06-01-1992 HUCMRegular Meeting
June 1, 1992 (May Meeting)
Commissioners Daggett, Lyke and Cornell were present; Commissioner
Beatty was absent; also present were Mgr. Kadrmas and Counsel
Prochnow.
President Daggett called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Lyke, seconded by Commissioner
Cornell to adopt resolution (copy attached) to recognize and
commend W. T. Richards for his excellent service to the Hutchinson
Utilities Commission and the City of Hutchinson. Motion was
unanimously carried.
The minutes of April 27, 1992 regular meeting were reviewed. A
motion was made by Commissioner Cornell, seconded by Commissioner
Lyke to approve the minutes as written. Motion was unanimously
carried.
The April payables were discussed. A motion was made by Commissioner
Cornell, seconded by Commissioner Lyke to accept the April payables
in the amount of $1,004,756.62 (detailed listing in payables book).
Motion was unanimously carried.
The 1992 year -to -date (thru April) financial and budget reports
were reviewed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lyke, seconded
by Commissioner Cornell to accept the financial and budget reports.
Motion was unanimously carried.
Ivan Larson was welcomed to the meeting. Firm gas transportation
from Northern Natural Gas for unit #1 was discussed. After discussion,
a motion was made by Commissioner Lyke, seconded by Commissioner
Cornell authorizing staff to issue two (2) checks for $10,000 each
to Northern Natural Gas, if needed, for FERC filing of firm gas
transportation. Motion was unanimously carried.
New street improvements at unit #1 was discussed. Mgr. Kadrmas
presented preliminary plat. After discussion, a motion was made by
Commissioner Lyke, seconded by Commissioner Cornell to approve
expenditure of funds for new street improvements. Motion was
unanimously carried.
Manager's Report:
1. Discussed unit #8 controls replacement. After discussion, a
motion was made by Commissioner Lyke, seconded by Commissioner
Cornell to approve Ilex order for unit #8 controls replacement
in the amount of $19,900. Motion was unanimously carried.
2. Discussed AGC upgrade and work station addition for unit #1.
After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Lyke,
seconded by Commissioner Cornell to approve Ilex order for
unit #1 AGC upgrade and work station addition in the amount
of $38,500. Motion was unanimously carried.
3. Update on unit #1 (new generating unit). Mgr. Kadrmas offered
Corn Belt Power Cooperative $200,000 for their used steam
turbine, electric generator and accessories. Corn Belt Power
Cooperative decided not to sell their equipment at this time.
Mgr. Kadrmas will contact other companies who are interested
in selling their used steam turbines.
4. Counsel Prochnow discussed Gary Clyne litigation. Mr. Clyne
is a Hutch Utilities employee who was injured in September, 1990,
by an Utilities trencher. Workmans comp attorney has contacted
Hutch Utilities to see if we want to intervene separately from
Berkley Administrators, our workmans comp carrier. After
discussion, it was decided to have Counsel Prochnow review this
to see if Hutch Utilities should intervene.
5. Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association's annual summer
meeting will be held at Madden's Resort in Brainerd, MN
on June 28 to July 1.
Old Business: None
New Business: None
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:10 p.m.
G. P. Cornell, Secretary
ATTEST
E. Daggett, 4WAident
Resolution 151
Asper resolution #1000 adopted 11 -29 -06
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RESOLUTION
Now, Therefore, be it resolved that the Hutchinson
Utilities Commission does hereby issue its special commendation
and gratitude to W. T. Richards and his family for service and
dedication as a board member of the Hutchinson Utilities
Commission and its financial consultant from January 1, 1988 to
May 8, 1992.
HUTCHINSON UTILITIES
COMMISSION
BY:
E. "Bud" Deadt
Its: President