11-29-2004 HUCM
Regular Meeting
November 29,2004
Members present: President Craig Lenz; Vice President Donald Walser; Secretary
David Wetterling; Commissioner Marlin Torgerson; Commissioner Paul Ackland
General Manager Michael Kumm; Attorney Marc Sebora
Vice President Walser called the meeting to order at 3:07 p.m. in the absence of
President Lenz
The Hutchinson City Tree Board, represented by Mark Schnobrich - City Forester,
presented a 2004 Energy Conservation Program update and requested additional funds
for 2005.
Commissioner Torgerson made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 27,
2004 Regular Meeting. Commissioner Ackland seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Commissioner Ackland made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 15,
2004 Special Closed Meeting. Commissioner Torgerson seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
Vice President Walser turned the meeting over to President Lenz at 3:20 pm.
Attorney Christopher Dietzen introduced his replacement, Gary Van Cleeve, who will
continue to represent Hutchinson Utilities regarding pipeline issues.
Commissioner Torgerson made a motion to ratify the payment of bills in the amount of
$2,183,674.23 (detailed listing in payables book). Vice President Walser seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Vice President Walser made a motion to approve the financial statement and budget
year to date. Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Vice President Walser made a motion that Attorney Sebora begin reviewing all attorney
fees before payment is made. Commissioner Torgerson seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
Vice President Walser made a motion to nominate Commissioner Torgerson to the
American Public Gas Policy Council. Commissioner Ackland seconded the motion and
it passed unanimously.
Secretary Wetterling made a motion to approve the Northern Natural Gas Measurement
Agreement. Commissioner Ackland seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Vice President Walser made a motion to approve Requisition #889 to Quality
Underground Services for Station 1 piping. Commissioner Ackland seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
A Special Meeting to review/approve the 2005 budget will be scheduled.
Commissioner Ackland made a motion to adjourn at 4:30 p.m. Commissioner
Torgerson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
David Wetterling, Secretary
ATTEST
Craig Lenz, President
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Regular Meeting
November 29, 2004
Members present: President Craig Lenz; Vice President Donald Walser; Secretary
David Wetterling; Commissioner Marlin Torgerson; Commissioner Paul Ackland
General Manager Michael Kumm; Attorney Marc Sebora
Vice President Walser called the meeting to order at 3:07 p.m. in the absence of
President Lenz
The Hutchinson City Tree Board, represented by Mark Schnobrich — City Forester,
presented a 2004 Energy Conservation Program update and requested additional funs u
for 2005.
Commissioner Torgerson made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 27,
2004 Regular Meeting. Commissioner Ackland seconded the motion and it passed
unanimo is ►v.
Commissioner Ackland made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 15,
2004 Special Closed Meeting. Commissioner Torgerson seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
Vice President Walser turned the meeting over to President Lenz at 3 :20 pm.
Attorney Christopher Dietzen introduced his replacement, Gary Van Cleeve, who will
continue to represent Hutchinson Utilities regarding pipeline issues.
Commissioner Torgerson made a motion to ratify the payment of bills in the amount of
$2,183,674.23 (detailed listing in payables book). Vice President Walser seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Vice President Walser made a motion to approve the financial statement and budget
year to date. Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Vice President Walser made a motion that Attorney Sebora begin reviewing all attorney
fees before payment is made. Commissioner Torgerson seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
Vice President Walser made a motion to nominate Commissioner Torgerson to the
American Public Gas Policy Council. Commissioner Ackland seconded the motion and
it passed unanimously.
Secretary Wetterling made a motion to approve the Northern Natural Gas Measurement
Agreement. Commissioner Ackland seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
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Vice President Walser made a motion to approve Requisition #889 to Quality
Underground Services for Station 1 piping. Commissioner Ackland seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
A Special Meeting to review /approve the 2005 budget will be scheduled.
Commissioner Ackland made a motion to adjourn at 4:30 p.m. Commissioner
Torgerson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
ATTFST _
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The Special Closed Meeting Minutes, from November 15, 2004, are located in the
locked personnel file drawer.
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