"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 Councilman Ron Duvall; and Dennis Stith and Scott Williamson from Shafer, Kline & Warren.
The agenda was approved as amended to move the Environmental Services report to the first report discussed, on a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Fricke. 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.
The following bids were received for a utility vehicle to replace the older of two gators in the Environmental Services Department.
Base Bid | Options* | Trade-in | Total Bid | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ag-Power Marshall, MO John Deer Gator 825i | $10,175.00 | $7,725.00 | $1,000.00 | $16,900.00 |
Warrensburg Cycle Kawasaki Warrensburg, MO Polaris Ranger 570 | $11,361.00 | $8,833.03 | $500.00 | $19,694.03 |
* Includes enclosed cab, front light kit, power bed lift, and 72" snow blade.
On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board accepted the bid from Ag-Power for $17,900 minus the $1,000 trade-in of the old unit, for a total of $16,900.
Mr. Williamson gave a presentation on the proposed THM reduction project for the Water Treatment Plant. As outlined, the entire project would cost approximately $4.3 million.
General Manager Kyle Gibbs reported that Shafer, Kline & Warren has submitted a proposal to design a foundation for the proposed warehouse at the Service Center. General Manager Gibbs indicated there are several options being considered concerning how to proceed with this project.
Mr. Stith and Mr. Williamson left the meeting.
Underground Facilities Director Monty Chase explained there are approximately 20 manholes that are in poor condition. Of these, six are downstream from the force mains from the Southwest Lift Station and need to be rehabbed with a fiberglass product. The other manholes can be rehabbed with a cementitious or similar type product. On a motion by Mr. Fricke, seconded by Mr. Hird, the Board approved requesting proposals to rehab manholes using two types of product.
Electric Distribution Director Jeff Bergstrom reported the old serial three-phase power quality meter needs to be replaced with a newer meter that has more memory, measures current, and is digital. On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Heinzler, the Board approved purchasing a new power quality meter using quotes.
Director Bergstrom indicated all the conduit has been installed for this year’s overhead to underground project in the Linn, Colby and Benton Streets area.
Electric Production Director Jim Johnson reported Watkins is working on the roof at the Power Plant and the project is going well.
Administrative Services Director Ken Gieringer indicated he is reviewing the capital projects lists that Department Heads developed for the 2014/15 budget.
On a motion by Mr. Heinzler, seconded by Mr. Fricke, accounts payable were approved and warrants ordered issued from the following funds:
WATER OPERATING FUND $ 125,985.13 ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND $ 1,271,937.58 SEWER REVENUE FUND $ 189,977.79 INTERNET OPERATING FUND $ 28,268.66 NATURAL GAS OPERATING FUND $ 86.18 ELECTRIC CONSUMERS DEPOSIT FUND $ 1,850.00
The next Board meeting will be held Thursday, August 28, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Heinzler, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the regular meeting at 10:21 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