11-14-1989 ERMU MIN COMMISSION MEETING
November 14, 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 Pat Dietrich
Vivian Schmidt Roger Heuer (NSP)
Keith Shodeen
1) The meeting was called to order at 7 : 00 P.M. by President Tralle.
2) Motion by Mr . Simpson, seconded by Mr . Zabee to approve the
minutes of the previous meeting as presented and distributed .
The motion carried.
3) Roger Heuer from NSP was presented to respond to questions
regarding the Utilities disposal of transformers and
environmental pratices. He stated that the Utilities is in
complete compliance in all practices regarding testing, storing,
and disposal of all equipment according to EPA regulations.
4) Customer Keith Shodeen formally requested of the utilities
compensation for damages done when his electricity was shut off
for non-payment last summer. After a lengthy discussion, the
Commission decided to take no action.
5) The General Manager reported on investigation of Home Security
systems to offer as a service to our customers . The
Commissioners directed the General Manager to proceed and report
on a business plan at a future meeting.
6) The financial reports and budgets were reviewed with the
Commissioners .
7) Line Superintendent, Glenn Sundeen reported on the status of
construction projects and operating conditions .
8) The Compensation Committee was directed to give a report at the
next meeting.
9) Motion by Mr . Simpson, seconded by Mr . Zabee to begin January 1,
P
1990 to donate all electricity not associated with enterprise
funds to the City of Elk River . This would include: the garage
on UPA Drive, a pole building on UPA Drive, the new City garage,
City Hall , and the Fire Station. Motion carried .
10) The next meeting was set for 7 : 00 P.M. December 7, 1989 at the
Utilities office.
11) Motion by Mr . Simpson, seconded by Mr . Zabee to adjourn. Motion
carried. Meeting adjourned at 10 : 30 P.M.
Bill Birrenkott
General Manager