04-24-2002 HUCM
Regular Meeting
April 24, 2002
Members present: President David Wetterling; Vice President Craig Lenz;
Secretary Donald Walser; Commissioner Roger Gilmer; General Manager
Clarence Kadrmas; Business Manager Patrick Spethman and Mayor Torgerson.
President Wetterling called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Secretary Walser made a motion to approve the minutes of March 27,2002.
Vice President Lenz seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
General Manager Kadrmas discussed the McLeod Substation site work contract
payment. Brent Reiner from R & R Excavating explained work done on McLeod
substation. It was decided to have Ulteig Engineers, who were the engineers for
McLeod substation project, present at the next Commission meeting. R & R
Excavating arrears amount was discussed. Billing charges were for hitting 2 gas
lines and 1 electric line. Business Manager Spethman will review the billings
(material, labor, penalties) and contact Mr. Reiner to let Mr. Reiner know the
amount. Commission made an offer to have Mr. Reiner pay 50% of the arrears.
Vice President Lenz made a motion to ratify the payment of bills in the amount of
$2,275,606.81 (detailed listing in payables book). Commissioner Gilmer
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Vice President Lenz made a motion to approve the financial statement and
budget year-to-date. Commissioner Gilmer seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Secretary Walser made a motion to remove work order 50208, in the amount of
$20,000, for meter test station for vehicle #18. Vice President Lenz seconded
the motion and it passed unanimously.
Secretary Walser made a motion to approve Requisition #15452 (for work order
10202) to Border States Electric Supply for six 115KV capacitor coupled voltage
transformers. Commissioner Gilmer seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Vice President Lenz made a motion to approve Requisition #15463 to Dakota
Supply Group for 1/0 primary conductor for 2002. Secretary Walser seconded
the motion and it passed unanimously.
General Manager Kadrmas discussed the Replacement Switch Agreement (for
the Blaine substation) with Great River Energy. Great River Energy will install a
circuit breaker instead of Hutchinson Utilities replacing the switch. The cost to
replace the motor operated switch was estimated at $41,186. Hutchinson
Utilities will pay Great River Energy $41,186 towards the installation of a circuit
breaker. The breaker will be Great River Energy's responsibility to maintain.
Vice President Lenz made a motion to approve Replacement Switch Agreement
with Great River Energy. Secretary Walser seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Commissioner Gilmer made a motion to approve the list of charge-off accounts
as presented. Secretary Walser seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
General Manager Kadrmas reported on the Hutchinson substation.
General Manager Kadrmas and Business Manager Spethman discussed the
natural gas pipeline. Environmental Quality Board (EQB) meetings are now
being held. A meeting has to be held in each county that the line will be located.
The Recognition Banquet will be on April 26, 2002, at the Crow River Country
Club.
Vice President Lenz made a motion to increase the contribution to the City of
Hutchinson by $400 and suggest that the City Council use the increase for the
Hutchinson Jaycees. Secretary Walser seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Mayor Torgerson informed the Commission the ordinance that would require
excavation contractors acquire a license and be bonded was tabled at the last
council meeting due to wording in one paragraph. The wording has been
changed and the ordinance will be presented at the next council meeting.
New credit cards are being issued for commissioners, managers and purchasing
agent, due to the closing of the Marquette Bank.
General Manager Kadrmas gave a Gas Wells Reserve Report to the
Commissioners to review. If there are any questions about the report, contact
General Manager Kadrmas.
Regarding the legal claim against Hutchinson Utilities, Ron Traeger, Allied
adjuster for the League of Minnesota Cities, made an offer of $7,500, which was
turned down. Mr. Traeger made a new offer of $10,000; no response has been
received on the new offer.
General Manager Kadrmas presented electric underground status and schedule
for converting overhead to underground. Vice President Lenz suggested putting
this information in the Hutchinson Leader to inform the public.
Kelly Karg has been hired as administrative assistant; she will start on April 30,
2002.
Secretary Walser would like to attend a seminar on June 18, 2002; the cost of
the seminar is $225, to be reimbursed by the Hutchinson Utilities Commission.
There were no objections to Secretary Walser attending the seminar.
There being no further business, Commissioner Gilmer made a motion to adjourn
the meeting. Secretary Walser seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Donald H. Walser Secretary
ATTEST
David J. Wetterling, President
Regular Meeting
April 24, 2002
Members present: President David Wetterling; Vice President Craig Lenz•,
Secretary Donald Walser; Commissioner Roger Gilmer; General Manager
Clarence Kadrmas; Business Manager Patrick Spethman and Mayor Torgerson.
President Wetterling called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Secretary Walser made a motion to approve the minutes of March 27, 2002.
Vice President Lenz seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
General Manager Kadrmas discussed the McLeod Substation site work contract
payment. Brent Reiner from R & R Excavating explained work done on McLeod
substation. It was decided to have Ulteig Engineers, who were the engineers for
McLeod substation project, present at the next Commission meeting. R & R
Excavating arrears amount was discussed. Billing charges were for hitting 2 gas
lines and 1 electric line. Business Manager Spethman will review the billings
(material, labor, penalties) and contact Mr. Reiner to let Mr. Reiner know the
amount. Commission made an offer to have Mr. Reiner pay 50% of the arrears.
Vice President Lenz made a motion to ratify the payment of bills in the amount of
$2,275,606.81 (detailed listing in payables book). Commissioner Gilmer
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Vice President Lenz made a motion to approve the financial statement and
budget year -to -date. Commissioner Gilmer seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Secretary Walser made a motion to remove work order 50208, in the amount of
$20,000, for meter test station for vehicle #18. Vice President Lenz seconded
the motion and it passed unanimously.
Secretary Walser made a motion to approve Requisition #15452 (for work order
10202) to Border States Electric Supply for six 11 5K capacitor coupled voltage
transformers. Commissioner Gilmer seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Vice President Lenz made a motion to approve Requisition #15463 to Dakota
Supply Group for 1/0 primary conductor for 2002. Secretary Walser seconded
the motion and it passed unanimously.
General Manager Kadrmas discussed the Replacement Switch Agreement (for
the Blaine substation) with Great River Energy. Great River Energy will install a
circuit breaker instead of Hutchinson Utilities replacing the switch. The cost to
replace the motor operated switch was estimated at $41,186. Hutchinson
Utilities will pay Great River Energy $41,186 towards the installation of a circuit
breaker. The breaker will be Great River Energy's responsibility to maintain.
Vice President Lenz made a motion to approve Replacement Switch Agreement
with Great River Energy. Secretary Walser seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Commissioner Gilmer made a motion to approve the list of charge -off accounts
as presented. Secretary Walser seconded the motion-and it passed
unanimously.
General Manager Kadrmas reported on the Hutchinson substation.
General Manager Kadrmas and Business Manager Spethman discussed the
natural gas pipeline. Environmental Quality Board (EQB) meetings are now
being held. A meeting has to be held in each county that the line will be located.
The Recognition Banquet will be on April 26, 2002, at the Crow River Country
Club.
Vice President Lenz made a motion to increase the contribution to the City of
Hutchinson by $400 and suggest that the City Council use the increase for the
Hutchinson Jaycees. Secretary Walser seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Mayor Torgerson informed the Commission the ordinance that would require
excavation contractors acquire a license and be bonded was tabled at the last
council meeting due to wording in one paragraph. The wording has been
changed and the ordinance will be presented at the next council meeting.
New credit cards are being issued for commissioners, managers and purchasing
agent, due to the closing of the Marquette Bank.
General Manager Kadrmas gave a Gas Wells Reserve Report to the
Commissioners to review. If there are any questions about the report, contact
General Manager Kadrmas.
Regarding the legal claim against Hutchinson Utilities, Ron Traeger, Allied
adjuster for the League of Minnesota Cities, made an offer of $7,500, which was
turned down. Mr. Traeger made a new offer of $10,000; no response has been
received on the new offer.
General Manager Kadrmas presented electric underground status and schedule
for converting overhead to underground. Vice President Lenz suggested putting
this information in the Hutchinson Leader to inform the public.
Kelly Karg has been hired as administrative assistant; she will start on April 30,
2002.
Secretary Walser would like to attend a seminar on June 18, 2002; the cost of
the seminar is $225, to be reimbursed by the Hutchinson Utilities Commission.
There were no objections to Secretary Walser attending the seminar.
There being no further business, Commissioner Gilmer made a motion to adjourn
the meeting. Secretary Walser seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
ATTEST
Da ' J erling, President
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Donald H. Walser Secretary
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CUSTOMER CHARGE OF
NAME STATUS
DALE HABECK Skip
JAMES STRUSS Skip
CLAUDIO LOPEZ Skip
ANGELA BONDERSON Skip
CHRIS GREINER Skip
ENIKO BIRO Skip
JEAN LUNDBERG Skip
JOHN STARK JR. Skip
CYNTHIA CZECH Bankrupt
LYNN MILLER Skip
JOSEPH SCHULTZ Skip
CHARLES HALL Skip
TROY ENGEL Skip
DOLORES TUENGE Skip
F- -OVER 36 MONTHS PAST DUE
ACCOUNT AMOUNT $ DEPOSIT $ TYPE
13- 0497 -9 -00 $ 137.31 $ 50.00 Apartment
13- 0511 -5 -00 $ 294.21 $ 60.00 Apartment
32- 0022 -0 -00 $ 38.91 $ - Mobil Home
32- 0221 -2 -00 $ 276.35 $ - Mobii Home
34- 0044 -8 -00 $ 120.22 $ 50.00 Apartment
37- 0822 -3 -00 $ 12.88 $ 30.00 Apartment
05- 0197 -7 -00 $ 273.72 $ - Apartment
14- 0614 -6 -00 $ 178.92 $ 65.00 Apartment
21- 0610 -1 -00 $ 98.29 $ 40.00 Apartment
21- 0615 -4 -00 $ 219.14 $ - Apartment
21- 0634 -5 -00 $ 129.48 $ 25.00 Apartment
42- 0170 -6 -00 $ 29.46 $ 105.00 Apartment
42- 0309 -4 -00 $ 115.77 $ 55.00 Apartment
42- 0333 -7 -00 $ 97.14 $ - Apartment
TOTAL $ 2,021.80