Power Board
Regular MeetingClarksville, TN · November 26, 2019
Minutes
MINUTES
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Power Board Members and Staff
Power Board Meeting
Tuesday, November 26, 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; Lance Baker; Privott Stroman; Ron Jackson; Sally
Castleman; Sally Martino; Wayne Wilkinson
Not In Attendance
Kunal Shah
A. Call to Order
A meeting of the Clarksville Power Board was called to order by Chairman Wayne Wilkinson on
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. at CDE Lightband, 2021 Wilma Rudolph Blvd,
Clarksville, TN 37040.
Leo Millan was recognized for his service as a Board Member from 2011-2019.
Energy Services Team - Recognition as TVA top performers, CDE finished in the top 5 in two
areas : EScore Self Audit -208,000 kwhs saved and New Homes Program -2gwhs of
electrification. They were also recognized at APPA as a Smart Energy Provider.
B. Power Board Minutes
The Power Board did unanimously approve the minutes from the October 22, 2019, Regular
Power Board meeting.
Move: Jeff Burkhart Second: Sally Castleman Status: Passed
C. Monthly Report
Brian Taylor gave a power point storm update. Circuits opened, 28; total outages, 32,228; 54
total crews; 70 poles replaces; 42 transformers replaced. Estimated Cost $3,8 million.
David Johns presented the October 2019 monthly financials. A motion was made to approve the
financials as presented.
Move: Ron Jackson Second: Jeff Burkhart Status: Passed
D. POL 6-1 & 6-1a
Broadband residential and commercial video rate increases of $5 on packages. A motion was
made to approve both the residential and commercial policies.
Move: Sally Castleman Second: Ron Jackson Status: Passed
E. Contracts/Professional Services
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The following contracts were presented:
1. Daffron Service Support
Annual product and software support in the amount of $139,952.40. A motion was made to
approve the contract.
Move: Jeff Burkhart Second: Sally Castleman Status: Passed
2. Cintas
Water cooler contract in the amount of $720 a year approved by board subject to changes
required by city attorney.
Move: Jeff Burkhart Second: Ron Jackson Status: Passed
3. Showtime
Renewal of existing Showtime contract in the estimated amount of $34,300. A motion was
made to approve the contract.
Move: Ron Jackson Second: Sally Castleman Status: Passed
4. Calix Testing Agreement
Calix agreement for testing of a indoor ONT with wifi mesh and management software in the
amount of $1,761. A motion was made to approve the contract.
Move: Ron Jackson Second: Jeff Burkhart Status: Passed
F. Purchase Requests
The following purchases were reviewed:
1. Graybar
Restock of fiber due to low inventory due to storm in the amount of $176,266.40.
2. Wesco
FTTH tester equipment - splicer and pro scan kit in the amount of $45,499.00
3. Layer 3
Hardware/software Ruckus switches in the amount of $102,623.71.
4. Kennedy Company
Security & Access Control in the amount of $129,780.
G. Operating Policy 2-1
Compared to November, December residential bills will increase on average by $2.24 due to the
change in fuel cost.
H. Management Report
TVA Utility Marketplace Forum - Privott presented on Workforce Readiness and Optimization
and Design Thinking; and Christy presented on Engagement with our Customers
Dec Board meeting has been rescheduled - Dec 31
Board Training - Dec 5th @ TMEPA
TMEPA Legislative Rally - Feb 11
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I. Electric Division Report
J. Broadband Division Report
K. Customer Resources Report
L. Monthly Stats
M. Revenue less Power Cost
N. Adjourned
Mayor Pitts introduced Cassie Wheeler with the City Internal Audit.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 a.m.
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Agenda
AGENDA
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Power Board Members and Staff
Power Board Meeting
Tuesday, November 26, 2019, 8:00 am - 9:30 am
2021 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., Clarksville, TN 37040
A. Call to Order
B. Power Board Minutes
C. Monthly Report
D. POL 6-1 & 6-1a
E. Contracts/Professional Services
1. Daffron Service Support
2. Cintas
3. Showtime
4. Calix Testing Agreement
F. Purchase Requests
1. Graybar
2. Wesco
3. Layer 3
4. Kennedy Company
G. Operating Policy 2-1
H. Management Report
I. Electric Division Report
J. Broadband Division Report
K. Customer Resources Report
L. Monthly Stats
M. Revenue less Power Cost
N. Adjourned
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