Marshall Municipal Utilities

Board Meeting Minutes

June 28, 2006

The Board of Public Works convened the regular session at 8:30 a.m. at the Marshall Municipal Utilities Business Office. Present were Mike Mills, President; Jim Heinzler, Vice President; Spencer Fricke, Secretary; and Charles Hird, member.

The amended agenda was approved as presented to include an executive session concerning matters related to legal action. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as amended on a motion by Mr. Heinzler, seconded by Mr. Fricke.

Mr. Mills suggested the Board meeting day be changed from Wednesday to Tuesday. Discussion on this matter was postponed until later in the meeting.

Underground Facilities Superintendent Monty Chase reported the roof on the #1 reservoir needs to be replaced. Underground Facilities personnel would remove the tar and gravel roof and proposals would be solicited for installation of the roof coating. On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Heinzler, the Board approved proceeding with this project.

Electric Production Director Kyle Gibbs reported there is a need for another General Maintenance person in the Power Plant. Director Gibbs indicated the Toolkeeper position does not have enough work for an eight-hour day. On a motion by Mr. Heinzler, seconded by Mr. Hird, the Board approved reclassifying the Toolkeeper position to a General Maintenance position subject to the normal six-month probation and evaluations. The new General Maintenance position would include 1-2 hours per day taking care of the tool room.

A discussion was held concerning bad debts that are charged off each year. Administrative Services Director Ken Gieringer noted several things that could be done to help reduce bad debt. Director Gieringer will submit more detailed information concerning a recommendation at a future meeting.

A discussion was held on the progress of the fiber-to-the-home project.

Environmental Services Director Ginny Ismay reported there is a need to begin a search for a new Water Treatment Plant Chief Operator. On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board approved advertising for a new Water Treatment Plant Chief Operator both in-house and outside of MMU. Mr. Heinzler abstained from the vote for advertising outside of MMU.

Director Gieringer reported MMU will need to have each employee fill out an individual health questionnaire in order for MMU to get the most competitive quotes for health insurance coverage for the coming year.

General Manager Paul Jensen reported the water system modeling project will be put in next year's budget. General Manager Jensen indicated there is a need for a new more efficient warehouse.

It was the consensus of the Board to change the Board meeting day to Tuesday instead of Wednesday for the next three meetings to see if it will work for everyone.

A discussion was held on MoPEP's current activities.

On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Heinzler, accounts payable were approved and warrants ordered issued from the following funds:

	WATER OPERATING FUND		$	 93,755.62
	ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND		$	438,120.56
	SEWER REVENUE FUND		$	122,377.96
	INTERNET OPERATING FUND		$	 38,671.20
	NATURAL GAS OPERATING FUND	$	  1,052.45
	ELECTRIC CONSUMERS DEPOSIT FUND	$	  8,350.00

On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Heinzler, the Board adjourned the regular meeting at 10:26 a.m. to go into executive session to discuss legal action (Mo. Rev. Stat. 610.021, [1], if authorized). Roll call vote:
Mr. Mills yes
Mr. Heinzler yes
Mr. Fricke yes
Mr. Hird yes