6.1h ERMUSR 02-09-2021______________________________________________________________________________
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UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:
ERMU Commission
FROM:
Chris Sumstad – Electric Superintendent
MEETING DATE:
February 9, 2021
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
6.1h
SUBJECT:
Staff Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
DISCUSSION:
• Installed 12 new residential services, which involves the connection of a secondary line
once the customer requests service.
• Crews began trimming trees around overhead lines that were identified as needing
more clearance throughout the course of the year. Tree trimmers are also working on
removing trees along County Road 35 to rebuild the three phase overhead line.
• Started setting poles on County Road 35 for the three phase overhead rebuild. The first
section starts at Zebulon Street and heads east for approximately 3000 feet. Along with
new poles, larger wire will be installed.
• Crews are changing out electric equipment that displays excessive heating on thermal
imaging which can cause equipment failure and outages.
• A residence on Main Street had its electric service disrupted by a construction company
installing communication wires. The service was repaired with new wire and splices.
• Changed ten streetlights along 3rd and 4th Streets north of Highway 10 from the older
high pressure sodium and mercury vapor style lights to LEDs.
• Continue to replace fault indicators as needed. Fault indicators help in pinpointing
underground faults during outages, making restoration quicker.
• The permanent service has been connected at Parkview Apartments. This is a 70-unit
apartment building located south of Coborn’s.
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