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out that the section on communicating on behalf of ERMU outlines that the General <br /> Manager, or his designee, will be the spokesperson in the event of an emergency or <br /> natural disaster. Mr. Adams noted that separate from this, one of our initiatives is to work <br /> on our emergency action/disaster recovery plan which would further cover <br /> communications. Chair Dietz asked for further clarification on whether the Commission <br /> should be deferring any inquiries they receive in the event of an emergency to the <br /> General Manager. Mr. Adams responded. <br /> 4.2 Fire Department Participation Policy <br /> Ms. Slominski shared that in the past we have not allowed non-exempt employees to <br /> serve as a firefighter due to potential work conflicts.After some discussion with other <br /> municipal utilities that do allow this, reviewing the City's policy on firefighter <br /> participation, and increased interest from staff, a Fire Department Participation Policy was <br /> drafted for consideration. Ms. Slominski explained that in order to allow participation, and <br /> in order to clarify beyond the existing Supplemental Employment policy,this additional <br /> policy was drafted to address responding to calls while at work or on-call, and how to <br /> record time away from work for such calls. Ms. Slominski presented the policy.The <br /> Commission had a few questions. Staff responded. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Nadeau and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to approve <br /> the Fire Department Participation Policy. Motion carried 5-0. <br /> 5.0 BUSINESS ACTION <br /> 5.1 Financial Report—March 2019 <br /> Ms. Slominski presented the March 2019 financial report as outlined in her memo. For the <br /> benefit of the Commission, Ms. Slominski also addressed a few questions Chair Dietz had <br /> forwarded to her in advance regarding the increase in administrative expenses, and <br /> decrease in maintenance expenses for the Electric Department. <br /> After presentation of the Water Department financial statement highlights, Mr. Ninow <br /> spoke to the water main break that had occurred on Norfolk Avenue and how that may <br /> affect the amount of gallons pumped versus the amount of gallons sold for the month of <br /> April.There was discussion. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Westgaard to receive <br /> the March 2019 Financial Report. Motion carried 5-0. <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br /> May 14, 2019 <br /> Page 3 <br />