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of the year. Attorney Beck thanked the Commission. <br /> Moved by Chair Dietz and seconded by Commissioner Thompson to approve a legal <br /> counsel retainer for Beck Law Office of$1,750 per month to be effective January 1, <br /> 2017. Motion carried 4-0. <br /> 5.4 Wage and Benefits Committee Update <br /> The Wage and Benefits Committee (W&BC) met on April 5 to receive an update on the <br /> Technical Services Superintendent interviews,to evaluate current staffing level concerns, <br /> and to review the pay equity compliance status. Mr. Adams provided an update of the <br /> W&BC meeting as noted in his staff report. <br /> The W&BC evaluated staffing levels for the electrical and technical services department. <br /> After review, consensus of the W&BC was to recommend approval of the following to the <br /> Commission: First, the W&BC recommended hiring one additional apprentice lineworker <br /> to accommodate the growth in the electric system. Second, the W&BC recommended the <br /> hiring of an additional apprentice lineworker as a proactive measure to prepare for <br /> anticipated retirements. And third, the W&BC recommended increasing the Meter Reader <br /> position from a part time position to a full time position. <br /> There was discussion on ERMU's locating needs and how increasing the Meter Reader <br /> position from part time to full time would help free up other labor resources to help out <br /> temporarily. There was also discussion on the possibility of performing locating services <br /> for the City of Elk River for Wastewater and Storm Water utilities. It was determined that <br /> all of these factors may contribute to the timing of hiring a second locator which is <br /> anticipated in 2018. This will be further evaluated for future discussion. <br /> It was noted that the W&BC also discussed the vacant Key Accounts Specialist position <br /> and the delay in hiring for the position. The W&BC plans to bring the Conservation and <br /> Key Accounts Manager in to evaluate the position after a plan for the load management <br /> programs have been approved by the Commission. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Thompson and seconded by Commissioner Nadeau to <br /> approve effective immediately the hiring of one apprentice lineworker because of <br /> system growth, and a second apprentice lineworker to proactively address an <br /> upcoming anticipated retirement, and change the part time Meter Reader to full time <br /> status. Motion carried 4-0. <br /> 6.0 BUSINESS DISCUSSION <br /> 6.1 Staff Updates <br /> Page 6 <br /> Regular Meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br /> April 11,2017 <br /> 27 <br />