"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.
On a motion by Mr. Heinzler, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board approved the agenda as presented.
On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the following Board of Public Words officers were elected by acclamation for 2015 following historical rotation:
Jim Heinzler, President Spencer Fricke, Vice President Chuck Hird, Secretary
Mr. Heinzler assumed the chair.
General Manager Kyle Gibbs reviewed the safety briefing. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed on a motion by Mr. Bryant, seconded by Mr. Fricke.
Electric Distribution Director Jeff Bergstrom discussed the need for annual brush clearing services on the transmission line. On a motion by Mr. Bryant, seconded by Mr. Hird, the Board approved requesting bids for annual brush clearing services.
Electric Production Director Jim Johnson reported that Units #10 and #11 passed the NESHAP RICE Rule emission testing requirements.
Employee Relations Manager Megan Baldridge reported a conditional offer of employment has been made for the Network Technician position pending pre-employment screening. Ms. Baldridge also reported the position of Customer Service Representative Supervisor in Administrative Services has been filled by Mayra Ruiz (currently the Bilingual Customer Service Representative). Applications will be accepted for Bilingual Customer Service Representative.
Administrative Services Director Ken Gieringer presented a brief summary of the types of transactions the Customer Service area handles monthly.
General Manager Kyle Gibbs discussed the Annual Report given to the Board for their review and approval. General Manager Gibbs also updated the Board on the status of the Missouri Valley College territorial agreement amendment. The comment period has been extended until January 22, 2015, allowing KCPL time to review the agreement. Legislative issues related to utilities were also discussed.
On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Bryant, accounts payable were approved and warrants ordered issued from the following funds:
WATER OPERATING FUND $ 204,259.87 ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND $ 1,587,899.90 SEWER REVENUE FUND $ 207,824.38 INTERNET OPERATING FUND $ 37,601.03 NATURAL GAS OPERATING FUND $ 3,650.12 ELECTRIC CONSUMERS DEPOSIT FUND $ 6,001.00
On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the next Board meeting will be Friday, January 30, 2015.
On a motion by Mr. Fricke, seconded by Mr. Hird, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:00 a.m.