04-27-1995 HUCMf
Regular Meeting
March 27, 1995
Commissioners Cornell, Ward and Gilmer were present;
Commissioners Beatty and Carls and Counsel Prochnow were
absent; also present was Mgr. Kadrmas.
President Cornell called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
The minutes of February 27, 1995, regular meeting were
reviewed. A motion was made by Commissioner Gilmer, seconded
by Commissioner Ward to approve the minutes as written.
Motion was unanimously carried.
The February payables were discussed. A motion was made by
Commissioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner Gilmer to accept
the February payables in the amount of $1,352,434.53 (detailed
listing in payables book.) Motion was unanimously carried.
The 1995 year -to -date (thru February) financial and budget
reports were reviewed. A motion was made by Commissioner
Gilmer, seconded by Commissioner Ward to accept the financial
and budget reports. Motion was unanimously carried.
Mgr. Kadrmas presented quotations for two 15KV AIS -9 pad
mounted sectionalizing equipment. The quotes are as follows:
Graybar Electric Company $14,940
Border States Electric $16,704
A motion was made by Commissioner Ward, seconded by
Commissioner Gilmer to award the quote to Graybar Electric
Company in the amount of $14,940. Motion was unanimously
carried.
Designating depositories for Utility funds was discussed. A
motion was made by Commissioner Gilmer, seconded by
Commissioner Ward to designate the following depositories for
Utility funds:
Citizens Bank & Trust Company
First Bank of Minnesota
First Federal fsb
Marquette Bank - Hutchinson
Motion was unanimously carried.
Discussed OSHA final rule on electrical protective equipment
(clothing portion). Mgr. Kadrmas presented costs for
electrical protective clothing. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner Gilmer to
purchase electrical protective clothing (Calberta brand) from
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Uniforms Unlimited for the 12 employees (Production - 1, Line - 9,
Meter - 2) required to wear the protective clothing. Motion was
unanimously carried.
Manager's Report:
1. Open house for unit #1 will be on Friday, April 21, from noon
to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday, April 22, from 10:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be on Friday,
April 21, at 1:00 p.m.
2. Presented quotations for finishing floors on unit #1. After
discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Gilmer, seconded
by Commissioner Ward to accept the low quote (no more than
$10,400). Motion was unanimously carried.
3. Presented a list of uncollectible accounts. A motion was made
by Commissioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner Gilmer
authorizing management to charge -off $2,948.94 (detailed
listing on page 1798 of March general journal). Motion was
unanimously carried.
Old Business:
Discussed Hutchinson Community Development Corporation (HCDC)
funding for recruitment video. After discussion, a motion was made
by Commissioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner Gilmer not to make
a contribution to HCDC for recruitment video. Motion was
unanimously carried.
New Business: None
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:50
p.m.
Roger Gilmer, Secretary
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G. P. Cornell, President