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UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING <br /> April 10, 1990 <br /> Tuesday 7: 00 P.M. <br /> Present Were: George Zabee President <br /> Jim Simpson Vice Chairman <br /> James Tralle Trustee <br /> Bill Birrenkott General Manager <br /> Others Present: Ray Menard Minnesota Conway Fire & Safety <br /> Glenn Sundeen Line Superintendent <br /> Robert McCartney Water Superintendent <br /> Mike Monsrud Lead Lineman <br /> Wade Lovelette Lead Lineman <br /> 1) The meeting was called to order at 7 : 00 P.M. by President Zabee. <br /> 2) Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr . Simpson, to approve the <br /> minutes of the previous meeting as presented and distributed. <br /> Motion carried. <br /> 3) The General Manager reported on the status of negotiations with <br /> Anoka Electric Cooperative. <br /> 4) Ray Menard of Minnesota Conway reported on the status of the Home <br /> Security Service and the possibility of hiring a salesperson. <br /> Various options and possibilities were discussed . The <br /> Commissioners instructed the staff to place an ad in the local <br /> paper to screen possible candidates. <br /> 5) Robert McCartney, Water Superintendent, reported that both <br /> operating wells have now been "pulled" and videotaped for <br /> inspection. Massive preventative maintenance has been done and <br /> this should suffice for another 5 to 7 years . Motion by Mr . <br /> Tralle, seconded by Mr . Simpson to purchase a "Static Level <br /> Indicator" instrument not to exceed $600 .00 . <br /> Motion carried. <br /> 6) Wade Lovelette and Mike Monsrud, representing the outside workers , <br /> presented a proposal for new wages . The General Manager also <br /> presented an area wide wage survey. The Commissioners agreed to <br /> submit a proposal at the next meeting. <br /> 7) The General Manager reviewed the March financial statements with <br /> the Commissioners . <br /> 8) Construction projects and operations were reviewed by the Line <br /> Superintendent. <br /> 9) Motion by Mr . Simpson, seconded by Mr . Tralle that we require a <br /> Letter of Credit on any developer project where the cost to the <br /> developer will exceed $2 , 500 .00 . Motion carried . <br /> 10) The next meeting was set for Tuesday, May 8, 1990 at 7: 00 P.M. <br /> 11 ) Motion by Mr . Tralle, seconded by Mr . Simpson to adjourn. Motion <br /> carried. Meeting adjourned at 9: 30 P.M. <br /> Bill Birrenkott <br /> General Manager <br />