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Page 3 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission December 9, 2003 5.4 Review Misc. Water Issues Staff advised that the Elk River Municipal Utilities has been awarded the 2002 Water Fluoridation Quality Award by the Minnesota Department of Health for maintaining optional water fluoridation. Dave Berg, and the Water Department employees were noted as doing a good job in their water treatment efforts. The problem of getting enough water to western Elk River during periods of high demand was discussed. Bryan Adams advised that the well #4 on Gary Street continues to supply a disproportionate amount of water in comparison to the other low pressure zone wells. If the fairgrounds were to be relocated, and that area developed, there could be a need for another well in the area. Staff, and Commission offered solutions, and ideas to ease the problem. Staff will continue to look for contingency plans. The proposal for the Water Department going to an on-call status was reviewed. Bryan Adams distributed a memo from John Dietz, which noted that he feels Dave Berg should not be included in the on-call status, and further, that the water employees receive the same plan used for the sewer department. James Tralle, and Jerry Takle agreed that Dave Berg, Water Superintendent, should not be included in the on-call rotation. The consensus of the Commission was to use the same payment procedure for water on-call status, as the Utility Employee Handbook Policy states. James Tralle moved to implement the same on-call wording for the Water Department compensation, as the Electric Department uses. Jerry Takle seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0. 6.1 Review & Consider 2003 Write-Offs The 2003 write-offs were presented, and discussed. Commission noted that the list appears to be reasonable. Collection procedures, and recovery were discussed. James Tralle moved to approve the 2003 Write-Offs as presented. Jerry Takle seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0. 6.2 Review & Consider Hiring Labor Position The 2004 budget contains a new laborer position. The job description reflecting the job duties, the position evaluation used for interviewing, and the timing of advertising was discussed. James Tralle moved to authorize Staff to advertise, and hire for the position after the holiday season. Jerry Takle seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.