Marshall Municipal Utilities

Board Meeting Minutes

September 27, 2006

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

The agenda was approved as presented. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed on a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Fricke.

Mr. Hird asked how due dates are determined for utility bills, and how the situation would be handled if a customer’s electricity was being cut off for nonpayment and the customer was on a breathing machine.

A discussion was held on the proposed 2006/07 budget. On a motion by Mr. Fricke, seconded by Mr. Hird, the Board approved the 2006/07 budget.

Director Gieringer reported there is a Terms of Service Agreement for Internet service that was approved in March 2002. The substance of this agreement is covered by the Terms and Conditions of Use for Internet Service that was adopted by the Board September 12, 2006. On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board rescinded the Terms of Service Agreement for Internet service approved by the Board in March 2002.

Electric Distribution Director Jeff Bergstrom reported the digger derrick truck #320 is a 1995 unit that has developed a leak in the hydraulic collector block. The digger derrick needs to be replaced. The new cab and chassis for this unit has been ordered. On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board approved requesting bids for digger derrick equipment to mount on the new cab and chassis.

Director Bergstrom reported the core drill needs to be replaced as it has had numerous repairs and some parts are unavailable now. On a motion by Mr. Fricke, seconded by Mr. Hird, the Board approved replacing the core drill using quotes.

One of the two portable generators in the Electric Distribution Department is 30 years old and needs to be replaced. On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board approved replacing the generator using quotes.

Director Bergstrom reported the Central Missouri Electric Coop poles that will be used on the transmission line relaying project on Route O have been framed. Director Bergstrom will meet with representatives of the Coop and they will, hopefully, replace the poles scheduled for upgrading soon.

Environmental Services Director Ginny Ismay reported a catwalk needs to be installed at the Wastewater Treatment Plant on the upper portion of the grit hopper, and an additional catwalk needs to be installed in the filter room. On a motion by Mr. Fricke, seconded by Mr. Hird, the Board approved proceeding with this project using quotes to purchase the materials.

Underground Facilities Director Monty Chase reported the annual fire hydrant flushing is being done this week with only minor problems found so far.

The Automated External Defibrillators have been received and training is being scheduled.

Electric Production Director Kyle Gibbs reported the boiler MACT testing for Units #4 and #5 was completed September 22, 2006. Test results should be available in two weeks.

General Manager Paul Jensen reported no City Ordinance or DNR regulation limits the number of sewer taps. The requirement for one tap per premise is an MMU policy and can be waived at the Board’s discretion. On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board waived this requirement for the property at 735 East Yerby to allow Mr. Dave Coslet to have a second sewer tap.

General Manager Jensen reported a meeting was held September 26, 2006, with members of MMU, Saline County and the City concerning the GIS project. A decision was made to contract with Schneider Corporation for development of the GIS. MMU’s portion would be approximately $40,000.

The Board received copies of the draft Terms and Conditions of Use for Natural Gas Transportation Service for their review.

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

	WATER OPERATING FUND            $    97,165.97
	ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND         $ 1,046,040.87
	SEWER REVENUE FUND              $    78,166.73
	INTERNET OPERATING FUND         $    20,904.17
	NATURAL GAS OPERATING FUND      $     8,714.94
	ELECTRIC CONSUMERS DEPOSIT FUND $    10,950.00

On a motion by Mr. Fricke, seconded by Mr. Hird, the Board adjourned the regular meeting at 9:40 a.m. to go into an executive session to discuss matters related to legal action, and personnel matters (Mo. Rev. Stat. 610.021 [3 & 19], if authorized). Roll call:
Jim Heinzler yes
Spencer Fricke yes
Charles Hird yes