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ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES REGULAR MEETING OF THE UTILITIES COMMISSION HELD AT UTILITIES CONFERENCE ROOM September 13, 2011 Members Present: John Dietz, Chair; Daryl Thompson, Vice Chair; Al Nadeau, Trustee ERMU Staff Present: Troy Adams, Utilities Director; Theresa Slominski, Finance Director/Office Manager; Mark Fuchs, Line Superintendent; David Berg, Water Superintendent; Wade Lovelette, Technical Services Superintendent; Judy McSpadden, Recording Clerk; Tom Sagstetter, Conservation & Key Accounts Manager Others Present: Peter Beck, Attorney from Gray Plant Mooty Law Firm; Vance Zehringer of Zehringer Consulting 1.1 Call meeting to order September 13, 2011 John Dietz called the September 13, 2011 meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. 2.1 Consider Utilities Agenda Troy Adams said he had two items for discussion under other business but would like to address one item first. Daryl Thompson moved to approve the September 13, 2011 Utilities Agenda with changes. Al Nadeau seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Troy Adams introduced Tom Sagstetter, the newly hired ERMU Employee. This is a new position that will be taking over the Conservation and Key Accounts that Vance Zehringer has been doing. Troy Adams discussed the duties of this position and Tom Sagstetter gave a brief history of his background. John Dietz welcomed Tom Sagstetter. 3.1 Consider Consent Agenda John Dietz questioned the power cost adjustment (PCA) in July. Theresa Slominski responded ERMU has absorbed the fees for the last two years. Last year ERMU absorbed approximately $250,000 in PCA's. This year looks like it could be over $500,000, so it was deemed necessary to pass on some of the PCA to the customer. John Dietz questioned the difference in maintenance fees to date compared to last year. Mark Fuchs responded. The shortfall in the water department was discussed.