teSystemStudiesmo/in Late poll}F110 toudat X.Adjournment met Se &o-oreo neg eeeeey plan Meeting Location:Matanuska Electric Assn. Board Room 163 E.Industrial Way. Palmer,AK 99645 nek meting ot CEA-Ctlete.16 ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY,July 17,2008 BEGIN AT 10:10 A.M. The IOC met this date at Tuckerman Babcock's office at MEA. Present: Henri Dale,IOC Chair,Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) James Strandberg,Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) Doug Hall,Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AML&P) Burke Wick,Chugach Electric Association (CEA) Tuckerman Babcock,Alaska Electric Generation &Transmission (AEGT) Visitors: Dan Bishop,Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) Don Zoerb,Alaska Electric Generation &Transmission (AEGT) Ken Langford,Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AML&P) Present Via Teleconference: None I.Adoption of prior meeting minutes A.Adopted April 17,2008 Meeting Minutes (GVEA). II.Approval/Modification of Agenda No changes III.Committee Reports and Correspondence A.Dispatch Subcommittee -Did not meet. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -Did not meet. C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee -Did not meet. D .SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee -Did not meet.saMaintenance Subcommittee -Did not meet. F.Budget Subcommittee -Did not meet. G.System Studies Subcommittee -Emails have been circulated requesting data. H.Intertie Status Report -GVEA discussed its recent Blackout.Incident began with inadvertent activation of E-Stop in the fuel building which tripped units NPE3&4.This only cut off fuel supply,so BESS did not trigger on Generator Trip Mode since that mode monitors the unit breaker.The Alaska Intertie overloaded and began to go unstable.An SEL 121 distance relay at Healy misoperated by interpreting the instability as a 3-phase fault and tripped the intertie.This all took about 2 seconds.GVEA did significant load shedding and after about 10 minutes went black before additional units came on line.Black start procedures were begun and GVEA had the system back in about 1 %hours total outage. Communications Received1.CEA in their 4/30/08 email informs the IOC that Kevin Dunham will be their member on the Dispatch and System Studies Subcommittees. 2.B&V requested comments from the Utilities on the REGA presentations. 3.Adelser (manufacturer of replacement thyristors)notify us of an address change. 4.Jim Strandberg notifies us that the draft REGA report in on their web. 5.Quarterly reliability reports from AMLP. IV.Visitor's Comments Related to Items on Agenda -None. V.Recess-None taken VI.Work Session A.Dispatch Subcommittee -Doug Hall informs us that AMLP unit 8 is available and there were no system problems.There is a planned gas line outage at Beluga Aug 10 -Aug 12 which will significantly limit the flow in Anchorage.It is unlikely there will be any economy sales during this period. Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -Doug Hall reports he has yet to receive the SEL relay from GVEA to replace a failed unit at Douglas.He mentions that we need to upgrade the relays at both Healy and Douglas as these are the original electronic relays installed on the Intertie. Machine Ratings Subcommittee -The question was raised as to when the unit parameters were last updated.Some units have not been reviewed for some time and should be reviewed and tested. SCADA Metering/Communications Subcommittee -They have not met, but need to give report on the status of their communications study. Maintenance Subcommittee i.SLMS cell phones Punch List-A punch list will be provided to Trevor. Issues will include conduit,data logger (ac card),program updates,and a sound card. ii.Talkeetna crossing-MEA,AEA and D&L have noted that there is access but may need to be improved.Options 4 and 7 look most promising but we still need cost estimates. iii.SVS Upgrades -AEA to lead design and bid sections and the Utilities to project manage constructions at the sites.The State will do overall Project Management and subcontract to the Utilities.The order of sites will be Teeland,Gold Hill,and then Healy.This will minimize learning curve on the critical SVS. iv.SEL 121's -We have a unit at Douglas that is not communicating and its relaying ability is suspect.GVEA was to send a spare but none has been received.Doug and Henri to look into this. v.Cantwell Fence -No updates. vi.Tower 692 -No updates. F.Budget Subcommittee -Budget handout was reviewed.There tentatively appears to be a refund. G.System Studies Subcommittee -Data is needed from the utilities to provide to EPS to begin the studies.Handout was passed around detailing which utilities needed to provide which data. H.Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to Teeland -Moving forward.Currently making public presentations.Will concentrate on the northern section of the upgrade. I.Intertie Insurance Review -Has not yet begun.AEA and CEA to get this going. J.General Discussion VII.Formal Operating Committee Actions/Recommendation A.Motion 08-06:The IOC supports AEA's "design and developing”scope of work under term contracts with EPS for SVC and Tower 195 projects,and bidding out the projects with project management services provided by CEA (Teeland SVS),GVEA (Gold Hill and Healy SVC's)and MEA (tower 195). Motion passed unanimously. B.Motion 08-07:AEA to take into consideration time out of service of the Intertie while working on the Healy SVC. Motion passed unanimously. VIII.Subcommittee Assignments A.Dispatch Subcommittee None B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee They are directed to meet and elect a chair. C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee They are directed to meet,elect a chair and update the Generation Handbook. They should also review that last time generator parameters were tested and request testing if necessary. D.SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee They are directed to meet,discuss the communications process and investigate calibrating the meters. E.Maintenance Subcommittee No assignment F.Budget Subcommittee They are directed to meet later this year and set up the FY10 budget. G.System Studies Subcommittee They are directed to provide data to EPS and monitor and review their progress. IX.Next meeting to be hosted by CEA on October 16,2008 at 10:00 a.m. X.Adjournment -Adjourned at 13:30. Ade WAS Le,wee 2 gas Depa oS Ae at PES RL e=oe oe Peta "ot ye :teem”:Aas byt han 4 PEWIO OR wrt BR WEA PAA FedeaoeePotrpegctsmonPELsaSheaoeTae PEE caw 28 ree wa 5 ;AbGrteteo ee Taverne en Faw Oe EETS oreCPMayPiri)ce Se FRerger NEE TOS senvrded Hooventa ot :.tyes s noSidCageeneteeycoves(Beus trey.wR:a4 po iP 'sod 'i Oo =no fer set)deg Aba Lmuete (PS)6 ALA Se fece Tee Te ceg agaverrren SEE po Ov ae SERN BE wee Se eke ely : ee :{\' :meeps WaR boty.a,Pee FV.Bo me en ° :i S :i f :a sie?on poof : i f :i ;Q Es Psog eH 4 i : Es ' ia :Fasodfoe ep i : }bE :Fi L :e po 4 14 Bo ::t Fy i é :i ' vs :7 7 i B t ;F :cy 5 foe, 3 ;x + ; ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY,APRIL 17,2008 GOLDEN VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION,INC.,BOARD ROOM PRESENT:Henri Dale,IOC Chair Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) Doug Hall Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AMLP) Jim Strandberg Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) Burke Wick Chugach Electric Association (CEA) Don Zoerb (TC)Alaska Electric Generation &Transmission (AEG&T) GUESTS:Kate Lamal Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) Kevin Harper Black &Veach (B&V) Mark Perry Homer Electric Association (HEA) Shelley Schmitt Chugach Electric Association (CEA) James Walker (TC)Alaska Electric Generation &Transmission (AEG&T) RECORDER:Donna Rose Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) i.ADOPTION OF PRIOR MINUTESA.January 17,2008 Meeting Minutes adoptedwith modificationB.October 18,2007 Meeting Minutes modifigd-and:gistriguted. in,COMMITTEE REPORTS AND'SoARESPONDENCEA.Dispatch Subcommittee-No'Teport..Committee has not met.B.Reliability Subcommittee-No report.Committee has not met.C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee -IOC Chair does not believe they have met.Subcommittee at this time does not have a Chair appointed.IOC Chair will have GVEA's Subcommittee Rep ensure the Subcommittee meets and appoints Chair.AMLP stated their new unit has been incorporated into the Machine Ratings documentation.GVEA believes their new North Pole unit still needs to be posted.SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee-No report.Committee has not met.Maintenance Subcommittee-No report.Committee has not met.Budget Subcommittee-No report.Committee has not met.AEA stated they have passed the proposed budget for recommendation.amO Alaska Intertie Operating Committee Meeting Minutes,Thursday,April 17,2008 Page 2 of 4 COMMITTEE REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE (CONTINUED) G.intertie Status Report - ¢CEA stated they have gathered data from utilities regarding system loads and they are in the process of developing models. e AMLP reported the guys have been removed from Tower 195.MEA has placed warning placards on the tower footing in the river.MEA has made a commitment to the State that they would inspect the site three times during the summer season.There is a possibility the river might erode up to the tower legs.Will need to see what happens during breakup. *AEA reported that Dryden &LaRue is having difficulty gaining access to the SLMS.They have requested helicopter assistance from the State.The funds are there to conclude the work,but they need access to the site.AEG&T stated they have money for quarterly helicopter patrols in 2008,although no specific schedule has been put together at this time.AEA believes that Dryden &LaRue's helicopter work should be coordinated at the same time.AEG&T will call Del to coordinate when the helicopter schedule Is finalized. e AMLP reported on the Stevens and Douglas substations.The equipment that EPS installed to run the software has no audio card so there are no audible alarms.Question whether it was spec'd out this way or not.Discussion followed.!0C Chair recommends that talks begin with EPS to see if this can be remedied.Recommendation that Ken Langford take the lead in this. e It was reported that MEA has removed all bird nests in their area. *Report that there has been an issue with thein-line,SWitch iin MEA's section between Teeland andDouglassubstations..MEA has no report on this.;e AMLP reported that they do not have the Intertié:Stattis,Report at this time.It's questionable ifthe2007datacanberecoveredafteraglitchintheprogrambecameapparent.Possibility theprogramself-destructed.IOC Chair instructed all.rutllities td resubmit 2007 data if it cannot berecovered.AMLP conveyed that the 2008 7Rand 2"quarter report can be submitted to IOC bynextmeeting.: H.Communications Received - e It was last communicated thatBUTE,Hickey will be alternate.Brag Hckappointed.1OC Chair distrigist :revisions be made at this.tima'i * e AEA distributed SLMS:dociiinocuin ilation:that was received regarding the status of the digitalupgradeandAEA'S.Wind!projets. eeGEA:will be the standing IOC member and Brian VISITOR'S COMMENTS RELATED T0 ITEMS ON AGENDA Kevin Harper from Black &Veach is requesting input from the IOC regarding the report they have been tasked with developing on economic dispatch for the railbelt.The report will ultimately be a study determining the best choice of economic dispatch for the communities of the Railbelt.The study will look at base case -status quo,coordination staying as it currently is and decisions are made jointly or development of a regional entity.Kevin cautioned the Committee that this report will ultimately become public record so care should be taken in its development and it should be determined exactly what the end product should accomplish.Lengthy discussion ensued.Kevin would like to see information to fill-in- the-blanks for the report from the IOC,such as identification of projects and how they might differ from status quo vs.regional entity and what are the appropriate cost investments to make.It was determined that the information that Black &Veach is seeking will ultimately come from each utility's Long Range Plans.The information needs to also include required transmission investments and SCADA/Communications investments required for regional economic dispatch.IOC Chair will take leadandhaveeachutilitysendhimtheirdata.Kevin distributed a list of items that has been requested ofeachutility,but not received as of this date.This information will also be collected via IOC Chair. Alaska Intertie Operating Committee Meeting Minutes,Thursday,April 17,2008 Page 3 of 4 Vv, Vi. Vil. RECESS 1OC Chair called for a 10 minute recess. WORK SESSION A. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -|OC Chair will have GVEA send MEA a 121 Schweitzer C. D.SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee -=oDispatch Subcommittee -No report or any directive from IOC at this time. relay to replace existing relay.MEA has personnel that can work on these types of relays. Machine Ratings Subcommittee -No report.CEA needs to appoint someone. e Committee has not met.Directive to get a meeting scheduled sometime in mid-May or soon after. e All SLMS cell phones have been converted to digital.Trouble ticket has been entered for cell phone lines that are down.[OC Chair wants to develop a punch list now that the project has been completed. e Per AEA there is a contract in place for Dryden &LaRue to study and provide report on proposed fixes to the Talkeetna crossing. e Teeland SVS is being removed from list of projects for now.It appears to be functioning normally at this time.AEA reported there have been funds that have been re-appropriated for this. JOC Chairis waiting to hear back from Contractor for'Options to fix Cantwell fence problem.No new report on Tower 692.GVEAis prepared,0;Complete work with in-house personnel ifthereisnoresponsefromcontractorsafterone'fast'time of putting it out to contract.Maintenance Subcommiitee-No maintenance,'items reported that need to be addressed by theIOCatthistime.wee "a8BudgetSubcommittee-Committee has met and proposed new budget.A brief discussiondevelopedregardingEnstarandthegas:sforac project along with CEA's gas contracts.Committeetomeetduringfallseasontoreviewprojects:"> System Studies-|OC Chair reported there.are-no.studies:needed at this time.Upgrade/Extension of IntertietoTeéland=/AMLP reported that the public information process hasstarted.Other community meetings"will,batheiin June.Project has now tumed into a $10 millionproject.IOC will continue to.be&advise fottha:'progress.MEA requested to be informed of anyTSaneproject.AEA will get a copy of the meetings currentlycommunity/public meetings Treg id ng.scheduled to MEA.- Intertie Insurance Review'=No Tepart.No change.General Discussion-CEATme ioned they have not seen or heard anything regarding the newAgreementlately.AEA comménited that AEA's side has not had an opportunity to brief the new Executive Director yet.The new Agreement has been inadvertently been put on the back burner.etFORMAL OPERATING COMMITTEE ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS A. o Oo Motion 08-04 IOC adopts the MITCR calculation for FY09 as submitted by the Budget Subcommittee AEA moved to adopt Motion 08-04,CEA seconded. AEA -yes,AEG&T -yes,AMLP -yes,CEA-yes,GVEA -yes Motion passed with 75%(+)majority Motion 08-05 IOC adopts the FY09 budget of $2,526,817 as recommended by the Budget Subcommittee CEA moved to adopt Motion 08-05,AEA seconded. AEA -yes,AEG&T -yes,AMLP -yes,CEA -yes,GVEA -yes Motion passed with 75%(+)majority 1OC Chair was granted permission to sign for both Motions on AEG&T's behalf. Alaska Intertie Operating Committee Meeting Minutes,Thursday,April 17,2008 Page 4 of 4 Vil.SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTSA.Dispatch Subcommittee -No assignments reported. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -No assignments reported with the exception of assigning members. C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee --Committee to meet and assign Chair.IOC Chair will have GVEA's Subcommittee Rep ensure the Subcommittee meets and appoints Chair.Committee to complete the Machine Ratings handbook. _SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee -Committee to meet and update communications study and provide IOC with recommendations on how/where to proceed. Maintenance Subcommittee -No assignments reported. Budget Subcommittee -Committee to begin work this fall on preliminary capital projects for FY10 budget.System Studies Committee-Committee to complete under-frequency project.OommoIX.NEXT MEETING AGENDA,TIME AND DATE Date:July 17,2008Host:AEG&T Location:Palmer Headquarters Time:10:00 a.m. Agenda Item(s):AEA requested that the Teeland/Douglas iissue,Tower 195 issue and Talkeetnacrossingissuebeplacedonthe-agenda. X.ADJOURNMENT CEA motioned to adjourn,AMLP Seconded rw.Meeting adjourned at 11:51 a.m. MOTION 08-4 The IOC Adopts the MITCR calculation for FY09 as submitted by the Budget Subcommittee: AEGT -23.6 MW AMLP -19.5 MW CEA-27.0 MW GVEA -70.0 MW v AMLP.v CEA A / GVEA_JU?_zl / MOTION 08-5 The IOC Adopts the FY09 budget of $2,526,817 as recommended by the Budget Subcommittee: ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY,January 17,2008 BEGIN AT 10:00 A.M. The IOC met this date at AML&P Main Conference Room Present: Henri Dale,IOC Chair,Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) James Strandberg,Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) Doug Hall,Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AML&P) Burke Wick,Chugach Electric Association (CEA) Tuckerman Babcock,Alaska Electric Generation &Transmission (AEGT) Visitors: Del LaRue,Dryden &LaRue Cassie Sherfick,AML&P,Scribe Ken Langford,Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AML&P) Present Via Teleconference: None I.Adoption of prior meeting minutes A.Adopted October 18,2007 Meeting Minutes (CEA)with changes. II.Approval/Modification of Agenda No changes III.Committee Reports and Correspondence A.Dispatch Subcommittee -Meeting was held January 15,2008 to review the current issues: a.Simulator training starting in February --SOS Systems b.Tower 195 anchor piling in Talkeetna River. c.Bradley oscillations -CEA to make sure that Bob Day has exact dates and times of occurrences to provide to EPS. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -Has not met.Doug Ritter has a memo out regarding system studies. C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee -Has not met.Henri to select new chair. D.SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee -Has not met.Verify subcommittee members. E.Maintenance Subcommittee -Has not met.River crossing is an issue along with Teeland SVS. F.Budget Subcommittee -An email was sent out with a draft of the minutes. The revised budget showing the new MITCR and wheeling calculations were sent out. G.System Studies Subcommittee -They have started meeting for the system Underfrequency Study. H.Intertie Status Report -The disturbance database has been corrupted and Ken is rebuilding it.He is planning to be finished by March.He will then issue report for 2007. J.Communications Received 1.Received a letter from Cellular One regarding the need to get off the analog system by March 08. 2.Received a letter from CEA appointing Burke Wick the representative on the JOC for 2008.Brian Hickey is the alternate. IV.Visitor's Comments Related to Items on Agenda A.Del did a presentation on tower 195 at the Talkeetna River and the problems associated with attempting to correct it.Access by helicopter might be the only option. V.Recess-None taken VI.Work Session A.Dispatch Subcommittee -Tower 195 anchor piling is now in the Talkeetna River.Looking at options on how to resolve the problem with accessing the tower.MEA,AEA and Dryden &LaRue will determine our ability to access the site.Del LaRue stated we should remove the north guy and then mark up with paint and reflectors the anchor piling so that it is very noticeable.An outage on the line will need to be scheduled so MEA can remove the north anchor wires. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -Study of the oscillation problems will be handled through HEA using EPS. C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee -They need to meet to update the on-line unit ratings since new units have been installed on GVEA and ML&P systems. D.SCADA Metering/Communications Subcommittee -Has not met.ML&P and Chugach have selected a vendor for their new SCADA replacement. Project should be complete next year. E.Maintenance Subcommittee i.SLMS cell phones-The cell phone change out is working well.Four batteries need to be replaced due to low voltage.The weather stations at Douglas and Stevens are not functioning.New power supply boards will be installed next week so that they can use AC. ii.Talkeetna crossing-Looking into options on how to access the tower for maintenance. iii.Teeland SVS-CEA is attempting to contact retired GE engineer to help trouble shoot equipment.System is out of service until further notice. F.Budget Subcommittee -Minutes were sent out.A budget revision is required.Intertie usage has been down and expenses up mostly because of the Osprey problems over the summer. i.Budget Adjustment -Recommend approval G.Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to Teeland -Starting the Public Involvement Process,(PIP). H.Intertie Insurance Review -CEA agreed to do a risk assessment similar to what was done at Bradley Lake.They will start the process prior to the next meeting. I.General Discussion VII.Formal Operating Committee Actions/Recommendation A.Election of Chairman -Henri Dale B.Election of Vice Chairman -Burke Wick C.Adoption of the revised budget. VIII.Subcommittee Assignments A.Dispatch Subcommittee Ensure that the guy is removed on the North side of Tower 195. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee None C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee Meet and keep book updated with new machines. D.SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee -Schedule a meeting to discuss who the communications vendors are.Jim would like to be invited to the meeting. E.Maintenance Subcommittee -Keep up with SVS.Monitor Tower 195 work in progress. F.Budget Subcommittee -Members need to furnish peak load information and estimates on intertie usage prior to the April meeting so a draft budget can be compiled. G.System Studies Subcommittee -Working on system under frequency load shedding study. IX.Next meeting to be hosted by GVEA on April 17,2008 at 8:30 a.m.Review the draft budget.Don Zoerb will be sitting in for Tuckerman Babcock. X.Adjournment -Adjourned at 1:30 p.m. James Strandberg From:Shellie M.Helton Sent:Friday,July 11,2008 3:19 PM To:dwzoerb@matanuska.com;'Burke Wick';'OriEA@ci.anchorage.ak.us';'Peery,Mark';'hfdale@gvea.COM',;'HallDW @ci.anchorage.ak.us';James Strandberg;Brenda Applegate Ce:tababcock@matanuska.com Subject:Preliminary 06/30/08 AK Intertie Budget Reports Attachments:Ak Intertie Budget Rpts 06-30-08.paf Attached are the FY08 AK Intertie Revenue Variance and Budget Reports as of 06/30/08.All revenues are thru 06/30/08.Most expenditures are through 06/30/08,except those noted otherwise.Additional FYO8 expenditures will continue to be submitted for at least another month.The SVC (Static Var Sys)Trust Fund Report as of 06/30/08 is also attached. Items of interest: YTD Revenues exceed YTD Projections by $127,830 (excluding unbudgeted interest earnings) YTD Revenues exceed YTD Expenditures by $772,081 . Standard FERC 570 Station Equipment Maintenance and FERC 571 Overhead Line Maintenance expenses are currently under budget. No costs have been submitted for the following items.If you know of costs that should have been billed please contact me. FERC 570 Cantwell Secondary Oil Containment FERC 571 Southern ROW Clearing FERC 924 Insurance Risk Assessment Shellie Fleltan,Accountant Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority Alaska Energy Authority 813 West Northern Lights Blvd Anchorage,AK 99503 907-771-3023 fax 907-771-3044 shelton@aidea.org a>ALASKA INTERTIE ALASKA INTERTIE REVENUE VARIANCE REPORT MWH PROJECTIONS Jul-07 =Aug-07--Sep-07.Oct-07.-s Nov-07»s-Dec-07 =-S_Jan-08 Feb-08 Mar-08 Apr-08 May-08 Jun-08 TOTAL MWH MWH MWH MWH MWH MWH MWH MWH MWH MWH MWH MWH MWH 30,000 20,000 -=«.20,000 -=s 30,000 =-s 30,000 + -=-30,000 30,000 50,000 45,000 40,000 45,000 400,000 $2730,000 5550 ;000 24910 000 Eee1 00,0008 8130,0005 55160 000m min 1 90,000.15 200 70:00 "15,0005 55,0004SAOO00 Ae Teme tae ce Baees ee 20,000 20,000 30,000 30,100 30,100 30,000 50,000 45,000 40,000OOOLe50,O00 ahET 0!MOCO 13010 SO G00set 220,000%ve DLO GOO a 18,500a 355,500s BUDGETED REVENUES Jul-07 Aug-07 Sep-07 Oct-07 Nov-07 Dec-07 Jan-08 ©Feb-08 =Mar-0 Apr-08 May-08 Jun-08 TOTAL BudgetedRate:per MWA een S ket Ol Os no 291 Os Sea O10 sy,Beg ae Od Oi Soe L050 Sassen O5Upng 25.0001 ciigh UDOT E eeu USS Seni OSOS GVEA Energy Charges $87,300 $58,200 $58,200 $87,300 $87,300 $151,500 $151,500 $151,500 $252,500 $227,250 $202,000 $227,250 $1,741,800 GVEA Capacity Charges $147,700 $183,400EYTDeaeceaceehgwr35,O00 NG ne 05,200 obey 30 MOUS 016,200pS 206,00S 4g5 95024 Sey l BOT OD oe al G25,2002S 41925,0008DdoocasseTEPERITALEALAcheSNEAbetomahawaeee MLP Energy Charges $-$-$+$=$=$F$= Fg -$-§-$-$-§$-§- MLP Capacity Charges $40,301 ;$$9,741 $50,042SNeDhaeeneReng4OroOdeomudOaOLeona,240;Ee 0428 Ss PESO 04250 955700,0428 CEA Energy Charges $-$-$-$-$-$§-$-§-$-§-§-$-§- $14,025 ___. $72,050YST72050STDUSOSDOSUSDOOSPSEAL2O50kOeDODOSSTZOSOR EG&T Energy Charges $-§-§-§-$291 $505 $505 $-§-§-§-§-$$1,301AEG&T Capacity Charges $49,374 _$11,934 $61,308LEASESCZsS49TASGA3PASESTATSTENSSACASEHUSIGS104TSLIPEDWONGOZCOSEN67COSTSSHOUSTESISDCOSRESENEDBOGSBOOS Hitalfishelton\PJ220501-AF IKFYO8\FYO8AKI.XLS -Rev Var 06-30-08 pretim 7/11/2008 ALASKA INTERTIE ALASKA INTERTIE REVENUE VARIANCE REPORT MWH ACTUAL USAGE Jul-07 Aug-07 Sep-07 Oct-07 Nov-07 Dec-07 Jan-08 Feb-08 Mar-08 Apr-08 May-08 Jun-08 TOTAL MWH MWH MWH MWH MWH MWH MWH MWH MWH MWH MWH MWH MWH32,914 20,108 20,456 30,372 40,868 34,042 35,841 35,443 49,585 _45,504 38,971 ett 44aeNOESOsesaacreteSats)ee SNLDIVAR: CEA EECURRENTVARIANC EXcae tesSee OO teeaM i B90aksFEAVTDSVARIANCESSe AEGTBECURRENTVARIANCESnnaeSMTDWVARIANCESSi 30,372 40,868 34,042 35,841 35,443 49,585 45,504 47,340 38,971 431 734 wesinl 0,768Teg90SHS *Jul-07 Aug-07 Sep-07 Oct-07 ec-07 Jan Feb-08 Mar-08 Apr-EASED OTIS SELIG RD IS BED OS See OB Fe OE SES EP05$8.05 08 May-08 Jun-08 TOTAL Wats GVEA Energy Charges $95,780 $58,514 $59,527 $88,383 $118,926 $171,912 $180,997 $178,987 $250,404 $229,795 $239,067 $196,804 $1,869,096 GVEA Capacity Charges $147,700 ,$35,700 $183,400 YTD Actuals $243,430 $301,994 $361,521 $449,904 $568,829 $740,741 $957,439 $1,136,426 $1,386,830 $1,616,625 $1,855,692 $2,052,496 $2,052,496 PANU arom aes ep RS ge 8 ABO SENET OATES ft O02 pa BRET 204 GERAD 29S LORD AT OS GUESS O2s7 OS SUNT AOSOOO ie {BGO RE NC I20 O7SING SSIS OT,AD ROAMEN ZI OSB RE ET MLP Energy Charges $-$-$-$-$-$--$-$-$-$-$-$- MLP Capacity Charges $40,301 9,741 $50,042 YTD Actuals $40,301 $40,301 §40,301 $40,301 $40,301 50,042 $50,042 $50,042 $60,042SENTDWarlancexcyaritsrnso.$aoesSore atin §Se See eeeS fata en SSIESSeaacate So RRR ESea CEA Energy Charges $262 $573 $-$§$-$-$-§-§-$-$-$-§-§835 CEA Capacity Charges $58,025 $14,025 $72,050YTDActuals$58,287 $58,860 §56,600 5 68,860 $65,660 §58,860 §72,885 $72,885 $72,005 $72,865 §72,885 §72,885 $72,885BAVLDVariancecsyeesWARESHak2628SMNGyS356SPOTLADGROGOSERGAEBGSMS(14;190)ESO A OPUS MiSs $095 ca SR TATU BO Oi SALI OISTAS ENTEOSOLE SHINEaSaRaa+RE Is AEG&TEnergyChages $-$-$-$-$-$-$-$+$+$+§+§«+§AEG&T Capacity Charges $49,374 $11,934 $61,308YTDActuals§49,374 $49,374 $49,374 $49,374 §49,374 $49,374 $61,308 $61,308 §61,308 $61,308 $61,308 $$1,308 §$61,308SeyLDWarlanceseussSbDRSTHG925ayPESINS§EAS (2QU ESET SO)NS ERA 30 1)5 Soe (TOURER SOI ES TIOFSU(1 301)Ss See TOTAL ENERGY CHARGES §96,042 $59,088 $59,527 $88,383 $118,926 $171,912 $180,997 $178,987 $250,404 $223,795 $239,067 $196,804 $1,869,931TOTALCAPACITYCHARGES$295,400 §-_§$$-$+$-§714,400 $-_§-__$-__$-__$-__$366,800VIDTOTALREVENUES$391,442 $450,529 $510,056 $598,439 $717,366 $885,277 $1,141,674 $1,320,601 $1,571,065 $1,800,860 $2,039,907 $2,236,731 $2,236,731BXDTOTALVARIANCERVSivet$sB5742035Fare)ee Sh 120,200 sin Soares 57,27 B2a.§Sent2B B30 sees ieeas res Hital\shelton\PJ220501-AFAFYOS\FYO8AKI.XLS -Rev Var 06-30-08 pretim TA 12008 ALASKA _INTERTIE FY08 BUDGET STATUS REPORT REVENUES GVEA ML&P CEA AEG&T INTEREST EXPENSES FERC 562 -Station Operation Expenses GVEA -substation electricity usage TOTAL REVENUES FERC 566 -Miscellaneous transmission expense SCADA &voice circuits (SOA) Cell phone comm.sve for weather monitoring SLMS CELL COMM CHANGEOUT SLMS -Support Contract (03-107#1) SLMS -Battery Changeout(03-107#2) Intertie Ground Safety Patrol(03-108#4) Railbelt Load Shed Study FERC 567 -Transmission Expenses -Rents Rents -Alaska Railroad MEA -Talkeetna Storage FERC 570 -Maintenance of station equipment GVEA -Healy Cantwell,Goldhill GVEA Cantwell Secondary Oil Containment gvea cantwell batteries GVEA-Cantwell Substation Fence CEA Teeland Substation MEA -Douglas substation FERC 571 -Maintenance of overhead lines GVEA Northern Maintenance MEA Souther Maint (incl ground inspect) GVEA-Landing Pads GVEA-Adjust Guys GVEA-Northern ROW clearing FYOBAKLXLS -Budget 06-30-08 prelim APPROVED 1/17/2008 ACTUALS OVER Budget FY08 Rev 6/30/2008 (UNDER) 1,925,200.00 2,052,495.68 127,295.68 jcapacity plus use 50,042.00 50,042.00 - |icapacity plus use 72,050.00 72,885.17 835.17 [capacity plus use 62,609.00 61,308.00 (1,301.00)|capacity plus use -14,780.71 14,780.71 2,109,901.00 2,251,511.56 141,610.56 4,000.00 8,352.49 4,352.49 4,000.00 8,352.49 4,352.49 234,000.00 234,209.32 209.32 10,000.00 12,025.84 2,025.84 250,000.00 260,917.84 10,917.84 60,000.00 19,242.24 (40,757.79)|thru 4/08 30,000.00 20,973.90 (9,026.10}|thru 4/08 30,000.00 34,143.40 4,143.40 |thru 5/08 60,000.00 5,085.52 (54,914.48)|thru 5/08 674,000.00 586,598.03 (87,401.97) 400.00 800.02 400.02 [rent+renewal fee 7,200.00 6,600.00 (600.00){thru 5/08 7,600.00 7,400.02 (199.98) °75,250.00 56,464.55 (18,785.45)|thru 5/08 90,000.00 -(90,000.00) :25,000,00 23,068.68 (1,931.32)]thru 5/08 65,000.00 19,230.83 (45,769.17)|thru 5/08 §2,000.00 80,785.67 28,785.67 {thru 3/08 _§,000.00 71.98 (4,928.02)}thru 5/08 312,250.00 179,621.71 (132,628.29) 400,000.00 23,202.08 (76,797.92)[thru 5/08 100,000.00 36,203.47 (63,796.53)[thru 508 30,000.00 -(30,000.00) 24,000.00 -(24,000.00) 24,000.00 168,852.79 144,852.79 [thru 5408 7114/2008 ALASKA _INTERTIE FY08 BUDGET STATUS REPORT GVEA -Repair tower 692 MEA-Landing Pads MEA-Nest Removal (annual maint) MEA Extraordinary Bird Nest event MEA-Repair tower 195 (funding:$64K from Twr 692) MEA-Southern ROW clearing Talkeetna North FERC 920 -AEA Administrative Costs Personal Services,travel and other costs FERC 920 -1OC Administrative Costs 10C Administrative Costs FERC 924 -Property Insurance AF Intertie -Insurance Insurance Risk assessment TOTAL EXPENSE SURPLUS (SHORTAGE) FYO8AKLXLS -Budget 06-30-08 prelim APPROVED thur 5/08 thru 2/08 thru 5/08 1/17/2008 ACTUALS OVER Budget FY08 Rev 6/30/2008 (UNDER) 345,000.00 3,002.74 |(341,997.26) 40,000.00 -(10,000.00) 25,000.00 -(25,000.00) 480,000.00 185,256.42 5,256.42 42,693.00 12,693.00 50,000.00 (50,000.00) 888,000.00 429,210.50 (458,789.50) 75,000.00 58,088.10 (16,911.90) 75,000.00 58,088.10 (16,911.90) 210,000.00 210,159.51 159.51 50,000.00 -(50,000.00)} 260,000.00 210,159.51 (49,840.49) 2,220,850.00 1,479,430.36 (741,419.64) (110,949.00)772,081.20 nla 7H112008 ITF ALASKA INTERTIE TRUST FUND Key Bank Trust Acct #0698481 STATUS REPORT AS OF 06/30/08 BEGINNING BALANCE AS OF 04/01/08 $36,445.66 INTEREST $176.02 DISBURSEMENTS . $-_ ENDING BALANCE AS OF 06/30/08 $36,621.68 History: The ITF Alaska Intertie Svcs Fund was setup to account for a trust account that AIDEA is custodian of for the benefit of the Utilities involved in the Alaska Intertie Project.This Trust Account is for the purpose of paying for expenses related to the Static Var System.The account is held at Key Bank.Any disbursements will be requested from the operating committee or the Utilities.No trust fee is charge to the account because AIDEA has a blanket trust fee agreement with Key Bank for all accounts held by Key Bank.This trust fund will last as long as the operating committee requires it. ITF-AkIntertieSvcFund.xls 063008 €LaRue,Ine. CONSULTING ENGINEERS July 16,2008 Mr.James Strandberg Alaska Energy Authority 813 West Northern Lights Blvd. Anchorage,Alaska 99503 Reference:Anchorage/Fairbanks Intertie Tower 195 The Talkeetna River crossing is between Towers 195 and 196.Tower 195 was originally installed in March of 1984 on the south side of the river.There is no record of how close the the northerly anchor piling was to the main channel,but there was apparently enough distance to believe the location was safe.Since 1984,the main river channel has moved southward and now surrounds the northerly anchor piling.The main channel of the river is now approximately 65' north of the tower itself.Refer to Appendix C for photographs of the existing conditions. One of the major factors in possible options for Tower 195 is the ability to access the site with reasonably conventional line equipment.Based on our investigation last winter,it appears a local contractor in Talkeetna can access the right-of-way with tracked equipment.If access cannot be gained overland the options listed below may need to be reconsidered. TOWER 195 ORIGINAL CONDITIONS: Piling Installation:3-17-84,All piling =25' Piling Embedment:North Guy 23',South Guy 23.5',West Leg 22',East Leg 21” Tower Erection:3-24-84 Tower:Type "A”-Tangent -63'to conductor Tower Legs:60°&60” Guy Anchor Location:North =76',South =78' TALKEETNA CROSSING CONDITIONS: Existing Spans:Tower 193to194=1175-feet Tower 194to0 195= 800-feet Tower 195 to 196=1425-feet Tower 196to197=855-feet Refer to Original Plan and Profile,T01-D-55-0092-K49,Page 4. 3305 Arctic Blvd.,Suite 201 -Phone (907)349-6653 -Fax (907)522-2534 -Email:office@drydenlarue.com Alaska Energy Authority July 16,2008 Anchorage/Fairbanks Intertie:Tower 195 Page 2 Existing Tower Types:Towers 193,194,195,196 =Type "A”-Tangent Tower 197 ="Type F”-Deadend Towers 195 and 194 are both located in the flood plain with the main channel to the north and an old minor channel south (see attached drawing page 4). POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES: Following is an initial list of possible options.The existing Cardinal conductor and original sag is used to provide a "first cut”of the options.A different conductor,such as one of the new composites,would allow for different options.However,the nearest existing deadend to the south is 60 towers away. The "first cut”assumptions are: 1.It is better to minimize the number of towers in the flood plain.Any towers left in the potential river will need expensive foundations sufficient to withstand the river ice forces. 2.Itis better to utilize the existing towers that are already on-site. 3.Tangent towers are much cheaper than deadends. 4.The old minor channel may become the main channel in the future. e Option 1 -Remove Tower 195 Removal of Tower 195 does not meet ground clearance -See Option 1 Sketch on page 5. e Option 2 -Remove Tower 194 Removal of tower 194 to eliminate one tower in the flood plain does not meet ground clearance -See Option 2 Sketch on page 5. e Option 3 -Relocate Tower 195 and make it taller Tower 195 could be moved further south and away from the present main river channel,but will still be located in the flood plain.This relocation requires tower 195 be at least 10'taller and reduces the river crossing clearance to 25'-See Option 3 Sketch on page 5.This option works. ¢Option 4 -Relocate Tower 195 (and make it taller)and Relocate Tower 194 This is similar to Option 3 with the added relocation of Tower 194.This will eliminate one tower in the flood plain.-See Option 4 Sketch on page 5.This option works with reduced river crossing clearance. e Option 5 -Relocate Tower 194 Relocation of Tower 194 out of the flood plain does not meet ground clearance -See Option 5 Sketch on page 5. Alaska Energy Authority July 16,2008 Anchorage/Fairbanks Intertie:Tower 195 Page 3 ¢Option 6 -Relocate Tower 196 Relocation of Tower 196 does not meet ground clearance -See Option 6 Sketch on page 5. e Option 7 -Replace Tower 194 and 195 Foundations The foundations of Tower 194 and 195 could be left in the flood plain and the foundations modified to withstand the river ice forces.This will probably require the towers be moved a few feet. PRELIMINARY CONCLUSIONS: Based on the above "first cut”comparisons,Option 4 &7 appear to be the most reasonable. Either of these options will still have towers in the flood plain.This will require the development of preliminary designs and cost estimates for a foundation to withstand river ice forces.Once the estimates are completed,the Options can be compared. Dryden &LaRue,Inc. Delbert S.LaRue,P.E. Encl:Appendix A:Original Plan and Profile:T01-D-55-0092-R49 Appendix B:Options Appendix C:Photographs xe¥is 2 SA.NHAs:PSozYas webe, oy selmi.depend big Lo BgTeTateSMagdeBausPTAaOne vtAsSeewhOuecspeanae bo i :Seo cng =pat $80 feao sf wise tra: Lf of Wat mee!:'1 7 a tog Wyo o(l)eeoresopmtae'Ro:oe Tustawceo PMiaacee Gas,Pgpeege .|iach LOPS Mestacd tase BAsErteCHEWsaCeeirnoevy,URS As Seow Orhew:}boReu 'i seihgieenectfea9be oanbeyTaeManderBau ore!ees re 2 ee li pop Spee peri Che Be as Dt Oakes.f !"ors i t eee 2 act as iors alLY+ber roe]"Re Bowring at ANT : coTAA2 #192 Fe Sra Ge:i aro_-q 'OWNERT26NR4WSM.PreporesSyNORTHPACIF-CAERIALSURVEYSINC.35°RIGHT =SCALE«I 7". 38°LEFT eee eeee .EF -00F72 -(Sal 1"«20'VERT,ALASKA POWER AUTHORITY A Tavieen |soreryane aye ANCHORAGE,ALASKAfatbe82)HRT "van nT Oanrs?==>;€C Pael As Gore *Acpen CusnpetogGace ArSre.195 To lM,[OE LK bom Tar HSvone FORTH hue prorice7raf7yeeePLAN8Yaafresnau.iss MARKER BALLS ELEVATION AF bad PS C4 Wreweaw eworerstowar REUISTRATION HO.15198 ANCHORAGE-FAIRBANKS TRANSMISSION INTERTIE {>i |[Meneses Ren Mareen Sacee Cce ation ATOM NAD Tene ie ME PAG om ALASKA,puseessiewst Mesreation we.GE-4909 et ||e bite ;Key Coe Mayes Gace ort Pht wwe,[ear 70a.veiwan Be.Tree Tar pee Rev |care]DESCRIPTION av Apenoveo |wey.[DATE DESCRIPTION w APPROVED 00,WaEHmmstaN ATE,"ACKEGN,WICH,|66-0484 2002 |' 4 9 |8 7 |6 5 |4 |3 Fecenalked DTTP TE TT Tt ert eyed 13, Alaska Energy Authority duly 16,2008 Anchorage/Fairbanks Intertie:Tower 195 Page 5 APPENDIX B,OPTIONS: #196 ; #196 #196 a A A 4 oy ay 'y #193 ,9193 fi}#193 /iN ,iN roa iN ff iN ,Is egal IN ,' t ,/rT \/i)YN 7 i fo , \f \\ ty \1 'f PyoN EXISTING OHSW a,NEW 34SkV CONDUCTOR EXISTING DHSW tn \\Existing oxew Fa H Ih \v IN Jo =ros.\y Ve ty N EXISTING 345K CONDUCTOR EXISTING 345k CONDUCTOR vA H J a _EXISTING 34SKV CONDUCTOR f t /ae N.,1. KN +NEW #195 1 1 1 OPTION e REMOVAL OF TOWER 194 OPTION 3 RELOCATE TOWER 195 AND 10'TALLER 'NEW 349K¥CONDUCTOR: EXISTING 345%V CONDUCTOR NEW #195 OPTION 4 RELOCATE TOWER 194,RELOCATE TOWER 195 AND 10'TALLER MEW 345KV CONDUCTOR EXISTING OHSW: OPTION 3 RELOCATE TOWER 194 EXISTING 345kV CONDUCTOR EXISTING EXISTING 345kV CONDUCTOR: OPTION 6"REMOVAL OF TOWER 195 AND RELOCATE TOWER 196 Alaska Energy Authority July 16,2008 Anchorage/Fairbanks Intertie:Tower 195 Page 6 APPENDIX C,PHOTOGRAPHS: The following pictures were taken in April 2007 when the issue was first discovered and in February 2008.Since these photos the down guy has been removed from the north piling (the tower will function without the down guy)and the piling has been flagged to warn boat or snowmachine traffic. ae FARO:ks+fLet!3petortSoSTower 193,Looking North Alaska Energy Authority July 16,2008 Anchorage/Fairbanks Intertie:Tower 195 Page7 SAS Me 196,Looking South July 16,2008 Page 8Tower195ie Alaska Energy Authori Anchorage/Fairbanks Intert NorthTower195,Looking Alaska Energy Authority July 16,2008 Anchorage/Fairbanks Intertie:Tower 195 Page 9 hee oy Tower 195,North Anchor July 16,2008 Page 10Anchorage/Fairbanks Intertie:Tower 195 Alaska Energy Authority "} le 'al iaC Tower 195,North Anchor July 16,2008 Page llAnchorage/Fairbanks Intertie:Tower 195 Alaska Energy Authority 2007 1712 ,North AnchorTower195 Alaska Energy Authority July 16,2008 Anchorage/Fairbanks Intertie:Tower 195 Page 12 Tower 195 Alaska Energy Authority July 16,2008 Anchorage/Fairbanks Intertie:Tower 195 Page 13 Tower 195,Looking South Alaska Energy Authority July 16,2008 Anchorage/Fairbanks Intertie:Tower 195 Page 14 Tower 195,Looking South Alaska Energy Authority July 16,2008 Anchorage/Fairbanks Intertie:Tower 195 Page 15 ; Tower 196,Looking North Alaska Energy Authority July 16,2008 Anchorage/Fairbanks Intertie:Tower 195 Page 16 Tower 195,Looking Southwest Alaska Energy Authority July 16,2008 Anchorage/Fairbanks Intertie:Tower 195 Page 17 aie etat 2]al Y ie :e, ETS :yet :Efe bak Peergis.pets Ye.Yo oe Se FE ait \ieeePIaebepail.el es : ee eteeeihe,all Fa ae Tower 195,Looking South July 16,2008 Page 18Anchorage/Fairbanks Intertie:Tower 195 Alaska Energy Authori SoutheastingLookibdTower195 Alaska Energy Authority Anchorage/Fairbanks Intertie:Tower 195 APPENDIX B,OPTIONS: July 16,2008 Page 5 ra EXISTING GHSW yyNo sf , EXISTING 34SkV CONDUCTOR: 4 ay: aan 1 '4EXISTING "/ca EXISTING 345kV CONDUCTOR: OPTION e REMOVAL OF TOWER 194 EXISTING iG a4 EXISTING 345eV CONDUCTOR NEW R195 OPTION 3 RELOCATE TOWER 195 AND 10'TALLER EXISTING 343%CONDUCTOR 1 I \.EXISTING DHSW. rN N NEW 343k¥CONDUCTOR ININ 1 ! 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I.Adoption of prior meeting minutes A.January 17,2008 Meeting Minutes (AMLP) II.Approval/Modification of agenda Ill.Committee reports and correspondence rmoOmmoAw>Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget Subcommittee System Studies Subcommittee Intertie Status Report Communications Received 1)CEA's 1/17/08 BW and BH letter IV.Visitor's Comments Related to Items on Agenda A.Kevin Harper (B&V) V.Recess,if needed VI.Work Session MOOlW>™aan)Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee i SLMS cell phones ii Talkeetna crossing iii Teeland SVS iv SEL121 v CWS fence vi Twr 692 Budget Subcommittee i Budget Proposal System Studies Subcommittee Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to Teeland Intertie Insurance Review General Discussion Oo Uv VII.Formal Operating Committee Actions/Recommendation A.Adoption of MITCR B.Adoption of FY08 Budget VII.Subcommittee Assignments Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget Subcommittee System Studies SubcommitteeQ7MOOWpS IX.Determine Agenda for Next Meeting to be hosted by AEGT on July 17,2008 at 10:00. X.Adjournment Meeting Location:Golden Valley Electric Association . Board Room 758 Ilinois St Fairbanks,AK 99706 ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE :MEETING AGENDA Wunulés THURSDAY,January 17,2008 BEGIN AT 10:00 A.M. The IOC met this date at AML&P Main Conference Room Present: Henri Dale,IOC Chair,Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) James Strandberg,Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) Doug Hall,Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AML&P) Burke Wick,Chugach Electric Association (CEA) Tuckerman Babcock,Alaska Electric Association (AEGT) _Visitors: Del LaRue,Dryden &LaRue Cassie Sherfick,AML&P,Scribe Ken Langford,Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AML&P) Present Via Teleconference: None I.Adoption of prior meeting minutes A.Adopted October 18,2007 Meeting Minutes (CEA)with changes. II.Approval/Modification of Agenda No changes III.Committee Reports and Correspondence A.Dispatch Subcommittee -Meeting was held January 15,2008 to review the current issues: a.Simulator training starting in February -SOS Systems b.Tower 195 anchor piling in Talkeetna River. c.Bradley oscillations -CEA to make sure that Bob Day has exact dates and times of occurrences to provide to EPS. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -Has not met.Doug Ritter has a memo out regarding system studies. C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee -Has not met.Henri to select new chair. D.SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee -Has not met.Verify subcommittee members. E.Maintenance Subcommittee -Has not met.River crossing is an issue along with Teeland SVS. F.Budget Subcommittee -An email was sent out with a draft of the minutes. The revised budget showing the new MITCR and wheeling calculations were sent out. G.System Studies Subcommittee -They have started meeting for the system . Underfrequency Study. H.Intertie Status Report -The disturbance database has been corrupted and Ken is rebuilding it.He is planning to be finished by March.He will then issue report for 2007. I.Communications Received 1.Received a letter from Cellular One regarding the need to get off the analog system by March 08. 2.Received a letter from CEA appointing Burke Wick the representative on the IOC for 2008.Brian Hickey is the alternate. IV.Visitor's Comments Related to Items on Agenda A.Del did a presentation on tower 195 at the Talkeetna River and the problems associated with attempting to correct it.Access by helicopter might be the only option. V.Recess-None taken VI.Work Session A.Dispatch Subcommittee -Tower 195 anchor piling is now in the Talkeetna River.Looking at options on how to resolve the problem with accessing the tower.MEA,AEA and Dryden &LaRue will determine our ability to access the site.Del LaRue stated we should remove the north guy and then.mark up with paint and reflectors the anchor piling so that it is very noticeable.An outage on the line will need to be scheduled so MEA can remove the north anchor wires. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -Study of the oscillation problems will be handled through HEA using EPS. C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee -They need to meet to update the on-line unit ratings since new units have been installed on GVEA and ML&P systems. D.SCADA Metering/Communications Subcommittee -Has not met.ML&P and Chugach have selected a vendor for their new SCADA replacement. Project should be complete next year. VI. VII. E.Maintenance Subcommittee i.SLMS cell phones-The cell phone change out is working well.Four batteries need to be replaced due to low voltage.The weather stations at Douglas and Stevens are not functioning.New power supply boards will be installed next week so that they can use AC. il.Talkeetna crossing-Looking into options on how to access the tower for maintenance. iii.Teeland SVS-CEA is attempting to contact retired GE engineer to help trouble shoot equipment.System is out of service until further notice. .Budget Subcommittee -Minutes were sent out.A budget revision is required.Intertie usage has been down and expenses up mostly because of the Osprey problems over the summer. i.Budget Adjustment -Recommend approval .Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to Teeland -Starting the Public Involvement Process,(PIP). .Intertie Insurance Review -CEA agreed to do a risk assessment similar to what was done at Bradley Lake.They will start the process prior to the next meeting. General Discussion Formal Operating Committee Actions/Recommendation A.Election of Chairman -Henri Dale B.Election of Vice Chairman -Burke Wick C.Adoption of the revised budget. Subcommittee Assignments A.Dispatch Subcommittee Ensure that the guy is removed on the North side of Tower 195. _B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee None C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee Meet and keep book updated with new machines. D.SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee -Schedule a meeting to discuss who the communications vendors are.Jim would like to be invited to the meeting. E.Maintenance Subcommittee -Keep up with SVS.Monitor Tower 195 work in progress. F.Budget Subcommittee -Members need to furnish peak load information and estimates on intertie usage prior to the April meeting so a draft budget can be compiled. G.System Studies Subcommittee -Working on system under frequency load shedding study. IX.Next meeting to be hosted by GVEA on April 17,2008 at 8:30 a.m.Review the draft budget.Don Zoerb will be sitting in for Tuckerman Babcock. X.Adjournment -Adjourned at 1:30 p.m. 0 0 James Strandberg From:Henri F.Dale [HFDale@gvea.com] Sent:Monday,January 14,2008 5:30 PM To:Burke Wick;Day,Bob;Doug Hall;Henri F.Dale;James Strandberg;Peery,Mark;Tuckerman Babcock Subject:Agenda,minutes and budget info for Thursdays IOC meeting at AMLP Attachments:IOC Agenda 1-17-08.doc;IOCMINOCT07.doc;FY2008 Alaskan Intertie Budget Amendment Henri F.Dale,P.E. Power Systems Manager Golden Valley Electric Assn. (907)451-5624 (907)451-5657 fax Motion 2008-2 Election of Vice Chairman for 2008 Derhe Deh AEA ne AEGT _f AMLP " CEA " GVEA Motion 2008-1 Election of Chairman for 2008 benrre Le. AEA Y AEGT _Y -AMLP ¥ CEA Y GVEA - ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY,January 17,2008 BEGIN AT 10:00 A.M. I.Adoption of prior meeting minutes A.October 18,2007 Meeting Minutes (CEA) II.Approval/Modification of agenda III.Committee reports and correspondence Doren tell Crufed on meclengDispatchSubcommittee----Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -10-ameliny)Machine Ratings Subcommittee né8- SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget Subcommittee --<4 hak uert out System Studies Subcommittee Intertie Status Report Communications Received 1)11/1/07 CellularOne letterHmOmmoOW>IV.Visitor's Comments Related to Items on Agenda V.Recess,if needed VI.Work Session Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee i SLMS cell phones ii Talkeetna crossing ili Teeland SVS Budget Subcommittee 1 Budget Adjustment System Studies Subcommittee Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to Teeland Intertie Insurance Review General DiscussionMOOD>7HmBOVII.Formal Operating Committee Actions/Recommendation A.Election of Chairman B.Election of Vice Chairman C.Adoption of Revised Budget +.a mae, VIL. 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Present: Henri Dale,IOC Chair,Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) James Strandberg,Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) Brian Hickey,Chugach Electric Association (CEA) Ken Langford,Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AML&P) Visitors: Gary Donofrio,Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) Kevin Dunham,Chugach Electric Association (CEA) Shelly Schmitt,Chugach Electric Association (CEA) Bob Day,Homer Electric Association (HEA) Present Via Teleconference: Tuckerman Babcock,Alaska Electric Generation &Transmission (AEG&T) Absent: Doug Hall,Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AML&P) Burke Wick,Chugach Electric Association (CEA) Henri Dale,IOC Chair,called the meeting at 10:10 AM and the following items were discussed: I.Adoption of prior meeting minutes -Henri sent out two sets of minutes (A&B)and asked the participants if they have any comments.None were made.Tuckerman made a motion to approve the meeting minutes and the motion was seconded by Ken. A.July 26,2007 Meeting Minutes (AEA) B.September 21,2007 Meeting Minutes (Teleconference) II.Approval/Modification of Agenda -No changes III.Committee Reports and Correspondence A.Dispatch Subcommittee -The report for the January 2007 Outage was assigned to Henri and will be out shortly. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -To Henri's knowledge the subcommittee members have not met. ©© .Machine Ratings Subcommittee - .SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee -Henri stated that the subcommittee members have not met and variety of items would need to be addressed.These items would need to be discussed with Paul Johnson. .Maintenance Subcommittee -None .Budget Subcommittee -Henri said that the subcommittee members have not met. However,Henri believed that Shellie Helton has sent an updated budget.Some issues would need to be discussed at a later date. .Intertie Status Report -Per Ken,he did not have the Intertie Event Information due to database problems,but will have the event log next meeting. The Osprey Nest at Tower 68 -Henri stated that the nest was finally removed and he was really happy about that (has been long a painful summer for GVEA and the folks in Talkeetna and Willow area).Kevin Dunham asked if only one nest was removed because he believed they were a total of 5 nests on the line.Henri stated that the permit issued to MEA only allowed that one nest to be removed, and he believed MEA has permit to remove the others nests later in the year or they were going to apply for them.Henri reminded Tuckerman that a remediation effort has to be made in case the birds come back again.Tuckerman said that Steve had already started the remediation by installing half airplane balls on the structure.Tuckerman further stated that there were two other nests on the Intertie and they are in the permit application process to get permission to remove them. The last two nests are on the MEA distribution system and to his knowledge do not have anything to do with the Intertie. Ken Langford asked what other work was done on the tower beside the nest removal.Tuckerman said that the tower is a double dead-end on a corner and they replaced all 4 strings of bells. Jim Strandberg asked at what level the Intertie has been operating.Henri Dale stated that the Intertie has been roughly running the same level as before the next had been removed.Now there are issues with AML&P Generation.Henri said CEA has also made low sales while trying to keep up with generator maintenance. .Communications Received -The only items received directed to the IOC are the Cellular One Letter (9/19/07)which discusses that analog service will be discontinued in March 2008.Ken mentioned that he was contacted by EPS regarding this matter. The other letter received was the AEGT 8/30/07 letter.Henri clarified from Tuckerman that according to the letter,he is the current IOC representative,but IV. VI. a > did not state who would be his alternate.Although there has not been formal application,Tuckerman confirmed that his alternate would be Don Zoerb. Visitor's Comments Related to Items on Agenda-Tuckerman asked if everyone was Satisfied with the communication/interaction with the removal of the bird nest on Tower 68.Henri said that he would have liked the communication to be better.In many occasions when MEA was asked for pertinent information,this information was not relayed timely and GVEA would have to call MEA again for updates. Tuckerman appreciated Henri for pointing out this issue of communication. Recess (if needed)-No one object to Henri's suggestion to move on. Work Session A.Dispatch Subcommittee -Per Henri there has not been an unusual number of outages involving unit trips.The January outage still needs to be written. .Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -Henri proposed that another subcommittee for overseeing studies and permanent data be created.He also mentioned that according to his recollection,AEGT did not feel that we should create such a subcommittee as they felt it was not within the IOC jurisdiction.Henri also mentioned that he reviewed the contract to make sure such actions were appropriate.Furthermore,Henri read different sections of the contract about spinning reserve articles,operating reserves/obligation and stated that the IOC does have the authority to conduct such a study and it is not unreasonable to create a subcommittee to do so. Henri asked Tuckerman for comment and he asked what specific study the subcommittee was trying to do.Henri then gave historical background of previous studies and who formally oversaw the studies done by either consultants or by themselves and how they maintained the railbelt database,which all the railbelt utilities utilize.Models are used to do load studies,build studies to determine under frequency relaying,reliability studies etc. Tuckerman said they do not have any objection is forming a subcommittee. Bob Day mentioned that there was something left out from the last meeting that directly applies to this topic -the 90 MW stability limit at Bradley.Henri said that when the governor was changed at Bradley Lake,there were some on-going studies that EPS was contracted to do which they put on hold wanting to see the results of this study.Brian Hickey stated that it wasn't a stability limit but a limit due to losses that determined the 90 MW limit. Kevin commented on one thing that has something to do with stability and reliability.He said he would like it to be brought up in one the these meetings (something Burke Wick and John Cooley did not do)that,as proved during the Q ov last 230KV Teeland to Pt.McKenzie outage,without the intertie to the North or the static var compensator at Teeland,CEA cannot support the voltage at the Teeland end of the 115 kV line.(Kevin addressed this to Tuckerman).Kevin suggested that MEA should do a study to determine if they need to install some capacitors at the Teeland end of the line due to their significant load growth. Overall,Henri said that when they do the studies that there would be issues to consider. Henri received a call from Jim Cross at HEA stating they would like to participate in overseeing the study being done for the frequency load shed study.Henri then reminded the members to email him whom they want to send as representative. Kevin appointed Shelly Schmitt as Chugach's representative.GVEA would have Doug Ritter and he will also be the chair and organize the committee.The name of this subcommittee will be the System Studies Subcommittee. .Machine Ratings Subcommittee -Per Henri,although they have not met,there is a need for them to get together and to update the railbelt machines database with GVEA's NP3&4 as well as AMLP Unit 3.Henri mentioned that the report by Kestrel,which in part was to include PSSE modeling parameter have not yet been received by GVEA although the testing was performed last summer. .SCADA Metering/Communications Subcommittee -Henri talked to Paul Johnson twice regarding the whole issue of going to a different vendor and for Paul to get together with Dryden &Larue (Brian will talk to Paul Johnson)in reference to analog to digital change over.GVEA representatives are Keith and Lance but will probably only send one (both are SCADA types not communications personnel). .Maintenance Subcommittee SLMS cell phones need to be replaced with digital phones.Also we received an unsolicited budgetary quote from ABB on the SVS upgrades. SVS Issues on the Teeland to Douglas line -Brian Hickey said he has not seen the same conditions pop up since the bird issue has been resolved.Per Henri Relay changes were made -fault locating apparently was accurate.We need to set the delays back to normal James Strandberg -Teeland Upgrade/Extension line (Jim will take care of the contract) Henri -asked MEA for the infrared camera invoice and to send him a copy of the insulator pictures/footage.Tuckerman responded he would look into it and to make sure the invoice is sent to him too. q % F.Budget Subcommittee -Per Henri,Shellie Helton sent out an email regarding the budget update prior to the meeting.As everyone is aware,revenues are down due to the bird nest but they still have enough money to cover expenses for the time being. Per Jim Strandberg the distribution list would have to be updated (to remove Mr. Zoerb and Mr.Cooley names) Tower 962 bids -Henri said the bids were out last winter and the bidders were non responsive due to risk factors.GVEA has removed some of the risks out and we will bid again soon this winter.The contractors'concern was the weather due to equipment usage including helicopter work.No money drawn on this until next spring. Cantwell Fence Project -per Henri,they contracted PDC for design and will be seeing the drawings soon. Cantwell Secondary Containment Project -per Henri based from the previous meeting,a question was brought up about the reasoning for this project.It is because there are concerns whether the containment materials were working appropriately or functioning well -this has nothing to do with regulations. G.Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to Teeland Ken -no new update (Doug Hall is the Project Manager) James Strandberg -Teeland Extension Line -a contract has been signed and the Assembly approved the design contract of this project and the contract came in with a million dollars worth of expenses for the insurance.AEA and AML&P are looking at re-arranging coverage so that this cost can be reduced. Tuckerman made a comment regarding MEA being adamantly against involvement with this and would like to make sure the property owners and issues involved are examined in great detail.(James said he would like to continue discussing this with Tuckerman offline). H.Intertie Insurance Review Per Kevin Dunham,Burke Wick is on vacation.He did however mention that the intertie contract language is 20 years old and James Strandberg made it clear that he will get back with Burke and Kevin to follow up and/or to get an update regarding this matter. I.General Discussion Henri -bird deterrants -MEA on top of it and taking care of it Brian Hickey -The Loss of Beulga Gas study has been drafted and 2 issues came out:low frequency load shedding and some data concerns with ML&P's model. Their PSSE data is showing Plant 2 excitation data is off and needs to be reviewed. VI. VITl. Q % James Strandberg asked Henri about how we are functioning together to maintain the stability of the operating network.He would like to know if there were some kind of ongoing evaluation and monitoring of reliability.Henri replied and discussed how utilities respond,reports are made,reliability studies are made when the need arises,etc.Brian Hickey also added that all of these things will be looked at during the frequency load shed study.This will determine when we shed,when we open our ties/ML&P etc.Like any other utilities,what Chugach does when we have a line trip,we evaluate the protection of the system and we write a report to identify whether the protection is operating as designed or not, and if not,a recommendation is made to correct the system. Formal Operating Committee Actions/Recommendation -Henri does not recall that a vote is necessary at this time. A discussion followed regarding on how to respond on load shedding,power to the south,intertie etc.Tuckerman said he agreed with GVEA and Henri pointed out that HEA load shed in a slightly different level compared to other utilities (same general concept).In summary,everyone agreed that all dispatchers from ML&P,CEA and GVEA are on the same approach in helping out each other. Subcommittee Assignments A.Dispatch Subcommittee -Per Henri the Dispatch Subcommittee was assigned tofinishtheJanuary3"outage report. Reliability/Protection Subcommittee - Henri to provide a copy of the memo that was sent some time ago regarding the members of the Reliability/Protection Subcommittee.Brian Hickey asked Tuckerman if Steve Willis was a Protection Engineer.Tuckerman replied that he runs the Meter,Relay,and Dispatch Center and that they do not have protection engineer at this time.Brian Hickey then suggested if Ashley could be added at a representative for AEGT since he has protection experience.MEA concurred. Bob said they will talk to Ashley and relay this information to him. Machine Ratings Subcommittee -Henri said the subcommittee is directed to update the machine manual.Henri to update the names/members of the committee. SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee -Per Henri there are no outstanding assignments for this subcommittee at this time other than to pursue the communications review. Q 2 E.Maintenance Subcommittee -Henri stated that there are no outstanding assignments for this subcommittee.James Strandberg brought up the issue of the necessary SVC maintenance and said that he needs to get more information. F,Budget Subcommittee -Henri to call a budget subcommittee meeting sometime roughly the middle of fiscal year which is near the end of calendar year,to see whether there is the need to make a wheeling adjustment or not.Jim suggested if it would be in November and Henri said it would depend on how much other stuff is going on. IX.Determine agenda for next meeting to be hosted by AML&P on January 17, 2008 at 10:00 AM -Henri reminded everyone of the next IOC meeting and for AML&P not to forget to arrange someone to take meeting minutes. Elections -Per Henri,since this will be the first meeting of the year,elections will be held during this time. X.Adjournment -Adjourned at 11:35 AM,moved by James Strandberg and seconded by Tuckerman Babcock. Meeting minutes were recorded by Beth Sipin. S © ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY,OCTOBER 18,2007 BEGIN AT 10:00 A.M. I.Adoption of prior meeting minutes A.July 26,2007 Meeting Minutes (AEA) B.September 21,2007 Meeting Minutes (teleconf) I.Approval/Modification of agenda HiIl.Committee reports and correspondence Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee CADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget Subcommittee Intertie Status Report 1)The Osprey Nest at Twr 68 Communications Received 1)9/19/07 CellularOne letter 2)8/30/2007 AEGT letter=QAMMOUOW>IV.Visitor's Comments Related to Items on Agenda V.Recess,if needed VI.Work Session Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee i SLMS cell phones Budget Subcommittee Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to Teeland Intertie Insurance Review General Discussion 1)Twr 68 bird deterrentmoOD>momPsa Golanten VII.Formal Operating Committee Actions/Recommendation pjh™we VII.Subcommittee Assignments A.Dispatch Subcommittee B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee S ipoda durocled Ae aneck C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee 4D.SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee E.Maintenance Subcommittee F.Budget Subcommittee ext Meeting to be hosted by AMLP on January 17,2008 atIX.Determine Agenda for 10:00. A.Elections X.Adjournment Chugach Electric Association Training Room 5601 Electron Drive Anchorage,AK 99519 Meeting Location: ©S ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE (IOC) Thursday July 26,2007 The IOC met this date at the AIDEA/AEA complex on Arctic Blvd,Anchorage,AK. Present: Henri Dale (Chair)Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) James Strandberg Alaska Energy Authority (AEA/AIDEA) Donald Zoerb Burk Wick Doug Hall Visitors: Brian Hickey Kevin Dunham Mark Peery Del Larue Shelly Schmitt Shellie Helton Terence Cato Alaska Electric Generation &Transmission (AEG&T/MEA) Chugach Electric Association (CEA) Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AMLP) Chugach Electric Association (CEA) Chugach Electric Association (CEA) Alaska Electric Generation &Transmission (AEG&T/HEA)Dryden &Larue (D&L) Chugach Electric (CEA)©Alaska Energy Authority (AEA/AIDEA)Alaska Industrial Development &Export Authority (AIDEA)- The meeting was called to order at 10:04 a.m, |.Prior meeting minutes were adopted as submitted with MEA/AEG&T abstaining A. B. January 18,2007 Meeting Minutes (AMLP)April 19,2007 Meeting Minutes (GVEA)ll.Agenda was modified to include the Snow Load Monitoring System (SLMS) Commun replaced ications and Static Var (SVC)issues.Introduced Mr.Donald W.Zoerb who Frank Bettine on the lOC for MEA/AEG&T. Ill.Committee reports and correspondence A. B. G. H. Dispatch SubcommitteeReliability/Protection Subcommittee has not met,however,the IOC Quarterlyreliabilityreport(disturbance report for Jan-Mar)was distributed for reviewed and events were discussed.Henri Dale will write a report to coordinate the input from all three utilities regarding the Jan 3 outage. Machine Ratings Subcommittee has not met and needs a new chairman SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee needs to meet and include AEA staff in resolving communications and contracting issues. Maintenance Subcommittee met about a month ago.Per Charlie Kimmel (via phone)items discussed included converting the SLMS communications from analog to digital;the need for substation fence specs prior to contracting; movement on tower 692;two towers listing on Curry Ridge;and the SVC's issues. Budget Subcommittee met and adopted the draft FYO9 budget.The secondary oil containment project may not need to be performed since the new regulation requiring this action were not adopted.Henri Dale to review this issue. Intertie Status Report,Doug mentioned problems with Teeland SVC to be discussed during the work session. No communications were received IV.No visitor's comments related to items on agenda V.No Recess VI.Work Session A.Dispatch Subcommittee to be discussed next meeting. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee 1.Discussed tie relaying out "A”phase to ground at same locations with approximately same fault current.MEA has replaced 76 &78 strings and has a helicopter crew out to looking at part of the line and may need climbing inspections to locate problem.Discussion ensued regarding algorithms used to locate the fault.CEA will research issue to help with fault locating.Henri wants to patrol the whole line via helicopter prior to initiating climbing inspections which might require the line to be taken down. 2.CEA wants to know how PSS/E model is being updated since Alice Mullins quit and is no longer maintaining it.CEA wants a new IOC subcommittee to deal with the issue railbelt wide;however,AEGT wants to limit 1OC involvement to the operating agreement language.Henri suggested that the FY09 budget contain a line item to set aside funds to pay for the lIOC's share of the PSS/E annual costs. C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee -Kestrel completed testing at North Pole and will produce a report within the next month or two.Chairman requests utilities to update their machine data on the data book webpage, D.SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee - 1.SLMS analog communications service terminates October 2007 due to a Federal Mandate.Dryden &LaRue submitted a proposal to investigate the alternative communication digital,radio,and land line options available to continue data gathering and monitoring from the existing SLMS.IOC voted unanimously to authorize AEA to issue an NTP to Dryden &LaRue to research options.This will be an authorized unbudgeted expense in FY08. Terence Cato,AIDEA/AEA Telecom,will assist and provide test samples. 2.Jim Strandberg requests that the committee look into terminating use of the state's communication services and procuring alternate services included SLMS communication services,via one consolidated and secure package. Security issues,power issues (batteries etc)and circuit reliability were discussed.The Chairman will request the subcommittee to meet and propose a resolution. E.Maintenance Subcommittee meeting minutes were passed out. 1.Henri to send e-mail about specs for MEA's marker balls.Some high wire work will need to be contracted out due to technical helicopter work issues. 2.Tower 692 and the Cantwell fence are in process.Tower 692 will probably need to be contracted out. 3.CEA wants someone to look at the wire stored up in the Talkeetna yard. 4.CEA to distribute SVC study and related maintenance,repair and testing histories.CEA feels there are immanent problems with the Teeland SVC technology since it is difficult to maintain and repair due to lack of qualified staff,out of date specs,and lack of replacement parts.The thyristers are hard to repair and replace and parts are not interchangeable between substations. CEA suggested shutting down Teeland SVC until problem is located and fixed.Jim wants AEA and utilities to come to agreement regarding situation and required actions.CEA wants to initiate executive review.Zoerb is concerned about |OC's limited authority to make capital commitments.CEA will draft |OC notice regarding technical problem,options and estimated costs to fix which Jim will bump upstairs at AEA. H. A)copeon 5.The Frequency (load shedding)Study is budgeted in FY08 for $60,000; project oversight needs to be assigned.The new Bradley Hydro governor, GVEA additions,and CEA control replacements have affected the model so it needs to be updated as a whole.Henri will talk to Doug about setting up a new modeling committee and requests utilities designate participants and/or information contacts. Budget Subcommittee -FY09 template was distributed and the chair will request that the subcommittee flesh out the budget by late fall.It was noted that GVEA will not have usage numbers until spring 2008. Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to Teeland -Anchorage Assembly voted to accept MOA agreement between AEA and ML&P to complete project.Dryden &LaRue prepared the preliminary route selection study;however,they want to step back and do a public process for sight selection and would like a group from the lOC/affected utilities to help with the process.Jim will review the IOC charter to see what the IOC's responsibility is to set up a committee,if at all Intertie Insurance Review -CEA will contract for the review with input from Jim Strandberg,similar to review work performed for Bradley Hydro. General Discussion -none Vil.|Formal Operating Committee Actions/Recommendation-motion for Dryden &LaRue to study and provide replacement options for SLMS communications.Carried unanimously.Vill.Subcommittee Assignments anmoOD>Dispatch Subcommittee |. ;Reliability/Protection Subcommittee to meet and elect chair. Machine Ratings Subcommittee to meet,elect chair and update unit book withnewunits.SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee to meet and discuss communication needs. Maintenance Subcommittee to draft executive SVC summary.(Henri will forward information to MEA regarding marker ball replacements.) Budget Subcommittee to flesh out FYO9 budget.Other:1.Requested utilities assign representatives to new committee to review studies. 2.Henri to review need for secondary containment. 3..Routing of Teeland extension will be revisited via public process. 4.Once executive SVC Thyrister study is distributed member are to discuss implications with individual utility managements. IX.Next Meeting to be at CEA Headquarters on October 18,2007 at 10:00. X.Adjournment at 1:35 p.m. ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE SPECIAL TELECONFERENCE MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY,SEPTEMBER 21,2007 PRESENT:Henri Dale Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA)-!OC Chair Doug Hall Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AMLP) Jim Strandberg Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) Burke Wick Chugach Electric Association (CEA) ABSENT:Tuckerman Babcock Alaska Electric Generation &Transmission (AEG&T) RECORDER:Donna Rose Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) 1OC Chair,Henri Dale,called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m. I.SNOW LOAD MONITORING SYSTEM Henri Dale,|OC Chair called a special teleconference meeting to review Dryden &LaRue's proposal to change out the current SLM system from analog to digital.Communication providers have given notice that the analog system will be shutdown in the near future.At this time the '07-'08 budget does not cover the cost to replace the existing system with digital equipment.Dryden &LaRue's cost proposal has come in higher than expected,although this proposal includes not just a change over to digital,but also an upgrade to the system.Committee briefly discussed that there would be some savings if they did both at the same time,rather than the change over now then the upgrade at a later date.The digital system appears to be a stand alone system just as the analog system currently is.The proposal covers 25 tower sites and 2 substations.It is uncertain what the exact cost is to maintain and patrol the current system, but is believed to be approximately $3,000/year.'Committee would like to see the numbers from the past several years to verify this.The new system is being estimated at approximately $24,000/year. A vote to accept Dryden &LaRue's proposal was put to each Committee member present: Henri Dale,GVEA =yes Dough Hall,AMLP =yes Jim Strandberg,AEA=yesBurkeWick,CEA=yesTuckermanBabcock,AEG&T=absent Committee accepts Dryden &LaRue's proposal. Il.ACTION ITEMS a)Jim Strandberg will notify Dryden &LaRue to begin work according to the submitted Professional Scope of Work as soon as possible. b)Jim to also speak with Shelly to see where we can fit this in to our line item budget. ft pelil.ADJOURN we 9:45 a.m.Aw Kot 1 COT Cok "ye fren Mp hieJaponbiten,tor &VE ie tron Lend aneraloteeigwere. (0/13Jo?GB10!00AmBDMertMetALT [3-| ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY,July 26,2007 BEGIN AT 10:00 A.M. I.Adoption of prior meeting minutes A. B. Il.Approval/Modification of agenda January 18,2007 Meeting Minutes (AMLP)-Anew ad . April 19,2007 Meeting Minutes (GVEA)tented-SVC crite III.Committee reports and correspondence TOmMMOAWpSDispatch Subcommittee .tir optReliability/Protection Subcommittee dlewre poreMachineRatingsSubcommittee.te avd .SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee dhavr Maintenance Subcommittee Budget Subcommittee Intertie Status Report Communications Received IV.Visitor's Comments Related to Items on Agenda V.Recess,if needed VI.Work Session /buctord Aart”MOOW>imQoDispatch Subcommittee outageg-Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee «<--- SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee i SLMS cell phones Budget Subcommittee Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to Teeland Intertie Insurance Review General Discussion anger bye VII.Formal Operating Committee Actions/RecommendationOp&Ow AtvLoad te AACE VIII.Subcommittee Assignments .ames -ethphotA.Dispatch Subcommittee sr tole Lo 7 B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee --t+neert +Lhd chair C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee - anet #cpedate CooksD.SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee -reel Ze cherecest Corer E.Maintenance Subcommittee -_z vm "heed. F.Budget Subcommittee Lf Sve Lpeckutive Ae yonetead ia Meg?Cy part bere.beet summery alk te plig-ceend ty''Gitls on were Lhirrgs and. AI |3-| ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE (IOC) Thursday July 26,2007 The IOC met this date at the AIDEA/AEA complex on Arctic Blvd,Anchorage,AK. Present: Henri Dale Golden Valley Electric Association Mark Peery Homer Electric Associations (AEG&T/HEA) James Strandberg Alaska Energy Authority Donald Zoerb Matanuska Electric Association (AEG&T/MEA)[]Chugach Electric Association []Municipal Light and Power Visitors: Del Larue Dryden &Larue Shelly Schmitt Chugach Electric Shellie Helton Alaska Energy Authority _Terence Cato The meeting was called to order at 10:045 a.m .|.Prior meeting minutes were adopted as submitted withMEA/AEG&T abstainingA.January 18,2007 Meeting |Minutes (AMLP)§4B.April 19,2007 Meeting |Minutes (GVEA)ssIl.Agenda was modified to include the Snow.Coad Monitoritig,System (SLMS)Communications and Static Var (SVC)iissues.Introduced Mr,Donald W.Zoerb whoreplacedFrankBettineontheIOCfor.MEA/AEG&T "syill.Committee reports and 'correspondencA.Dispatch''Subcommittee seB.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee.has not met,'however,the lOC Quarterlyreliabilityreport,(disturbance report for Jan-Mar)was distributed for reviewed and events were discussed:Henri Dale will write a report to coordinate the input"from all three utilities regarding the Jan'3"outage.C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee has not met and needs a new chairmanD..SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee needs to meet and include"AEA staffin resolving communications and contracting issues.E."Maintenance Subcommittee'met about a month ago.Per Charlie (via phone)ou...items.discussed included converting the SLMS communications from-analog to......_-....--digital;"the need for.Substation fence specs prior to contracting;movement ontower690;two towers listing on Curry Ridge;and the SVC's issues.F.Budget Subcommittee met and adopted the draft FYO9 budget.The secondaryoilcontainmentprojectmaynotneedtobeperformedsincethenewregulation requiring this action were not adopted.Henri Dale to review thisissue. G.Intertie Status Report,Doug mentioned problems with Teeland SVC to be discussed during the work session. H.No communications were received IV.No visitor's comments related to items on agenda V.No Recess VI.Work Session A.Dispatch Subcommittee to be discussed next meeting. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee 1.Discussed tie relaying out "A”phase to ground at same locations with approximately same fault current.MEA has replaced 76 &78 strings and has a helicopter crew out to looking at part of the line and may need climbing inspections to locate problem.Discussion ensued regarding algorithms used to locate the fault.CEA will research issue to help with fault locating.Henri wants to patrol the whole line via helicopter prior to initiating climbing inspections which might require the line to be taken down. 2.CEA wants to know how PSS/E model is being updated since Alice Mullins quit and is no longer maintaining it.CEA wants a new IOC subcommitteetodealwiththeissuerailbeltwide;however,MEA wants to limit IOCinvolvementtotheoperatingagreementlanguage.Henri suggested thattheFY09budgetcontainalineitemtosetasidefundstopayfortheIOC'sshareofthePSS/E annual costs.#foyayyC.Machine Ratings Subcommittee-Kestrel.completéd testing at North Pole andwillproduceareportwithinthenext'month or two.'Chairman requests utilities toupdatetheirmachinedataonthe"data book webpage,:D.SCADA/Metering/Communications'Subcommittee -1.SLMS analog communications service terminates October 2007 due toaFederalMandate.Dryden &LaRué submitted a proposaltoinvestigate thealternativecommunicationdigital,radio,and land line options available tocontinuedatagatheringandmonitoringfromtheexistingSLMS.IOC votedunanimouslytoauthorizeAEAtoissueanNTPtoDryden&LaRue to research options.This will be an authorized unbudgeted expense in FY08. Terence Cato,AIDEA/AEA Telecom;-will assist and provide test samples.2.Jim Strandberg requests that the committee look into terminating use of thestaté'scommunication services.and procuring alternate services includedSLMS:communication services,via one consolidated and secure package.Security'iissues,power issues (batteries etc)and circuit reliability werediscussed."The Chairman will request the subcommittee to meet and propose . E:Maintenance Subcommittee meeting minutes were passed out.1.Henri to send e-mail about specs for MEA's marker balls.Some high wireworkwillneedtobecontractedoutduetotechnicalhelicopterworkissues.:.Tower 692 and the Cantwell fence are in process.Tower 692 will probably s.need to be 'contracted 'out.3.CEA wants someone to look at the wire stored up in the yard.-4.CEA to distribute SVC study and related maintenance,repair and testinghistories.CEA feels there are immanent problems with the Teeland SVCtechnologysinceitisdifficulttomaintainandrepairduetolackofqualifiedstaff,out of date specs,and lack of replacement parts.The thyristers are hard to repair and replace and parts are not interchangeable between substations. CEA suggested shutting down Teeland SVC until problem is located and fixed.Jim wants AEA and utilities to come to agreement regarding situation and required actions.CEA wants to initiate executive review.Zoerb is concerned about IOC's limited authority to make capital commitments.CEA will draft IOC notice regarding technical problem,options and estimated costs to fix which Jim will bump upstairs at AEA. 5.The Frequency (load shedding)Study is budgeted in FY08 for $60,000; project oversight needs to be assigned.The new Bradley Hydro governor, GVEA additions,and CEA control replacements have affected the model so it needs to be updated as a whole.Henri will talk to Doug about setting up a new modeling committee and requests utilities designate participants and/or information contacts. Budget Subcommittee -FY09 template was distributed and the chair will request that the subcommittee flesh out the budget by late fall.It was noted that GVEA will not have usage numbers until spring 2008. Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to Teeland -Anchorage Assembly voted to accept MOA agreement between AEA and ML&P to complete project.Dryden &LaRue prepared the preliminary route selection study;however,they want to step back and do a public process for sight selection and would like a group from the l\OC/affected utilities to help with the process.Jim will review the !OC charter toseewhattheIOC's responsibilityis to set upa'committee,if at allIntertieInsuranceReview-CEA will contract for'the review with input from JimStrandberg,similar to review work performed for Bradley Hydro.General Discussion-none a'eg>Vil.Formal Operating Committee Actions/Recémméndation -motion for Dryden &LaRue tostudyandprovidereplacementoptionsfor,SLMS communications:'Carried unanimously.Vill.Subcommittee Assignments qmm0OW>Dispatch Subcommittee new units. SCADA/Metering/Com communication needs.Maintenance Stibcommittee to draft executive SVC.summary.(Henry will forwardinformationtoMEA'regarding tmarker ball replacements.)Budget St bcommittee to flesh'out Y09 budget.”.Other:* 1.-Rleuested utesassign representatives to new committee to review studies. 4.Once executive SVC Thyrister studyis distributed member are to discuss_implications with individual utility managements. bea .Af.13-|ae ©© James Strandberg From:Henri F.Dale [HFDale@gvea.com] Sent:Wednesday,July 25,2007 4:14 PM To:Burke Wick;Doug Hall;Henri F.Dale;James Strandberg;Peery,Mark;don zoerb Subject:FW:Jan meeting minutes Attachments:IOC MEETING 11807.doc From:Hall,Doug W.[mailto:HallDW@ci.anchorage.ak.us] Sent:Friday,July 20,2007 10:57 AM To:Henri F.Dale Subject:Jan meeting minutes Finally here they are Henri. joc. 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THURSDAY,APRIL 19,2007 Keren KAMuntan BEGIN AT 9:00 A.M.-Chugach I.Adoption of prior meeting minutes A.January 18,2007 Meeting Minutes (AMLP)Kove II.Approval/Modification of agenda Rows Ill.Committee reports and correspondence Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget Subcommittee 1)FY2008 budget 2)Budget Subc minutes 4/12/07 3)Budget Subc minutes 11/2/06 G.Intertie Status Report ifH.Communications Received nore Ae” 1)None Received iporIV.Visitor's Comments Related to Items on Agenda MeremmoOw>V.Recess,if needed VI.Work Session Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee mioOw>Budget Subcommittee 1)FY2008 Budget %i Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to TeelandIntertieInsuranceReview. Draft SVC Study General DiscussionHO VII.Formal Operating Committee Actions/Recommendations A.Motion to adopt FY08 MITCR B.Motion to adopt FY08 Budget VIII.Subcommittee Assignments Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee it |©© Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget SubcommitteeMOOD>IX.Determine Agenda for Next Meeting to be hosted by AEGT on July 19,2007 at 10:00. X.Adjournment Meeting Location:Golden Valley Electric Association Board Room 758 Mlinois St Fairbanks,AK 99706 9°S ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY,JANUARY 18,2007 BEGIN AT 10:00 A.M. I.Adoption of prior meeting minutes A.The October 19,2006 minutes Il.Approval/Modification of agenda III.Committee reports and correspondence Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget Subcommittee Intertie Status Report Communications Received IV.Visitor's Comments Related to Items on Agenda V.Recess,if needed VI.Work Session A.Dispatch Subcommittee i.Bradley Lake Spin Reliability/Protection Subcommittee i.Status of SVS study C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee D.SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee E.Maintenance Subcommittee F.Budget Subcommittee G H I LOMOWpSw.Upgrade/Extension/Repairs of Intertie (status of ML&P contract).Draft Power Engineers Report "4 Party Review) .Spin-Bradley versus transmission constraints J.Negotiation of new AIA VII.Formal Operating Committee Actions/Recommendations A.Election of Officers VIL.Subcommittee Assignments A.Dispatch Subcommittee B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee C.Maintenance Subcommittee D.Budget Subcommittee IX.Determine Agenda for Next Meeting to be hosted by GVEA on April19,2007 X.Adjournment Meeting Location:Anchorage Municipal Light &Power Conference Room 1200 E.First Ave Anchorage,Alaska 99501 ad DRAFT d ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY OCTOBER 19,2006 (CHUGACH ELECTRIC BOARD ROOM) Present: Frank Bettine Alaska Electric Generation &Transmission (AEG&T/MEA) John Cooley Chugach Electric Association (Chugach)-IOC Chairman Henri Dale Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) Doug Hall Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AMLP) Jim Strandberg Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) Mark Peery Alaska Electric Generation &Transmission (AEG&T/HEA) Visitors: Alice Mullins Chugach Electric Association The meeting was called to order at 10:15 a.m. I ADOPTION OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES A.The July 20,2006 minutes (AEG&T/MEA)--adopted as amended. B.The August 2,2006 minutes (teleconference)-adopted as amended. Il APPROVAL OF AGENDA Adopted as submitted. hil COMMITTEE REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE A.Dispatch Subcommittee a.Has not met since last meeting. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee a.Has not met since last meeting. C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee a.Has not met since last meeting D.SCADA/Communications Subcommittee a.Has not met since last meeting Maintenance Subcommittee a.Met on August 3,discussed SVS spare parts F.Budget Subcommittee a.Has not met since last meeting G.Intertie Status Report a.ML&P presented the quarter event log H.Correspondence a.AEA termination letter of October 16,2006 b.Final budget report for 2006 c.Power Engineers draft recommendationsm7 IV VISITOR COMMENTS - VI DRAFT None RECESS Delayed until lunch WORK SESSION A.Dispatch Subcommittee a.Chugach has not yet received a report on the cause of the insulator failure on 6/25/06. b.GVEA reported the need to use satellite phones during recent flooding and cuts in the fiber optic cables circuits.GVEA reiterated a recommended monthly test to make sure phones work. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee a.Alice Mullinsis working on the RFP for the SVS study with EPS. C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee a.GVEA reported that the 30-day acceptance test for the new North Pole combined cycle unit should occur in December 2006.Initial firing will be as soon as the fuel system is verified clean;it is currently being filtered in closed loop operation. D.SCADA/Communications Subcommittee a.Evaluation of alternatives to State MW is in progress.Redundancy of fiber loops was discussed. E.Maintenance Subcommittee a.MEA has completed their annual inspection and sent out a report.No significant problems were noted.GVEA reported that a source of new and rebuilt thyristors was available. F.Budget Subcommittee a.It was decided to amend the budget to match the value used in the AEA spreadsheets for billing calculations (reduction of $6,000) G.Upgrade/Extension of Intertie a.ML&P has signed the contract with AEA for management of the project but Assembly approval is being processed. b.AEA will send out a copy of the contract for IOC evaluation.Cost over-runs,if any,are to be paid by the utilities but the IOC cannot obligate the utilities to make these payments. H.Intertie Snow Loading Problems/Best Practices a.Power Engineer's draft recommendations were distributed and discussed.The existing snow load monitoring procedure will be used this year and equipment appears to be functioning properly. I.Spin -Bradley versus transmission constraints a.The Bradley Lake O&D committee reported that the 27 MW spin limit on Bradley Lake was being lifted.A discussion was held regarding the location of spin.It was decided that the Dispatch Subcommittee should develop a recommendation by the January meeting. J.Negotiation of anew AIA DRAFT a.AEA asked that the utilities focus on solution of the short-term issues perhaps via side agreements.The IOC cannot resolve but will bring the issue to the respective utilities. VI FORMAL OPERATING COMMITTEE ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS A.Modification of FY07 Intertie Budget. -Motion 06-9:Henri Dale moved and Jim Strandberg seconded a motion to modify the FY07 budget to $2,260,696.The motion passed unanimously.A copy is attached to the minutes. VHI SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS A.Dispatch Subcommittee a.Develop a recommendation by the January IOC meeting regarding spin and the changes in the operation of Bradley Lake. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee a.Make a progress report on the SVS study at the January IOC meeting. C.Budget Subcommittee a.Meet and complete a preliminary FY08 budget. IX DETERMINE AGENDA Next meeting will be on Thursday,January 18,2007 at ML&P starting at 10:00 a.m.and will include Officer Elections. X ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:25 p.m. e-' "Mener LZooa-> The TOG mote F #€2Z,260,636 .§ @uia -Je-Sn PtP Chuge soa - Onaae Tou FYOT PEGT = AEA (oun Bry"e 2 ye 'ee. w f AT I3-] ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING @ ML&P THURSDAY,JANUARY 18,2007 Begin at 10:08am I.Moved to Adopt 10/19/06 minutes.(Adopted as submitted.) II.Agenda Adopted iil. VI. Committee Reports A.Dispatch Subcommittee -Rerun Under Frequency Studies with new Bradley Lake governors modeled,also with the tuning studies,P.O.S.Dampner study for the SVC.All should be coordinated.Governor response studies should be redone on all units on Interconnected System. Reliability/Protection Subcommittee (Did not meet) Machine Ratings Subcommittee (Did not meet) Scada/Metering/Communications Subcommittee (Did not meet) Maintenance Subcommittee (Did not meet)(Does CEA have spare thyristors for Teeland?) Budget Subcommittee (Did not meet) G._Intertie Status Report -February good time for maintenance since Intertie will be low loaded. H.Communications Received 1.)Snow Load Report from Power Engineers 2.)ML&P Construction Contract for review 3.)DIVCOM annual bill. Work Session A.Dispatch Subcommittee 1.)Discussion of Pogo Mine accident 2.)Need to set up Generator Testing 3.)Discussion of 1/3/07 disturbance 4.)Discussion of SOS training simulator Reliability/Protection Subcommittee 1.)Status of SVS study Machine Ratings Subcommittee -need information for new North Pole unit #3 SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Working on DIVCOM systems E.Maintenance Subcommittee -Do Intertie maintenance in next several months F.Budget Subcommittee-discussion of SVS building metering history. Have 07/08 budget ready for April Meeting. G.Upgrade/Extension/Repairs of Intertie.AEA presented contract to IOC for information.Looking for notice to proceed by March 1,2007 for Phase I.Preliminary design &route selection H.Draft Powers Engineers Report -Discussion of Power Engineers report, no action needed.moO59A I.Meeting to be scheduled with GM's &CEO's.The state has 800K for study of Unified System Operator and other energy projects and could have GM's as project managers. -Form Subcommittee to evaluate NERC criteria. -Submit names for Subcommittee. Vil.A.Election of Officers 1.)Henri Dale-Chairman 2.)Doug Hall -Vice Chair VII.Subcommittee Assignments A.)Dispatch subcommittee complete audit of 1/3/07 outage B.)Reliability/Protection Subcommittee SVS Study Follow-up C.)Maintenance Subcommittee needs to meet to coordinate summer maintenance schedule. D.)Budget -finalize 07/08 and prepare 08/09 E.)Scada --DIVCOM Project IX.Adjournment at 1:35pm Next Meeting to be held at GVEA on April 19,2007. ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY,JANUARY 18,2007 BEGIN AT 10:00 A.M. I.Adoption of prior meeting minutes A.The October 19,2006 minutes Il.Approval/Modification of agenda III.Committee reports and correspondence ZOmMMOOWpS<<SerOmmUOWWDispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget Subcommittee Intertie Status Report Communications Received Visitor's Comments Related to Items on Agenda Recess,if needed Work Session A. '-thorverLe ; Dispatch Subcommittee Pons-Qrerdenrt evaliyrr +add Ai.Bradley Lake Spin miytis A on 113 /O7Reliability/Protection Subcommittee euteneri.Status of SVS study ¥ Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget Subcommittee Upgrade/Extension/Repairs of Intertie (status of ML&P contract)Draft Power Engineers Report (3 Party Review) Spin-Bradley versus transmission constraints Negotiation of new AIAVIL.Formal Operating Committee Actions/Recommendations A.Election of Officers VII.Subcommittee Assignments A. B. C. D. Dispatch Subcommittee - Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Ae panMaintenanceSubcommitteepdtAioo?Budget Subcommittee IX.Determine Agenda for Next Meeting to be hosted by GVEA on April19,2007 X.Adjournment Meeting Location:Anchorage Municipal Light &Powe weConferenceRoomer1200E.First Ave Anchorage,Alaska 99501 AIA -lOc Olan Page 1 of 1 Karl Reiche From:Bernie Smith Sent:Friday,January 20,2006 10:01 AM To:Karl Reiche Subject:RE:AK Intertie,chair/vice chair John Cooley was nominated for Chair by Bernie Smith and Herri Dale was nominated for Vice chair by Frank Bettine and all voted yes. From:Karl Reiche Sent:Thursday,January 19,2006 5:25 PM To:Bernie Smith Subject:AK Intertie,chair/vice chair Ron asked how the vote turned out 1/20/2006 DRAFT ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY OCTOBER 19,2006 (CHUGACH ELECTRIC BOARD ROOM) Present: Frank Bettine Alaska Electric Generation &Transmission (AEG&T/MEA) John Cooley Chugach Electric Association (Chugach)IOC Chairman Henri Dale Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) Doug Hall Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AMLP) Jim Strandberg Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) Mark Peery Alaska Electric Generation &Transmission (AEG&T/HEA) Visitors: Alice Mullins Chugach Electric Association The meeting was called to order at 10:15 a.m. I ADOPTION OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES A.The July 20,2006 minutes (AEG&T/MEA)-adopted as amended. B.The August 2,2006 minutes (teleconference)-adopted as amended. II APPROVAL OF AGENDA Adopted as submitted. Il COMMITTEE REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE A.Dispatch Subcommittee a.Has not met since last meeting. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee a.Has not met since last meeting. C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee a.Has not met since last meeting D.SCADA/Communications Subcommittee _a.Has not met since last meeting Maintenance Subcommittee a.Met on August 3,discussed SVS spare parts F.Budget Subcommittee a.Has not met since last meeting G.Intertie Status Report a.ML&P presented the quarter event log H.Correspondence a.AEA termination letter of October 16,2006 b.Final budget report for 2006 c.Power Engineers draft recommendationstH IV VISITOR COMMENTS VI DRAFT None RECESS Delayed until lunch WORK SESSION A.Dispatch Subcommittee a.Chugach has not yet received a report on the cause of the insulator -failure on 6/25/06. b.GVEA reported the need to use satellite phones during recent flooding and cuts in the fiber optic cables circuits.GVEA reiterated a recommended monthly test to make sure phones work. .Reliability/Protection Subcommittee a.Alice Mullins is working on the RFP for the SVS study with EPS. .Machine Ratings Subcommittee a.GVEA reported that the 30-day acceptance test for the new North Pole combined cycle unit should occur in December 2006.Initial firing will be as soon as the fuel system is verified clean;it is currently being filtered in closed loop operation. .SCADA/Communications Subcommittee a.Evaluation of alternatives to State MW is in progress.Redundancy of fiber loops was discussed. .Maintenance Subcommittee a.MEA has completed their annual inspection and sent out a report.No significant problems were noted.GVEA reported that a source of new and rebuilt thyristors was available. .Budget Subcommittee a.It was decided to amend the budget to match the value used in the AEA spreadsheets for billing calculations (reduction of $6,000) .Upgrade/Extension of Intertie a.ML&P has signed the contract with AEA for management of the project but Assembly approval is being processed. b.AEA will send out a copy of the contract for IOC evaluation.Cost over-runs,if any,are to be paid by the utilities but the IOC cannot obligate the utilities to make these payments. .Intertie Snow Loading Problems/Best Practices a.Power Engineer's draft recommendations were distributed and discussed.The existing snow load monitoring procedure will be used this year and equipment appears to be functioning properly. Spin -Bradley versus transmission constraints a.The Bradley Lake O&D committee reported that the 27 MW spin limit on Bradley Lake was being lifted.A discussion was held regarding the location of spin.It was decided that the Dispatch Subcommittee should develop a recommendation by the January meeting. Negotiation of anew AIA DRAFT a.AEA asked that the utilities focus on solution of the short-term issues perhaps via side agreements.The IOC cannot resolve but will bring the issue to the respective utilities. VII FORMAL OPERATING COMMITTEE ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS A.Modification of FY07 Intertie Budget. -Motion 06-9:Henri Dale moved and Jim Strandberg seconded a motion to modify the FY07 budget to $2,260,696.The motion passed unanimously.A copy is attached to the minutes. VUI SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS A.Dispatch Subcommittee a.Develop a recommendation by the January IOC meeting regarding spin and the changes in the operation of Bradley Lake. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee a.Make a progress report on the SVS study at the January IOC meeting. C.Budget Subcommittee a.Meet and complete a preliminary FY08 budget. IX DETERMINE AGENDA Next meeting will be on Thursday,January 18,2007 at ML&P starting at 10:00 a.m.and will include Officer Elections. X ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:25 p.m. DRAFT Monon Looe-2 The TOG moatrer Tee FYOT budyt te be (42,260,096 . i Guia -wen Agar -fice - WD AEA -Chang aren -oeQu , Page 1 of 1 James Strandberg From:Ron Miller Sent:Monday,November 13,2006 11:16 AM To:James Strandberg Subject:FW:Unified System Operator Project Attachments:advisory bodies -USO.doc Jim-my changes to the advisory bodies memo tracked in red.Please call me re:the make up of the advisory group.Thx,Ron From:James Strandberg Sent:Monday,November 13,2006 11:00 AM To:Christopher Rutz Cc:Mark Schimscheimer;Karl Reiche;Ron Miller Subject:Unified System Operator Project Chris, Attached please find the draft scope of work for the unified system operator concept for your review.|also include a copy of the Steering Committee organization which will serve as the advisory body for the project. |will deliver Ron's preliminary edits which need to get included.'|took out the reference to the Legislative actions which occurred in 2004 and 5,at Ron's request.There is a need to reference the Energy Policy Task Force recommendations at the beginning in the back ground.It is referenced in the bowels of the rfp,and should probably stay there as well. As we talked about,we will hire the consultant to first help us through the technical conference piece,and then proceed with the work.Give the extremely high visibility for the project,the steering committee approach and technical conference will provide a transparency necessary to keep people from shooting one another during the process. Mark Schimscheimer will be assisting on the project,much like Dave Lockard is on the AK-BC project.He will assist in putting the web page together,and in coordinating the working group. |am discussing the project with GMs,and have several more stops to make. Best Regards,Jim 11/13/2006 Al ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY,OCTOBER 19,2006 BEGIN AT 10:00 A.M. I.Adoption of prior meeting minutes A.The July 20,2005 minutes (MEA) B.The August 2,2006 minutes (teleconference) II.Approval/Modification of agenda III.Committee reports and correspondence Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget Subcommittee Intertie Status Report Communications Received Visitor's Comments Related to Items on Agenda Recess,if needed Work Session A.Dispatch Subcommittee i.6/25 outage Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget Subcommittee Upgrade/Extension/Repairs of Intertie (status of ML&P contract)Draft Power Engineers Report (3 Party Review) Spin-Bradley versus transmission constraints J.Negotiation of new AIA VII.Formal Operating Committee Actions/Recommendations VIII.Subcommittee Assignments A.Dispatch Subcommittee B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee C.Maintenance Subcommittee D.Budget Subcommittee IX.Determine Agenda for Next Meeting to be hosted by AML&P in January X.Adjournment Meeting Location:Chugach Electric Association Board Room 5601 Electron Drive Anchorage,Alaska 99518Tomatow>S<<"RamoIis--[ ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY,OCTOBER 19,2006 BEGIN AT 10:00 A.M. I.Adoption of prior meeting minutes A.The July 20,2005 minutes (MEA) B.The August 2,2006 minutes (teleconference) II.Approval/Modification of agenda III.Committee reports and correspondence Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget Subcommittee Intertie Status Report Communications Received Visitor's Comments Related to Items on Agenda Recess,if needed Work Session A.Dispatch Subcommittee i.6/25 outage Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget Subcommittee Upgrade/Extension/Repairs of Intertie (status of ML&P contract)Draft Power Engineers Report (3 Party Review) Spin-Bradley versus transmission constraints Negotiation of new AIA VII.Formal Operating Committee Actions/Recommendations VII.Subcommittee Assignments A.Dispatch Subcommittee B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee C.Maintenance Subcommittee D.Budget Subcommittee IX.Determine Agenda for Next Meeting to be hosted by AML&P in January X.Adjournment Meeting Location:.Chugach Electric Association Board Room 5601 Electron Drive Anchorage,Alaska 99518mamMOAD><<<SOOMMOOb DRAFT ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE INTERIM MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY,AUGUST 02,2006 (TELECONFERENCE) Present: Frank Bettine Alaska Electric Generation &Transmission (AEG&T/MEA) John Cooley Chugach Electric Association (Chugach)-IOC Chairman Henri Dale Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) Doug Hall Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AMLP) Jim Strandberg Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) Visitors: Jim Walker Matanuska Electric Association Don Zoerb Matanuska Electric Association Rick Eckert Homer Electric Association The interim meeting was called to order about 9:00 a.m.to discuss capitalized maintenance. =Foundations on towers 274 and 297 are need of repair.The committee decided to check on the latest estimate from Del LaRue. =Replacing SVC controls was estimated at $3 million.EPS is scheduled to present an updated estimate of three options to replace/upgrade the SVC systems. The meeting was recessed about 9:30 a.m.to give committee members time to think about the issues and get feedback from the Maintenance Subcommittee,which was scheduled to meet on the following day.The meeting was scheduled to resume at 10:00 a.m.on Tuesday,August 08,2006. TUESDAY,AUGUST 08,2006 Present: Frank Bettine Alaska Electric Generation &Transmission (AEG&T/MEA) Mark Peery Alaska Electric Generation &Transmission (AEG&T/HEA) John Cooley Chugach Electric Association (Chugach)-IOC Chairman Henri Dale Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) Doug Hall Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AMLP) Jim Strandberg Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) Visitors: Jim Walker Matanuska Electric Association The interim meeting was called baek toorder gbout 10:05 a.m.=Del LaRue's estimate of,§650,00fo fach foundation for towers 274 and 297 was r and foundation replacement.MEA will issueytpreliminaryandforcomp" 4 acontract to Dryden and LaRue for preliminary design and revised costs DRAFT estimates for these towers.The FY07 Alaska Intertie budget includes a $25,000 line item for this design. *The committee discussed the three options for Replacement/Upgrade of the SVC systems as forwarded by the Maintenance Subcommittee from EPS.The subcommittee did not recommend one of the options.The committee consensus was to obtain funding for option 3 but not to commit to spending the money pending the results of system studies to be contracted by Chugach as a line item in the FY07 Intertie budget. FORMAL OPERATING COMMITTEE ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS -Adopt IOC Motion 2006-8:Jim Strandberg moved and Henri Dale seconded the motion.Following minor modification to the wording the motion passed with 4 yes votes and 1 no vote.A copy is attached to the minutes. -AEA indicated that within a couple of weeks they will forward the management agreement between ML&P and AEA for the construction of Intertie from Douglas to Teeland to the IOC for concurrence.The Chairman will be on vacation,so the Vice Chair,Henri Dale,will call a meeting to discuss the contract when it is available. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:58 a.m. DRAFT IOC Motion 2006-8 WHEREAS,maintaining the Alaska Intertie in good working condition within practical and cost constraints benefits all Participants;and WHEREAS,the foundations of towers 274 and 297 are in need of repair as identified by the IOC's Maintenance Subcommittee (Maintenance Subcommittee)which hired Dryden &LaRue,Inc.to provide a cost estimate ($650,000)for each foundation;and WHEREAS,the Maintenance Subcommittee has recommended that the SVC systems at Goldhill,Healy and Teeland should be upgraded due to the lack of spare parts and support for the existing systems because of shifts in the industry to newer technologies. The Subcommittee hired EPS,Inc.to provide specifications and cost estimates for three upgrade options. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the IOC finds that the following maintenance actions are of direct benefit to other or all Participants under Sections 8.1 and 7.4.3 of the Alaska Intertie Agreement: 1.Repair the foundations of towers 274 and 297 at an estimated cost of $1.3 million and 2.Replacement/Upgrade the SVC systems by replacing the controls,relaying and thyristors at an estimated cost of $7.6 million.This SVC work should be adjusted as recommended by the systems studies funded in the FY07 budget, which are to be completed this fiscal year.| NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that under Sections 7.4.2 and 7.4.3 of the Alaska Intertie Agreement,the costs of these improvements shall be shared by all Utility Participants in allocations specified in Article 8 of the Alaska Intertie Agreement, including both the Intertie Energy Rate and the Intertie Capacity Rate based on each Utility Participant's MITCR. NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the IOC recommends that the Participant General Managers working with the Executive Director of the Alaska Energy Authority or his delegate,develop a financing plan to amortize the costs of the upgrades or repairs over an appropriate time not to exceed their expected lifetimes. Participants'votes: Golden Valley Yes -Henri Dale Chugach Yes -John Cooley AML&P Yes -Doug Hall AEG&T No -Frank Bettine AEA Yes -Jim Strandberg Dated Aueust 8.2006 Pr dn Lv DRAFT ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE INTERIM MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY,AUGUST 02,2006 (TELECONFERENCE) Present: Frank Bettine Alaska Electric Generation &Transmission (AEG&T/MEA) John Cooley Chugach Electric Association (Chugach)IOC Chairman Henri Dale Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) Doug Hall Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AMLP) Jim Strandberg Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) Visitors: Jim Walker Matanuska Electric Association Don Zoerb Matanuska Electric Association Rick Eckert Homer Electric Association The interim meeting was called to order about 9:00 a.m.to discuss capitalized maintenance. «Foundations on towers 274 and 297 are need of repair.The committee decided to check on the latest estimate from Del LaRue. =Replacing SVC controls was estimated at $3 million.EPS is scheduled to present an updated estimate of three options to replace/upgrade the SVC systems. The meeting was recessed about 9:30 a.m.to give committee members time to think about the issues and get feedback from the Maintenance Subcommittee,which was scheduled to meet on the following day.The meeting was scheduled to resume at 10:00 a.m.on Tuesday,August 08,2006. TUESDAY,AUGUST 08,2006 Present: Frank Bettine Alaska Electric Generation &Transmission (AEG&T/MEA) Mark Peery Alaska Electric Generation &Transmission (AEG&T/HEA) John Cooley Chugach Electric Association (Chugach)-IOC Chairman Henri Dale Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) Doug Hall Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AMLP) Jim Strandberg Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) Visitors: Jim Walker Matanuska Electric Association The interim meeting was called back to order about 10:05 a.m. "Del LaRue's estimate of $650,00 for each foundation for towers 274 and 297 was preliminary and for complete tower and foundation replacement.MEA will issue a contract to Dryden and LaRue for preliminary design and revised costs tl DRAFT estimates for these towers.The FY07 Alaska Intertie budget includes a $25,000 line item for this design. =The committee discussed the three options for Replacement/Upgrade of the SVC systems as forwarded by the Maintenance Subcommittee from EPS.The subcommittee did not recommend one of the options.The committee consensus was to obtain funding for option 3 but not to commit to spending the money pending the results of system studies to be contracted by Chugach as a line item in the FY07 Intertie budget. FORMAL OPERATING COMMITTEE ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS -Adopt IOC Motion 2006-8:Jim Strandberg moved and Henri Dale seconded the motion.Following minor modification to the wording the motion passed with 4 yes votes and 1 no vote.A copy is attached to the minutes. -AEA indicated that within a couple of weeks they will forward the management agreement between ML&P and AEA for the construction of Intertie from Douglas to Teeland to the IOC for concurrence.The Chairman will be on vacation,so the Vice Chair,Henri Dale,will call a meeting to discuss the contract when it is available. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:58 a.m. DRAFT IOC Motion 2006-8 WHEREAS,maintaining the Alaska Intertie in good working condition within practical and cost constraints benefits all Participants;and WHEREAS,the foundations of towers 274 and 297 are in need of repair as identified by the IOC's Maintenance Subcommittee (Maintenance Subcommittee)which hired Dryden &LaRue,Inc.to provide a cost estimate ($650,000)for each foundation;and WHEREAS,the Maintenance Subcommittee has recommended that the SVC systems at Goldhill,Healy and Teeland should be upgraded due to the lack of spare parts and support for the existing systems because of shifts in the industry to newer technologies. The Subcommittee hired EPS,Inc.to provide specifications and cost estimates for three upgrade options. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the IOC finds that the following maintenance actions are of direct benefit to other or all Participants under Sections 8.1 and 7.4.3 of the Alaska Intertie Agreement: 1.Repair the foundations of towers 274 and 297 at an estimated cost of $1.3 million and 2.Replacement/Upgrade the SVC systems by replacing the controls,relaying and thyristors at an estimated cost of $7.6 million.This SVC work should be adjusted as recommended by the systems studies funded in the FY07 budget, which are to be completed this fiscal year. NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that under Sections 7.4.2 and 7.4.3 of the Alaska Intertie Agreement,the costs of these improvements shall be shared by all Utility Participants in allocations specified in Article 8 of the Alaska Intertie Agreement, including both the Intertie Energy Rate and the Intertie Capacity Rate based on each Utility Participant's MITCR. NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the IOC recommends that the Participant General Managers working with the Executive Director of the Alaska Energy Authority or his delegate,develop a financing plan to amortize the costs of the upgrades or repairs over an appropriate time not to exceed their expected lifetimes. Participants'votes: Golden Valley Yes -Henri Dale Chugach Yes -John Cooley AML&P Yes -Doug Hall AEG&T No -Frank Bettine AEA Yes -Jim Strandberg Dated August 8,2006 10C (3-[ IOC Motion 2006-8 é [8 /r20¢. WHEREAS,maintaining the Alaska Intertie in good working condition within practical and cost constraints benefits all Participants;and WHEREAS,the foundations of towers 274 and 297 are in need of repair as identified by the IOC's Maintenance Subcommittee (Maintenance Subcommittee)which hired Dryden &LaRue,Inc.to provide a cost estimate ($650,000)for each foundation;and WHEREAS,the Maintenance Subcommittee has recommended that the SVC systems at Goldhill,Healy and Teeland should be upgraded due to the lack of spare parts and support for the existing systems because of shifts in the industry to newer technologies. The Subcommittee hired EPS,Inc.to provide specifications and cost estimates for three upgrade options. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the IOC finds that the following 8.1maintenanceactionsareofdirectbenefittootherorallParticipantsunderSectionsVALporeand7.4.3 of the Alaska Intertie Agreement:yt1.Repair the foundations of towers 274 and 297 at an estimated cost off613 )yr?°million and Gtodifetetorn2./Upgrade the SVC systems by replacifg the controls,relaying and thyristors atanestimatedcostof$7.6 million.Capaéity-ofthe SVC systems should be adjusted as recommended by the systemg studies funded in the FY07 budget, |which are to be completed this fiscal yea PEAYx : NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that under Sections 1AL and 7.4.3 of the Alaska Intertie Agreement,the costs of these improvements shall be shared by all Utility Participants in allocations specified in Article 8 of the Alaska Intertie Agreement, including both the Intertie Energy Rate and the Intertie Capacity Rate based on each Utility Participant's MITCR. NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the IOC recommends that the Participant General Managers working with the Executive Director of the Alaska Energy Authority or his delegate flevelop a financing plan to amortize the costs of the upgradesorrepairsoveranappropriatetimenottoexceedtheirexpectedlifetimes. Participants'votes: Golden Valley Chugach AML&P AEG&T AEA Dated |4852-0790-6817\1 _8/8/2006 9:27 AM IOC Motion 2006-8 WHEREAS,maintaining the Alaska Intertie in good working condition within practical and cost constraints benefits all Participants;and WHEREAS,the foundations of towers 274 and 297 are in need of repair as identified by &LaRue,Inc.to provide a cost estimate ($650,000)for each foundation;and WHEREAS,the Maintenance Subcommittee has recommended that the SVC systems at Goldhill,Healy and Teeland should be upgraded due to the lack of spare parts and support for the existing systems because of shifts in the industry to newer technologies. The Subcommittee hired EPS,Inc.to provide specifications and cost estimates for three upgrade options. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the IOC finds that the following maintenance actions are of direct benefit to other or all Participants under Sections 7.4.2 and 7.4.3 of the Alaska Intertie Agreement: 1.Repair the foundations of towers 274 and 297 at an-estimated cost of $1.3 2.Upgrade the SVC systems by replacing the controls,relaying and thyristors at an estimated cost of $7.6 million.Capacity of the SVC systems should be adjusted as recommended by the systems studies funded in the FY07 budget, which are to be completed this fiscal year. NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that under Sections 7.4.2 and 7.4.3 of the Alaska Intertie Agreement,the costs of these improvements shall be shared by all Utility Participants in allocations specified in Article 8 of the Alaska Intertie Agreement, including both the Intertie Energy Rate and the Intertie Capacity Rate based on each Utility Participant's MITCR. NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the IOC recommends that the _--{Deleted:o Participant General Managers working with the Executive Director of the Alaska Energy __--{Deleted:and or repairs over an appropriate time not to exceed their expected lifetimes. Participants'votes: Golden Valley Chugach AML&P AEG&T AEA Dated 4852-0790-6817:1 8/8/2006 9:21AM J 7 Deleted:for submission to the Alaska Energy Authority, {Field Code Changed IOC Motion 2006-8 WHEREAS,maintaining the Alaska Intertie in good working condition within practical and cost constraints benefits all Participants;and WHEREAS,the foundations of towers 274 and 297 are in need of repair as identified by the Maintenance Subcommittee who hired Dryden &LaRue,Inc.to provide a cost estimate ($650,000)for each foundation;and WHEREAS,the Maintenance Subcommittee has recommended that the SVC systems at Goldhill,Healy and Teeland should be upgraded due to the lack of spare parts and support for the existing systems because of shifts in the industry to newer technologies. The Subcommittee hired EPS,Inc.to provide specifications and cost estimates for three upgrade options. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the IOC finds that the following maintenance actions are of direct benefit to other or all Participants under Sections 7.4.2 and 7.4.3 of the Alaska Intertie Agreement: 1.Repair the foundations of towers 274 and 297 at an estimated cost of $1.3 million,and 2.Upgrade the SVC systems by replacing the controls,relaying and thyristors at an estimated cost of $7.6 million.Capacity of the SVC systems should be adjusted as recommended by the systems studies funded in the FY07 budget, which are to be completed this fiscal year. NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that under Sections 7.4.2 and 7.4.3 of the Alaska Intertie Agreement,the costs of these improvements shall be shared by all Utility Participants in allocations specified in Article 8 of the Alaska Intertie Agreement, including both the Intertie Energy Rate and the Intertie Capacity Rate based on each Utility Participant's MITCR. NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the IOC recommends that the Participant General Managers and the Executive Director of the Alaska Energy Authority or his delegate develop a financing plan to amortize the costs of the upgrades or repairs over an appropriate time not to exceed their expected lifetimes. Participants'votes: Golden Valley Chugach AML&P AEG&T AEA Dated |4852-0790-6817\1 8/8/2006 9:17 AM IOC Motion 2006-8 WHEREAS,maintaining the Alaska Intertie in good working condition within practical and cost constraints benefits all Participants;and WHEREAS,the foundations of towers 274 and 297 are in need of repair as identified by the Maintenance Subcommittee who hired Dryden &LaRue,Inc.to provide a cost estimate ($650,000)for each foundation;and WHEREAS,the Maintenance Subcommittee has recommended that the SVC systems at Goldhill,Healy and Teeland should be upgraded due to the lack of spare parts and support for the existing systems because of shifts in the industry to newer technologies. The Subcommittee hired EPS,Inc.to provide specifications and cost estimates for three upgrade options. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the IOC finds that the following maintenance actions are of direct benefit to other or all Participants under Sections 7.4.2 and 7.4.3 of the Alaska Intertie Agreement: 1.Repair the foundations of towers 274 and 297 at an estimated cost of $1.3 million,and 2.Upgrade the SVC systems by replacing the controls,relaying and thyristors at an estimated cost of $7.6 million.Capacity of the SVC systems should be adjusted as recommended by the systems studies funded in the FY07 budget, which are to be completed this fiscal year. NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that under Sections 7.4.2 and 7.4.3 of the Alaska Intertie Agreement,the costs of these improvements shall be shared by all Utility Participants in allocations specified in Article 8 of the Alaska Intertie Agreement, including both the Intertie Energy Rate and the Intertie Capacity Rate based on each Utility Participant's MITCR. NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the IOC recommends that the Participant General Managers and Executive Director of the Alaska Energy Authority or an appropriate time not to exceed their expected lifetimes. Participants'votes: Golden Valley Chugach AML&P AEG&T AEA Dated 6832-0790-O8171 8/3/2006 8:53 AM | _-7]Deleted:for submission to the Alaska Energy Authority, ;(Field Code Changed .ot verter _4 IOC Motion 2006-8 WHEREAS,maintaining the Alaska Intertie in good working condition within practical and cost constraints benefits all Participants;and WHEREAS,the foundations of towers 274 and 297 are in need of repair as identified by the Maintenance Subcommittee who hired Dryden &LaRue,Inc.to provide a cost estimate ($650,000)for each foundation;and WHEREAS,the Maintenance Subcommittee has recommended that the SVC systems at Goldhill,Healy and Teeland should be upgraded due to the lack of spare parts and support for the existing systems because of shifts in the industry to newer technologies. The Subcommittee hired EPS,Inc.to provide specifications and cost estimates for three upgrade options. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the IOC recommends that pursuant to Section 12.1 of the Alaska Intertie Agreement the Alaska Energy Authority should accomplish the following maintenance actions: 1.Repair the foundations of towers 274 and 297 at an estimated cost of $1.3 million,and 2.Upgrade the SVC systems by replacing the controls,relaying and thyristors at an estimated cost of $7.6 million.Capacity of the SVC systems should be adjusted as recommended by the systems studies funded in the FY07 budget, which are to be completed this fiscal year. 3.Amortize these costs as Intertie operating expenses over a suitable period, such as 15 years. NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that in the event that one or more _--{Deleted:of the Participants in the Alaska Intertie request under Section 7.4.3 of the Alaska Intertie Agreement that AEA construct the above projects the IOC determines that these changes to the Intertie benefit all participants and the IOC further determines that the cost of these improvements shall be shared by all Utility Participants according to Article 8 of the Alaska Intertie Agreement,included in both the Intertie Energy Rate and the Intertie Capacity Rate based on each Utility Participant's MITCR. Participants'votes: Golden Valley Chugach AML&P AEG&T AEA Dated |4852-0790-6817\1 8/7/2006 11:50 AM .IOC Motion 2006-8 |fWHEREAS,maintaining the Alaska Intertie in good working condition within practical and cost constraints benefits all Participants;and WHEREAS,the foundations of towers 274 and 297 are in need of repair as identified by the Maintenance Subcommittee who hired Dryden &LaRue,Inc.to provide a cost estimate ($650,000)for each foundation;and WHEREAS,the Maintenance Subcommittee has recommended that the SVC systems at Goldhill,Healy and Teeland should be upgraded due to the lack of spare parts and jeksupportfortheexistingsystemsbecauseofshiftsintheindustrytonewertechnologies.ofTheSubcommitteehiredEPS,Inc.to provide specifications and cost estimates for three ;o%atupgradeoptions.Ahk tbe NOW THEREFORE BEIT RESOLVED,that the IOC resemmends+that_pursuantto-. Section 12-1of the Alaska Intertie Agreement the Alaska Energy Authority should accomplish the following maintenance actions: 1.Repairme (Pundations of towers 274 and 297 at an estimated cost of $1.3 +te othar oral 2.Upgrade the SVC systems by replacing the controls,relaying and thyristors at L ee,unfn.an estimated cost of $7.6 million.Capacity of the SVC systems should beadjustedasrecommendedbythesystemsstudiesfundedintheFY07budget,7-4Lank S of newhicharetobecompletedthisfiscalyear.Acle-Anwertce any ee .3.vet ..stat 'eds such-as-15-years-. hat in the event that one or moreNOWTHEREFOREBEITFURTHERRESOLVED,{hat in the event that one or more articipants in the Ataska Interti under Section 7.4.3 of the Alaska Interti jectstheIOC determines that these change p e IOC further determines that the cost of these improvements shall be shared by all Utility Participants according to Article 8 of the P Alaska Intertie Agreement,included in both the Intertie Energy Rate and the Intertie Capacity Rate based on each Utility Participant's MITCR. Participants'votes:°ACES ANA,forGoldenValley4AckChugachepererAML&P fume.wenlnLeAEG&T i AEA Dated _--(Deleted:.) |4852-0790-6817\1 8/7/2006 11:50 AM Ae AED AO Atak .fA 14u .St"'B-ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEEftoieMEETINGAGENDA eence:THURSDAY,JULY 20,2006 wh?iteBEGINAT9:00 A.M. pa,"eeyaIAdoptionofpriormeetingminuteshee=A.The November 16,2005 interim minutes (AIDEA)god ile B.The April 20,2006 minutes (GVEA)poy I].Approval/Modification of agenda III.Committee reports and correspondence Sure LS eutage pk pprntirA.Dispatch Subcommittee OS/B.Reliability/Protection S ipeommittee §1 ovlacy . Chugach /meP C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee -Knertir of Rrrovlerwvrdertbechip-Testiney D.SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee E.Maintenance SubcommitteeWrernonw'.F.Budget Subcommittee _G.Intertie Status Report .pene” H.Communications Received eed Pi)IV.Visitor's Comments Related to Items on Agenda Dnenared @ qeeeAN aeV.Recess,if needed gue'on >v pesehertsVI.Work Session Qe pup plhepoteA.Dispatch Subcommittee,-yt .Aderis i.6/25 outage Jor Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications SubcommitteeMaintenanceSubcommittee , " F.Budget Subcommittee .orouger[i.FYO7 budget&MITCR lL,Lack Aptian 2'eng TE Ltrs,7mMOOWf ii.Risk Assessment (insurance)4valetaMG.Upgrade/Extension/Repairs of Intertie (status of ML&P contract)Rud putlatitirmH.Draft Power Engineers Report (3 Party Review)VII.Formal Operating Committee Actions/Recommendations f.Poorer A.Adopt FY07 Budget Lad Beery B.Adopt FY07 MITCR VIH.Subcommittee Assignments A.Dispatch Subcommittee 4,B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee §Acbedihemeling on C.Maintenance Subcommittee D.Budget Subcommittee IX.Determine Agenda for Next Meeting to be hosted by Chugach in October :lesineX.Adjournment ”*Mea -pals Meeting Location:ght Matanuska Electric Association cat comenthud.Board Room *K -poe -S VC f?a.169 East Industrial Way qe endo:ow - Lrumrae mM on Palmer,Alaska 99645 py panel Ret.FrostMed?poyerk.Ao-nll 10 Acatecovitract-Riurle drnn Gt PD W-tlearend(2 Noregeler CaringTeer1MetBONcopaAubermmitteCommwehh2Gvea-Ap ScanKOntirieMligelionPowerdFors DRAFT ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE INTERIM MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 16,2005 (ALASKA ENERGY AUTHORITY CONFERENCE ROOM) Present: Frank Bettine Alaska Electric Generation &Transmission (AEG&T/MEA) John Cooley Chugach Electric Association (Chugach) Henri Dale Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA)-IOC Chairman Doug Hall Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AMLP) Bernie Smith Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) Visitors: Brain Bjorkquist SOA Dept of Law Tuckerman Babcock Matanuska Electric Association Becky Gay .Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) Del LaRue Dryden &LaRue Mike Pauley Matanuska Electric Association Karl Reiche Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) Paul Williams Dryden &LaRue The interim meeting was called to order about 1:30 p.m.to discuss two topics. VI WORK SESSION A.Intertie Snow Loading Problems/Best Practices -The committee extensively discussed the snow load monitoring procedure and agreed to de-energize the Intertie as soon as practical consistent with prudent utility and scheduling procedures following an alarm.Under normal conditions this takes one to two hours. B.Intertie Contract Adherence Discussion . -The committee started to complete a spreadsheet showing the various sections of the Alaska Intertie Agreement that required changes or were not being followed.One point of contention was whether the Agreement could be amended or should be terminated.The committee agreed to try to better follow the procedures in the Agreement where possible.The discussion was continued until the next regular meeting. VIIT_FORMAL OPERATING COMMITTEE ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS A.Adopt Snow Load Monitoring Procedure -Motion 06-4:Henri Dale moved and Bernie Smith seconded a motion to adopt the November 16,2005 procedure.The motion passed unanimously.A copy is attached to the minutes. -Motion 06-5 Doug Hall moved and Bernie Smith seconded a motion to sunset the new procedure on May 1,2006.The motion failed with three yes and two no votes,AEA and AEG&T voted no. Xx ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m. DRAFT November 16,2005 SNOW LOAD MONITORING PROCEDURE The Snow Load Monitoring System (SLMS)operates continuously for the purpose of: advising the Southem Controller of weather conditions that may cause snow to load on the conductors of the Alaska Intertie.This condition creates the possibility that conductors will unload unevenly which may then lead to conductor unbalance that possibly may then lead to conductor clearance problems.A Patrol Contractor will be' retained as part of the Snow Load Monitoring Procedure. The computer system is supplemented by a Patrol Contractor who performs line patrols at the direction of the Southern Controller or after any snowfall of more that 2”over 24 hours measured at the Susitna High School or the Talkeetna Airport unless the Southern Controller determines that a patrol is impracticable.The Patrol Contractor wil]check and report to the Southern Controller and Alaska Energy Authority by e-mail daily. There is a definitive sequence of events that must occurin order to create clearanceproblemsalongtheAlaskaIntertie.As determined by analysis of previous line models, the weight on the insulator string must increase by an average minimum of 1407 Ibs of snow (over the bare conductor weight)must first accumulate on the conductors in a number of spans to create the possibility for clearance problems which will trigger an alarm on the SLMS.Then the snow must unload from a number of spans but not from all the spans.This creates a situation that may or may not cause a ground clearance problem. If the SLMS indicates the Intertie has one or more Joad cells in alarm the Southern Controller shall (1)advise all Intertie participants of the conditions,and (2)immediately initiate de-energizing the Intertie,consistent with prudent utility practices.Under normal circumstances,it is anticipated that the Intertie would be de-energized within 2 hours after a load cell alarm.The Intertie will remain de-energized until a patrol is completed and it is determined that there is no conductor clearance problem. GVEA Henri Dale Jy /3 2 Av CEA John Cooley =” aay OAEG&T Frank Bettine hkcteAEA'Bemie Smith _lence LE ML&P Doug Hall Present: John Cooley Frank Bettine Henri Dale Doug Hall Bryan Carey Absent: Karl Reiche Visitor:; Kate Lamal DRAFT aprierdw/ ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY,APRIL 20,2006 (GOLDEN VALLEY ELCTRIC ASSOCIATION -BOARD ROOM) Chugach Electric Association Chair (CEA)-!OC Chairman Alaska Electric G&T (AEGT)--hay e conferenceGoldenValleyElectricAssociation(GVEA) Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AMLP)tf Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) Aca Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIBEA) Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) Called to Order: Meeting called to order at 8:40 a.m. !ADOPTION OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES A. B. C. The July 21,2005 minutes (MEA)-adopted as amended in Item VII B. The November 16,2005 interim minutes (AIDEA)-not been submitted. The November 30,2005 minutes -adopted as amended: -References to AIDEA,change to AEA. -Added adjournment time. The January 19,2006 minutes (AML&P)-adopted as amended in heading. iH APPROVAL/MODIFICATION OF AGENDA AML&P to distribute IOC event summary. GVEA wants to add discussion with State regarding termination of Intertie Contract. AML&P wants to discuss SVS repair. GVEA wants to add discussion on SLM. Agenda approved with modifications. tl COMMITTEE CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS A.Dispatch Subcommittee -Has not met this quarter. Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -Has not met this quarter. Machine/Rating Subcommittee -Has not met this quarter. SCADA/Metering/Communication Subcommittee -Has not met this quarter.-Committee had requested that Frank forward information on new metering at his substations.AML&P and CEA agreed on a different vendor for the SCADA back-up console. Maintenance Subcommittee -AML&P reported committee will be meeting on Thursday,May 11,2006. . Aleska Intertie Operating Comn 2 'Meeting Minute "hursday,April 20,2006Page2of4 Wt F, G. H. Vi hosted by Golden Valley Electric Association COMMITTEE CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS continued Budget Subcommittee Committee has not met. Budget needs to get firmed up.It will take a conference call with all parties participating prior to July 1 to complete.Everyone is requested to have their budget information ready,so when requested to submit it can be submitted immediately. Henri has information on expected Intertie usage.Karl needs to call committee together to gather system peaks and usage information. Intertie Status Report It was reported that the Intertie is working fine. Henri reported that Tower 692's ground is subsiding-Henri e-mailed consultant'sreport.Contract for design cost was sent to Al Peabody and Golder.Henri will besubmittingbudgetitemtocompletethiswork. Communications Received Everyone should have received letter from the State requesting a meeting of the GM's.State wants to terminate existing Intertie Contract and come up with a newer, revised contract.Brief discussion ensued.Committee questioned Brian Carey from the State requesting some insight on the State's thought process on this.John Cooley relayed his view to keep the existing contract and just modify it.Doug Hall discussed the letter sent by Mr.Miller to the GM's regarding a sideagreementframework.He had questions regarding bullet #4.Discussion ensued. More detailed discussion will occur during the GM meeting to be held tomorrow. Henri recapped that he sent a letter regarding the Matsu Borough Essential Services Proposal. VISITOR'S COMMENTS RELATED TO ITEMS ON AGENDA No comments reported. RECESS Recess declined. WORK SESSION The work session began;discussions followed the agenda below.. A.Dispatch Subcommittee Dispatch Subcommittee to meet with the Reliability Subcommittee to discuss the Bradley oscillating issue.Work is moving along and good progress reported on governor work. Doug Hall distributed the latest 2005 reliability report.He briefed committee on the lack of communication regarding disturbance events and what really constitutes a disturbance.Discussion followed.Doug expressed an idea of event reporting utilizing e-mail notification to participants letting them know an event has started and each are to begin getting their numbers filled in.Henri requested that the Dispatch Subcommittee write up a set of protocol for the definition of what constitutes a disturbance and what the reporting parameters are.|OC recommends that a minimum of all unit trips,silos,or anytime major sections of load get separated should be reported.Planned testing should not get reported,only unplanned trips.Henri relayed that he needs to have Ken check following dates on list;March 11,March 19 and September 5.These dates are not on report,although it could be that Henri has incorrect dates. Alaska Intertie Operating Comm Meeting Minutes hursday,April 20,2006 Page 3 of 4 Vi hosted by Golden Valley Electric Association WORK SESSION continued B. okSVG . Reliability Subcommittee hou -weye-Has not met,although the IOC at the last ting,did charge them with addressing the criticality of the HLP SVC.The State was to write an RFP to have a consultant complete this study,but the State replied that it had concerns with sole source RFP's. Chugach volunteered to send out an RFP,but it has not been completed as of this time. Machine Ratings Subcommittee -Committee is charged with continueing the study of Fire Island since Chugach is no longer completing this.Henri reported that GVEA is completing wind study at other sites. SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee -Discussed the installation of the data recorder for the meter at Douglas.Project has been postponed for now,but data recorder is anticipated to be installed sometime this fall.Video equipment at Douglas and Stevens was discussed.If Frank receives approval,equipment could be installed this summer.Will need to make this part of the maintenance budget.Frank to put details together and distribute to everyone before budget is due. Maintenance Subcommittee -Committee is scheduled to meet in a month. -Discussed failure at Teeland a couple of weeks ago.Per Doug,Charlie is going to . repair two stacks and tune them to specifications for Teeland.Work should take five to six weeks to complete. -Still need something done on getting SVS repaired per Doug.Specifications almost ready then it can go to bid.Question as to which boiler plate is to be attached.Doug briefed Committee on specifications.Discussion ensued regarding funding.It was agreed that something needs to be done,but would like to invest the least amount of funds for repair rather than the most costly repairs.Frank's IRP should be complete by approximately the end of August.John needs to get study moving and the GM's can discuss how funding will work. -Frank conveyed cost for inspection is approximately $200 per structure for marker ball replacement.The vendor will be in Alaska working for Chugach this year.Frank proposed coordination at that time so costs could be shared between utilities.Henri suggested Frank bring this up at the Maintenance Subcommittee meeting.Rich Piech will be in attendance from GVEA. Budget Subcommittee -Karl or Brian need to schedule a meeting so budget can be formulated.When the State submits the request,participants will respond with the next two fiscal years.A budget for '06 -'07 and '07 -'08 will need to be submitted in order to get back on schedule.Question arose on what to use for peaks since we can only estimate that far out.John responded that dollar amounts are what will be important now and forecasts for peak will be sufficient. Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to Teeland -Per Doug the State and AML&P are down to final negotiations for the Teeland/Douglas Intertie.Design work,etc.can then begin. «5” Alaska Intertie Operating Comm !Meeting Minutes hursday,April 20,2006 Page 4 of 4 hosted by Golden Valley Electric Association Vi WORK SESSION continued H.Special Meeting of the GM's re:Termination of Intertie Contract Vil Vill IX -Discussion ensued regarding the special meeting of GM's due to the State requesting termination of the Intertie Contract within the next four years.Time line to begin June '06.Question posed as to why the State is wanting to terminate the contract and how will this benefit the utilities.Brian unaware of what the meeting agenda is or what the outcome of the meeting will be.With Karl gone it is only assumed this is a special meeting requested by the State to the GM's. -Committee recessed at 10:00 a.m.for 10 minutes so Brian could try to reach Karl for further clarification on GM meeting and contract termination issue.Brian unable to reach Karl. 1.Snow Load Monitoring 3 Party Review Report -{OC has accepted and signed Power Engineers'SLM report.GVEA reviewed report and had some questions.GVEA does not recail soliciting other ways of predicting snow load.It was expressed that |OC commit to a date to get together and discuss the report.Participants to meet in person with Power Engineers.Date set for Friday, April 28,2006 at 9:00 a.m.,location -AEA. FORMAL OPERATING COMMITTEE ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS No formal actions/recommendations at this time. SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS A.Dispatch Subcommittee -Subcommittee to meet and discuss Bradley events. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -No assignments. -Doug to coordinate meeting with Reliability Subcommittee and Dispatch Subcommittee. C.Machine/Rating Subcommittee No assignments. D.SCADA/Metering/Communication Subcommittee -Noassignments. E.Maintenance Subcommittee -Subcommittee to meet May 11,2006 and discuss SVS work.CEA to possibly have scope of work by that time. F.Budget Subcommittee -Process budgets for 06 -'07 and '07 -'08 fiscal years.Budgets to include dollar amounts and peak projections. DETERMINE AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING Next meeting to be held at 9:00 a.m.on Thursday,July 20,2006.To be hosted by MEA in Palmer. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 10:25 a.m.Tour of GVEA's North Pole Expansion Project followed. Ar| DRAFT ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING NOTES THURSDAY,JULY 20,2006 (MATANUSKA ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION,INC.-BOARD ROOM) Present: Jim Strandberg Alaska Energy Authority (AEA)-lOC-Gheirman Jorn Coole?John Cooley Chugach Electric Association (CEA) Henri Dale Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) Doug Hall Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AML&P) Frank Bettine Alaska Electric Generation &Transmission (AEG&T) _Note Taker: Robyn Cassara Alaska Electric Generation &Transmission (AEG&T) Called to Order: Meeting called to order at 9:05 a.m. Attachment: Attachment A:Agenda ADOPTION OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES A.The November 16,2005 minutes (AIDEA/AEA)-adopted as amended.B.The April 20,2006 minutes (GVEA)-adopted as amended with edits: -Frank Bettine present telephonically. APPROVAL/MODIFICATION OF AGENDA _@ AEGT wants to add discussion on Mat-Su Trail System. AEGT wants to add discussion of towers. e Agenda approved with modifications.(Attachment A). COMMITTEE REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE A.Dispatch Subcommittee -Has not met this quarter. B._Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -Has not met this quarter. C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee _-Has not met this quarter. Dz SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee -Has not met this quarter. E.Maintenance Subcommittee -Has not met this quarter. I3-| Alaska Intertie Operating Comune - Page 2 of 6 Vi F. Meeting Minu.---Thursday,July 20,2006 Hosted by:Matanuska Electric Association,Inc. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE continued Budget Subcommittee -Met at 2:00 p.m.on Tuesday,July 18,2006 at AIDEA/AEA offices in Anchorage, Alaska.-- Itwas recommended that the budget for FY07 be adopted by the Intertie OperatingCommittee(IOC). Intertie Status Report -Draft report of survey provided by Power Engineers. Communications Received -Received letter from Mr.Miller.There were comments about why the IOC was not mentioned.The IOC was notin a position to make comments-all utilities were represented by the GM's. -Budget information received from AEG&T,ML&P and CEA.Budget informationwassentoutalongwithGolderandPeabodyletters. -Approval packet (development information)was put into archive file by JimStrandberg(AEA).-Information concerning Mat-Su Trail system along Intertie ROW forwarded by MEA. VISITOR'S COMMENTS RELATED TO ITEMS ON AGENDA No comments reported. RECESS Recess declined. WORK SESSION The work session began;discussions followed the agenda below. A. B. c. Dispatch Subcommittee i.6/25/06 outage tingt John Cooley (CEA)reported that:--|B Phase to ground fault occurred due to an insulator string failure. -He then described the sequence of events which occurred leading to the wide spread outage in the Southcentral region.Doug Hall agreed to takeon theresponsibilityofschedulingameetingwithIOCmemberstodiscussthe outage. Reliability/Protection Subcommittee | -There needs to be a meeting to talk'"about the outage on 6/25/06.John Cooley (CEA)said they were operating ata three (3)terminal line,but with marginal load. Doug Hall (AML&P)said that there were two (2)circuits this week between International and Seuth-Anshorage-Pot Me Machine Ratings Subcommittee -Not sure if there are any assignments for the subcommittee right now,but the committee does need to develop uniform standards for a measuring machine.Jim Strandberg (AEA)asks if there are any issues.Doug Hall (AML&P)says not right now.Frank Bettine (AEG&T)says there is a report out discussing effect of aero Page 3 of 6 Alaska Intertie Operating Com =)Meeting MinL.__-Thursday,July 20,2006 Hosted by:Matanuska Electric Association,Inc. vi WORK SESSION continued a D. Pond ont ame F. "pot =, Break:10:47a.m. derivative turbines.Jim Strandberg (AEA)says that he will call Steve Gilbert and get a copy of the report.Frank Bettine (AEG&T)asks about the Lake Chackachamna study;wants to know if anyone knows about it.Jim Strandberg is aware of it,and he explains the location and gives a description of the lay-of-the- land.He says that it's a native corporation that wants to conduct a feasibility study and has been into AEA to discuss the project with them. SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee A person from GVEA (not Henri Dale)was in a couple days ago to discuss with AEA about getting an Internet path and being able to go out on another source. Doug Hall (AML&P)said that the system has developed little by little.Jim Strandberg (AEA)said that there is a problem with the buried line.He asks what the status is of the project.Henri Dale (GVEA)said that there are problems with the carriers.Frank Bettine (AEG&T)said that he needs to provide metering information from the SCADA study.He also said that MEA has talked about putting in remote cameras at the Stevens and Douglas substations.He said he owes the IOC members information on that.Doug Hall (AMLEP)said yes,they do need that information before the snow flies. Maintenance Subcommittee Henri Dale (GVEA)said maintenance is scheduled for Tower 692.He said they are asking for a budget;and that there is no contract yet.Doug Hall (AML&P)asks when the drilling will be done.Henri Dale (GVEA)replied that it didn't really matter when the drilling was done since they would be drilling through ice at anytime of the year.John Cooley (CEA)suggests that the solution is to put in thermal piles, which Henri Dale (GVEA)agrees with.Henri Dale (GVEA)said that last winter theHesaidthatthetowerconsultanthadsomeconcernsaboutthetower.He said there was an analysis prepared,and that he would send a copy to Jim Strandberg (AEA).Frank Bettine (AEG&T)suggests that there should be a spreadsheet of maintenance issues,and asks Jim Strandberg (AEA) about it.Jim Strandberg (AEA)agrees that there should be a spreadsheet,and that he would set one up.He explains that he would like to pull these operational projects together,get some time-lines assigned to them,and then get the group together to follow-up on it.He would like to see this run the same way as the utility companies do.He felt that this should be a goal.Everyone was in agreement. Doug Hall (AML&P)said that the southern end needs ROW maintenance clearing schedule.Frank Bettine (AEG&T)agrees. Budget Subcommittee John Cooley (CEA)said there should be a meeting to ask about the budget.Doug Hall (AML&P)said there should be a meeting to compile all the data.John Cooley (CEA)said there should be a meeting in early August when the year-end expenses are all in.Frank Bettine (AEG&T)said that what MEA will bill through June 30, 2006 is available in mid-August.Jim Strandberg (AEA)asks if the schedule can be pushed up.Frank Bettine (AEG&T)said yes,he was trying to do so.Jim Strandberg (AEA)asks if we can get a FY08 budget now.All |OC members say . yes,they are working on it. Meeting Resumes:10:55 a.m. Alaska Intertie Operating Comunuce Meeting Minu.---Thursday,July 20,2006 Page 4 of 6 Hosted by:Matanuska Electric Association,Inc. vi WORK SESSION continued Risk Assessment (Insurance)-John Cooley (CEA)said that they will get a proposal going on that.Doug Hall (AML&P)asked Henri Dale (GVEA)why they had to pay for repairs of a fence at one of their substations.Henri Dale (GVEA)replied that at one time that was part of their system area,Rowthathas changed---. G.Upgrade/Extension/Repairs of Intertie (Status of AML&P Contract) It's planned that a new section of Intertie will be built from Teeland to Douglas Substations,paralleling the existing line.AML&P and AEA to meet on 8/3/06 to work out the pieces of the contract,so it can be signed.ML&P will be the. construction manager.In 2017,this section of the Intertie is to revert back to Matanuska Electric Association,Inc.Jim Strandberg (AEA)asks the group for some background information about building this section of line.John Cooley (CEA)said that there might be some condemnation when acquiring the ROW,and that that could be a sticky point.Doug Hall (AML&P)said that he didn't think it would be a sticky point anymore.He said that Del LaRue had done a study about it.Jim Strandberg (AEA)asked if this project is part of the 1OC.Doug Hall (AML&P)and John Cooley (CEA)both reply with a "yes,”that it would be part of the Intertie.AEA will be administering the contract;AML&P still has the contract with the state.Jim Strandberg (AEA)asks Frank Bettine (AEG&T)if they have aproblemwiththis,to which Mr.Bettine replies with a "yes,”followed with an explanation that he's not at liberty to discuss the matter.AML&P and AEA will plantogettogethersoon. H.Draft Power Engineers Report(3 Party Review) Henri Dale (GVEA)thought it was an interesting report.John Cooley (CEA)said now that the survey results are in,what are we going to get from this?Jim Strandberg (AEA)said that he would like to know about the Scape of Work.He said that he would follow-up with the people that prepared the report,and then get back to the committee members.He asks Frank Bettine (AEG&T)forany comments.Mr.Bettine said that he had no comments,only that he had noticed that several of the utilities used unbalanced loads as a design criteria.Jim Strandberg (AEA)said that he was going to ask about Item D in the Scope of Work.Also,he wanted to know if AEG&T had any interest in the scope.Frank Bettine (AEG&T)said that they've all reviewed the scope.Jim Strandberg (AEA) asks if this would resolve the snow load and unsafe conditions.Henri Dale (GVEA) said if it is prudent,then he thought that they were doing OK.Jim Strandberg (AEA)said he'd get a report,then have a discussion with all the IOC members. I.Mat-Su Trail System» Both Henri Dale (GVEA)and Frank Bettine (AEG&T)said that they don't know much about this project by the Borough (Ordinance No.06-098,IM No.06-154). Doug Hall (AML&P)and John Cooley (CEA)said that they thought the owners of their utilities should say something to the Mat-Su Borough about the use of the transmission line ROW.Jim Strandberg (AEA)asked Frank Bettine (AEG&T)to make an action item to find out more about the ordinance and then report back to the other 1OC members.Mr.Bettine acknowledged that he would.Jim Strandberg (AEA)asks the other members if the |OC opposes this project.Doug Hall (AML&P)said this project was just announced,and that the IOC has not had a chance to meet on this yet.Mr.Strandberg asks Henri Dale (GVEA)if the members were to take a "no”vote on this ordinance,would he want to write a letter to the Mat-Su Borough saying so.Frank Bettine (AEG&T)said that he thought the owner's should write the letter regarding the ROW.Mr.Strandberg asks why the IOC couldn't write the letter.Mr.Bettine said that it's not the IOC as owner. Alaska Intertie Operating Comi.....ze Meeting Mint --Thursday,July 20,2006 Page 5 of6 Hosted by:Matanuska Electric Association,Inc. VI WORK SESSION continued Ensarea J. Henri Dale (GVEA)said that the committee could.Mr.Strandberg said that he was going to pursue this further.He said he wanted it to stay at the practical level.He said he would go to the State about this matter.John Cooley (CEA)said they could go to the State and say they thought it could be compatible.Mr.Strandberg said that he didn't think the Borough understood the guy wire issues.Frank Bettine (AEG&T)said he thought that issue should be addressed by the State /AEA,in regards to a 400°'ROW.The question is whether or not it's an acceptable use of the ROW.If it's not an incompatible use with the utility,then it's probably OK,but we don't know how the Borough is intending to use it.Mr.Bettine said an option to the State and Borough would be to put a fence up at either,or both ends of the corridor of intended use.He also said that MEA currently has issues with the Mat-Su Borough's Title 17 Essential Land Use Services.Jim Strandberg (AEA)said that he would like to have more discussion on this issue. Frank Bettine (AEG&T)will submit additional information. Unified System Operator Study $800,000 approved by legislature to fund Unified System Operator study.JimStrandberg(AEA)will prepare draft RFP for review by 1OC members. Vil FORMAL OPERATING COMMITTEE ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS A.Adopt FY07 Budget qlewMotion06-6:Johnfoley (CEA)is looking for a motion to accept.Jim Strandberg(AEA)moves and Seconds the motion to adopt the FY07 budget of $2,266,696 as recommended by the Budget Subcommittee with the modification to take one (1) section out.There is no discussion.The motion passed unanimously. Adopt FY07 MITCR Motion 06-7:John Cooley (CEA)is looking for a motion to accept.Jim Strandberg (AEA)moves and seconds the motion to adopt the MITCR calculation for FY07 as submitted by the Budget Subcommittee:AEG&T 23.2 MW,AML&P 18.7 MW,CEA 28.1 MW,GVEA 70.0 MW.There is no discussion.The motion passed unanimously. Vill SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS A.Dispatch SubcommitteeTheywillmakearrangements to schedule a meeting. Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Meeting should be scheduled to discuss June 25,2006 outage. Maintenance SubcommitteeHenriDale(GVEA)suggests that the maintenance be tracked with a spreadsheet and schedule.Jim Strandberg (AEA)said that the Subcommittee should schedule to meet. Frank Bettine (AEG&T)brings up the discussion of the foundations on towers 274 and 297.John Cooley (CEA)mentions something about risk assessments.Jim Strandberg (AEA)said that Towers 1 and 2 was an AML&P project (Teeland/Douglas line construction).Mr.Strandberg said that part of the trust fund could go towards the SVC study. Alaska Intertie Operating Com e Meeting Mint -Thursday,July 20,2006 Page 6 of 6 Hosted by:Matanuska Electric Association,Inc. Vill SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS continued D.Budget Subcommittee The Subcommittee will schedule to meet in order to review the FY06 results,and preliminary FY08 budget.Jim Strandberg (AEA)outlines the action items for the Subcommittee:Intertie mitigation -Power use. PV panel installation ($125K to do the rest).SCADA study (SCADA Subcommittee to come up with a committee plan). Cameras at MEA Substations. SVC study for CEA -Tower foundation repairs. On-going clearing activities of the southern end.MEA to provide separate schedule and cycle. IX DETERMINE AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING Next meeting to be held at 10:00 a.m.on Thursday,October 19,2006.To be hosted by CEAiinAnchorage,Alaska.. John Cooley (CEA)asks if there are any other discussion items and summarizes the following: e John Cooley (CEA)to provide Jim Strandberg (AEA)with the Maintenance contractors report and the status in a spreadsheet style format. e John Cooley (CEA)said there's an AEA action book,which the State has been maintaining.He said it hasn't been maintained for some time,and asks Jim Strandberg (AEA)if he has someone to update it.Jim Strandberg (AEA)said he does. X ADJOURNMENT Jim Strandberg (AEA)asks for a motion to adjourn the meeting,and it was seconded.The meeting is adjourned at 12:03 p.m. J:ioc\072006_ioc meeting notes.doc < .ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY,JULY 20,2006. 'BEGIN AT 9:00 A.M. I.Adoption of prior meeting minutes aA.The November 16,2005 interim minutes (AIDEA)B.The April 20,2006 minutes (GVEA)I.Approval/Modification of agenda III.Committee reports and correspondence, Dispatch SubcommitteeReliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee -SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget Subcommittee Intertie Status Report Communications Received ; Visitor's Comments Related to Items on AgendaRecess,if needed Work Session.-.A.Dispatch Subcommittee 7 i.6/25 outageReliability/Protection Subcommittee. Machine Ratings Subcommittee.SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance SubcommitteeBudgetSubcommittee i.FY07 budget &MITCR i,Risk Assessment (insurance)G.Upgrade/Extension/Repairs of Intertie (status of ML&P contract)H.Draft Power Engineers Report 3"Party Review) VII.Formal Operating Committee Actions/Recommendations A.Adopt FY07 Budget:oo B.Adopt FY07 MITCR - VII.Subcommittee Assignments A.Dispatch Subcommittee-B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee-C,Maintenance Subcommittee D.Budget Subcommittee _IX.Determine Agenda for Next Meeting to be hosted by Chugachin OctoberX.Adjournment Meeting Location:._Matanuska Electric Association .Board Room 169 East Industrial Way Palmer,Alaska 99645a<smOMMUAw>HDOR|ATTACHMENT A _-Ibe Wa Karl Reiche ™9m:Bernie Smith nt:Wednesday,November 16,2005 10:57 AM wot Karl Reiche;Brian Bjorkquist Subject:FW:lOC agenda and other documents ieda IOC Agenda Docl.doc (28 KB)_1114160824001.Final Copy of June 11-15-05 SNOW1-16-05.doc (24 KB.pdf (71 KB)9,2005 mee...JAD MONITORING.Note meeting will start at 1:30 pm -----Original Message----- From:Henri F.Dale [mailto:HFDale@gvea.COM] Sent:Tuesday,November 15,2005 9:47 PM To:Bernie Smith;Doug Hall;Frank Bettine;Henri F.Dale;John Cooley Cc:Peery,Mark Subject:IOC agenda and other documents There is an interim IOC meeting at 1:00 PM on Nov 16 at AIDEA.This is a continuation of Octobers meeting when we did not finish up the Snow Loading/Best practices and Intertie Contract Adherence agenda items. Attached are related documents that have been received on these topics since then. Henri nenri F.Dale,P.E. Power Systems Manager Golden Valley Electric Assn. (907)451-5624 (907)451-5657 fax ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE INTERIM MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY,NOVEMBER 16,2005 BEGIN AT 1:00 P.M. I.Adoption of prior meeting minutes A.To be adopted during the next regularly scheduled quarterly meeting II.Approval/Modification of agenda III.Committee reports and correspondence A.To be discussed during the next regularly scheduled quarterly meeting IV.Visitor's Comments Related to Items on Agenda V.Recess,if needed VI.Work Session A.Intertie Snow Loading Problems/Best Practices B.Intertie Contract Adherence Discussion VII.Formal Operating Committee Actions/Recommendations VIII.Subcommittee Assignments Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget SubcommitteeMHOOW>IX.Determine Agenda for Next Meeting to be hosted by AMLP on January 19,2006 at 10:00. A.Elections X.Adjournment Meeting Location:AIDEA/AEA Board Room 813 W Northern Lights Anchorage,AK 99503 DRAFT ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY,OCTOBER 20,2005 (CHUGACH-TRAINING ROOM) Present: Frank Bettine Alaska Electric Generation &Transmission (AEG&T/MEA) John Cooley Chugach Electric Association (Chugach) Henri Dale Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA)-IOC Chairman Doug Hall Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AMLP) Bernie Smith Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) Visitors: Brain Bjorkquist SOA Dept of Law Kevin Dunham Chugach Electric Association (Chugach) Karl Reiche Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) Paul Williams Dryden &LaRue The meeting was called to order about 10:00 a.m. I ADOPTION OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES A.June 9,2005 revised Interim Meeting Minutes (AEA)were not available for approval B.July 21,2005 Meeting Minutes (MEA)were not available for approval II APPROVAL/MODIFICATION OF AGENDA Items VI.G and VI.K were advanced to the beginning of the work session III COMMITTEE CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS A.Dispatch Subcommittee -The subcommittee had not met. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -The subcommittee had not met. (On Machine Ratings Subcommittee -The subcommittee had not met. IV VI DRAFT D.SCADA/Metering Communications Subcommittee -The subcommittee is working on another provider for communications,is looking into redundant paths,but did not complete the work in time for this budget year. E,Maintenance Subcommittee -ABB madea presentation regarding possible SVS upgrades. F,Budget Subcommittee-The subcommittee has not met but is planning a meeting for the 2" week in January. G.Intertie Status Report -MEA reported that they had completed replacing some damaged insulators between Douglas and Teeland. H.Communications received -GeoTech investigation of structure 692 recommended annual surveys as the permafrost was melting around the structure VISITOR'S COMMENTS RELATED TO ITMES ON AGENDA None. RECESS Deferred until lunchtime. WORK SESSION G.Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to Teeland K L I. DRAFT Latest draft of the construction management contract is with AMLP. Latest measurements of structures 274 and 297 on Currie Ridge indicate minimal movement and repairs do not appear to be immediately necessary.A damper is coming loose on 297. Intertie Snow Loading Problems/Best Practices The alarm limits are appropriate.The analog cell phones and modems will need to be replaced with digital equipment as the analog cell towers disappear.The option of adding cameras at Douglas and/or Stevens Substations was discussed as a means to determine how the snow is building up on the conductors.MEA reported favorable experience with DSL as a means to communicate with the Stevens Substation.Del LaRue's draft report was discussed.It was assumed that any unloading of snow from the line would be done with the line de-energized.2”of radial snow with a density of 5 lbs/cuft is required to create a clearance problem.Comments on the draft are to be returned to Del LaRue by November 30 with copy to other IOC members. A discussion was held regarding how literal the meaning of a patrol whenever 2”of snow was recorded at Talketna. A discussion was held on how quickly the line should be de-energized following an alarm.A special IOC meeting will be held on November 16 to change the procedure Intertie Contract Adherence discussion Chugach and GVEA indicated that modification of the existing contract was preferable to starting over on a new contract as it functions both as an interconnect agreement and operation of a State owned facility agreement.Further discussion was delayed until the next meeting. Interconnect Agreements (Non-Participants on the Grid) The committee is awaiting for GVEA to provide a draft. VII FORMAL OPERATING COMMITTEE ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS None VII SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Dispatch SubcommitteeA. B. C. The subcommittee is to review the 9/15/05 system disturbance and report on any findings.It appeared to be a different type of instability with Bradley Lake. Reliability/Protection Subcommittee The subcommittee is to meet and work on previously assigned projects. SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee IX DRAFT -The subcommittee is to continue it work on a vendor change for communication services F,Budget Subcommittee -The subcommittee is to conduct a mid year review prior to the January IOC meeting DETERMINE AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING Interim meeting will be at AEA on November 16,2005 starting at 10:00 a.m. Regular meeting will be at AMLP on January 19,2006 starting at 10:00 a.m. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1400. 'SENT BY:MEA ADMIN &HR;807 761 9349;NOV-14-05 ..£:08PM;PAGE 2/3 Matanuska Electric Association,Inc. P.O.Boa 2929 Patmer,Alaska 99645-2929 Telephone:(907)761-9300 Fax:(907)761-9368 November 14,2005 Mr.Ronald W.Miller Executive Director Alaska Energy Authority 813 West Northern Lights Boulevard Anchorage,Alaska 99503 Dear Mr.Miller: Re:October 18,2005 List of Issues Related to the Alaska Intertie Agreement On behalf of Matanuska Electric Association,Inc.(MEA),|am submitting comments on the fong list of outstanding problems related to the Alaska Intertie Agreement electronically distributed by Intertie Operating Committee (IOC)Chair Henry Dale on October 18,2005.My comments are being submitted in advance of the next 1OC meeting In an effort to avoid expending [ntertie Participant resources discussing issues that simply cannot be resolved by the IOC. A prime example of this is the very first identified issue:"AEGT [sic]does not operate the MEA system [in a manner consistent with Section 3.1.5 of the Alaska Intertie Agreement.” As you know,MEA is not an Intertie Participant,is not a signatory to the Alaska Intertie Agreement,and Is not subject to [OC jurisdiction beyond the terms of an Intertie maintenance contract.MEA believes that the Alaska Intertle Agreement is fatally flawed In numerous ways.MEA is not bound by the Agreement and will not agree to be bound by it.If the IOC believes curing the existing problems related to the Alaska Intertie Agreement requires MEA to become bound by that Agreement,then the existing problems are incurable. It is extremely unlikely that AEG&T will agree to consider any of the numerousmodificationssuggestedinMr.Dale's communication until the safety,cost allocation,and operational issues previously identified by MEA,as the southern maintenance contractor,are satisfactorily resolved.Absent a substantial change in position on these issues of importance by all the Participants as a group,we believe the numerous problems identified by Mr.Dale are irrefutable evidence that the current Alaska Intertie Agreement is fatally flawed and should be terminated. "BENT BY:MEA ADMIN &HA;807 761 9349;NOV 14-0.2:08PM;PAGE 3/3 Mr,Ronald W.Miller Alaska Intertie Agreement List of Issues November 14,2005 Page 2 The problems identified In Mr.Dale's list can only be addressed through significant modifications to the Alaska Intertie Agreement.As noted in Mr.Dale's list forSection9.1.2 of the Alaska Intertia Agreement,the OC has no authority to modifythetermsoftheAgreement.In fact,Article 26 of the Agreement specifically states: "Neither this Agreement nor any part hereof may be terminated,amended, supplemented,walved or modified except by an Instrument in writing signed by all the Participants.”. In summary,MEA believes that while Mr.Dale's listing of problems Is Incomplete, includes contract interpretations that are incorrect,and lists matters as problems where in fact no problem exists,Mr.Dale's litany absolutely demonstrates theexistenceofamultitudeofissuesthatcannotbeadequatelyaddressedbythe current Intertie Operating Agreement.There can no longer be any reasonable doubt that the existing Agreement has problems that cannot be cured.Fortunately, the Agreement makes provisions for AEA to cure problems where unanimousagreementisnotpossiblebyterminatingtheAgreementandnegotiatinganewarrangementwiththeparticipants. If you have any questions,please call me at (907)761-6275. yeSincerely, Stbrrtsfo James L.Walker Senior Counsel { poten cc:{OC Representatives me RCS EE Ee Set COE Vie teen meme acetone gemini | Alaska Intertie Operating Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday,June 9,2005 10:00 a.m.--AIDEA Board Room 1.CALL TO ORDER Mr.Henri Dale of Golden Valley Electric Association called the meeting of the IOC to order at 10:05 a.m.on Thursday June 9,2005 from the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority's Board Room,Anchorage,Alaska,to conduct a joint meeting with the Maintenance Subcommittee to discuss the adoption of a Standard Operating Procedure for de-energizing the Alaska Intertie under unbalanced loading conditions. 2.ROLL CALL Roll was called by Mr.Henri Dale.The following members were present: Rich Piech Henri Dale Art Copoulos John Cooley Doug Hall Henry Dale Bob Day Charlie Cambell Tom Kelly Bernie Smith Bob Janorschke Bob Drake Jim Walker Brian Bjorkquist Del LaRue Paul Williams Karl Reiche Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA)(Teleconference) Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA/AEA) Chugach Electric Association (CEA) Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AML&P) Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AML&P) Chugach Electric Association (CEA) Matanuska Electric Association (MEA) Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA/AEA) Homer Electric Association (HEA) Matanuska Electric Association (MEA) Matanuska Electric Association (MEA) Department of Law Dryden &LaRue Dryden &LaRue Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA/AEA) The meeting opened with a discussion of an earlier email that was sent out to inform everyone that this IOC meeting would be tape recorded. 3.AGENDA COMMENTS Mr.Art Copoulos (AIDEA/AEA)asked to have three Items added to the Agenda. 1A.AEA's request to adopt the Scope 4 Procedure in funding. 1B.To adopt an Operating Procedure to de-energize the Alaska Intertie when an alarm istriggeredunderthecurrentparametersforloadcellalarmsconsistentwithStepC3iof the Task 4 Scope of Work. 1C.Notification that the AIDEA Executive Director will be inviting the General Managers totheJuly25"AIDEA/AEA Board Meeting.(This was later established to be merely an announcement to the IOC and Maintenance Committee members.) 1A.Scope 4 Procedure Mr.Copoulos referred to the Snow Load Mitigation Third Party Review attachment to discuss the Task 4 Scope of Work for snow load monitoring as discussed at the last IOC meeting. Going to Step C and then the three small "is;in the Scope of Work is an outline for an operating procedure that would be adopted to de-energize the Intertie when an alarm is triggered. Mr.Paul Williams (Dryden &LaRue)gave a presentation outlining the aspects of major issues involved in determining the minimum ground clearance acceptable under unbalanced loading conditions. The following discussion ensued to determine factors involved in setting minimum ground clearance. The NESC authorizes a base clearance of 14.5 feet over restricted areas. There's going to be four parts to building up a clearance under an unbalanced load.The first part is the electrical clearance component and that's basically what distance a 138kb line could arc across.That is a subjective calculation.He put 4 and a half feet there;so the electrical component is 4.5 feet. The next part is snow depth.There were three ways he determined possible snow depth.The first one is information from four seasons of snow patrols.The maximum snow depth ever recorded was 64 inches. The other way is to do a mathematical model and do a 35 year return period or use 50 years;it makes the calculation a little more interpretive.Taking data that is available throughout the areatherehecameupwith95inchesoralmost8feetforamaximumsnowdepthinthisarea.8 Feet has never been recorded anywhere to date. The next component is clearance adder.It's a safety factor to account for survey errors or plotting mistakes on where the towers are actually located.From a design standpoint they use a minimum of up to three feet. The last addition to calculations is the obstruction height under the line.Examples given wereaskierwithanextendedaskipolewithatotalreachoftwelvefeetinheight;and a snocat with an eight foot tall antenna on the top with a total calculated height of sixteen feet. The final calculations will need to use factors including NESC calculations,clearance adder,and obstruction height to determine minimum ground clearance. With ground clearance determined;calculations can be made by Dryden &LaRue to determine load limits on the line and outline a new Standard Operational Procedure for de-energizing the Line to be submitted to a Third Party Review. Discussion of the Snow Patrol ensued and it was determined that duel Patrols leaving from Talkeetna and Wasilla are an option although not within the present Budget. Mr.Del LaRue (Dryden &LaRue)suggested the following upgrades to the current system in addition to the patrols:add stations;change out almost all of the equipment to something newer,or add some cameras to give dispatch a visual as to what's going on. It was determined after some discussion that inclinometers do not give out enough valuable information to be installed on any new Stations.Every Tower is being converted to have PV Panels. Mr.Copoulos made the point that Dryden &LaRue need the IOC to make decisions on these issues so that they can move forward with the rest of the Scope Cost Estimate. Mr.Bob Drake (MEA)asked for a change to be made in the Scope of Work.It reads "currently the Line is patrolled from Tower 1 to Tower 231”.However,there are times when the patrol cannot be done due to unfrozen streams,marshes,etc.,and therefore,that part should be changed. Mr.Dale answered that perhaps it should read "when accessible safety patrols will verify the conditions”. Mr.Drake made the point that that on the third page under "E”single "i”the Scope reads that "inquiries should be confidential and should not specifically name any organization”.He disagreed with this statement and said that he believes that it should be taken out.Information should be verifiable and the source of the information known. A discussion ensued as to how confidentiality can become an issue when discussing such inquiries. 1B.Operating Procedure to de-energize the Intertie Mr.Copoulos read from the existing Procedure:"if the Patrol Contractor cannot initiate Patrol at first light as a result of inclement weather and the snow continues to load the conductor spans and one or more load cells are in alarm the Southern Controller shall initiate aerial Patrol”. He went on to read the new Operating Procedure as follows:"to de-energize the Intertie when an alarm is triggered under the current parameters for load cell alarms”. The purpose of this new procedure is to deactivate the Intertie when an alarm goes off.This requires setting a new parameter for load cell alarms.If this cannot realistically be done then other solutions will have to be looked at such as limited Inset Towers set in particular problem areas or some other monitoring. Once the Procedure has been determined it will be submitted to a Third Party Review to be evaluated to help determine whether this system can be deemed as safe and reliable. Mr.Henri Dale (GVEA)made the comment that a new budget will be voted in soon.The moneyputintofurtheringtheSnowLoadMitigationProjectwillbevotedonasanItemintheupcoming new budget. He went on to ask everyone to email him their calculations concerning minimum groundclearanceandaddedthatthenumbersadoptedwillbebyvotebythemajorityasspelledoutin the Intertie contract. 4,Next Meeting Date The next meeting will be scheduled in July 2005,possibly after the BMC meeting at MEA. 5.Adjournment The Meeting adjourned at 12:25pm. BY: Henri Dale,Chairman ATTEST: Alaska Energy Authority,Secretary SNOW LOAD MONITORING PROCEDURE The Snow Load Monitoring System (SLMS)operates continuously for the purpose of advising the Southern Controller of weather conditions that may cause snow to load on the conductors of the Alaskan Intertie.This condition creates the possibility that conductors will unload unevenly which may then lead to conductor unbalance that possibly may then lead to conductor clearance problems.A Patrol Contractor will be . retained as part of the Snow Load Monitoring Procedure. The computer system is supplemented by a Patrol Contractor who performs line patrols at the direction of the Southern Controller or after any snowfall of more that 2”over 24 hours measured at the Susitna High School or the Talkeetna Airport.The Patrol Contractor will check and report to the Southern Controller by e-mail daily. There is a definitive sequence of events that must occur in order to create clearance problems along the Alaskan Intertie.As determined by analysis of previous events,theweightontheinsulatorstringmustincreasebyanaverageminimumof1407Ibs?(over the bare conductor weight)of snow must first accumulate on the conductors in a number of spans to create the possibility for clearance problems which will trigger an alarm on the SLMS.Then the snow must unload from a number of spans but not from all the spans.This creates a situation that may or may not cause a ground clearance problem. If theSLMS indicatesthe Intertiehasoneor more load cell inalarm the SouthernControllershall(1)advise all Intertie participants of the conditions,and (2)immediately initiate de-energizing the Intertie. The Southern Controller will continue to monitor the weather stations at Douglas and Stevens Subs (when available)every 2 hours and continue to monitor the tower which is in alarm.The Southern Controller will call the Patrol Contractor to patrol the line and determine what is occurring and if the line needs to be cleared by the Southern Maintainer.If the Patrol Contractor can not initiate a patrol at first light as a result of inclement weather and the snow continues to load the conductor spans and one or more load cells are in alarm the Southern Controller shall initiate an aerial patrol. GVEA ML&P CEA MEA AEA Herni Dale Doug Hall John Cooley Frank Bettine Bermie Smith ALASKA INTERTIE:OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY,OCTOBER 20,2005 BEGIN AT 10:00 A.M. I.Adoption of prior meeting minutes A.June 9,2005 Revised Interim Meeting Minutes (AIDEA) B.July 21,2005 Meeting Minutes (MEA) II.Approval/Modification of agenda III.Committee reports and correspondence Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget Subcommittee Intertie Status Report Communications Received 1)AMLP/CEA/GVEA letter to AEA (IOC copied) 2)Mat-Su Essential Services Code -IOC letter opposing 3)GeoTech Investigation of Structure #692 4)MEA to AMLP (Southern Operator)letter of 10/18/2005momo>IV.Visitor's Comments Related to Items on Agenda Vv.Recess,if needed VI.Work Session Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee 1)Request a power flow study to look at the SVC upgrades considering recent system changes. F.Budget Subcommittee &Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to Teeland H.RCA Order U-03-100(4) I.Interconnect Agreements (Non-Participants on the Grid) J.Intertie Insurance Issues A?Intertie Snow Loading Problems/Best Practices L.Intertie Contract Adherence discussion M.General DiscussionmoOw> VII.Formal Operating Committee Actions/Recommendations VII.Subcommittee Assignments Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget SubcommitteemmOOwD IX.Determine Agenda for Next Meeting to be hosted by AMLP on January 19,2006 at 10:00. A.Elections X.Adjournment Meeting Location:Chugach Electric Assn - Training Room 5601 Electron Dr. Anchorage,AK 99519 Oct 18 O05 12:57p 10419-2205 "SENT BY:MEA AOMIN &HR;807 761 4940;OCT-18-05 O:a7AN;PAGE 2/2 ” TEA Synergy Works. 12:82 Matanuska Electric Association,Inc. P.O.Box 2929 Polnver,Alaska 99645-2929 Telephone:(907)745-3231 Fax:(YU7)763-9368 October 18,2005 eeViaFacsimileNo_(907)263.5204 Jim Posey General Manager Anchorage Municipal Ligh!&Power 1200 East First Avenue Anchorage.AK 99501 Re:Alaska Intertic Snow Loading Event Dear Mr.Posey: !am writing to you in your Capacity as the Southern Controller of the Alaska Intenie,and in my capacity as Senior Counsel to Matanuska Electric Association,Inc.(MEA).According to information from Talkeetna Airport Flight Services,more than 2 inches ofsnownasfalienatTalkeetnaAirportwithinthepasi24hours.Pursuant to the Snow Load Monitoring Procedure approved by Ine Intertie Operating Committeé ouDecember8.2004.you are now obligated to order a physical inspection of the southern segment of the Alaska Iniertie by tha Patrol Contractor. The Pat'o)Contractor is required to determine,based upon a physical examination of the line,if snow loads on the southern segment of the Alaska Interie havecompromisedpublicsafetybyreducinglineclearance,and whether MEA's crew(s)should be called out to rélieve snow loads from those lines.Prudent viility practice,including prudent risk management practice,requires that this protocol be rigorouslyfollowed.Please inform me al your earliest convenience of the actions being taken by ML&P to protect public safety so that MEA can accurately report on mis matter to its nearly 50,000 members. Sincerely, iO fh heer James L.Walker Senior Counsel! co:Steve Haagenson,President &CEO,GVEABradJanorsky,General Manager,HEA Ron Miller,Executive Director,AIDEAVAEA Bill Stewart,Interim CEQ,Chugach &Ges unone Bad Rectoryoleorm|MATAMUSAAIM)CaumnmNiGAls OFPIC Leger Lee t4Lameinrortie Same onc ty Ceenl gee OCT 18 2008 [o-22-0S SNOW LOAD MONITORING PROCEDURE The Snow Load Monitoring System (SLMS)operates continuously for the purpose of advising the Southern Controller of weather conditions that may cause snow to load on the conductors of the Alaskan Intertie.This condition creates the possibility that conductors will unload unevenly which may then lead to conductor unbalance that possibly may then lead to conductor clearance problems.A Patrol Contractor will be retained as part of the Snow Load Monitoring Procedure. The computer system is supplemented by a Patrol Contractor who performs line patrols at the direction of the Southern Controller Or afher any SROWIST ob ore Wat Ne 24hoursmeasuredattheSusitnaHighSchoolortheTalkeetnaAirport.The Patrol Contractor will check and report to the Southern Controller by e-mail daily. There is a definitive sequence of events that must occur in order to create clearance problems along the Alaskan Intertie.As determined by analysis of previous events,the weight on the insulator string must increase by an average minimum of 1407 Ibs (over the bare conductor weight)of snow must first accumulate on the conductors in a number of spans to create the possibility for clearance problems which will trigger an alarm on the SLMS.Then the snow must unload from a number of spans but not from all the spans. This creates 2 situation that may or may not cause a ground clearance problem. If the SLMS indicates the Intertie has a load cell in alarm the Southern Controller will monitor the weather stations at Douglas and Stevens Subs (when its available)every 2 hours and continue to monitor the tower which is in alarm.The Patrol Contractor will be called out to patrol the line and determine what is occurring and if the line needs to be cleared by the Southern Maintainer. If the Patrol Contractor can not initiate a patrol at first light as a result of inclement weather and the snow continues to load the conductor spans and one or more load cells are in alarm the Southern Controller shall initiate an Ariel patrol.If conditions are such that this cannot be done,the Southern Controller shall advise all Intertie participants of the conditions and prepare to de-energize the Intertie. Approved by the IOC December 8,2004 The Alaska Intertie Agreement Bok Weded!nt AEA's Concerns with Agreement Terms October 20,2005 1. 2, No mechanism in Agreement for capital funding repairs. The lack of capital funding appears to be impacting ability to complete capital repairs. The Agreement is outdated and actual practice differs from Agreement terms. Problematic management structure complicates decision making.The IOC lacks authority to make management decisions.A management structure similar to the Bradley BPMC should be considered. ..The current Agreement requires all five Participants to sign whenever the Agreement is termination is amended,supplemented,or modified.Amendments may not be possible without AEG&T's cooperation.Termination of the Agreement may be the only feasible method of making necessary changes to the Agreement.- h:\all\kreiche\project interties\ak intertie\aca agreement concerns.doc 11.2.3 Schedule for all transfers on the Intertie before 3:00 P.M.Schedules not always done by 1500.Don't do 7 day scheduling. 11.2.5 The lOC may modify this section .May address previous concern 12.2.1 APA/AEA shall develop the budget and schedule for the year,GVEA,has not directly provided long range maint budget.Implication is that this is for AEA fiscal req's. 13.1.3 1OC shall agree upon Intertie metering equipment.MEA removed GVEA's equipment. 15.2 Utilities shall not limit Transmission Service access to the Intertie MEA would not let GVEA upgrade its line. 18.1.2 Each Utilities shall defend and indemnify the other Utility against any claim MEA may be violating this.General AEG&I was original participant Require AI:G&T members to perform the same as AEG&T obligations Alaska Intertie Agreement Suggestions Section Contract Suggestion 2.2.2 Utility terminate 48 mo notice Utility terrninate 48 mo notice but retain bond obligations APA terminate 48 mo notice w/determination action required to improve Railbelt power 2.2.2 systems APA termination remain the same Delete provision.Add provision somewhere to require 75%utility approval of APA bonds.Require APA to fund mandatory2.2.3 Utilities can terminate within 30 days of APA issuing bonds repairs. .'|Delete refund;establish a project-operating fund to hold excess revenues with Trustee (not part of State funds).Limit fund8.4.5 Refund annual excess revenues in proportion to energy use size by requiring funds above limit to reduce following year rates (establish energy rates based on multiple year averages) 8.4.6 Bill annual revenue deficiencies by MITCR Retain but only after project-operating fund is reduced to some minimum limit. 10.1 Specifies GVEA and AML&P as operators Possible r.eyotiating items 10.6 Payment of operators Delete ALL Terminate General FMUS was original participant Remo:'2 references to FMUS PAST PROBLEMS,OTHER SUGGESTIONS: Section Contract Comment Participants shall operate their electric transmission systems interconnected and shall 3.1.2 cooperate in furnishing or receiving through point of interconnection Spirit of this section not being complied with. 3.1.4 Southern Operator has responsibility to coordinate time correction Practice has varied over the years 3.2.2 Each Utility responsible for its Reserve Capacity Obligation Dispute over Soldotna unit spin if the [OC ts unable to agree on a matter within Its jurisdiction,shall be resolved by unanimous agreement of all GMs of the Utilities and Executive Dir.APA/AEA.If failed to reach a unanimous agreement within 20 working days then the matter shall be submitted to binding 9.3.2 arbitration.AMLP claims they wanted to appeal spin issue.The rest of IOC maintains pracess was procedurally flawed. 12.1 APA responsible for Intertie maintenance Need to enforce provisions 12.2 APA to budget for maintenance Need to enforce provisions Utilities providing Transmission Service shall be paid for the use of the Transmission Service 15.3.1 Facilities.Has bezn disputed by MEA.CEA's Bradley Wheeling. 15.4 Transmission rate formula for use of participants lines to get to the Intertie Review the rate formula 17.2.2 Each Utility shall purchase &maintain general liability insurance.Participants named as additional insured.A review is planned. 7.3.2 Insurance policies must have a 30 day notice to all named insured's IOC hasn't seen these in quite a while.A review is planned. jaddendum No.1 Art.Specifies 30%capacity reserves Retain.APA not a party to Addendum. \laska Intertie Agreement Practice Section Contract Actual/Problem Participants shall operate by Prudent utility Practices to minimize disturbances propogating to 3.1.5 other systems.AEG?does not operate the MEA system this way. 3.1.12 All Intertie Power transfers shall be scheduled in advance and billings based on schedules RCA ruling ordered paying MEA wheeling on metered quantities. AEA will be Participant when tt sell Power to a non-participant and is connected to the 4.1.1 participants'interconnected system.AEA/AIDEA Bradley Sales to SES 7.2.1 1OC shall determine the MITCR by first of June MITCR calculated during budget process.Rarely occurs before June 1 73 1IOC may establish a different transfer capability and shall reduce the MITCR of each Utility Max Intertie transfer is 70 MW.This has been adjusted upwards over time but MITCR calculations still use old numbers. Modifications to Intertie shall be designed and constructed so as not to reduce its reliability subject to Prudent Utility Practice and reasonable economics.Design will be submitted to |OC 74.1 for comments,and comments will be incorporated.Stevens Sub recommendations not incorporated. intertie costs will be estimated and budgeted by APA/AEA for the ensuring fiscal yr.,July 7 to June 30.The budget shall be provided to the Participants 13 months before the fiscal yr.for review and comment.APA/AEA shall annually establish the Intertie budget and submit it to the 8.1.3 APA/JAEA Board for approval.Budget due 13 mo in advance.APA board approval.On March 1 the Utilities shall submit to APA/AEA projected usage in kwh on a monthly basis 8.2.1 for the following fiscal year.APA reguest for data typically in April APA/AEA shall prepare Intertie annual usage estimate in kwh's and provide to the Utilities by April 1.The estimate shall in no event be less than the amount equal to 30%of the kwh's that could be transferred by operation of the Intertie at the maximum rated transfer capacity at 70 8.2.2 MW -Usually done while compiling the budget (june/july)Participant's MITCR in accordance with Sec./.2 multiplied by one-twelfth of the Intertie 14.1.2 Capacity Rate APA reimbursed for capacity all at once for cash flow reasons. 8.4.6 Bill annual revenue deficiencies by MITCR May cn!y have applied in FYO5. IOC shall consist of one representative by each Participant.Elect a Chairman annually at the first meeting of each calendar year.Recommendations and decisions of the IOC shall be ' 9.1.1 adopted if approved by 75%majority of total membership.Elections not always at first meeting of year. 1OC shall establish operating procedures affecting Intertie operations.IOC has no authority to modify this Agreement.IOC changes within the the IOC responsibility shall be effective when 9.1.2 signed by at 75%of the Participants.Procedures ratified and recorded by voice vote.No signatures. APA/AEA will contract with MEA,a member of AEG&I for use of a portion MEA's transmission line that will be part of the Intertie between Douglas and Teeland Substations.APA/AEA 10.1.2.1 delegates to AMLP responsibility for operation.APA had utilities front the MEA TSA dispute. For purposes of the Intertie costs pursuant Sec.8.2 and to provide information required to obtain operations budget appropriation from the legislature,AMLP and GVEA shall develop annually and submit to APA/AEA a scope of operations and budget no later than 14 months before the budget fiscal year.APA/AEA shall establish scope of operations and Budget based 10.3.1 on the IOC,AMLP and GVEA and provide to the utilities 13 months before the fiscal year.APA no longer submits budget to legislature for appropriations.Don't do 14 months early. Utilities shall provide written comments to the scope of operations and budget to APA/VAEA 712 10.3.2 months the budget fiscal year.Budget is discussed (IOC and Budget Subc)but generally no written comments. With written approved of ali utilities the final scope of the O &B of the Intertie.APA/AEA will 10.3.4 pay AMLP and GVEA for the O&D.No written approval.GVEA and AMLP no longer reimbursed. 10.3.1-10.3.5 Operator expense budgets Delete.Practice is not to pay operators,it part of their G&T business. 10.3.6 APA/AEA shall present the final O &B to the Legislature AEA doesn't 't present budget to legislature. 0.6 APAJAEA will AMLP &GVEA the fix cost of the year Northern and Southern operators operate for free. 1.2.2 Power Energy Shall be schedule on an hourly basis Schedules occasionally changed prior to next hour. Addendum No.1 Art §Specifies operating reserves and allocation Retain.APA not a party to Addendum. R&R (and allocation)Uo nrg rtasa bn fdlh nee re Role over the end of the Year Budget Surplus to the next year Budget on calendar | IOC and the Budget Subcommittee to be recorded for the minutes Modify Budget process to levelize cost structure Have a mid year Budget review and the authority to add to the Budget [3-| Bernie Smith From:Brian Bjorkquist [Brian_Bjorkquist@law.state.ak.us]Sent:Thursday,September 08,2005 3:23 PM To:Bernie Smith;Karl Reiche;Ron Miller Subject:Re:Update on the lOC Bernie: Do you have all of this in written form from the IOC?Based upon confusion that has arisen in the recent past,I suggest you make sure everything is in written form,with clarity as to who is doing what,and that all utilities agree its the current protocol at the next IOC meeting (or even before that meeting via e-mail circulation). MEA recently complained that the IOC did not properly adopt the snow-load protocol as an alternative to the inset tower project.Is that on the IOC agenda for the next meeting? In addition to the points you mention below,I understand that another component of the protocol is that ML&P,as southern operator,has discretion to de-energize whenever it determines that conditions warrant.That should be part of the written protocol also. I have heard D&L assert that the SLMS is sufficent to accurately demonstrate the height of the T-line to bare ground at all times (i.e.,D&L guarantees that accuracy).Is that in a written opinion from D&L? My concern here is that D&L also repeatedly asserted that the SLMS had monitors every two miles,without revealing that the monitors on any particular phase may be three or more times that distance.It was not clear to me that D&L continued to stand behind its original statements that the SLMS report accurately to guarantee T-line height.I interpreted Paul Williams'reaction to MEA's comments at the last IOC meeting as suggesting that D&L needed to do some additional analysis of the SLMS. If D&L is not guaranteeing that the SLMS provides accurate T-line heights to bare ground, D&L needs to recommend sufficient upgrades so that they can guarantee T-line height. Otherwise,MEA would apparently be correct -the SLMS would not appear to be adequate to ensure safety -and the new protocols would appear to be of dubious value. What is D&L doing on the "Intertie Inset Structure Layout?"Is that the project MEA complains was abandoned,or something else? Thanks.Brian >>>Bernie Smith <bsmith@aidea.org>9/8/2005 2:54:47 PM >>> AEA has issued NTPs to Dryden &LaRue (D &L)to finish the Snow Load Monitoring and the Intertie Inset Structure Layout,and Intertie Battery Replacement.We need D &L to finish the Snow Load so that a third party review can start (approved in 2006 budget). The Snow Load Monitoring that is in place now is the following: 1.HDR has a NTP for Ground Patrol on the Intertie. 2.MEA flies the Intertie. 3.In place is the 23'as the minimum recommended ground clearance consisting of 4.5'electrical;5.5'for snow;1'for safety factor;and,12'for obstruction height (skier with 4'pole), the maximum acceptable snow loads before the line must be de-energized. I am waiting for Henri Dale IOC chairman to send out the comments from the utilities on the improvements to the Intertie Agreement although they may the same as the 11 points inthe8-31-05 letter to Ron Miller from the Utilities GMs. The next IOC meeting is 10-20-2005 at CEA's office. Alaska Intertie Operating Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday,June 9,2005 10:00 a.m.-AIDEA Board Room 1.CALL TO ORDER Mr.Henri Dale of Golden Valley Electric Association called the meeting of the IOC to order at 10:05 a.m.on Thursday June 9,2005 from the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority's Board Room,Anchorage,Alaska,to conduct a joint meeting with the Maintenance Subcommittee to discuss the adoption of a Standard Operating Procedure for de-energizing the Alaska Intertie under unbalanced loading conditions. 2.ROLL CALL Roll was called by Mr.Henri Dale.The following members were present: Rich Piech Henri Dale Art Copoulos John Cooley Doug Hall Henry Dale Bob Day Charlie Cambell Tom Kelly Bernie Smith Bob Janorschke Bob Drake Jim Walker Brian Bjorkquist Del LaRue Paul Williams Karl Reiche Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA)(Teleconference) Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA/AEA) Chugach Electric Association (CEA) Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AML&P) Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AML&P) Chugach Electric Association (CEA) Matanuska Electric Association (MEA) Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA/AEA) Homer Electric Association (HEA) Matanuska Electric Association (MEA) Matanuska Electric Association (MEA) Department of Law Dryden &LaRue Dryden &LaRue Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA/AEA) The meeting opened with a discussion of an earlier email that was sent out to inform everyone that this |OC meeting would be tape recorded. 3.AGENDA COMMENTS Mr.Art Copoulos (AIDEA/AEA)asked to have three Items added to the Agenda. 1A.AEA's request to adopt the Scope 4 Procedure in funding. 1B.To adopt an Operating Procedure to de-energize the Alaska Intertie when an alarm is triggered under the current parameters for load cell alarms consistent with Step C 3 i of the Task 4 Scope of Work. 1C.Notification that the AIDEA Executive Director will be inviting the General Managers totheJuly25"AIDEA/AEA Board Meeting.(This was later established to be merely an announcement to the IOC and Maintenance Committee members.) 1A.Scope 4 Procedure Mr.Copoulos referred to the Snow Load Mitigation Third Party Review attachment to discuss the Task 4 Scope of Work for snow load monitoring as discussed at the last IOC meeting. Going to Step C and then the three small "is;in the Scope of Work is an outline for an operating procedure that would be adopted to de-energize the Intertie when an alarm is triggered. Mr.Paul Williams (Dryden &LaRue)gave a presentation outlining the aspects of major issues involved in determining the minimum ground clearance acceptable under unbalanced loading conditions. The following discussion ensued to determine factors involved in setting minimum ground clearance. The NESC authorizes a base clearance of 14.5 feet over restricted areas. There's going to be four parts to building up a clearance under an unbalanced load.The first part is the electrical clearance component and that's basically what distance a 138kb line could arc across.That is a subjective calculation.He put 4 and a half feet there;so the electrical component is 4.5 feet. The next part is snow depth.There were three ways he determined possible snow depth.The first one is information from four seasons of snow patrols.The maximum snow depth ever recorded was 64 inches. The other way is to do a mathematical model and do a 35 year return period or use 50 years;itmakesthecalculationalittlemoreinterpretive.Taking data that is available throughout the areatherehecameupwith95inchesoralmost8feetforamaximumsnowdepthinthisarea.8 Feet has never been recorded anywhere to date. The next component is clearance adder.It's a safety factor to account for survey errors or plotting mistakes on where the towers are actually located.From a design standpoint they use a minimum of up to three feet. The last addition to calculations is the obstruction height under the line.Examples given wereaskierwithanextendedaskipolewithatotalreachoftwelvefeetinheight;and a snocat with an eight foot tall antenna on the top with a total calculated height of sixteen feet. The final calculations will need to use factors including NESC calculations,clearance adder,and obstruction height to determine minimum ground clearance. With ground clearance determined;calculations can be made by Dryden &LaRue to determine load limits on the line and outline a new Standard Operational Procedure for de-energizing the Line to be submitted to a Third Party Review. Discussion of the Snow Patrol ensued and it was determined that duel Patrols leaving from Talkeetna and Wasilla are an option although not within the present Budget. Mr.Del LaRue (Dryden &LaRue)suggested the following upgrades to the current system in addition to the patrols:add stations;change out almost all of the equipment to something newer,or add some cameras to give dispatch a visual as to what's going on. It was determined after some discussion that inclinometers do not give out enough valuable information to be installed on any new Stations.Every Tower is being converted to have PV Panels. Mr.Copoulos made the point that Dryden &LaRue need the IOC to make decisions on these issues so that they can move forward with the rest of the Scope Cost Estimate. Mr.Bob Drake (MEA)asked for a change to be made in the Scope of Work.It reads "currently the Line is patrolled from Tower 1 to Tower 231”.However,there are times when the patrol cannot be done due to unfrozen streams,marshes,etc.,and therefore,that part should be changed. .Mr.Dale answered that perhaps it should read "when accessible safety patrols will verify the conditions”. Mr.Drake made the point that that on the third page under "E”single "i”the Scope reads that "inquiries should be confidential and should not specifically name any organization”.He disagreed with this statement and said that he believes that it should be taken out.Information should be verifiable and the source of the information known. A discussion ensued as to how confidentiality can become an issue when discussing such inquiries. 1B.Operating Procedure to de-energize the Intertie Mr.Copoulos read from the existing Procedure:"if the Patrol Contractor cannot initiate Patrol atfirstlightasaresultofinclementweatherandthesnowcontinuestoloadtheconductorspans and one or more load cells are in alarm the Southern Controller shall initiate aerial Patrol'. He went on to read the new Operating Procedure as follows:"to de-energize the Intertie when an alarm is triggered under the current parameters for load cell alarms”. The purpose of this new procedure is to deactivate the Intertie when an alarm goes off.This requires setting a new parameter for load cell alarms.If this cannot realistically be done then other solutions will have to be looked at such as limited Inset Towers set in particular problem areas or some other monitoring. Once the Procedure has been determined it will be submitted to a Third Party Review to be evaluated to help determine whether this system can be deemed as safe and reliable. Mr.Henri Dale (GVEA)made the comment that a new budget will be voted in soon.The money put into furthering the Snow Load Mitigation Project will be voted on as an Item in the upcoming new budget. He went on to ask everyone to email him their calculations concerning minimum ground clearance and added that the numbers adopted will be by vote by the majority as spelled out in the Intertie contract. 4.Next Meeting Date The next meeting will be scheduled in July 2005,possibly after the BMC meeting at MEA. 5.Adjournment The Meeting adjourned at 12:25pm. BY: Henri Dale,Chairman ATTEST: Alaska Energy Authority,Secretary 1OC Budget Subcommittee Meeting Tuesday,June 12,2005 2:00 a.m.-AIDEA Board Room 1.ROLL CALL The following members were present: Henri Dale Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) Art Copoulos Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA/AEA) John Cooley Chugach Electric Association (CEA) Bernie Smith Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA/AEA) Bob Day Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AML&P) The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the Alaska Intertie 2005/2006 Budget. Opening comments by Mr.Henri Dale (GVEA):The budget surplus does not carry over into the following year.Surplus funds are refunded and a new budget voted on to cover projects and repairs over the next fiscal year. A review of the Alaska Intertie FY 2004 was 2005 Budget was as follows: Mr.Bob Day (MEA)noted that the budget does not include funds for the cost of the upgrades to be determined by the Third Party Review.He expects bills to be coming in from Dryden &LaRue fortheworktheyarepresentlydoing.He suggested additional funds be incorporated for those bills. Mr.Art Copoulos (AIDEA/AEA)suggested inquiring of Dryden &LaRue of any current balance due as well as anticipated balances in the coming fiscal year.Additional $20,000 over estimate suggested to cover future consults work. Mr.Dale agreed with the suggestion, Mr.Bernie Smith (AIDEA/AEA)inquired why the budget meeting was taking place after the expiration of the fiscal year. Mr.Copoulos explained that the meeting usually takes place in July due to the information needed from the 1OC July meeting before setting the new budget. Mr.Smith made the suggestion for a mid-year budget review. Mr.Dale explained that if items come up that do not fit into the budget they can be submitted to the |OC for approval but agreed that a mid year review is appropriate. Mr.Smith set a tentative date for a mid year review on January 15°2006. a A discussion ensued concerning payment for the three modules contracted for Bradley.They need to be guaranteed for three years to ensure that they are the same models as well as the same price.It is next to impossible to guarantee the price for three years,and it was debated if AIDEA would loan Bradley the funds needed to outright buy them.AIDEA needs projects over nine (9) million to bond them.In the interim,1,150,000.will be put into the budget to cover the cost of the first two modules. The next meeting will be on July 21,2005 to vote on the revised numbers. G/L ACCOUNT ALASKA INTERTIE FY 2004 vs 2005 Budget REVENUES E-501-47000-331 E-501-47000-332 E-501-47000-333 E-501-47000-334 E-501-41000-000 E-501-56100-331 E-501-56100-332 E-501-56200-331 E-501-56300-338 E-501-56500-337 E-501-56600-000 E-501-56600-338 E-501-56600-338 E-501-56600-338 E-501-56600-338 E-501-56700-000 E-501-56700-337 E-501-57000-331 E-501-57000-333 E-501-57000-333 E-501-57000-333 E-501-57000-337 E-501-57100-331 E-501-57100-337 E-501-57101-337 GVEA MLP CEA AEGT INTEREST TOTAL REVENUES EXPENSES FERC 561 -Load Dispatching GVEA Northern Controller ML&P Southern Controller FERC 562 -Station Operation Expenses GVEA-substation electricity usage FERC 563 -Overhead Line Expenses GVEA -Weather monitoring equipment FERC 565 -Transmission of electricity by others MEA Wheeling -Holly Rd to Douglas FERC 566 -Miscellaneous transmission expense SCADA&voice circuits (SOA) Cell phones for weather monitoring PV Panel Installation Weather Monitoring Support Contract Weather Monitoring Battery Changeout Intertie Ground Safety Patrol SLMS upgrades Intertie Mitigation (3rd Party Review) FERC 567 -Transmission Expenses -Rents Rents -Alaska Railroad MEA -Talkeetna Storage FERC 570 -Maintenance of station equipment GVEA -Healy Cantwell,Goldhill CEA Teeland Substation CEA Douglass -Teeland Relay SVC Replacement One-time savings account for SVC's MEA -Douglas substation FERC 571 -Maintenance of overhead lines GVEA Northern Maintenance MEA Southern Maintenance MEA-Landing Pads APPROVED PROPOSED Budget FY 2005 Budget FY 2006 1,843,290 42,347 68,039 56,636 0 0 $2,010,312 $0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 220,000 220,000 220,000 220,000 114,962 530,000 114,962 530,000 270,000 234,000 40,000 10,000 50,000 50,000 60,000 60,000 30,000 30,000 50,000 50,000 +30,000 140,000 35,000 610,000 489,000 600 600 7,200 7,200 7,800 7,800 125,250 100,250 30,000 46,500 25,000 19,000 55,000 4,150,000 (107,668)(53,563) 10,000 5,000 137,582 1,267,187 82,193 82,193 60,000 60,000 10,000 00,000 cost allocated based on %of state system usage to be determined at July 10Cc meeting with additional 20,000 for future expenses trf $16,500, routine $30,000 budgetary estimate -options remain undefined savings account balance of $53653.0 Additional!30k for line clearing E-501-57100-331 GVEA-Landing Pads 30,000 30,000 E-501-57101-331 GVEA-Adjust Guys 24,000 24,000 E-501-57102-331 GVEA-Northern ROW clearing 24,000 24,000 MEA-Tower Repair Data to be revised for 06 budget GVEA -Repair tower 250,000 250,000 E-501-57102-337 MEA-Southern ROW clearing 100,000 287,000 580,193 1,457,193 FERC 920 -AEA Administrative Costs E-501-7XXXX-000 Personal Services,travel and other costs 60,000 70,000 60,000 70,000 FERC 920 -1OC Administrative Costs E-501-92302-000 Legal Expenses 0 0 0 0 FERC 924 -Property Insurance E-501-92401-000 AF iIntertie -Insurance 270,438 200,000 Risk Management Fee 3,000 3,000 E-501-92402-000 Insurance Risk assessment 50,000 273,438 253,000 TOTAL EXPENSE $2,011,975 $4,302,180 SURPLUS (SHORTAGE)-$1,663 D&L preliminary estimate 314 to 438 estimate Shauna Howell (5 \ From:Bernie Smith Sent:Thursday,September 08,2005 2:22 PM To:Shauna Howell Subject:FW:1OC Budget for 2005/2006 and meeting minutes Attachments:Final Copy of June 9,2005 meeting minutes.doc;IOC Budget Subcommittee Meeting - 05.doc FY] From:Bernie Smith Sent:Wednesday,July 20,2005 2:30 PM To:Bernie Smith;'Henri F.Dale';"Robert C Drake';'Day,Robert H.';"John Cooley';Art Copoulos Cec:Brian Bjorkquist;Ron Miller Subject:RE:IOC Budget for 2005/2006 and meeting minutes - The minutes have been revised. W\2 ZI Final Copy of June IOC Budget 9,2005 mee...sbcommittee Meetin From:Bernie Smith Sent:Tuesday,July 19,2005 3:39 PM To:'Henri F.Dale';Robert C Drake;Day,Robert H.;'John Cooley';Art Copoulos;Bernie Smith Ce:Brian Bjorkquist;Ron Miller Subject:IOC Budget for 2005/2006 and meeting minutes <<File:AFI 2005 BUDGET VS 2006 BUDGETfinal.xls >><<File:AFMITR 2006.xls >><<File:Alaska Intertie FY O6Usage Projections.xls >><<File:Final Copy of June 9,2005 meeting minutes.doc >><<File:IOC Budget Subcommittee Meeting 7-12-05.doc >> Revised munites . Cor] [(>-- Alaska Intertie Operating Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday,June 9,2005 10:00 a.m.-AIDEA Board Room 1.CALL TO ORDER Mr.Henri Dale of Golden Valley Electric Association called the meeting of the IOC to order at 10:05 a.m.on Thursday June 9,2005 from the Alaska Industrial Development and ExportAuthority's Board Room,Anchorage,Alaska,to conduct a joint meeting with the MaintenanceSubcommitteetodiscusstheadoptionofaStandardOperatingProcedureforde-energizing the Alaska Intertie under unbalanced loading conditions. 2.ROLL CALL Roll was called by Mr.Henri Dale.The following members were present: Rich Piech Henri Dale Art Copoulos John Cooley Doug Hall Henry Dale Bob Day Charlie Cambell Tom Kelly Bernie Smith Bob Janorschke Bob Drake Jim Walker Brian Bjorkquist Del LaRue Paul Williams Karl Reiche Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA)(Teleconference) Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA/AEA) Chugach Electric Association (CEA) Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AML&P) Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AML&P) Chugach Electric Association (CEA) Matanuska Electric Association (MEA) Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA/AEA) Homer Electric Association (HEA) Matanuska Electric Association (MEA) Matanuska Electric Association (MEA) Department of Law Dryden &LaRue Dryden &LaRue Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA/AEA) The meeting opened with a discussion of an earlier email that was sent out to inform everyone that this |OC meeting would be tape recorded. 3.AGENDA COMMENTS Mr.Art Copoulos (AIDEA/AEA)asked to have three Items added to the Agenda. 1A.AEA's request to adopt the Scope 4 Procedure in funding. 1B.To adopt an Operating Procedure to de-energize the Alaska Intertie when an alarm is triggered under the current parameters for load cell alarms consistent with Step C 3 i of the Task 4 Scope of Work. 1C.Notification that the AIDEA Executive Director will be inviting the General Managers totheJuly25"AIDEA/AEA Board Meeting.(This was later established to be merely an announcement to the 1|OC and Maintenance Committee members.) 1A.Scope 4 Procedure Mr.Copoulos referred to the Snow Load Mitigation Third Party Review attachment to discuss the Task 4 Scope of Work for snow load monitoring as discussed at the last IOC meeting. Going to Step C and then the three small 'i's;in the Scope of Work is an outline for an operating procedure that would be adopted to de-energize the Intertie when an alarm is triggered. Mr.Paul Williams (Dryden &LaRue)gave a presentation outlining the aspects of major issues involved in determining the minimum ground clearance acceptable under unbalanced loading conditions. The following discussion ensued to determine factors involved in setting minimum ground clearance. The NESC authorizes a base clearance of 14.5 feet over restricted areas. There's going to be four parts to building up a clearance under an unbalanced load.The first part is the electrical clearance component and that's basically what distance a 138kb line could arc across.That is a subjective calculation.He put 4 and a half feet there;so the electrical component is 4.5 feet. The next part is snow depth.There were three ways he determined possible snow depth.The first one is information from four seasons of snow patrols.The maximum snow depth ever recorded was 64 inches. The other way is to do a mathematical model and do a 35 year return period or use 50 years;it makes the calculation a little more interpretive.Taking data that is available throughout the area there he came up with 95 inches or almost 8 feet for a maximum snow depth in this area.8 Feet has never been recorded anywhere to date. The next component is clearance adder.It's a safety factor to account for survey errors or plotting mistakes on where the towers are actually located.From a design standpoint they use a minimum of up to three feet. The last addition to calculations is the obstruction height under the line.Examples given were a skier with an extended a ski pole with a total reach of twelve feet in height;and a snocat with an eight foot tall antenna on the top with a total calculated height of sixteen feet. The final calculations will need to use factors including NESC calculations,clearance adder,and obstruction height to determine minimum ground clearance. With ground clearance determined;calculations can be made by Dryden &LaRue to determine load limits on the line and outline a new Standard Operational Procedure for de-energizing the Line to be submitted to a Third Party Review. Discussion of the Snow Patrol ensued and it was determined that duel Patrols leaving from Talkeetna and Wasilla are an option although not within the present Budget. Mr.Del LaRue (Dryden &LaRue)suggested the following upgrades to the current system in addition to the patrols:add stations;change out almost all of the equipment to something newer,or add some cameras to give dispatch a visual as to what's going on. It was determined after some discussion that inclinometers do not give out enough valuable information to be installed on any new Stations.Every Tower is being converted to have PV Panels. Mr.Copoulos made the point that Dryden &LaRue need the IOC to make decisions on these issues so that they can move forward with the rest of the Scope Cost Estimate. Mr.Bob Drake (MEA)asked for a change to be made in the Scope of Work.It reads "currently the Line is patrolled from Tower 1 to Tower 231”.However,there are times when the patrol cannot be done due to unfrozen streams,marshes,etc.,and therefore,that part should be changed. Mr.Dale answered that perhaps it should read "when accessible safety patrols will verify the conditions”. Mr.Drake made the point that that on the third page under "E”single "i”the Scope reads that "inquiries should be confidential and should not specifically name any organization”.He disagreed with this statement and said that he believes that it should be taken out.Information should be verifiable and the source of the information known. A discussion ensued as to how confidentiality can become an issue when discussing such inquiries. 1B.Operating Procedure to de-energize the Intertie Mr.Copoulos read from the existing Procedure:"if the Patrol Contractor cannot initiate Patrol at first light as a result of inclement weather and the snow continues to load the conductor spans and one or more load cells are in alarm the Southern Controller shall initiate aerial Patrol”. He went on to read the new Operating Procedure as follows:"to de-energize the Intertie when an alarm is triggered under the current parameters for load cell alarms'. The purpose of this new procedure is to deactivate the Intertie when an alarm goes off.This requires setting a new parameter for load cell alarms.If this cannot realistically be done then other solutions will have to be looked at such as limited Inset Towers set in particular problem areas or some other monitoring. Once the Procedure has been determined it will be submitted to a Third Party Review to be evaluated to help determine whether this system can be deemed as safe and reliable. Mr.Henri Dale (GVEA)made the comment that a new budget will be voted in soon.The money put into furthering the Snow Load Mitigation Project will be voted on as an Item in the upcoming new budget. He went on to ask everyone to email him their calculations concerning minimum ground clearance and added that the numbers adopted will be by vote by the majority as spelled out in _the Intertie contract. 4.Next Meeting Date The next meeting will be scheduled in July 2005,possibly after the BMC meeting at MEA. 5.Adjournment The Meeting adjourned at 12:25pm. BY: Henri Dale,Chairman ATTEST: Alaska Energy Authority,Secretary IOC Budget Subcommittee Meeting Tuesday,June 12,2005 2:00 a.m.-AIDEA Board Room 1.ROLL CALL The following members were present: Henri Dale Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) Art Copoulos Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA/AEA) John Cooley Chugach Electric Association (CEA) Bernie Smith Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA/AEA) Bob Day Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AML&P) The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the Alaska Intertie 2005/2006 Budget. Opening comments by Mr.Henri Dale (GVEA):The budget surplus does not carry over into the following year.Surplus funds are refunded and a new budget voted on to cover projects and repairs over the next fiscal year. A review of the Alaska Intertie FY 2004 was 2005 Budget was as follows: Mr.Bob Day (MEA)noted that the budget does not include funds for the cost of the upgrades to be determined by the Third Party Review.He expects bills to be coming in from Dryden &LaRue for the work they are presently doing.He suggested additional funds be incorporated for those bills. Mr.Art Copoulos (AIDEA/AEA)suggested inquiring of Dryden &LaRue of any current balance due as well as anticipated balances in the coming fiscal year.Additional $20,000 over estimate suggested to cover future consults work. Mr.Dale agreed with the suggestion, Mr.Bernie Smith (AIDEA/AEA)inquired why the budget meeting was taking place after the expiration of the fiscal year. Mr.Copoulos explained that the meeting usually takes place in July due to the information needed from the IOC July meeting before setting the new budget. Mr.Smith made the suggestion for a mid-year budget review. Mr.Dale explained that if items come up that do not fit into the budget they can be submitted to the 1OC for approval but agreed that a mid year review is appropriate. Mr.Smith set a tentative date for a mid year review on January 15°2006. ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY,JANUARY(29)2006(MUNIC LIGHT &POWER -CONFERENCE ROOM) Present: Bernie Smith AlaskeindusirialDeveteprrentand-Expert Authority (AIBEA) Henri Dale Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA)-1OC Chairman Frank Bettine Alaska Electric G&T (AEGT) John Cooley Chugach Electric Association (CEA) Doug Hall Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AMLP) Absent: Visitor: Kevin Dunham Chugach Electric Association (CEA) Del LaRue Dryden &LaRue (D&L) Ken Langford Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AMLP) Brian Carey a i i EA) Paul Williams Dryden &LaRue (D&L) Karl Reiche + Mark Peery Homer Electric Association (HEA) Brian Bjorkquist Dept of Law,State of AK The meeting was called to order at 10:24 A.M. I ADOPTION OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES The June 9,2005 revised interim minutes (lata)was adopted.The July 21,2005 minutes (MEA)have not been submitted. The October 20,2005 minutes (CEA)was adopted. The November 16,2005 interim minutes (ALIBEA)have not been submitted. The November 30,2005 interim minutes (teleconf)have not been submitted.MOOD>i APPROVAL/MODIFICATION OF AGENDA Approved without modifications. HI COMMITTEE CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS A.Dispatch Subcommittee -Has not met this quarter. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Has not met this quarter. C.Machine/Rating Subcommittee -Has not met this quarter Alaska Intertie Operating Con...u.ee Page 2 of 6 Vi Meeting Minutes -.hursday,January 19,2006 at Municipal Light &Power SCADA/Metering/Communication Subcommittee -Has not met this quarter. Maintenance Subcommittee -Has not met this quarter. Budget Subcommittee -Has not met Intertie Status Report -No outage report submitted at this meeting.The Intertie is currently out for scheduled untwisting of the bundled conductors. Communications Received 1)11/14/05 MEA letter to AEA -no comments 2)11/22/05 MEA letter to AEA -no comments 3)12/6/05 MEA letter to AEA -no comments 4)1/6/06 MLP letter to MEA -no comments VISITOR'S COMMENTS RELATED TO ITEMS ON AGENDA Visitors will comment on sections of interest during the Work Session. RECESS Recess was skipped at 1037,but Lunch was from 1150-1220. WORK SESSION The work session began;discussions followed the agenda below. A. B. Dispatch Subcommittee --The September 15,2006 outage which involved both Bradley units oscillating together (a new phenomenon)as opposed to against each other was briefly discussed.It was felt that both the Dispatch Subcommittee and the Reliability Subcommittee should work together to provide a report. Reliability Subcommittee -See comments in section VI-A above. Alaska Intertie Operating Conu.s..uee Page 3 of 6 Cc. Meeting Minutes -,hursday,January 19,2006 at Municipal Light &Power Machine Ratings Subcommittee The IOC discussed the results of Randy Johnson's recent study which investigated aero derivatives and wind generation in the rail belt.This report wasn't commissioned nor reviewed by the Machine Ratings Subcommittee but is of interest to all of us.In general, it found that wholesale replacement of Frames with Aero derivatives would degrade the frequency response of the interconnected system. SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee CEA discussed plans between themselves and AMLP to install a remote backup control center by OS!incase of an emergency that were to affect one of their existing control centers. The !OC discussed briefly ICCP and the Communications Vender change.Currently there are problems with interconnecting to the systems in CEA's equipment. GVEA is replacing the Douglas data recorder (IOC equipment).MEA is replacing some meters there.Itis important that the SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee ensure there is coordination between these two projects. Maintenance Subcommittee Discussed the Teeland SVC renumbering project.It appears their may be both breakers and switches that have the same numbers.Very important that the drawings also be updated along with new device placards. Paul!Williams (D&L)says there are some load cells that intermittently give bad readings. He's not sure at this time if its hardware or software.We only have one spare load cell. He plans to investigate this later in the year.The committee would like to know where the problem lies before it starts stocking up on spare cells. Paul also brought to our attention that Hoar frost is building up on the conductors.If this should remain for a long period of time,it will make a good base for additional snow loading when and if it starts snowing again. The !OC discussed that some marker balls are missing.MEA would like more time to investigate methods of installation. Budget Subcommittee The budget was reviewed by the IOC at mid year.Shellie Helton of AIDEA/AEA was teleconferenced into the meeting to answer questions.The budget looks ok at this time and has a surplus.MEA noted that their clearing contractor is currently working which was a large budget item. Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to Teeland The Project Management Agreement has still not been agreed upon.There is a meeting scheduled between AGI (AMLP)and Rutz (AEA)tomorrow. RCA Order U-03-100(4) Although the Court has not yet begun deliberations,opening briefs are being filed. Alaska Intertie Operating Conimuwee Meeting Minutes -.hursday,January 19,2006 Page 4 of 6 at Municipal Light &Power Interconnect Aqreements (Non-Participants on the Grid) -Henri has collected Interconnect Agreements from GVEA,CEA and an outside utility. Henri to propose some draft language to the IOC. Intertie Insurance Issues -Bernie informed us that the terrorist insurance has been declined. -The committee asked Bernie to talk to Mike Cunningham about having an insurance review done.Mike had conducted a similar review for the Bradley Lake participants. Intertie Snow Loading Problems/Best Practices - Itwas noted that the Web sites have been inaccurate and that one of the sites records water equivalent instead of snow depth. --It was suggested to do patrols based on load cells instead of snow depth.Del pointed out that there is value to having the regular patrols done independent of the load cells as a double check.The group decided to keep the November 16,2005 protocol as it is. -The group discussed using a "video cam and yardstick”approach to measuring the snow depth at Stevens.Frank to look into this further. -Dé&lLasked the group for clarification on some of the comments they had received on the Snow Load Mitigation Report.Clarifications were made and the final report is due ina couple of weeks. Intertie Contract Adherence Spreadsheet AMLP stated that their interpretation of the spreadsheet was that many of the lead times (mostly to do with budgeting)that we were currently not following was to remain that way. GVEA explained that the |OC doesn't have the authority to change the lead times,so the contractual procedures need to be followed.This means for the next budget cycle,the utilities will need to budget for the next two years to catch up on the lead time issue. Recording Meetings -The IOC discussed the recent practice of recording the meetings.The feeling of the body was that it inhibited frank open discussion of sensitive issues,extracts of which could be taken out of context.The transcripts from these recordings were extremely long and not useful as "Minutes”. -The !1OC will no longer be recorded.GVEA will provide a clerk for the next regular meeting in Fairbanks. General Discussion -None. Alaska Intertie Operating Conumuee Meeting Minutes shursday,January 19,2006 Page 5 of 6 at Municipal Light &Power Vil FORMAL OPERATING COMMITTEE ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS Elections for Chairman and Vice Chairman were conducted John Cooley of CEA was nominated Chairman and elected unanimously. Henri Dale of GVEA was nominated Vice Chairman and elected unanimously. Signature page attached. yenaeey I],Z2e06ocMeats,eLvesrong .The commutticwheSikUmamimoral John Coo fey of Churcyack as Chas mowHenri;Dale 2,GUEA wo Vice Chawdv err CAVSA Je 4k i/ts(o« ALOTC shel[Ree -jf 1 Yor Vill SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS A.Dispatch Subcommittee -Meet with Reliability/Protection Subcommittee and review September 15,2005 outage. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -Meet with Dispatch Subcommittee and review September 15,2005 outage. Cc.Machine/Rating Subcommittee D.SCADA/Metering/Communication Subcommittee -Coordinate with MEA on meter/recorder replacement project. -Investigate communications at Stevens Sub. -Continue to work to find solution for communications vendor change project. E.Maintenance Subcommittee -Kevin Dunham to spearhead Teeland SVC renumbering project.Keep the Subcommittee in formed of your progress. Alaska Intertie Operating Corimintee Meeting Minutes -vhursday,January 19,2006 Page 6 of 6 at Municipal Light &Power -D&L to keep subcommittee informed of Load Cell problems and potential solutions. -Subcommittee to investigate best way to install new marker balls. -AEAtosend out RFP to investigate current SVC requirements and interim requirements during controls change out. -AEGT to investigate video at Stevens for snow depth measurement.AEA to finish RFP for 3%party review of Snow Load Practices. F.Budget Subcommittee Bernie to talk to Mike Cunningham (CEA)about conducting an insurance review. DETERMINE AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING Next meeting to be held at 8:30 AM on Thursday,April 20,2006,hosted by GVEA. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 1:50 PM. eo ' + Karl Reiche From:Henri F.Dale [HFDale@gvea.COM] Sent:Thursday,February 02,2006 5:21 PMTo:Doug Hall;Frank Bettine;Henri F.Dale;John Cooley;Karl Reiche Subject:Draft Jan 19 2006 minutes Attachments:IOCMINjan06.DOC IOCMINjan06.D OC (529 KB) Henri F.Dale,P.E. Power Systems Manager Golden Valley Electric Assn. (907)451-5624 (907)451-5657 fax DRAFT ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY,JULY 21,2005 (MATANUSKA ELECTRIC CONFERENCE ROOM) Present: Frank Bettine Alaska Electric Generation &Transmission (AEG&T/MEA) John Cooley Chugach Electric Association (Chugach) Henri Dale Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA)-IOC Chairman Doug Hall Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AMLP) Bernie Smith Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) Visitors: Brain Bjorkquist SOA Dept of Law Bob Day Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AMLP) Bob Drake Matanuska Electric Association Brian Hickey Chugach Electric Association (Chugach) Tom Kelly Matanuska Electric Association Luke Sliman Chugach Electric Association (Chugach) Jim Walker Matanuska Electric Association Paul Williams Dryden &LaRue The meeting was called to order about 11:00 a.m. I ADOPTION OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES A.June 9,2005 Interim Meeting Minutes (AEA)were adopted as modified. B.April 21,2005 Meeting Minutes (GVEA)were adopted as submitted. II APPROVAL/MODIFICATION OF AGENDA Agenda was approved with the modification of replacing "exacerbated by”with "while”in item VI.L Ill COMMITTEE CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS A.Dispatch Subcommittee -The subcommittee held a teleconference on July 19 to review the outage of the previous Thursday.Better communications between control centers is needed to improve system performance.A meeting is scheduled for next week to develop a joint exercise. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -The subcommittee had not met. Cc.Machine Ratings Subcommittee -The subcommittee had not met but is scheduled to meet on July 22. IV VI DRAFT D.SCADA/Metering Communications Subcommittee -The subcommittee is working on another provider for communications and is looking into redundant paths. E.Maintenance Subcommittee -A report of the June 9 meeting was presented. F.Budget Subcommittee -The subcommittee has not met. G.Intertie Status Report -Participants were requested to make sure to update disturbance reports on the web site.Ken Lankford is the ML&P contact for web site issues. H.Communications received -No discussion of the items listed in the agenda. VISITOR'S COMMENTS RELATED TO ITMES ON AGENDA None. RECESS Deferred until lunchtime. WORK SESSION A.Dispatch Subcommittee -The need for improved communications between control centers was discussed.The May T&D article about MISO was referenced as relevant to this discussion. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -Participants were encouraged to get their subcommittee representatives to meet. C.Machine Ratings Subcommittee -No discussion D.SCADA/Metering Subcommittee -Replacement of the Douglas Intertie meter was discussed. E.Maintenance Subcommittee -Nodiscussion F.Budget Subcommittee -2,176,00 was the agreed budget for the FY. G.Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to Teeland -Management agreement between ML&P and AEA is awaiting Mr. Agi's comments. H.RCA Order U-03-100(4) -No additional information on MEA's appeal was available. I.Interconnect Agreements (Non-Participants on the Grid) -Henri has not yet produced a draft but requested e-mail inputs on interconnect issues. J.Intertie Insurance Issues Vil VII Ix DRAFT -Acomprehensive review of coverage similar to that done for Bradley Lake seemed appropriate. K.Intertie Snow Loading Problems/Best Practices -The committee reaffirmed its idea that 23'was an appropriate minimum recommended ground clearance.AEG&T was not in favor of approving any minimum clearance and thought monitoring moreoftenthanonlyonephaseonevery10"tower was prudent. L.Recent Outages while the MEA 115 kV line being opened. -Anextensive discussion followed about how having an open on the 115 kV line between Teeland and Eklutna affected the severity of outages. M.General Discussion -None. FORMAL OPERATING COMMITTEE ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS A.Adopt Minimum Clearance Recommendation -Motion 06-1:The IOC adopts 23'as the minimum ground clearance for snow load calculations consisting of 4.5'for electrical,5.5'for snow,1'safety factor and 12'for obstruction height.The motion passed with 4 yes and 1 no votes.AEG&T voted no. B.Adopt FY06 Budget -Motion 06-2:The IOC adopts the FY 06 budget as submitted with the line item called SVC repair.The motion passed unanimously. C.Adopt FY06 MITCR -Motion 06-3:The IOC adopts the submitted MITCR;AEG&T 23.3 MW,AML&P 18.2 MW,CEA 28.4 MW and GVEA 70 MW.The motion passed with 4 yes and 1 no votes.AEG&T voted no. SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS A.Dispatch Subcommittee -No additional assignments. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -The subcommittee is to meet and work on previously assigned projects. C.SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee -No additional assignments F.Budget Subcommittee , -The subcommittee is to conduct a mid year review. DETERMINE AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING Regular meeting will be at Chugach on October 20,2005 starting at 10:00 a.m. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned about 1400. _Message Page 1 of 1 Lan Karl Reiche From:John Cooley [John_Cooley@chugachelectric.com] Sent:Thursday,February 02,2006 1:41 PM To:Peery,Mark;FJBettine@matanuska.com;Karl Reiche;OHare,Charles (Charlie);Steve Gilbert;Brian Hickey;DayRH@ci.anchorage.ak.us;Ed Jenkin;HallOW@ci.anchorage.ak.us; hfdale@gvea.COM;John Cooley;JSchroeder@HomerElectric.com;kevin dunham,Luke Sliman Subject:Draft minutes for 7/21/05 meeting at MEA Attachments:IOC Minutes 7-21-05.doc |have prepared draft minutes for the July meeting from my notes and the tape transcript. John S.Cooley,PE Director Power Control 2/2/2006 ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY,JANUARY 20,2005 BEGIN AT 10:00 A.M. I.Adoption of prior meeting minutes A. B. October 14,2004 Meeting Minutes (CEA) December 8,2004 Meeting Minutes (Teleconference) II.Approval/Modification of agenda II].Committee reports and correspondence TOMMOODD>Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget Subcommittee Intertie Status Report Communications Received IV.Visitor's Comments Related to Items on Agenda V.Recess,if needed VI.Work Session ATTOMMONWD>Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee Budget Subcommittee Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to Teeland RCA Order U-03-100(4) Interconnect Agreements (Non-Participants on the Grid) Intertie Insurance Issues General Discussion VII.Formal Operating Committee Actions/Recommendations VIII.Subcommittee Assignments MOOD>Dispatch Subcommittee Reliability/Protection Subcommittee Machine Ratings Subcommittee SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee Maintenance Subcommittee F,Budget Subcommittee IX.Determine Agenda for Next Meeting to be hosted by GVEA on April 21,2005. A.Elections X.Adjournment Meeting Location:Anchorage Municipal Light &Power Conference Room 1200 E.First Ave. Anchorage,Alaska 99501 DRAFT ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE INTERIM MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY,DECEMBER 8,2004 TELECONFERENCE Present: Art Copoulos Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) Carl Reiche Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) Henri Dale Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) lOC Chairman Bob Drake Matanuska Electric Association (MEA) Bob Day Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AMLP) John Cooley Chugach Electric Association (CEA) Doug Hall Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AMLP) Absent: The meeting was called to order at 08:32 A.M. |ADOPTION OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES Adoption of the October 14,2004 minutes were deferred until the next meeting. ll APPROVAL/MODIFICATION OF AGENDA Art Copoulos requested that section VI-B be created to discuss Insurance issues. Ml COMMITTEE CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS A.Oct 29,2004 MEA to AIDEA tif B Oct 29,2004 MEA to AIDEA tif C.Oct 29,2004 MEA to AIDEA tif D Copy of old SNLM procedures IV VISITOR'S COMMENTS RELATED TO ITEMS ON AGENDA None. Vv RECESS None. Vi WORK SESSION The work session began;discussions followed the agenda below. "Alaska Intertie Operating Con.......ee Meeting Minute..Vednesday,Dec 8,2004 Page 2 of 2 Teleconference A.Review and Modify draft SLM procedure --There was considerable discussion and modification of the procedures. -The first paragraph was modified to reflect that the retention of a contractor to do patrols was part of the SLM procedure. -After considerable debate over where the new snow should be measured and by whom, the second paragraph was modified to reflect that Websites at both the Susitna High School and the Talkeetna Airport would be checked by the patrol contractor. -The third paragraph was clarified to explain what the 1407 lbs of snow was in reference to. -The fourth paragraph was broadened to include a weather station at Stevens once it becomes operational. -The last paragraph was broadened to include when an aerial patrol would be performed. -ArtCopoulos stated that he would like an independent review of the parameters used in the SLM procedure performed.He also stated that the State would like to review who contracts the patrol contractor.Currently the State does. -Bob Drake stated that MEA would not perform any work on the SLMS batteries or other SLMS related equipment in their role as Southern Maintainer. B.Intertie Insurance Issues -It was decided to postpone this discussion until the next meeting. Vil FORMAL OPERATING COMMITTEE ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS -A motion and vote to adopt the SLM procedures as submitted by the Dispatch Subcommittee and modified by the IOC. GVEA AEA AMLP CEA MEA Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes MEA stated during their vote that they feel there is more that needs to be done to resolve this issue. VIII SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS A.No Committee assignments were made. IX DETERMINE AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING Next meeting to be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday,January 20,2005,hosted by AMLP. X ADJOURNMENT DRAET ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY,OCTOBER 14,2004 (CHUGACH ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION -BOARD ROOM) Present: Art Copoulos Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) Henri Dale Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA)-lOC Chairman Bob Drake Matanuska Electric Association (MEA) De!LaRue Dryden &LaRue John Cooley Chugach Electric Association (CEA) Doug Hall Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AMLP) Don Stead Homer Electric Association (HEA) Absent: Bob Day Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AMLP) The meeting was called to order at 10:02 A.M. I ADOPTION OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES The July 15,2004 minutes were approved with changes. ll APPROVAL/MODIFICATION OF AGENDA Added Section J of Work Session "General Discussion” tl COMMITTEE CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS A.Dispatch Subcommittee -Has not met yet this quarter. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -Has not met yet this quarter. Cc.Machine/Rating Subcommittee -Has not met yet this quarter. "Alaska Intertie Operating Con......ee Meeting Minute.hursday,October 14,2004 Page 2 of 5 at Chugach Electric Association Vi D.SCADA/Metering/Communication Subcommittee Has not met yet this quarter. E.Maintenance Subcommittee -The Maintenance Subcommittee met Tuesday,October 12,2004. -They discussed the specifications and Scope of Work being done by EPS for the SVC control upgrades. -They reviewed the status of the Teeland SVC transformer emergency repairs. -They discussed towers 692,274 and 297 which all have settling/jacking issues.They also recommended clearing the southern portion to the original construction ROW consistent with permit conditions. -They discussed the D&L proposal for Winter SLMS. -Charlie Kimmel was elected chair of the Subcommittee for 2005. F.Budget Subcommittee -Has not met G.Intertie Status Report -Noreport submitted at this meeting. H.Communications Received Various Communications re:Southern Clearing prices unexpectedly high and a copy of the proposed contract. -Copies of letters from AIDEA to MEA and MEA to AIDEA confirming that MEA will continue to be the Southern Maintainer. VISITOR'S COMMENTS RELATED TO ITEMS ON AGENDA Del LaRue informed us that that they were working on refined study of the Inset Pole snow load mitigation study.. RECESS Recess was deferred until noon for lunch. WORK SESSION The work session began;discussions followed the agenda below. "Alaska Intertie Operating Corn.......ee Meeting Minute..'hursday,October 14,2004 Page 3 of 5 A. at Chugach Electric Association Dispatch Subcommittee -Nodiscussion other than the Subcommittee needs to meet and submit a SLMS plan prior to the winter season.A snow patrol has been dispatched from Talkeetna once already this season. Reliability Subcommittee -Discussion on whether or not we got redlined drawings back from EPS after they did the TLS-DGS relay upgrades.This needs to be checked on. Machine Ratings Subcommittee Discussed the paper that Ed Reubling had sent to various people having to do with an LM unit islanded with an industrial load.Apparently it could be done,but needed significant controls upgrades from the standard model. -GE is still working on the LM's in the railbelt study. SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee -MEAis looking at using DSL at Stevens.They just started testing last week.They are hoping for improved communications reliability.It was brought of that Cordova already uses DSL with some of their sites. Maintenance Subcommittee -Discussed the clearing contract.Do we really want the trees clear cut?It may be better to leave the small ones to discourage recreational use.AMLP brought up that ROW width has been lost of the Kenai when it wasn't recleared edge to edge. Budget Subcommittee -The lOC decided the budget subcommittee does not have to meet quarterly to review flows and wheeling.Since the members of this committee are already doing that anyway,the committee should meet only if an unresolved discrepancy occurs. Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to Teeland --The GM's and Lawyers are working on the contractual agreements.The state sent outa draft on September 15.John Cooley felt the language was such that it may have been a non-starter. Southern Maintenance Contractor -MEA is the Southern Maintainer. Interconnect Agreements (Non-Participants on the Grid) -Due toa late distribution of the agenda,this topic is deferred until the next meeting. ,Alaska Intertie Operating Con.......ee Meeting Minute.-hursday,October 14,2004 Page 4 of 5 at Chugach Electric Association Vil Vill J.General Discussion -MEA told us that they had been speaking with Paul Farnsworth of the ARR.They would like 30 kW at their facility in Hurricane.MEA says this is within their service territory and is working on a preliminary estimate to run 3 phase distribution from the Stevens Sub area.For completeness,MEA wanted to know the IOC's feeling on tapping into the intertie.The committee discussed and dismissed the use of PT's for this type of purpose.It was also felt that a substation would be cost prohibitive for the RR.The topic was also brought up about the RR's ability to revoke RR ROW's and if the State (AEA) had an obligation to see them get served.Apparently the RR would like extra capacity in whatever serves them in case they were to expand (Hotel etc)significantly. -Don Stead recalled that they (HEA)had sent a letter to the IOC in approximately June of03requestingtobecomeaparticipant.He wanted to know the status of the letter.Neither Art Copoulos nor John Cooley (IOC chair at the time),nor any of the other members recall having discussed or received it.The 3 parties will recheck their files. FORMAL OPERATING COMMITTEE ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS -None. SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS A.Dispatch Subcommittee Review SLM procedures and respond as soon as possible.The winter season will soon be upon us. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -Elect Chairman.Investigate if there is a trend of failure with the 421 relays.Henri Dale to send letters to the subcommittee members'managers requesting that time be allotted to these members to fulfill the requests handed down by the IOC. C.Machine/Rating Subcommittee -On-going D.SCADA/Metering/Communication Subcommittee Ensure that the subcommittee members are also inviting Steve Willis of MEA.They need to look at the metering at Douglas,retrieving information form Stevens and work with the State on changing communications vendors. E.Maintenance Subcommittee -They need to include a discussion of the pro's and cons of partial tree clearing in the ROW before MEA re-bids the clearing contract. F.Budget Subcommittee -No assignment. Alaska Intertie Operating Con......ee Meeting Minute.hursday,October 14,2004 Page 5 of 5 at Chugach Electric Association IX DETERMINE AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING Next meeting to be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday,January 20,2005,hosted by AMLP. X ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 1:00 PM. ALASKA INTERTIE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY,JULY 15,2004 ; (MATANUSKA ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION -BOARD ROOM) Present:. Art Copoulos Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) Henri Dale Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA)-IOC Chairman Bob Day Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AMLP) Bob Drake Matanuska Electric Association,(MEA) Paul Williams Dryden &LaRue John Cooley Chugach Electric Association (CEA) Doug Hall Anchorage Municipal Light &Power (AMLP) The meeting was called to order at 11:11 A.M. |ADOPTION OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES The April 15,2004 minutes were approved with changes. The May 18,2004 minutes were approved. I APPROVAL/MODIFICATION OF AGENDA Agenda was approved.Doug Hall asked to be included in future mail outs. tll COMMITTEE CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS A.Dispatch Subcommittee -The Dispatch Subcommittee met on July 12,2004.They discussed recent large outages,improving communications between the Control Centers along with other topics. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -The Reliability Subcommittee met on May 6,2004 to elect a new chairman,discuss 1 shot L-G reclose between Teeland and Douglas,Shedding at Healy and other topics. -They did not elect a chairman,but Luke Sliman will act in an interim capacity. -They felt that 1 shot reclose for L-G faults at Teeland toward Douglas should be implemented. -The Healy shedding will be discussed in more detail at the next meeting.There are concerns it should be implemented at Teeland so that it would have access to the Teeland 230 kV status. C.Machine/Rating Subcommittee -The Machines Ratings people met on May 6,2004 to discuss committee work and to receive a presentation on Cook Inlet natural gas. Updates of the various utilities maintenance projects were discussed. -CEA IRP was discussed. Alaska Intertie Operating Con....cee Meeting Minuce -Thursday,July 15,2004 Page 2 of 4 at Matanuska Electric Association Vi D.SCADA/Metering/Communication Subcommittee -Committee has met on May 19,2004 to discuss alternative arrangements for communications circuits. --They recommend to the IOC that it pursue moving its existing lines to a leased T-1 circuit and recommend AlasConnect as the least cost option. E.Maintenance Subcommittee The Maintenance Subcommittee met Tuesday,March 13,2004.They discussed upcoming maintenance,Lindsey Towers and the emergency repairs to the TLS SVC. -They discussed using EPS to create a specifications and Scope of Work for the SVC upgrades. F.Budget Subcommittee -The Budget subcommittee met on July 12,2004 and has a budget submitted for approval this meeting. G.Intertie Status Report -Noreport submitted at this meeting. H.Communications Received -D&L submitted a SOW for Alaska Intertie Upgrade Alignment Refinement. -D&L submitted a SOW for Alaska Intertie Inset Structure Preliminary Layout. VISITOR'S COMMENTS RELATED TO ITEMS ON AGENDA No comments. RECESS Lunch was convened at 12:00 WORK SESSION The work session began;discussions followed the agenda below. ,Alaska Intertie Operating Com 2e Meeting Minu.cs -Thursday,July 15,2004 Page 3 of 4 A. at Matanuska Electric Association Dispatch Subcommittee -Nodiscussion. Reliability Subcommittee -lOCis ok with Subcommittee's proposal for Teeland Douglas 1-shot. Machine Ratings Subcommittee -Nodiscussion. SCADA/Metering/Communications Subcommittee -Generally ok with the idea.Art would like the committee to talk to Chris Rutz at AIDEA who is involved with their purchasing/procurement to make sure there are no other problems of a commercial/State procurement nature. Maintenance Subcommittee -Discussed having the southern portion of the intertie re-cleared.Also of the costs and benefits of Lindsey Towers. -The lOC doesn't believe the cost benefit is there. -The IOC would like MEA to proceed with having the southern section cleared. Budget Subcommittee -The budget was discussed including using the SVC monies that have been in an account for several years. Upgrade/Extension of Intertie to Teeland Discussed the upgrade project.The State needs to talk to DOT to remind them why they were chosen and AMLP and the State need to get moving on a project management agreement. Southern Maintenance Contractor -Bob Drake will get back to us in a few weeks to confirm whether or not they intend to rescind their letter notifying the State that they did not intend to renew their duties as the Southern Maintainer. Interconnect Agreements (Non-Participants on the Grid) -Discussed many of the new possibilities that could occur in this arena.Participants are to be prepared to discuss this further next time. General Discussion -Discussed the status of the bonding.It is believed very little progress has been made. ,Alaska Intertie Operating Cor.......tee Meeting Minus -Thursday,July 15,2004 Page 4 of 4 at Matanuska Electric Association Vil FORMAL OPERATING COMMITTEE ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS -The FY05 Intertie budget which included using SVC money was presented and a vote to accept it was presented. -Vote taken and passed to accept the budget. AEGT -abstain CEA -yes AEA -yes AMLP_-yes GVEA -yes VIII SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS A.Dispatch Subcommittee Review SLM procedures and respond prior to next winter. B.Reliability/Protection Subcommittee -Elect Chairman.Review Healy SVC operating requirements and use of OV relay. Cc.Machine/Rating Subcommittee -On-going D.SCADA/Metering/Communication Subcommittee -Contact Chris Rutz re.changing communications vendors. E.Maintenance Subcommittee -Make arrangements for new Southern Maintainer. IX DETERMINE AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING Next meeting to be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday,October 21,2004,hosted by CEA. xX ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 2:10 PM. SNOW LOAD MONITORING PROCEDURE The Snow Load Monitoring System (SLMS)operates continuously for the purpose of advising the Southern Controller of weather conditions that may cause snow to load on the conductors of the Alaskan Intertie.This condition creates the possibility that conductors will unload unevenly which may then lead to conductor unbalance that possibly may then lead to conductor clearance problems.A Patrol Contractor will be retained as part of the Snow Load Monitoring Procedure. The computer system is supplemented by a Patrol Contractor who performs line patrols at the direction of the Southern Controller or after any snowfall of more that 2”over 24 hours measured at the Susitna High School or the Talkeetna Airport.The Patrol Contractor will check and report to the Southern Controller by e-mail daily. There is a definitive sequence of events that must occur in order to create clearance problems along the Alaskan Intertie.As determined by analysis of previous events,the weight on the insulator string must increase by an average minimum of 1407 Ibs (over the bare conductor weight)of snow must first accumulate on the conductors in a number of spans to create the possibility for clearance problems which will trigger an alarm on the SLMS.Then the snow must unload from a number of spans but not from all the spans. This creates a situation that may or may not cause a ground clearance problem. If the SLMS indicates the Intertie has a load cell in alarm the Southern Controller will monitor the weather stations at Douglas and Stevens Subs (when its available)every 2 hours and continue to monitor the tower which is in alarm.The Patrol Contractor will be called out to patrol the line and determine what is occurring and if the line needs to be cleared by the Southern Maintainer. If the Patrol Contractor can not initiate a patrol at first light as a result of inclement weather and the snow continues to load the conductor spans and one or more load cells are in alarm the Southern Controller shall initiate an Ariel patrol.If conditions are such that this cannot be done,the Southern Controller shall advise all Intertie participants of the conditions and prepare to de-energize the Intertie. Approved by the IOC December 8,2004 SNOW LOAD MONITORING PROCEDURE The Snow Load Monitoring System (SLMS)operates continuously for the purpose of advising the Southern Controller of weather conditions that may cause snow to load on the conductors of the Alaskan Intertie.This condition creates the possibility that conductors will unload unevenly which may then lead to conductor unbalance that possibly may then lead to conductor clearance problems.A Patrol Contractor will be retained as part of the Snow Load Monitoring Procedure. The computer system is supplemented by a Patrol Contractor who performs line patrols at the direction of the Southern Controller or after any snowfall of more that 2”over 24 hours measured at the Susitna High School or the Talkeetna Airport.The Patrol Contractor will check and report to the Southern Controller by e-mail daily.- There is a definitive sequence of events that must occur in order to create clearance problems along the Alaskan Intertie.As determined by analysis of previous events,the weight on the insulator string must increase by an average minimum of 1407 Ibs (over the bare conductor weight)of snow must first accumulate on the conductors in a number of spans to create the possibility for clearance problems which will trigger an alarm on the SLMS.Then the snow must unload from a number of spans but not from all the spans. This creates a situation that may or may not cause a ground clearance problem. If the SLMS indicates the Intertie has a load cell in alarm the Southern Controller will monitor the weather stations at Douglas and Stevens Subs (when its available)every 2 hours and continue to monitor the tower which is in alarm.The Patrol Contractor will be called out to patrol the line and determine what is occurring and if the line needs to be cleared by the Southern Maintainer. If the Patrol Contractor can not initiate a patrol at first light as a result of inclement weather and the snow continues to load the conductor spans and one or more load cells are in alarm the Southern Controller shall initiate an Ariel patrol.If conditions are such that this cannot be done,the Southern Controller shall advise all Intertie participants of the conditions and prepare to de-energize the Intertie. Approved by the IOC December 8,2004 a t ."4 Karl Reiche m:Art Copoulos It:Tuesday,January 11,2005 8:19 AM 1,Karl Reiche ;Subject:FW:January lOC meeting Ea |i |i ia "|a |ea | IOC Agenda IOCMINdec04.DOC IOCMINoct04.D0C IOCMINjul04.DOC Technical Guide SNOW LOAD SNOW LOAD -20-05.doc (27 KB).(75 KB)(91 KB)(88 KB)(Interconnect)...ITORING PROCEDUITORING PROCEDU wwe Original Message----- From:Henri F.Dale [mailto:hfdale@gvea.CoOM] Sent:Sunday,January 09,2005 9:03 PM To:Art Copoulos;'Bob Day';'Don Stead';Hall,Doug W.;HFDale@gvea.com;'John Cooley'; rcdrake@matanuska.com Subject:January IOC meeting Attached (hopefully)is the agenda,December draft minutes and SLM procedure,Octoberdraftminutes,July revised minutes,a copy of the Technical Guidelines for Non-Utility generators and cogens,and a link to the recent RCA ruling having to do with the Hollywood to Douglas MEA line. Henri Henri F.Dale,P.E. Power Systems Manager Iden Valley Electric Assn. 17)451-5624 (907)451-5657 fax Sy MEP IOC ANNUAL RELIABILITY REPORT 01/01/2008 TO 12/31/2008 PART 2:EVENT SUMMARY 01/29/2009 Service with Energy Event Date/Time Duration Description Freq Intertie Kenai UnitLine BESS Silos Load Comments Num extreme opened opened Trip Trip Shed 386 §=©01/21/2008 00:16:34 8.9 Beluga Unit #6 tripped off line due 59.39 D4 6.5 0.0 0.0 to loss of flame monitor 387 01/20/2008 23:17:54 2.7 Beluga Unit Six tripped off line due 59.47 x 15.3 0.0 0.0 to loss of flame monitor 388 01/30/2008 11:50:56 5.3 Intertie line to GVEA opened up @ 60.52 X X 24.6 0.0 23.4 Teeland 389 01/21/2008 00:16:00 4.7 GHS 1B3 to FWS 1B9 69kv line 60.29 X 0.0 0.0 17.7 relays open-snow unloading 390 01/21/2008 01:07:45 0.4 HPS 1B3 to CNS 1B3 69kv relays 60.04 X 0.0 0.0 7.0 open-snow unloading 391 01/21/2008 01:35:25 6.6 NIS 1B7 and 1B8 and CNS 1B1 60.21 x 0.0 0.0 0.0 +1b3 138kv line relays open 392 02/06/2008 14:30:14 3.0 Beluga Unit #6 tripped.Flame 59.49 XxX 0.0 0.0 0.7 Protection 93 02/04/2008 11:51:24 0.2 MLP Relay Tech tripped CB 138B1 59.98 Xx 0.0 0.0 0.8 @ Douglas "94 02/11/2008 18:36:43 0.5 Bernice Unit 4 tripped offline due to 59.91 X -0.8 0.0 0.8 vibration. 395 02/22/2008 18:04:47 1.9 Bermice Lake Power Plant #4 59.99 X 0.0 0.0 0.8 tripped off line -High Vibration 396 02/28/2008 07:59:58 1.2 Inverter failed and ups did not go 59.31 X 13.4 0.0 0.8 into bypass.As a result Unit #7 tripped off line. 397 03/02/2008 05:44:57 0.4 Unit #8 tripped due to fire in the 59.74 X 0.0 0.0 0.8 supply transformer for the unit 398 03/02/2008 05:50:57 4.4 Unit #6 tripped due to HRSG unit#1 59.81 X 0.0 0.0 0.0 *has sub event diverter valve not closing Event Date/Time Duration Description Freq Intertie Kenai UnitLine BESS Silos Load Comments Num 'extreme opened opened Trip Trip Shed 399 03/17/2008 11:47:32 0.7 Beluga Unit #8 tripped at 25mw -by 59.89 xX 2.3 0.0 0.0 pass valve bringing boiler #6 online caused high level in boiler -tripped 400 04/09/2008 01:06:53 5.3 Beluga Unit #6 trippped -flame 59.36 X 20.9 0.0 0.8 failure 401 01/18/2008 22:08:26 1.3,AMLP Unit #3 Tripped 59.86 xX 0.0 0.0 0.0 402 01/25/2008 19:51:18 1.3 AMLP Unit #5 Tripped During Fuel 59.75 0.0 0.0 0.0 Oil Transfer 403 01/31/2008 07:58:06 1.0 AMLP Unit #5 Tripped During Fuel 59.77 X 0.4 0.0 0.0 Oil Transfer 04 03/10/2008 23:29:22 2.1 AMLP Unit #5 Tripped Due to 59.78 xX 0.0 0.0 0.8 Station Service Outage 405 03/17/2008 12:08:58 3.9 Eklutna Unit #1 Tripped 59.88 2.3 0.0 0.0 406 03/28/2008 07:02:28 2.8 AMLP Unit #3 Backed Down and 59.92 0.0 0.0 0.0 Tripped -Gas Compressor Tripped 407 04/01/2008 13:42:02 1.5 AMLP Unit #3 Tripped -Gas 59.74 xX 0.0 0.0 0.0 Compressor Tripped 408 04/09/2008 22:50:46 1.4 AMLP Unit #3 Tripped 59.83 0.0 0.0 0.0 409 04/16/2008 06:43:30 0.8 AMLP Unit #3 Tripped -Unit 59.99 0.0 0.0 0.0 Backed Off and Tripped with 1.3 MW 10 04/23/2008 13:29:34 5.4 AMLP Unit #6 Tripped -Relay 59.87 X 0.0 0.0 0.0 Misoperation 11 05/10/2008 04:40:41 0.7 Beluga Unit 5 Tripped due to gas 59.50 X 3.9 0.0 0.8 speed ratio valve malfunction. 412 05/12/2008 18:00:47 3.4 ZNS GT#1 trip-fuel pump control 59.82 X 0.4 0.0 0.0 tol. 413 06/04/2008 11:07:54 5.5 Bradley #2 tripped off line due to 59.93 X 0.0 0.0 0.0 Project Facilities -transformer faulted 414 05/30/2008 13:21:30 14.5 North Pole Combined Cycle Plant 0.00 X X 36.4 0.0 109.2 and Ak.Tie Trip 415 06/11/2008 01:03:00 7.6 NPC#4 trip 59.88 X 0.0 0.0 0.0 *has sub event «Event Date/Time Duration Description Freq Intertie Kenai UnitLine BESS -Silos Load Comments Num *extreme opened opened Trip Trip Shed 416 06/14/2008 18:40:42 0.1 FWS1B10 -HPS 1B2 relay open -59.96 x 0.0 0.0 5.9 tree on BKS tap 417 06/12/2008 18:59:15 2.1 CLPP #1 TRIP -86M OPERATION -59.94 X 0.0 0.0 0.0 POSSIBLE COOLING WATER FLOW PERMISSIVE PROBLEM 418 06/24/2008 14:26:42 421.7 HLP#1 trip after tube repair re-start 59.87 0.0 0.0 0.0 419 06/25/2008 10:57:28 5.9 UNIT #5 TRIPPED,OIL BY-PASS 59.77 2.4 0.0 0.0 VALVE OPENED 420 06/30/2008 07:04:36 8.3 UNIT #8 FAILED TO START 59.83 0.0 0.0 0.0 421 07/24/2008 15:45:16 13.3 ML&P Circuit #1 tripped,ML&P 59.83 0.0 0.0 0.0 Unit #6 tripped 422 07/26/2008 18:02:39 0.1 Mystery Outage-Unknown cause 59.69 Xx 13.4 0.0 0.0 423 08/01/2008 16:56:00 7.0 Np#3,#4 rapid shutdown-severe oil 59.93 Xx 0.0 0.0 24.2 leak 424 08/03/2008 06:26:00 10.0 BKS Tap fault relays open 59.92 xX 0.0 0.0 6.4 FWS-HPS 69kv line 425 09/22/2008 19:25:20 1.0 Unit #7 Tripped 59.42 xX 14.4 0.0 0.0 426 09/23/2008 14:29:08 1.0 Unit #7 Tripped 59.33 X 15.6 0.0 0.0 427 09/02/2008 05:08:25 1.1 NPC #3 Trip 59.64 X 3.8 0.0 0.0 428 10/09/2008 22:44:00 0.4 Aurora #5 trip-ash removal tbl.59.76 X 0.0 0.0 0.0 +29 10/20/2008 03:26:53 4.8 Beluga Unit #8 Tripped 59.89 X 0.0 0.0 0.0 430 11/02/2008 13:53:22 4.0 Lost a feed water pump -Unit 8 59.79 X 0.0 0.0 0.0 31 11/28/2008 00:41:28 0.6 Beluga #3 tripped -failed analog 59.44 X 15.0 0.0 0.0 Average Duration *has sub event 12.63 input card. MEP IOC QUARTERLY RELIABILITY REPORT 12/31/200801/01/2008 TO PART 2:EVENT SUMMARY Service with Energy Event Date/Time Duration Description Freq Intertie Kenai UnitLine BESS Silos Load Comments Num extreme opened opened Trip Trip Shed 386 01/21/2008 00:16:34 8.9 Beluga Unit #6 tripped off line due 59.39 X 6.5 0.0 0.0 to loss of flame monitor 387 01/20/2008 23:17:54 2.7 Beluga Unit Six tripped off line due 59.47 X 15.3 0.0 0.0 to loss of flame monitor 388 01/30/2008 11:50:56 5.3 Intertie line to GVEA opened up @ 60.52 X X 245 0.0 23.4 Teeland 389 01/21/2008 00:16:00 4.7 GHS 1B3 to FWS 1B9 69kv line 60.29 xX 0.0 0.0 17.7 relays open-snow unloading 390 01/21/2008 01:07:45 0.4 HPS 1B3 to CNS 1B3 69kv relays 60.04 X 0.0 0.0 7.0 open-snow unloading 391 01/21/2008 01:35:25 6.6 NIS 1B7 and 1B8 and CNS 1B1 60.21 X 0.0 0.0 0.0 +1b3 138kv line relays open 392 02/06/2008 14:30:14 3.0 Beluga Unit #6 tripped.Flame 59.49 X 0.0 0.0 0.7 O Protection 393 02/04/2008 11:51:24 0.2 MLP Relay Tech tripped CB 138B1 59.98 X 0.0 0.0 0.8 @ Douglas 994 02/11/2008 18:36:43 0.5 Bernice Unit 4 tripped offline due to 59.91 X -0.8 0.0 0.8 vibration. 395 02/22/2008 18:04:47 1.9 Bermice Lake Power Plant #4 59.99 X 0.0 0.0 0.8 tripped off line -High Vibration 396 02/28/2008 07:59:58 1.2.Inverter failed and ups did not go 59.31 xX 13.4 0.0 0.8 S into bypass.As a result Unit #7 ® tripped off line. 397 03/02/2008 05:44:57 0.4 Unit #8 tripped due to fire in the 59.74 X 0.0 0.0 0.8 supply transformer for the unit 398 03/02/2008 05:50:57 4.4 Unit #6 tripped due to HRSG unit #1 59.81 X 0.0 0.0 0.0 *has sub event diverter valve not closing 10/15/2008 ¢o/aj/a1 Event Date/Time Duration Description Freq Intertie Kenai UnitLine BESS Silos Load Comments Num extreme opened opened Trip Trip Shed 399 03/17/2008 11:47:32 0.7 Beluga Unit #8 tripped at 25mw -by 59.89 X 2.3 0.0 0.0 pass valve bringing boiler #6 online caused high level in boiler -tripped 400 04/09/2008 01:12:09 8.0 Beluga Unit #6 trippped -flame 59.36 X 20.9 0.0 0.8 failure 401 01/18/2008 22:08:26 1.3,AMLP Unit #3 Tripped 59.86 X 0.0 0.0 0.0 402 01/25/2008 19:51:18 1.3.AMLP Unit #5 Tripped During Fuel 59.75 0.0 0.0 0.0 Oil Transfer 403 01/31/2008 07:58:06 1.0 AMLP Unit #5 Tripped During Fuel 59.77 X 0.4 0.0 0.0 Oil Transfer 104 03/10/2008 23:29:22 2.1 AMLP Unit #5 Tripped Due to 59.78 x 0.0 0.0 0.8 Station Service Outage 405 03/17/2008 12:08:58 3.9 Eklutna Unit#1 Tripped 59.88 2.3 0.0 0.0 406 03/28/2008 07:02:28 2.8 AMLP Unit #3 Backed Down and 59.92 0.0 0.0 0.0 Tripped -Gas Compressor Tripped 407 04/01/2008 13:42:02 1.5 AMLP Unit #3 Tripped -Gas 59.74 X 0.0 0.0 0.0 Compressor Tripped 408 04/09/2008 22:50:46 1.4 AMLP Unit #3 Tripped 59.83 0.0 0.0 0.0 409 04/16/2008 06:43:30 0.8 AMLP Unit #3 Tripped -Unit 59.99 0.0 0.0 0.0 Backed Off and Tripped with 1.3re)ua : 410 04/23/2008 13:29:34 5.4 AMLP Unit #6 Tripped -Relay 59.87 X 0.0 0.0 0.0 Misoperation 111.05/10/2008 04:40:41 0.7 Beluga Unit 5 Tripped due to gas 59.50 X 3.9 0.0 0.8 speed ratio valve malfunction. 412 05/12/2008 18:00:47 3.4 ZNS GT#1 trip-fuel pump control 59.82 X 0.4 0.0 0.0 tbl. 413 06/04/2008 11:07:54 5.5 Bradley #2 tripped off line due to 59.93 »,4 0.0 0.0 0.0 Project Facilities -transformer faulted 414 05/30/2008 13:21:30 14.5 North Pole Combined Cycle Plant 0.00 X X 36.4 0.0 109.2 and Ak.Tie Trip 415 06/11/2008 01:03:00 7.6 NPC#4 trip 59.88 D4 0.0 0.0 0.0 *has sub event Event Date/Time Duration Description Freq Intertie Kenai UnitLine BESS Silos Load Comments Num extreme opened opened Trip Trip Shed 416 06/14/2008 18:40:42 0.1 FWS1B10-HPS 1B2 relay open -59.96 X 0.0 0.0 5.9 tree on BKS tap 417 06/12/2008 18:59:15 2.1 CLPP #1 TRIP -86M OPERATION -59.91 X 0.0 0.0 0.0 POSSIBLE COOLING WATER FLOW PERMISSIVE PROBLEM 418 06/24/2008 14:26:42 421.7 HLP#1 trip after tube repair re-start 59.87 x 0.0 0.0 0.0 419 06/25/2008 10:57:28 5.9 UNIT #5 TRIPPED,OIL BY-PASS 59.77 X 2.4 0.0 0.0 VALVE OPENED 420 06/30/2008 07:04:36 8.3 UNIT #8 FAILED TO START 59.83 X 0.0 0.0 0.0 421 07/24/2008 15:45:16 13.3 ML&P Circuit#1 tripped,ML&P 59.83 X 0.0 0.0 0.0 Unit #6 tripped 422 07/26/2008 18:02:39 0.1 Mystery Outage-Unknown cause 59.69 Xx 13.4 0.0 0.0 423 08/01/2008 16:56:00 7.0 Np#3,#4 rapid shutdown-severe oil 59.93 X 0.0 00 24.2 leak 424 08/03/2008 06:26:00 10.0 BKS Tap fault relays open 59.92 X 0.0 0.0 6.4 FWS-HPS 69kv line 425 09/22/2008 19:25:20 1.0 Unit #7 Tripped 59.42 xX 14.4 0.0 0.0 426 09/23/2008 14:29:08 1.0 Unit #7 Tripped 59.33 X 15.6 0.0 0.0 427 09/02/2008 05:08:25 1.1 NPC #3 Trip 59.64 X 3.8 0.0 0.0 28 10/09/2008 22:44:00 0.4 Aurora #5 trip-ash removal tbl.59.76 X 0.0 0.0 0.0 Average Duration 13.35 *has sub event MEP TOC QUARTERLY RELIABILITY REPORT 03/31/200701/01/2007 TO PART 2:EVENT SUMMARY 07/26/2007 Service with Energy Event Date/Time Duration Description Freq Intertie Kenai UnitLine BESS Silos Load Comments Num extreme opened opened Trip Trip Shed 299 01/03/2007 06:07:47 0.8 AMLP Unit #7 Tripped followed 58.97 X 29.4 0.0 35.5 Mjpe chy A tlee, closely by Unit #5 and Unit #6 athedteher arn aukrrt , (Steamer)-Replaced Gas Valve Servo Motor on Unit #7 -Unit #5 Trip Under Investigation ---01/01/2007 20:49:26 0.4 GHS-FWS 69kv trip,NP#4 trip,59.89 xX 0.0 0.0 35.7 NP#4 tripped with 9 mw FKS trip 307 01/02/2007 00:12:30 0.4 Aurora #5 trip 59.80 0.0 0.0 0.8 308 01/02/2007 15:40:36 0.3 Np#3 drops 25mw during station 59.76 X 1.5 0.0 0.8 service switching and Np#4 trips off line 309 01/09/2007 05:55:38 0.7 NP#3 and NP#4 trip 59.68 20.6 0.0 0.8 #3 tripped with 50.6 mw,#4 had 8.8 mw 310 01/11/2007 00:10:29 0.8 HPS-NPS 69kv line relays open 60.29 X 0.0 0.0 13.3 Bad glass causes event 311 01/12/2007 12:53:11 1.1 ZNS B2 69kv relays open 60.22 0.0 0.0 22.3 caused by snow unloading 01/14/2007 23:55:33 8.4 GHS_FWS 69kv relays open 60.26 0.0 0.0 22.2 more snow unloading--NP#3had49.8mw, NP#4 had 10mw--Aurora units were already off line 02/18/2007 20:44:28 8.2 Beluge Unit 8 tripped -480V 59.80 Xx 0.0 0.0 0.7 breaker trip -cause unknown 314 02/19/2007 06:47:52 1.3 Beluga Unit 6 -turbine flame out -59.27 xX 5.9 0.0 0.7 cause unknown 315 02/21/2007 12:27:37 0.9 Np.#3 trip 59.90 X 0.0 0.0 0.0 316 02/22/2007 13:06:11 6.9 Np.#3 trip 59.82 xX 32.6 0.0 0.0 317 02/27/2007 01:14:00 0.9 HLP#1 trip 59.92 xX 0.0 0.0 0.0 318 02/27/2007 05:50:00 1.4 HLP#1 trip 59.89 X 0.0 0.0 0.0 319 03/04/2007 07:13:33 1.0 HLP#1 trip 59.68 X 0.0 0.0 0.0 *has sub event o "Event *Date/Time Duration Description Freq Intertie Kenai UnitLine BESS Silos Load Comments Num extreme opened opened _Trip Trip Shed 320 03/07/2007 05:46:21 4.8 HLP#1 trip during scheduled 59.98 xX 0.0 0.0 0.0 ramp-off 321 03/07/2007 10:28:40 120.8 Hip#1 trip during sta.service 59.88 x 0.0 0.0 0.0 switching 322 01/24/2007 15:43:34 1.2 HL21B16 -GHS1B1 opens 60.21 X 0.0 0.0 25.8 323 03/01/2007 11:17:30 2.6 Np#3 +Np#4 trip 59.72 30.7 0.0 0.0 324 03/21/2007 17:41:16 5.4 Beluga Unit 3 tripped due to 59.38 4.4 0.0 0.7 vibration ve 03/21/2007 18:07:40 3.7 Bradley Lake #1 tripped due to high 59.70 xX 4.4 0.0 0.7 ”LAI"Are prwp ,water level in tail race vow? 03/19/2007 13:07:52 0.6 Np #4 trips during meter maint.59.91 0.0 0.0 0.0 327 03/30/2007 14:01:28 1.5 Beluga Unit #3 tripped due to 59.71 0.0 0.0 0.8 Average Duration *has sub event 7.57 feed-water pump