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<br />Page 2 <br />Regular meeting of the Elk River Utilities Commission <br />October 4, 1999 <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />5.3 Up-date Superintendent Water & Electric Technologies <br /> <br />Bryan Adams advised that David Berg, has been hired as the new Water and <br />Electric Technologies Superintendent, and will begin training duties on Monday, <br />October 11, 1999. <br />John Dietz indicated that he feels the Commission should have been more <br />involved in the hiring of a Management position. George Zabee agreed with <br />John Dietz, but not to the point of interviews, only approval of hiring. Bryan <br />Adams responded by saying that due to time restraints and the lengthy process <br />of reaching a decision to hire a Water and Electric Technologies Superintendent, <br />he felt timing had become critical. Previous authorization was given from the <br />Commission President. <br /> <br />George Zabee moved to approve the hiring of David Berg, as Water and Electric <br />Technologies Superintendent. James Tralle seconded the motion. Motion carried <br />2-0, with John Dietz abstaining. <br /> <br />6.1 Review GRE Wholesale Fuel Cost Adjustment <br /> <br />Bryan Adams explained how the hot and humid weather in July caused the <br />wholesale cost of power to skyrocket, and how it affected the Elk River Utilities. <br />Initial indications are that an eight (8) mils increase for the months of October, <br />November, and December of 1999 will be made, causing an adjustment of <br />an additional $250,000 to the Elk River Municipal Utilities. Discussion followed <br />with James Tralle and George Zabee offering their views. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />James Tralle moved to fund the entire added cost through retail rate cost <br />adjustment, contingent upon Great River Energy's final decision. This would <br />result in an increase of approximately $7.00 per month per customer, for <br />the months of October, November and December of 1999. John Dietz seconded <br />the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> <br />6.2 Review ERMU Service Territory <br /> <br />The discussion of service territory is in response to questions from the <br />Commission at the August 1999 meeting regarding boundaries. A map <br />delineating the current, proposed, and ultimate service territory boundaries was <br />given to the Commission and further discussed. Questions and observations <br />regarding to service territory in Otsego arose, and James Tralle asked to be kept <br />informed of growth and how it will pertain to the Elk River Municipal Utilities. <br />Bryan advised that when de-regulation occurs, there may be a halt to further <br />acquisition; but is unsure when that will occur. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />- <br />