Annual Meeting Minutes

Our bylaws state we must provide the annual meeting minutes to the membership via our newsletter before the minutes are approved. Members have not less than 30 days to request corrections to the minutes as published. If corrections are requested, the Board then considers any proposed corrections and may take any action that in the Board’s reasonable judgment is appropriate.

The Adams-Columbia Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting was held on May 14, 2026, at the Adams-Columbia Electric Cooperative Friendship Office. Board Chair Aaron Hoernke called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. The meeting was conducted in accordance with the Meeting Rules and Voting Procedures that had been adopted by the Rules committee and provided to the members prior to the meeting.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.

Director Renee Wendt gave the Invocation.

Safety and Environmental Coordinator Eric Johnson gave a safety message on high water awareness.

Attorney Jessica Shrestha announced that 678 registered members had cast absentee ballots, electronic ballots or had registered in person.

Board Secretary Gary Skolarz read the Affidavit of Notice of Annual Meeting and Proof of Mailing.

Chief Financial Officer, Liz Hendricksen presented a summary of the 2025-year-end financials.

General Manager Jon Congdon took the floor and recognized the following groups for their contribution to the Co-op: ACEC’s Board of Directors and past Directors, current and former employees, Operation Round-Up Board of Directors, and Rules Committee members. Mr. Congdon also recognized the following special guests who were in attendance: Tim Clay from WECA, Katie Marquardt representing Alliant Energy, Amanda Seger representing CFC and Jim Zweig representing ATC. Mr. Congdon then continued with the cooperative highlights from 2025 and entertained questions from members.

Attorney Jessica Shrestha announced the results of the election which were as follows:

District 4- Jim Bays received 15 in person votes, 534 online votes and 20 absentee votes for a total of 569.

Winner for District 4- Jim Bays

District 6- Gary Skolarz received 16 in person votes, 528 online votes and 18 absentee votes for a total of 562.

Winner for District 6- Gary Skolarz

District 7- Becki Clayborn received 4 in person votes, 129 online votes and 5 absentee votes for a total of 138.

District 7- Renee Wendt received 9 in person votes, 213 online votes and 9 absentee votes for a total of 231.

District 7- Russell J “Rusty” Schieber received 3 in person votes, 276 online votes and 9 absentee votes for a total of 288.

Winner for District 7-Russell J “Rusty” Schieber

Without objection, Ms. Shrestha announced that the ballots would be destroyed following the Annual Meeting.

Board Chair Aaron Hoernke stated that there was no unfinished business for 2025 and no new business. Hoernke declared the 2026 Annual Meeting adjourned at 5:28 p.m.