04-10-1990 ERMU MIN UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
April 10, 1990
Tuesday 7: 00 P.M.
Present Were: George Zabee President
Jim Simpson Vice Chairman
James Tralle Trustee
Bill Birrenkott General Manager
Others Present: Ray Menard Minnesota Conway Fire & Safety
Glenn Sundeen Line Superintendent
Robert McCartney Water Superintendent
Mike Monsrud Lead Lineman
Wade Lovelette Lead Lineman
1) The meeting was called to order at 7 : 00 P.M. by President Zabee.
2) Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr . Simpson, to approve the
minutes of the previous meeting as presented and distributed.
Motion carried.
3) The General Manager reported on the status of negotiations with
Anoka Electric Cooperative.
4) Ray Menard of Minnesota Conway reported on the status of the Home
Security Service and the possibility of hiring a salesperson.
Various options and possibilities were discussed . The
Commissioners instructed the staff to place an ad in the local
paper to screen possible candidates.
5) Robert McCartney, Water Superintendent, reported that both
operating wells have now been "pulled" and videotaped for
inspection. Massive preventative maintenance has been done and
this should suffice for another 5 to 7 years . Motion by Mr .
Tralle, seconded by Mr . Simpson to purchase a "Static Level
Indicator" instrument not to exceed $600 .00 .
Motion carried.
6) Wade Lovelette and Mike Monsrud, representing the outside workers ,
presented a proposal for new wages . The General Manager also
presented an area wide wage survey. The Commissioners agreed to
submit a proposal at the next meeting.
7) The General Manager reviewed the March financial statements with
the Commissioners .
8) Construction projects and operations were reviewed by the Line
Superintendent.
9) Motion by Mr . Simpson, seconded by Mr . Tralle that we require a
Letter of Credit on any developer project where the cost to the
developer will exceed $2 , 500 .00 . Motion carried .
10) The next meeting was set for Tuesday, May 8, 1990 at 7: 00 P.M.
11 ) Motion by Mr . Tralle, seconded by Mr . Simpson to adjourn. Motion
carried. Meeting adjourned at 9: 30 P.M.
Bill Birrenkott
General Manager