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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Page 3 <br />Regular meeting of the Elk River Utilities Commission <br />October 4, 1999 <br /> <br />6.3 Review and consider addition of one lineperson <br /> <br />Staff requests authorization to hire an apprentice lineperson to supplement <br />the existing crew of nine linepersons. Glenn Sundeen reviewed with the <br />Commission the need for an additional person. George Zabee indicated that he <br />believes that an additional crew, rather than one lineperson would be the ideal, <br />but concurs that at least one additionallineperson is necessary. James Tralle <br />asked about time frames in the hiring, with response by Glenn Sundeen. <br /> <br />George Zabee moved to authorize the hiring of an additionallineperson. John <br />Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> <br />Staff advised the Commission that Derek Ward, Lead Lineman formally <br />presented his resignation to Glenn Sundeen, October 4, 1999, giving two weeks <br />notice. Glenn Sundeen noted that Derek Ward has been a valued employee, and <br />is leaving to be closer to his family in northern Minnesota. <br /> <br />Staff is directed to begin the process of replacing Derek Ward. <br /> <br />Other Business <br /> <br />Bryan Adams advised Commission of the possibility of the City purchasing Y2K <br />insurance, and the need for the Utilities to participate. <br /> <br />George Zabee moved to approve the participation by the Utilities, if the City Council <br />makes the decision to purchase Y2K insurance coverage. James Tralle seconded the <br />motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> <br />Discussion of the chlorination problems and progress followed, with observations from <br />Commission and up-dates by Staff. <br /> <br />The next meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission will be Tuesday, <br />November 9, 1999, at 4:00 PM. <br /> <br />George Zabee moved to adjourn the October 4, 1999 meeting of the Elk River Municipal <br />Utilities Commission. James Tralle seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br />