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replacement of pickup truck#31. There was discussion on the priority of the projects and <br /> what the timeline was for construction of the field services facilities. <br /> Eric Volk presented the 2017 water department capital budget and went over the <br /> highlighted changes. Notable items for the water budget included: sandblasting and <br /> painting of the filter for well #4; pre-construction site work for the field services facilities; <br /> and the replacement of pickup trucks #25 and#26. <br /> Mike O'Neill presented the 2017 technical services department capital budget. Mike noted <br /> that the $36,000 plant security fob system they are looking at purchasing next year will <br /> have the option to stay in our existing buildings or to be moved into our new facilities once <br /> they are built. <br /> Theresa Slominski presented the 2017 travel and training budget and noted that staff had <br /> worked to reduce the budget from the14.6% increase initially presented down to 8%. Troy <br /> commented that they had also added in training for the two new Commissioners. <br /> Tom Sagstetter presented the 2017 conservation improvement program budget. Tom noted <br /> that staff is working on purchasing a DC Electric Vehicle Fast Charger this year with extra <br /> 2016 rebate dollars that can be used towards the purchase. He explained that if the timing <br /> works out with being able to get it purchased this year, he may not need to use the funds <br /> that have been allocated for that purchase in his 2017 budget. Because of the unknowns, <br /> Tom is keeping that line item in the 2017 budget. <br /> Troy Adams informed the Commission that staff is looking at making some changes to the <br /> Utilities Conference room to better accommodate the expanded Commission. Troy went <br /> over a few of the proposed changes and noted that costs were not reflected in budget. Staff <br /> will be adding those costs to the budget that will be presented next month. <br /> 5.2 2016 Assessments <br /> Theresa Slominski presented a listing of proposed assessments totaling $14,762.86, for <br /> customers with outstanding balances that still remain unpaid for water, sewer, stormwater, <br /> trash, and qualifying electric and franchise fee services. Theresa explained that the City <br /> Council would need to approve the list of assessments at their November 21 meeting and <br /> take them to the county for the actual assessment on the property taxes. The Commission <br /> had a few questions. Staff responded. <br /> Daryl Thompson made a motion to approve the attached list of delinquent services <br /> totaling$14,762.86 to take to the City Council for assessment on property taxes. Al <br /> Nadeau seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> Page 5 <br /> Special Meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br /> November 15,2016 <br /> 24 <br />