"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 printed. 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. Heinzler.
Electric Distribution Director Jeff Bergstrom explained that the medium voltage breakers at Southeast and Miami Substations are due for maintenance, which is done every five years. On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board approved requesting bids for maintenance on the medium voltage breakers at the Miami and Southeast Substations.
Director Bergstrom explained that the current contract for tree trimming services with Poor Boy Tree Service is complete but Poor Boy is willing to extend the contract for three more years at the same cost schedule. Director Bergstrom indicated the amount of tree trimming left for Poor Boy to do may be accomplished in the next year, but the three-year extension would allow MMU to use Poor Boy if the need arose. On a motion by Mr. Fricke, seconded by Mr. Heinzler, the Board approved extending the tree trimming contract with Poor Boy Tree Service for three years at the same cost schedule.
Administrative Services Director Ken Gieringer presented a summary of the proposed 2014/15 budget which was distributed to the Board with their packets. Director Gieringer indicated the proposed budget includes an overall 5% increase in electric rates and a 10% revenue increase in water income effective January 1, 2015. On a motion by Mr. Fricke, seconded by Mr. Heinzler, the Board approved with 2014/15 budget with the understanding that each individual major project will be brought to the Board for approval before proceeding.
Underground Facilities Director Monty Chase the #1 reservoir has been drained and MMU personnel are inspecting the inside, which looks very good.
Director Chase explained that there are nine customers left that have water services connected to the 12” flow line north of Marshall. In the past when a customer on our low pressure flow line wanted to terminate service with MMU and connect to a water district, MMU has helped by doing any boring work and paying hookup fees. Currently there is a customer on the flow line that may want to connect to the water district. If the Board has no objections, MMU plans to give them the same help as was given in the past to other flow line customers. The Board had no objections.
The following bids were opened September 9, 2014, for manhole rehabilitation.
Price per Vertical Foot for Fiberglass or Similar Product | Price per Vertical Foot for Cementitious or Similar Product | |
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Ace Pipe Cleaning Kansas City, MO | $350.00 | $145.00 |
Spectra Tech Lining Noblesville, IN | $295.00 | N/A |
Spray Com Utilities Inc. Knob Noster, MO | $450.00 | $175.00 |
VISU - Sewer, Inc. Glen Carbon, IL | $995.00 | $193.00 |
Director Chase explained that although the bid from Ace Pipe Cleaning is lower, Spray Com Utilities uses better materials for MMU’s specific needs and provides a substantially longer warranty. On a motion by Mr. Heinzler, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board accepted the bid from Spray Com Utilities.
Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator Kenny Clause reported MIOX has a generator cell that was used for a few weeks in a pilot study which they will sell for $32,270. A quote of $143,000 was received from MicrOclor to replace the entire MIOX unit which contains the cell. Chief Operator Clause indicated that although MIOX has a long lead time to get parts, the MIOX cell will be purchased.
Electric Production Director Jim Johnson reported Watkins is working on roofing the turbine deck roof. There are 3 roof levels left to complete.
Employee Relations Manager Megan Baldridge reported we are waiting on proposals and renewal rates for health benefits for the new policy year starting December 1, 2014.
General Manager Kyle Gibbs reported an agreement has been signed with Healy and Healy law firm to compile the necessary documents and submit them to the Public Service Commission requesting an amendment to the territory agreement between Central Electric and MMU in order for MMU to provide electricity to the new MVC rodeo arena.
General Manager Gibbs indicated he would be participating in a MoPEP Services and Rates Committee meeting after the Board meeting to discuss the dispensation of the bonding money left after completion of the Power Plants.
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 $ 154,960.91 ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND $ 1,521,080.39 SEWER REVENUE FUND $ 155,089.42 INTERNET OPERATING FUND $ 31,568.26 NATURAL GAS OPERATING FUND $ 1,338.20 ELECTRIC CONSUMERS DEPOSIT FUND $ 6,300.00 SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT FUND $ 50,700.00
The next Board meeting will be held Thursday, October 2, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Heinzler, seconded by Mr. Hird, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:25 a.m. to go into executive session to discuss matters under Mo Rev. Stat. Section 610.021 (Supp. 2009) [1] [3] [19] concerning legal, confidential or privileged information, personnel actions, and security systems.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Hird yes
Mr. Fricke yes
Mr. Bryant yes
Mr. Heinzler yes
The Board reconvened the regular meeting at 10:30 a.m. The Board approved extending the leave of absence, with continuation of health insurance premiums, for Marsha Hemme until December 1, 2014, on a motion by Mr. Fricke, seconded by Mr. Hird.
On a motion by Mr. Fricke, seconded by Mr. Hird, the meeting adjourned at 10:31 p.m.