Laserfiche WebLink
Elk River Municipal Utilities <br /> Closed Meeting of the <br /> Utilities Commission <br /> Held at Elk River City Hall <br /> October 14, 2008 <br /> Members present: Jerry Takle, President; John Dietz, Vice-Chair; Jerry Gumphrey, <br /> Trustee. <br /> Others present: Mark Mathison, attorney, Grey Plant Mooty; Sam Diehl, attorney, Grey <br /> Plant Mooty. <br /> Call meeting to order October 14, 2008 <br /> President Jerry Takle called the October 14, 2008 meeting to order at 2:30 p.m. <br /> Purpose of meeting <br /> The purpose of today's meeting is to recess into executive session to discuss partial <br /> results of the investigation into workplace environment. <br /> Closed session. <br /> Jerry Gumphrey motioned, John Dietz seconded to recess into closed session at 2:35 p.m. <br /> to discuss partial results of the workplace investigation. Motion passed 3-0. <br /> The regular meeting was back in session at 4:45 p.m. <br /> Jerry Gumphrey motioned, John Dietz seconded to put General Manager Bryan Adams <br /> on paid administrative leave immediately and authorize attorneys Mark Mathison and <br /> Sam Diehl to speak with Bryan Adams about possible outcomes of the investigation. <br /> Motion passed 2-1. Jerry Takle opposed. <br /> Additional expenses for investigation <br /> Attorney Mark Mathison requested the Commission authorize additional funds for <br /> • attorneys' fees because of the expanded nature of the workplace investigation. <br /> Commissioner Jerry Gumphrey stated a willingness to authorize additional funds but did <br /> not want it to be a case of an open checkbook. The issue will be brought up for further <br /> discussion at the regular Commission meeting October 14, 2008 at 5 p.m. <br /> John Dietz motioned, Jerry Gumphrey seconded to adjourn the meeting at 4:55 p.m. <br /> Motion passed 3-0. <br /> Respectfully submitted <br /> John Dietz <br /> Vice-Chair <br />