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Mr. Geiser presented Mr. Schwartz, commending him for his 12 years of service. Mr. Geiser <br />explained that Mr. Schwartz began his employment as a first year apprentice, followed by <br />subsequent roles as a journey lineworker andnow senior lead lineworker. Mr. Geiser thanked <br />Mr. Schwartz for all he’s done and will do with ERMU. <br />Chair Dietz presented Mr. Schwartz with the according 12-year longevity payment. There was a <br />round of applause. <br />2.0 CONSENT AGENDA (Approved By One Motion) <br />Moved by Commissioner Westgaardand seconded by Commissioner Bellto approve the <br />Consent Agendaasfollows: <br /> <br /> 2.1 Check Register – July 2023 <br /> 2.2 Regular Meeting Minutes – July 11, 2023 <br /> 2.3 2023 Second Quarter Utilities Performance Metrics Score Card Statistics <br /> <br /> Motion carried 5-0. <br /> <br />3.0 OPEN FORUM <br />No one appearedfor open forum. <br /> <br />OLICY & COMPLIANCE <br />4.0 P <br />4.1 Commission Policy Review – G.2 – Commission Purpose <br />Mr. Mauren presented his memo and the policy, which establishes the Commission’s <br />purpose, for review. <br /> <br />The Commission had no comments or edits to the policy. <br /> <br /> Electronic Signature Policy <br />4.2 <br />Mr. Mauren presented his memo which explains the need for a new commission policy <br />establishing the use acceptability of electronic signatures on formal operations <br />documents and agreements. <br /> <br />Mr. Mauren provided background that the current process requiring applicants to print <br />and sign the agreement was initially put in place to aid in identity verification but since <br />that time technology advancements have allowed for secure electronic submission. He <br />added that feedback from customers has been that ERMU’s current process is uncommon <br />and inconvenient. <br /> <br />Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br />August 8, 2023 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />42 <br />