WAKEFIELD MUNICIPAL LIGHT & GAS DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - NOTICE OF MEETING - January 6, 2021

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Agenda and meeting notice for the Wakefield Municipal Light & Gas Department Board of Commissioners on January 6, 2021. The notice explains that the meeting will be conducted remotely due to Governor orders affecting the Open Meeting Law and limiting gatherings. It provides instructions for public viewing via Zoom, including meeting ID and password, plus call-in numbers. The agenda covers call to order, chair and commissioner remarks, secretary’s report and approval of prior minutes, old and new business topics, public comments, possible executive session, and adjournment details.

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NOTICE OF MEETING

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Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Department Board of Commissioners January 6 , 2021 NOTICE OF MEETING WAKEFIELD MUNICIPAL LIGHT & GAS DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DATE: January 6, 2021 CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P. M. Consistent with the Governor’s orders suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law and banning gatherings of more than 10 people, this meeting will be conducted by remote participation to the greatest extent possible. The public may not physically attend this meeting, but every effort will be made to allow the public to view and or listen to the meeting in real time. Persons who wish to do so are invited to click on the following link Join Zoom Meeting [https://wentworth.zoom.us/j/93937757684?pwd=V0FlQTE4ZWV6RHMwbUdtL0d](https://wentworth.zoom.us/j/93937757684?pwd=V0FlQTE4ZWV6RHMwbUdtL0d)[ ](https://wentworth.zoom.us/j/93937757684?pwd=V0FlQTE4ZWV6RHMwbUdtL0d)1ZCt4UT09 Meeting ID: 939 3775 7684 Password: 311217 Call In 1-312-626-6799 or 1-646-558-8656 Meeting ID: 939 3775 7684 Password: 311217 Please only use dial in or computer and not both as feedback will distort the meeting. WMGLD BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING 480 North Ave Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880 January 6, 2021 AGENDA 6:30 PM A. Call to Order B. Opening Remarks Chair’s Remarks – Phil Courcy Commissioners Reports Town Council Liaison Comments Public Comments C. Secretary’s Report 1 Approval of December 2, 2021 Minutes D. Old Business 1 Project Updates A. Presentation of McGrail Substation Upgrades – Paul Redmond and Vincent McMahon 2 2021 Goals and Objectives 3 Strategic Planning – 2021 Plans E. New Business 1 Low Income Discussion F. Any other matter not reasonably anticipated by the Chair G. Executive Session if necessary H. Adjournment WMGLD P.O. BOX 190 480 North Ave. Wakefield, MA 01880 Tel. (781) 246-6363 Fax (781) 246-0419 Peter D. Dion, General Manager Philip Courcy, Chair Thomas Boettcher, Secretary Kenneth J. Chase, Jr. Jennifer Kallay John J. Warchol WAKEFIELD MUNICIPAL GAS & LIGHT DEPARTMENT BOARD OF GAS & LIGHT COMMISSIONERS MEETING December 2, 2020 MINUTES IN ATTENDANCE: Commrs. Phil Courcy, Chairman Thomas Boettcher, Secretary Jennifer Kallay John J. Warchol Peter Dion, General Manager, WMGLD Mark Cousins, Financial Manager Dave Polson, Engineering and Operations Manager Sylvia Vaccaro, Office Manager Julie Smith-Galvin, Town Liaison PLACE: ZOOM MEETING CALL TO ORDER: Chair Courcy called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. and informed the Board the that meeting is being recorded. Chair Remarks: Commr . Courcy commented on recent energy news from Bloomberg. It is predicted that eastern United States will have a mild winter, expecting lower gas prices. Future prices have already plunged more than 20 percent in November . He stated that Exxon Mobil is struggling, as they will write off their North and South American natural gas field assets totaling between $17-$20 billion dollars . They are also suspending employee bonuses and are in the process of laying off thousands of employees as well as curtailing retirement benefits and cancelling ambitious growth projects. It is reported that they will pay dividends . Commr . Courcy also reported that the Vineyard Wind 800-megawatt project has selected GE Renewable Energy as their preferred supplier of turbine generators. He further mentioned that he has received inquiries about the availability of the WMGLD calendars. Pete explained that there were some issues in obtaining photos from the Historical Society, but they are now in print and will be available starting next week with drive-by pick-ups at the WMGLD office . Commissioner Remarks: Commr . Kallay reminded the Board that the Wakefield Resilience Framework dashboard review and training is scheduled for December 10th from 10:00 a. m. -11:00 a. m. This training will provide an opportunity to learn how

FAQs

Why is the January 6, 2021 meeting being held remotely?

The notice states Governor’s orders suspend certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law and ban gatherings of more than 10 people, so the meeting will be conducted by remote participation to the greatest extent possible.

How can the public view or listen to the meeting?

The notice invites the public to join the Zoom meeting using the provided link, meeting ID, and password, or to call in using the listed phone numbers. It also advises using dial-in or computer rather than both.

What topics are included in the meeting agenda?

The agenda includes call to order, opening remarks and chair’s remarks, commissioners reports and town council liaison comments, public comments, secretary’s report (including approval of December 2, 2021 minutes), old business items such as project updates and 2021 goals, new business such as low income discussion, possible executive session, and adjournment.

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