10-29-1996 HUCMe5
Regular Meeting
October 29, 1996
Commissioners Ward, Gilmer, Cornell and Ackland were present. Commissioner
Carls was absent. Also present were Manager Kadrmas and Counsel Barry
Anderson.
President Ward called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
The minutes of September regular meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by
Commissioner Ackland, seconded by Commissioner Gilmer to approve the minutes
as written. Motion was unanimously carried.
The September payables were discussed. A motion was made by Commissioner
Cornell, seconded by Commissioner Ackland to accept the September payables in
the amount of $1,672,481.04 (detailed listing in payables book). Motion was
unanimously carried.
The 1996 year -to -date (thru September) financial and budget reports were
reviewed. A motion was made by Commissioner Gilmer, seconded by
Commissioner Ackland to accept the financial and budget reports. Motion was
unanimously carried.
Discussed Amendment to TF Throughput Service Agreement (Amendment No. 4)
to the Northern Natural Gas contract. After discussion, a motion was made by
Commissioner Cornell, seconded by Commissioner Gilmer to approve the
amendment. Motion was unanimously carried.
Discussed Amendment to Firm Deferred Delivery Service Agreement (Amendment
No. 1) to the Northern Natural Gas contract. After discussion, a motion was made
by Commissioner Ackland, seconded by Commissioner Cornell to approve the
amendment. Motion was unanimously carried.
Discussed the yearly audit performed for Hutchinson Utilities Commission. After
discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Ackland, seconded by
Commissioner Gilmer to continue with Fawcett, Young & Associates, LTD for at
least a period of three years. Motion was unanimously carried.
The 1997 preliminary budget was reviewed. After discussion it was decided to
review and finalize the budget at the November meeting.
Discussion took place on the MAPP Restated Agreement. After we rejoin the new
MAPP organization we will execute the Agreement at the November Commission
meeting.
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Manager's Report:
Discussed the letter received from Craig Powell regarding gas service outside the
city limits. After discussion it was decided that Mr. Powell can have one gas service
line to his property at 20284 Raven Avenue if he builds a house at that location
within five years. If he does not build a house within five years of the date of this
commission meeting, he will be reimbursed $800, his share of the cost for the
installation of the main. A motion was made by Commissioner Ackland and
seconded by Commissioner Cornell. Motion was unanimously carried.
Old Business: None
New Business: None
There being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Ackland, seconded
by Commissioner Cornell to adjourn the meeting at 4:28 p.m. Motion was unanimously
carried.
ATTEST:
Douglas Ward, President
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Roger Gilmer, Vice President