Minutes of General Meeting
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Date: May 5, 2008
Occasion: General Meeting
Called to Order: 7:12 pm
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QUORUM: There was not a quorum present for a general meeting. A Board meeting was held.
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AGENDA: The agenda was approved as amended. It was amended to remove the minutes from the agenda.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes were deferred.
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BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:
Linda Oxley (Chair)
Norman Wakeman (Vice Chair)
Mike Bishop (Treasurer),
Dana Hills (Secretary)
Roni Widner (NE Area Rep)
George Howard (SW Area Rep)
Dorthea Taylor (Willow Area Seniors)
Doyle Holmes (Chamber of Commerce)
Claire Fitzgaireld (Library Association)
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BOARD MEMBERS EXCUSED: Mary Shreves
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SPECIAL GUESTS:
Sandy MacDonald, Mayor of Houston
Paul Stout, Deputy Mayor of Houston
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GUEST SPEAKERS:
(A team representing the Knik to Willow (Teeland to Douglas) Transmission Line Upgrade
Project consisting of ML&P, Dryden & LaRue, Inc. and Travis/Peterson Environmental Consulting, Inc.)
Ken Robinson
Kim Robinson: Municipal Light & Power
Doug Hall
Lewis Agee
Mike Travis: Travis/Peterson Environmental Consulting, Inc.
Frank
Jim Stranbury
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PURPOSE :
To provide an informational presentation concerning the Knik to Willow (Teeland to Douglas) Transmission Line Upgrade Project. Documents provided by the quest speakers state, “This Project will replace the 25 mile segment of the Alaska Intertie transmission system that extends between Knik and Willow and will improve reliability, efficiency and bulk energy transfer capability thoughout the railbelt electrical system. Electric energy is presently transferred over this segment on a transmission line primarily owned by Matanuska Electric Association (MEA), which desires the return of this segment for local use. The Project will return the line segment to MEA for its use as well as accommodate projected population and load growth in the railbelt. The Alaska legislature funded replacement of this segment of the Intertie and has directed the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) to construct the line.”
“The AEA is undertaking this necessary and significant task to enhance the transfer capacity and reliability of the AEA owned Alaska Intertie. This Intertie provides the vital transmission infrastructure that links the power resources serving the Northern and Southern portions of the railbelt. The new 25 mile segment of the transmission line will extend between the Teeland substation located on the Knik road near Settler’s Bay to Douglas substation located near Willow. The new segment will become part of the Intertie and will be owned by the AEA.”
“The project will be built with a $20.3 million legislative appropriation. AEA has contracted with the Anchorage Municipal Light & Power (ML&P), the utility responsible for operating the southern portion of the Intertie, to serve as project manager.”
“No final decision has been made on the new line’s routing or line configuration. The Alaska Energy Authority reviewed possible routes and ranked them in a 2004 study. Other routings may be possible.”
- The team identified four possible routes: MEA Parallel Route, Roadway Route, Alaska Railroad Route, and the Cross Country Route. Their recommendation is for the MEA Parallel Route.
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SECRETARY’S REPORT
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TREASURERS REPORT
- Budget looks good
- Outstanding check of $6,000 is expected
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VICE-CHAIR’S REPORT
- Community Center was recently inspected: Pantry shelving needs to be refinished
- Walls in kitchen have been painted
- Floors have been stripped
- Propane lines cleared out
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CHAIR’S REPORT
- Seven people have passed the Food Managers Program and have obtained certification
- British Petroleum (BP) gave $500 to each of the faculty at Willow Elementary to aid in their loss from the vandalism of the school
- Chair suggests that a thank-you is sent to BP for their kindness and generosity
MOTION: Norman Wakeman moved that WACO send BP a thank-you note. Motion was seconded by Claire Fitzgaireld.
VOTE: The motion passed with no objection.
- South East Susitna Plan: Vern Halter requested a letter be sent in regards to “Bouillon Hill” concern as the scenic designation site was taken off the maps (U23 on Map)
MOTION: Dana Hills moved that WACO send a letter requesting that U23 maintain the designation of scenic site with panoramic view. The motion was seconded.
VOTE: The motion passed with no objection.
- The Multi-Use Plan for Willow Lake has been completed
- DNR: Willow Base Gas Exploration will meet on June 30, 2008
- Water Rights applications are available on the DNR website
- Pat Madigan and Shirley Wakeman have agreed to serve on the by-laws committee
- Need to develop and audit committee
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CARNIVAL
Pat Madigan:
- Theme for 2009 is Alaska Statehood
- Carnival meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2008 at 7:00 pm
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TRAILS
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CERT
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RAILROAD CORRIDOR
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COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Pat Madigan:
- Willow Tots continues to meet on Tuesdays at 12:30 pm
- Children’s cooking class meets on Fridays at 3:30 pm
- Children’s ballet class meets on Sundays at 3:00 pm starting in June, May 18<sup>th</sup> is pre-registration
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NEW BUSINESS
- Grant Request from Abbey & Everest Haynes
MOTION: Roni Widner moved to give Abbey and Everest Haynes $50 each for pottery classes out of the Grant for Deserving Students Fund. Motion was seconded by Norm Wakeman. (The cost of class is $200 per child)
VOTE: The motion passed with no objection.
- Grant Request from Dominique Scruggs
MOTION: Claire Fitzgaireld moved to give Dominique Scruggs $250 to attend the Culver Camp, a music camp in Indiana. The motion was seconded.
VOTE: The motion passed with no objection.
MOTION: Claire Fitzgaireld moved that a policy be written/re-written to require the grant seeker to make a personal presentation to WACO and sign a contract as to how the money will be used and if not used for intended purpose the money be returned to WACO. The grant seeker and parent or guardian must sign said contract. Motion seconded.
VOTE: The motion passed with no objection
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AREA REP REPORTS
SOUTH-EAST: No commentsSOUTH-WEST: No comments
NORTH-EAST: No commentsNORTH-WEST: No comments
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Doyle Holmes
- May 7, 2008 at 7:00pm Clean Water Initiative Discussion by M.P Consulting (presenting the pro-mining position) and the Renewable Resource Coalition (presenting the environmental position). Also will hear from local miners about the future of mining in Hatcher’s Pass.
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GARDEN CLUB: Dorthea Taylor
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LIBRARY ASSOCIATION: Claire Fitzgaireld
- Chocolate Indulgence had 19 entries and 30 people in attendance. The event was a success.
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SENIORS: Dorthea Taylor
- Things are moving forward with the next phase of the new senior housing
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Blue Tarp & Carharts Ball
- Raised $400 for Willow Food Bank
- 54 people attended
- It was suggested to incorporate into the Winter Carnival
Next Meeting: June 2, 2008 at 7 pm
Adjourned: 9:45 pm
Communications Committee
Dana Hills, Secretary, WACO
Phone: 8771 Email: sec@waco-ak.org
Claire Fitzgaireld
