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Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to receive and file the March 2018 Financial Report. Motion carried 5-0. 5.2 2018 First Quarter Delinquent Items Ms. Slominski explained the difference between the four different categories of delinquents; assessments, collections, revenue recapture, and write-offs. She then presented the delinquent items for the first quarter which included a delinquent amounts listing report totaling$9,644.99 for all services. She also presented the delinquent items comparisons for 2017/2018, identifying the categories and running totals. The amount for the first quarter write-offs was $3,383.61. Ms. Slominski shared that our totals for the year for collections and write-offs are well below the national average, at .0083%. Moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Nadeau to approve the First Quarter Delinquent Items Submitted. Motion carried 5-0. 6.0 BUSINESS DISCUSSION 6.1 Staff Updates hi his staff report,Mr.Adams shared that his annual performance evaluation would be conducted during a closed session at the June 12 Commission meeting.Ms.Canterbury spoke to the communications that would be taking place prior to the meeting regarding the survey evaluation to be completed by the Commissioners via SurveyMonkey. She stated that the deadline to complete the survey would be May 24. Mr.Adams noted that MMUA held their annual Legislative Conference April 11-12.As Commissioner Westgaard had the opportunity to also attend the event,Mr.Adams asked if there was anything he'd like to share about the experience. Commissioner Westgaard shared that the conference was good,and it was nice to have some facetime with our local legislators to discuss the key messages and talking points.Mr.Adams added that they were able to meet with both Representative Zerwas and Senator Kiffmeyer,and made a point to thank them for their roles in passing legislation to expand the ERMU Commission from three to five members. Mr. Sagstetter informed the Commission that we should be taking delivery of the Chevy Bolt sometime this week. Chair Dietz commented that according to the staff report, it appears that there have been fewer charging sessions at the public charging stations.Mr. Sagstetter responded that it may have to do with the new connection fees and time of use rates that were implemented mid- April.There was discussion. 6.2 Future Planning Chair Dietz announced the following: Page 5 Regular Meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission May 8,2018