MEETING NOTICES
The next MMLD Municipal Light Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17, 2022 @ 4:30pm.
Hybrid Meeting Notice: Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person at 80 Commercial St. Marblehead MA 01945 or by the remote GotoMeeting connection provided. Please note that the in-person meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the remote connection.
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MEETING AGENDAS
Click any date below to view the last 12 months of Meeting Agenda PDFs. See Meeting Minutes and Annual Reports here.
May 17, 2022
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
- 1. Approve minutes of April 26thM
- 2. Motion to go to Executive Session to discuss trade secrets or confidential or proprietary information regarding activities by a governmental body as energy supplier, municipal aggregator or energy cooperative, if an open Session will adversely affect conducting business relative to other entities making, selling or distributing energy.
To conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel, General Manager Joe Kowalik.
- 3. Return to Open Session.
Not to return to open Session.
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April 26, 2022
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
- 1. Approve minutes of March 29th and April 14th.
- 2. Manager’s report; Union contract update, Village 13 update.
- 3. Motion to go to Executive Session to discuss trade secrets or confidential or proprietary information regarding activities by a governmental body as energy supplier, municipal aggregator or energy cooperative, if an open Session will adversely affect conducting business relative to other entities making, selling or distributing energy. To conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel, General Manager Joe Kowalik.
Not to return to open Session.
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April 14, 2022
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
- Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
1. Discuss and vote on Project 2022A.
Not to return to open Session.
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March 29, 2022
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
- 1. Approve minutes of February 22nd
- 2. Discuss possible Assistant General Manager position.
- 3. Union negotiation update.
- 4. Rate change schedule discussion.
- 5. Year to date expense review and forecast.
- 6. Public comments.
- 7. Motion to go to Executive Session to discuss trade secrets or confidential or proprietary information regarding activities by a governmental body as energy supplier, municipal aggregator or energy cooperative, if in Open Session will adversely affect conducting business relative to other entities making, selling or distributing energy.
Not to return to open Session.
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February 22, 2022
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
- 1. Approve minutes of February 1st.
- 2. Laura McCormack, Marblehead Museum regarding Hammond Park.
- 3.Village 13 update.
- 4.Trees trimming contract update.
- 5. Update on policy outline.
- 6.Public Comments.
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Hybrid Meeting Notice: Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person at 80 Commercial St. Marblehead MA 01945 or by the remote GotoMeeting connection provided. Please note that the in-person meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the remote connection.
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February 1, 2022
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
- 1. Approve minutes of December 28th.
- 2. Update on policy outline.
- 3. Discuss and vote on optional green rate for customers.
- 4. Public Comments.
- 5. Motion to go to Executive Session to discuss trade secrets or confidential or proprietary information regarding activities by a governmental body as energy supplier, municipal aggregator or energy cooperative, if an open Session will adversely affect conducting business relative to other entities making, selling or distributing energy. Not to return to Open Session.
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Hybrid Meeting Notice: Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person at 80 Commercial St. Marblehead MA 01945 or by the remote GotoMeeting connection provided. Please note that the in-person meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the remote connection.
View this Agenda PDF here.
January 4, 2022
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
- 1. Approve minutes of November 30th.
- 2. Discuss Rate Structure study with Dawn Lund of Utility Financial Services.
- 3. Covid 19 update.
- 4. Public Comments.
- 5. Motion to go to Executive Session to discuss trade secrets or confidential or proprietary information regarding activities by a governmental body as energy supplier, municipal aggregator or energy cooperative, if an open Session will adversely affect conducting business relative to other entities making, selling or distributing energy.
Not to return to Open Session.
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Hybrid Meeting Notice: Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person at 80 Commercial St. Marblehead MA 01945 or by the remote GotoMeeting connection provided. Please note that the in-person meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the remote connection.
View this Agenda PDF here.
November 30, 2021
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
- 1. Approve minutes of November 2nd.
- 2. Barbara Warren; Project Manager Marblehead Coastal Zone Management Grant. Flood forecasting for Marblehead Municipal Light property(80 Commercial St.)
- 3. Matt Ide-MMWEC (Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Co.) Power portfolio roadmap to 2050.
- 4. Standardize opt in language for 100% carbon free rate structure.
- 5. Public comments.
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Hybrid Meeting Notice: Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person at 80 Commercial St. Marblehead MA 01945 or by the remote GotoMeeting connection provided. Please note that the in-person meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the remote connection.
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October 26, 2021 - POSTPONED
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (that the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed):
- 1. Approve minutes of September 28th.
- 2. Manager’s report; Update on environmental study for Village and Tioga Way. Village 13 progress.
- 3. Public comments.
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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September 28, 2021
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (that the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed):
- 1. Approve minutes of August 31st.
- 2. Manager’s report; Tree cutting contract. Commercial St. fence project. Village 13 project update. Electric vehicle charger usage update. Coastal zone management grant.
- 3.Public Comments.
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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August 31, 2021
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed):
- 1. Approve minutes of July 27th and August 3rd.
- 2. Financial review with Finance Manager Barrett.
- 3. Cost of service/rate review.
- 4. Board discussion of policies regarding public comment at MMLD meetings.
- 5. Motion to go to Executive Session to discuss trade secrets or confidential, competitively-sensitive or other proprietary information provided in the course of activities conducted by a governmental body as an energy supplier, municipal aggregator or a cooperative determines that such disclosure will adversely effect it’s ability to conduct business in relation to other entities making, selling or distributing electric power and energy. Not to return to Open Session.
- Hybrid Meeting Notice: Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person at 80 Commercial St. Marblehead MA 01945 or by the remote GotoMeeting connection provided. Please note that the in-person meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the remote connection.
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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August 3, 2021
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed):
- Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
1. Meet with School Committee to discuss Tioga Way transfer.
- 2. Discuss future projects between Marblehead Light and the School Department.
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July 27, 2021
Hybrid Meeting Notice: Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person at 80 Commercial St. Marblehead MA 01945 or by the remote GotoMeeting connection provided. Please note that the in-person meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the remote connection.
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Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed):
- 1. Approve minutes of June 29th.
- 2. Discussion with Kevin Kelly of Groton Municipal Light Department regarding time of use rate structure.
- 3. Presentation by Michael Vigeant of Great Blue Research on possible customer survey.
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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July 6, 2021
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed):
- 1. Approve minutes of May 25th.
- 2. Reorganization vote.
- 3. Presentation from Dawn Lund of Utility Financial regarding rate study.
- 4. Presentation from Attorney Nick Scobbo regarding roles and responsibilities of Board members.
- 5. Project 2015A update.
- 6. Discuss goals for the Department for the coming year.
- 7. Motion to go to Executive Session to discuss trade secrets or confidential, competitively-sensitive or other proprietary information provided in the course of activities conducted by a governmental body in the Board as an energy supplier when such governmental body, municipal aggregator or cooperative determines that such disclosure will adversely affect it's ability to conduct business in relation to other entities making, selling or distributing electric power and energy.
- Not to return to Open Session.
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June 29, 2021 - CANCELED
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed):
- 1. Approve minutes of May 25th.
- 2. Reorganization vote.
- 3. Attorney Nick Scobo to discuss Board members responsibilities as elected officials.
- 4. Discuss goals as it relates to the General Manager for the coming year.
- Not to return to Open Session.
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June 17, 2021 - Public Information Session
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed):
- 1. Overview of MMWEC Project 2015A in Peabody by MMLD General Manager
- 2. Public Questions and Comments
Please note that Marblehead Public School policy still requires all persons inside Marblehead public school buildings to wear a mask.
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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June 8, 2021
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed):
- 1. Project 2015A update
- 2. Review, ratify and sign General Manager’s contract.
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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