Effects of heat moves PEC board to waive reconnect fees for members through September

PEC’s governing body voted to streamline its committee structure, dissolving all prior committees except the Audit Committee

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July 21, 2009

Johnson City, Tx – Setting a new foundation for conduct at its meetings, the Pedernales Electric Board of Directors voted July 20 to adopt Robert’s Rules of Order. The Board will abide by the rules contained in the 10th edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, with specific attention to its “Procedure in Small Boards” section.

“We deemed Robert’s Rules of Order the best and most widely used procedures for conducting board meetings,” explained District 7 Director Patrick Cox, who sponsored the resolutions with Board President Larry Landaker, District 6 Director. “The ‘Procedure in Small Boards’ more closely defines the type of business we will be addressing.”

PEC’s governing body voted to streamline its committee structure, dissolving all prior committees except the Audit Committee. That committee, chaired by District 3 Director Kathryn Scanlon, remains the only standing committee.

The new special policy committees, to be formed and approved at the next Board meeting, are Governance, Bylaws and Legal, chaired by Director Cox; Energy, Conservation and Renewable Generation Programs, chaired by District 2 Director James Williams; and Financial Strategies, Contracts and Budgets, chaired by District 1 Director Cristi Clement.

Committee guidelines also were adopted, including requirements for charters, meeting minutes and limitations on the number of meetings per year. Committee chairs also were given latitude to appoint PEC members and other individuals to serve as volunteer advisors.

The Board also recognized the effects of the heat wave gripping Central Texas, unanimously approving a resolution to waive any $100 reconnection fees assessed to PEC members from June through September 2009.

“This reflects the tremendous effect the very hot summer has had on our members, as well as the bad economy we’re in,” said PEC General Manager Juan Garza, as he explained his reasons for the waiver request.

In other action at the meeting, the Board:
– Heard a report that more than $566,000 had been legally deemed Texland funds; that money will be disbursed after a meeting between Texland’s owners.
– Approved major infrastructure projects in the Cedar Park and Kyle areas.
– Decided that ideas for a long-term strategic planning session would be presented at the Aug. 17 Board meeting, to be held at PEC’s E. Babe Smith Headquarters Building in Johnson City.