05-09-1989 ERMU MIN COMMISSION MEETING
May 9, 1989
Tuesday 7 :00 P.M.
Present Were: James Tralle President
George Zabee Vice Chairman
Jim Simpson Trustee
Bill Birrenkott General Manager
Others Present: Glenn Sundeen Line Superintendent
1) The meeting was called to order at 7 : 00 P.M. by President Tralle.
2) Motion by Mr . Simpson, seconded by Mr. Tralle to approve the
minutes of the previous meeting as presented and distributed.
Motion carried.
3) Motion by Mr . Simpson, seconded by Mr. Zabee to make the
following adjustments in the employment agreement effective
June 1, 1989:
1. Wages for all outside workers to be changed to the
following schedule:
Power Plant Foreman $ 14. 94
Plant Operator/Groundman 14.02
Water Serviceman/Groundman 13.66
Water Foreman/Meterman 15.79
Lead Lineman 17 . 69
Lineman 17 .09
2. Increase the Utility contribution for medical insurance to
94% of the company premium.
3 . Increase the payoff for unused sick pay to a maximum of
40% of 100 days .
4 . The Utilities will accrue vacation monthly at the present
schedule.
Motion carried.
4) Motion by Mr. Zabee, seconded by Mr . Simpson to authorize the
removal of the two oldest fuel tanks to be in compliance with the
new EPA regulations. Motion carried.
5) A potential problem with water services on Lookout Place was
discussed. The General Manager was asked to do more research and
report at the next meeting as to possible solutions.
6 ) The General Manager reported on the status of negotiations with
Anoka Electric Cooperative to acquire additional service
territory.
7) The April financial statements were reviewed and discussed .
8) The Line Superintendent reviewed the status of all construction
projects with the Commissioners .
COMMISSION MEETING - Continued
May 9, 1989
9 ) It has been requested that the Utilities install lighting to
highlight the Logo on the new water tower. The staff will do
some investigation and report to the Commissioners at the next
meeting.
10) The problem of multiple moves and associated increased office and
field time created by the large number of apartments was
discussed.
Motion by Mr . Simpson, seconded by Mr . Zabee to institute a
$10 .00 connection fee effective for all "new customers" or
"customer change of addresses" after June 15, 1989. Motion
carried.
11) The next meeting was set for Thursday, June 8 , 1989 at 7 : 00 P.M.
12) Motion by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr . Zabee to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 9: 45 P.M.
Bill Birrenkott
General Manager