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Page 2 <br /> Regular Meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br /> June 8, 1999 <br /> Wage and benefit problems, and time frames were further reviewed. Bryan <br /> Adams responded to further comments from the Commission. George Zabee <br /> summed up the issue with comments stating that he believes the combining of <br /> Department Heads would work,but not without difficulties. He added that the <br /> Water and Sewer Departments are working very well the way they are presently <br /> managed. Pat Klaers, City Administrator, in response to George Zabee <br /> commented on the memo written by Bryan Adams,taking exception to several <br /> items,particularly regarding inferences of political influence. <br /> George Zabee moved to continue the present policy of a Water Superintendent <br /> solely under the direction of the Utilities Commission. James Tralle seconded the <br /> motion. Motion carried 2-1, John Dietz voting nae. <br /> 5.2 Review the filling of position for pending Staff Retirement <br /> John Dietz opened the discussion by asking where the advertising was done for <br /> the position of Water Superintendent. Bryan responded, and added that it is <br /> the recommendation of Staff to hire the internal candidate, Art Gatchell,who is <br /> the most qualified and best candidate. <br /> Time frames and the need to hire an additional lineman at this time were <br /> discussed. Commission asked several questions of Art Gatchell, regarding his <br /> experience, licenses, skills and accomplishments. <br /> James Tralle moved to appoint Art Gatchell to Water Superintendent,per the <br /> job description, to begin in the November time frame at the 4th step of the five <br /> step program, and to move to the top of the salary schedule after one year. <br /> George Zabee seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-1, John Dietz voting nae. <br /> The reasons for hiring an apprentice lineman at this time were reviewed, with <br /> George Zabee stating that he sees a clear need for it. <br /> George Zabee moved to authorize Staff to hire an apprentice lineman as soon as <br /> possible. James Tralle seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0, John Dietz <br /> abstaining. <br /> 5.3 Review Electric Wheeling Tariff <br /> Bryan Adams presented the Commission with an analysis from R.W. Beck <br /> for the financial implications for the Wind Generator and the landfill gas <br /> fueled generator for Sherburne County. Bryan further reviewed the way the <br /> tariff was arrived at, and indicates that we may need to give a credit to the <br />