09-15-1988 ERMU MIN UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
September 15, 1988
Thursday 7 :30 P.M.
Present Were: Douglas Dill President
James Tralle Vice Chairman
George Zabee Trustee
Bill Birrenkott General Manager
Others Present: Glenn Sundeen
1) The meeting was called to order at 7 : 30 P.M. by President Dill.
2) The minutes of the previous meetings were approved as amended.
3) Motion by Mr . Tralle, seconded by Mr . Dill to authorize the
General Manager to purchase a burster not to exceed $1300 .
Motion carried.
4) Motion by Mr . Zabee, seconded by Mr . Dill to authorize the
General Manager to draft a meter tampering ordinance and approach
the governing bodies of Elk River, Otsego, and Dayton for
possible passage. Motion carried.
6) The General Manager reported that the entire office system,
including billing is now being controlled by the new computer
system. The system 36 has been turned over to the City of Elk
River for use as they see fit.
7) The Line Superintendent reported on construction projects and
other operating conditions.
8) A general discussion was then held with various topics such as
budgets, meter reading, outages and future construction plans
being discussed.
10) Motion by Mr . Zabee, seconded by Mr . Tralle to adjourn. Motion
carried.
11) Meeting adjourned at 10 : 00 P.M.
Bill Birrenkott
General Manager