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Commissioner Bell added that he liked this approach and hearing from everyone. He <br /> congratulated everyone on a good year. <br /> Chair Dietz stated that everyone is doing an excellent job. He concluded that we are highly <br /> thought of throughout the state and should be proud that we're considered a leader. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Nadeau to receive the <br /> Strategic Plan and 2019 Annual Business Plan Results. Motion carried 5-0. <br /> 5.4 Wage& Benefits Committee Update <br /> Mr. Adams provided some background on the vacant Information Technology/Operational <br /> Technology (IT/OT) position and the challenges of filling the position. He shared that the <br /> Wage & Benefits Committee (W&BC) met on January 14 to discuss the vacant IT/OT Manager <br /> position. Based on those discussions, the committee determined that the core competencies <br /> needed from the IT/OT manager were project management,technical aptitude, and <br /> communication, while the IT/OT specific skills were secondary to those of leadership. As <br /> ERMU's current System Engineer possesses all the core competencies,the committee had <br /> consensus to recommend changing the System Engineer position to an Engineering Manager <br /> position to provide high level policy development, leadership, and project management skills. <br /> And change the IT/OT Manager position to an IT/OT Technician to provide the complement of <br /> the specific technical skills. Mr. Adams went over the financial impact for the proposed <br /> changes. <br /> Commissioner Stewart shared her thoughts on the two-year search to find the appropriate <br /> candidate to fill the position, the necessities of finding a creative solution, and her support of <br /> promoting within. Chair Dietz concurred. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to change the <br /> System Engineer position to Engineering Manager at pay grade M10. Motion carried 5-0. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Westgaard to change the <br /> IT/OT Manager position to IT/OT Technician at pay grade F9. Motion carried 5-0. <br /> The commission congratulated Mr. Kerzman on his promotion. <br /> 6.0 BUSINESS DISCUSSION <br /> 6.1 Staff Updates <br /> Mr.Adams highlighted from his staff report that the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association <br /> (MMUA) Legislative Conference will be held March 31—April 1, 2020, at the DoubleTree Hotel <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br /> February 11, 2020 <br /> Page 4 <br />