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AGENDA
Monday, June 18, 2012
9:30 A.M.
INFORMAL MEETINGIBUDGET WORKSHOP
1. CALL TOORDER - COMMISSIONER TOD MOWERY, CHAIRMAN BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
2. FOLLOW UP ON SMART METERS: FPL RESPONSE LETTER DATED MAY 14, 2012
3. PRESENTATION: UPDATE ON FUND BALANCE PROJECTION
4, PRESENTATION: SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OFFICE SPACE
5. ADJOURNMENT
Havert L. Fenn Center, 2000 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce FL
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F{orida Power & Light CotnpanY
700 Universe Boulevard
Juno Beach, FL 334C?~
uric E. $iiagy
President
May 14, 2012
Chairman Tod Mowery
St. Lucie County Commission
2300 Virginia Avenue
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
Gear Chairman Mowery:
Thank you for your letter on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County urging FPL to give customers the opportunity to opt out of having a smart meter
installed.
The Florida Public Service Commission has said that it will formalize a process, through
a workshop or other means, to evaluate smart meter-related issues, including the extent
to which the PSC has jurisdiction over such issues. The PSC said the process would allow
far full stakeholder participation. We support the PSC's continuing assessment of the
concerns expressed by some customers and we wilt work cooperatively with the
Commission.
FPL, like other utility providers in Florida and throughout the United States, is committed
to building a smarter, more reliable, more efficient electrical infrastructure for the
benefit of ail of nut customers. Smart~meters are an essential element of a modern
electric sys#em and wilt help to keep our service reliability high while giving our
customers more control aver their energy use and monthly bills.
As our representatives conveyed to you at the meeting in April, we are aware that
same customers are reacting to misinformation on smart meters and have expressed
concerns. They represent a vary small number of customers, and we have responded
by providing them with the facts and offering to postpone the meter upgrade.
We take pride in providing our customers with the lowest bills in the state and the
highest re{lability of any investor-owned utility in Florida. We want ovr customers #o
be happy with the service we provide, and we take their concerns seriously. Rest
assured that we are committed to working with the PSC to arrive at a longterm
solution that serves the best interests of all customers. We will continue to communicate
with you as these discussions move forward. In the meantime, please don't hesitate to
contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
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April 17, 2012
Eric E. Silagy, President
Florida Power and Light Company
700 Universe Boulevard
Juno Beach, Florida 33408
RE: Smart Meters
Dear Mr. Silagy:
TOD MOWERY
COMMISSIONER
At the request of some citizens in St. Lucie County, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida, discussed the issue of "smart meters" at the Board's April 10 informal meeting and April
17 regular meeting. Thank you for sending representatives tothe April 10 meeting to address the Board's
concerns. Based on the testimony received at these meetings, it is apparent that some citizens in St, Lucie
County believe that smart meters present health, safety, privacy and financial concerns. The Board
appreciatesFPl'seffortstoaddressthesebeliefs. WhiletheBoardtakesnopositiononthevalidityof.those
beliefs, the Board does believe that citizens should not be forced to accept smart meters against their will.
In this regard, this Board urges FPL to implement a formal policy that citizens opposing smart meters be
given the choice to opt out of the smart meter program without the risk of negative consequences including
increased rates.
Thank you for considering the Board's position on this issue. The Board respectfully requests a
response within thirty (30) days.
Sincerely,
Tod Mowery
Chairman
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Copy to: Board of County Commissioners
County Administrator
County Attorney
St. Lucie County Legislative Delegation
CHRIS DZADOVSKY. Disrricr No. 1 TOD MOWERY Disrncr No. 2 PAULA A. LEWIS. Disrricr No. 5 • FRANNIE HUTCHINSON. Disrricr No. 4 • CHRIS CRAFT D~srricr No. 5
Counry Adminisrroror - Foye W. Oudow. MPA
2300 Virginia Avenue Forr Pierce, FL 34982-5652 • (772) 462-1412
FAX (772) 462-2131 • TDD (772) 462-1428
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