04-30-2003 HUCM
Regular Meeting
April 30, 2003
Members present: Vice President Craig Lenz; Secretary Donald Walser; Commissioner
Marlin Torgerson; Commissioner Paul Ackland; Interim General Manager Patrick
Spethman; and Attorney Marc Sebora
Vice President Lenz called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.
Secretary Walser made a motion to approve the amended minutes of March 26,2003,
making a change to paragraph 18 to reflect that Clarence Kadrmas may act as a
consultant if the Commission chooses to use the consulting firm he is presently
employed with. Commissioner Ackland seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Commissioner Ackland made a motion to ratify the payment of bills in the amount of
$1,560,948.00 (detailed listing in payables book). Secretary Walser seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Ackland made a motion to approve the financial statements and budget
year-to-date. Secretary Walser seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Torgerson made a motion to approve the Charge Off Accounts.
Secretary Walser seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Secretary Walser made a motion to award the Bid for the Natural Gas Transmission
Line - Pipe, Valves and Fittings to Ferguson. Commissioner Ackland seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Comm issioner Ackland made a motion to approve Requisition #17469 to Process &
Technology Solutions, Inc. for an Inventory Tracking System. Commissioner Torgerson
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Secretary Walser made a motion to approve the Requested Adjustments to 2003
Capital Expenditures with the exception of AD-1, which will be tabled for 90 days.
Commissioner Ackland seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Ackland made a motion to table the discussion regarding the 2003
Energy Conservation Programs until May. Commissioner Torgerson seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Natural Gas Division Director John Webster presented an update on the Natural Gas
Transmission Pipeline Project. Land Agent Jeff Logan presented an update on the
Condemnation Proceedings.
Production Division Director Don Merkins presented an update on Unit 9 and HUC
power support while 3M tested breakers.
Interim General Manager Patrick Spethman presented an update on HUC's
implementation of a credit card payment system which includes the ability to pay via the
HUC Web Site and an update on the 3M Feeder Upgrade.
A resolution regarding authorization for banking signature cards and wire transfers will
be on the agenda for the May Commission Meeting.
Commissioner Torgerson will attend the Labor Management Meeting on Wednesday,
May 14, 2003 at 1 :00 p.m.
Secretary Walser made a motion to approve the transfer of street light and signal
responsibility from the City of Hutchinson to HUC. Commissioner Torgerson seconded
the motion and it passed with 3 ayes and 1 nay.
Commissioner Torgerson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:05 p.m.
Commissioner Ackland seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Donald H. Walser, Secretary
ATTEST
Craig R. Lenz, Vice President
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Regular Meeting
April 30, 2003 -
Members present: Vice President Craig Lenz; Secretary Donald Walser; Commissioner
Marlin Torgerson; Commissioner Paul Ackland; Interim General Manager Patrick
Spethman; and Attorney Marc Sebora
Vice President Lenz called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.
Secretary Walser made a motion to approve the amended minutes of March 26, 2003,
making a change to paragraph 18 to reflect that Clarence Kadrmas may act as a
consultant if the Commission chooses to use the consulting firm he is presently
employed with. Commissioner Ackland seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Commissioner Ackland made a motion to ratify the payment of bills in the amount of
$1,560,948:00 (detailed listing in payables book). Secretary Walser seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Ackland made a motion to approve the financial statements and budget
year -to -date. Secretary Walser seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Torgerson made a motion to approve the Charge Off Accounts.
Secretary Walser seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Secretary Walser made a motion to award the Bid for the Natural Gas Transmission
Line — Pipe, Valves and Fittings to Ferguson. Commissioner Ackland seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Ackland made a motion to approve Requisition #17469 to Process &
Technology Solutions, Inc. for an Inventory Tracking System. Commissioner Torgerson
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Secretary Walser made a motion to approve the Requested Adjustments to 2003
Capital Expenditures with the exception of AD -1, which will be tabled for 90 days.
Commissioner Ackland seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Ackland made a motion to table the discussion regarding the 2003
Energy Conservation Programs until May. Commissioner Torgerson seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Natural Gas Division Director John Webster presented an update on the Natural Gas
Transmission Pipeline Project. Land Agent Jeff Logan presented an update on the
Condemnation Proceedings.
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Production Division Director Don Merkins presented an update on Unit 9 and HUC
power support while 3M tested breakers.
Interim General Manager Patrick Spethman presented an update on HUC's
implementation of a credit card payment system which includes the ability to pay via the
HUC Web Site and an update on the 3M Feeder Upgrade.
A resolution regarding authorization for banking signature cards and wire transfers will
be on the agenda for the May Commission Meeting.
Commissioner Torgerson will attend the Labor Management Meeting on Wednesday,
May 14, 2003 at 1:00 p.m.
Secretary Walser made a motion to approve the transfer of street light and signal
responsibility from the City of Hutchinson to HUC. Commissioner Torgerson seconded
the motion and it passed with 3 ayes and 1 nay.
Commissioner Torgerson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:05 p.m.
Commissioner Ackland seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
ATTEST ~�
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Donald H. Walser, Secretary
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