Marshall Municipal Utilities

Board Meeting Minutes

September 11, 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. Mills, seconded by Mr. Hird, the minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed.

Electric Production Director Jim Johnson reported the following quotes were received to replace the unit #5 chemical feed pump.

	JCI Industries			Pulsafeeder Model 55HL	$4,661
	     Lee’s Summit, MO
	Industrial Process Systems	Hydra Cell Model P-100	$2,188
	     North Kansas City, MO
	Ray Lindsey Company		Neptune Model 515	$2,156
	     Belton, MO

Director Johnson indicated that the quote meeting specifications was from JCI Industries. On a motion by Mr. Heinzler, seconded by Mr. Hird, the Board accepted the quote from JCI Industries for $4,661.

Director Johnson reported the freight elevator brake coil burned up and Otis Elevator Company has installed another coil. This has been a frequent problem with this elevator and Otis Elevator has been asked to come up with a solution that would prevent the coils from burning up.

The Unit #5 boiler feed pump motor has been rebuilt. Unit #4 was taken off line September 10, 2008. Director Johnson indicated MMU is taking applications for a Power Plant Operator position and may go ahead with filling two positions at this time in order to begin training in preparation for anticipated attrition in the near future.

Electric Distribution Director Jeff Bergstrom reported the review of the Arc Hazard Analysis done by Lutz, Daily and Brain has been completed. Various equipment will need to be labeled as to hazard level and flame resistant clothing will need to be obtained for employees exposed to these hazards. On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Mills, the Board approved requesting proposals for flame resistant clothing (this is a 2008/09 budget project).

Director Bergstrom reported the transformer and wire for the Courthouse are scheduled to be replaced on October 13, 2008, for the 4.16 kV voltage conversion project.

Employee Relations Manager Megan Baldridge reported draft revisions to the Personnel Policy and Pay Plan concerning pay for employees assigned to a Mutual Aid event have been developed. The revisions also address rest time. Department Heads are reviewing these draft revisions and a recommendation will be made at the next Board meeting. Mr. Heinzler suggested that employee input be solicited.

Environmental Services Director Ginny Ismay reported the floor has been poured on the west half of the new disinfection facility at the Water Treatment Plant. The electrician is installing conduit. Black and Veatch is researching their archives for manufacturer information on the CO2 tank at the Water Treatment Plant. This information is needed in order to obtain a code data report on the tank. The Water Treatment Plant lost power on September 7, 2008, due to two blown fuses on the distribution lines.

A discussion was held concerning some minor problems with the effluent irrigation system at the golf course and the changes in the inflow at the Wastewater Treatment Plant due to recent rains.

The residential meters for the automatic meter reading system have been ordered.

Underground Facilities Director Monty Chase reported the new vacuum excavator has been received. Crews are making progress on the ConAgra water main relocation. Recent rains have slowed this project.

General Manager Kyle Gibbs reported there should be a significant drop in MMU’s demand payment next year because of lower energy peaks this year due to the mild weather. The lower demand reflects lower energy consumption which is reducing revenue.

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			$	146,703.24
	ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND			$	864,957.32
	SEWER REVENUE FUND			$	122,667.92
	INTERNET OPERATING FUND			$	  5,919.98
	NATURAL GAS OPERATING FUND		$	     75.38
	ELECTRIC CONSUMERS DEPOSIT FUND		$	  4,750.00
	WATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENT RES.	$	  7,788.33

On a motion by Mr. Heinzler, seconded by Mr. Hird, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:32 a.m.