SPECIAL UTILITY COMMITTEE

A Special Utility Committee Meeting was held on January 13, 2004, at 4:30 p.m. with Chairman Ruane presiding. Members present were Mr. Carey, Mr. Ritter (arrived at 4:35 p.m.), Mr. Farling, and Mr. Lambert. Mr. Speed and Mayor Hutchison were also present.

Agenda Additions/Deletions

Mr. Carey moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Lambert and unanimously carried.

Electric Rate Study - Recommendations

In an effort to keep members abreast of staff’s progress on the Electric Rate Study Implementation Plan, it was requested that an update be given during every Utility Committee Meeting. Mr. DePrima assured members that the Electric Rate Implementation Committee has continued to work diligently through the different electric rate classifications. Members were provided with the committee’s Electric Rate Study Status Report (Attachment #1). Mr. DePrima briefly reviewed the report and the Summary Comparison of Rate Change Proposal (Attachment #2).

No further action was taken.

Mr. Carey moved to recess into executive session for legal matters. The motion was seconded by Mr. Farling and unanimously carried.

Meeting recessed at 5:09 p.m. There was no official action required as a result of the executive session.

Meeting Adjourned at 6:27 P.M.

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                    Eugene B. Ruane

                                                                                    Chairman

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Attachments

Attachment #1 - Electric Rate Study Status Report

Attachment #2 - Summary Comparison of Rate Change Proposal