Power Board
Regular MeetingClarksville, TN · September 24, 2019
Minutes
MINUTES
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Power Board Members and Staff
Power Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 24, 2019, 8:00 am - 9:30 am
2021 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., Clarksville, TN 37040
In Attendance
Brian Taylor; Bruce Walker; Christy Batts; David Johns; Jeff Burkhart; Jim
Manning; Joe Pitts; Kunal Shah; Lance Baker; Privott Stroman; Ron Jackson;
Sally Castleman; Sally Martino; Wayne Wilkinson
A. Call to Order
A meeting of the Clarksville Power Board was called to order by Chairman Wayne Wilkinson on
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. at CDE Lightband, 2021 Wilma Rudolph Blvd,
Clarksville, TN 37040.
Rick Goodwin presented our new corporate video.
Brian Taylor also recognized Luann Warren for the APPA article on 2- Way Texting.
Brian Taylor highlighted the Year in Review handout.
B. August Power Board Minutes
The Power Board did unanimously approve the minutes from the August 27, 2019, Regular
Power Board meeting.
Move: Sally Castleman Second: Jeff Burkhart Status: Passed
C. August Monthly Report
David Johns presented the August 2019 monthly financials. A motion was made to approve the
financials as presented.
Move: Jeff Burkhart Second: Ron Jackson Status: Passed
D. TVA
TVA requires that we have a joint use study for any shared services with the city. Joint expenses
are incurred for use of the City Attorney, Internal Auditor and Contract Administration. A motion
was made to approve the Joint Use Cost Study.
Move: Ron Jackson Second: Sally Castleman Status: Passed
E. Contracts/Professional Services
The following contracts were presented for approval:
1. Layer 3
ONT provisioning software from Layer 3 in the amount of $60,000. A motion was made to
approve this contract.
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Move: Jeff Burkhart Second: Ron Jackson Status: Passed
2. Owens Telecom Services, Inc
Fiber splicing 2 year renewal from Owens Telecom Services, Inc in the amount of
approximately $288,000 per year. A motion was made to approve this contract.
Move: Sally Castleman Second: Jeff Burkhart Status: Passed
3. Konica
Restructuring of existing lease agreement with Konica Minolta at $1,932.83 a month, or
$23,193.96 annually. A motion was made to approve this contract.
Move: Ron Jackson Second: Jeff Burkhart Status: Passed
F. Purchase Requests
The following purchases were reviewed:
1. Graybar
Graybar 288 Count fiber to restock in the amount of $76,849.80.
2. Dasan Zhone Solutions
Dasan Zhone Solutions Annual Software suppport in the amount of $78,491.44.
3. Minerva
Minerva middleware support in the amount of $96,480.00.
G. Operating Policy 2-1
Compared to September, October residential bills will decrease on average by $4.57 due to fuel
cost and the change from summer rates to transitional rates.
H. Management Report
Public Power Week - October 6-12, 2019, Employee Cookout - Oct. 9
Long Term Partnership Agreement - over half of the LPC’s have signed the agreement.
I. Electric Division Update
J. Broadband Division Report
K. Customer Service Update
L. Monthly Stats
M. Revenue less Power Cost
N. Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at 8:39 a.m.
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Agenda
AGENDA
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Power Board Members and Staff
Power Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 24, 2019, 8:00 am - 9:30 am
2021 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., Clarksville, TN 37040
A. Call to Order
B. August Power Board Minutes
C. August Monthly Report
D. TVA
E. Contracts/Professional Services
1. Layer 3
2. Owens Telecom Services, Inc
3. Konica
F. Purchase Requests
1. Graybar
2. Dasan Zhone Solutions
3. Minerva
G. Operating Policy 2-1
H. Management Report
I. Electric Division Update
J. Broadband Division Report
K. Customer Service Update
L. Monthly Stats
M. Revenue less Power Cost
N. Adjourned
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