08-28-1995 HUCMRegular Meeting
August 28, 1995
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 31, 1995, regular meeting were reviewed. A motion was made
by Commissioner Carls, seconded by Commissioner Beatty 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 Ward to accept the July payables in the amount of
$1,177,250.67 (detailed listing in payables book). Motion was unanimously carried.
The 1995 year -to -date (thru July) financial and budget reports were reviewed. A
motion was made by Commissioner Beatty, seconded by Commissioner Carls to
accept the financial and budget reports. Motion was unanimously carried.
President Cornell asked about a security system for the Utilities office. After
discussion, it was decided to get proposals for different options for security
systems.
Manager's Report:
1. Mike McGlone from the Salvation Army was welcomed to the meeting. Mr.
McGlone informed the Commission about the HeatShare program.
HeatShare provides assistance to families that need assistance with their
energy bills. Hutch Utilities would have to insert HeatShare inserts with
Utility billing statements. After discussion, a motion was made by
Commissioner Carls, seconded by Commissioner Beatty to participate in the
Salvation Army's HeatShare program. Motion was unanimously carried.
2. Discussed policy changes. Changes are:
• Disconnecting services at customer's request and disconnecting
services for non - payment of bill, and the responsibilities of relighting
pilots.
• Deposits for all rental property to be equal to one and one -half the
monthly estimated billing.
• New residential and or commercial underground services: Customer
M r
to be responsible for secondary service larger than 200 amp.
• Add "equipment rental charges" to policy.
• Change "non- sufficient funds" check from $15 to $5. Continue with $15
charge for late payment.
• Change the Automatic Payment Plan "non- sufficient funds" check from $15
to $5.
• Include Tree Trimming policy.
• More explanation on Pay In Advance Billing System.
After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Beatty, seconded by
Commisisoner Carls to incorporate the discussed items into a preliminary draft to
be presented at the next meeting. Motion was unanimously carried.
3. Presented amendment 6 for Northern Natural Gas contract. After discussion, a
motion was made by Commissioner Beatty, seconded by Commissioner Gilmer to
approve the amendment. Motion was unanimously carried.
Old Business: None
New Business:
An open house will be held for Ted Beatty, whose appointed term expires on August 31,
1995. No date was set for the open house.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Ward, seconded
by Commissioner Beatty to adjourn the meeting at 3:05 p.m. Motion was unanimously
carried.
Attest: -
G. P. Cornell, President
Roger Gilmer, Secretary