The meeting was opened by Chairman Steve AmRhein, and Brian Scheidler kept the minutes of the meeting. All board members were present. Also present were CEO Brett Abplanalp and employees Matt Raver, Crystal Greathouse, Jeanne Loechle and attorney Robert Wickens.

Jason Barnhorst moved to approve the agenda. Suzanne Parmer seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

MEMBER REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE BOARD

Members addressed the board regarding solar energy. They stated that they have talked to some members who have paid very high prices to have solar installed. They are looking for a resource for members to help answer questions. DCREMC personnel currently speak with and encourage members to contact the REMC prior to installing solar and are happy to provide educational information to assist members in making the best choices for themselves. DCREMC will put together additional information for members and promote it through the company website.

SAFETY MINUTE AND COOL MOMENT

Brett Abplanalp presented the safety minute, which featured a marketing campaign with Paul Trenkamp named “Slow Down, Our Daddy Works Here.” Abplanalp also presented the successful annual meeting as a cool moment.

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES

Suzanne Parmer moved to approve the minutes from the May 25, 2023, board meeting with the changes. Dale Wernke seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

DIRECTOR EDUCATION

Robert Wickens presented what good governance looks like and governance best practices for the new board member and a refresher for current board members.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

There was an election of officers. The following were nominated and elected.

Chairman: Upon motion made by Jason Barnhorst, seconded by Brian Scheidler, Steve AmRhein was nominated. Dale Wernke moved to close nominations and Brian Scheidler seconded. Nominations were closed and Steve AmRhein was elected Chairman.

Vice-Chairman: Upon motion made by Jason Barnhorst, seconded by Brian Scheidler, Dale Wernke was nominated. Steve AmRhein moved to close nominations and Brian Scheidler seconded. Nominations were closed and Dale Wernke was elected Vice-Chairman.

Dale Wernke moved to combine the officer positions of Secretary and Treasurer during officer elections. Steve Nobbe seconded the motion, and it was passed unanimously. The Secretary and Treasurer positions were combined, creating the Secretary-Treasurer position. Elections proceeded from there. Upon motion made by Dale Wernke, seconded by Steve AmRhein, Brian Scheidler was nominated. Jason Barnhorst moved to close nominations and Steve Nobbe seconded. Nominations were closed and Brian Scheidler was elected Secretary-Treasurer.

Assistant Secretary-Treasurer: Upon motion made by Brian Scheidler, seconded by Dale Wernke, Jason Barnhorst was nominated. Brian Scheidler moved to close nominations, and Dale Wernke seconded.

Nominations were closed and Jason Barnhorst was elected Assistant Secretary-Treasurer.

CEO UPDATES

Brett Abplanalp updated the board on strategic projects. Abplanalp then covered May company metrics as prepared on CTO.

FINANCIAL UPDATES

Matt Raver reported on May financials as prepared on CTO.

POLICY/BYLAWS REVIEW AND REPORT OUT

Brett Abplanalp presented a review of the following policies:

1. a. Policy 1-7: Director Education was reviewed and discussed by board members. Suzanne Parmer made the motion to accept Clay Nuhring’s petition to extend the timeframe for him to receive his CCD by the end of 2023. Carl Riedeman seconded, and the motion was approved.

1. b. Policy 1-2: Board of Director Meetings was reviewed and discussed by board members. Suzanne Parmer moved to change the board meetings to the 4th Wednesday of every month. Carl Riedeman seconded the motion and it passed with a 6-1 majority. Clay Nuhring moved to change the meeting time to 5:30 p.m. Carl Riedeman seconded the motion and it passed with a 5-2 majority vote.

ACCORD DISCUSSION

Carl Riedeman moved to become members of Accord, and Suzanne Parmer seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Carl Riedeman moved to adjourn the meeting. Clay Nuhring seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m.