Cold‑weather testing operations update: scheduling, grant paperwork and a corrected repair quote

Cold‑weather testing operations were discussed in detail. Staff reported the first test group was wrapping up its second week and a second group was scheduled to start the following Monday. During annual startup, the refrigeration contractor discovered a leak in one of the cold cells and provided a repair quote. In an initial presentation staff said the quote was "in the amount of $534,000," but during questions Representative Roger Scribe and staff clarified the figure and the speaker corrected it to "$5,394." The board discussed the need to complete the repair so the testing schedule could proceed.