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ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES <br /> REGULAR MEETING OF THE <br /> UTILITIES COMMISSION <br /> October 11,2004 <br /> Members Present: Jerry Takle, President; James Tralle, Vice Chair; John Dietz, Trustee <br /> Staff Present: Bryan Adams, General Manager; Glenn Sundeen, Line Superintendent; David <br /> Berg, Water Superintendent; Patricia Hemza, Office Manager <br /> 1. Call meeting to order October 11, 2004 <br /> President Jerry Takle called the October 11, 2004, meeting to order. <br /> 2. Consider Utilities Agenda <br /> James Tralle moved to approve the October 11, 2004, Utilities Agenda. John Dietz seconded <br /> the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> 3. Consider Consent Agenda <br /> James Tralle moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: <br /> September Check Register <br /> September 21, 2004 Minutes <br /> Financials <br /> John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> 5.1 Staff Up-dates <br /> Glenn Sundeen reported on the status of the current electrical projects and the 12 new <br /> services installed since the last meeting. He also reported on the two outages and the response to <br /> them. <br /> David Berg said there were six more security systems sold. Well #8 is now on line and Well <br /> #2 will be shut down to install the telemetry system. <br /> Patricia Hemza relayed to the commissioners that the new billing system is going well and <br /> will satisfy our needs. There were over 200 applicants for the office job opening, and staff is <br /> currently interviewing. <br /> Bryan Adams shared a letter of appreciation from a senior citizen organization on an electric <br /> safety presentation that Mike Thiry gave. Discussion ensued regarding the importance of <br /> customer relations. <br /> 5.2 Review Proposed 2005 CIP Budget <br /> The 2005 conservation improvement programs(CIP) were discussed. The state statute <br /> requires 11/2°A of the electric gross revenues for the year 2004 be spent on the CIP program in <br /> 2005. The anticipated amount for the 2005 CIP program is approximately$200,180. GRE will <br /> be reimbursing an estimated $35,000 which leaves $165,180 that would be funded through rates. <br /> Discussion followed regarding expenditures and goals. This will be revisited at the next meeting. <br /> No further action necessary. <br />