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Page 2 <br /> Regular meeting of the Elk River Utilities Commission <br /> October 4, 1999 <br /> 5.3 Up-date Superintendent Water& Electric Technologies <br /> Bryan Adams advised that David Berg, has been hired as the new Water and <br /> Electric Technologies Superintendent, and will begin training duties on Monday, <br /> October 11, 1999. <br /> John Dietz indicated that he feels the Commission should have been more <br /> involved in the hiring of a Management position. George Zabee agreed with <br /> John Dietz, but not to the point of interviews, only approval of hiring. Bryan <br /> Adams responded by saying that due to time restraints and the lengthy process <br /> of reaching a decision to hire a Water and Electric Technologies Superintendent, <br /> he felt timing had become critical. Previous authorization was given from the <br /> Commission President. <br /> George Zabee moved to approve the hiring of David Berg, as Water and Electric <br /> Technologies Superintendent. James Tralle seconded the motion. Motion carried <br /> 2-0, with John Dietz abstaining. <br /> 6.1 Review GRE Wholesale Fuel Cost Adjustment <br /> Bryan Adams explained how the hot and humid weather in July caused the <br /> wholesale cost of power to skyrocket, and how it affected the Elk River Utilities. <br /> Initial indications are that an eight(8) mils increase for the months of October, <br /> November, and December of 1999 will be made, causing an adjustment of <br /> an additional $250,000 to the Elk River Municipal Utilities. Discussion followed <br /> with James Tralle and George Zabee offering their views. <br /> James Tralle moved to fund the entire added cost through retail rate cost <br /> adjustment, contingent upon Great River Energy's final decision. This would <br /> result in an increase of approximately $7.00 per month per customer, for <br /> the months of October,November and December of 1999. John Dietz seconded <br /> the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> 6.2 Review ERMU Service Territory <br /> The discussion of service territory is in response to questions from the <br /> Commission at the August 1999 meeting regarding boundaries. A map <br /> delineating the current, proposed, and ultimate service territory boundaries was <br /> given to the Commission and further discussed. Questions and observations <br /> regarding to service territory in Otsego arose, and James Tralle asked to be kept <br /> informed of growth and how it will pertain to the Elk River Municipal Utilities. <br /> Bryan advised that when de-regulation occurs, there may be a halt to further <br /> acquisition; but is unsure when that will occur. <br />