08-29-1994 HUCM115 ----
Regular Meeting
August 29, 1994
All Commissioners were present; also present were Mgr. Kadrmas and
Counsel Prochnow.
President Cornell called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
The minutes of July 25, 1994 regular meeting were reviewed. A
motion was made by Commissioner Beatty, seconded by Commissioner
Gilmer to approve the minutes as written. Motion was unanimously
carried.
The July payables were discussed. A motion was made by Commissioner
Beatty, seconded by Commissioner Carls to accept the July payables
in the amount of $1,622,566.88 (detailed listing in payables book).
Motion was unanimously carried.
The 1994 year -to -date (thru July) financial and budget reports
were reviewed. A motion was made by Commissioner Beatty, seconded
by Commissioner Gilmer to accept the financial and budget reports.
Motion was unanimously carried.
Members from the Hutchinson Tree Board were welcomed to the meeting.
The Tree Board informed the Commission that 118 windbreak trees
and 351 shade trees, for a total of 469 energy conservation trees,
were planted in 1994. Contribution for 1995 energy conservation
tree planting will be discussed at a future meeting.
Manager's Report:
1. Update on unit #1.
2. Presented requisition for 30 street lights. A motion was made
by Commissioner Beatty, seconded by Commissioner Ward to approve
requisition to Petersen - Wisdorf for 30 street lights in the
amount of $11,796. Motion was unanimously carried.
3. Presented amendments 3 and 4 for Northern Natural Gas contracts.
After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Beatty,
seconded by Commissioner Carls to approve the amendments pending
review by Counsel Prochnow. Motion was unanimously carried.
Old Business: None
New Business:
Counsel Prochnow discussed how Hutchinson Utilities handles budget
renewals. After discussion, it was suggested a notice be inserted
with Utility statement (especially customers on the automatic
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payment P lan ) to inform customer of new budget amount.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner
Beatty, seconded by Commissioner Gilmer to adjourn the meeting at
2:40 p.m. Motion was unanimously carried.
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Theodore Beatty, Secretary
ATTEST
G. P. Cornell, President