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Board Meeting Minutes

April 28, 2009

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

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

Underground Facilities Director Monty Chase reported dehumidifiers purchased several years ago are doing a good job of lowering the moisture in the North Street Pump Station and Southwest Lift Station. The Miami Street Pump Station also needs a dehumidifier. On a motion by Mr. Heinzler, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board approved requesting quotes for a dehumidifier for the Miami Street Pump Station.

Administrative Services Director Ken Gieringer reported 85% of the grant money has been received for the forklift for the recycling facility. The remainder of the money will be disbursed as soon as all the grant requirements have been met.

Electric Production Director Jim Johnson reported the new coal conveyor belting has been cracking and deteriorating very rapidly and replacement belting has been purchased. The manufacturer gave a 25% credit on the purchase and the vendor credited MMU with the profit they made from the sale of the original belt.

Director Johnson reported Units #6 and #11 were run last week for short periods of time at MoPEP’s request. The hazardous waste day is being held at the recycling facility May 2 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Bids for the painting of the Power Plant siding are due April 30.

Environmental Services Director Ginny Ismay reported SMI-CO is finishing up the final items for the disinfection facility. The facility is being run on gas while SMI-CO finishes.

General Manager Kyle Gibbs has applied for stimulus money for four projects. Applying for these funds keeps MMU involved and on the state’s list to receive further information, but after the restrictions are known, we may not want to be involved.

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

	WATER OPERATING FUND		$	 39,586.77
	ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND		$	178,785.74
	SEWER REVENUE FUND		$	 58,334.59
	INTERNET OPERATING FUND		$	  7,406.20
	NATURAL GAS OPERATING FUND	$	    123.12

On a motion by Mr. Heinzler, seconded by Mr. Mills, the Board voted to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:56 a.m.