03-29-2000 HUCMCommission Meeting
March 29, 2000
Members Present: President, Roger Gilmer; Secretary David Wetterling;
Commissioner, Douglas Ward; Commissioner Craig Lenz; General Manager
Kadrmas, and Attorney Marc Sebora.
President Gilmer called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion to accept the minutes of February 23, 2000,
as written. Seconded by Secretary Wetterling, the motion carried.
Secretary Wetterling made a motion to ratify the payment of bills in the amount of
$1,498,659.05 (detailed listing is in payables book). Commissioner Ward
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
After review of the financial statements and the budget year -to -date,
Commissioner Ward made a motion to approve them. Secretary Wetterling
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Paul Harvego from Fawcett, Young and Associates presented the 1999 Audit to
the Commission. One area the Commission will need to consider is how to enter
the new Unit #9 into the system. The overall picture being excellent, Secretary
Wetterling made a motion to accept the 1999 Audit. Seconded by Commissioner
Lenz, the motion was approved unanimously.
Natural Gas Superintendent, John Webster, General Manager Kadrmas, and
Commission members that met with New Ulm Commission stated that we are
definitely interested in the construction of a natural gas line but that more
information is needed from the construction profession and that timing will be
important to our financial security.
Secretary Wetterling made a motion to approve an Advertisement for Bids for a
new 3M transformer. Seconded by Commissioner Lenz, the motion carried.
The Commission agreed that the Recognition Banquet should be held as
planned on April 28, 2000, at the Crow River County Club, serving a three -meat
buffet.
General Manager Kadrmas informed the commission that the new Unit #9 will be
arriving April 6, 2000.
Glencoe will be adding their own breaker to the McLeod Substation.
The building contractor has stated that the renovation is approximately 70%
finished and would like the project to be finished June 1St, a month ahead of
schedule.
General Manager Kadrmas will be conducting second interviews this week for
the position of Business Manager.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion to approve Requisition #13025 from Facility
Systems Inc. for the purchase of the new control room desk. Seconded by
Secretary Wetterling, the motion carried.
There being no further business, Secretary Wetterling made a motion to adjourn.
Seconded by Commissioner Ward, the motion carried.
David Wetterling, Secretary
ATTEST
Roger Gilmer, President
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Commission Meeting
March 29, 2000
Members Present: President, Roger Gilmer; Secretary David Wetterling;
Commissioner, Douglas Ward; Commissioner Craig Lenz; General Manager
Kadrmas, and Attorney Marc Sebora.
President Gilmer called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion to accept the minutes of February 23, 2000,
as written. Seconded by Secretary Wetterling, the motion carried.
Secretary Wetterling made a motion to ratify the payment of bills in the amount of
$1,498,659.05 (detailed listing is in payables book). Commissioner Ward
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
After review of the financial statements and the budget year -to -date,
Commissioner Ward made a motion to approve them. Secretary Wetterling
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Paul Harvego from Fawcett, Young and Associates presented the 1999 Audit to
the Commission. One area the Commission will need to consider is how to enter
the new Unit #9 into the system. The overall picture being excellent, Secretary
Wetterling made a motion to accept the 1999 Audit. Seconded by Commissioner
Lenz, the motion was approved unanimously.
Natural Gas Superintendent, John Webster, General Manager Kadrmas, and
Commission members that met with New Ulm Commission stated that we are
definitely interested in the construction of a natural gas line but that more
information is needed from the construction profession and that timing will be
important to our financial security.
Secretary Wetterling made a motion to approve an Advertisement for Bids for a
new 3M transformer. Seconded by Commissioner Lenz, the motion carried.
The Commission agreed that the Recognition Banquet should be held as
planned on April 28, 2000, at the Crow River County Club, serving a three -meat
buffet.
General Manager Kadrmas informed the commission that the new Unit #9 will be
arriving April 6, 2000.
Glencoe will be adding their own breaker to the McLeod Substation.
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The building contractor has stated that the renovation is approximately 70%
finished and would like the project to be finished June 1St, a month ahead of
schedule.
General Manager Kadrmas will be conducting second interviews this week for
the position of Business Manager.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion to approve Requisition #13025 from Facility
Systems Inc. for the purchase of the new control room desk. Seconded by
Secretary Wetterling, the motion carried.
There being no further business, Secretary Wetterling made a motion to adjourn.
Seconded by Commissioner Ward, the motion carried.
ATTEST
Roger7Gilmer, President
David tterling, Secretary
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Transformer
HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION
HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA
Notice is hereby given that the Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the City of
Hutchinson, Hutchinson, Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as the Owner, will receive
sealed Bids at the Hutchinson Utilities office and will publicly open and read aloud such
Bids on the following work and equipment:
" Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Transformer "
Proposals shall be properly endorsed and delivered in an envelope marked,
"Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Transformer " 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, Hutchinson, Minnesota, in the
amount of five per cent (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 per cent (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).
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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, Hutchinson,
Minnesota reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
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By
Roger Gilmer, President
Date March 29, 2000
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Dafidwep6rling, Secretary
Date March 29, 2000
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