Marshall Municipal Utilities

Board Meeting Minutes

July 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.

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

Mr. Mills asked that an executive session be included at the next meeting to discuss real estate.

The following companies submitted proposals June 26, 2007, for Agent/Broker of Record for MMU employee health benefits:

	Larry Askins Insurance		Marshall, MO
	Carpenter and Company		Kansas City, MO
	Naught-Naught Agency		Marshall, MO
	Wallstreet Insurance Group	Jefferson City, MO
	Watko Benefit Group		Overland Park, KS
	Leimkuehler Insurance Service	Marshall, MO
	George J. Meuschke Agency Inc.	Marshall, MO
	The Kiernan Companies		Independence, MO

On a motion by Mr. Fricke, seconded by Mr. Mills, the Board postponed a decision on this matter until the full Board could be present.

Administrative Services Director Ken Gieringer reported there is a need to upgrade the real-time monitoring of the electrical system to allow for load shedding, which would provide a way for MMU to reduce future peak demand and potentially lower purchase power costs. On a motion by Mr. Fricke, seconded by Mr. Mills, the Board approved requesting proposals for a solution to monitoring and controlling electric usage.

Director Gieringer asked the Board to review proposed changes to the General Rules and Regulations pertaining to electric services. Some electric service requests may not be economically beneficial to MMU. The proposed changes would incorporate a deposit requirement from the customer if MMU determines the electric usage may not recover installation costs. The Board will review the proposed changes for discussion at a future meeting.

Electric Distribution Director Jeff Bergstrom reported the electric line located on Allen Street between North Street and Eastwood needs to be rebuilt. On a motion by Mr. Mills, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board approved proceeding with this budgeted project.

Director Bergstrom reported the work on the ground source heating and cooling system at the Service Center is going well. The work on the wells is complete and the contractor is waiting on some parts before completing the work inside the building.

Environmental Services Director Ginny Ismay reported the city of Waverly has requested an amendment to their water sales contract in order to provide potable water service to Mid-Missouri Energy’s new CO2 facility west of Malta Bend. On a motion by Mr. Mills, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board approved an amendment to Waverly’s contract in order to allow them to provide potable water services to all businesses at the Mid-Missouri Energy site.

Director Ismay reported the final consent order from EPA has been received concerning the disinfection facility at the Water Treatment Plant. MMU is currently ahead of the compliance schedule and progress reports are due to EPA every 30 days.

Electric Production Director Jim Johnson reported MoPEP has purchased a quantity of natural gas for MMU’s use in Units #10 and #11. MoPEP is hoping purchasing the gas in advance will get them a better price. Approximately 30% of this gas has been used.

Underground Facilities Director Monty Chase reported the manhole rehabilitation project was started. The training is complete and Underground Facilities personnel will rehabilitate approximately 40 manholes.

Director Chase reported the South Odell sewer project is progressing. The contractor has poured the footing and first walls for the lift station.

General Manager Kyle Gibbs reported the Saline County Commission has appointed Greg Swift as their representative on the MSDC Board of Directors.

The Community Leaders’ Tour will be Tuesday, July 17, 2007.

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

	WATER OPERATING FUND		$	  205,273.92
	ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND		$	1,378,205.58
	SEWER REVENUE FUND		$	  229,698.09
	INTERNET OPERATING FUND		$	   51,813.50
	NATURAL GAS OPERATING FUND	$	    3,774.32
	ELECTRIC CONSUMERS DEPOSIT FUND	$	    1,625.00

The following bids were received July 12, 2007, for the used 1960 40’ van trailer.

Kevin Roth, J & M Ag		$257.00
    Blackwater, MO
Larry Harvey			$161.00
    Marshall, MO

Director Gieringer indicated the trailer would be sold to Kevin Roth for $257.

On a motion by Mr. Mills, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:30 a.m.