06-28-2000 HUCMCommission Meeting
June 28, 2000
Members Present: Vice President Paul Ackland; Secretary David Wetterling;
Commissioner, Douglas Ward; Commissioner Craig Lenz; Patrick Spethman
Manager - Business Division; Don Nelson Manager — Electric Division and John
Webster — Manager Natural Gas Division.
Vice President Ackland called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Secretary Wetterling made a motion to accept the minutes of May 31, 2000, as
written. Seconded by Commissioner Ward, the motion carried.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion to ratify the payment of bills in the amount of
$2,936,822.54 (detailed listing is in payables book). Secretary Wetterling
seconded the motion which carried.
Secretary Wetterling made a motion to approve the financial statements and the
budget year -to -date. Commissioner Lenz seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion to include with our next payment to the City
of Hutchinson, $400.00 requesting that amount be given to the Hutchinson
Jaycees. Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion to call for bids for Sonic Nozzle Proving
System (natural gas meter tester). Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously.
Secretary Wetterling made a motion to call for bids for 115 kV line wood poles.
Commissioner Ward seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Secretary Wetterling made a motion to call for bids for 115 kV line post
insulators. Commissioner Lenz seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Ward made a motion to call for bids for 115 kV line conductors.
Commissioner Lenz seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion to call for bids for a digger derrick truck.
Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Secretary Wetterling made a motion to award the bid for two (2) 230 kV outdoor
circuit breakers to Alstrom USA, Inc. Commissioner Ward seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion to award the bid for 115 kV outdoor circuit
breakers to Alstrom USA, Inc. Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
Commissioner Ward made a motion to approved requisition #13293 for global
positioning equipment. Seconded by Commissioner Lenz the motion passed
unanimously.
After discussion, Commissioner Lenz made a motion not to exceed $48,000.00
for a Natural Gas Pipeline Consultant. Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Ward made a motion to approve the Operations and Maintenance
Manual and the Emergency Plan for the Natural Gas Division. Commissioner
Lenz seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Business Manager Spethman informed the commission that the new Unit #9 is
awaiting accreditation and the final walk- through for the building renovation is
scheduled for Friday, June 30.
Information from Attorney Sebora's office indicates that a new law has been
signed to move the call for bids amount from $25,000.00 to $50,000.00.
Commissioner Lenz will be available for the Labor /Management meeting on July
5t" at 8:00 a.m.
Commissioners Ward and Lenz will be available to sign checks on July 3rd
Vice President Ackland stated that the title for Clarence Kadrmas shall remain
General Manager.
There being no further business, Secretary Wetterling made a motion to adjourn.
The motion was seconded the Commissioner Ward and passed unanimously.
David J. Wetterling, Secretary
ATTEST
Paul Ackland, Vice President
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Commission Meeting
June 28, 2000
Members Present: Vice President Paul Ackland; Secretary David Wetterling;
Commissioner, Douglas Ward; Commissioner Craig Lenz; Patrick Spethman
Manager - Business Division; Don Nelson Manager — Electric Division and John
Webster — Manager Natural Gas Division.
Vice President Ackland called the meeting to order at 3 :00 p.m.
Secretary Wetterling made a motion to accept the minutes of May 31, 2000, as
written. Seconded by Commissioner Ward, the motion carried.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion to ratify the payment of bills in the amount of
$2,936,822.54 (detailed listing is in payables book). Secretary Wetterling
seconded the motion which carried.
Secretary Wetterling made a motion to approve the financial statements and the
budget year -to -date. Commissioner Lenz seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion to include with our next payment to the City
of Hutchinson, $400.00 requesting that amount be given to the Hutchinson
Jaycees. Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion to call for bids for Sonic Nozzle Proving
System (natural gas meter tester). Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously.
Secretary Wetterling made a motion to call for bids for 115 kV line wood poles.
Commissioner Ward seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Secretary Wetterling made a motion to call for bids for 115 kV line post
insulators. Commissioner Lenz seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Ward made a motion to call for bids for 115 kV line conductors.
Commissioner Lenz seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion to call for bids for a digger derrick truck.
Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Secretary Wetterling made a motion to award the bid for two (2) 230 kV outdoor
circuit breakers to Alstrom USA, Inc. Commissioner Ward seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously.
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Commissioner Lenz made a motion to award the bid for 115 kV outdoor circuit
breakers to Alstrom USA, Inc. Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
Commissioner Ward made a motion to approved requisition #13293 for global
positioning equipment. Seconded by Commissioner Lenz the motion passed
unanimously.
After discussion, Commissioner Lenz made a motion not to exceed $48,000.00
for a Natural Gas Pipeline Consultant. Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Ward made a motion to approve the Operations and Maintenance
Manual and the Emergency Plan for the Natural Gas Division. Commissioner
Lenz seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Business Manager Spethman informed the commission that the new Unit #9 is
awaiting accreditation and the final walk- through for the building renovation is
scheduled for Friday, June 30.
Information from Attorney Sebora's office indicates that a new law has been
signed to move the call for bids amount from $25,000.00 to $50,000.00.
Commissioner Lenz will be available for the Labor /Management meeting on July
5th at 8:00 a.m.
Commissioners Ward and Lenz will be available to sign checks on July 3`d
Vice President Ackland stated that the title for Clarence Kadrmas shall remain
General Manager.
There being no further business, Secretary Wetteding made a motion to adjourn.
The motion was seconded the Commissioner Ward and passed unanimously.
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David J._W erling, Secretary
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ATTEST c
Pa I Ackland, Vice resident
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
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"Sonic Nozzle Proving System"
HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION
HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA
Notice is hereby given that the Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the City of
Hutchinson, Hutchinson, Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as the Owner, will receive
sealed Bids at the Hutchinson Utilities office until 9:00 a.m. on the 25th day of July, 2000,
and will publicly open and read aloud such Bids on the following work and equipment:
"Sonic Nozzle Proving System"
Proposals shall be properly endorsed and delivered in an envelope marked,
"Sonic Nozzle Proving System" and shall be addressed to: Hutchinson Utilities
Commission of the City of Hutchinson, 225 Michigan Street, Hutchinson, Minnesota
55350.
All proposals shall be submitted in duplicate on the Bidder's own letterhead in
facsimile of the Proposal Form enclosed in the Specifications, or by utilizing the
Proposal Form enclosed with the Specifications by typing the official name of the Bidder
at the top of the form.
Each proposal shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond, made payable to the
Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the City of Hutchinson, Hutchinson, Minnesota, in the
amount of five per cent (5 %) of the Bid, as a guarantee that the Bidder will enter into the
proposed Contract and provide a Performance Bond after his Bid shall have been
accepted.
The successful Bidder shall furnish a Performance Bond in an amount equal to
one hundred per cent (100 %) of the Contract price to the Owner prior to the approval of
the Contract.
No Bidder may withdraw his Bid or Proposal for a Period of thirty (30) days after
date of opening of Bids.
At the aforementioned time and place, or at such later time and Place as the
Owner then may fix, the Owner will act upon Proposals received and with its sole
discretion may award Contract(s) for the furnishing of said equipment.
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The work shall be started within ten (10) days after award of Contract(s).
Specifications and Plans are available at the Office of the Hutchinson Utilities,
225 Michigan Street, Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350.
The Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the City of Hutchinson, Hutchinson,
Minnesota reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
By �.
Paul Ackland, ice President
Date June 28, 2000
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By
Davi W erling, Secretary
Date June 28, 2000
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR
"115 KV Line Wood Poles"
HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION
HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA
Notice is hereby given that the Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the City of
Hutchinson, Hutchinson, Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as the Owner, will receive
sealed Bids at the Hutchinson Utilities office until 10:00 a.m. on the 25th day of July,
2000, and will publicly open and read aloud such Bids on the following work and
equipment:
"115 KV Line Wood Poles"
Proposals shall be properly endorsed and delivered in an envelope marked,
"115 KV Line Wood Poles" and shall be addressed to: Hutchinson Utilities
Commission of the City of Hutchinson, 225 Michigan Street SE, Hutchinson, Minnesota
55350.
All proposals shall be submitted in duplicate on the Bidder's own letterhead in
facsimile of the Proposal Form enclosed in the Specifications, or by utilizing the
Proposal Form enclosed with the Specifications by typing the official name of the Bidder
at the top of the form.
Each proposal shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond, made payable to the
Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the City of Hutchinson, Hutchinson, Minnesota, in the
amount of five per cent (5 %) of the Bid, as a guarantee that the Bidder will enter into the
proposed Contract and provide a Performance Bond after his Bid shall have been
accepted.
No Bidder may withdraw his Bid or Proposal for a Period of thirty (30) days after
date of opening of Bids.
At the aforementioned time and place, or at such later time and Place as the
Owner then may fix, the Owner will act upon Proposals received and with its sole
discretion may award Contract(s) for the furnishing of said equipment.
The work shall be started within ten (10) days after award of Contract(s).
Specifications and Plans are available at the Office of the Hutchinson Utilities,
Specifications and Plans are available at the Office of the Hutchinson Utilities,
225 Michigan Street, Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350.
The Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the City of Hutchinson, Hutchinson,
Minnesota reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
By I U P
Paul Ackland, Vice President
Date June 28, 2000
ATTE ED
By
bii'v"' J. )%etterline, Secretary
Date June 28, 2000
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR
"115 KV Line — Post Insulators"
HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION
HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA
Notice is hereby given that the Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the City of
Hutchinson, Hutchinson, Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as the Owner, will receive
sealed Bids at the Hutchinson Utilities office until 11:00 a.m. on the 25th day of July,
2000, and will publicly open and read aloud such Bids on the following work and
equipment:
"115 KV Line — Post Insulators"
Proposals shall be properly endorsed and delivered in an envelope marked,
"115 KV Line — Post Insulators" and shall be addressed to: Hutchinson Utilities
Commission of the City of Hutchinson, 225 Michigan Street SE, Hutchinson, Minnesota
55350.
All proposals shall be submitted in duplicate on the Bidder's own letterhead in
facsimile of the Proposal Form enclosed in the Specifications, or by utilizing the
Proposal Form enclosed with the Specifications by typing the official name of the Bidder
at the top of the form.
Each proposal shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond, made payable to the
Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the City of Hutchinson, Hutchinson, Minnesota, in the
amount of five per cent (5 %) of the Bid, as a guarantee that the Bidder will enter into the
proposed Contract and provide a Performance Bond after his Bid shall have been
accepted.
No Bidder may withdraw his Bid or Proposal for a Period of thirty (30) days after
date of opening of Bids.
At the aforementioned time and place, or at such later time and Place as the
Owner then may fix, the Owner will act upon Proposals received and with its sole
discretion may award Contract(s) for the furnishing of said equipment.
The work shall be started within ten (10) days after award of Contract(s).
225 Michigan Street, Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350.
The Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the City of Hutchinson, Hutchinson,
Minnesota reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
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Paul Ackland, Vice President
Date June 28, 2000
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Date June 28, 2000
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR
"115 KV Line - Conductors"
HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION
HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA
Notice is hereby given that the Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the City of
Hutchinson, Hutchinson, Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as the Owner, will receive
sealed Bids at the Hutchinson Utilities office until 1:00 p.m. on the 25v' day of July,
2000, and will publicly open and read aloud such Bids on the following work and
equipment:
"115 KV Line - Conductors"
Proposals shall be properly endorsed and delivered in an envelope marked,
"115 KV Line - Conductors" and shall be addressed to: Hutchinson Utilities
Commission of the City of Hutchinson, 225 Michigan Street SE, Hutchinson, Minnesota
55350.
All proposals shall be submitted in duplicate on the Bidder's own letterhead in
facsimile of the Proposal Form enclosed in the Specifications, or by utilizing the
Proposal Form enclosed with the Specifications by typing the official name of the Bidder
at the top of the form.
Each proposal shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond, made payable to the
Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the City of Hutchinson, Hutchinson, Minnesota, in the
amount of five per cent (5 %) of the Bid, as a guarantee that the Bidder will enter into the
proposed Contract and provide a Performance Bond after his Bid shall have been
accepted.
No Bidder may withdraw his Bid or Proposal for a Period of thirty (30) days after
date of opening of Bids.
At the aforementioned time and place, or at such later time and Place as the
Owner then may fix, the Owner will act upon Proposals received and with its sole
discretion may award Contract(s) for the furnishing of said equipment.
The work shall be started within ten (10) days after award of Contract(s).
Specifications and Plans are available at the Office of the Hutchinson Utilities,
225 Michigan Street, Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350.
The Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the City of Hutchinson, Hutchinson,
Minnesota reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
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Paul L. Ackland, Vice President
Date June 28, 2000
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Date June 28, 2000
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR
"Digger Derrick Truck"
HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION
HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA
Notice is hereby given that the Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the City of
Hutchinson, Hutchinson, Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as the Owner, will receive
sealed Bids at the Hutchinson Utilities office until 1:30 p.m. on the 25th day of July,
2000, and will publicly open and read aloud such Bids on the following work and
equipment:
"Digger Derrick Truck"
Proposals shall be properly endorsed and delivered in an envelope marked,
"Digger Derrick Truck" and shall be addressed to: Hutchinson Utilities Commission of
the City of Hutchinson, 225 Michigan Street SE, Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350.
All proposals shall be submitted in duplicate on the Bidder's own letterhead in
facsimile of the Proposal Form enclosed in the Specifications, or by utilizing the
Proposal Form enclosed with the Specifications by typing the official name of the Bidder
at the top of the form.
Each proposal shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond, made payable to the
Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the City of Hutchinson, Hutchinson, Minnesota, in the
amount of five per cent (5 %) of the Bid, as a guarantee that the Bidder will enter into the
proposed Contract and provide a Performance Bond after his Bid shall have been
accepted.
No Bidder may withdraw his Bid or Proposal for a Period of thirty (30) days after
date of opening of Bids.
At the aforementioned time and place, or at such later time and Place as the
Owner then may fix, the Owner will act upon Proposals received and with its sole
discretion may award Contract(s) for the furnishing of said equipment.
The work shall be started within ten (10) days after award of Contract(s).
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Specifications and Plans are available at the Office of the Hutchinson Utilities,
225 Michigan Street, Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350.
The Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the City of Hutchinson, Hutchinson,
Minnesota reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
By Z f4a"-�) if
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Paul AcklJand, ice President
Date June 28, 2000
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Date June 28 2000
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