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Regular meeting of the Elk River Utilities Commission <br />Page 3 <br /> <br />September 9, 1997 <br /> <br />Mr. Zabec moved to adopt the Meter Deposit and Related Service Policy. Mr. Tralle <br />seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> <br />6.4 ,.Review purchase of used d/~mp truck <br /> <br />Earlier in 1997, the Commission suggested the possibility of purchasing a used <br />dump track instead of a new vehicle. Researching specifications for a line truck <br />presented possibilities for a used dump truck. Staff presented a quotation from Boyer <br />Ford for the used cab and chassis and Crysteel Truck Equipment for the contractors <br />body. <br /> <br />Mr. Tralle moved to approve the purchase of a used bump truck in the amount of <br />$23,404.00 and the contractors body for $8,404.3:5 from Boyer Ford. Mr. Zabee <br />seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> <br />6.5 Review feasibility st.udy for Sherburne County Govern, ment Cent,er <br /> <br />The Feasibility Study for Sherbume County Government Center Expansion prepared <br />by Howard R. Green, Consulting Engineers was presemed. After discussion of the <br />study, it was the consensus to receive and file the report. <br /> <br />Other Business <br /> <br />John Dietz brought up the need for street lighting on Joplin and asked the Street Lighting <br />Committee to look at the problem and return with their recommendation. <br /> <br />Bryan Adams advised the Commission of the availability for federal assistance from <br />FEMA for relief from storm damage expenses. <br /> <br />Mr. Zabee moved to pass a Resolution Authorizing Execution of Sub-Grant Agreement. <br />Mr. Zabee seconded the motion. Motion passed 3-0. <br /> <br />Staff reported that requirements for flame-retardant clothing for linemen are being <br />redefined due to additional test data. The Nomax clothing is very warm and <br />uncomfortable in the summer-time, cold in the winter time and also very expensive in <br />comparison to other alternatives. Staff was directed to return to a future meeting with <br />options. <br /> <br />A problem with vandalism and mischief at the pole yard at the plant was brought up and <br />discussed with the Commission. Staffwas directed to bring options to the Commission at <br />a future meeting for ways to alleviate the problem. <br /> <br /> <br />