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5.0 BUSINESS ACTION <br /> 5.1 Financial Report—June 2021 <br /> Ms. Karpinski presented the June 2021 Financial Report. She noted a negative expense in <br /> Other Operating Expenses due to the change in ERMU's health insurance plan for 2021, <br /> moving from a group-based medical premium to an age-based medical premium,which <br /> affects the company's required liabilities.The negative expense is listed in June per the <br /> auditor's recommendation. <br /> Chair Dietz had questions on the increase in the water department's production expense. <br /> Ms. Karpinski explained that this is a recognition of the transfer of ownership for the <br /> Jackson Street Water Tower to the City.There was discussion. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Bell to receive the <br /> June 2021 Financial Report. Motion carried 5-0. <br /> 5.2 Second Quarter Delinquent Items <br /> Ms. Karpinski presented her memo on the second quarter delinquent items. <br /> Chair Dietz had a question on the reinstitution of shut offs for delinquent accounts. Staff <br /> responded. <br /> Commissioner Stewart asked if financial assistance programs covered delinquent balances <br /> in water service as well as electric. Ms. Nelson explained that generally most of the <br /> assistance that is provided is absorbed up by the balance from electric service. Mr. <br /> Sagstetter noted that there is a financial assistance program specifically for water service <br /> costs in development. <br /> Chair Dietz shared that there has been discussion on the City Council about potentially <br /> allocating some of the funds provided by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to assist <br /> customers in paying past due utility bills.There was discussion. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Bell and seconded by Commissioner Nadeau to approve the <br /> 2021 second quarter delinquent items submitted. Motion carried 5-0. <br /> 5.3 2022 Annual Business Plan:Travel and Training; Dues,Subscriptions,and Fees Budget <br /> Ms. Karpinski presented her memo on a portion of the 2022 Annual Business Plan. <br /> Chair Dietz had a question about an increase to the Travel and Training budget during the <br /> previous year. Ms. Karpinski explained that the Travel and Training item now incorporates the <br /> cost of labor involved in travel and training.There was discussion. <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br /> August 10, 2021 <br /> Page 3 <br />