12-31-1986 HUCMRegular Meeting
December 31, 1986
All Commissioners were present; also present were Mgr. Hakel,
Counsel Peterson, Jane Hodgins, Hutchinson Leader staff writer
and Sue Winter.
President Daggett called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
The minutes of November 24, 1986 regular meeting and December 2,
1986 and December 9, 1986 special meetings were reviewed. A motion
was made by Commissioner Beatty, seconded by Comissioner Lyke to
accept the minutes with the noted changes as discussed. (Page 2,
fifth paragraph - delete resurfacing the front of Center and also
Center parking lot and substitute refacing the front and south
side (up to the garage) of the Center and resurfacing the Center
parking lot. Page 11, item 5 - delete planning and substitute
work.) Motion was unanimously carried.
The November payables for both entities were discussed. A motion
was made by Commissioner Lyke, seconded by Commissioner Beatty
to accept the payables as presented. Motion was unanimously
carried.
Mgr. Hakel presented the November financial statements. A motion
was made by Commissioner Beatty, seconded by Commissioner Lyke to
accept both statements. Motion was unanimously carried.
Mgr. Hakel discussed removing obsolete material for units 1 & 2
and units 3 & 4 from inventory. A motion was made by Commissioner
Beatty, seconded by Conanissioner Lyke to charge off obsolete
material from units 1 & 2 in the amount of $22,269.92 and from
units 3 & 4 in the amount of $30,670.90, totaling $52,940.82.
Motion was unanimously carried.
Nathan Smutka was welcomed to the meeting. A list of uncollectible
accounts was reviewed. A motion was made by Commissioner Beatty,
seconded by Commissioner Lyke authorizing management to charge -off
electric in the amount of $219.82 and gas in the amount of $282.11,
totaling $501.93, detailed listing on pages 1319E and 551G of the
December general journal. Motion was unanimously carried. No
action taken on Dean's Discount account. Nathan is to update the
Con - mission on the status of this account at the January meeting.
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Nathan discussed proposed policy changes for deposits and
collections. Discussion was held regarding Utility employees
bills. It was the consensus of opinion that employees bills
should be kept current and if the account becomes delinquent,
it should be treated the same as any other account. The
Commission requested Nate to re -write the policy, checking
late charges, reconnect and collection charges, and present
it at the next meeting.
Ivan Larson discussed scheduled outage. United Power Association
has offered Hutchinson Utilities a guaranteed price of $16.90 plus
$6.00 wheeling per megawatt until Cold Creek generator is repaired.
The Commission instructed Ivan to inform United Power Association
that we accept the guaranteed price of $16.90 plus $6.00 wheeling
per megawatt.
"Butch" Wentworth discussed territorial acquisitions. After
discussion, "Butch" was instructed to enter negotiations with
McLeod Co-op Power to obtain land just outside City limits.
"Butch" requested purchasing a snow plow. The Commission decided
not to purchase a snow plow but to contract for the service.
Mgr. Hakel was instructed to contact someone for the job.
Mgr. Hakel presented the 1987 budget. After discussion, a motion
was made by Commissioner Beatty, seconded by Commissioner Lyke
to adopt the budget for 1987. Motion was unanimously carried.
Ivan Larson discussed economy power. He requested the Commission
to consider setting a ceiling cost not to exceed $2.19 per MCF
to the power plant for generation of power. After discussion, a
motion was made by Commissioner Beatty, seconded by Commissioner
Lyke to set a ceiling price not to exceed $2.19 per MCF to the
power plant. Motion was unanimously carried.
Mgr. Hakel presented a Weather Policy.
Weather Policy
Whenever employees of the Hutchinson Utilities Commission
are unable to report to their assigned work place due to
weather conditions (such as, but not limited to: snow,
flooding, ice), such employees will not be compensated
for the assigned work time not worked. Employees may
use accumulated vacation time for such non work time.
Those employees that do not have accumulated vacation
time will be granted an excused absence without pay.
Only deviation from above will be at the discretion of
the general manager.
A motion was made by Commissioner Beatty, seconded by Corru�issioner
Lyke to adopt the above policy. Motion was unanimously carried.
Mgr. Hakel presented a Clothing Policy.
Clothing Allowance
New Employees:
Hutch Utilities pays for three (3) shirts and three
(3) jeans.
Electric and Gas Employees:
Employee may re -order shirts and jeans every six
(6) months with Hutch Utilities paying half the
cost. Employees are also allowed six (6) pairs
of gloves.
Power Plant Employees:
Employee may re -order shirts and jeans every six
(6) months with Hutch Utilities paying half the
cost. Cleaning of uniforms is allowed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Beatty, seconded by Commissioner
Lyke to adopt the above policy. Motion was unanimously carried.
Manager's Report:
1. Received correspondence from Great Lakes Electric Consumers
Association in regard to dues. It was the consensus of
opinion not to pay the dues.
2. Updated the Commission on Gordy's Fratzke's condition and Ed
Dolezal's condition after surgery.
3. Requested to increase amount in petty cash for deposits
from $300 to $1,000. The Commission approved increasing
the amount to $1,000.
4. Asked the President and Secretary to sign the Sales
Agreement for United Power Association.
5. We have received the money for the bond issue. The money
was placed in a CB money fund (savings account).
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Due to change of positions, discussed increasing salary rates
for Ruth Hakel to $19.54 per hour and for Sue Winter to $10.00
per hour effective September 22, 1986. A motion was made by
Commissioner Lyke, seconded by Commissioner Beatty to accept the
above salary rates. Motion was unanimously carried.
Old Business:
Counsel Peterson was contacted by the Charter Commission. Counsel
Peterson will attend the Charter Commission's next meeting.
New Business:
Staff salaries were discussed. A motion was made by Commissioner
Beatty, seconded by Commissioner Lyke to increase staff salaries
3.25% for 1987 and 3.25% for 1988. Motion was unanimously carried.
The following are November payables:
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NOVEMBER PAYABLES - ELECTRIC
IBM Corp. Maintenance service 726.50
MN Electric Supply Supplies, line maint. 168.80
Border States Electric Dist. inv. 148.00
ICMA Retirement Corp. Employee deferred comp withheld 1,089.00
Putnam Fund Dist. Employee deferred comp withheld 25.00
Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Payroll deposit plan 7,,387.12
Firstate Federal Savings Payroll deposit plan 3,984.39
First National Bank Payroll deposit plan 1,116.24
Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Federal tax withheld 4,895.77
D.O.E.R. SS Ret. Div. FICA withheld & expense 3,762.16
PERA PERA withheld & expense 3,944.67
Marla Latzig Meter deposit & interest 7.15
Don Maki 15.93
Michael Ross 123.39
Wendy Stolp ' 58.07
Clifford Rohlfs 147.75
George Clymer Estate j 19.25
David Buettner g 64.87
Michael Krsiean 79.08
Faron Kendall 86.65
Pete H. Jensen Refund - overpayment 174.59
Lawrence Rettmann Refund - overpayment 2.59
Petty Cash Meter deposits & interest 516.02
Petty Cash Postage 857.66
Continental Assurance Co. Life insurance 45.65
Continental Assurance Co. Life insurance 211.49
Woodmen Accident & Life Medical insurance 5,521.44
American Family Life Employee insurance withheld 128.40
Automatic Garage Door Co. Mdse. 31.15
Border States Electric Plant supplies, URD maint. 102.35
Citizens Bank & Trust Deposit to Contribution Account 25,000.00
Colonial Life & Accident Employee insurance withheld 188.60
Dey Appliance Parts Mdse. 12.82
Hillyard Floor Care Coffee filters 15.95
Hutchinson Utilities Employee utility bills withheld 725.00
IBM Corp. Lease 436.00
Juul Contracting Co. Supplies 56.58
Marco Business Products Office supplies 31.95
Minvalco, Inc. Mdse. 95.91
Natural Gas Division Due to Natural Gas Division 181,560.92
accounts receivable
Norwest Bank Mpls NA Bond & interest payment 631,766.75
PERA Employee insurance withheld 18.00
Richard Peterson Legal Retainer 400.00
Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Federal tax withheld 4,785.88
Commissioner of Revenue State tax withheld 4,185.14
D.O.E.R. SS Ret. Div. FICA withheld & expense 3,713.50
PERA PERA withheld & expense 3,851.66
Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Payroll deposit plan 7,040.54
Firstate Federal Savings Payroll deposit plan 4,124.87
First National Bank Payroll deposit plan 1,327.91
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NOVEMBER - ELECTRIC (cont)
Nat'l Sec. Ins. Underwriter Insurance premium 44,259.00
MN Dept. of Labor & Ind. Copies of accident report 14.71
City of Hutchinson Blacktop for URD lines 2,195.50
Petty Cash Meter deposits & interest 481.80
UPS Freight charges 4.49
MN Electric Supply Co. Bldg. maint. 21.64
ICMA Retirement Corp. Employee deferred comp withheld 1,248.00
Putnam Fund Dist., Inc. Employee deferred comp withheld 25.00
Security - Connecticut Ins. Life insurance premium 86.25
Midwest Gas Association Employee insurance withheld 26.00
Crow River Press Office supplies 164.85
Uber Glove Company Supplies 426.64
Ed Davis Business Machines Office supplies 27.20
U.S. Postal Service Postage 110.00
AMEX Life Assurance Co. Employee insurance withheld 98.08
American Linen Supply Laundry 62.97
Amer. Safety Utility Corp. Supplies, mdse. 181.20
American Welding Supply Plant supplies 15.00
Anderson Chemical Co. Chemical inventory 343.40
Associated Consultants Engineering fees 6,397.50
Best Locking Systems Supplies 272.20
Border States Electric Mdse., supplies 124.77
E.J. Brooks Company Meter expense 270.59
Burmeister Electric Co. Meter inv., line maint. 801.70
City of Hutchinson Insurance premium 422.00
Commissioner of Revenue Sales tax 19,244.37
Connie''s Custom Paint Engine maint. #7 50.00
County Market Coffee 154.28
Culligan Water Cond. Plant supplies 12.15
Dostal & Oleson Oil Co. Supplies 30.75
Fabricare Cleaners Laundry 109.50
Four Seasons Services Cup inserts 43.80
Graybar Electric Co., Inc. Dist. inv., meter inv. 829.98
Home Bakery Cookies 153.36
Hutchinson Leader Resolutions 73.83
Hutch Util - Emp. Fund Employee fund withheld 93.00
Hutch Utilities Plant & UC usage 2,416.87
IBEW Local 949 Union dues withheld 456.75
Ink Spots, Inc. Office supplies 13.50
Junker Sanitation Refuse service 84.40
Juul Contracting Co. URD expense 40.00
Kemske Paper Co. Office supplies 172.55
L & P Supply Co. Equipment maint. 239.95
Lakes Gas Co. Gas 167.76
Lawson Products Supplies 90.65
McLeod County Recorder Easement 10.00
McMahon, Hartmann, Amundson Computer operation assistance 317.00
Otter Tail Power Co. Testing equip. 57.09
PFC Equipment, Inc. Engine maint. #8 179.49
Petersen - Wisdorf, Inc. Dist. inv., URD expense 419.02
Plowman's, Inc. Truck maint. 16.16
NOVEMBER - ELECTRIC (cont)
Dale Sturges
Tippecanoe Press, Inc.
Uniforms Unlimited
Zep Manufacturing Co.
Hutchinson Utilities
Hutch Wholesale Supplies
J.C. Penney Co.
Hutch Telephone Company
H & C Electric Supply
UPS
Rockite Silo
Amer. Safety Utility Corp.
MN Electric Supply Co.
Petty Crash
MN Benefit Assn.
H & C Electric Supply
Robert Willhite
Jim Thies
Jerry Rogers
Myron Radel
Sharon Nistler
Scott D. McKee
Lisa Lietzau
Shelli Keith Dobratz
Rodney Huls
Steve Hahn
Dave Dohren
Dwayne Daugaard
Champion Auto Store
Germaine Block
A & B Electric
Allen Office Products
Border States Electric
Burmeister Electric Co.
Central Eyewear Dist.
City of Hutchinson
Farm & Home Dist.
H & C Electric Supply
Hay Group, Inc.
Leef Bros., Inc.
Northland Electric Supply
Plaza Hardware & Gifts
Quade Electric
Rutz Plumbing & Heating
Simonson Lumber
City of Hutchinson
Welders Supply Co.
Snow plowing
Office supplies
Uniforms
Supplies
Due to Natural Gas Division
November labor
Plant supplies, mdse., equip.
Uniforms
Telephone
Dist. inv.
Delivery service
Bldg. maint.
Mdse.
Mdse.
Office supplies, meeting exp.,
supplies
Employee insurance
Dist. inv., mdse.,
Meter deposit & in
withheld
supplies
erest
Supplies
Office supplies
Line maint.
Meter maint.
Safety glasses
Water bill
Supplies
Dist. inv.
Consulting fees
Laundry
Maint. ventilating system
Bldg. maint.
Ventilating system maint.,
light maint.
Water system maint.
Plant supplies, bldg. mai n
supplies
Insurance premium
Plant supplies
street
255.00
9.30
39.60
46.00
2,693.08
388.68
42.09
1,354.80
1,295.40
6.41
11.69
15.99
5.05
112.96
10.00
1,184.46
106.50
106.50
21.30
42.40
159.00
159.00
21.30
21.30
159.00
42.40
159.00
44.80
756.15
42.60
8.60
160.75
23.00
72.64
55.00
225.62
32.94
115.60
59.50
35.62
460.38
65.22
54.54
115.00
t., 85.60
1,500.00
15.00
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NOVEMBER - ELECTRIC (cone)
Coast to Coast Plant supplies, bldg. maint. 67.78
Erickson Oil Products Gas 37.56
Ed Davis Business Machines Office supplies 18.36
General Trading Co. Plant supplies, mdse., supplies, 704.30
bldg. maint.
UPA Purchased Power 461,539.05
Medical Insurance 1,045.40
NOVEMBER PAYABLES - GAS
PERA PERA withheld & expense 848.39
D.O.E.R. SS Ret. Div. FICA withheld & expense 1,054.94
Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Federal tax withheld & expense 1,151.59
Putnam Fund Dist., Inc. Employee deferred comp withheld 100.00
ICMA Retirement Corp. Employee deferred comp withheld 75.00
Hutchinson Utilities Payroll deposit plan 2,884.48
Vermeer Sales & Service Power operated equip. maint. 100.93
Continental Assurance Co. Life insurance 14.85
Continental Assurance Co. Life insurance 68.82
American Family Life Employee insurance withheld 22.10
American Meter Company Meter maint. 36.65
Apollo Piping Supply Inventory 49.92
Colonial Life & Accident Employee insurance withheld 54.00
Fir_state Federal Savings Deposit to C/D Account 500.00
Hutchinson Utilities Employee utility bills withheld 535.00
Juul Contracting Co. Supplies 84.87
PERA Employee insurance withheld 9.00
Dresser Manufacturing Div. Meter maint. 528.00
Fisher Controls Regulator inv. 276.80
Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Federal tax withheld 1,102.71
Commissioner of Revenue State tax withheld 1,023.01
D.O.E.R. SS Ret. Div. FICA withheld & expense 1,042.88
PERA PERA withheld & expense 841.43
Hutchinson Utilities Payroll deposit plan 2,736.46
Putnam Fund Dist., Inc. Employee deferred comp withheld 100.00
ICMA Retirement Corp. Employee deferred comp withheld 75.00
Midwest Gas Association Employee insurance withheld 21.66
American Meter Company Meter maint. 491.87
American Welding Supplies Supplies 32.92
Energy Economics Meter expense, supplies 139.57
Hutchinson Co -op Supplies 7.50
Hutch Util - Emp. Fund Employee fund withheld 21.00
Hutch Utilities Peak shaving usage 70.86
IBEW Local 949 Union dues withheld 138.25
Lakes Gas Co. Gas 53.92
Lawson Products, Inc. Supplies 90.65
Minnegasco, Inc. Supplies 418.68
North Gas Products Inventory 372.20
Power Systems Power operated equip. maint. 90.26
Schmeling oil Co. Power operated equip. maint. 48.50
NOVEMBER - GAS (cont)
Sloan & Associates, Inc. Scratch & sniff inserts 2,006.59
Hutchinson Utilities Due to Municipal Electric Plant 3,151.63
November labor
Hutch Wholesale Supplies Truck & power operated equip. maint. 106.64
Groebner & Associates, Inc. Supplies 65.57
Vermeer Sales & Service Power operated equip. maint. 22.09
Apollo Piping Supply Inventory 34.56
Hutch Utilities Due to Municipal Electric Plant 13,219.34
November expenses
Circle -Hutch Utility Board Purchased gas 229,136.79
Coast to Coast Supplies 21.54
Welders Supply Co. Supplies 4.50
Medical Insurance 88.00
There being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner
Beatty, seconded by Commissioner Lyke to adjourn the meeting at
11:50 a.m. Motion was unanimously carried.
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E. Daggetty resident
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