Call to order
Chairman Dale Wernke called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. All directors were present. Also in attendance were Brett Abplanalp, CEO, and Matt Raver, accounting and finance manager.
Approval of agenda
Jason Barnhorst moved to approve the agenda. Brian Scheidler seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously.
Youth Tour presentation
Lilly Asher presented to the board on her Youth Tour experience.
Safety minute and cool moment
Abplanalp presented the safety minute and cool moment.
For your information
Open and closed action items, AX charges, check register, and safety reports were reviewed.
Approval of previous meeting minutes
Barnhorst moved to approve the minutes of the June 24, 2026, board meeting. Steve AmRhein seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously.
Operational and strategic oversight
Abplanalp reviewed company metrics with the board and provided CEO updates, including an update on the PowerStream Fiber project and the Construction Work Plan.
Financial oversight
Raver presented the financial update to the board.
Budget approval and capital planning
The board reviewed the proposed HR Transition Plan budget.
Suzanne Parmer moved to approve the HR Transition Plan budget and authorize a temporary deviation from Policy 10-11. Scheidler seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously.
Board governance and development
Wernke provided a director training/conference report. Abplanalp also provided training to the board on Appendix A of the Wholesale Power Tracker.
Rate and tariff approvals
The board reviewed proposed revisions to the Security Light (SL) rate schedule.
AmRhein moved to approve the Security Light (SL) rate schedule. Steve Nobbe seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously.
Governing document approval
The board reviewed the DCREMC Community Trust/Round Up Trust Bylaws.
Barnhorst moved to approve the DCREMC Community Trust/Round Up Trust Bylaws. Carl Riedeman seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously.
The board reviewed proposed revisions to the DCREMC Bylaws that had been tabled at the June meeting.
AmRhein moved to approve the DCREMC Bylaws as reviewed. Scheidler seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously.
The board reviewed Policy 4-3: Capital Credit and Heir Forms.
Parmer moved to approve Policy 4-3: Capital Credit and Heir Forms. Riedeman seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously.
Affiliated organizations/board committees
Scheidler provided an update regarding Hometown Energy. Barnhorst provided an update regarding the Hoosier Energy Board and committees.
Adjournment
Parmer moved to adjourn the meeting. Scheidler seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. Following adjournment, the board entered executive session.
