10-27-2004 HUCM
Regular Meeting
October 27, 2004
Members present: President Craig Lenz; Vice President Donald Walser; Secretary
David Wetterling; Commissioner Marlin Torgerson; Commissioner Paul Ackland
General Manager Michael Kumm; Attorney Marc Sebora
President Lenz called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Commissioner Ackland made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 29,
2004 Regular Meeting with the correction that past Vice President Lenz was present.
Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Secretary Wetterling made a motion to ratify the payment of bills in the amount of
$2,572,690.50 (detailed listing in payables book). Commissioner Torgerson seconded
the motion and it passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ackland to authorize proceeding with the RW
Beck proposal. Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
A presentation was made by Tom Heller & Jeff Peters, from Missouri River Energy
Services, regarding Joint Action Agency Membership.
Gary Plotz, Ken Merrill and Miles Seppelt, from the City of Hutchinson, made a
presentation regarding Economic Development Contributions. There was discussion
regarding creating a methodology/formula for the General Funds Transfer. Vice
President Walser made a motion to approve the 5% increase to the General Funds
Transfer. The transfer for 2005 will total $973,500.00. Secretary Wetterling seconded
the motion and it passed unanimously.
A joint meeting with HUC and the City Council was tentatively scheduled for December
20th at the Event Center.
Commissioner Ackland made a motion to approve the financial statement and budget
year to date. Vice President Walser seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Ackland recommended that the New Ulm contribution be removed from
miscellaneous income and tracked on its own.
Vice President Walser made a motion to approve the Advertisement for Bids for Electric
Conductor for Stock. Commissioner Torgerson seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Commissioner Torgerson made a motion to approve option number 3 of the Northern
Natural Gas Measurement Agreement pending negotiation language agreeable to both
parties. Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
There was discussion regarding the 115kv line along the Luce Line Trail.
The Natural Gas Division will report updates each month on the Time Diversity Model
for natural gas purchases.
Commissioner Ackland made a motion to approve the Pipeline Integrity Management
Program Proposal. Vice President Walser seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Commissioner Torgerson made a motion to approve Requisition #834 to Stewart
Energy for removal of the fuel oil tank at Plant 2. Secretary Wetterling seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Torgerson made a motion to adjourn at 6.30 p.m. Commissioner
Ackland seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
David Wetterling, Secretary
ATTEST
Craig Lenz, President
Regular Meeting
October 27, 2004
Members present: President Craig Lenz; Vice President Donald Walser; Secretary
David Wetterling; Commissioner Marlin Torgerson; Commissioner Paul Ackland
General Manager Michael Kumm; Attorney Marc Sebora
President Lenz called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Commissioner Ackland made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 29,
2004 Regular Meeting with the correction that past Vice President Lenz was present.
Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Secretary Wetterling made a motion to ratify the payment of bills in the amount of
$2,572,690.50 (detailed listing in payables book). Commissioner Torgerson seconded
the motion and it passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ackland to authorize proceeding with the RW
Beck proposal. Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
A presentation was made by Tom Heller & Jeff Peters, from Missouri River Energy
Services, regarding Joint Action Agency Membership.
Gary Plotz, Ken Merrill and Miles Seppelt, from the City of Hutchinson, made a
presentation regarding Economic Development Contributions. There was discussion
regarding creating a methodology /formula for the General Funds Transfer. Vice
President Walser made a motion to approve the 5% increase to the General Funds
Transfer. The transfer for 2005 will total $973,500.00. Secretary Wetterling seconded
the motion and it passed unanimously.
A joint meeting with HUC and the City Council was tentatively scheduled for December
20th at the Event Center.
Commissioner Ackland made a motion to approve the financial statement and budget
year to date. Vice President Walser seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Ackland recommended that the New Ulm contribution be removed from
miscellaneous income and tracked on its own.
Vice President Walser made a motion to approve the Advertisement for Bids for Electric
Conductor for Stock. Commissioner Torgerson seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Commissioner Torgerson made a motion to approve option number 3 of the Northern
Natural Gas Measurement Agreement pending negotiation language agreeable to both
parties. Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
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There was discussion regarding the 11 5k line along the Luce Line Trail.
The Natural Gas Division will report updates each month on the Time Diversity Model
for natural gas purchases.
Commissioner Ackland made a motion to approve the Pipeline Integrity Management
Program Proposal. Vice President Walser seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Commissioner Torgerson made a motion to approve Requisition #834 to Stewart
Energy for removal of the fuel oil tank at Plant 2. Secretary Wetterling seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Torgerson made a motion to adjourn at 6.30 p.m. Commissioner
Ackland seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
David W
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Secretary
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Advertisement for Bids
For
Electric Conductor for Stock
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 until 2:00 p.m. on the 30th day of
November, 2004, and will publicly open and read aloud such Bids on the following
material.
Electric Conductor for Stock
Proposals shall be properly endorsed and delivered in an envelope marked,
"Conductor" and shall be addressed to: Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the City of
Hutchinson, 225 Michigan St SE, 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 Specification or by utilizing the Proposal Form
enclosed with the Specifications by typing the official name of the Bidder at the top of
the form.
No bidder may withdraw his Bid or Proposal for a Period of sixty (60) days after date of
opening of Bids.
Conductor Specifications are available at the Office of the Hutchinson Utilities,
Hutchinson, Minnesota reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or bid irregularities.
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Date Octoben27.2004
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