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SUBJECT TO FINAL BOARD APPROVAL ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBER DELEGATION OF CONNECTICUT MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC ENERGY COOPERATIVE November 15, 2018 The Spa at Norwich Inn 607 West Thames Street, Norwich, Connecticut ____________________________ MINUTES The Annual Meeting of the Member Delegation of the Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative (CMEEC) was conducted on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at The Spa at Norwich Inn, 607 West Thames Street, Norwich, Connecticut. The meeting was legally noticed in compliance with State law, and all proceedings hereafter were taken while the meeting was open to the attendance of the public. Chairman Kenneth Sullivan called the meeting to order at 10:07 a.m. and determined a quorum was present. For the record, Chairman Sullivan stated that the meeting is being held at the Norwich Inn and Spa located at 607 West Thames Street, Norwich, CT. The following Member Delegates/Alternate Member Delegates participated: Groton Utilities: Ronald Gaudet Norwich Public Utilities: Dr. Grace Jones Bozrah Light & Power: David Collard; Ronald Gaudet Jewett City Dept of Public Utilities: Louis Demicco; Kenneth Sullivan South Norwalk Water & Electric: Paul Yatcko East Norwalk: Kevin Barber; David Brown The following individuals from CMEEC management participated: Michael Lane, CMEEC Interim Chief Executive Officer Robin Kipnis, CMEEC General Counsel Scott Whittier, CMEEC Director of Enabling Services Bella Chernovitsky, CMEEC Director Business Intelligence Justin Connell, Director Portfolio Management Jake Pagragan, CMEEC Director Business Development Michael Rall, CMEEC Director Asset Management Gabe Stern, CMEEC Director Technical Services Pat Meek, CMEEC Financial Planning & Analysis Manager Ellen Kachmar, CMEEC Office and Facility Manager Margaret Job, CMEEC Administrative Staff The following members of the public were in attendance: Claire Bessette, Reporter, The Day Kevin Ahern, Reporter, Norwich Bulletin Bernie Loubier, Reporter, Hall Communications William Kowalski, Municipal Electric Consumer Advocate Michael Boucher, Resident, Groton, CT Paul Zummo, Director, Policy Research and Analysis, American Public Power Association Timothy Shea, Brown Rudnick Lawrence Davis, Senior Vice President, Webster Bank Bert Hunter, Executive Vice President & Chief Investment Officer, Connecticut Green Bank Josh Pothier, Comptroller, City of Norwich Emmett Riley, State Representative, 46th District (Norwich) Michael Casella, C&LM Consultant Andy Lee, Underwriter, Gallagher Insurance Ms. Job recorded Chairman Sullivan made a general remark to the Board and others in attendance. Noting for the press present that the CMEEC Annual and Regular Board of Directors meeting will be the fourth and last meeting for today. He also thanked the Board of Directors for their diligence and hard work considering recent events. He noted that, pursuant to a resolution (Resolution 18-11-06), the Board has hired the New London law firm of Suisman & Shapiro, specifically Attorney Eileen Duggan, to conduct an internal investigation with respect to the actions of Drew Rankin and Edward Pryor. Standard Action Items Ms. Kipnis conducted roll call identifying the formal voting persons at today’s Member Delegation meetings. (A) Approve Minutes of CMEEC May 2, 2018 Special Member Delegation Meeting A motion was made by Member Delegate Ronald Gaudet, seconded by Member Delegate Paul Yatcko to approve the Minutes of CMEEC May 2, 2018 Special Member Delegation Meeting. Motion passed unanimously. (MD 18-11-01) (B) Approve Minutes of CMEEC October 9, 2018 Special Telephonic Member Delegation Meeting A motion was made by Member Delegate Kevin Barber, seconded by Member Delegate Louis Demicco to approve the Minutes of CMEEC October 9, 2018 Special Telephonic Delegation Meeting.  Motion passed unanimously. (MD 18-11-02) Specific Action Items (C) Approve Member Delegation 2019 Scheduled Meeting Dates Mr. Whittier provided a brief overview of the schedule of 2019 CMEEC Member Delegation meeting dates noting a new procedure for 2019 is to separate out the CMEEC Member Delegation meeting schedule from the Regular meeting schedule. A motion was made by Member Delegate Demicco, seconded by Member Delegate Gaudet to approve the CMEEC Member Delegation 2019 Scheduled Meeting Dates. Motion passed unanimously. (MD 18-11-03) Chairman Sullivan inquired if there was any other business to be brought before this Member Delegation, hearing none he entertained a motion to adjourn. A motion was made by Member Delegate Yatcko, seconded by Member Delegate Demicco to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed unanimously. (MD 18-11-04) Meeting was adjourned at 10:11 a.m.