Marshall Municipal Utilities

Board Meeting Minutes

January 15, 2008

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

The agenda was approved as amended to allow the first report to be Electric Distribution, on a motion by Mr. Mills, seconded by Mr. Heinzler. On a motion by Mr. Mills, seconded by Mr. Heinzler, the minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed.

Electric Distribution Director Jeff Bergstrom reported there is a need for a directional boring machine to place electric lines underground with a conduit system. On a motion by Mr. Mills, seconded by Mr. Heinzler, the Board approved requesting bids for the directional boring machine.

Environmental Services Director Ginny Ismay reported it is time for the annual well maintenance project. Five wells will be treated and two pumps pulled and inspected. On a motion by Mr. Mills, seconded by Mr. Heinzler, the Board approved proceeding with this project through quotes.

Director Ismay indicated a third shift is needed at the Water Treatment Plant due to increasing maintenance needs and increased production. On a motion by Mr. Heinzler, seconded by Mr. Mills, the Board approved filling one of the vacant operator positions at the Water Treatment Plant by advertising locally and in-house.

Underground Facilities Director Monty Chase reported the contractor has repaired the gravity flow line to the South Odell Lift Station and the lift station is in operation.

Director Chase explained the need for a pipe patching machine to repair sewer mains from the inside. This machine would cost approximately $5,000. On a motion by Mr. Mills, seconded by Mr. Heinzler, the Board approved purchasing a pipe patching machine through the quote process.

Employee Relations Manager Megan Baldridge reported she is working on the annual wage review.

Electric Production Director Jim Johnson reported the toolboxes, approved for purchase at the last Board meeting, have been ordered. Director Johnson has been communicating with MoPEP about the possibility of starting Unit #4.

Administrative Services Director Ken Gieringer reported the emissions fees have increased to $40 per ton for 2007.

General Manager Kyle Gibbs reported Cargill is ready to accept ownership from the City of the lagoons at Cargill’s plant. On a motion by Mr. Mills, seconded by Mr. Heinzler, the Board approved a request to the City Council to authorize Mayor Latimer to sign an agreement that returns the lagoons to Cargill.

A discussion was held on the plans for the utilities in the area in which ConAgra is planning to demolish buildings, between Salt Pond and English from North Street to Arrow.

Charts were reviewed showing MMU’s rates as compared to other utilities in Missouri, as reported by APPA.

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

	WATER OPERATING FUND		$	  149,022.71
	ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND		$	1,244,612.53
	SEWER REVENUE FUND		$	   70,705.23
	INTERNET OPERATING FUND		$	    7,793.24
	NATURAL GAS OPERATING FUND	$	      190.46
	ELECTRIC CONSUMERS DEPOSIT FUND	$	    9,900.00

On a motion by Mr. Heinzler, seconded by Mr. Mills, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:27 a.m.