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different industries. The commissioners supported breaking the company into different <br />groups as it will give them more flexibility to change each category as needed. <br />Discussion followed. <br />Al Nadeau made a motion to approve the pay increase for the lineman retroactive to <br />August 1, 2013 and approve the pay plan structure as proposed with the four <br />separate groups. Daryl Thompson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br />5.3 Triple Feeder Rebuild Contractor Bids <br />Staff recently went out to bid for a Triple Feeder Rebuild project. This project includes <br />removing an overhead line that runs from the wastewater treatment plant to Sonic on <br />Main Street and replacing with underground. This process requires using a much bigger <br />bore rig so staff had to bid this project out. <br />The bid opening was on August 12, 2013. Three contractors bid the project and two of <br />them were present at the opening. After the bid opening, staff discovered two of the <br />contractors did not sign the bid or get it notarized. Staff had conversations with our legal <br />counsel and it was determined that we cannot legally accept the bids that are not signed. <br />Troy Adams said re -bidding the project would set us back, but we could do other projects <br />in the meantime. Discussion followed. <br />Daryl Thompson made a motion to re -bid the Triple Feeder Rebuild. Al Nadeau <br />seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br />6.0 OTHER BUSINESS <br />There was no other business. <br />6.1 Staff Updates <br />Troy Adams added to his staff update that the old utilities office on King Ave. is tom down <br />now and the spot where it used to be is now a parking lot owned by the City of Elk River. <br />From time to time the City hosts events in that parking lot. ERMU need something to release <br />us of liability if there is an event there. At a minimum, the commission could approve a <br />blanket letter agreement with the City so when they host an event, they have us listed on their <br />form for insurance coverage. Discussion followed. <br />Theresa pointed out that we have two staff members that we want to recognize who have <br />reached their 5 year mark. Plaques will be presented to these employees at the commission <br />meeting recap. John Dietz wanted to thank all of the staff for their help answering franchise <br />fee calls. <br />Page 3 <br />Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br />August 13, 2013 <br />16 <br />