"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. General Manager Kyle Gibbs reviewed the safety briefing. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed on a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Fricke.
Underground Facilities Director Monty Chase reported on the final design plan from Shafer Kline & Warren for the Sewer Main Replacement Project on North Jefferson Street. On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board approved replacing the sewer main on North Jefferson Street at an approximate cost of $80,000 using in-house labor and equipment.
Employee Relations Manager Baldridge reported that three of the eight temporary seasonal help positions have been filled.
Electric Distribution Director Jeff Bergstrom updated the Board on the tree trimming project.
Administrative Services Director Ken Gieringer reported on the quarterly financial comparative analysis.
General Manager Kyle Gibbs reported on a legislative issue that, if passed, would restrict how MMU could charge for installing water service to a customer.
General Manager Gibbs also discussed issues with sub-contractors not receiving payment from the contractor at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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 $ 81,500.66 ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND $ 200,388.66 SEWER REVENUE FUND $ 55,588.84 INTERNET OPERATING FUND $ 27,733.15 NATURAL GAS OPERATING FUND $ 455.08 WATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENT FUND $ 88,245.00 ELECTRIC CONSUMERS DEPOSIT FUND $ 4,125.00
The next Board meeting will be held Thursday, May 15, 2014.
The Board voted unanimously to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:04 a.m. to go into executive session to discuss matters under Mo Rev. Stat. Section 610.021 [1]; [9] (Supp. 2009) concerning legal, confidential or privileged information and security systems.
Roll call vote:
Spencer Fricke yes
Chuck Hird yes
Jim Heinzler yes
Ken Bryant yes