2017 CALL OF ELECTION 09-08-2016.PDF
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CALL AND NOTICE OF ELECTION PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election for members of the Board of Directors of ELECTRICAL DISTRICT NUMBER EIGHT, representing Division 1, Division 2, and Division 5, was called by the Board of Directors (the “Board”) on August 22, 2016. The election will be held as follows: Date: January 14, 2017 Polls Open: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Location: Mill lron Plaza Conference Room. 25560 West Highway 85, Buckeye, Arizona. Persons qualified to vote at this election or hold the office of Director must own real property within the boundaries of each Division in which they cast a vote, and must be qualified to vote under the general election laws, as required by Arizona Revised Statutes Section 48-1742 and the District Bylaws, and must be registered with the District no later than October 17, 2016. The Board has authorized this notice to be posted in one public place in each township and range of each of the above-stated Divisions and in not less than three different public places in Maricopa and Yuma Counties, Arizona, in accordance with A.R.S. Section 48-1742(B). Qualified electors desiring to be a candidate for this election must file nomination papers and nomination petitions with the District office in accordance with applicable law, which must be received no later than October 17, 2016 at 5:00 PM. The District office address is: 66768 Hwy 60, PO Box 70, Salome Arizona, 85348 DATED this day of September, 2016. ELECTRICAL DISTRICT NUMBER EIGHT By James D. Downing, P.E., Administrator RECEIVED By Clerk of the Board at 2:06 pm, Sep 08, 2016 MINUTES AND RESOLUTIONS BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTRICAL DISTRICT NUMBER EIGHT Meeting of August 22, 2016 Mill Iron Plaza - Conference Room 25560 West Highway 85 ~ Buckeye, Arizona Directors Present: Directors Absent: C. W. Adams Marvin John Billy Hickman Greg Pierce Jason Pierce Others Present: Brian Turner Jim Downing Ron Rayner Dennis Delaney Denton Ross Jason Moyes Jerry Rovey Robert Van Hofwegen John Utz Mike Vanderwey I. Executive Session Upon motion by Mr. G. Pierce, seconded by Mr. Ross, the board unanimously approved decision to resolve into executive session at 1:10 p.m. to receive advice of counsel. The Board reconvened the public session at 2:08 p.m. I. Call Meeting to Order The regular session was called to order at 2:08 p.m. by Chairman Rayner. ll. Secretary's Report Mr. Utz moved, Mr. Turner seconded and the Board unanimously approved the Board meeting minutes for July 18, 2016. IV. Treasurer's Report A. Balance Sheet This item was reviewed and discussed. No action was taken. B. Income & Expense Report This item was reviewed and discussed. No action was taken. Cc. Investment Portfolio & Authorization of management Activities This item was reviewed and discussed. No action was taken. D. Authorization of District Disbursements After review of the disbursements, Mr. Rovey moved, Mr. Ross seconded, and the Board voted unanimous approval of the disbursements. E. Delinquent Accounts Status and Action on Responses This item was reviewed and discussed. No action was taken. V. Electrical Power Supply and Usage Report A Discussion and possible action concerning Power Scheduling and Rates, APA, SPPA, WAPA, BOR, ACC and FERC The Power Supply & Usage Report was reviewed and discussed. No action was taken. Vi. Old Business A. New District By-Laws and/or Rules This item was tabled. B. APA Hoover 2017 Reallocation This item was tabled. Cc. APS Negotiations This item was reviewed and discussed. No action was taken. D. SPPA Operations This item was reviewed and discussed. No action was taken. E. WAPA Transmission Rates This item was tabled. F. Administrative Disconnects This item was tabled. G. APS Rate Case This item was reviewed and discussed. No action was taken. Vil. New Business Review and Possible Action on the following Matters: A. Donation to Arizona Farm and Ranch Experience Ranching Hall of Fame Mr. G. Pierce moved, Mr. J. Pierce seconded, and the Board voted unanimous approval of a $600 donation to the Arizona Farm and Ranch Experience Ranching Hall of Fame. B. Inclusion Hearing for Block XXX (Hai V Le) Chairman Rayner convened a hearing to consider proposed Resolution 2016- 7, Findings, Resolution and Order of Inclusion, which would include new member lands designated as Unit 30 (Block XXX). There being no objections received or raised to the proposed inclusion, and upon confirmation of proper publication and posting of notice of hearing of such proposed inclusion, Mr. Hickman moved, Mr. G. Pierce seconded and the Board adopted Resolution 2016-7, a copy of which shall be attached to these minutes. Cc. Call for Election in Divisions 1, 2 & 5 Mr. Ross moved, Mr. Adams seconded and the Board unanimously approved a Call for Election for Divisions 1, 2 & 5. D. Approval of Resolution No. 2016-6 Approving and Authorizing Execution of the following: 1. Power Sales Contract with Arizona Power Authority for the purchase of Hoover Power commencing October 1, 2017; 2. Contract No. DSR 12694 with United States Department of Energy, Western Area Power Administration, Desert Southwest Region for Firm Transmission Service Arrangements commencing October 1, 2017; and 3. Officer’s Certificate in conjunction with Opinion of Counsel required by Power Sales Contract with Arizona Power Authority. Mr. G. Pierce moved, Mr. Adams seconded and the Board unanimously approved and authorized execution of Resolution 2016-6, a copy of which shall be attached to these minutes. Vill. Action on Executive Session Items, if Any There was no action taken. A motion was made by Mr. Adams, seconded by Mr. Rovey, and the Board voted unanimous approval to hold an executive session at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting pursuant to ARS 38-431 .03(3) to obtain legal advice of District Counsel. IX. Call for Public Comments There were no public comments. xX. Announcements and Adjournment The regular meeting was adjourned by Chairman Rayner at 2:53 p.m. F. Ronald Rayner, Chairman | hereby certify that these are the Minutes and duly adopted Resolutions of the Board of Directors of Electrical District Number Eight, dated as of July 18, 2016. JM.v < 2/?/2>