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Commissioner Stewart noted the signature page from Allegiant Utility Services, LLC is from <br />Texas and asked if their headquarters, being out of state, will affect the project. Mr. Hanson <br />explained that Allegiant had recently been acquired by a larger firm, but the original business <br />contracted to do the work is out of Baxter, MN. <br />Mr. Shepherd stated that he was unaware Allegiant had been acquired but noted this <br />happens often and should not be an issue. <br />Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to approve <br />the Meter Installation Services Master Services Agreement between Elk River Municipal <br />Utilities and Allegiant Utility Services, LLC, subject to attorney approval as per <br />Commission Policy G.4i4 - Procurement. Motion carried 5-0. <br />6.0 BUSINESS DISCUSSION <br />6.1 Staff Updates <br />Mr. Hanson reported there was an incident with some new AMI meters in which five homes <br />were unintentionally disconnected. He confirmed the issue has been resolved and pointed <br />out the good news was this situation allowed staff to test the reconnection side of the system <br />and Mr. Tietz was able to reconnect the customers quickly and easily. <br />Mr. Mauren reminded the Commission there will be an orientation with Frontier Energy on <br />March 12 prior to the commission meeting. He also reminded commissioners with a physical <br />copy of the policy manual to turn it in to him and he will update them with any changes from <br />the previous 12 months. Mr. Mauren shared that the communications department took part <br />in an interview about community engagement which was published on the website for Utility <br />Dive. Mr. Mauren handed out copies of the interview to commissioners and it was added to <br />the packet. He also highlighted that staff are working with National Energy Foundation in <br />bringing an educational program to fourth grade students in ISD 728. The program is being <br />offered to schools in ERMU's service territory with Parker, Lincoln, and Meadowvale <br />Elementary Schools already confirming their interest. Finally, Mr. Mauren stated that Ms. <br />Foss had taken the drone on its first flight, and all went well. <br />Mr. Portner noted the City and the Utility are hosting a blood drive on February 14 with <br />openings still available. He also stated the annual Boards and Commission's dinner is coming <br />up which will include a short presentation on Open Meeting Law. <br />Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br />February 13, 2024 <br />Page 8 <br />M <br />