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Troy City Council approves 20-year BPA Provider of Choice power contract
Summary
The Troy City Council on Nov. 3 approved a 20-year "Provider of Choice" contract with BPA that guarantees set-aside power for the city and is described by council members as cheaper than Northern Lights; a guest had noted a discrepancy between the agenda and contract length.
Troy City Council on Nov. 3 unanimously approved a 20-year "Provider of Choice" power contract with BPA that council members said guarantees set-aside power for the city and accounts for projected growth. The special meeting began at 6:33 p.m. and concluded at 6:37 p.m.
The council discussed the proposed contract, noting that it represents a renewal at the 20-year mark and that BPA is substantially cheaper than Northern Lights, according to council remarks. Troy is described in the record as the only municipality in Montana that provides its own power. During public comment on agenda items, guest Clay Campbell pointed out that the contract is for 20 years, while the agenda had referenced a two-year term; the council's discussion identified the item as a 20-year renewal.
Council member Jamie Shupe moved to approve the BPA 20-year Provider of Choice contract; Council member Scott Hoffman seconded the motion. The meeting record states "All in favor." The motion carried. The minutes list no roll-call vote counts by name; the record indicates the approval was unanimous among those present.
There were no public comments on items not on the agenda. Council member Jesse Haag moved to adjourn at 6:37 p.m.; Shawna Kelsey seconded, and the meeting was adjourned. The minutes were signed by Mayor TJ Boswell and City Clerk/Treasurer Alysia Pozzi.
The council did not record additional details in the meeting minutes about the contract terms beyond its 20-year duration, comparative cost to Northern Lights, or the projected-growth set-aside language. The agenda and meeting record do not specify vote tallies by individual council member; the record reports the motion carried "All in favor."
