"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 Jim Heinzler, President; Spencer Fricke, Vice President; Chuck Hird, Secretary; and Ken Bryant, member.
On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Bryant, the Board approved the agenda 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. Bryant, seconded by Mr. Fricke.
Electric Production Director Jim Johnson reported the Lorain crane and the 6 ½-ton auxiliary hoist have been repaired and both are back in service.
Environmental Services Director Ginny Ismay reported on a meeting with wholesale customers concerning the THM/HAA Reduction Project.
Electric Distribution Director Jeff Bergstrom reported that Poor Boy Tree Service started January 26th on the north end of town. Independent Electric will start breaker maintenance at Miami and Southeast Substations in early February.
Employee Relations Manager Megan Baldridge updated the Board on the Executive Secretary position. Jennifer March will assume that position February 2, 2015.
General Manager Kyle Gibbs reported he and Electric Distribution Director Jeff Bergstrom met with Missouri Valley College (MVC) and KCPL concerning the territory agreement to serve the new facility for MVC.
General Manager Gibbs also gave the Board an update on the possible insurance claim on Unit #6.
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 $ 93,215.67 ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND $ 210,021.97 SEWER REVENUE FUND $ 95,883.36 INTERNET OPERATING FUND $ 23,000.56 NATURAL GAS OPERATING FUND $ 355.02 ELECTRIC CONSUMERS DEPOSIT FUND $ 2,600.00
The next Board meeting will be Thursday, February 12, 2015.
The Board voted unanimously to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:52 a.m. and go into executive session to discuss matters under Mo Rev. Stat. Section 610.021 [2] (Supp. 2009) concerning the purchase or sale of real estate. Roll call vote:
Mr. Fricke yes
Mr. Hird yes
Mr. Bryant yes
Mr. Heinzler yes