Marshall Municipal Utilities

Board Meeting Minutes

February 13, 2007

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, President; Spencer Fricke, Vice President; and Mike Mills, member. Charles Hird was absent. Also present was Mr. Bill Riggins.

The agenda was approved as presented.

Mr. Bill Riggins discussed the current plans for the Nicholas Beazley Museum and Marshall Civic Center. The site for this project is east of the airport. Mr. Riggins asked that MMU help with the installation of the sewer, the water (including an 8” sprinkler line and a 2” service line), and the electrical (including a 1200 amp 3-phase underground and lighting for the parking lot). The Board will discuss this request with management and let Mr. Riggins know their decision.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed on a motion by Mr. Mills, seconded by Mr. Fricke.

Environmental Services Director Ginny Ismay reported Shafer, Kline and Warren has presented an agreement for the disinfection facility design at the Water Treatment Plant for a not-to-exceed fee of $45,450. On a motion by Mr. Fricke, seconded by Mr. Mills, the Board approved requesting the City Council to authorize Mayor Latimer to execute the Disinfection Facility Design agreement from Shafer, Kline and Warren.

Mr. Riggins left the meeting.

Director Ismay reported receiving a quote for three automatic shutoff valves for the chlorine facility at the Water Treatment Plant for $16,220.

The following quotes were received for the annual well maintenance at the Water Treatment Plant.

		Cahoy Well & Pump Service	$22,853.00
			Fredericksburg, IA
		Douglas Pump Service		$33,963.50
			Overland Park, KS
		Layne Western			$60,018.00
			Kansas City, KS

The low quote from Cahoy provided for only a two-step process. The next lowest quote from Douglas Pump provided for a four-step process. On a motion by Mr. Mills, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board approved proceeding with the annual well maintenance project using Douglas Pump Service.

Administrative Services Director Ken Gieringer reported insurance reserve accounts have been increased annually due to a lack of insurance companies offering coverage. On a motion by Mr. Fricke, seconded by Mr. Mills, the Board approved increasing the insurance reserve funds in Water and Wastewater by $25,000 each, and in Electric by $100,000.

Director Gieringer is negotiating with Gerding, Korte and Chitwood to extend the agreement for auditing services.

Electric Production Director Kyle Gibbs reported MMU is in the control area of Western Resources instead of KCPL as of February 1, 2007. Director Gibbs noted a large amount of coal was burned in January. Coal from a new mine will be tested as a possible additional source.

Mr. Heinzler presented a certificate of appreciation from MPUA to Electric Distribution Director Jeff Bergstrom for participation by Electric Distribution personnel in helping restore power to Richland, Missouri.

General Manager Paul Jensen reported that due to his retirement, a new MMU representative for the MSDC Board needs to be appointed. On a motion by Mr. Mills, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board appointed Kyle Gibbs to represent MMU on the MSDC Board for the remainder of 2007.

General Manager Jensen reported MMU’s contract with MJMEUC requires a Director and Alternate Director to MJMEUC be appointed by resolution. On a motion by Mr. Fricke, seconded by Mr. Mills, the Board adopted a resolution appointing Kyle Gibbs as MMU’s Director and Jim Johnson as the Alternate Director to MJMEUC.

The Board discussed the request made by Mr. Riggins concerning utilities for the Community Center and Museum. On a motion by Mr. Mills, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board approved installing the pipes, wire and equipment that is usually provided by MMU plus up to $85,000 additional in the form of electrical conduit and wire, parking lot lighting, and an 8” water main for the fire suppression sprinkler system.

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

	WATER OPERATING FUND		$	96,519.49
	ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND		$	387,857.17
	SEWER REVENUE FUND		$	59,972.35
	INTERNET OPERATING FUND		$	4,213.73
	NATURAL GAS OPERATING FUND	$	3,599.68
	ELECTRIC CONSUMERS DEPOSIT FUND	$	3,400.00

On motion by Mr. Mills, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board adjourned the regular meeting at 9:50 a.m. to go into an executive session to discuss matters related to property acquisition (Mo. Rev. Stat. 610.021 [2]). Roll call: Jim Heinzler yes Spencer Fricke yes Mike Mills yes