CT Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative CMEEC

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 December 5, 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, December 5, 2024 at 11:00 a.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 Groton Municipal Representative: Mark Oefinger Norwich Public Utilities: Christopher LaRose (arrived at 11:26 a.m.), Stewart Peil, 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 East Norwalk Municipal Representative: Pete Johnson Jewett City Department of Public Utilities: Louis Demicco (arrived at 11:18 a.m.), James Derusha Jewett City Municipal Representative: George Kennedy The following CMEEC Staff participated in person: David Meisinger, CMEEC CEO Margaret Job, CMEEC Director Administrative Services Lauren Gaudet, CMEEC Administrative and Sustainability Specialist Chantal Maxwell, CMEEC Administrative Services Coordinator Others participated via Zoom: 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 11:00 a.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 a motion to enter Executive Session. A motion was made by Municipal Representative Oefinger, seconded by Alternate Member Representative Staley to enter Executive Session. Motion passed unanimously. 24-12-01 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, Attorney 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 11:03 a.m. with instructions to return to Public Session upon completion of discussion in Executive Session.  The Board re-entered Public Session at 11:37 a.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 Member Representative Peil recognized himself as having joined today’s meeting just after roll call and requested deferral of his voting rights to Alternate Member Representative Staley. A motion was made by Municipal Representative Johnson, seconded by Municipal Representative Eggleston to authorize CMEEC’s CEO and outside counsel to take steps necessary to facilitate resolution of the ’273 case by the parties to that case. Motion passed unanimously. 24-12-02 E Adjourn A motion was made by Member Representative Gaudet, seconded by Municipal Representative Oefinger to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously. 24-12-03 The meeting was adjourned at 11:39 a.m.