"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. Fricke, seconded by Mr. Hird.
Environmental Services Director Ginny Ismay explained that Shafer, Kline & Warren has submitted a proposal to do the preliminary design work necessary to bring the THM and HAA levels into compliance at the Water Treatment Plant. The engineering work for this project will be done in phases and the costs for each phase will be determined at the end of the previous phase. The cost proposals for each phase will be brought to the Board for approval as they are needed in the form of change orders to the original Water Treatment Plant Chloramine Disinfection System contract (#130446-010). On a motion by Mr. Fricke, seconded by Mr. Heinzler, the Board accepted Change Order #1 to the Shafer, Kline and Warren contract #130446-010 to complete the preliminary design phase at a cost of $40,000.
Electric Production Director Jim Johnson reported the results from the evaluation of the two catalyst elements sent to Advanced Catalyst Company indicated that the catalyst elements are performing as they should. The problem could be with the gasket sealing area around the catalyst elements, which is being checked.
Director Johnson reported an inspector from Carlisle, along with a representative of Watkins Roofing, inspected the new roofs on the Power Plant and found no issues. A 20-year warranty will be issued for these roofs.
On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Heinzler, the Board reappointed General Manager Kyle Gibbs to represent MMU on the MSDC Board for 2015.
General Manager Kyle Gibbs explained that John Fletcher of Central Missouri Agriservice (CMA) is in the process of constructing a railroad loop track on property north of and adjacent to the Kansas City Southern Railroad between 65 Highway and Miami Street. MMU has gas, water and electric services that will need to be relocated. Engineering proposals from Lutz, Daily and Brain (LD&B); Shafer, Kline and Warren (SKW); and Utility Safety and Design Inc (USDI). indicate a total cost of approximately $55,000 to relocate these services. By letter, Mr. Fletcher has agreed to deposit $55,000 with MMU for these engineering services. On a motion by Mr. Heinzler, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board accepted the proposal from LD&B for $26,600 for the electric work, SKW’s proposal for a not-to-exceed cost of $23,000 for the water main relocation, and USDI’s estimate of a not-to-exceed cost of $5,000 for the natural gas line study.
General Manager Gibbs reported MC Power has developed an Interconnection and Operating Agreement for the 3 MW solar array which they would like to construct in Marshall. MC Power is asking that the Board request the City Council to authorize Mayor Gooden to sign the Interconnection Agreement in the event MC Power is able to purchase property within the city limits of Marshall for this project. On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Heinzler, the Board agreed to MC Power’s request.
General Manager Gibbs indicated a representative from MoPEP will be here on December 2nd to develop proposals for options at the Power Plant instead of rebuilding Unit #6. These proposals will be brought to the Board at a future meeting.
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 $ 127,485.52 ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND $ 256,550.46 SEWER REVENUE FUND $ 71,131.54 INTERNET OPERATING FUND $ 30,674.87 NATURAL GAS OPERATING FUND $ 2,599.41 ELECTRIC CONSUMERS DEPOSIT FUND $ 8,700.00
The next Board meeting will be held Wednesday, December 10, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Heinzler, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:09 a.m. to go into executive session to discuss matters under Mo Rev. Stat. Section 610.021[2] (Supp. 2009) concerning the lease, purchase or sale of real estate.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Heinzler yes
Mr. Fricke yes
Mr. Hird yes
Mr. Bryant yes