"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. Safety Specialist Daniel Morton reviewed the safety briefing. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed on a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Fricke.
Electric Distribution Director Jeff Bergstrom reported on the need to upgrade a section of conductor on feeder 14 to support load growth at the Industrial Park and property in the adjoining area. On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board approved re-conductoring feeder 14B from Miami Substation to the Industrial Park.
Employee Relations Manager Megan Baldridge presented revisions to the Personnel Policy concerning the on-call and automobile usage policies to include discontinuing the practice of on-call employees commuting in an MMU vehicle. On a motion by Mr. Fricke, seconded by Mr. Heinzler, the Board approved revising the Personnel Policy regarding on-call, call-out, and automobile usage policies, effective January 11, 2015.
Ms. Baldrige also presented a revision to the Personnel Policy allowing employees to receive payment for unused personal time annually in December beginning in 2015. On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board approved revising the Personnel Policy regarding personal time, effective January 1, 2015.
Mr. Morton reviewed injuries that have occurred this calendar year.
Electric Production Director Jim Johnson reported on the costs associated with rebuilding Unit #6 after an EthosEnergy Power Plant Services, LLC, engineer evaluated the Unit #6 generator. Discussion as to whether or not to rebuild the unit was held. On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board authorized management to proceed with initiation of repairs to Unit #6 using the sole source OEM supplier of EthosEnergy Power Plant Services, LLC.
Environmental Services Director Ginny Ismay reported on the THM/HAA Reduction Project and receipt of another notice of violation of the THM maximum contaminant level. Notices will be mailed to customers with the December utility bills.
Mr. Hird left the meeting at 9:22 a.m.
General Manager Kyle Gibbs updated the Board on the MC Power Solar Project. The company is looking for property suitable for their project.
General Manager Gibbs will be meeting with MoPEP staff this week and will ask for input regarding the Unit #6 rebuild.
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 $ 104,563.01 ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND $ 1,201,490.70 SEWER REVENUE FUND $ 100,997.76 INTERNET OPERATING FUND $ 21,061.10 NATURAL GAS OPERATING FUND $ 2,410.07 ELECTRIC CONSUMERS DEPOSIT FUND $ -0-
The next Board meeting will be held Wednesday, December 31, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Heinzler, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:38 a.m.