CT Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative CMEEC

SUBJECT TO BOARD APPROVAL MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OF CONNECTICUT MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC ENERGY COOPERATIVE AND CONNECTICUT TRANSMISSION MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC ENERGY COOPERATIVE May 9, 2023 The Special Meeting of the Boards of Directors of Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative (“CMEEC”) and Connecticut Transmission Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative (“CTMEEC” dba Transco) was held telephonically and via Zoom on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting was legally noticed in compliance with Connecticut General Statutes and all proceedings and actions thereafter occurred during the publicly recorded portions of the meeting. The following Member Representatives / Alternate Member Representatives / Municipal Representatives participated: Groton Utilities: Ronald Gaudet, Jeffrey Godley Groton Municipal Representative: Mark Oefinger Norwich Public Utilities: Christopher LaRose, Robert Staley Norwich Municipal Representative: David Eggleston Bozrah Light & Power: William Ballinger, Scott Barber South Norwalk Electric & Water: Alan Huth, Scott Murphy, David Westmoreland Third Taxing District, East Norwalk: Kevin Barber, Michele Sweeney Jewett City Department of Public Utilities: Louis Demicco, Kenneth Sullivan Jewett City Municipal Representative: George Kennedy The following CMEEC Staff participated: Dave Meisinger, CMEEC CEO Margaret Job, CMEEC Paralegal and Compliance Manager Others participated: David Silverstone, Esquire Municipal Electric Consumer Advocate Joseph Martini, Esquire, Spears Manning & Martini Michael McCormack, Esquire, O’Sullivan, McCormack, Jensen & Bliss Christopher Barrett, Esquire, Izard Kindall & Raabe (joined at 10:30 a.m.) Ms. Job recorded. Chair Kevin Barber called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. He stated for the record that this meeting is being held telephonically and via Zoom. Chair Barber requested all participants mute their devices unless speaking to eliminate confusion and background noise. He requested that those present state their name and where they are from when speaking for clarity of the record. Mr. Meisinger noted that a member of the public had requested Ms. Job to forward him the Zoom instructions for today. The requester did not join the meeting. Specific Agenda Item A Public Comment Period No public comment was made. B Roll Call / Voting Roster Ms. Job conducted roll call identifying voting persons at today’s meeting. Chair Barber confirmed a quorum was present. C Approve the Minutes of the Regular April 27, 2023 Joint Boards of Directors’ Meeting A motion was made by Member Representative Scott Barber, seconded by Municipal Representative Mark Oefinger to Approve the Minutes of the Regular April 27, 2023 Joint Boards of Directors’ Meeting. Motion passed unanimously. 23-05-01 D Possible Executive Session Pursuant to C.G.S. §§ 1-210(b)(4) and 1-210(b)(10) for Attorney-Client Privilege Material Relating to the Criminal Trial Proceedings and On-Going National Union Insurance Litigation A motion was made by Member Representative Jeffrey Godley, seconded by Municipal Representative George Kennedy to enter Executive Session. Motion passed unanimously. 23-05-02 The basis for entering Executive Session is as identified above. The Members of the Board, CMEEC Staff, Attorneys Martini and McCormack and Mr. Silverstone remained. Mr. Silverstone agreed to participate in Executive Session under his Non-Disclosure Agreement dated May 24, 2021. The Board re-entered Public Session at 10:30 a.m.  A member of the public, Christopher Barrett, an attorney with Izard Kindall and Raabe, joined the meeting at this time. He was given the opportunity to make a public comment, however he declined. Chair Barber explained that no action was taken in Executive Session. E Possible Vote to Authorize CEO to Take Certain Actions Regarding Ongoing Litigation, Including with Respect to Criminal Defense Costs Chair Barber explained that no action will be taken on this Agenda Item E. F Adjourn A motion was made by Municipal Representative Oefinger, seconded by Municipal Representative Kennedy to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously. 23-05-03 The meeting was adjourned at 10:33 a.m.