"Providing Hometown Reliability"
The Board of Public Works convened the regular session at 8:30 a.m. at the Marshall Municipal Utilities Business Office. Board members present were Ken Bryant, President; Jim Heinzler, Vice President; Spencer Fricke, Secretary; and Chuck Hird, member.
The agenda was approved as presented. Safety Specialist Daniel Morton reviewed the safety briefing. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed on a motion by Mr. Heinzler, seconded by Mr. Fricke.
Environmental Services Director Ginny Ismay explained that the painting contractor, RP Coatings, had contracted to put one coat of paint on the piping at the Water Treatment Plant. When using the dry ice blast to remove the top layer of old paint, the bottom layer of paint came off in certain areas and exposed bare pipe. In order to properly cover these areas, two coats of paint will need to be applied. RP Coatings has submitted a change order to the painting contract to add $12,938 to the contract amount to cover the cost of applying the second coat of paint in these areas. On a motion by Mr. Fricke, seconded by Mr. Hird, the Board approved change order #2 for $12,938 to the RP Coatings contract for applying the second coat of paint on the areas of bare metal.
Director Ismay reported the generator cell that was sent back to Miox was not repairable. Replacement cost versus purchasing 12.5% bleach was evaluated. Miox has offered to take 45% off the cost of a new generator cell, which would bring the cost down enough to be a better option than using stronger bleach. Director Ismay indicated a new generator cell would be purchased soon.
The following bids were opened January 23, 2014, for a utility bed for the Underground Facilities Department.
Bid | Make & Model | |
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American Equipment Co. Kansas City, KS | $ 11,561.00 | Reading USLP108BAH8 |
Knapheide Jefferson City, MO | $ 10,774.00 | Knapheide 7108FRI |
Kranz of Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $ 11,020.00 | Omaha 108HUT Standard |
Marshall Welding Marshall, MO | $ 15,463.10 | Omaha Standard |
Underground Facilities Director Monty Chase indicated the low bid did meet specifications. On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board accepted the bid of $10,774 from Knapheide. The utility bed will be mounted on a recently purchased cab and chassis.
Director Chase explained there are several areas in MMU’s sewer system with 6” clay pipe sewer mains that need replacing. DNR’s minimum size for sewer main is now 8”. A 6” main located on North Jefferson south of High Street and under the railroad tracks was recently inspected. This area is considered more critical than the originally planned and budgeted main on North English from Haynie to High Streets. Director Chase indicated this project will be designed by Shafer, Kline & Warren and would possibly be done this fall. This project will be brought to the Board for approval at a later date.
Electric Distribution Director Jeff Bergstrom reported Poor Boy Tree Service started January 27. The new relays for two breakers in the West Substation are finished and another one has been taken out. We experienced a problem with the tap changer at Miami 1 and took it out of service. After a pole was hit the relay did work in B Substation. We are looking at changing the brand of relay that is being purchased.
Electric Production Director Jim Johnson reported that in order to comply with the NESHAP RICE rule, a Site-Specific Monitoring Plan must be developed for the Oxidation Catalyst Continuous Parameter Monitoring System equipment. Director Johnson indicated Hastings Engineering will develop this plan for MMU.
Administrative Services Director Ken Gieringer explained the financial statements for the first quarter of fiscal year 2013/14, which have been distributed to the Board, indicate there are no issues at this time.
Employee Relations Manager Megan Baldridge reported the contractor safety program was distributed to the Board for their review and comments. Safety Specialist Daniel Morton asked that the Board get in contact with him if they have any input on this program. Mr. Morton would like to bring this program to the Board for final approval soon.
General Manager Kyle Gibbs reported Mr. Chuck Hird was reappointed to the Board for another four-year term.
The MMU annual report has been distributed to the Board and will be sent to the City Council soon.
General Manager Gibbs indicated the pole attachment agreement has been one of the main topics in the recent legislative sessions.
On a motion by Mr. Fricke, seconded by Mr. Hird, accounts payable were approved and warrants ordered issued from the following funds:
WATER OPERATING FUND $ 116,277.22 ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND $ 291,015.94 SEWER REVENUE FUND $ 99,021.20 INTERNET OPERATING FUND $ 30,684.54 NATURAL GAS OPERATING FUND $ 1,906.02 ELECTRIC CONSUMERS DEPOSIT FUND $ 6,500.00 WATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENT FUND $ 48,285.00
The next Board meeting will be held Thursday, February 13, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:28 a.m.