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Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to approve the <br />June 13, 2023, agenda. Motion carried 4-0. <br />1.4 Recognition of Employee Longevity <br />In September 2021, the Commission approved a Longevity Pay benefit to be paid to qualifying, <br />eligible employees based on their years of service. Lead Lineworker Curt Wark, Customer <br />Service Representative Jessica Hibbard, Customer Service Representative Theresa Olek, Bore <br />Rig Operator Jeremy Lindberg, and Water Superintendent Dave Ninow each earned the 8-year <br />longevity pay benefit. <br />Chair Dietz presented each employee with their award while the individual's direct supervisor <br />shared a few words as to how they contribute to the success of the organization. <br />Mr. Sumstad introduced Mr. Wark as one of the company's lead lineworkers who is a hard- <br />working Elk River native that ERMU is happy to have on the crew. <br />Mr. Wark stated he was happy to be at ERMU and that the time has gone by fast. <br />Ms. Youngs described Ms. Hibbard as a very thorough customer service representative who is <br />extremely helpful when working with customers. Ms. Youngs also mentioned Ms. Hibbard <br />recently completed the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce Community Leadership program <br />and received an award for being most likely to ask a good question from her peers. <br />Ms. Youngs commended Ms. Olek for her thoroughness as a customer service representative <br />and noted she always has a smile on her face when working with customers. Ms. Youngs <br />shared that Ms. Olek is set to retire this July and thanked her for her years of service. <br />Mr. Sumstad introduced Mr. Lindberg as being part of ERMU's bore crew who operates the <br />directional drill rig. Mr. Sumstad also commented on the important role Mr. Lindberg plays in <br />the shop during the winter months welding, fabricating, and repairing equipment. <br />Mr. Geiser thanked Mr. Ninow for his eight years of service, noting four years have been as <br />ERMU's water superintendent. <br />A round of applause was given to all Longevity Pay recipients. <br />Commissioner Stewart congratulated Ms. Olek on her retirement and stated she was looking <br />forward to many more years of service from the remaining four recipients. <br />Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br />June 13, 2023 <br />Page 2 <br />