03-28-1994 HUCM/a3�.
Regular Meeting
March 28, 1994
Commissioners Cornell, Ward and Gilmer were present; Commissioners
Beatty and Carls were absent; also present were Mgr. Kadrmas and
Counsel Prochnow.
President Cornell called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
The minutes of February 28, 1994 regular meeting were reviewed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner
Gilmer to approve the minutes as written. Motion was unanimously
carried.
The February payables were discussed. A motion was made by
Commissioner Gilmer, seconded by Commissioner Ward to accept the
February payables in the amount of $1,412,506.86 (detailed listing
in payables book). Motion was unanimously carried.
The 1994 year -to -date (thru February) financial and budget reports
were reviewed.
Mgr. Kadrmas presented recommendation on bids for Painting Steel
Poles "PR" Line (bid tabulation attached). After discussion, a
motion was made by Commissioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner
Gilmer to award the bid for painting steel poles "PR" line to
QSC Painting in the amount of $39,759 and to give Mgr. Kadrmas
the authority to award bid to next lowest bidder if QSC Painting
withdraws bid. Motion was unanimously carried.
Mgr. Kadrmas presented recommendation on bids for Power Cable for
Feeder 17 (bid tabulation attached). After discussion, a motion
was made by Commissioner Gilmer, seconded by Commissioner Ward
to award the bid for power cable for feeder 17 to RESCO in the
amount of $41,253.39 (18,054 feet at $2,285/M). Motion was
unanimously carried.
Mgr. Kadrmas presented requisition for z" pipe and 4" pipe for gas
department. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner
Gilmer, seconded by Commissioner Ward to approve requisition to
Plexco for gas pipe in the amount of $11,076.50. Motion was
unanimously carried.
Mgr. Kadrmas presented Automatic Payment Plan policy. After
discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Ward, seconded by
Commissioner Gilmer to approve adding Automatic Payment Plan policy
to Hutchinson Utilities service policy. Motion was unanimously
carried.
Sean Reavis of Cibola, Rick Dunning of Indian Oil and John Webster
were welcomed to the meeting. Sean Reavis presented a gas contract
between Hutchinson Utilities and Western Gas Marketing (Canada).
After discussion, the Commission requested that Mgr. Kadrmas, John
Webster and Sean Reavis review the daily gas requirements in the
contract. Rick Dunning updated the Commission on Hutchinson
Utilities gas acquisitions.
John Webster, natural gas superintendent, presented updates for the
Operations and Maintenance Manual for the natural gas department.
After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Ward, seconded
by Commissioner Gilmer to approve the updates to the Operations and
Maintenance Manual as presented. Motion was unanimously carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Gilmer, seconded by Commissioner
Ward to approve the updates to the Emergency Plan Manual as
presented. Motion was unanimously carried.
Manager's Report:
1. Update on unit #1.
2. Joint meeting of Commissioners and City Council will be on
April 4, 1994.
Old Business: None
New Business: None
There being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner
Ward, seconded by Commissioner Gilmer to adjourn the meeting at
3:20 p.m. Motion was unanimously carried.
Dougla Ward, Vice President
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Special Meeting
March 31, 1994
Commissioners Cornell, Carls and Gilmer were present; Commissioners
Beatty and Ward and Counsel Prochnow were absent; also present was
Mgr. Kadrmas.
President Cornell called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m.
President Cornell appointed Commissioner Carls as acting secretary.
Discussed painting steel poles "PR" line. After discussion, a
motion was made by Commissioner Carls, seconded by Commissioner
Gilmer to cancel and reject all bids for Painting Steel Poles "PR"
Line which were opened on March 24, 1994. Motion was unanimously
carried.
Mgr. Kadrmas presented a request for bids for Painting Steel Poles
"PR" Line. A motion was made by Commissioner Gilmer, seconded by
Commissioner Carls to advertise for bids and to open the bids on
April 11, 1994. Motion was unanimously carried.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner
Carls, seconded by Commissioner Gilmer to adjourn the meeting at
11:05 a.m. Motion was unanimously carried.
Michael A. Carls, Acting Secretary
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G. P. Cornell, President
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR
PAINTING STEEL POLES "PR" LINE
HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION
HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA
Notice is hereby given that the Hutchinson Utilities
Commission of the City of Hutchinson, Minnesota, hereinafter
referred to as the Owner, will receive sealed Bids at the
Hutchinson Utilities office until 10:00 a.m. on the 11th day of
April 1994, and will publicly open and read aloud such Bids on the
following work and equipment:
"PAINTING STEEL POLES "PR" LINE"
Proposals shall be properly endorsed and delivered in an
envelope marked, "PAINT STEEL POLES "PR" LINE" and shall be
addressed to: Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the City of
Hutchinson, 225 Michigan Street, Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350.
All proposals shall be submitted in duplicate on the Bidder's
own letterhead in facsimile of the Proposal Form enclosed in the
Specifications, or by utilizing the Proposal Form enclosed with the
Specifications by typing the official name of the Bidder at the top
of the form.
Each Proposal shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond, made payable
to the Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the City of Hutchinson,
Minnesota, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Bid, as a
guarantee that the Bidder will enter into the proposed Contract and
provide a Performance Bond after his Bid shall have been accepted.
The successful Bidder shall furnish a Performance Bond in an
amount equal to one hundred percent (100 %) of the Contract price to
the Owner prior to the approval of the Contract.
No Bidder may withdraw his Bid or Proposal for a period of
thirty (30) days after date of opening of Bids.
At the aforementioned time and place, or at such later time
and place as the Owner then may fix, the Owner will act upon
Proposals received and with its sole discretion may award
Contract(s) for the furnishing of said equipment.
The work shall be started within ten (10) days after award of
Contract(s).
Specifications and Plans are available at the Office of the
Hutchinson Utilities, 225 Michigan Street, Hutchinson, Minnesota
55350.
The Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the City of Hutchinson,
Minnesota, reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
By ��.. P L)_4
President
Date - .3 1 - `y Y
ATTESTED
By
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