01-29-1996 HUCM9i
Regular Meeting
January 29, 1996
Commissioners Cornell, Gilmer, Carls and Ackland were present; Commissioner
Ward was absent; also present were Mgr. Kadrmas and Counsel Prochnow.
President Cornell called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
The minutes of December 22, 1995, regular meeting were reviewed. A motion was
made by Commissioner Carls, seconded by Commissioner Ackland to approve the
minutes as written. Motion was unanimously carried.
The December payables were discussed. A motion was made by Commissioner
Gilmer, seconded by Commissioner Ackland to accept the December payables in
the amount of $1,572,147.11 (detailed listing in payables book). Motion was
unanimously carried.
The 1995 year -to -date (thru December) financial and budget reports were reviewed.
Mgr. Kadrmas presented the following changes to the 1996 budget:
Capital Expenditures:
Remove Elec Underground Dist Project $200,000
Remove Replace Truck #18 11,000
Add Gas - Bluff Street River Crossing 40,000
Income and Expense Accounts:
Decrease Gas Distribution Operation $49,000
Decrease Gas Distribution Maintenance 2,000
Decrease Administrative and General 49,000
A motion was made by Commissioner Ackland, seconded by Commissioner Gilmer
to revise the 1996 budget. Motion was unanimously carried. A motion was made
by Commissioner Carls, seconded by Commissioner Ackland to accept the financial
and budget reports. Motion was unanimously carried.
Mrg. Kadrmas presented recommendation for unit #8 gas turbine, major inspection
(bid tabulation attached). After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner
Gilmer, seconded by Commissioner Ackland to award the bid for unit #8 gas
turbine, major inspection to Lovegreen Turbine Services in the amount of $59,272.
Motion was unanimously carried.
Energy conservation plan for 1996 was discussed. After discussion, it was decided
to continue the Energy Conservation Grant Program and offer grants, up to $500,
for energy conservation improvements to residential customers for the 1996 -1997
heating season and to contribute to energy conservation tree planting.
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Manager's Report:
1. Presented requisition number 6889 for installation of 8" high density plastic under
river bed and abandon 8" steel line on Bluff Street bridge. A motion was made by
Commissioner Gilmer, seconded by Commissioner Ackland to approve requisition
number 6889 to Aconite Corporation for work performed on Bluff Street bridge in
the amount of $20,000. Motion was unanimously carried.
2. Presented requisition number 6890 for installation of 8" medium density plastic
under river bed and abandon 8" steel on Bluff Street bridge. A motion was made
by Commissioner Gilmer, seconded by Commissioner Ackland to approve
requisition number 6890 to Aconite Corporation for work performed on Bluff Street
bridge in the amount of $20,000. Motion was unanimously carried.
3. Presented requisition for 1995 dues and assessment for Midwest Region Gas Task
Force. A motion was made by Commissioner Carls, seconded by Commissioner
Ackland to approve requisition to Midwest Region Gas Task Force for 1995 dues
and assessment in the amount of $10,278. Motion was unanimously carried.
Old Business:
President Cornell presented the general manager's written performance review. A motion
was made by Commissioner Ackland, seconded by Commissioner Gilmer to approve a
3.9% increase to general manager's wages effective January 1, 1996. Motion was
unanimously carried.
New Business: None
There being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Ackland, seconded
by Commissioner Gilmer to adjourn the meeting at 3:02 p.m. Motion was unanimously
carried.
ATTEST-
G. P. Cornell, President
Roger Gilmer, Secretary
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