CT Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative CMEEC
Regular MeetingNorwich, CT · November 25, 2024
Minutes
SUBJECT TO BOARD APPROVAL
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL HYBRID MEETING
OF THE
BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OF
CONNECTICUT MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC ENERGY COOPERATIVE
AND
CONNECTICUT TRANSMISSION MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC ENERGY COOPERATIVE
November 25, 2024
The Special Hybrid Meeting of the Joint Boards of Directors of Connecticut Municipal Electric
Energy Cooperative (“CMEEC”) and Connecticut Transmission Municipal Electric Energy
Cooperative (“CTMEEC” dba Transco) was held via Zoom and in person at 30 Stott Avenue,
Norwich, CT on Monday, November 25, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.
The meeting was legally noticed in compliance with Connecticut General Statutes and all
proceedings and actions hereafter occurred during the publicly recorded portion of the meeting.
The following Member Representatives / Alternate Member Representatives / Municipal
Representatives participated via Zoom:
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, David Westmoreland
South Norwalk Municipal Representative: Dawn DelGreco
East Norwalk, Third Taxing District: Kevin Barber, Michele Sweeney
Jewett City Department of Public Utilities: Louis Demicco, James Derusha
Jewett City Municipal Representative: George Kennedy
The following CMEEC Staff participated in person:
David Meisinger, CMEEC CEO
Patricia Meek, CMEEC Director Finance & Accounting
Margaret Job, CMEEC Director Administrative Services
Others participated via Zoom:
Joseph Martini, Esquire, Spears Manning & Martini, LLC
Michael McCormack, Esquire, O’Sullivan, McCormack Jensen & Bliss, PC
David Silverstone, Esquire Municipal Electric Consumer Advocate
Ms. Job recorded.
Chair Kevin Barber called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. He stated for the record that
today’s meeting is being held in person at 30 Stott Avenue, Norwich, CT and via Zoom. Chair
Barber requested that all those participating mute their devices unless speaking to eliminate
confusion and background noise. He requested that participants state their name when speaking
for clarity of the record.
Specific Agenda Item
A Public Comment
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 Possible Executive Session Pursuant to C.G.S. §§ 1-210(b)(4) and 1-210(b)(10) for
Attorney-Client Privileged Material and Communications Related to Negotiation and
Strategy of Pending Litigation Claims and Related Criminal Proceedings
Chair Barber entertained motion to enter Executive Session.
A motion was made by Municipal Representative DelGreco, seconded by Alternate
Member Representative Staley to enter Executive Session.
Motion passed unanimously. 24-11-10
The basis for entering Executive Session is Pursuant to C.G.S. §§ 1-210(b)(4) and 1-
210(b)(10) for Attorney-Client Privileged Material and Communications Related to
Negotiation and Strategy of Pending Litigation Claims and Related Criminal
Proceedings.
Members of the Board, CMEEC Staff present, 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 entered Executive Session at 12:03 p.m. with instructions to return to
Public Session upon completion of discussion in Executive Session.
The Board re-entered Public Session at 1:28 p.m.
Chair Barber confirmed no action was taken during Executive Session.
D Possible Vote to Authorize the CEO to take or authorize certain actions related to
Pending Litigation Claims and Related Criminal Proceedings
The Board agreed that no vote would be taken.
E Adjourn
A motion was made by Municipal Representative Kennedy, seconded by Member
Representative Barber to adjourn.
Motion passed unanimously. 24-11-11
The meeting was adjourned at 1:29 p.m.
Agenda
TO: CMEEC and CTMEEC Boards of Directors
FROM: Kevin Barber, Chair
Dave Meisinger, CMEEC CEO
SUBJECT: Notice and Agenda for the Special Hybrid Meeting of the CMEEC and
CTMEEC Joint Boards of Directors’ Meeting on Monday, November 25, 2024
Attached is the Notice and Agenda for the Special Hybrid Meeting of the CMEEC and
CTMEEC Joint Boards of Directors Meeting to be held via Zoom and in person at the
CMEEC offices located at 30 Stott Avenue, Norwich, CT on Monday, November 25, 2024
at 12:00 p.m.
Members of the Public may attend the meeting via Zoom or in person.
Zoom instructions: Please contact Margaret Job at mjob@cmeec.org
AGENDA
Agenda Topic
Item
A Public Comment Period
B Roll Call / Voting Roster
C Possible Executive Session Pursuant to C.G.S. §§ 1-210(b)(4) and 1-210(b)(10) for
Attorney-Client Privileged Material and Communications Related to Negotiation and
Strategy of Pending Litigation Claims and Related Criminal Proceedings
D Possible Vote to Authorize the CEO to take or authorize certain actions relating to
Pending Litigation Claims and Related Criminal Proceedings
E Adjourn
Posted this 22nd day of November 2024
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