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Page 3 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission February 10, 1998 5.6 Review and consider ERMU purchasing policy George Zabee moved to adopt the Purchasing Policy for the Elk River Municipal Utilities as follows: Elk River Municipal Utilities Staff shall have the authority to purchase the necessary equipment and materials to ensure an efficient running organization without prior commission approval, except for the following: a. Purchases that require a formal billing process (currently any purchase greater than$25,000.00). b. Any non-budgeted item in excess of$10,000.00. c. Any new vehicle purchase. Competitive prices,where possible, shall be secured for all purchases, with at least two quotes for items over$5,000.00. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0. 5.7 Wind Power& Methane Gas Generation Up-date Bryan Adams advised the Commission that the letter of intent between ERMU and Power Strategies for methane gas generation at the landfill has been executed and the final power purchase agreement is currently being negotiated. This final agreement will need approval from AEC,UPA, and this Commission. Northern Alternative Energy has made a proposal to ERMU,AEC, and UPA concerning wind powered generation at the landfill. UPA and AEC are currently studying this proposal. UPA and AEC must act on this proposal before bringing it to this Commission. 5.8 Water Well Maintenance Robert McCartney reported to the Commission on the success of the inspection and repairs of Well#2. The pump was repaired,the line shaft and column pipe replaced and the motor refurbished. Sand was removed to restore the well closer to its original depth. As part of the Water Distribution Maintenance Program, and due to the problems encountered in Well#2, Well#3 will be inspected next, and necessary repairs done.