09-25-2002 HUCM
Regular Meeting
September 25,2002
Members present: President David Wetterling; Vice President Craig Lenz;
Secretary Donald Walser; Commissioner Paul Ackland; General Manager
Clarence Kadrmas; Business Manager Patrick Spethman; Attorney Marc Sebora;
and Mayor Marlin Torgerson.
President Wetterling called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Secretary Walser made a motion to approve the minutes of August 21,2002.
Commissioner Ackland seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Ackland made a motion to ratify the payment of bills in the amount
of $1 ,596,096.23 (detailed listing in payables book). Vice President Lenz
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Secretary Walser made a motion to nominate David Wetterling for the position of
President. Vice President Lenz seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Vice President Lenz made a motion that nominations cease. Commissioner
Ackland seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Commissioner
Ackland made a motion to elect David Wetterling as President. Secretary Walser
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Ackland made a motion to nominate Craig Lenz for the position of
Vice President. Secretary Walser seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously. Secretary Walser made a motion that nominations cease and to
elect Craig Lenz as Vice President. Commissioner Ackland seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously.
President Wetterling appointed Donald Walser as Secretary.
President Wetterling appointed Marc Sebora as legal counsel.
President Wetterling appointed Kelly Karg as recording/assistant secretary.
President Wetterling appointed Vice President Lenz and General Manager
Kadrmas to receive drug reports.
President Wetterling designated Citizens Bank and Trust Company; Wells Fargo;
Americana National Bank; and UBS PaineWebber as depositories for Utility
funds.
Commissioner Ackland made a motion to approve the financial statement and
budget year-to-date and to amend the work orders as presented (copy attached).
Vice President Lenz seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Vice President Lenz made a motion to award the feeder #23 conductor contract
to WESCO in the amount of $83,715. Secretary Walser seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously.
John Webster, natural gas division manager for Hutchinson Utilities and Phil
McLean, Natural Gas Consulting, reviewed the construction of natural gas
pipeline bids and the natural gas pipeline and appurtenances bids. John Webster
and Phil McLean will present their recommendations on the natural gas pipeline
bids and the natural gas pipeline and appurtenances bids at a future meeting.
Mayor Torgerson informed the Commission a joint Hutchinson City
Council/Hutchinson Utilities meeting will be held on Thursday, October 10,2002,
at noon.
General Manager Kadrmas updated the Commission on the Hutchinson
substation schedule.
General Manager Kadrmas updated the Commission on the natural gas pipeline
schedule.
General Manager Kadrmas and Business Manager Spethman updated the
Commission on the Energy Star Appliance Conservation Program.
Business Manager Spethman updated the Commission on the payment drop
boxes. The Commission asked Business Manager Spethman to notify
customers that the payment drop boxes might be eliminated and the reasons for
the possible elimination of the payment drop boxes (security, etc). Customers
responses will be reviewed at a future meeting.
General Manager Kadrmas updated the Commission on TRANSLlNK and the
possible arrangements for the Commission as a member of TRANSLlNK.
Attorney Sebora informed the Commission that the legal claim (little girl falling
from tree) against Hutchinson Utilities was settled in the amount of $19,500.
Attorney Sebora informed the Commission that he received a complaint from
Brent Reiner of R & R Excavating in regard to the McLeod substation site work
contract payment.
Vice President Lenz will attend the next Labor/Management meeting on
Wednesday, October 2,2002 at 8:30 am.
General Manager Kadrmas discussed a possible land purchase from
Consolidated Freightways, who have filed bankruptcy. The Commission asked
General Manager Kadrmas to pursue this further and to report back to the
Commission.
There being no further business, Commissioner Ackland made a motion to
adjourn the meeting. Secretary Walser seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Donald H. Walser, Secretary
ATTEST
David J. Wetterling, President
Regular Meeting
September 25, 2002
Members present: President David Wetterling; Vice President Craig Lenz;
Secretary Donald Walser; Commissioner Paul Ackland; General Manager
Clarence Kadrmas; Business Manager Patrick Spethman; Attorney Marc Sebora;
and Mayor Marlin Torgerson.
President Wetterling called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Secretary Walser made a motion to approve the minutes of August 21, 2002.
Commissioner Ackland seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Ackland made a motion to ratify the payment of bills in the amount
of $1,596,096.23 (detailed listing in payables book). Vice President Lenz
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Secretary Walser made a motion to nominate David Wetterling for the position of
President. Vice President Lenz seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Vice President Lenz made a motion that nominations cease. Commissioner
Ackland seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Commissioner
Ackland made a motion to elect David Wetterling as President. Secretary Walser
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Ackland made a motion to nominate Craig Lenz for the position of
Vice President. Secretary Walser seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously. Secretary Walser made a motion that nominations cease and to
elect Craig Lenz as Vice President. Commissioner Ackland seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously.
President Wetterling appointed Donald Walser as Secretary.
President Wetterling appointed Marc Sebora as legal counsel.
President Wetterling appointed Kelly Karg as recording /assistant secretary.
President Wetterling appointed Vice President Lenz and General Manager
Kadrmas to receive drug reports.
President Wetterling designated Citizens Bank and Trust Company; Wells Fargo;
Americana National Bank; and UBS PaineWebber as depositories for Utility
funds.
Commissioner Ackland made a motion to approve the financial statement and
budget year -to -date and to amend the work orders as presented (copy attached).
Vice President Lenz seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
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Vice President Lenz made a motion to award the feeder #23 conductor contract
to WESCO in the amount of $83,715. Secretary Walser seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously.
John Webster, natural gas division manager for Hutchinson Utilities and Phil
McLean, Natural Gas Consulting, reviewed the construction of natural gas
pipeline bids and the natural gas pipeline and appurtenances bids. John Webster
and Phil McLean will present their recommendations on the natural gas pipeline
bids and the natural gas pipeline and appurtenances bids at a future meeting.
Mayor Torgerson informed the Commission a joint Hutchinson City
Council /Hutchinson Utilities meeting will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2002,
at noon.
General Manager Kadrmas updated the Commission on the Hutchinson
substation schedule.
General Manager Kadrmas updated the Commission on the natural gas pipeline
schedule.
General Manager Kadrmas and Business Manager Spethman updated the
Commission on the Energy Star Appliance Conservation Program.
Business Manager Spethman updated the Commission on the payment drop
boxes. The Commission asked Business Manager Spethman to notify
customers that the payment drop boxes might be eliminated and the reasons for
the possible elimination of the payment drop boxes (security, etc). Customers
responses will be reviewed at a future meeting.
General Manager Kadrmas updated the Commission on TRANSLINK and the
possible arrangements for the Commission as a member of TRANSLINK.
Attorney Sebora informed the Commission that the legal claim (little girl falling
from tree) against Hutchinson Utilities was settled in the amount of $19,500.
Attorney Sebora informed the Commission that he received a complaint from
Brent Reiner of R & R Excavating in regard to the McLeod substation site work
contract payment.
Vice President Lenz will attend the next Labor /Management meeting on
Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at 8:30 a.m.
General Manager Kadrmas discussed a possible land purchase from
Consolidated Freightways, who have filed bankruptcy. The Commission asked
General Manager Kadrmas to pursue this further and to report back to the
Commission.
There being no further business, Commissioner Ackland made a motion to
adjourn the meeting. Secretary Walser seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
ATTEST
David J. Weifteflinl4, President
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Donald H. Walser, Secretary
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AGENDA ITEM # 5 - Hutchinson Utilities Commission Meeting
2002 Work Order Adjustments
Requesting approval to adjust the following work orders resulting in a $193K reduction to 2002 capital expenditures.
Work Order Original Requested
Department Number Description Amount Amount
Electric 20205 Hwy 7 Annexation 30,000 0
Change to Ravenwood Develpoment 0 30,000
20206 Bridgewater 3rd Addition 20,000 0
Administrative 50201 Mansred Roof 35,000 0
Natural Gas 60205 Hwy 7 Annexation 105,000 0
60206 Bridgewater 3rd Addition 24,000 0
60207 Sommerset 1 st Addition 16,000 0
Change to Ravenwood Develpoment 0 7,000
Totals 230,000 37,000
Net Change ($193,000)
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