"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, Secretary; and Ken Bryant, member. Also present was Tadar Wazir. Secretary Chuck Hird was absent.
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.
The following bids for Water Line Relocation on the CMA Project were opened June 2.
Total Bid $ | Bid Bond | |
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H2 Construction Waverly, MO | $139,100. | YES |
Coleman's Plumbing Marshall, MO | $135,000. | NO |
Triple C Underground Odessa, MO | $211,700. | YES |
Travis Hodge Hauling LLC Lake Ozark, MO | $209,200. | YES |
Underground Facilities Director Monty Chase reviewed the bids with the Board. The low bid did not fill out the proper paperwork or provide a bid bond. On a motion made by Mr. Bryant, seconded by Mr. Fricke, the Board approved requesting an ordinance from the City Council authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract with H2 Construction of Waverly, MO. in the amount of $139,100.
The following bids for the 13.2kV Line Relocation and 161kV Pole Replacement were opened May 27.
13.2kV Line Relocation Lump Sum $ | 161kV tangent structure single pole Replacement Lump Sum $ | Bid Bond Yes/No | |
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L.E. Meyers Co Marshalltown, IA | No | No | No |
PAR Electrical Contractors, Inc Clinton, MO | $151,527 | $36,817 | Yes |
Electric Distribution Director Jeff Bergstrom reviewed the bids with the Board. He was able to negotiate a lower lump sum amount on the 161kV tangent structure single pole replacement down to $25,280. Director Bergstrom also mentioned that LE Meyers sent in a letter declining to bid. On a motion made by Mr. Fricke, seconded by Mr. Bryant, the Board approved requesting an ordinance from the City Council to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with PAR Electrical Contractors, Inc. of Clinton Mo in the amount of $151,527 for the13.2kV line relocation, and the amount of $25,280 for the 161kV tangent structure single pole replacement.
Electric Production Director Jim Johnson updated the Board about the Unit #6 Generator. They are currently in the alignment phase. Ethos Energy is testing our spare coils for endurance. So far, none of those spare coils being tested have completed a full endurance test. Ethos Energy feels the spare coils may have been damaged during shipment and will be gathering some of the others to test. When they complete the endurance testing Director Johnson will have a recommendation on how to proceed.
Environmental Services Director Ginny Ismay reviewed the first quarter 2015 THM/HAA sampling averages with the Board.
Administrative Services Director Ken Gieringer noted the notice for the proposed electric rate increases have been sent out and hasn’t received any reactions from the public yet. Director Gieringer also stated he has purchased the required Railroad Protective Liability Insurance as required by Southern Star for the CMA rail loop project.
Employee Relations Director Megan Baldridge informed the Board she has started reviewing the Employee Health Benefits and is also reviewing different providers for the Section 125 Flex Plan.
General Manager Kyle Gibbs updated the Board of the MPUA meetings he attended last week. Gridliance went public in April. MJMEUC will partner with them to build future transmission. MC Power is working on a lease agreement, it should arrive by the July 2, board meeting. They are anticipating starting construction in the fall.
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 $162,008.88 ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND $1,070,855.09 SEWER REVENUE FUND $157,969.48 INTERNET OPERATING FUND $31,028.80 NATURAL GAS OPERATING FUND $32,670.46 ELECTRIC CONSUMERS DEPOSIT FUND $13,200.00
The next Board meeting will be Thursday, July 2, 2015.
The Board voted unanimously to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:00 a.m. to go into executive session to discuss matters under RSMo Section 610.021(Supp. 2009) [1] legal, confidential or privileged information.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Fricke, yes
Mr. Bryant, yes
Mr. Heinzler, yes