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Page 2 <br /> Regular Meeting of the Elk River Utilities Commission <br /> April 14, 1998 <br /> 5.3 Up-date Electric Line Truck <br /> At the March 10, 1998 Utilities Commission meeting, it was moved to accept the <br /> bid to the next lowest responsive bidder, since Amador Aerials has gone out of <br /> business, and is unable to deliver the truck. Bryan Adams up-dated the Commission <br /> on the progress regarding costs, projected delivery dates, and purchasing an alternate <br /> cab and chassis. <br /> 5.4 Up-date Computer & ITRON Meter Reading System Installation <br /> The ITRON Meter Reading System has now been successfully installed and has been <br /> used for the March readings. During the installation, several problems were detected <br /> with the computer system and resolved at the same time. <br /> 5.5 Up-date Substation 14 Modification <br /> Staff reported on the progress of Substation 14. At present it is scheduled to be <br /> energized next week, and the system is on schedule. <br /> 6.2 Presentation of 1997 Audit by Abdo.Abdo.Eick& Meyers,by Steve McDonald <br /> Steve McDonald reviewed the Management Letter, Financial Statements, Compliance <br /> Reports, and Financial Statements. Mr. McDonald responded to questions by the <br /> Commission and Staff. <br /> James Tralle moved to receive and file the 1997 Audit. John Dietz seconded the <br /> motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> 6.1 Consider ERMU 1998/1999 Wage Request <br /> Wade Lovelette, Line Foreman, Mark Fuchs, Lead Lineman, and Lloyd Lorenzen, <br /> Lead Lineman appeared to present the 1998/1999 Wage Request. The 1998 <br /> Linepersons Salary Survey was reviewed and discussed. The request for additional <br /> shirts and the request for a change in vacation carry-over days was discussed. <br /> Staff was directed to check with the Auditors regarding vacation carry-overs. The <br /> Wage Request was tabled, to be settled at the regular meeting of the Elk River <br /> Utilities Commission in May. <br />