The Utility Policy Committee recorded several formal actions during its Jan. 8 meeting.

- Set agenda (added affordability program): Motion by Member Hafner, second by Member Anderson; approved 6 to 0 (SEG 012'SEG 022).

- Accept minutes of Nov. 13, 2025: Motion moved, seconded and approved 6 to 0 (SEG 027'SEG 037).

- Approve 2026 meeting dates (second Thursday, 8:30 a.m., Ashmore Township): Motion by Member Anderson, second by Peter Hafner; approved 7 to 0 (SEG 616'SEG 624).

- Approve modified periodic review schedule (adding professional-review and capital improvement program oversight): Motion made and seconded; approved (vote recorded at meeting) (SEG 1370'SEG 1383).

- UPC professional services hourly rates and caps: Committee reviewed multiple proposals. Some members indicated they would abstain on particular approvals; items were moved individually. Votes resulted in approvals with abstentions noted in the minutes (SEG 1386'SEG 1470).

- Approve invoices: Motion by Andre Anderson (New Meridian LLC invoice 00115) seconded and carried; additional invoice approvals carried with tallies recorded as "motion carries 6 to 0" and abstentions recorded where noted (SEG 1481'SEG 1523).

Where available, the transcript recorded mover and seconder names and tallies. The committee did not take votes on policy amendments at the meeting; staff were asked to return with draft policy language and consultant input.