"Providing Hometown Reliability"
The Board of Public Works convened the regular session at 8:30 a.m. at Fitzgibbon Hospital. Board members present were Ken Bryant, President; Jim Heinzler, Vice President; Spencer Fricke, Secretary; and Chuck Hird, member.
The agenda was approved as presented on a motion by Mr. Heinzler, seconded by Mr. Fricke. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed on a motion by Mr. Heinzler, seconded by Mr. Hird.
Electric Distribution Director Jeff Bergstrom explained that the battery charger at the Miami Substation is over 20 years old and needs to be replaced. On a motion by Mr. Heinzler, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board approved purchasing a new battery charger for the Miami Substation using quotes.
Mr. Fricke asked about the policy on clearing tree limbs. Director Bergstrom explained that when there is a power outage due to limbs on a line, MMU will clear the limbs in order to restore power. It is the homeowner’s responsibility to get the limbs to the curb for Municipal Services to pick up.
Environmental Services Director Ginny Ismay reported RP Coatings has submitted a change order for the painting project at the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants. Change Order #4 covers adjustments to quantities of construction and additional time required to handle water inflow into the basins. On a motion by Mr. Fricke, seconded by Mr. Hird, the Board approved Change Order #4 to the RP Coatings painting contract for a total deduct of $13,416.00. Director Ismay indicated RP Coating is done with the project except for minor issues.
Electric Production Director Jim Johnson reported that the small crane for the demolition part of the roof project at the Power Plant should be on site July 21. The large crane should be on site July 18. Director Johnson explained that after closer inspection, it has been decided to leave the 18” concrete wall around the old coal bunker on the roof as there is a risk of structural damage if the wall is removed.
General Manager Kyle Gibbs reported Dennis Stith with Shafer, Kline and Warren, was here July 15 to review the options to engineer a foundation for the new warehouse, and whether to bid the project out or do a turnkey project with one contractor.
General Manager Gibbs reported MSDC has formed a Community Planning Committee that will meet twice a month to, initially, look at ways to add housing in Saline County. General Manager Gibbs, Administrative Services Director Ken Gieringer, and Board member Spencer Fricke are members of the committee, along with representatives from the city, county and private sector.
MC Power Solar Company is currently working with MoPEP members to locate solar power generation in various cities. MMU met with MC Power on July 14 to discuss what is required to host a solar panel site.
On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Fricke, accounts payable were approved and warrants ordered issued from the following funds:
WATER OPERATING FUND $ 140,651.61 ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND $ 1,636,223.01 SEWER REVENUE FUND $ 112,684.60 INTERNET OPERATING FUND $ 24,548.46 NATURAL GAS OPERATING FUND $ 44.21
The next Board meeting will be held Thursday, July 31, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Heinzler, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:19 a.m.