06-25-2003 HUCM
Regular Meeting
June 25, 2003
Members present: President David Wetterling; Vice President Craig Lenz; Secretary
Donald Walser; Commissioner Paul Ackland; Interim General Manager Patrick
Spethman; and Attorney Marc Sebora
President Wetterling called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Vice President Lenz made a motion to approve the minutes of May 28,2003. Secretary
Walser seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Vice President Lenz made a motion to ratify the payment of bills in the amount of
$9,576,288.91 (detailed listing in payables book). Secretary Walser seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Secretary Walser made a motion to approve the financial statements and budget year to
date. Commissioner Ackland seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Vice President Lenz made a motion to approve adjustments to the Work Order Update.
Commissioner Ackland seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Comm issioner Ackland made a motion to approve Requisition #17741 to Layne
Minnesota Company (Work Order #20301) for the installation of 8' x 28' concrete
caisson for structure #3 of the MCBH 115kV line. Vice President Lenz seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Secretary Walser made a motion to approve Requisition #17708 to Cigma LLC for
inventory. Commissioner Ackland seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Secretary Walser made a motion to approve the Northern Border Interconnect
Agreement. Vice President Lenz seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Ackland made a motion to award the bid for the following Measurement
Stations to Energy Meter Systems Inc based on their meeting specifications upon
review. Vice President Lenz seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
a. Hutchinson TBS #1
b. Hutchinson TBS #2
c. New Ulm Interconnect
d. Fairfax Interconnect
Commissioner Ackland made a motion to approve the Updated Billing Cycle Process,
which will increase the 2 cycle billing schedule to a 5 cycle billing schedule. Secretary
Walser seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Discussed Updating Policies and Requirements Information. No action taken - tabled
until the July meeting. Commissioners will review and comment on the documentation
presented.
Division Updates were presented.
Hutchinson City Ordinance No. 02-308 discussion.
Secretary Walser excused himself during this discussion.
Bill Krakowski, representing Duininck Brothers, attended the meeting stating that
Duininck took the proper precautions to avoid the gas lines they damaged.
The Commission is requiring payment of $576.80 to compensate for damages.
The Commission made a decision regarding an employee who was reimbursed
inappropriately. Attorney Marc Sebora was requested to coordinate a resolution.
Commissioner Ackland made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:30 p.m. Vice
President Lenz seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Donald H. Walser, Secretary
ATTEST
David J. Wetterling, President
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Regular Meeting
June 25, 2003
Members present: President David Wetterling; Vice President Craig Lenz; Secretary
Donald Walser; Commissioner Paul Ackland; Interim General Manager Patrick
Spethman; and Attorney Marc Sebora
President Wetterling called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Vice President Lenz made a motion to approve the minutes of May 28, 2003. Secretary
Walser seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Vice President Lenz made a motion to ratify the payment of bills in the amount of
$9,576,288.91 (detailed listing in payables book). Secretary Walser seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Secretary Walser made a motion to approve the financial statements and budget year to
date. Commissioner Ackland seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Vice President Lenz made a motion to approve adjustments to the Work Order Update.
Commissioner Ackland seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Ackland made a motion to approve Requisition #17741 to Layne
Minnesota Company (Work Order #20301) for the installation of 8' x 28' concrete
caisson for structure #3 of the MCBH 115kV line. Vice President Lenz seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Secretary Walser made a motion to approve Requisition #17708 to Cigma LLC for
inventory. Commissioner Ackland seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Secretary Walser made a motion to approve the Northern Border Interconnect
Agreement. Vice President Lenz seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Ackland made a motion to award the bid for the following Measurement
Stations to Energy Meter Systems Inc based on their meeting specifications upon
review. Vice President Lenz seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
a. Hutchinson TBS #1
b. Hutchinson TBS #2
c. New Ulm Interconnect
d. Fairfax Interconnect
Commissioner Ackland made a motion to approve the Updated Billing Cycle Process,
which will increase the 2 cycle billing schedule to a 5 cycle billing schedule. Secretary
Walser seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
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Discussed Updating Policies and Requirements Information. No action taken — tabled
until the July meeting. Commissioners will review and comment on the documentation
presented.
Division Updates were presented.
Hutchinson City Ordinance No. 02 -308 discussion.
Secretary Walser excused himself during this discussion.
Bill Krakowski, representing Duininck Brothers, attended the meeting stating that
Duininck took the proper precautions to avoid the gas lines they damaged.
The Commission is requiring payment of $576.80 to compensate for damages.
The Commission made a decision regarding an employee who was reimbursed
inappropriately. Attorney Marc Sebora was. requested to coordinate a resolution.
Commissioner Ackland made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:30 p.m. Vice
President Lenz seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
ATTEST
Donald H. Walser, Secretary
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