06-08-1993 ERMU MIN („' ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
322 King Avenue
Elk River, Minnesota 55330
Phone (612) 441-2020
UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES
June 8, 1993
3:00 P.M.
Present Were: James Tralle President
James Simpson Vice Chairman
George Zabee Trustee
Others present: Bill Birrenkott General Manager
Glenn Sundeen Line Superintendent
Terry Maurer Maier Stewart & Assoc
Don Schumacher Cretex
Bob McCartney Water Superintendent
Wade Lovelette Lead Lineman
Mike Thiry Lead Lineman
Mark Fuchs Lead Lineman
1) The meeting was called to order at 3:00 P.M. by President Tralle.
2 ) Motion by Mr. Simpson seconded by Mr. Zabee to approve the
agenda. The motion carried.
3 ) Motion by Mr. Simpson seconded by Mr. Zabee to approve the minutes
of the previous meeting as distributed. The motion carried.
4 ) Don Schumacher from Cretex discussed with the Commissioners their
plans for fencing at the Cretex yard. Because some of the fence
will benefit the Utilities, he asked that the Utilities share in
the cost of the fence. Motion by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr.
Zabbe, to contribute nothing toward the cost of the fence,
however, the rent being paid by Cretex for use of Utility property
will be waived for a period of six years. The motion carried.
5 ) Terry Maurer explained the problems with the bids on the new water
treatment facility and possible options and alternatives. Motion
by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Zabee, to record the desires of
the Commission that they unanimously prefer the pond approach for
the disposal of backwash water. The motion carried.
6) Motion by Mr. Zabee, seconded by Mr. Simpson, to extend the
existing agreement with UPA for generation credits for an
additional year, to expire on April 30, 1994 . The motion carried.
7 ) The employees representatives discussed with the Commissioners the
possible use of Utility equipment. The Commissioners decided not
to change existing policy. Motion by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr.
Zabee to have Utilities purchase certain required clothing and
equipment for the outside workers. These items include: Linemens
Climbing boots, summer work boots or shoes, rubber boots, rubber
overshoes, insulated winter boots, insulated winter coat,
insulated winter bibs, light weight work jacket, and coveralls.
The old item must be turned in to get a replacement item ordered.
The maximum amount to be spent by the Utilities for each employee
will be $300.00 per year. The Utilities will issue a check to the
supplier for the covered items. The motion carried.
8 ) The General Manager informed the Commissioners that the City had
awarded the bid on the new fire truck and that the Utilities will
be asked to contribute the maximum $30,000 as passed in an earlier
Commission meeting.
9) Motion by Mr. Zabee, seconded by Mr. Simpson, to donate to the
DARE project, the amount of $4579.81 in the form of waived fees,
electric underground service and cash to pay water assessments.
The motion carried.
10) It was decided to discuss the 1992 audit at a subsequent meeting.
11) The General Manager reviewed the May financial statements with the
Commissioners.
12 ) The Line Superintendent reported on the status of construction
projects and other operating conditions.
13) Motion by Mr. Zabee, seconded by Mr. Simpson to approve the
monthly expenditures. The motion carried.
14 ) The General Manager informed the Commissioners that the Attorneys
for the League of Minnesota cities have notified us that the
lawsuit for the electrocution deaths and injuries has been settled
out of court.
15 ) The next regular meeting of the Commissioners was set for Tuesday,
July 13, 1993 at 3:00 P.M. at the Utilities Office.
16) Motion by Mr. Simpson seconded by Mr. Zabee to adjourn. The
motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:00 P.M.
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IV
Bill Birrenkott
General Manager