Kasych, Shawn From: Sam Randazzo Sent: Monday, May 09, 2016 3:26 PM To: Kasych, Shawn; Lehman, Ryan Subject: PUCO Nominating Council Process (A. Porter Replacment) Good afternoon: The purpose of this note is to discharge my duty as the Speaker?s appointee to the Public Utilities Commission Nominating Council. Because of the current schedule (inserted below), I thought it would be best to get some preliminary information to you so that you have as much time as the schedule allows to ensure that any actions may take during the Nominating Council process are consistent with the Speaker?s wishes. lf should send this information to anybody else, please let me know. This edition of the Nominating Council process is focused on the PUCO Commissioner position that has been held by Andre Porte (his resignation is effective May 20, 2016). In the case of a resignation, the Nominating Council has 30 days to provide a list of four individuals? names to the Governor; the list must reflect the Nominating Council?s recommendation of persons suitable to serve as a Commissioner of the PUCO. PUCO Commissioners are appointed for a term of five years. From the pool of five PUCO Commissioners, the Governor designates the Chairman as he did today in the case of now-Chairman Haque. Once names are submitted to the Governor, he has 30 days to fill the vacancy. But he also has the ability to reject all the nominees and reconvene the Nominating Council so that the council can provide four additional names. Then the Governor has to fill the vacancy with one of the persons named on either list (8 total names at this point). Members of the PUCO Nominating Council have been advised of that they will be meeting on June 16, 2016 to interview applicants for the position of PUCO Commissioner and to select the names of four of the interviewed applicants which will be sent to the Governor for his consideration. The deadline for the submission of applications is 5:00 PM on June 1, 2016. Once the applications are submitted, they will be circulated to members of the Nominating Council. Once these applications have been distributed, each member of the Council completes a written form to identify which of the applicants he/she thinks should be interviewed at the meeting on June 16, 2016. This te?ioeu interviewed term must be returned to the PUCO by Noon on June 6, 2016. Prior to me submitting the final form identifying applicants to be interviewed, I will provide my recommendations to you and anyone else you may specify and then complete the final form based on the guidance I receive from the Speaker?s office. Once the names of the applicants to be interviewed are identified, I will also communicate to you (and anyone else you may specify) any recommendations may have on the applicants that should be placed on the recommended list that the Nominating Council must provide to the Governor. .. Council--. .. meeting on June 16,2016. The full Nominating Council process schedule is inserted below. I hope this information is useful. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this information in this e?mail message or otherwise. Best bet to reach me is to call my mobile number (614.395.4268). Public Utilities Commission Nominating Council for Andre Porter Position Schedule for June 2016 Meeting (Final) 5/9/2016 Meeting must be held by and names submitted to the Governor?s Office by June 19, 2016 (which is the expedited process based on resignation) Sam Kandazzo McNees Wallace 6? Nat"ka (6ier 595-40168 This message has been scanned by a BARRACUDA SPAM VIRUS FIREWALL and veri?ed Virus free Kasych, Shawn From: Sam Randazzo Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 3:54 PM To: Lehman, Ryan; Kasych, Shawn Subject: PUCO Nominating Council Ad I-Inal.docx FYI Attached is a copy of the ad that will run Sunday 5/15/16 and 5/22/16 to seek applications for the PUCO Commissioner position vacated by Chairman Porter. I also attached the timeline again. if you know of any good candidates, I would be happy to speak with them about the process. As you know, the PUCO Chair is also the Chair of the Ohio Power Siting Board. Best regards, Sam 'Eam Randazzo McNees Wallace Er Nurick (touncieci 1955) 21 State \Sti?ee?cJ i 71:11 Floor, Columbus, Ohio 152i 9" (6 i4) (tax) 5935:1268 (cell) (enmafl) This message has been scanned by a BARRACUDA SPAM VIRUS FIREWALL and veri?ed Virus free PUBLIC UTILITIES CONEMISSION OF OHIO The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Nominating Council is seeking applications for the position of commissioner of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to ?ll a vacancy for the unexpired term com menc~ in upon appointment by the Governor and ending on April 10, 2020. This is a full-time position with a salary range of$73,715 to l76,467. The commissioner?s actual salary will be determined by the governor. The normal state of Ohio bene?ts package will be provided. The Public Utilities Commission is responsible for regulating investor- owned public utilities in the state of Ohio. Section 4901 of the Ohio Revised Code requires that a commissioner have a minimum of three years? experience in one or more of the following ?elds: econom- ics, law, ?nance, accounting, engineering, physical or natural sciences, natural resources, or environmental studies. No person employed by a public utility subject to regulation by the Public Utilities Commission or holding stocks or bonds of a regulated public utility may be appointed a commissioner. A commissioner must be a resident of Ohio. The Revised Code also speci?es that the Commission may consist of no more than three members of the same political af?liation. Political af?liation is based upon one ?s vote in the last primary election as de?ned under Sections 3513.19 and 3513.05, Revised Code. Based upon the present composition of the Commission, the position may be ?lled by an applicant of any political affiliation. Successful candidates must undergo a background check by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Applicants are required to send 16. copies of a current resume with a one-page cover letter attached to each resume. The cover letter and resume shall be stapled once in the upper tell-hand corner. In the cover letter, the applicant must (1) indicate the applicant?s expertise in the areas of energy, transportation, or communications technology, if any; (2) explain why the applicant?s prior experience makes him or her quahl tied to be a commissioner or why the applicant is otherwise quali?ed to be a commissioner; and (3) state his or her political party af?liation or independent status. Resumes shall be sent to: Public Utilities Commission Nominating Council, cfo Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 E. Broad Street, 4th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215?3793. For further information, contact the Nominating Council coordinator, Donna Pittman, at (614) 387-1005. I nforrnation regarding the position and application requirements may also be found at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio website: Applications will be accepted until 5:00 Wednesday, lune l, 2016. Mailed or hand-delivered applications must be received by that time. Faxed applications will not be considered. The members ofthe Public Utilities Commission Nominating Council will review the applications and select individuals to be interviewed for the position, Interested persons may submit comments to the members of the Nominating Council regarding any ofthe applicants Comments should be submitted to the Nominating Council coordinator. Persons interested in receiving a list of the names of persons submitting applica~ tions or selected to be interviewed should notify the Nominating Council coordinator at the above address or telephone number. The Nominating Council will determine the four most quali?ed persons for the position and submit those names to Governor Kasich who will then select the commissioner. Public Utilities Commission Nominating Council for Andre Porter Position (Final) Schedule for June 2016 Meeting MAY 15 First notice in newspapers. Sunday *Complfes with dates set by OAC MAY 22 Second notice in newspapers. Sunday *Complr'es with dates set by OAC Deadline for applicants to submit resumes. Wednesday *Comph'es with date set by OAC 4901:7?1?05:Appendix JUNE 1 Resumes mailed to Nominating Council members for Wednesday review and evaluation. JUNE 9 BY NOON Nominating Council members return evaluation forms. Thursday JUNE 9 Tally completed with applicants identified for interview. Thursday Applicants notified and interviews scheduled by telephone. Letters and interview schedule of interviewees mailed to Nominating Council members. JUNE 9 Letters mailed to those not selected for interview. Thursday JUNE 16 Public Utilities Commission Nominating Council meeting. Thursday Complies with dates set by ORC 490102102 JUNE 17 Letters mailed to those interviewed but not placed on Friday governor?s list 5/9/2016 Meeting must be held by and names submitted to the Governor?s Office by June 19, 2016 (which is the expedited process based on resignation) Kasych, Shawn From: Sam Randazzo Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2016 3:56 PM To: Lehman, Ryan; Kasych, Shawn Subject: PUCO Applicants Selected for Interview .. . .2016A96hda.6_.16_16I.doc_._ . . .. .. .. Good afternoon: i just received the attached list of the applicants who will be interviewed. I will follow up soon with a recommendation (for your consideration and further guidance) of four names that I believe should be selected to be placed on the list sent to the Governor. That selection process will occur on June?lB when the Nominating Council is scheduled to meet. Please let me know if you have any questions. Best regards, Sam 5am Kandazzo Mchos Wallace 8? Nuriclc {founded 2i State Street, i 71:11 ?oor, Columbus, Ohio 4132'! 5 7 i (office), (fax) (6 ?1 Ar) 5 972416 a (cell) (ts?mail) From: Donna.Pittman@puco.ohio.gov Sent: Thursday, June 9, 2016 3:48 PM To: engineer@cceng.org; Garnet Love Gene Krebs ginniragan@aol.com; Leigh Herington, Esq. Mark Totman Matthew Evans Michael Hartley Mike Koren Sam Randazzo .Cc: iessicagrimm@puco.ohio.gov Subject: Agenda for June 16, 2016 All, On behalf of Mike Koren, Nominating Council Chairman, please find attached the agenda for the June 16, 2016, Nominating Council meeting. Please let Jessica Grimm or me know if you have any questions. See you soon. Donna Pittman PUCO Chief of Human Resources 614/387-1005 614/728?7065 PUCO ohio.g0v This message and any response to it may constitute a public record and thus may be publicly available to anyone who requests it. This message has been scanned by a BARRACUDA SPAM VIRUS FIREWALL and veri?ed Virus free PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION NOMINATING COUNCIL THURSDAY, June 16, 2016 AT 8:45 A.M. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF OHIO 180 EAST BROAD STREET COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215-3793 AGENDA PUBLIC SESSION (HEARING ROOM 11-B) 8:45 am. Meeting Called to Order, Mike Koren Opening Remarks, Chairman Asirn Z. Haque Oath of Office, Angela Hawkins Ratification of January 28, 2016 Minutes EXECUTIVE SESSION (HEARING ROOM 11-C) INTERVIEW SCHEDULE 9:00 Edward Hess 10:40 Lawrence Friedeman 9:20 Dave Hall 11:00 James Teitt 9:50 M. Howard Petricoff 11:20 Ten minute break 10:10 Ten minute break 11:30 Andrew Thomas 10:20 Sam Gerhardstein 11:50 Mark Ward 12:10 Gregory Williams PUBLIC SESSION (HEARING ROOM 11-13) 12:45 Public session resumed Kasych, Shawn From: Sam Randazzo Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 10:58 AM To: Lehman, Ryan; Kasych, Shawn Subject: PUCO Nominating Council Guidance Requested by the Close of Business on June 15, 2016 Importance: High Good morning Shawn and Ryan: I The purpose of this message is to share my thoughts regarding which of the PUCO Commissioner applicants might be placed on the list of-four sent to the Governor for his consideration. The following individuals have been selected for an interview by the Nominating Council. Each interview lasts about 15 minutes and my experience suggests that the interview process will produce no new information. In other words, the information provided in each applicant?s application is the information that is and will be available to evaluate each applicant. 5.3: Erledemah (- 6.-. .JameeTeitt 8: .MarkWard As you may recall, I recommended that seven of the applicants be selected for interview. Six of the seven people recommended, were selected for interview plus three additional peeple I did not recommend be interviewed. have used bold font to highlight the people on the interview list who I recommended for interview on Thursday of this week (numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 9). Following my initial recommendation regarding the applicants who should be interviewed, I do not recommend that Dave Hall, James Teitt or Mark Ward be selected for inclusion on the list-of?four that will be sent to the Governor. It is my understanding that should Howard Petricoff be placed on the list-of?four and appointed by the Governor, he may not be confirmed by the Senate. I think this outcome would be unfortunate as it may reflect on Mr. Petricoff and also on the Governor. For this reason and others, I do not recommend that Mr. Petricoff be placed on the list?of?four. Mr. Gerhardstein is most closely tied to Columbia Gas of Ohio, a utility regulated by the PUCO (he is also married to a member of the House). Based on Mr. Gerhardstein?s past and current ties to Columbia Gas of Ohio and the current needs of the Commission, I do not think he should be placed on the list~of~four. Mr. Friedeman also has an employment history that includes work for a PUCO- regulated utility and he is also currently employed by Energy. However, his employment background is more diverse that Mr. Gerhardstein and Mr. Friedeman is also a at a time when there is no current PUCO Commissioner who is a D. Based on the above recommended exclusions and the current needs of the Commission, recommend that Mr. Hess, Mr. Friedeman, Mr. Thomas and Mr. Williams be placed on the list-of?four sent to the Governor. As always, I happy to discuss my recommendation as you see fit and respond to any questions. I am sending a specific recommendation regarding the list-of?four for the Speaker?s consideration and guidenee. be helpful if I Could get the Speaker?s guidance by the Best regards, Sam 5am Kandazzo McNees Wallace 8? Nu?clc (Founded 1955) State Street, l7th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 46215 {616.71 9.2340 (ct?Fix), (6 14-) e?eh?e?? (tax) (614) 595_+26s (cell) (email) This message has been scanned by a BARRACUDA SPAM VIRUS FIREWALL and veri?ed Virus free Kasych, Shawn From: Sam Randazzo Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2016 2:05 PM To: Kasych, Shawn; Lehman, Ryan Subject: PUCO Nominating Council makes recommendations to Gov. Kasich Good afternoon below is the release identifying the four names that have been sent to the Governor by the Nominating Council process that we just completed. The names are listed in the order of the number of votes each individual obtained with Sam getting the most votes by a significant margin. now take the liberty to state I remain confused by the obvious effort that has been put forward by the Governor?s office to promote Nominating Council support for Howard Pettricoff who will not be able to function as a commissioner for the foreseeable future. While this problem was not identified in his application and in response to questions, Howard indicated that he would have to recuse himself from many cases now before the Commission because of his active involvement in the cases and the knowledge he has obtained outside the evidentiary record of those cases. Also, while he has retired from his law firm, he still has other ties to that law firm that continues to be active in PUCO cases and these ties will need to be severed if he is appointed by the Governor. During the questioning, the Senate President?s representative asked Howard (who has represented wind farms, Facebcok and Amazon) if the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) was complying with the law as it relates to setback requirements. The question was asked after the indicating that the Senate President someone who was involved in writing the law believed that the OPSB was not complying with the law. After several unsuccessful attempts to avoid answering the question, Howard said that he thought the OPSB was following the law. In my opinion, the OPSB has not followed and is not following the law and has been slow walking responses to any effort by the General Assembly to hold the OPSB, a division of the PUCO, accountable for not following the law. For about eight years, the OPSB has neglected to promulgate regulations regarding noise, shadow flicker, setbacks, ice through and several other topics that the General Assembly directed the OPSB to promulgate to guide the siting of wind farms in Ohio. In one of the most recent decisions, the OPSB resorted to rewriting the clear language in the law to evade the required application of the current minimum setback requirements to wind farms that seek an amendment to a certificate. Howard received a yes vote from 7 of the 12 Nominating Council membersindication of problems in the case where the Governor applied a lot of pressure to members of the Nominating Council. Thank you for making my job easy. Please let me know if you have any questions. Sam Kandazzo Wallace Nur?ick (founded 1955] 21 State Street, 17th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 452 i 5 (614) 719~Z8d~0 (office), (6i4)469~4~65? (tax) (6 i 595427.68 (can) From: Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2016 1:13 PM To: Sam Randazzo Subject: PUCO Nominating Council makes recommendations to Gov. Kasich PUCO Nominating Council makes recommendations to Gov. Kasich COLUIVIBUS, OHIO (June 16, 2016) The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) Nominating Council today submitted the names of four finalists to be considered by Gov. John Kasich for the position of commissioner of the PUCO to fill an unexpired term ending April 10, 2020. After considering many highly quali?ed applicants, the Nominating Council recommended the following individuals: Sam Gerhardstein Dave Hall M. Howard Petricoff Gregory Williams The PUCO NominatingCouncil is .a broad-based lZ?member panel charged with screening candidates for the position of commissioner. For additional information about the PUCO commissioner appointment process, Visit w30. 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