Power Board
Regular MeetingClarksville, TN · March 18, 2022
Minutes
MINUTES
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Power Board Members and Staff
Power Board Meeting
Friday, March 18, 2022, 8:00 am - 9:30 am
2021 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., Clarksville, TN 37040
In Attendance
Brian Taylor; Christy Batts; Daniel Kimbell; Darla Knight; David Johns; Garnett
Ladd; Jim Manning; Joe Pitts; Keith Cutshall; Kunal Shah; Privott Stroman;
Ron Jackson; Sally Martino; Travis Holleman
Not In Attendance
Lance Baker
A. Call to Order
The meeting of the Clarksville Power Board was called to order by Chairman Ron Jackson on
Friday, March 18, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. at CDE Lightband, 2021 Wilma Rudolph Blvd, Clarksville,
TN 37040.
B. Power in Motion
The Power in Motion is proudly presented to Levon Gibson for his creative design and the
implementation of a more efficient, proactive customer high bill inquiry system which, since
adoption, has transformed and streamlined the Energy Services team's process, setting a new
standard of professionalism for our customers.
C. February Power Board Minutes
The Power Board did unanimously approve minutes from February 22, 2022, the regular Power
Board meeting.
Move: Garnett Ladd Second: Darla Knight Status: Passed
D. 3-1-22 Special Called Board Minutes
The board did unanimously approve the minutes from March 1, 2022, the Special Called Board
meeting.
Move: Darla Knight Second: Kunal Shah Status: Passed
E. February Monthly Report
David Johns presented the February 2022 financials.
A motion was made to approve the financials as presented.
Move: Garnett Ladd Second: Kunal Shah Status: Passed
F. Operating Policies
David Johns and Daniel Kimbell presented the recommended changes to the Line Extension Aid
in Construction policies that will go into effect July 1, 2022. We will meet with the Homebuilders
Association, April 19th, to go over these changes. The main change is the fee per lot from $700
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to $1250 for residential subdivisions and $250 to $300 per apartment unit. The goal of the
increase is to recover 80% of CDE's actual costs.
A motion was made to approve the changes to the policies.
Move: Garnett Ladd Second: Travis Holleman Status: Passed
G. Contracts/Professional Services
The following contracts were presented for approval:
1. Vivicast
CBS Sports Network in the amount of $30,760 from Viacom.
A motion was made to approve both Viacom contracts.
Move: Travis Holleman Second: Darla Knight Status: Passed
2. Vivicast
Viacom Suite of Networks in the amount of $507,444.
3. Legends Bank
It is a state requirement that you have to rebid banking services every 5 years.
A motion was made to recommend approval for services from Legends Bank pending City
Council approval.
Move: Travis Holleman Second: Kunal Shah Status: Passed
H. Purchase Requests
The following purchases were reviewed:
1. 12 Count and 2 Count Fiber
To replenish stock from WESCO in the amount of $50,750.
2. 3" conduit
To replenish stock and for new construction from WESCO in the amount of $39,240.
3. Small, Medium and Drop Vaults
To replenish stock and new construction from Power Supply in the amount of $350,900.
4. Vehicle
The new vehicle from Ford of Murfreesboro in the amount of $51,805.
5. Cap Bank and Voltage Regulator
Cap banks and voltage regulator for the north Clarksville system study from Irby in the amount
of $335,900.
6. Indoor ONT
To replenish stock from Zhone in the amount of $360,844.
7. Ruckus Renewal 2022
Yearly service level agreement from Layer3 in the amount of $260,929.52.
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8. Polycom Phones
Stock yearly supply of commercial and residential phones from WESCO in the amount of
$53,179.50.
I. Operating Policy 2-1
Compared to March, bills for residential customers in April will increase by $1.27. This increase
is due to the increase in fuel costs.
J. Management Report
Presto Letter - We received a letter from Presto letting us know they are closing their business on
June 1, 2022.
Dates - April 15th; Personnel Committee meeting at 8:00 am, Finance Committee meeting at
10:30
APPA Rodeo - next weekend in Austin, TX.
APPA E&O Conference following the rodeo. We will be recognized for DEED.
K. Electric Division Update
L. Broadband Division Report
M. Customer Service Update
N. Monthly Stats
O. Revenue less Power Cost
P. Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at 9:25 a.m.
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Agenda
AGENDA
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Power Board Members and Staff
Power Board Meeting
Friday, March 18, 2022, 8:00 am - 9:30 am
2021 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., Clarksville, TN 37040
A. Call to Order
B. Power in Motion
C. February Power Board Minutes
D. 3-1-22 Special Called Board Minutes
E. February Monthly Report
F. Operating Policies
G. Contracts/Professional Services
1. Vivicast
2. Vivicast
3. Legends Bank
H. Purchase Requests
1. 12 Count and 2 Count Fiber
2. 3" conduit
3. Small, Medium and Drop Vaults
4. Vehicle
5. Cap Bank and Voltage Regulator
6. Indoor ONT
7. Ruckus Renewal 2022
8. Polycom Phones
I. Operating Policy 2-1
J. Management Report
K. Electric Division Update
L. Broadband Division Report
M. Customer Service Update
N. Monthly Stats
O. Revenue less Power Cost
P. Adjourned
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