HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-02-06 RTO-Meeting-Agenda1RAILBELT TRANSMISSION ORGANIZATION (RTO) GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA February 6, 2026, 12:30 PM To participate dial 1-888-585-9008 and use code 212-753-619#
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL (for Committee members)
3.PUBLIC ROLL CALL (for all others present)
4.AGENDA APPROVAL
5.PUBLIC COMMENTS
6.APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES – February 2, 2026
7.OLD BUSINESS
A.Open Access Transmission Tariff, RCA Docket U-25-028
B.Technical Subcommittee Update
C.Tariff Subcommittee Update
D.Finance Subcommittee Update
8.EXECUTIVE SESSION – (Bylaws Section 5.12.3) To discuss matters, the immediate knowledge of
which could have an adverse effect on the finances or legal position of the RTO, the Committee
or its members, or that are confidential under state, federal, or local law.
9.MEMBERS COMMENTS
10.NEXT MEETING DATE – February 13, 2026
11.ADJOURNMENT
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RAILBELT TRANSMISSION ORGANIZATION (RTO) GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 2, 2026
A.CALL TO ORDER
Chair Million, GVEA, called the Railbelt Transmission Organization Governance Committee meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. A quorum was established.
B.ROLL CALL (for Committee members)
Curtis Thayer (Alaska Energy Authority [AEA]); Arthur Miller (Chugach Electric Association [CEA]); Brian Hickey (City of Seward); Brad Janorschke (Homer Electric Association [HEA]); Tony Izzo (Matanuska Electric Association [MEA]); Travis Million (Golden Valley Electric Association [GVEA]); Ed Jenkin (Railbelt Reliability Council [RRC]).
C.PUBLIC ROLL CALL (for all others present)
Jennifer Bertolini (AEA); Karen Bell (AEA) Mark Billingsley (AEA)l Bill Price (AEA); Sarah Lambe (HEA); Jessica Spuhler (HEA); Kim Henkel (MEA); David Pease (MEA); Jon Sinclair (MEA); Daniel Heckman (GVEA); Kody George (City of Seward); Jessica Spuhler (HEA); Tina Grovier (Stoel Rives, RTO); Carl Monroe (Munro Advisors, LLC); Tony Zellers;Andrew Jensen (Governor’s Office).
D.AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Thayer to approve the agenda as presented. Motion seconded by Mr. Hickey.
A roll call was taken, and the motion to approve the agenda passed unanimously.
5.PUBLIC COMMENTS
Kody George, with the City of Seward, asked if the Teams Link could be sent to him.
There were no other public comments.
6.APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES – January 16, 2026, and January 23, 2026
MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Thayer to approve January 16, 2026, and January 23, 2026, meeting minutes as presented. Motion seconded by Mr. Izzo.
A roll call vote was taken, and the motion to approve January 16, 2026, and January 23, 2026, minutes passed unanimously.
7.OLD BUSINESS
A.Open Access Transmission Tariff, RCA Docket U-25-028
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Tina Grovier, Stoel Rives, said that on January 30, 2026, the RCA issued an order re-designating the Commission panel for our docket to remove Commissioner Pickett as he is retiring at the end of the month. Mr. Johnston has been designated the new Commission Docket Manager.
The RTO is preparing for the hearing, which starts on February 17, 2026. She said there are matters related to these topics and other possible next steps in Docket U-25-028 to discuss with the Committee in executive session, the immediate knowledge of which could have an adverse effect on the legal and financial position of the RTO and/or the Committee members.
MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Hickey to enter into Executive Session to discuss confidential financial matters related to the RTO finances and legal strategy. This is consistent with our Bylaws, which allow the Board to consider confidential matters in executive session. In this case, the RTO believes that these are subjects that would have an adverse effect on the finances of the RTO and are being discussed with an attorney, the immediate knowledge of which could have an adverse effect on the financial or legal position of the Committee or are protected by law due to rules protecting personal privacy and certain business information. Motion seconded by Mr. Miller.
A roll call was taken, and the motion to enter into Executive Session passed unanimously.
8.EXECUTIVE SESSION – 1:19 pm. (Bylaws Section 5.12.3) To discuss matters, theimmediate knowledge of which could have an adverse effect on the finances or legalposition of the RTO, the Committee or Authority, or that are confidential under state,federal, or local law.
The RTO Governance Committee reconvened its regular meeting at 2:03 p.m. Chair Million advised that the RTO did not take any formal action on the matters discussed while in executive session, except as authorized by Bylaws Section 5.12.2, to give direction to an attorney or negotiator regarding the handling of a specific legal matter or pending negotiation.
9. MEMBERS COMMENTS – There were no comments.
10. NEXT MEETING DATE – February 6, 2026
Chair Million stated the next meeting date will be February 6, 2026.
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for the Committee, the meeting adjourned at 2:05 p.m.
______________________________ Travis Million, Chair
_______________________________ Curtis W. Thayer, Secretary