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Power Association (APPA) Safety Manual 16th Edition. He explained that this manual is issued to or made available to all employees, and that employees sign off on a document acknowledging receipt of the manual. There was discussion. Mr. Adams noted that the ERMU safety program also includes additional safety policies and procedures, and required safety trainings. The commission had a few questions on CPR training and if it was required for all employees. Staff responded. 5.0 BUSINESS ACTION 5.1 Financial Report—November 2018 Ms. Slominski presented the November 2018 financial report. For the Maintenance Expense line item in the Electric Statement, Chair Dietz asked for further clarification on why it was so much higher this year compared to last, and directed staff to provide an analysis of what the contributing factors were to the $265,000 variance. Staff stated they would do so. Ms. Slominski addressed a question that Commissioner Stewart had alerted her to in advance relating to the Other Operating Revenue AC line item in the detailed Electric Statement; it reflected a budgeted credit of$13,500, and an actual year-to date credit of$19,140. Her question was if staff knew that the AC program was in moratorium, why there was such a difference in the budgeted amount and the actual year-to-date amount. Ms. Slominski stated that it had to do with the customers that recently transferred over from Connexus. She explained that those who were on an existing AC program with Connexus were grandfathered into ERMU's program until the sunset date, and that we hadn't adjusted the budget for that. Commissioner Stewart made fellow commissioners aware of a recommendation Ms. Slominski had made to her regarding specific questions she has that may require some time to research an answer. Ms. Slominski had suggested emailing those questions prior to the commission meeting to allow staff time to research if necessary, and then address those at the meeting when the agenda item is presented. Commissioner Stewart encouraged the other commissioners to do the same. Chair Dietz had a question on the water connection fees. Mr. Volk responded. Chair Dietz also had a question on the Deposit Policy and if the customers transferring over from Connexus were required to pay a deposit. Staff responded. There was discussion. Moved by Commissioner Nadeau and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to receive and file the November 2018 Financial Report. Motion carried 5-0. 5.2 Wage& Benefits Committee Update At the December 11, 2018 commission meeting,the Wage & Benefits Committee (W&BC) Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes January 8, 2019 Page 3