Marshall Municipal Utilities
"Providing Hometown Reliability"
Board Meeting Minutes
August 12, 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; Charles Hird, Vice President; Mike Mills, Secretary; and Jim Heinzler, member.
The agenda was approved as presented. On a motion by Mr. Heinzler, seconded by Mr. Hird, the minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed.
The following bids were opened on July 25, 2008, for an infrared camera for the Electric Distribution Department:
| Company | Bid | Bid Training x 2 | Trade-in Agema 450 | Total Bid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Instruments Tulsa, OK | $18,741.48 | $1,595.00 | $500.00 | $22,241.48 * |
| FLIR Systems, Inc. Pleasant Hill, MO | $28,275.00 | $3,500.00 | $750.00 | $23,950.00 ** |
| Sun Infrared Technologies O’Fallon, IL ALT. | $17,985.00 $27,495.00 | $3,380.00 $3,380.00 | $100.00 $100.00 | $21,265.00 $30,775.00 |
* Includes some extra charges
** Includes preferred customer discount
Electric Distribution Director Jeff Bergstrom reported FLIR Systems, Inc. had the lowest bid meeting specifications. On a motion by Mr. Heinzler, seconded by Mr. Hird, the Board accepted the bid from FLIR Systems, Inc. for $23,950.
Electric Distribution personnel are continuing to bore in conduit on the South Lake Drive underground wire replacement project.
Environmental Services Director Ginny Ismay reported the footings have been poured for the disinfection facility at the Water Treatment Plant. The report from Utility Services on the filter media indicates most of the media can be cleaned but the media from the #5 filter may have to be replaced. Water Treatment Plant Personnel are obtaining quotes for the cost of cleaning the media.
Administrative Services Director Ken Gieringer reported data has been received electronically from the new electric meters that have been installed in the test area and billing has been done from this data.
The draft 2009 budget projects list was given to the Board for review and comments.
Electric Production Director Jim Johnson reported the 5-A boiler feed pump motor has been replaced. The old motor is being evaluated for the cost of repairing it for use as a spare. The Unit #5 controls project is on schedule for an October 1 installation.
Underground Facilities Director Monty Chase reported good progress is being made on the water main relocation project at ConAgra. The problems with the pumps at the South Odell Lift Station have been worked out.
Employee Relations Manager Megan Baldridge reported John Winfrey, Underground Facilities Serviceperson, was selected as MMU’s Employee of the Quarter for the quarter ending June 30, 2008.
MMU staff will be meeting today with staff from the Naught-Naught Agency to talk about 2009 health benefits.
A discussion was held concerning mutual aid; how it is handled by other utilities, and what the MPUA and FEMA policies are regarding payment for this aid. Management will gather more information concerning mutual aid and present it to the Board at a future meeting.
General Manager Kyle Gibbs will attend an MPUA meeting today to discuss a new city’s membership in the MoPEP Pool.
On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Mills, accounts payable were approved and warrants ordered issued from the following funds:
WATER OPERATING FUND $ 116,580.43 ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND $ 1,222,171.68 SEWER REVENUE FUND $ 70,518.59 INTERNET OPERATING FUND $ 9,404.54 NATURAL GAS OPERATING FUND $ 378.42 ELECTRIC CONSUMERS DEPOSIT FUND $ 7,275.00
On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Heinzler, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:44 a.m.
Marshall Municipal Utilities
75 East Morgan
Marshall, MO 65340
Phone: (660)886-6966
Fax: (660)886-6724
E-mail: mmu@mmumo.net
Kyle Gibbs, General Manager
