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Page 3 Regulaz meeting of the Elk River Municipal U5lities Commission December 13, 2011 John Dietz asked if the commissioners were in favor of purchasing a washing machine for the plant. Consensus was to get the washer and dryer for the plant. AI Nadeau volunteered to locate a good one that would stand up to their needs and install it. Discussion followed regarding the comp day. Consensus was if a comp day was given the employee would not get the stipend. Daryl Thompson moved for a pay increase of 2.75%, the comp day for the holidays without stipend, the insurance as stated, the washer and dryer for the plant not to exceed $3000, and the LTC to be left up to the employees. Al Nadeau seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 4.3 Review and Consider Conservation Consultant At the November 201 I ERMU Commission meeting, staff was directed to bring back a revised scope of work for the Conservation Consultant. For January through October 2012, the Conservation Budget is $16,400 or 400 hours. The major components ofthis position are Project amserve and competitive rate analysis for large commercial customers. Troy Adams discussed the projects. Vance Zehringer commented on the work load for the rebates, rate studies, and counseling with commercial accounts. Project Conserve can be labor intensive at certain times of the year. John Dietz said he was willing to compromise on 200 hours. Daryl Thompson said he thought that with the hiring of Tom Sagstetter, Vance Zehringer would be done at year end and agrees with the 200 hours. Al Nadeau said he agrees with the 200 hours. Daryl Thompson said Vance Zehringer has done a great job for ERMU. Al Nadeau stated 200 hours may be too hard lined and what if Vance Zehringer is needed after the 200 hours has been met. John Dietz responded the Commission would have to revisit. Daryl Thompson moved to approve the Conservation Consultant budget for 2012 not to exceed 200 hours at $41.00 per hour and for any additional hours will need to come back to the Commission for approval. AI Nadeau seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 5.1 Review and Consider Water Treatment Chemical Bids On December I, 2011, bids were opened for 2012 water treatment chemicals. Staff is recommending the lowest bidder, Hawkins, Inc. Al Nadeau moved to award Hawkins, Inc., the lowest responsive bidder. Daryl Thompson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 5.2 Review and Consider 2012 Budeet and Rates Wholesale power costs make up approxm~ately 74% of ERMU operating costs. Ultimately the wholesale power rates, set by Great River Energy (GRE), have an enormous impact of ERMU's rates.