Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Kalvin Beaston’s organization
Apr 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority Board Of Directors Board Report
The Board of Directors engaged in strategic discussions during a Planning Retreat focused on long-term goals and industry challenges, including a site tour of the Charles D. Lamb Energy Center. Key actions included the appointment of a new board member, authorization of a loan for substation construction, and approval of hardware purchases for system upgrades. Additionally, the Board authorized mass communication system implementation, the extension of power sales agreements, and the purchase of replacement maintenance equipment. Financial reports were reviewed and approved, along with the Fiscal 2025 Audit.
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Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority Special Meeting
The special meeting commenced with a safety minute regarding space heater safety. The primary discussion involved the consideration, discussion, and possible action on alternative bids from GE Vernova Gas Power Equipment & Services or Siemens Energy, Inc. for the provision of a combustion gas turbine for installation at the Charles D. Lamb Energy Center. Presentations were given by Sargent & Lundy representatives regarding the project, bids, and cost comparison. Discussion also covered estimated costs, ongoing costs, and Air Permits. A motion was made and seconded to recommend the selection of the General Electric Unit, conditional subject to final contract negotiations with terms acceptable to the General Manager and General Counsel. The meeting was subsequently adjourned.
Dec 11, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority Board Of Directors Meeting Minutes
Key discussions during the meeting included a safety minute detailing an employee injury at the plant requiring stitches and subsequent corrective actions, including addressing incorrect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) usage. The consent agenda involved approval of previous meeting minutes and bills for payment, as well as ratification of an emergency work authorization for weld repairs at the Charles D. Lamb Energy Center. The Board accepted the October 2025 Financial and Work Order reports, noting unfavorable year-to-date variances driven by maintenance expenses at Redbud and McClain plants. Performance goals results for 2025 were reviewed and approved at 89%. A significant topic was the authorization for the General Manager to terminate the Unit Power Sales Agreement between GRDA and OMPA concerning GRDA Unit 2, based on anticipated high capital costs for an extension. Additionally, the Board approved a Distribution Troubleshooter Service Agreement for several municipalities and accepted a bid from Red Dirt Services for pole replacement in 2026. Updates were provided on Turbine Generator bids and a planned contract termination with ONETA, resulting in a $3 million savings over three years. The Compliance Report highlighted new NERC alerts regarding large loads like data centers, and the ERM report addressed Transmission Cost Increases.
Nov 13, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority Board of Directors Meeting
The meeting included a safety minute on locking and tagging equipment and a report on a lineman's injury. A scholarship winner shared her experience at a conference. The board approved the consent agenda, which included the October board meeting and executive committee minutes, October bills for payment, a quarterly derivatives report, and acceptance of the September financial and work order reports. They also discussed and approved the purchase of parts and equipment for the Lamb combustion turbine, changes to the Capacity Purchase Agreements with generating members, and an Option Purchase Agreement for real property jointly owned by SWEPCO, OMPA, NTEC, and CLECO. The General Manager presented the Business Plan objectives and reviewed staff performance goals. The Assistant GM reported on unit outages and a vehicle incident at the Kaw Switch Yard station. The board also received operations and general counsel reports, discussed SPP grid conditions, and set the date for the next board meeting.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
