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<br />Page 2 <br />Regular meeting of the Elk River Utilities Commission <br />August 10, 1999 <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />George Zabee moved to approve the recommended point adjustment and <br />associated salary adjustment for the Purchasing Clerk, to $15.54/hour. <br />John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> <br />The second recommendation of point and salary adjustment is for the position <br />of Electronic Technician/Security. Steve Nordahl appeared before the <br />Commission on his own behalf, to speak of his expectations concerning his <br />position. Steve Nordahl responded to questions and comments by the <br />Commission. <br /> <br />George Zabee moved to approve the recommended point adjustment for <br />Electronic Technician/Security, and to increase the associated salary <br />adjustment at $1.16 per hour, ~ the recommended rate, position to be <br />reviewed in six months. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> <br />5.3 Review Electric & Water Revenue Projections <br /> <br />Staff reviewed cash balances for the Electric and Water Departments, along with <br />revised projections. The 1998 Audit recommended that rates should continue to <br />be monitored regarding increases in cash, most especially in the Water <br />Department. Staff recommends that a reserve/restricted fund be established <br />within the Water Department. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />James Tralle moved to establish a restricted Construction/Bond Reserve Fund for <br />the Water Department, with an initial appropriation of $250,000.00, with transfers <br />to be made at appropriate intervals, to the maximum of $1,000,000.00 for the <br />Fund balance. George Zabee seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> <br />6.1 Review & Consider Fall Construction Projects <br /> <br />Staff reviewed five Fall Construction Projects with the Commission. <br /> <br />1. Staff requests permission to proceed with plans and specifications for the <br />retrofit of the sand filter for Well #4. <br /> <br />George Zabee moved to proceed with plans and specifications by Staff for the <br />retrofit of the sand filter for Well #4 immediately. John Dietz seconded the <br />motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> <br />. <br />