11-16-1988 ERMU MIN • UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
November 16, 1988
Wednesday 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) Motion by Mr. Zabee, seconded by Mr. Dill to approve the
minutes of the previous meeting as presented and distributed.
Motion carried.
3) Pat Klaers, City Administrator presented the Commission with an
update of City plans and problems. He presented the Commission
with a proposal to participate, in some way, in the procurement
of a new ladder truck for the fire department. The Commission
took no action at this time and asked the City Administrator to
return at the next meeting with more definitive proposals and
alternatives.
4) The General Manager presented to the Commission the results of a
rate survey and study with various alternatives for possible
restructuring of the Utilities electric rates. Motion by Mr .
Tralle, seconded by Mr. Zabee to table any action on rate
restructuring for 60 days. Motion carried.
5) The 1989 Operating, Construction and Equipment Budgets were
discussed. Motion by Mr . Tralle, seconded by Mr . Zabee to
approve the 1989 budgets as presented. Motion carried.
6) The Line Superintendent presented the Commission with an update
of the status of construction and field operations. It was
reported that, if the cold weather holds off for another few
days, we will have no one waiting for service entering the winter
months.
7) The General Manager reviewed the October financial statements
with the Commission.
8) The General Manager reported that new EPA rules have been
approved which will probably require the Utilities to make a
sizeable investment in our own underground fuel storage tanks
next year . When the costs and requirements are more clearly
defined, the General Manager will return to the commission with a
possible budget amendment .
9) It was also reported that the Utilities may wish to install a
hand held meter reading system during 1989. As these costs
become more defined, the Commission will be presented with a
budget proposal .
10) The General Manager was asked to distribute to the Commissioners
salary information for several individuals.
COMMISSION MEETING - Continued
November 14, 1988
Wednesday 7 :30 P.M.
11) The next meeting was set for Tuesday, December 6th at 7 : 30 P.M.
12) Motion by Mr . Tralle, seconded by Mr . Zabee to adjourn.
13) Meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M.
Bill Birrenkott
General Manager