Power Board
Regular MeetingClarksville, TN · June 28, 2022
Minutes
MINUTES
CDE Lightband
Power Board Members and Staff
Power Board Meeting
Tuesday, June 22, 2021, 8:00 am - 9:30 am
2021 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., Clarksville, TN 37040
In Attendance
Brian Taylor; Bruce Walker; Christy Batts; Darla Knight; David Johns; Garnett
Ladd; Jim Manning; Joe Pitts; Privott Stroman; Ron Jackson; Sally Martino;
Travis Holleman
Not In Attendance
Kunal Shah; Lance Baker
A. Call to Order
A meeting of the Clarksville Power Board was called to order by Chairman Ron Jackson on
Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. at CDE Lightband, 2021 Wilma Rudolph Blvd, Clarksville,
TN 37040.
B. Power In Motion
Jason Brand, Anthony Grizzard, Bryan Smith, and Tyler Snead were recognized for heroic efforts
involving a vehicle accident, these four CDE Lightband employees did not hesitate to take action,
helping everyone involved to safety and should be highly commended for their actions.
C. May Power Board Minutes
The Power Board did unanimously approve the minutes from the May 25, 2021, Regular Power
Board meeting.
Move: Travis Holleman Second: Darla Knight Status: Passed
D. May Monthly Report
David Johns presented the financials for the month of May 2021.
A motion was made to accept and approve the financials as presented.
Move: Travis Holleman Second: Darla Knight Status: Passed
E. Contracts/Professional Services
The following contracts were presented for approval:
1. Davis Elliott
Continuing Construction and Maintenance contract by Davis Elliott in the amount of
$18,306,606.80. A motion was made to approve this contract.
Move: Travis Holleman Second: Darla Knight Status: Passed
2. Blake's Lawn Care
Tree replacement contract extension for two years in the amount of $18,000 annually. A
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motion was made to approve this contract extension.
Move: Travis Holleman Second: Darla Knight Status: Passed
F. Purchase Requests
The following purchases were presented for review, no action needed.
1. 24 Ct Fiber
2. Transformers
3. Annual Software and Support
4. Set tops
5. Software Support Renewal
6. Copper Time Domain Reflectometer
7. Core and Data Switch
G. Operating Policy 2-1
Compared to June, the average residential bill in July will increase by $2.10. This increase is due
primarily to
the change in fuel costs.
H. Management Report
Pointed out the 2020 Year in Highlights handout.
COVID - 1 positive case in June, 60 employees vaccinated (28%)
New TVA Districts - changing to 4 Regions, we are in the North Region with Justin Maierhofer,
Regional VP; Ernie Peterson, Director Customer Relations; Gary Harris, Director Government &
Community Relations.
Upcoming events:
7/20/21 - Presentation to Sierra Group - Public Library at 6:00 pm
9/9/21 - Note Burning Celebration at F&M Bank
10/6/21 - Open House during Public Power Week
Solar Array - 4.75MW - Wedgewood Drive. Silicon Ranch is doing a System Impact Study.
Exit 8 - waiting on the sale of property, has been through 1st Reading at City Council.
I. Electric Division Update
J. Broadband Division Report
K. Customer Service Update
L. Monthly Stats
M. Revenue less Power Cost
N. Adjourned
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 a.m.
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Agenda
AGENDA
CDE Lightband
Power Board Members and Staff
Power Board Meeting
Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 8:00 am - 9:30 am
2021 Wilma Rudolph Blvd
A. Call to Order
B. Recognitions
C. May Power Board Minutes
D. May Monthly Report
E. Operating Policy
F. Operating Policy 2-9
G. Contracts/Professional Services
1. Silicon Ranch
2. Silicon Ranch Interconnection Agreements
3. TVA
4. Freshworks
5. Plume
H. Purchase Requests
1. WESCO
2. Graybar
3. WESCO
4. Power Supply Company
5. WESCO
6. Utility Sales Agency
7. Advizex
8. Calix
9. Calix
10. SandVine
I. Operating Policy 2-1
J. Management Report
K. Electric Division Update
L. Broadband Division Report
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M. Customer Service Update
N. Monthly Stats
O. Revenue less Power Cost
P. Adjourned
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