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Electric committee flags staffing constraint as new services proceed; Balsam Row Dam work remains on hold
Summary
The Electric committee approved its agenda and discussed installation of two new services amid a shortfall of healthy linemen, confirmed material orders for upcoming work, put Balsam Row Dam on hold pending payment, and said no new developments were reported on CWE.
The Electric Committee met July 15, 2026, and approved the meeting agenda. Committee member Brett H moved to accept the agenda and Tom M seconded; the motion passed, though the minutes do not record a vote tally.
Committee members discussed recent field work, noting two new service connections have been put in but only two healthy linemen are currently available, while two additional services are scheduled. Members said the staffing constraint may affect the timing of final hookups and project completion.
The committee said work on the Balsam Row Dam project remains on hold until payment is received. Members indicated the dam work is still being maintained for future activity but provided no payment timeline.
Officials reported that one easement for Little Rd is complete but work is awaiting county action before it can proceed. The committee also confirmed orders placed for primary and 4/0 secondary wire and for secondary pedestals; the minutes note five basements in connection with the wiring work but do not specify precise locations or the scope tied to those basements.
There were no new updates on CWE, according to the minutes. Tom M moved to adjourn the meeting; Brett H seconded and the motion was approved. The minutes do not record additional votes or a schedule for next steps.
The minutes list attendees as Brett H, Tom M, Brian C and Rich G and do not attribute other specific remarks to individual members beyond the recorded motions.
