"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. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed on a motion by Mr. Heinzler, seconded by Mr. Fricke.
Administrative Services Director Ken Gieringer explained that in April an extra Customer Service position was authorized as a temporary measure to cover low staffing in that area due to a leave of absence and vacations. As discussed at that time, the extra position would be eliminated when staffing in Customer Service returned to normal, with the understanding that the extra person would then be transferred to the Internet Department to fill a need there. Director Gieringer stated the position of Fiber Optic Technician, which is vacant, is not needed and should be reclassified to an Internet Representative position to take care of the administrative duties concerning the internet. On a motion by Mr. Heinzler, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board approved reclassifying the Fiber Optic Technician position to an Internet Representative position assigned to pay range 3.
Director Gieringer indicated a 9-month comparative analysis was distributed for the Board’s review. A possible electric rate increase will be evaluated.
Water Treatment Plant Chief Operator Kenny Clause explained that there are a number of occasions when personnel are required to work in the basins and wells. On such occasions, Water Treatment Plant personnel have to wait on availability of fall protection equipment from another department. On a motion by Mr. Fricke, seconded by Mr. Hird, the Board approved purchasing a fall protection mast with hoist and winch using quotes.
Chief Operator Clause reported approval has been received from DNR for the engineering report on the THM reduction project. The Durkin technician has been calibrating meters at the Water Treatment Plant and noted that the 20-inch meter will probably have to be replaced.
Chief Engineering Technician Joe Trapp reported Spray Com has completed the CIPP (cured-in-place pipe) project except for making some repairs. MMU crews will begin the water main replacement project on North Miami August 4.
Electric Production Director Jim Johnson reported all of the old equipment has been removed from the roof of the Power Plant and most has been hauled away. Watkins Roofing has started replacing the roof.
Electric Distribution Assistant Director Doug Root reported the ABB breaker maintenance at the Southeast Substation is complete.
Employee Relations Manager Megan Baldridge congratulated Wastewater Treatment Plant personnel for completing four years without a recordable injury as of July 15.
Director Gieringer reported MoPEP has approved up to 16 additional MWHs of solar capacity to be located in MoPEP cities.
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 $ 108,118.11 ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND $ 546,333.16 SEWER REVENUE FUND $ 95,402.41 INTERNET OPERATING FUND $ 23,339.86 NATURAL GAS OPERATING FUND $ 2,747.00 ELECTRIC CONSUMERS DEPOSIT FUND $ 9,300.00
The next Board meeting will be held Thursday, August 14, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Heinzler, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:01 a.m. to go into executive session to discuss matters under Mo Rev. Stat. Section 610.021 (Supp. 2009) [1] concerning legal, confidential or privileged information.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Hird yes
Mr. Fricke yes
Mr. Bryant yes
Mr. Heinzler yes