"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. Also present was City Councilman Ron Duvall.
The agenda was approved as presented. General Manager Kyle Gibbs reviewed the safety briefing. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed on a motion by Mr. Heinzler, seconded by Mr. Hird.
Employee Relations Manager Megan Baldridge asked that the Board approve a minor revision to the Personnel Policy allowing that 24 hours of floating holiday time be carried over beyond the last pay period in May. Current policy allows 16 hours to be carried over beyond the last pay period in April. On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the revision to the Personnel Policy regarding holidays, effective April 1, 2014, was approved.
Underground Facilities Director Monty Chase reported on the need to upgrade the AutoCAD program utilized by the Engineering Department. An alternative is the use of the BricsCAD program at a lower cost than offered by AutoCAD. On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board approved upgrading the AutoCAD software to the BricsCAD program, including the yearly subscription.
Administrative Services Director Ken Gieringer reported the proposed warehouse site requires the evaluation of subsurface soil and groundwater conditions before proceeding with quotes on a foundation. On a motion by Mr. Fricke, seconded by Mr. Hird, the Board approved requesting quotes for geotechnical engineering services for the proposed warehouse site.
Electric Production Director Jim Johnson reported on the power plant roof project and the need for a general contractor to oversee the project.
Director Johnson also discussed working with MoPEP staff concerning scheduling, availability, and fuel scheduling with associated costs for Units #5 & #6, relating to the newly formed SPP day-ahead energy market.
Electric Distribution Director Jeff Bergstrom reported on the repair work being done to Unit #9 at the Wastewater Treatment Plant after the flood.
Environmental Services Director Ginny Ismay reported letters have been mailed to homeowners concerning lead and copper water sample test results.
General Manager Kyle Gibbs updated the Board on the ICI Boiler MACT requirement and reported on items discussed at the MPUA Quarterly meeting.
On a motion by Mr. Fricke, seconded by Mr. Heinzler, accounts payable were approved and warrants ordered issued from the following funds:
WATER OPERATING FUND $ 186,075.66 ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND $ 1,268,340.67 SEWER REVENUE FUND $ 180,623.00 INTERNET OPERATING FUND $ 28,368.87 NATURAL GAS OPERATING FUND $ 2,413.48 ELECTRIC CONSUMERS DEPOSIT FUND $ 2,875.00
The next Board meeting will be held Thursday, April 3, 2014.
The Board voted unanimously to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:15 a.m. on a motion by Mr. Fricke, seconded by Mr. Heinzler.