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with the 2018 budget in December. For the APPA Legislative Round-up line item on the Training and Travel Budget, Commissioner Stewart questioned the reduction to the amount budgeted for 2018. Staff indicated that they thought it was because we had budgeted for just two people to attend, whereas previously it had been for three people. Staff stated they would confirm that. 5.3 2017 Third Quarter Delinquent Items Ms. Slominski presented the delinquent items for the third quarter which included a delinquent amounts listing report totaling$8,319.80 for all services. Chair Dietz had a question on one of the larger delinquent amounts on the report. Staff indicated that they would need to look into it further before responding. There was discussion. Ms. Slominski also presented the delinquent items comparisons for 2016/2017, identifying the categories and running totals. The third quarter write-offs reflected a credit of$34.28 due to collections on amounts previously written off. Ms. Slominski shared that our totals for the year for collections and write-offs are well below the national average, at .00021%. In reference to the collections and write-offs, Commissioner Stewart pointed out that we budget for .27% however due to us only being at .00021%would we consider adjusting the budget accordingly. Ms. Slominski explained that we budget for the worst case scenario which is determined from prior history. She stated that this is something that we look at every year with our auditors. Moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Nadeau to approve the 2017 Third Quarter Delinquent Items. Motion carried 4-0. 5.4 2017 Assessments Ms.Nelson presented a listing of proposed assessments totaling$8,352.84, for customers with outstanding balances that still remain unpaid for water, sewer, stormwater,trash, and qualifying electric and franchise fee services. Ms. Nelson shared that the dollar amount being assessed was significantly less than prior years and explained some of the contributing factors. In addition,the amount of accounts being assessed was only 55 compared to125 last year. Chair Dietz asked if he could get a dollar breakdown by services for the assessments. Staff indicated that they would pull those numbers together. The Commission had a few questions. Staff responded. Moved by Commissioner Thompson and seconded by Commission Nadeau to approve the 2017 assessments listing totaling$8,352.84 to take to the City Council for assessment on property taxes. Motion carried 4-0. 6.0 BUSINESS DISCUSSION Page 4 Regular Meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission November 14,2017