1. Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Approval of Minutes

a. Regular Rescheduled Board Meeting of November 18, 2008
 

4. Public Comments

Members of the public are welcome to speak to the Board on any agenda subject. Anyone wishing to comment on any matter not on the agenda may do so immediately prior to adjournment.

5. Communications

a. Email from Donald Hillman, Ph.D, MSU, re CFL emissions.
b. Email from Donald Hillman, Ph.D, MSU, re mitigating electrical exposure.
c. Email from Cecilia Garcia, Lansing, opposing the proposed BWL coal-fired plant.
d. Letter from Lisa Webb Sharpe, Director, Michigan Dept. of Management & Budget opposing proposed 2.5% rate increase.
e. Card from Sharon Monod opposing proposed BWL coal-fired plant.
f. Letter of resignation from BWL Board Commissioner Julee M. Rodocker.  
g. Letter from Jacquiline MacGillivray opposing proposed 2.5% rate increase.
h. Phone message from Susan Keeney opposing proposed 2.5% rate increase and opposing a new coal-fired power plant.
 

6. Committee Reports

a. Finance Committee Report (January 13, 2009) – Peter Kramer, Chair
b. Committee of the Whole Report (January 13, 2009) – Sandra Zerkle, Chair
 

7. Manager’s Recommendations

a. Approve  the Defined Contribution Plan Document.
b. Approve the Designated and Alternative Designated Representatives for Environmental Protection Agency.
c. Authorize Public Hearing for 2009 Proposed Rate Increase.

8. Unfinished Business

9. New Business

10. Resolutions

11. Manager’s Remarks

12. Commissioners’ Remarks

13. Motion of Excused Absence

14. Public Comments

Members of the public are welcome to speak to the Board on any Board of Water and Light subject.

15. Adjournment