<p> New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority Minutes Meeting: November 15, 2007 State Capitol, Room 311 Santa Fe, NM</p><p>The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ned Farquhar at 1:00 p.m.</p><p>All members were present except Member Bob McNiel who had advised the Chair that he would not be able to attend.</p><p>A brief welcome and individual introduction were made by each Authority Member and the public.</p><p>Member Beatriz Rivera reported on a trip to Spain and her visit with wind farm developers.</p><p>Ex-officio Member Joanna Prukop moved to approve the agenda and Member Paul Blanchard seconded; the motion passed unanimously.</p><p>Member Rivera moved to approve the minutes, Ex-officio Member Prukop seconded; the motion passed unanimously.</p><p>Presentations:  David W. Eubank, P.E. PNM: New Mexico issues related to regional grid  Jim Charters: Renewable Energy Zones and Clusters</p><p>A discussion of transmission clusters in New Mexico followed the presentations.</p><p>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</p><p>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.</p><p>Ms. Leach recommended that the Authority look at the duties of the officers and how they should be elected.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Authority Members discussed the Authority's budget and financial management.</p><p>Member Michel moved that the Authority go into Executive Session at 3:45 p.m. Member Busch seconded the motion; the motion passed unanimously.</p><p>Member Blanchard moved that the Executive Session conclude at 4:07 p.m. Member Valdes seconded; the motion passed unanimously.</p><p>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.</p><p>Member Blanchard moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:15 p.m. and Member Busch seconded the motion; the motion passed unanimously.</p><p>______Approved Date</p>