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Page 5 <br />Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br />February 24, 2009 <br />5.5 Review Fuel Card Reader (Gas Boy) Quote <br />At the December 9, 2008, ERMU Commission meeting, the vehicle maintenance system <br />the City of Elk River utilizes was discussed. A quote from Zahl-PMC for a gasboy fuel <br />management system was discussed. Staff was directed to acquire the cost of implementing <br />this system and return for approval. Mark Fuchs presented the costs associated with this <br />installation. <br />John Dietz moved to approve the purchase and installation of a used gasboy series 1000 <br />fuel management system for $9000. Jerry Gumphrey seconded the motion. Motion <br />carried 3-0. <br />Mark Fuchs also discussed the conversation he had with Lori Johnson and Tim Simon <br />regarding purchasing diesel in bulk through the City's contract. This will be revisited at a later <br />date. <br />6.1 Consider Emergency Shutoff Ordinance <br />At the last ERMU Commission meeting, staff was directed to develop a policy and <br />procedure for water shutoffs in abandoned homes. A policy and procedure for water shut -offs <br />was reviewed. Also reviewed was a City Ordinance called Discontinuance of Water Service, <br />providing certain rights and responsibilities to assure water is shut off in an expedient manner <br />when homes are abandoned or are in danger of flooding as a result of the electric or gas <br />services being turned off. Attorney Peter Beck explained some recommended changes to the <br />Ordinance. <br />Jerry Gumphrey moved to approve the Discontinuance of Water service Ordinance to <br />be presented to the City Council with the recommended changes. John Dietz seconded <br />the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br />6.2 Consider Policy for Antennas on Water Towers <br />No policy was presented at this time. Staff will revisit this at the next regularly scheduled <br />ERMU Commission meeting. <br />6.3 Consider Policy on Mutual (Emergency) Aid for Electric & Water <br />Due to natural disasters, massive equipment, structural failures, or other catastrophic <br />events, there may be a time when ERMU is in need of assistance from outside resources to <br />restore water or electric utilities and re-establish public safety. Likewise, ERMU may be <br />called upon by other utilities to provide the same services outside ERMU's service territory. <br />Due to the timing, it may not be possible to propose such a request to the Utilities Commission <br />