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ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES <br /> REGULAR MEETING OF THE <br /> UTILITIES COMMISSION <br /> February 8,2005 <br /> Members Present: Jerry Takle,President;James Tralle,Vice Chair;John Dietz,Trustee <br /> Staff Present: Bryan Adams,General Manager;David Berg,Water Superintendent; <br /> Patricia Hemza,Office Manager <br /> Others Present: Theresa Slominski <br /> 1. Call meeting to order February 8,2005 <br /> President Jerry Takle called the February 8,2005,meeting to order. <br /> 2. Consider Utilities Agenda <br /> James Tralle moved to approve the January 11,2005,Utilities Agenda with the addition of <br /> one item for discussion under Other Business. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried <br /> 3-0. <br /> 3. Consider Consent Agenda <br /> John Dietz questioned a couple of checks on the check register,staff responded. <br /> James Tralle moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: <br /> January Check Register <br /> January 11,2005 Minutes <br /> Financials <br /> John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> 5.1 Staff Up-dates <br /> Bryans Adams informed the Commission on the LFG electric generation plant operating at <br /> GRE's peak for all 12 months in 2004. There have been a few complaints of smell coming from <br /> the area of the landfill,possibly from the LFG facility. This is being investigated. The water <br /> department budgeted for a water conservation program this year, and the commissioners were <br /> shown a soil moisture tester. The Commission was in favor of sending them out to our water <br /> customers. Water meter reading problems are still being researched and resolved. Also included <br /> in the Agenda packet was a draft of the Elk River Municipal Utilities benefit survey including <br /> health and dental insurance. Jerry Takle asked if we will be looking into customizing the <br /> insurance plan to better fit our needs. John Dietz questioned the possibility of offering two plans <br /> similar to what the City offers. Discussion followed on the type of insurance pool we are now in. <br /> The proposed benefit survey will be conducted and brought back to the Commissioners at a later <br /> date. <br /> David Berg reported on the maintenance being done on Well#2 which should be ready by <br /> spring. Eight more security systems were sold the month of January. John Dietz questioned if the <br /> security person installs the system himself. Staff responded that depending on schedule and <br />