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07-27-2011 HUCMRegular Meeting July 27, 2011 Members present: President Robert Hantge; Vice President Paul Nordin; Secretary Dwight Bordson; Commissioner Donald H. Walser; Attorney Marc Sebora; General Manager Michael Kumm Members absent: Commissioner Craig Lenz President Hantge called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. President Hantge noted to add the following to the New Business section of the agenda: Request Regarding Renewal Energy Credits, and Update on Governor's Salary Cap. The minutes of the June 29, 2011 regular meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by Secretary Bordson, seconded by Commissioner Walser to approve the minutes as written. Motion was unanimously carried. The June 2011 payables were discussed. A motion was made by Vice President Nordin, seconded by Secretary Bordson to ratify the payment of bills in the amount of $2,877,040.10 (detailed listing in payables book). Motion was unanimously carried. GM Kumm presented the June 2011 financial statements /budget year -to -date. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Walser, seconded by Vice President Nordin to approve the financial statements /budget year -to -date. Motion was unanimously carried. GM Kumm presented changes to exempt and non - exempt handbooks, section: travel expenses (tabled from June 29, 2011 regular meeting). This section was tabled at the June 29, 2011 regular meeting with a Board recommendation to rewrite it for clarification. GM Kumm explained he rewrote the exempt and non - exempt travel expenses policy to be identical except for page 3 of the exempt policy, which includes a paragraph specific for the travel expenses of the Directors and General Manager. This allows for those times when a Director or the General Manager may be expected to entertain or accompany guests while conducting business. These types of reimbursements are considered to be entertainment expenses limited to the Directors and General Manager. GM Kumm also incorporated business related vehicle operation into the exempt and non - exempt travel expenses policy, per Board recommendation in the June 29, 2011 regular meeting. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Walser, seconded by Secretary Bordson to approve changes to the exempt and non - exempt handbooks, section: travel expenses. Motion was unanimously carried. (Changes attached.) GM Kumm presented the exempt and non - exempt handbooks, section: business related vehicle operation (tabled from June 29, 2011 regular meeting) to be rescinded. The Board recommended rescinding this section in the June 29, 2011 regular meeting, and moving some verbiage to the travel expenses policy. After discussion, a motion was made by Vice President Nordin, seconded by Secretary Bordson to rescind exempt and non - exempt handbooks, section: business related vehicle operation. Motion was unanimously carried. (Policy attached.) GM Kumm presented changes to exempt and non - exempt handbooks, section: volunteer fire or rescue squad duty (tabled from June 29, 2011 regular meeting). This section was rewritten for clarification per Board recommendation in the June 29, 2011 regular meeting. After discussion, a motion was made by Vice President Nordin, seconded by Commissioner Walser to approve changes to the exempt and non - exempt handbooks, section: volunteer fire or rescue squad duty. Motion was unanimously carried. (Changes attached.) GM Kumm presented changes to policies and requirements booklet, sections: general policies; policies and requirements brochure; establishing a new electric /natural gas account. Policies and requirements brochure, and establishing a new electric /natural gas account are for review only; no changes were recommended. The changes to general policies are to remove the `general policies' heading to allow this page to be a cover sheet before the newly created table of contents added for reference purposes. Other changes made to this section were for clarification. A motion was made by Commissioner Walser, seconded by Vice President Nordin to approve changes to policies and requirements booklet, section: general policies. Motion was unanimously carried. (Changes attached.) GM Kumm discussed the natural gas transportation request by the agricultural operation, United Farmers Cooperative. GM Kumm requested Commission approval to start negotiations with United Farmers Cooperative following the guidelines used in the Natural Gas Firm Transportation Capacity Agreement with New Vision Cooperative but tailored for the agricultural operation. In addition, to also explore transporting natural gas to the City of Brownton and tie both projects together. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Walser, seconded by Secretary Bordson to approve GM Kumm to begin negotiating with United Farmers Cooperative following the guidelines of the Natural Gas Firm Transportation Capacity Agreement with New Vision Cooperative, and to begin discussions with the City of Brownton to explore transporting natural gas to their community. Motion was unanimously carried. GM Kumm presented requisition #004510 for AMI software, from mPower Innovations for $37,000. This is a system integration software which allows one database to talk with another database with many benefits to include analyzing data for transfer load management. After discussion, a motion was made by Secretary Bordson, seconded by Vice President Nordin to approve requisition #004510 for AMI software, from mPower Innovations for $37,000. Motion was unanimously carried. (Requisition attached.) GM Kumm presented requisition #004524 for casing replacement project on Adams Street, from Q3 Contracting for $36,589.82. After discussion, a motion was made by Secretary Bordson, seconded by Vice President Nordin to approve requisition #004524 for casing replacement project on Adams Street, from Q3 Contracting for $36,589.82. Motion was unanimously carried. (Requisition attached.) Division Reports Business — Jan Sifferath • Nothing to report Gas — John Webster • Completed Control Room Management Program • Completed Distribution Integrity Management Program • Attending annual MEA Operations Conference in Ames, Iowa next week; giving presentations on emergency response Finance — Jared Martig • Automatic gate opener at inventory building is installed and working Electric — Steve Lancaster • Conference call with Wartsila last week; meeting Tuesday to discuss contract Legal Update Nothing to report Unfinished Business None New Business • Joint Action Agency GM Kumm explained individual municipalities can become a Joint Action Agency. HUC becoming a Joint Action Agency could potentially save money in negotiating deals, and would allow HUC to perform certain functions more like a private business. Rochester Public Utilities is a Joint Action Agency. After discussion, a motion was made by Secretary Bordson, seconded by Vice President Nordin for GM Kumm to explore the concept of HUC becoming a Joint Action Agency as it relates to wholesale for both natural gas and electric utilities, to include capital purchases and buying power. GM Kumm will report back to the Board with a business proposal. Motion was unanimously carried. • Request Regarding Renewable Energy Credits President Hantge received an inquiry from a customer regarding renewable energy credits. HUC has a parallel generation program, not renewable energy credits. Discussion held regarding exploring a "green rate." • Update on Governor's Salary Cap President Hantge reported that a waiver to the Governor's salary cap does not seem to be a solution and suggested exploring other compensation alternatives for GM Kumm to solve the Governor's salary cap issue. President Hantge reported he was approached by a person who experienced outages in Silver Lake during recent storms. This person expressed the value of reliability in having underground power in Hutchinson versus overhead. President Hantge extended a compliment of a good job to HUC employees involved in the underground conversion project. There being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Walser, seconded by Secretary Bordson to adjourn the meeting at 4:37 p.m. Motion was unanimously carried. ATTEST: Robert Hantge, President Dwight Bordson, Secretary Regular Meeting July 27, 2011 Members present: President Robert Hantge; Vice President Paul Nordin; Secretary Dwight Bordson; Commissioner Donald H. Walser; Attorney Marc Sebora; General Manager Michael Kumm Members absent: Commissioner Craig Lenz President Hantge called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. President Hantge noted to add the following to the New Business section of the agenda: Request Regarding Renewal Energy Credits, and Update on Governor's Salary Cap. The minutes of the June 29, 2011 regular meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by Secretary Bordson, seconded by Commissioner Walser to approve the minutes as written. Motion was unanimously carried. The June 2011 payables were discussed. A motion was made by Vice President Nordin, seconded by Secretary Bordson to ratify the payment of bills in the amount of $2,877,040.10 (detailed listing in payables book). Motion was unanimously carried. GM Kumm presented the June 2011 financial statements /budget year -to -date. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Walser, seconded by Vice President Nordin to approve the financial statements /budget year -to -date. Motion was unanimously carried. GM Kumm presented changes to exempt and non - exempt handbooks, section: travel expenses (tabled from June 29, 2011 regular meeting). This section was tabled at the June 29, 2011 regular meeting with a Board recommendation to rewrite it for clarification. GM Kumm explained he rewrote the exempt and non - exempt travel expenses policy to be identical except for page 3 of the exempt policy, which includes a paragraph specific for the travel expenses of the Directors and General Manager. This allows for those times when a Director or the General Manager may be expected to entertain or accompany guests while conducting business. These types of reimbursements are considered to be entertainment expenses limited to the Directors and General Manager. GM Kumm also incorporated business related vehicle operation into the exempt and non - exempt travel expenses policy, per Board recommendation in the June 29, 2011 regular meeting. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Walser, seconded by Secretary Bordson to approve changes to the exempt and non - exempt handbooks, section: travel expenses. Motion was unanimously carried. (Changes attached.) GM Kumm presented the exempt and non - exempt handbooks, section: business related vehicle operation (tabled from June 29, 2011 regular meeting) to be rescinded. The Board recommended rescinding this section in the June 29, 2011 regular meeting, and moving some verbiage to the travel expenses policy. After discussion, a motion was made by Vice President Nordin, seconded by Secretary Bordson to rescind exempt and non - exempt handbooks, section: business related vehicle operation. Motion was unanimously carried. (Policy attached.) GM Kumm presented changes to exempt and non - exempt handbooks, section: volunteer fire or rescue squad duty (tabled from June 29, 2011 regular meeting). This section was rewritten for clarification per Board recommendation in the June 29, 2011 regular meeting. After discussion, a motion was made by Vice President Nordin, seconded by Commissioner Walser to approve changes to the exempt and non - exempt handbooks, section: volunteer fire or rescue squad duty. Motion was unanimously carried. (Changes attached.) GM Kumm presented changes to policies and requirements booklet, sections: general policies; policies and requirements brochure; establishing a new electric /natural gas account. Policies and requirements brochure, and establishing a new electric /natural gas account are for review only; no changes were recommended. The changes to general policies are to remove the `general policies' heading to allow this page to be a cover sheet before the newly created table of contents added for reference purposes. Other changes made to this section were for clarification. A motion was made by Commissioner Walser, seconded by Vice President Nordin to approve changes to policies and requirements booklet, section: general policies. Motion was unanimously carried. (Changes attached.) GM Kumm discussed the natural gas transportation request by the agricultural operation, United Farmers Cooperative. GM Kumm requested Commission approval to start negotiations with United Farmers Cooperative following the guidelines used in the Natural Gas Firm Transportation Capacity Agreement with New Vision Cooperative but tailored for the agricultural operation. In addition, to also explore transporting natural gas to the City of Brownton and tie both projects together. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Walser, seconded by Secretary Bordson to approve GM Kumm to begin negotiating with United Farmers Cooperative following the guidelines of the Natural Gas Firm Transportation Capacity Agreement with New Vision Cooperative, and to begin discussions with the City of Brownton to explore transporting natural gas to their community. Motion was unanimously carried. GM Kumm presented requisition #004510 for AMI software, from mPower Innovations for $37,000. This is a system integration software which allows one database to talk with another database with many benefits to include analyzing data for transfer load management. After discussion, a motion was made by Secretary Bordson, seconded by Vice President Nordin to approve requisition #004510 for AMI software, from mPower Innovations for $37,000. Motion was unanimously carried. (Requisition attached.) GM Kumm presented requisition #004524 for casing replacement project on Adams Street, from Q3 Contracting for $36,589.82. After discussion, a motion was made by Secretary Bordson, seconded by Vice President Nordin to approve requisition #004524 for casing replacement project on Adams Street, from Q3 Contracting for $36,589.82. Motion was unanimously carried. (Requisition attached.) Division Reports Business — Jan Sifferath • Nothing to report Gas — John Webster • Completed Control Room Management Program • Completed Distribution Integrity Management Program • Attending annual MEA Operations Conference in Ames, Iowa next week; giving presentations on emergency response Finance — Jared Martig • Automatic gate opener at inventory building is installed and working Electric — Steve Lancaster • Conference call with Wartsila last week; meeting Tuesday to discuss contract Legal Update Nothing to report Unfinished Business None New Business • Joint Action Agency GM Kumm explained individual municipalities can become a Joint Action Agency. HUC becoming a Joint Action Agency could potentially save money in negotiating deals, and would allow HUC to perform certain functions more like a private business. Rochester Public Utilities is a Joint Action Agency. After discussion, a motion was made by Secretary Bordson, seconded by Vice President Nordin for GM Kumm to explore the concept of HUC becoming a Joint Action Agency as it relates to wholesale for both natural gas and electric utilities, to include capital purchases and buying power. GM Kumm will report back to the Board with a business proposal. Motion was unanimously carried. • Request Regarding Renewable Energy Credits President Hantge received an inquiry from a customer regarding renewable energy credits. HUC has a parallel generation program, not renewable energy credits. Discussion held regarding exploring a "green rate." • Update on Governor's Salary Cap President Hantge reported that a waiver to the Governor's salary cap does not seem to be a solution and suggested exploring other compensation alternatives for GM Kumm to solve the Governor's salary cap issue. President Hantge reported he was approached by a person who experienced outages in Silver Lake during recent storms. This person expressed the value of reliability in having underground power in Hutchinson versus overhead. President Hantge extended a compliment of a good job to HUC employees involved in the underground conversion project. There being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Walser, seconded by Secretary Bordson to adjourn the meeting at 4:37 p.m. Motion was unanimously carried. Dwi t Bordson, Secretary ATTEST: R rt ge, President EXEMPT Travel Expenses ... . ..... Business Related Vehicle Operation Travel within the State will be by Utility vehicle if possible. The following rules shall apply: • Travel to and from events should be by the most direct route possible. • Employees are expected to return in a timely manner. If a Utility vehicle is not available for in -State travel, or is not practical to use, then an employee may seek approval from Director or Manager to use a personal vehicle for transportation. The following rules shall apply: • The employee will be reimbursed for mileage at the current IRS mileage reimbursement rate. • The Utility is not liable for damage to personally owned vehicles used for Utility business. • The Utility may request proof of insurance from employees who use personally owned vehicles on Utility business. • Travel to and from events should be by the most direct route possible. • Employees are expected to return in a timely manner. Travel outside of the State must be approved by the employee's Director or Manager. If it is gppropriate to drive, the employee shall follow the same rules as travel within the State. Whether a Utility vehicle is used, or a personal vehicle is used, the employee is responsible for any traffic or parking citations the employee receives while operating a vehicle on Utility business. Employees who drive a Utility vehicle home may_ use the vehicle only for Utility business purposes. Employees who are members of the Hutchinson Fire Department or Rescue Squad may use a Utility vehicle to travel to the fire station to respond to a call when the firefighter or rescue squad member is on the job with the Utility at the time of the call. If the firefighter or rescue squad member is at the Utility center complex, they must use a personal vehicle to respond to the call. Air Travel and Rental Vehicles It is recognized that air travel may be a necessary part of conducting business for the Utility. In the circumstances of air travel, the following rules shall apply: • Commercial carriers shall be used. • Tickets should be at "standard" or "coach" class. • Travel to and from the airports shall follow the Business Related Vehicle Operation section. • Travel outside of the State must be approved by the employee's Director or Manager. • Only employee's air travel expenses will be prepaid, charged, or reimbursed at cost. Rental vehicles may be used when traveling outside of the State. Reservations of a rental vehicle shall be made at the same time air travel is arranged. Renting a vehicle must be approved by the employee's Director or Manager. Overnight Stays, Meals and Entertainment Expenses Hotel reservations will be made prior to the employee leaving for out of town travel. The following items shall apply to ovemi hg t stays: • Hotel accommodations for the employee must be approved by the employee's Director or Manager. • In the event the employee is traveling on Utility business and experiences inclement weather, to the extent that it is not safe to travel, or the employee is not able to travel due to some circumstance that is beyond their control, then no prior approval for hotel accommodations are necessary. • Hotel rooms at convention or seminar sites are approved accommodations. • Reimbursement is limited to employees and business related guests, and must be directly related to business. The following shall appl to o expenses associated with meals: • Meals will be limited to a maximum of $50 per day, including meal tips. The $50 per day is a maximum and not an allowance. • Meal reimbursement is limited to employees. • Expenses associated with alcoholic beverages will not be reimbursed. The Directors and General Manager may be expected to entertain or accompany guests while conducting business. These reimbursements are considered entertainment expenses and are limited to the Directors and General Manager. • Expenses incurred must be directly related to business. • Expenses associated with alcoholic beverages will not be reimbursed. • The $50 per day limit will not apply, since the Directors and/or General Manager may not have any input as to the selection of the restaurant. Expense Report An expense report shall be filled out for all reimbursement requests for purchases using personal funds. Unsupported expenses using personal funds will not be reimbursed by HUC. An expense report shall also be filled out for all company credit card purchases. Unsupported expenses on an HUC credit card shall be reimbursed to HUC by the employee. The expense report must state the type of expense meal, travel, hotel, etc.), the date and the business purpose. Alcohol is not a reimbursable expense. It is the employee's responsibility to obtain an itemized receipt. The expense report shall be approved by your Director, Manager, Supervisor before submitting to the Financial Manager. NON - EXEMPT Travel Expenses ��95!S- -l��l Liaifili�\ Tlis t, � \�!•�R4fil� /�f�i % \- ��SS�� -1� � Business Related Vehicle Operation Travel within the State will be by vehicle if possible. The following rules shall apply: • Travel to and from events should be by the most direct route possible. • Employees are expected to return in a timely manner. If a Utility vehicle is not available for in -State travel, or is not practical to use, then an employee may seek approval from Director or Manager to use a personal vehicle for transportation. The following rules shall apply: • The employee will be reimbursed for mileage at the current IRS mileage reimbursement rate. • The Utility is not liable for damage to personally owned vehicles used for Utility business. o.rw Y Ril M ��95!S- -l��l Liaifili�\ Tlis t, � \�!•�R4fil� /�f�i % \- ��SS�� -1� � Business Related Vehicle Operation Travel within the State will be by vehicle if possible. The following rules shall apply: • Travel to and from events should be by the most direct route possible. • Employees are expected to return in a timely manner. If a Utility vehicle is not available for in -State travel, or is not practical to use, then an employee may seek approval from Director or Manager to use a personal vehicle for transportation. The following rules shall apply: • The employee will be reimbursed for mileage at the current IRS mileage reimbursement rate. • The Utility is not liable for damage to personally owned vehicles used for Utility business. • The Utility may request proof of insurance from employees who use personally owned vehicles on Utility business. • Travel to and from events should be by the most direct route possible. • Employees are expected to return in a timely manner. Travel outside of the State must be approved by the employee's Director or Manager. If it is appropriate to drive, the employee shall follow the same rules as travel within the State. Whether a Utility vehicle is used, or a personal vehicle is used, the employee is responsible for any traffic or parking citations the employee receives while operating a vehicle on Utility business. Employees who drive a Utility vehicle home may use the vehicle only for Utility business purposes. Employees who are members of the Hutchinson Fire Department or Rescue Squad may use a Utility vehicle to travel to the fire station to respond to a call when the firefighter or rescue squad member is on the job with the Utility at the time of the call. If the firefighter or rescue squad member is at the Utility center complex, they must use a personal vehicle to respond to the call. Air Travel and Rental Vehicles It is recognized that air travel may be a necessary part of conducting business for the Utility. In the circumstances of air travel, the following rules shall appl3L • Commercial carriers shall be used. • Tickets should be at "standard" or "coach" class. • Travel to and from the airports shall follow the Business Related Vehicle Operation section. • Travel outside of the State must be approved by the employee's Directory or Manager. • Only employee's air travel expenses will be prepaid, charged, or reimbursed at cost. Rental vehicles may be used when traveling outside of the State. Reservations of a rental vehicle shall be made at the same time air travel is arranged. Renting a vehicle must be approved by the employees' Director or Manager. Overnight Stays and Meals Hotel reservations will be made prior to the employee leaving for out of town travel. The following items shall apply to ovemi hays: • Hotel accommodations for the employee must be approved by the employee's Director or Manager. • In the event the employee is traveling on Utility business and experiences inclement weather, to the extent that it is not safe to travel, or the employee is not able to travel due to some circumstance that is beyond their control, then no prior approval for hotel accommodations are necessary. • Hotel rooms at convention or seminar sites are approved accommodations. • Reimbursement is limited to employees and business related guests, and must be directly related to business. The following shall hall apply to expenses associated with meals: • Meals will be limited to a maximum of $50 per day, including g eal tips. The $50 per day is a maximum and not an allowance. • Meal reimbursement is limited to employees. • Expenses associated with alcoholic beverages will not be reimbursed. Expense Report An expense report shall be filled out for all reimbursement requests for purchases using personal funds. Unsupported expenses using personal funds will not be reimbursed by HUC. An expense report shall also be filled out for all company credit card purchases. Unsupported expenses on an HUC credit card shall be reimbursed to HUC by the employee. The expense report must state the type of expense (meal, travel, hotel, etc.), the date and the business purpose. Alcohol is not a reimbursable expense. It is the employee's responsibility to obtain an itemized receipt. The expense report shall be approved by your Director, Manager, or Supervisor before submitting to the Financial Manager. EXEMPT RESCIND Business Related Vehicle Operation I This seetion applies io transporting employees fe - - i I onfer-enees and mutual aid, ............... WIN W. F.Ompom F MINN. • N RN MA7d 61 EM Ilk.. .1161"I'll Willi mill'' ............... WIN W. F.Ompom F MINN. N RN MA7d 61 EM ............... WIN F MINN. ............... 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NON - EXEMPT Volunteer Fire or Rescue Squad Duty In the event of an HUC emergency, the General Manager reserves the right to retain essential employees from Hutchinson volunteer fire or rescue squad duties or require employees to return to their HUC duties and assist the operation of the Utilities. HUC employees who are called out as members of the Hutchinson volunteer fire or rescue squad while on duty with HUC will be paid up to four hours regular pay while on the emergency call. MIND WYM91- In the event of an HUC emergency, the General Manager reserves the right to retain essential employees from Hutchinson volunteer fire or rescue squad duties or require employees to return to their HUC duties and assist the operation of the Utilities. HUC employees who are called out as members of the Hutchinson volunteer fire or rescue squad while on duty with HUC will be paid up to four hours regular pay while on the emergency call. HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION (Hereafter referred to as HUC) A five - member Commission governs HUC. The Commission members are appointed by the Mayor and the City Council to each serve a five -year term. The Commission meets at the regular y SGheduled time on 3:00 p.m. the last Wednesday of each month. The following policies are reviewed and approved by the Commission and it reserves the right to make changes, as it deems necessary from time to time. The Commission also reserves the right to vary from its policy in special circumstances. HUC is a municipal utility that is operated an owned by its citizens, through the City Council and its political subdivision, the Hutchinson Utilities Commission. BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS The office hours are: BUSINESS OFFICE INFORMATION Mailing address for business office: Customer Service phone number: Internet address: EMERGENCY SERVICE Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 225 Michigan St SE Hutchinson, MN 55350 -1905 320 - 587 -4746 www.hutchinsonutilities.com Emergency service phone number: 320 - 587 -4745 LL O LL z _O F— LU N w z CN G U W_ p J p D z 'O'^ v! z 2 F- C) ,r,^- YJ ICT O O 6 Z C O cn 6 Z O C� G O U c fn t1) W F" ui LO J F- f- Z 0 cn z °- c 0 f L? Z Z Z O O ZF V = co Cl) L) H- to H c O j< a_ LL 0 Q U) W Cf) W Z J O Q r Q Z ] Z L O rn zT� �`° Z = ^O — H Z N WONOOro Z W W ai O 't- J Q. c a. 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This Proposal Includes: * Labor and equipment to install, tap and stop 2 - 6" spherical tees, install up to 250' of 6" steel gas main and retire existing casing. Restoration of gravel, concrete and asphalt disturbed from casing replacement. * Tic control and barricades_ renal €eat for orotecL This Proposal Does NOT Include: * Quantities In excess of those listed In "Proposal Indudes". * Purdiase of any pipe or materials for project. * Cast for laWKWAL kamm or tter vis reouired for moieCi_ * Location or repair of any damaged private underground utilities from project Installation. * Installation in rock. U rock Is enoourttered additional cosh wik creed to be new aced. All material guranteed as specified and completed in a substantial Above prioes,spedfications and conditions are satisfactory workmanlike manner for the lump sum / unit pricing as fisted are hereby a and atxwe Y ocepted. You are authorized complete this I contact as specified. Payment Tema: Net 30 Proposal may be withdrawn by Q3 Contracting if not accepted Signature: within 15 days. Signature: Estimator: Bill Marka Name/Title: Date: Jul 11, 2011 Date of Acceptance: zz, ? 7A * Q3 Contracting is the registered trademark ® of Q3 Contracting, Inc. Pace 1 of 1