Agenda

 

NEBRASKA OPEN MEETINGS ACT

Nebraska Revised Statutes 84-1407 through 84-1414  https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=84-1407

 

PLEASE NOTE:  The meeting scheduled for December 20, 2024 has been CANCELLED.

 

Friday, January 17, 2025 beginning at 9:00 a.m.

First Floor Hearing Room

Nebraska State Office Building

301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, Nebraska

 

 

Although the meeting will be held in-person, any member of the public can join the meeting “virtually” via Webex by clicking on the following link: 

https://sonvideo.webex.com/sonvideo/j.php?MTID=mdcad0adf2924c550fa2e8561fa49a6f7, or by copying it or typing it into the address line of their web browser.  The event number (access code) is 2494 323 5530.  The event password is NPRB1-17-25 (67721017 from phones and video systems).

 

When joining you will be prompted for your name and email.  This information is used only to identify you as an attendee.  If you wish to remain anonymous, you may enter your first name as “Public”, your last name as “Attendee”, and your email as PublicAttendee@nprb.gov.

 

If you wish to make comments during the meeting you will need to click on the “raise your hand” icon and you will be required to identify yourself for the record once the host unmutes your line.

 

If you wish to listen to the meeting via telephone only, dial 1-408-418-9388 (not toll free).  Then enter access code 2494 323 5530.  Press # to continue, then enter 67721017#.

 

 

1.       Roll Call of Board members.

 

2.       Review and approval of the minutes from the November 15, 2024 meeting.*   Minutes - Nov. 15, 2024.docx

 

3.       Review and acceptance of the expense reports for November and December 2024.*   Budget Status Nov. 2024.pdf

 

4.       Consider dismissal of application PRB-4043-G. This is an application filed by the City of Kimball to install 8 megawatts capacity of diesel generation. Since the City is replacing its existing generators, formal approval may not be required pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 70-1012(1)(b).*   PRB-4043-G -- City of Kimball (1) (8 MW Diesel) Application.pdf

 

5.       Consider renewal of State Contract 94906 O4 with JK Energy Consulting, LLC.  The contract is for JK Energy Consulting to serve as the Board’s consultant for Southwest Power Pool issues, including serving as Nebraska’s voting representative on the Regional State Committee’s Cost Allocation Working Group.  The contract term would be from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.*

 

6.       Election of board chair and vice chair for 2025.*

 

7.       Executive Director’s report.

 

  1. Update on Southwest Power Pool activities.

     

  2. Review of bills introduced before the Nebraska Legislature that may affect the Board or the electric industry.  The Board may consider taking a position on bills or amendments.*

     

8.       Adjourn.*

 

*  Action item.  A vote is scheduled for or possible on this agenda item.

Note:  This agenda is subject to revision.  It will be continually updated until it is made final approximately one week prior to the meeting.  Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 84-1411, the Board reserves the right to amend the agenda up to 24 hours prior to the meeting.