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09-27-1982 HUCMi C''-7 ! ! Regular Meeting September 27, 1982 Commissioner Filk called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. on Monday, September 27, 1982. All Commissioners were present, also present were Mgr. Alexander, Counsel Richard Peterson and Ruth Hake 1. Commissioner Daggett moved that the minutes of the August 30, 1982 meeting be accepted. Commissioner Lyke seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Lyke moved that the minutes of the September 1, 1982 meeting be accepted. Commissioner Daggett seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Mgr. Alexander explained he had reviewed the bill presented by Associated Consultants and had discussed the bill. The amount of the fee was found to be in order. Commissioner Daggett reaffirmed the policy of the Commission, that we "...be on top of the bills," making sure that our funds are well used. Commissioner Lyke queried Mgr. Alexander about Moorhead Machinery bill. Mgr. Alexander explained that the sum paid to Moorhead Machinery included monies previously withheld in addition to a fee for retubing unit #8. Commissioner Daggett moved to accept August electric payables. Commissioner Lyke seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Daggett moved to accept August gas payables. Commissioner Lyke seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Ruth Hakel noted that letters of credit were due and, in fact, have been received from the First National Bank of Hutchinson and Citizens Bank & Trust of Hutchinson. The exhibits are in our possession. Mgr. Alexander addressed the roof problems of the Utility Center. Mgr. Alexander stated that Rapid Roof didn't realize that we would go out for bids on the job. A discussion followed during which Commissioner Daggett expressed the feeling that the roof be given a pitch to insure proper drainage, thereby avoiding leakage problems in the future. At this point Community Education Director Dick Lennes and City Manager Gary Plotz arrived at the meeting and were welcomed by Commissioner Filk. Mr. Plotz and Mr. Lennes gave a brief history of the problems that the City and school district are experiencing. They proposed the construction of a fuel depot with a dual card security system. Mr. Plotz and Mr. Lennes asked if the Commission was interested in participating in this project which was estimated to cost $29,000. This $29,000 cost did not pe- 1 C include the cost for a propane station which would be required by Hutchinson Utilities. The propane station may cost an additional $5,000. Commissioner Filk stated that the Commission was interested in participating, however, not as owner. Commissioner Filk said that it was the policy of the Commission not to own plant and equipment located on land not in the ownership of the Utility. Commissioner Filk stated that the Utility would agree to payment of a usage fee, possibly on a per gallon basis, for the use of the facility. Commissioner Filk said the Utility could finance such a project. The terms of the financing would be negotiated at a later date. Commissioner Filk suggested that the Utility computer be used for monitoring the proposed depot. This ended the visit by Mr. Lennes and Mr. Plotz. Commissioner Filk resumed the regularly scheduled meeting. Mgr. Alexander reported incorrect rings had been received for unit #7. The error was discovered before the installation of the rings, thereby avoiding possible damage. Cooper Engineering was contacted and agreed to exchange the rings. Mgr. Alexander informed the Commission the oil pump for unit #8 was in and operating. The new pump will maintain proper pressure at an operating level two (2) megawatts lower than was previously possible. Next the Commission discussed gas and electric rates. Commissioner Daggett suggested a gas rate study be presented in the near future. Mgr. Alexander said that communication was expected within the next day or so from the union regarding contract negotiation. Mgr. Alexander told the Commission about the meeting with United Power Association regarding the specifications for the "tie." Mgr. Alexander said some changes are needed. Commissioner Daggett moved to send Bill Marquardt to Omaha for dispatcher school. Commissioner Lyke seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Counsel Peterson stated Esther Christensen's pre -trial is expected to be set for December and trial for February. The following are August payables: (` 9 -flu AUGUST PAYABLES - ELECTRIC Continental Assurance Co. Life insurance 51.70 Continental Assurance Co. Life insurance 226.00 New York Life Insurance Medical insurance 8)210.82 Hutch Utilities Interest due to Natural Gas 5,085.62 Division on CD Pauline Bipes Meter reading 315.00 Black & Decker Misc. tools 47.96 Citizens Bank & Trust Deposit to Bond Payment Acct. 55,452.08 Colonial Life Insurance Accident insurance withheld 143.00 Four Seasons Services Cup inserts 33.40 H & C Electric Supply Distribution inventory, mdse., 128.12 meter expense Hutch Utilities Employees utility bills withheld 1,070.00 I. B. M. Corporation Lease /Rental 402.00 Natural Gas Division Due to Natural Gas Division - 210,936.05 Accounts Receivable Richard Peterson Legal retainer 400.00 Margie Robinson Meter reading 315.00 Rockwell International Maint. Accessory Plant equip. 205.02 St. Regis Paper Company Mdse. 4,776.00 Shopko Stores Bldg. maint. 24.97 Uniforms Unlimited Uniforms 69.00 Hutchinson Mfg. & Sales Engine maint. #3 & #4 407.95 Rufus Alexander Truck maint. 54.54 State Treasurer PERA withheld & expense 3,937.67 Citizens Bank & Trust Federal tax withheld 42703.64 Putnam Fund Dist. Deferred comp withheld 272.00 ICMA Retirement Corp. Deferred comp withheld 250.00 Petty Cash Postage 719.72 Petty Cash Meter refunds & interest 347.50 Michael O'Brien 18.15 David Henning 4.66 Region 6E Community Action Refund - overpayment -final bill 33.12 Joyce Torry Refund - overpayment -final bill 15.39 Continental Safety Equip. Safety equip. 46.74 Cooper Energy Services Engine inventory #7 354.26 General Electric Co. Engine maint. #8 14,280.00 Guy Speaker Co. Inc. Plant supplies 192.78 H & C Electric Supply Mdse., distribution inventory 745.30 I. B. M. Corp. Maint. service 455.00 Kemske Paper Company Office supplies 91.70 Petersen - Wisdorf Loop line, distribution inventory 3,085.35 misc. Commissioner of Revenue State tax withheld 4,685.62 State Treasurer FICA withheld & expense 6,953.94 State Treasurer PERA withheld & expense 3,842.13 Citizens Bank & Trust Federal tax withheld 4,760.33 ICMA Retirement Corp. Deferred comp withheld 250.00 Putnam Fund Dist. Deferred comp withheld 272.00 State Agency Revolving Share of administering cost 41.18 Fund for Social Security Texgas Corporation General Electric Supply Erickson Oil Products I. B. M. Corporation Hutchinson Utilities Charles D. Anderson Russell Berge Mike Bissen Craig Dapper Cathy Haekenkamp Shirley Hopkins Sally Lambert Jeanne Langan Josef Lung Diane Maleska John Marsden Mrs. Beatrice McGraw Richard Meyers Michael Miller Mabel Nerli Dan Peterson Mark S andvi g Angela Siefert Kerry Trosdahl Gerald Wolske Miller, Miller & Mac Quas t Transfer R. H. Alexander Albrecht Oil Allen Office Products Alnor Instrument Co. Anderson Chemical Co. Apollo Piping Supply Border States Electric Burlington Northern Central MN Communications Chicago Tube & Iron Coast to Coast Stores Commissioner of Revenue Culligan Water Condition Ed Davis Business Machine Fabricare Cleaners Family Rexall Drug Fire Extinguisher Sales Fluid Mechanics Inc. General Electric Supply Graybar Electric H & C Electric Supply Gas for trucks Plant supplies Gas Lease Collection expense Meter refund & interest Estimate #6 - Final Plant supplies, engine #7, freight Meeting expense Gas Office supplies Engine inventory #3 Chemical inventory Plant supplies, maint. system Distribution inventory Underground line expense Radio repair Engine maint. #7 Plant supplies, mist. Sales tax Misc. expense Office equipment Laundry Office supplies Misc. Engine inventory #3 Mdse. Distribution inventory Distribution inventory, ventilating system maint. water maint. 32.00 4.89 55.94 402.00 84.00 42.40 42.40 42.60 23.70 21.30 21.30 21.20 42.40 42.60 21.20 21.30 42.60 42.40 42.60 21.20 21.20 21.30 42.60 42.60 42.40 1,992.65 1,546.80 166.16 65.36 86.92 147.83 920.50 2,481.42 1,369.57 25.00 80.42 389.06 43.59 16,900.64 28.35 179.00 150.50 20.53 35.20 243.50 396.00 2,127.36 1,419.63 1 r 11\ _1i7 Hutchinson Telephone Co. Telephone 1,336.63 Hutch Util Employee Fund Employee fund withheld 74.00 Hutch Utilities - UB 98,680.76 Engines 96,311.81 Electric usage 834.96 Interdepartmental Labor 1,533.99 I B E W Local 949 Union dues withheld 465.13 Junker Sanitation Misc. expense 80.00 Pheoll Mfg. Company Engine maint. #7 53.25 R. L. Polk & Company Misc. 94.00 Schramm Implement Maint. power operated equip. 25.69 Share Corporation Grounds expense 83.46 Simonson Lumber Plant supplies, misc., bldg. 158.14 maint. Sterling Electric Plant supplies 146.57 Vision Center Safety glasses 133.45 W. D. Enterprises Truck maint. 27.50 Zee Medical Service Plant supplies 37.65 Eugene Daggett Meeting expense 58.00 Petty Cash Meter refunds & interest 432.39 Petty Cash Postage, office supplies, plant 181.20 supplies American Linen Supply Laundry 53.34 American Welding Supplies Associated Consultants Plant supplies, misc. Engineering fees 89.90 11,815.93 Central- McGowan Tools 9.80 Coast to Coast Stores Plant supplies, misc. 53.35 Crow River Press Inc. Office supplies 28.70 Dostal & Oleson Oil Co. Plant supplies 112.75 Electric Motor Co. Maint. ventilating system 261.30 Farm & Home Plant supplies, misc. truck 141.91 & equip. maint. John Fluke Mfg. Co. Meter maint. 43.00 John Henry Foster Co. Plant supplies 24.18 General Electric Co. Engine maint. #8 5,942.78 Home Bakery Cookies 224.50 Hutchinson Co -op Plant supplies 21.40 Hutchinson Iron & Metal Plant supplies 2.40 Hutchinson Wholesale Mdse., plant supplies, truck 135.21 & equip. maint. Ink Spots Inc. Office supplies 21.50 Jahnke's Red Owl Coffee 57.35 Juul Contracting Distribution expense 70.37 Kato Tool & Equip. Mdse. 5.63 Leef Bros. Laundry 185.11 McLeod Optical Safety Glasses 29.50 Mankato Business Products Office supplies 46.09 Miller, Miller & Mac Bldg. maint., engine maint. #8 97.26 Minn. Valve & Fitting Engine maint. #7 838.38 Modine Mfg. Company Bldg. maint. 100.87 Pamida Inc. Office supplies 93.59 -- Paper Service Co. Peters en-Wisdorf Inc. Plaza OK Hardware Protection System Inc. Price Electric Quade' s Robins, Zelle, Larson & Kaplan Rockite Silo Sorenson Farm Supply Standard Printing Sterling Electric Texgas Corporation Welders Supply Co. W E S C 0 Zahl Equip. Zep Mfg. General Trading Co. Price Electric Price Electric H & C Electric Supply Border States Electric Northland Electric Supply Apollo Piping Supply American Freight System Black & Decker Border States Electric The Gorgen Company Graham Mfg. Company Hutch Utilities Layne MN Company Moorhead Machinery Rockwell International United Power Association W. D. Enterprises Wally's Tire Black & Decker Mdse., plant supplies, misc. Transformer expense Misc. tools, plant supplies Station equip. Inventory Plant supplies, misc. Legal fees Plant supplies Maint. water system, misc. Office supplies Plant supplies Gas Plant supplies Misc. Misc. Plant supplies Plant supplies, tools, and misc. Inventory Bldg. maint. Inventory, plant supplies, Bldg. maint. Bldg. maint. Maint. water system Freight Tools Inventory Water system maint. Engine inventory #8 Collection expense Maint. water system Maint. engine #8 Freight charges Purchased power Power equip. maint. Power equip. maint. Plant supplies AUGUST PAYABLES - GAS Colonial Life Insurance First National Bank First State Federal Hutch Utilities TraveLod ge R. H. Alexander se. 89.62 797.58 56.64 200.00 650.22 27.94 6,023.20 9.80 16.80 417.00 36.03 37.51 11.16 22.15 11.65 539.00 343.07 11.85 22.50 mdse. 602.26 183.34 171.65 206.35 41.70 13.27 263.00 2,932.70 833.84 415.32 10,907.26 36,178.40 37.63 407,965.31 34.50 92.00 2.37 Accident insurance withheld Deposit to Contribution Account Deposit to Contract for Deed Account Employees utility bills withheld School expense (J. Hombach & S. Sturges) Truck maint. I� 1 24.50 20,900.00 500.00 422.00 109.01 27.27 Jon Hombach School expense 78.73 Steve Sturges School expense 68.07 State Treasurer PERA withheld & expense 864.75 Citizens Bank & Trust Federal tax withheld 1,077.71 Putnam Fund Dist. Deferred comp withheld 150.00 Continental Safety Equip. Safety equip. 23.36 Fisher Controls Regulator inventory 1,612.47 State Treasurer FICA withheld & expense 19305.40 Commissioner of Revenue State tax withheld 1,015.72 State Treasurer PERA withheld & expense 859.57 Citizens Bank & Trust Federal tax withheld 1,055.92 Putnam Fund Dist. Deferred comp withheld 150.00 Texgas Corporation Gas for trucks 99.32 Erickson Oil Products Gas for trucks 134.99 Ralph's Garage Truck Maint. 47.69 Redman Travel Meeting expense 180.00 R. H. Alexander Meeting expense 44.83 Albrecht Oil Gas 32.67 Apollo Piping Supply Inventory 31104.64 G. T. C. Auto Parts Misc. 3.82 Harris Pine Mills Meter expense - painting 211.00 Hutch Util Employee Fund Employee fund withheld 16.00 Hutch Utilities - UB Interdepartmental labor, 22384.20 maint. of mains I B E W Local 949 Union dues withheld 93.61 McLeod Co -op Power Assn. Electric usage - Peak Shaving 24.25 Minvalco Inc. Inventory 47.73 Rutz Plumbing Truck maint. 7.00 Schramm Implement Power operated equipment maint. 12.84 Petty Cash Misc., meeting expense 50.75 American Meter Division Meter inventory 1,749.50 American Welding Misc. 30.75 Apollo Piping Supply Inventory 406.56 Farm & Home Other power operated equip. 17.83 maint. Hutchinson Wholesale Truck maint, misc. 16.77 Juul Contracting Misc., maint. of mains. 512.08 Plaza OK Hardware Misc. 6.27 Rocki to Silo Maint. of mains. 55.89 Simons & Simons Legal fees 140.00 Sorenson Farm Supply Equipment maint., misc. 6.90 Sterling Electric Misc. 15.04 Texgas Corporation Gas 46.80 Welders Supply Misc. expense 10.50 General Trading Co. Truck maint. 31.68 Hutch Utilities August expenses - Due to 11,780.52 Municipal Electric Plant Erickson Oil Products Gas 55.92 Hutchinson Utilities - UB Gas 307.95 Wally's Tire Shop Truck maint. 40.00 Quast Transfer Freight 43.85 Circle -Hutch Utility Board Purchased gas 2281254.32 The Tapecoat Company Mains & services 379.80 Commissioner Daggett moved for adjournment. Commissioner Lyke seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Filk adjourned meeting at 4:00 p.m. r ATTEST H. W. Filk, President L J "k- Thomas B. Lyke, gecretary L 1