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SEP-11-2003 11:35AMFRO~-ERMU ?B3-441-80gg T-815 P.OOZ/O04 F-gg8 <br /> <br />ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES <br />REGULAR MEETING OF THE <br />UTILITIES COMMISSION <br /> <br />September 9, 2003 <br /> <br />Members Present: John Dictz, President; James Tralle, Vice Chair; Jerry TakIe, Trustee <br />Staff Present: Bryan Adams, General Manager; Glerm Sundeen, Line Superintendent; David Berg, Water <br />Superintendent; Patricia Hemza, Office Manager <br />Others Present: Pat Klaers, City Administa'ator <br /> <br />1. Call meeting to order September 9, 2003 <br /> <br />President John Dietz called the September 9, 2003 meeting to order. <br /> <br />2. Consider 'Utilities Agenda <br /> <br />Bryan Adams has one additional item to be discussed under Other Business. <br /> <br /> James Tralle moved to approve the Agenda for September 9, 2003, with one addition. Jerry Takle <br />seconded the motion. <br /> Staff responded to questions on the Financials, and the Check Register. <br /> Motion carried 3-0. <br /> <br />5.1 Staff.Up-dates <br /> <br /> Glenn Sundeen reported on various works, and rebuilds in progress, and those which have been <br />completed, noting that 45 connections were done in August, 2003. <br /> Dave Berg updated the Commission on the water hook-ups on 4d~ Street, noting that the project is nearly <br />complete. Dave also reported on the 29 fire hydrants that were opened in August, nearly draining one of the <br />water towers. Conversation between Staff, and Commission centered on how to deal with hydrant problems. <br /> Pat Hemza advised Commission on health insurance percentage increases for 2004, the employee <br />Wellness Program offered by Principal, at no charge to employee, or Utility. Pat also suggested a Cycle <br />Program for Utility Billing. Staff, and Commission discussed the ways to accomplish the task, as well as the <br />reasons for the change. It was the consensus of the Commission, to have Staff proceed with plans to <br />implement thc Cycle Bill Program. <br /> <br />5.2 Review & Consider Bids for Well #8 <br /> <br /> Bids for the construction of Well #8, were received on September 4, 2003. Staff'responded to <br />Commission questions about the project, and gave their recommendation. <br /> <br /> Jerry Talde moved to accept the lowest responsive bid from EH Renner& Sons. James Tralle seconded <br />the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> <br /> <br />