HomeMy WebLinkAboutIMC MINUTES NOV 18 2011ALASKA INTERTIE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
November 18, 2011
3:00 PM
MINUTES
The Alaska Intertie Management Committee meeting convened at 3:08 p.m.
1. Introductions
Present were:
Committee Members
AEA Staff
Other
Brad Evans, CEA
Sara Fisher -Goad
Lou Agi, ML&P
Joe Griffith, MEA
Jim Strandberg
Henri Dale, GVEA
Brian Newton, GVEA
May Clark
Kirk Gibson, McDowell Rackner & Gibson PC
Jeff Warner, ML&P
Brian Bjorkquist, DOL
11. Execution of New Participant Agreements — conducted at AEA offices.
Ill. Designations of Representatives to IMC — utility managers.
IV. Adoption of Bylaws
Mr. Newton moved to adopt the Bylaws of the IMC. Seconded by Mr. Griffith. Following a roll call
vote, the motion passed unanimously.
V. Election of Officers
Mr. Griffith moved to nominate Mr. Newton as Chairman, seconded by Mr. Evans. Following a roll
call vote, the motion passed unanimously. Chairman Newton opened up nominations for the
position of Vice Chairman. Mr. Griffith moved to nominate Mr. Evans as Vice Chairman. Seconded
by Mr. Strandberg. Following a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. The position of
Secretary -Treasurer is automatically held by AEA (Jim Strandberg).
VI. Continuation of Current Intertie Operations/Policies [Adopt Resolution No. 11-1]
Mr. Evans moved to adopt Resolution No. 11-1. Seconded by Mr. Griffith.
Mr. Gibson explained the purpose of the Resolution was to "keep things moving and operating the
way it is now, to make sure it has covered everything, and it transfers the functions of the Intertie
Operating Committee to the IMC." The five IOC representatives transfer to the IMC Operating
Committee. The motion passed unanimously.
VII. Other Matters
A. Designation of IMC Operating Committee.
Completed in VI, above.
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B. MR&G Legal Fees
MOTION: Mr. Evans moved that the legal fees and related costs billed by McDowell Rackner & Gibson
PC ("MR&G") for working with the Alaska Intertie Group concerning the development of the Amended
and Restated Alaska Intertie Agreement ("AIA") that were paid by Golden Valley Electric Association,
Inc. ("GVEA"), shall be reimbursed to GVEA by the IMC through a charge to other Participants as
follows: MR&G fees and costs associated with the development of AIA shall be charged to Participants
based upon usage of the Alaska Intertie. MR&G fees and costs associated with the development of
reliability standards shall be charged all Participants equally. GVEA will not make any additional
payment, but GVEA's share will be included in the calculation of the responsibility for payment.
Seconded by Mr. Griffith. Mr. Evans asked if this would be rebilled back to GVEA. The answer was yes.
The motion passed unanimously.
C. New Business—IMC Functions
Discussion followed regarding the Railbelt Reliability Committee membership and functions. Mr.
Gibson said all Railbelt utilities are represented. Mr. Dale said they are rewriting the old ASCC
reliability standards. Mr. Strandberg clarified that the RRC is an Adhoc committee and AEA began
hosting the meeting space for the utilities. Mr. Evans said the RRC should have a correct name and
title, so everyone could understand the history and he said it was not clear if the owner wants the
committee to subscribe to the standards as their agent, or do we want the owner to do it. Mr.
Bjorkquist said the agreement contemplates the Reliability Standards are going to be adopted
outside of this Agreement and the IMC will adopt possibly the same, but probably with some slight
modification for application to the Intertie itself. AEA has a role on the IMC, but is also focusing on
protecting the asset. Mr. Dale pointed out that both the owner and operator must agree to the
Standards, which have not yet been adopted by the IMC. Mr. Evans brought an old non -electronic
Alaska Assistance Coordinating Committee emergency response, "Mutual Assistance Program"
document that need to be updated; and which are relative to Homeland Security issues as discussed
with AEA. Mr. Strandberg said he spoke with Tom Burgess of Homeland Security and they are
particularly interested in transmission upgrade plans. Ms. Fisher -Goad asked if HEA could get
assistance from CEA in emergencies. Mr. Evans said they CEA sent a contract crew to Seward due to
the last storm. They are available. Ms. Fisher -Goad said AEA is working with John Madden with
Emergency Services in purchasing generators for distribution statewide. She suggested it would be a
good idea to meet with and coordinate with Emergency Services. ARCTEC should lead the effort
with AEA assistance. Mr. Griffith and Mr. Evans agreed. Mr. Evans will bring this matter before the
ARCTEC at their next meeting.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 3:34 p.m.
Brad Ev s, hairman
Gene T iault, Secretary
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