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1 <br /> Page 4 <br /> Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br /> October 11,2005 <br /> 5.8 Review and Consider LFG Expansion Project <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities is in the process of pursuing the installation of the 4th engine <br /> at the Elk River Landfill at a cost of approximately$650,000. The air permit application has <br /> been submitted to MPCA by ERMU while the Elk River Landfill is applying for a landfill <br /> expansion permit. During negotiations with Waste Management,it was apparent they desired <br /> more payment for their gas to cover their increased cost. Great River Energy was asked if the <br /> wholesale purchase power price will increase for the 4th unit. They will increase the payment <br /> for the 4th engine by approximately$1,538,000 over the remaining 16 years of the purchase <br /> power contract. The issue now at hand is how to distribute these extra funds back to the three <br /> parties of Waste Management,Elk River Municipal Utilities,and Sherburne County in an <br /> equitable fashion. John Dietz would like to see the refund ratio calculated in percentage <br /> instead of actual monies. <br /> Motion by James Tralle to approve the distribution of funds by a percentage system using the <br /> suggested monetary rebates as a base to calculate the percentage. John Dietz seconded the <br /> motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> 5.9 Review and Consider 2006 Expense Budget <br /> The proposed 2005 electric and water budgets were reviewed. Some suggested changes <br /> were addressed and a final draft will be presented at the next Commission meeting. <br /> Other Business <br /> Steve McDonald addressed the Commissioners regarding the recent indictment of a previous <br /> employee for theft by swindle. Letter sent to State Auditor was reviewed in detail regarding <br /> history of events and proposed policy changes. Discussion followed regarding how the issue <br /> was uncovered and what changes have been made to prevent this action in the future. The <br /> changes are: 1)Payroll system is now interfacing with the general ledger,2)The bank <br /> statement is being received unopened by the General Manager who reviews it and then gives it <br /> to the finance department,3)A monthly bank reconciliation verifying the check numbers is <br /> being done,4)Mail is being distributed by the front clerk. All employees W2's were verified <br /> and all contributions were found to be correct. <br /> The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br /> will be Wednesday,November 9,2005. <br /> President Jerry Talde adjourned the regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities <br /> Commission at 6:35 p.m. <br /> c___________ <br /> - .ectfully s .,i,'ft- <br /> β€žis..., - <br /> - 4 ,4,.....,...β€ž..,k,_,.5., mr. <br /> ......β€ž.., <br /> Judy Mc .; den <br /> Recording C erk <br />