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since it was urgent, staff did not get two bids for the replacement motor. There is extra money <br />that was allocated for a different project that can be used for this project. <br />Eric Volk also noted that there are only a few wells with a Variable Frequency Drives <br />(VFD) that work more efficiently than what is currently installed. As the motor will be replaced <br />in Well #5, a VFD will be added as well. <br />Al Nadeau made a motion to approve the purchase of a motor and VFD for Well #5. Daryl <br />Thompson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br />6.0 OTHER BUSINESS <br />Daryl Thompson asked about a bid request that was sent out for printing materials. He <br />requested that a recap be given at the next commission meeting. Staff responded. <br />6.1 Staff Updates <br />Troy Adams got a notice from Great River Energy that they are filing with the Federal Energy <br />Regulatory Commission to get an exemption from a requirement that they purchase power from <br />qualified facilities such as our Landfill Gas plant. They are asking to be exempt from anything over <br />20MW. Troy Adams has forwarded the notice to legal counsel. <br />Theresa Slominski wanted to make the commissioners aware that we have a three-year <br />contract with our current credit card provider which will not be expiring until April 2016. We are <br />going live with our new software, NISC, in February of 2015. We will be exploring our options to be <br />released from or change our contract with our current provider so we will be able to take advantage of <br />NISC credit card opportunities. John Dietz asked about the Customer Service Representative, Dolores <br />Andreasen's, retirement and when that position will be filled. Theresa Slominski responded. He also <br />gave her feedback about the financial statements and how he would like them presented with NISC. <br />Mark Fuchs said that staff is working to replace an Apprentice Lineworker, who recently put <br />in his notice. <br />6.2 Set Date for Next Meetin¢ <br />The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on June 10, 2014. <br />The Commission recessed the regular meeting at 4:50 p.m. <br />6.4 Closing of Meeting: "Meeting to be Closed pursuant to MN Statute <br />13D.05, Subd 3(a) for Employee Performance Evaluation." <br />a. Call Closed Session to Order <br />b. Discussion <br />Page 5 <br />Special meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br />May 20, 2014 <br />17 <br />