Marshall Municipal Utilities

Board Meeting Minutes

September 12, 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; Spencer Fricke, Secretary; and Charles Hird, member. Jim Heinzler, Vice President, was absent. Also present was Mr. Dave Coslet.

The agenda was approved as amended to include business from the audience. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed on a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Fricke.

Mr. Coslet asked that the Board consider a waiver to the sewer tap policy to allow a second tap on his property at 735 E. Yerby. Mr. Coslet has built a shed on his property that requires a sewer line. A shorter line can be installed if a second tap is allowed. The Board indicated they would take this matter under consideration and let Mr. Coslet know their decision. Mr. Coslet left the meeting.

Electric Distribution Superintendent Jeff Bergstrom reported lighting plans have been developed for the County Fairgrounds entrance on Highway 65 ($12,000), and at the Highway 65 and Drake Road intersection ($30,000). On a motion by Mr. Fricke, seconded by Mr. Hird, the Board approved installation of the lighting at these two intersections.

Superintendent Bergstrom reported crews are framing poles for the transmission line relaying project on Route O. The rebuild project in the 400 block between East North and Arrow is complete.

Administrative Services Director Ken Gieringer reported the draft Terms and Conditions of Use for Internet Service have been reviewed by a lawyer and some minor changes made. On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board adopted the Terms and Conditions of Use for Internet Service.

Underground Facilities Superintendent Monty Chase reported there is an existing blanket sanitary sewer easement covering the entire Lot 25 in the East Marshall Addition (just north of the railroad spur tracks on the east side of Brunswick). The owner has offered to grant a 35-foot easement if the blanket easement would be vacated. There is also a recorded 6' easement for a long abandoned sewer that can also be vacated. On a motion by Mr. Fricke, seconded by Mr. Hird, the Board approved a request to the City Council to authorize Mayor Latimer to vacate sewer easements on Lot 25 in the East Marshall Addition.

Superintendent Chase reported the water main project for Fitzgibbon Hospital is complete. Proposals for roofing material replacement on the #1 reservoir are due September 27, 2006.

Environmental Services Director Ginny Ismay reported now that some of the crops are being harvested, it is time to start spreading lime from the Water Treatment Plant. Robert (Dude) Green, a former MMU employee, has been asked to come back and drive the truck to spread lime as a temporary employee.

Electric Production Director Kyle Gibbs reported there has been another tube leak on Unit #5, but this unit is back on-line.

Director Gibbs reported the bags for Unit #4 have absorbed moisture and the ash has gotten into the fibers of the bags causing "blinding." Various solutions were discussed.

General Manager Paul Jensen indicated there are two vacant exempt positions that are not likely to be filled; Director of Field Services and Electrical Engineer. On a motion by Mr. Fricke seconded by Mr. Hird, the Board eliminated the Director of Field Services position and retitled Underground Facilities Superintendent to Underground Facilities Director, retitled Electric Distribution Superintendent to Electric Distribution Director, and retitled Electric Distribution Assistant Superintendent to Electric Distribution Assistant Director. On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board eliminated the Electrical Engineer position in Electric Distribution.

Mr. Mills asked about the condition of the old house on the grounds of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. It was the consensus of the Board that the house be torn down by MMU personnel.

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

	WATER OPERATING FUND	        $	 94,625.25
	ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND	        $	312,236.76
	SEWER REVENUE FUND              $	 62,620.26
	INTERNET OPERATING FUND	        $	  4,864.21
	NATURAL GAS OPERATING FUND      $	     96.91
	ELECTRIC CONSUMERS DEPOSIT FUND	$	  2,925.00

The next Board meeting will be Wednesday, September 27, 2006.

On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board adjourned the regular meeting at 9:30 a.m. to go into an executive session to discuss matters related to personnel and security systems (Mo. Rev. Stat. 610.021 [3 & 19], if authorized). Roll call:
Mike Mills yes
Spencer Fricke yes
Charles Hird yes