New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority

New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority Minutes Meeting: November 15, 2007 State Capitol, Room 311 Santa Fe, NM

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ned Farquhar at 1:00 p.m.

All members were present except Member Bob McNiel who had advised the Chair that he would not be able to attend.

A brief welcome and individual introduction were made by each Authority Member and the public.

Member Beatriz Rivera reported on a trip to Spain and her visit with wind farm developers.

Ex-officio Member Joanna Prukop moved to approve the agenda and Member Paul Blanchard seconded; the motion passed unanimously.

Member Rivera moved to approve the minutes, Ex-officio Member Prukop seconded; the motion passed unanimously.

Presentations:  David W. Eubank, P.E. PNM: New Mexico issues related to regional grid  Jim Charters: Renewable Energy Zones and Clusters

A discussion of transmission clusters in New Mexico followed the presentations.

Four members of the public made comments:  Leon Porter, President, Corona Land Association  Michael Moretz, Infinite Energy  Eric John, Skyfuel  Randy Etheridge, Acciona Energy North American Corporation

Carol Leach presented a draft of the Bylaws. Discussion, led by Member Steven Michel, suggested some language changes. Chairman Farquhar stated that the Authority will move on the bylaws at the next meeting.

Ms. Leach recommended that the Authority look at the duties of the officers and how they should be elected.

Ms. Leach explained the definition of public records to the Members and a discussion followed. Chairman Farquhar suggested that the Executive Director, when hired, work with the Bylaws committee. Authority Members discussed the Procurement Policy.

Authority Members discussed the Annual Report to the Legislature. Member Prukop suggested that the report be brief. Members Farquhar and Prukop will prepare the document for the Legislature.

Authority Members discussed the Authority's budget and financial management.

Member Michel moved that the Authority go into Executive Session at 3:45 p.m. Member Busch seconded the motion; the motion passed unanimously.

Member Blanchard moved that the Executive Session conclude at 4:07 p.m. Member Valdes seconded; the motion passed unanimously.

The next meetings of the Authority will be Tuesday, December 18, 2007, at 1:00 p.m., and Thursday, January 10, 2008, 1:00 p.m. at locations yet to be determined.

Member Blanchard moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:15 p.m. and Member Busch seconded the motion; the motion passed unanimously.

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