12-29-2003 HUCM
Regular Meeting
December 29,2003
Members present: Vice President Craig Lenz; Commissioner David Wetterling;
Commissioner Marlin Torgerson; Interim General Manager Patrick Spethman; and
Attorney Marc Sebora
Vice President Lenz called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Commissioner Torgerson made a motion to approve the minutes of November 24,
2003. Commissioner Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Secretary Walser made a motion to ratify the payment of bills in the amount of
$4,265,863.37 (detailed listing in payables book). Commissioner Wetterling seconded
the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Wetterling made a motion to approve the financial statement and budget
year to date. Commissioner Torgerson seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Vice President Lenz addressed the City of Brownton Mayor Kurt Carrigan, City of
Brownton Engineer Dan Boxrud and representatives from SEH Engineering. Brownton
City Engineer Boxrud discussed the possibility of tapping into the Natural Gas Pipeline.
The Hutchinson Utilities Commission will continue to keep Brownton updated regarding
the progress of the pipeline.
Commissioner Torgerson made a motion to approve Requisition #18296 to Wesco for
600A Padmount Switchgear for the 2004 Conversion Area. Commissioner Wetterling
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Wetterling made a motion to approve Requisition #18452 to Stewart
Energy Systems Inc for Repair of the 300,000 Gallon Fuel Storage Tank.
Commissioner Torgerson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Torgerson made a motion to approve Requisition #18467 to JT Service
for Street Light Fixtures for the 2004 Conversion Area. Commissioner Wetterling
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Wetterling made a motion to approve the Proposed Charge-Off
Accounts. Secretary Walser seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Torgerson made a motion to approve Requisition #18526 to
TransCanada Turbines for Replacement Fuel Nozzles for Unit 1. Vice President Walser
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Division Updates were presented.
Commissioner Torgerson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
Commissioner Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Donald H. Walser, Secretary
ATTEST
Paul L. Ackland, President
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Regular Meeting
December 29, 2003
Members present: Vice President Craig Lenz; Commissioner David Wetterling;
Commissioner Marlin Torgerson; Interim General Manager Patrick Spethman; and
Attorney Marc Sebora
Vice President Lenz called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Commissioner Torgerson made a motion to approve the minutes of November 24,
2003. Commissioner Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Secretary Walser made a motion to ratify the payment of bills in the amount of
$4,265,863.37 (detailed listing in payables book). Commissioner Wetterling seconded
the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Wetterling made a motion to approve the financial statement and budget
year to date. Commissioner Torgerson seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Vice President Lenz addressed the City of Brownton Mayor Kurt Carrigan, City of
Brownton Engineer Dan Boxrud and representatives from SEH Engineering. Brownton
City Engineer Boxrud discussed the possibility of tapping into the Natural Gas Pipeline.
The Hutchinson Utilities Commission will continue to keep Brownton updated regarding
the progress of the pipeline.
Commissioner Torgerson made a motion to approve Requisition #18296 to Wesco for
600A Padmount Switchgear for the 2004 Conversion Area. Commissioner Wetterling
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Wetterling made a motion to approve Requisition #18452 to Stewart
Energy Systems Inc for Repair of the 300,000 Gallon Fuel Storage Tank.
Commissioner Torgerson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Torgerson made a motion to approve Requisition #18467 to JT Service
for Street Light Fixtures for the 2004 Conversion Area. Commissioner Wetterling
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Wetterling made a motion to approve the Proposed Charge -Off
Accounts. Secretary Walser seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Torgerson made a motion to approve Requisition #18526 to
TransCanada Turbines for Replacement Fuel Nozzles for Unit 1. Vice President Walser
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Division Updates were presented.
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Commissioner Torgerson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
Commissioner 1Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Donald H. Walser, Secretary
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Paul L. Ackland, President
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