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1.5 Resolution Recognizing 2025 Lineworker Appreciation Day <br /> Mr.Sumstad presented his memo on 2025 Lineworker Appreciation Day. He explained that <br /> ERMU currently has 10 lineworkers,consisting of 8 journeymen and two apprentices,as well as <br /> a foreperson. Mr.Sumstad commended staff and the work they do. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Westgaard to adopt <br /> Resolution 25-3 Recognizing lineworkers and Designating April 18,2025,as Lineworker <br /> Appreciation Day.Motion carried 5-0. <br /> 1.6 Recognition of Employee Longevity—Mike Tietz,8 years;Chris Sumstad,24 years <br /> Mr.Geiser recognized Mr.Tietz and Mr.Sumstad for their respective longevity terms. Mr. <br /> Geiser explained that Mr.Tietz is a crucial member of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure <br /> project,as well as managing substations, infrastructure locates,technical services,and more. <br /> Mr.Geiser shared that Mr.Sumstad plays an important role in managing line crews,inventory, <br /> and daily responsibilities.Chair Dietz presented each staff member with the corresponding <br /> longevity payments. Both expressed their appreciation and there was a round of applause. <br /> 1.7 Recognition APPA Certificate of Excellence in Reliability <br /> Mr.Tietz presented his memo which explained that the American Public Power Association <br /> (APPA)had recently honored 255 public power utilities with a certificate of excellence in <br /> reliability,of which ERMU was one. Mr.Tietz noted that ERMU's System Average Interruption <br /> Duration Index,which measures the average outage time per customer,was 42.083 minutes in <br /> comparison to an industry average of 148 minutes. <br /> 2.0 CONSENT AGENDA(Approved By One Motion) <br /> Moved by Commissioner Bell and seconded by Commissioner Westgaard to approve the <br /> Consent Agenda as follows: <br /> 2.1 Check Register—March 2025 <br /> 2.2 Regular Meeting Minutes—March 11,2025 <br /> 2.3 Resolution Electing Not to Waive Statutory Tort Limits for Liability Insurance <br /> 2.4 Updated Travel Expense Guidelines <br /> Motion carried 5-0. <br /> 3.0 OPEN FORUM <br /> No one appeared for open forum. <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br /> April 8,2025 <br /> Page 2 <br />