Marshall Municipal Utilities

Board Meeting Minutes

February 27, 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; Charles Hird, Secretary; and Mike Mills, member. Also present was Mayor Connie Latimer.

The agenda was approved as amended to include an executive session for personnel matters at the request of Mr. Mills. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed on a motion by Mr. Mills, seconded by Mr. Fricke.

Employee Relations Manager Megan Baldridge reported salary survey information has been reviewed and adjustments to pay ranges are needed in order to maintain a total compensation package that is fair and competitive. The proposed adjustments vary from 1% to 7%. Merit increases are also recommended to recognize individual performance and growth. On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Mills, the Board approved the proposed adjustments to the pay ranges for each position. On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board approved a corresponding adjustment to individual wages to maintain individual progress within the pay range except for those that have failed to sustain their performance. On a motion by Mr. Mills, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board approved merit based changes to wages and salaries in an amount not to exceed $53,000. These changes to ranges, wages and salaries will be effective March 4, 2007.

Underground Facilities Director Monty Chase indicated there is an evaluation being made of the need for a new position that would involve advanced knowledge and the role of a lead person on some projects. A recommendation will be made at a future meeting.

Administrative Services Director Ken Gieringer reported water readings have been estimated for two months in some areas due to the icy ground conditions.

Electric Production Director Jim Johnson reported a shipment of coal from Arkansas has been delivered and will be tested. The two new positions in Electric Production have been filled. Carl Crawford has accepted the position of Maintenance Supervisor, and Dave Dillon has accepted the position of Operations Supervisor.

Underground Facilities Director Monty Chase reported the contractor for the roof on the #1 reservoir is back to working on this project. The new hoist truck has been received. The bids for the South Odell sewer project are due March 8, 2007.

Electric Distribution Director Jeff Bergstrom reported the fiber is installed for the transmission line relaying project. The relays have been installed in the Miami Substation and work in being done in the Southeast Substation.

Environmental Services Director Ginny Ismay reported EPA has verbally accepted MMU’s proposal for settlement of the issues concerning the compliance and operation inspection at the Water Treatment Plant.

General Manager Kyle Gibbs reviewed issues discussed at the recent MoPEP meeting. MMU’s current entitlement and obligations are to be 8.8% of the MoPEP group.

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

	WATER OPERATING FUND		$	 84,784.01
	ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND		$	655,170.36
	SEWER REVENUE FUND		$	 83,108.52
	INTERNET OPERATING FUND		$	  7,329.90
	NATURAL GAS OPERATING FUND	$	  2,315.11
	ELECTRIC CONSUMERS DEPOSIT FUND	$	  6,050.00

Mayor Latimer expressed her appreciation to Monty Chase and Jeff Bergstrom for their help with various matters in recent months.

On motion by Mr. Mills, 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 (Mo. Rev. Stat. 610.021 [3]). Roll call:
Jim Heinzler yes
Spencer Fricke yes
Mike Mills yes
Charles Hird yes