The board voted to approve AAV Energy as the district's electric supplier for a 24-month term.
During discussion, a board member asked about the vetting process for suppliers. Staff said the district worked with brokers and consulted John Thomas, who has experience with such procurements, and that vendors were solicited. The district selected a 24-month term to avoid locking in a longer contract if rates fall in the near future.
Treasurer Missus Moore had earlier advised the board that utilities are a budget pressure, and board members noted recent increases in household electric bills. One board member said they had a three-year residential contract and reminded colleagues that market conditions change.
The board approved the AAV Energy contract by roll call with five yes votes recorded: Mister Grant, Mister Leeds, Missus Hagedorn, Mister Fulham and Mister Carpenter.
Why it matters: the new supplier locks in the district's electricity pricing for two years and the board discussed the choice of contract length because of volatile rates; utility costs were previously flagged as affecting the FY26 budget.
Board members did not identify a previous supplier by name in the discussion on the public record other than noting that vendors were solicited and the selected provider offered the lowest quote in this round.