"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. Also present were Mr. Jeremy Boedeker; and Councilman Ron Duvall.
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. Hird, seconded by Mr. Bryant.
The Board heard concerns from guest Jeremy Boedeker regarding crop damage due to a flow line breaks and the number of breaks occurring in a 5,000 foot section starting at Straddle Creek going north to Salt Fork Creek. He stated there have been three water main breaks in this area since March 1, 2015. Mr. Boedeker stated that, at times, it causes a lot of damage and he would like to find some sort of solution. Underground Facilities Director, Monty Chase responded that the main is buried shallow in this area and that they have had problems with this section since 1946. The major cause is due to ground shifting, creating a force on the pipe bells causing them to break. The best solution is to replace the water main, but is a very costly expense. The Board thanked Mr. Boedeker for coming and told him they would discuss the problem in further detail and would get back with him at a later date.
Underground Facilities Director, Monty Chase updated the Board on the RFQ's for the North English Lift Station that were open April 9. Based on those qualifications, Director Chase recommended approval from the Board to use Larkin Lamp Rynearson's engineering services. On a motion made by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Hird, the Board approved the recommendation from Director Chase to negotiate a price with Larkin Lamp Rynearson to provide engineering services for the redesign and construction of the North English Lift Station.
Director Chase also updated the Board that the water main replacement on East Slater and the water main installation at Fox Creek Villas are being alternately worked on based on weather.
Director Chase provided more detailed information to the Board regarding the flow line and the break that occurred as previously discussed with Mr. Boedeker. At the current time, patching and repairing seems to be the only feasible option. Director Chase will gather more information and provide a possible solution.
Electric Distribution Director, Jeff Bergstrom, updated the Board on the LED Street and Area Lighting. CREE will provide six test units for 60 days. If the evaluation period is satisfactory the move will be made to change from high pressure sodium fixtures to the LED lights for replacing the 100 watt area lights as needed.
Electric Production Director Jim Johnson updated the Board on Unit #6 Generator. We have installed the rotor. When installing the bull gear & pinion gear, the Technical Field Advisor didn't like the look of the bearings. He noticed some of the babbiting was delaminating and suggested they not be installed before having them redone. They were boxed and shipped May 13, to Plant Maintenance Engineering. It will cost approximately $15,000 to repair the four different bearings. In addition, Ethos informed Director Johnson that they will be doing some endurance testing on some of the spare coils that were made for but not used in our generator. The testing will provide a life expectancy of the insulation on the coils. These test results should be provided on May 29. Director Johnson has decided to wait until the endurance test results are received before completing the reassembly of the generator. June 1, is the tentative reassembly start date.
General Manager Kyle Gibbs reported to the Board on the Central Missouri Ag Services Project. The bid openings for relocating the natural gas line, electric lines and water lines are scheduled. During the pre-bid meeting, on May 12, for the relocation of the natural gas line it was determined that the supply to the power plant will be lost for approximately one week. Plans to minimize this problem are being worked through.
General Manager Gibbs reported that the draft lease contract for the MC Power Solar Project has been delayed.
General Manager Gibbs updated the Board on the sale of the Spec Building. It has been finalized. When the money is received, MMU will need an ordinance from the City to return the remainder of the property at 904 Industrial Drive back to MSDC. On a motion made by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Bryant the Board requests the City Council to authorize the Mayor to sign an Ordinance to return the remainder of the property at 904 Industrial Drive back to MSDC upon completion of the sale to Mid-West Storage Solutions, LLC.
General Manager Gibbs informed the Board he was contacted by Habitat for Humanity requesting volunteers. He will be sending out a volunteer sign-up sheet allowing our employee's to volunteer one day of work, for those who wish to participate. MMU will pay our employee's for up to 8 hours while volunteering.
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 $131,387.40 ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND $1,045,577.94 SEWER REVENUE FUND $153,113.75 INTERNET OPERATING FUND $24,108.33 NATURAL GAS OPERATING FUND $2,359.54 ELECTRIC CONSUMERS DEPOSIT FUND $3,000.00 SEWER EQUIPMENT FUND $59,747.48
The next Board meeting will be Thursday, May 28, 2015.
The Board voted unanimously to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:40 a.m. to go into executive session to discuss matters under Mo Rev. Stat. Section 610.021(Supp. 2009) [ 2 ] lease, purchase or sale of real estate.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Bryant, yes
Mr. Hird, yes
Mr. Fricke, yes
Mr. Heinzler, yes