Approved by the Board: March 26, 2009
LANSING BOARD OF WATER AND LIGHT
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Thursday, February 26, 2009
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The Board of Commissioners met at the Executive Offices of 1232 Haco Drive, Lansing, Michigan.
Present: Commissioners Robert Cochran (teleconference), Tony DeLuca, Semone James-Howes, Peter Kramer, Frank Lain and Sandra Zerkle. (Note: 2nd Ward vacancy exists.)
Absent: Commissioner Tracy Thomas.
The Secretary declared a quorum present.
Chairperson Lain called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m.
THE CHAIR ANNOUNCED THAT MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE WELCOME TO SPEAK TO THE BOARD ON ANY AGENDA SUBJECT AND ANYONE WISHING TO COMMENT ON ANY MATTER NOT ON THE AGENDA MAY DO SO IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO ADJOURNMENT.
There were no public comments.
NEW BUSINESS
Revised copies of the Internal Auditor contract were distributed to the Board of Commissioners for additional review and discussion. Upon clarification regarding certification and other changes to the contract, the Board directed General Counsel Brandie Ekren to make additional changes to the contract language. The Board also briefly discussed the transition process with regards to the new auditor.
Commissioner Cochran departed the meeting at 5:36 p.m.
Upon modification of the contract and final review, the Board of Commissioners took the following action:
On motion by Commissioner Kramer, seconded by Commissioner DeLuca to approve the Internal Auditor contract in its current form.
Action: Carried unanimously.
MANAGER’S REMARKS
None.
COMMISSIONER REMARKS
Commissioner Zerkle suggested that the board discuss their position regarding board member travel and conferences at the next Committee of the Whole meeting. Commissioner Lain concurred and suggested it be added to the agenda.
Commissioner James-Howes reported that she would not seek reappointment to the Board of Commissioners nor any other boards due to outside activities and family commitments.
Commissioner Lain thanked Commissioner James-Howes for her service to the Board of Commissioners. He also commented on the Internal Auditor interview process and thanked all of the participants.
EXCUSED ABSENCE
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Commissioner DeLuca, seconded by Commissioner Kramer, the meeting adjourned at 5:58 p.m.
/s/ Rhonda Jones, Corporate Secretary
Filed with Lansing City Clerk
March 5, 2009