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Page 2 <br /> Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br /> October 9,2012 <br /> 3.0 OPEN MIC <br /> Art Gatchell, ERMU employee <br /> Art asked to address the commission (on behalf of the linemen) as to the recent loss of linemen. <br /> Art's last day was today, while three others have left in the last two years. He feels the lineman <br /> deserve to be paid on the metro average pay scale and they are currently not. He also states that <br /> we have the best lineman in the state and it would be a shame to lose any more of them due to <br /> the lower pay. Daryl Thompson thanked Art for his comments and said they will be taken into <br /> consideration. <br /> Chuck Elsberry and Eric Fortman, Business owners from New Plastics Plus <br /> They discussed the need for ERMU to consider demand rate programs that make ERMU rates <br /> more competitive. Discussion of existing programs offered by ERMU and other utilities in the <br /> area occurred. The commission asked staff to review options and report back. <br /> 4.0 OLD BUSINESS <br /> 4.1 Power Supply Options/Resource Planning <br /> Troy provided a wholesale power supplier grid to compare the suppliers we have visited with <br /> for supply options. He went through the various criteria listed and stated reasons for the <br /> various ratings. Commission directed staff to continue to work with the top few potential <br /> power suppliers on power contract and membership opportunities. <br /> 4.2 Capacity Credit Agreement for Diesel Power Plant <br /> The commission was in agreement to let the current GRE capacity agreement expire. <br /> Daryl Thompson made a motion to let the contract expire,Al Nadeau seconded the motion. <br /> Motion carried 3-0. <br /> 5.0 NEW BUSINESS <br /> 5.1 Review and Consider 3`d Quarter Write-offs <br /> Staff presented third quarter delinquent items totaling$52,186.29 for items June through <br /> August 2012. Discussion followed on the Revenue Recapture program through the state, <br /> where funds are collected from tax refunds and remitted to us. <br /> Daryl Thompson made a motion to accept the 3rd quarter delinquent accounts,Al <br /> Nadeau seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br />