08-29-2007 HUCMRegular Meeting
August 29, 2007
Members present: Vice President David Wetterling; Secretary Dwight Bordson;
Commissioner Craig Lenz; General Manager Michael Kumm; Attorney Marc Sebora
Members absent: President Donald H. Walser; Commissioner Robert Hantge
Vice President Wetterling called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
General Manager Kumm asked to discuss the safety management contract with
Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association (MMUA) as a New Business item. The only
change in the annual contract is that the fee has been increased by $400. HUC and City
split the cost for the safety training. A motion was made by Commissioner Lenz,
seconded by Commissioner Bordson to approve the safety management contract with
MMUA. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Bordson to move into
closed session to discuss pending litigation. Motion was unanimously carried. Meeting
closed at 3:05 p.m.
Present at closed meeting: Vice President David Wetterling; Secretary Dwight Bordson;
Commissioner Craig Lenz; General Manager Michael Kumm; Director Natural Gas
Division John Webster; Recording Secretary Lin Madson; Attorney Marc Sebora;
Attorney Gary Van Cleve of Larkin Hoffman Attorneys via teleconferencing.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Bordson to move back
to open meeting. Motion was unanimously carried. The meeting was reopened at 3:15
p.m.
Attorney Sebora excused himself from the rest of the meeting because of a previous
commitment.
The minutes of the July 25, 2007 regular meeting were reviewed. A motion was made
by Commissioner Bordson, seconded by Commissioner Lenz to approve the minutes as
written. Motion was unanimously carried.
The July payables were discussed. A motion was made by Commissioner Bordson,
seconded by Commissioner Lenz to ratify the payment of bills in the amount of
$3,057,351.71. Motion was unanimously carried.
The financial statements/budget year-to-date were discussed. A motion was made by
Commissioner Lenz, seconded by Commissioner Bordson to approve the financial
statements/budget year-to-date. Motion was unanimously carried.
John Webster, Director Natural Gas Division, presented the bid tabulation for installation
and retirement of natural gas distribution lines. After discussion, a motion was made by
Commissioner Lenz, seconded by Commissioner Bordson to award the bid to NPL
Construction Company in the amount of $84,900. Motion was unanimously carried.
John Webster presented requisition #002693 for a transfer prover. This equipment tests
large volume meters. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Bordson,
seconded by Commissioner Lenz to approve requisition #002693 for a transfer prover
from Dresser Roots Meters and Instruments in the amount of $20,255.24. Motion was
unanimously carried.
Steve Lancaster, Director Electric Division, presented requisition #002724 for a 2000
KVA padmounted transformer. This is an inventory item which will eventually be used in
the new chiller project. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Lenz,
seconded by Commissioner Bordson to approve requisition #002724 for a 2000 KVA
padmounted transformer from RESCO in the amount of $36,371.88. Motion was
unanimously carried.
GM Kumm gave an overview of the MMUA annual meeting he attended.
Division reports
Electric – Steve Lancaster
An operator has resigned – an offer of conditional employment has been
extended to an applicant
Gas – John Webster
Installed an anode on fuel line at Ridgewater College
Installed two flange kits at HTI
Received a thank you card from Fire Dept. for our assistance
Received 2006 Safety Award from American Public Gas Association
Business – none
Legal update
None
Unfinished Business
Customer Credit Card Payments:
We will study this more then draft a policy on convenience/handling fee and
report back to the Commission at a later time.
Big Stone II:
Administrative Law Judge recommended approval; Dept. of Commerce expected
to endorse it; PUC expected to make a decision in October regarding the
Certificate of Need.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Lenz, seconded
by Commission Bordson to adjourn the meeting at 4:32 p.m. Motion was unanimously
carried.
_________________________________
Dwight Bordson, Secretary
ATTEST________________________________
Donald H. Walser, President
Regular Meeting
August 29, 2007
Members present: Vice President David Wetterling; Secretary Dwight Bordson;
Commissioner Craig Lenz; General Manager Michael Kumm; Attorney Marc Sebora
Members absent: President Donald H. Walser; Commissioner Robert Hantge
Vice President Wetterling called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
General Manager Kumm asked to discuss the safety management contract with
Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association (MMUA) as a New Business item. The only
change in the annual contract is that the fee has been increased by $400. HUC and City
split the cost for the safety training. A motion was made by Commissioner Lenz,
seconded by Commissioner Bordson to approve the safety management contract with
MMUA. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Bordson to move into
closed session to discuss pending litigation. Motion was unanimously carried. Meeting
closed at 3:05 p.m.
Present at closed meeting: Vice President David Wetterling; Secretary Dwight Bordson;
Commissioner Craig Lenz; General Manager Michael Kumm; Director Natural Gas
Division John Webster; Recording Secretary Lin Madson; Attorney Marc Sebora;
Attorney Gary Van Cleve of Larkin Hoffman Attorneys via teleconferencing.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Bordson to move back
to open meeting. Motion was unanimously carried. The meeting was reopened at 3:15
p.m.
Attorney Sebora excused himself from the rest of the meeting because of a previous
commitment.
The minutes of the July 25, 2007 regular meeting were reviewed. A motion was made
by Commissioner Bordson, seconded by Commissioner Lenz to approve the minutes as
written. Motion was unanimously carried.
The July payables were discussed. A motion was made by Commissioner Bordson,
seconded by Commissioner Lenz to ratify the payment of bills in the amount of
$3,057,351.71. Motion was unanimously carried.
The financial statements /budget year -to -date were discussed. A motion was made by
Commissioner Lenz, seconded by Commissioner Bordson to approve the financial
statements /budget year -to -date. Motion was unanimously carried.
John Webster, Director Natural Gas Division, presented the bid tabulation for installation
and retirement of natural gas distribution lines. After discussion, a motion was made by
Commissioner Lenz, seconded by Commissioner Bordson to award the bid to NPL
Construction Company in the amount of $84,900. Motion was unanimously carried.
John Webster presented requisition #002693 for a transfer prover. This equipment tests
large volume meters. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Bordson,
seconded by Commissioner Lenz to approve requisition #002693 for a transfer prover
from Dresser Roots Meters and Instruments in the amount of $20,255.24. Motion was
unanimously carried.
Steve Lancaster, Director Electric Division, presented requisition #002724 for a 2000
KVA padmounted transformer. This is an inventory item which will eventually be used in
the new chiller project. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Lenz,
seconded by Commissioner Bordson to approve requisition #002724 for a 2000 KVA
padmounted transformer from RESCO in the amount of $36,371.88. Motion was
unanimously carried.
GM Kumm gave an overview of the MMUA annual meeting he attended.
Division reports
Electric — Steve Lancaster
• An operator has resigned — an offer of conditional employment has been
extended to an applicant
Gas — John Webster
• Installed an anode on fuel line at Ridgewater College
• Installed two flange kits at HTI
• Received a thank you card from Fire Dept. for our assistance
• Received 2006 Safety Award from American Public Gas Association
Business — none
Legal update
None
Unfinished Business
Customer Credit Card Payments:
We will study this more then draft a policy on convenience /handling fee and
report back to the Commission at a later time.
Big Stone II:
Administrative Law Judge recommended approval; Dept. of Commerce expected
to endorse it; PUC expected to make a decision in October regarding the
Certificate of Need.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Lenz, seconded
by Commission Bordson to adjourn the meeting at 4:32 p.m. Motion was unanimously
carried.
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