"Providing Hometown Reliability"
The Board of Public Works convened in 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. Guest present was1 Dennis Stith.
The Board approved the agenda as presented. Employee Relations Director Megan Baldridge reviewed the safety briefing.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed on a motion by Mr. Bryant, seconded by Mr. Hird.
Electric Distribution Director Jeff Bergstrom asked the Board for approval to request quotes to have the Miami #1 Substation roof recoated. On a motion made by Chuck Hird, seconded by Mr. Fricke the Board approved to request quotes to have the Miami 31 Substation roof re-coated.
Environmental Services Director Ginny Ismay presented the Board information on the THM reduction project. Director Ismay provided the Board with change order #3 that authorizes them to proceed with the final design, bidding and construction contract administration phase of the project. On a motion made by Mr. Fricke, seconded by Mr. Hird the Board approved to proceed with the final design, bidding and construction oversight to be done by Shafer, Kline and Warren. Director Ismay also updated the Board that the cleaning of the east drying bed is complete. And, the DNR inspection report was received on September 14. A response from MMU is due by September 30. Director Ismay has sent a letter requesting an extension for response.
Electric Production Director Jim Johnson presented the Board with a list of the bids received for the Unit #6 battery replacement project. The following bids were received and reviewed with the Board:
Stationary Lead Acid Battery String | Battery Rack | Battery Charger | Spill Containment System | Delivery & Installation Date after Award | |
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Ash Battery Systems 6200 Merriam Drive Shawnee Mission, KS | $29,460 | $984 | $4,264 | $1,077 | 10-12 wks CD's |
Cleaves - Bessmer - Marietti, Inc. 6220 Blue Ridge Cut-Off, Ste 100 Kansas City, MO | $20,178 + 272.24 fr ($20,450.24) OR $15,228 + freight | $316.20 +$173.50 fr ($489.70) | $3,325.80 | $927.60 + $99.71 f ($1,027.31) | 3-4 wks + 8-10 wks See bid |
Storage Battery Systems, Inc. N56W16665 Ridgewood Dr. Menomonee Falls, WI | $12,126 | $898.56 | $4,029.30 | $984 | 2-3 wks or ready to ship |
Weisler and Associates 1 McBride & Son Center Drive, Ste 240 Chesterfield, MO | $17,335 + f | $705.40 | $4,407 | $1,907.60 | ? |
Director Johnson informed the Board that only one bid met the specifications requested. Director Johnson recommended to the Board to accept the bid from Weisler and Associates in the amount of $24,355 + freight. On a motion made by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Bryant the Board approved to accept the bid from Weisler and Associates to replace the batteries for Unit #6 for the amount of $24,355 + freight.
Administrative Services Director Ken Gieringer updated the Board that the insurance claim for Unit #6 repairs has been completed. Also, the CMA project is complete but final paperwork is needed. Director Gieringer reminded the Board to review the 2015-2016 budget draft received at the September 3, meeting. It will be presented at the next meeting for approval.
Employee Relations Director Megan Baldridge updated the Board on the 2016 Employee Health Benefits. The health insurance broker has been gathering proposals from various insurance carriers. The medical insurance carrier is expected to increase the rates by 9.9%. The Employee Appreciation lunch is scheduled for October 27.
General Manager Gibbs is attending the MPUA Annual Conference. In his absence, Director Gieringer mentioned to the Board that MVC has approved the bid for new housing construction that will begin next week, which will involve the Underground Facilities and Electric Distribution Departments. And, MC Power is working on getting 'no shadow' agreements from businesses surrounding the solar farm.
On a motion by Mr. Bryant, seconded by Mr. Hird, accounts payable were approved and warrants ordered issued from the following funds:
WATER OPERATING FUND $ 224,499.06 ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND $ 1,049,976.46 SEWER REVENUE FUND $ 106,329.51 INTERNET OPERATING FUND $ 25,333.88 NATURAL GAS OPERATING FUND $ 144,338.81 Total $ 1,550,477.72
The next Board meeting will be Thursday, October 1, 2015.
On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr.Fricke, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:04 a.m.