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September 24, 2008
Members present: President Donald H. Walser; Vice President David Wetterling,
Secretary Dwight Bordson; Commissioner Hantge; Attorney Marc Sebora; General
Manager Michael Kumm.
Member absent: Commissioner Craig Lenz
President Walser called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.
The minutes of the August 27, 2008 regular meeting were reviewed. A motion was
made by Vice President Wetterling, seconded by Secretary Bordson to approve the
minutes as written. Motion was unanimously carried.
The minutes of the September 5, 2008 special meeting were discussed. A motion was
made by Secretary Bordson, seconded by Commissioner Hantge to approve the
minutes as per the changes requested: fourth paragraph, remove the third and fourth
sentences and add ‘possible deficiency of soil corrections’. Motion was unanimously
carried.
Blake Nixon, President of Geronimo Wind Energy and Charlie Daum, Director of
Development of Geronimo Wind Energy were welcomed to the meeting. Mr. Nixon gave
a presentation on the wind farm feasibility study conducted for Hutchinson. Per HUC’s
business plan, we chose wind project as our benchmark. We will look at other projects
for a comparison as it relates to renewable energy. President Walser mentioned a
conference in Mankato on renewables and asked if it would be worth our while to
attend. GM Kumm will attend the conference. After discussion it was decided we will
wait with the progression of Geronimo Wind Energy’s next step of installing
anemometers.
GM Kumm recommended the abolishment our PowerStat Billing System. According to
the PUC, we may not be in compliance with the notifications of disconnections to our
powerstat customers when their display reaches zero and their power goes out.
Attorney Sebora has researched this and has found that the use of powerstats is
discouraged in Minnesota. Nate Smutka, Accounts Supervisor explained that getting
support has been difficult when needing maintenance; the updated card readers are not
compatible with our existing system; parts are hard to find; and according to the PUC
this procedure may be in violation during the cold weather rule months. Nate has
developed a procedure where he will send out mass mailing to all powerstat customers
and will complete the removal by the end of 2008. After further discussion, a motion was
made by Commissioner Hantge, seconded by Vice President Wetterling to approve the
removal of the powerstat billing system which will update that section of our polices and
requirements booklet. Motion was unanimously carried.
GM Kumm presented the Meter Reader Contract. This is an annual contract with
AnneMarie Dammann for reading electric, gas and water meters. Nate Smutka
explained that he has reviewed it with AnneMarie as well as Ken Merrill, city finance
director. HUC administers the contract and City is billed for the number of water meters
read. The fee remained the same at $.35 per meter read. A motion was made by
Secretary Bordson, seconded by Commissioner Hantge to approve the meter reader
contracts. Motion was unanimously carried.
GM Kumm presented the August 2008 payables. After discussion a motion was made
by Secretary Bordson, seconded by Commissioner Hantge to ratify the payment of bills
in the amount of $4,068,756.59 (details listing in payables book). Motion was
unanimously carried.
GM Kumm presented the financial statements/budget year-to-date. After discussion a
motion was made by Vice President Wetterling, seconded by Commissioner Hantge to
approve the financial statements/budget year-to-date. Motion was unanimously carried.
GM Kumm presented the addendum to MMUA safety program contract. Currently we
have a combined contract with City for the MMUA safety and health program. HUC
needs two full days of safety training to be in compliance with certain OSHA
requirements whereas the City needs one day. This addendum will contract us with
MMUA for the safety training needed. After discussion a motion was made by
Commissioner Hantge, seconded by Secretary Bordson to approve the addendum to
MMUA safety program contract. Motion was unanimously carried.
When HUC combined with the City for the safety and health program, it included the
AWAIR plan (a workplace accident, injury reduction). In so doing, our old AWAIR policy
was not rescinded. A motion was made by Vice President Wetterling, seconded by
Secretary Bordson to rescind the AWAIR policy. Motion was unanimously carried.
IBEW Local 949 received documentation from MMUA as it relates to leather boots. Per
MMUA’s standard operating protocol, leather boots are required for employees who
work in an arc and flash zone, so this is not an additional benefit. HUC has contacted
Carly’s Shoes downtown to assist us in sizing and ordering the required boots. Two sets
of boots (winter and summer) totaling $300 will be effective as of January 1, 2009, with
a change-out scheduled every two years.
HUC will follow the records retention schedule adopted by City Council. In so doing,
HUC needs to amend Resolution #137, Records Retention Schedule. HUC will comply
with Minnesota Statutes 138.17 and the procedures mandated by the Minnesota
Historical Society, State Archives Department by properly maintaining a retention
schedule of destroyed and/or retained records. A motion was made by Vice President
Wetterling seconded by Secretary Bordson to approve the amendment to records
retention schedule (tabled from August 27, 2008). Motion was unanimously carried.
GM Kumm presented changes to the policies and requirements booklet. This is a part of
our scheduled review of policies. No change was needed for deposit requirement –
residential, or to deposit requirement – commercial. A change in the ‘definition of your
bill’ section was made to reflect the information on customer’s billing as a result of the
new billing software. A motion was made by Secretary Bordson, seconded by Vice
President Wetterling to approve changes to the policies and requirements booklet.
Motion was unanimously carried.
Discussion was held regarding natural gas for transportation. HUC could spearhead
efforts for the community if someone wants to provide natural gas for vehicles. GM
Kumm will include this effort in the business plan and it will be in the budget for 2009.
Requisition #003234 for pad mounted transformers was presented for approval. These
transformers are for inventory. A motion as made by Vice President Wetterling,
seconded by Commissioner Hantge to approve requisition #003234 for pad mounted
transformers from RESCO. Motion was unanimously carried.
Division reports
Gas – John Webster
We have installed 59 natural gas service lines – 33 of them were for
outside the city limits. We have about 20 more that will be installed outside
city limits.
Electric – Dan Lang and Steve Lancaster
Dan presented requisition #003263 for approval. Testing and maintenance
need to be performed on the transformer at plant #1 and the oil will need
to be changed. Because we don’t have all the costs associated with
correcting the problem, we are asking for authorization for GM Kumm to
sign requisition when the costs are known. A motion was made by Vice
President Wetterling seconded by Secretary Bordson, authorizing GM
Kumm to sign requisition, not to exceed $60,000, to correct the problem
with the transformer. Motion was unanimously carried.
Steve reported that a conditional letter of employment has been offered for
the position of meter technician.
Business – Jan Sifferath
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Our 3 annual Public Power/Natural Gas Week open house is October 9,
2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
We are moving forward with the new construction of the materials center–
framing will start the week of September 29.
Legal Update
Nothing to report.
Unfinished Business
None
New Business
None
There being no further business, a motion was made by Secretary Bordson, seconded
by Commissioner Hantge to adjourn the meeting at 5:20 p.m. Motion was unanimously
carried.
_____________________
Dwight Bordson, Secretary
ATTEST: __________________________
Donald H. Walser, President
Regular Meeting
September 24, 2008
Members present: President Donald H. Walser; Vice President David Wetterling,
Secretary Dwight Bordson; Commissioner Hantge; Attorney Marc Sebora; General
Manager Michael Kumm.
Member absent: Commissioner Craig Lenz
President Walser called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.
The minutes of the August 27, 2008 regular meeting were reviewed. A motion was
made by Vice President Wetterling, seconded by Secretary Bordson to approve the
minutes as written. Motion was unanimously carried.
The minutes of the September 5, 2008 special meeting were discussed. A motion was
made by Secretary Bordson, seconded by Commissioner Hantge to approve the
minutes as per the changes requested: fourth paragraph, remove the third and fourth
sentences and add 'possible deficiency of soil corrections'. Motion was unanimously
carried.
Blake Nixon, President of Geronimo Wind Energy and Charlie Daum, Director of
Development of Geronimo Wind Energy were welcomed to the meeting. Mr. Nixon gave
a presentation on the wind farm feasibility study conducted for Hutchinson. Per HUC's
business plan, we chose wind project as our benchmark. We will look at other projects
for a comparison as it relates to renewable energy. President Walser mentioned a
conference in Mankato on renewables and asked if it would be worth our while to
attend. GM Kumm will attend the conference. After discussion it was decided we will
wait with the progression of Geronimo Wind Energy's next step of installing
anemometers.
GM Kumm recommended the abolishment our PowerStat Billing System. According to
the PUC, we may not be in compliance with the notifications of disconnections to our
powerstat customers when their display reaches zero and their power goes out.
Attorney Sebora has researched this and has found that the use of powerstats is
discouraged in Minnesota. Nate Smutka, Accounts Supervisor explained that getting
support has been difficult when needing maintenance; the updated card readers are not
compatible with our existing system; parts are hard to find; and according to the PUC
this procedure may be in violation during the cold weather rule months. Nate has
developed a procedure where he will send out mass mailing to all powerstat customers
and will complete the removal by the end of 2008. After further discussion, a motion was
made by Commissioner Hantge, seconded by Vice President Wetterling to approve the
removal of the powerstat billing system which will update that section of our polices and
requirements booklet. Motion was unanimously carried.
GM Kumm presented the Meter Reader Contract. This is an annual contract with
AnneMarie Dammann for reading electric, gas and water meters. Nate Smutka
explained that he has reviewed it with AnneMarie as well as Ken Merrill, city finance
director. HUC administers the contract and City is billed for the number of water meters
read. The fee remained the same at $35 per meter read. A motion was made by
Secretary Bordson, seconded by Commissioner Hantge to approve the meter reader
contracts. Motion was unanimously carried.
GM Kumm presented the August 2008 payables. After discussion a motion was made
by Secretary Bordson, seconded by Commissioner Hantge to ratify the payment of bills
in the amount of $4,068,756.59 (details listing in payables book). Motion was
unanimously carried.
GM Kumm presented the financial statements /budget year -to -date. After discussion a
motion was made by Vice President Wetterling, seconded by Commissioner Hantge to
approve the financial statements /budget year -to -date. Motion was unanimously carried.
GM Kumm presented the addendum to MMUA safety program contract. Currently we
have a combined contract with City for the MMUA safety and health program. HUC
needs two full days of safety training to be in compliance with certain OSHA
requirements whereas the City needs one day. This addendum will contract us with
MMUA for the safety training needed. After discussion a motion was made by
Commissioner Hantge, seconded by Secretary Bordson to approve the addendum to
MMUA safety program contract. Motion was unanimously carried.
When HUC combined with the City for the safety and health program, it included the
AWAIR plan (a workplace accident, injury reduction). In so doing, our old AWAIR policy
was not rescinded. A motion was made by Vice President Wetterling, seconded by
Secretary Bordson to rescind the AWAIR policy. Motion was unanimously carried.
IBEW Local 949 received documentation from MMUA as it relates to leather boots. Per
MMUA's standard operating protocol, leather boots are required for employees who
work in an arc and flash zone, so this is not an additional benefit. HUC has contacted
Carly's Shoes downtown to assist us in sizing and ordering the required boots. Two sets
of boots (winter and summer) totaling $300 will be effective as of January 1, 2009, with
a change -out scheduled every two years.
HUC will follow the records retention schedule adopted by City Council. In so doing,
HUC needs to amend Resolution #137, Records Retention Schedule. HUC will comply
with Minnesota Statutes 138.17 and the procedures mandated by the Minnesota
Historical Society, State Archives Department by properly maintaining a retention
schedule of destroyed and /or retained records. A motion was made by Vice President
Wetterling seconded by Secretary Bordson to approve the amendment to records
retention schedule (tabled from August 27, 2008). Motion was unanimously carried.
GM Kumm presented changes to the policies and requirements booklet. This is a part of
our scheduled review of policies. No change was needed for deposit requirement —
residential, or to deposit requirement — commercial. A change in the 'definition of your
bill' section was made to reflect the information on customer's billing as a result of the
new billing software. A motion was made by Secretary Bordson, seconded by Vice
President Wetterling to approve changes to the policies and requirements booklet.
Motion was unanimously carried.
Discussion was held regarding natural gas for transportation. HUC could spearhead
efforts for the community if someone wants to provide natural gas for vehicles. GM
Kumm will include this effort in the business plan and it will be in the budget for 2009.
Requisition #003234 for pad mounted transformers was presented for approval. These
transformers are for inventory. A motion as made by Vice President Wetterling,
seconded by Commissioner Hantge to approve requisition #003234 for pad mounted
transformers from RESCO. Motion was unanimously carried.
Division reports
Gas — John Webster
• We have installed 59 natural gas service lines — 33 of them were for
outside the city limits. We have about 20 more that will be installed outside
city limits.
Electric — Dan Lang and Steve Lancaster
• Dan presented requisition #003263 for approval. Testing and maintenance
need to be performed on the transformer at plant #1 and the oil will need
to be changed. Because we don't have all the costs associated with
correcting the problem, we are asking for authorization for GM Kumm to
sign requisition when the costs are known. A motion was made by Vice
President Wetterling seconded by Secretary Bordson, authorizing GM
Kumm to sign requisition, not to exceed $60,000, to correct the problem
with the transformer. Motion was unanimously carried.
• Steve reported that a conditional letter of employment has been offered for
the position of meter technician.
Business — Jan Sifferath
• Our 3rd annual Public Power /Natural Gas Week open house is October 9,
2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• We are moving forward with the new construction of the materials center —
framing will start the week of September 29.
Legal Update
Nothing to report.
Unfinished Business
None
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There being no further business, a motion was made by Secretary Bordson, seconded
by Commissioner Hantge to adjourn the meeting at 5:20 p.m. Motion was unanimously
carried.
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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between Hutchinson Utilities Commission 225
Michigan St SE Hutchinson MN 55350 (hereinafter "HUC ") and Annemarie Dammann
12374 Swan Lake Rd, Silver Lake, MN 55381 (hereinafter "Contractor ") on the
following terms and conditions.
1. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS:
The undersigned recognizes that he /she has been retained as an independent Contractor
by HUC for the purpose of reading meters. The Contractor recognizes and acknowledges
that he /she is not an employee of HUC.
2. TASK:
The Contractor acknowledges that he /she has been retained to perform the task of reading
electric and natural gas meters. This agreement shall not cover any other or further tasks
undertaken by Contractor except as provided in writing and executed by both parties.
3. FEE:
The Contractor shall be paid a fee of $0.35 per meter read each month.
4. HOURS:
The Contractor shall set his/her own hours, reading only during daylight hours, and
determine the number of meters read. Contractor shall perform his/her work during the
date(s) set forth in Schedule "A ", which will be completed per designated route listing.
Said schedule may, from time to time, be altered, amended or modified by HUC.
5. CONDITIONS:
All readings will be completed as set forth in Schedule "A ". Downtown business district
meters will not be read on Sundays or Holidays, and not before normal business hours.
Contractor will be given a report of misreads and no reads on a daily basis. Contractor
will be responsible to go back and recheck these readings at the contractors own expense
and return the report to the office daily. Only one (1) meter reading hand held device will
be taken from the office at a time and all meter reading equipment will be returned to the
office at the end of the Contractor's working day. The hand held will be placed on the
charging rack. Contractor will wear clothing provided that identifies them as being with
HUC, and will use vehicle identification as provided. Contractor will notify HUC if
contractor is for some reason going to be late or not reading during dates set forth in
Schedule "A ".
6. TERM:
The Contractor or HUC may terminate, without cause, this Independent Contractor
Agreement upon ninety (90) days written notice to the other party.
7. MISCELLANEOUS:
Contractor shall provide his/her own transportation and gas. Contractor shall be entitled
to utilize HUC meter reading equipment. Proper care must be used to avoid damage to
the equipment. HUC shall provide Contractor with a sweatshirt, jacket etc. HUC shall
also provide contractor with identification labels for their vehicles. This contract will be
reviewed and approved by HUC on an annual basis.
Contractor acknowledges that he /she is not an employee of HUC, and therefore, is not
entitled to benefits, including but not limited to, vacation pay, sick leave, health
insurance, retirement benefits, worker's compensation or unemployment benefits.
Contractor also acknowledges that he /she is responsible to make sure all meters are read
in the time allotted. If contractor cannot complete the task in the time allotted it is the
contractors responsibility to have resources available to complete this task.
8. INDEMNIFICATION CLAUSE:
Contractor hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the HUC, and the City
of Hutchinson, from any and all claims of action or damages which arise out of the acts
of the Contractor.
Dated: D
Dated:
HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION
BY:
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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between Hutchinson Utilities Commission 225
Michigan St SE Hutchinson MN 55350 (hereinafter "HUC ") and Annemarie Dammann
12374 Swan Lake Rd, Silver Lake, MN 55381 (hereinafter "Contractor ") on the
following terms and conditions.
1. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS:
The undersigned recognizes that he /she has been retained as an independent Contractor
by HUC for the purpose of reading meters. The Contractor recognizes and acknowledges
that he /she is not an employee of HUC.
2. TASK:
The Contractor acknowledges that he /she has been retained to perform the task of reading
water meters. This agreement shall not cover any other or further tasks undertaken by
Contractor except as provided in writing and executed by both parties.
3. FEE:
The Contractor shall be paid a fee of $0.35 per meter read each month.
4. HOURS:
The Contractor shall set his/her own hours, reading only during daylight hours, and
determine the number of meters read. Contractor shall perform his/her work during the
date(s) set forth in Schedule "A ", which will be completed per designated route listing.
Said schedule may, from time to time, be altered, amended or modified by HUC.
5. CONDITIONS:
All readings will be completed as set forth in Schedule "A ". Downtown business district
meters will not be read on Sundays or Holidays, and not before normal business hours.
Contractor will be given a report of misreads and no reads on a daily basis. Contractor
will be responsible to go back and recheck these readings at the contractors own expense
and return the report to the office daily. Only one (1) meter reading hand held device will
be taken from the office at a time and all meter reading equipment will be returned to the
office at the end of the Contractor's working day. The hand held will be placed on the
charging rack. Contractor will wear clothing provided that identifies them as being with
HUC, and will use vehicle identification as provided. Contractor will notify HUC if
contractor is for some reason going to be late or not reading during dates set forth in
Schedule "A ".
1INSIVIRLM
The Contractor or HUC may terminate, without cause, this Independent Contractor
Agreement upon ninety (90) days written notice to the other party.
7. MISCELLANEOUS:
Contractor shall provide his/her own transportation and gas. Contractor shall be entitled
to utilize HUC meter reading equipment. Proper care must be used to avoid damage to
the equipment. HUC shall provide Contractor with a sweatshirt, jacket etc. HUC shall
also provide contractor with identification labels for their vehicles. This contract will be
reviewed and approved by HUC on an annual basis.
Contractor acknowledges that he /she is not an employee of HUC, and therefore, is not
entitled to benefits, including but not limited to, vacation pay, sick leave, health
insurance, retirement benefits, worker's compensation or unemployment benefits.
Contractor also acknowledges that he /she is responsible to make sure all meters are read
in the time allotted. If contractor cannot complete the task in the time allotted it is the
contractors responsibility to have resources available to complete this task.
8. INDEMNIFICATION CLAUSE:
Contractor hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the HUC, and the City
of Hutchinson, from any and all claims of action or damages which arise out of the acts
of the Contractor.
Dated: A_ 2
Dated:
HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION
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AMENDMENT TO SERVICES AGREEMENT
Safety Management Proaram
Contract Date: August 27, 2008 Contract Number: 146 -2009
The services agreement entered into between Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association
(MMUA) and Hutchinson Utilities (Hutchinson), dated August 28, 2007, contract number 146-
2008, is amended as follows:
PART II, Section 1.
1. DURATION: This Agreement shall remain in force from October 1, 2008 until
September 30, 2009 (the "expiration date ").
PART III, Section 1.
1. COMPENSATION: For the services covered by this Agreement, Hutchinson shall
pay MMUA an annual fee of nineteen thousand one hundred fifty dollars and 00 cents
($19,150.00) for the 2008 -09 annual period. Such compensation shall be due and
payable according to the selected payment terms below.
Payment terms for the fee agreed to above shall be based on one of the following
options (select one):
• Annual Payment ($19,150.00)
• Quarterly Payments ($4,787.50 each)
For any term of less than twelve full calendar months, the fee shall be a portion of the
annual fee, pro -rated based on the number of calendar months or partial calendar
months in which the services were provided as a percentage of twelve (12).
The parties hereby accept the terms of the Agreement as modified.
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Purchase Order #
Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association
By �
Title Executive Director
Date August 27, 2008
A.W.A.I.R. Program
HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION
This document establishes the guidelines for the Hutchinson Utilities Commission AWAIR
Program. The following areas are addressed and will be evaluated on an annual basis.
Safety & Health Program Goals
Program Responsibility
Analyzing Workplace Hazards
Program Communication Methods
Accident Investigation and Corrective Action
Enforcement of Program Objectives
OSHA and Safety organizations throughout the world recognize that effective safety and
health programs can reduce workplace accidents and injury. This program complies with
Minnesota statute 182.653 subpart (8) ( AWAIR - a workplace accident, injury reduction
plan) and Federal laws pertaining to workplace safety programs and is designed to reduce
accidents and injuries at the facilities performing operations for Hutchinson Utilities
Commission.
Sign d
Clarence L. Kadrmas, General Manager
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POLICY FOR SAFETY & HEALTH
The personal health and safety of each employee of Hutchinson Utilities Commission
(HUC) is of primary importance. The prevention and elimination of occupationally- induced
injuries and illnesses will be a highly maintained and sought -after goal. To the greatest
degree possible, our company will provide facilities and equipment required for personal
safety and health in line with the highest standards.
HUC will make every effort to maintain a safety and health program (AWAIR) conforming
with the best practices of organizations of this type. To be successful, such a program
most embody the proper attitudes toward injury and illness prevention on the part or both
supervisors and employees. It also requires cooperation in all safety and health matters,
not only between management and employee, but also between each employee and
his /her fellow workers. Only through such cooperation and involvement efforts can a safety
and health record in the best interest of all personnel be established and maintained.
Our objective is an "AWAIR" program that will reduce the amount of dangerous exposures
that could lead to an accident with resulting employee injury. The most important asset of
our company is the people who perform the work and produce our products. Our goal is
zero accidents and injuries affecting our assets and the bottom line of this company.
Signed f `'
arence L. Kadrmas, General Manager
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VINCENT GUERTIN LOCAL LI N I O N 949
BUSINESS MANAGER
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS
DI i 12908 NICOLLET AVENUE SOUTH, BURNSVILLE, MINNESOTA 55337 TELEPHONE: 952/890 -8484
FAX: 952/890 -2241
September 2, 2008
Michael Kumm
General Manager
Hutchinson Utilities Commission
225 Michigan Street
Hutchinson MN 55350
Re: Boot Allowance
Dear Mr. Kumm:
Based on the attached documentation, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association has
made leather boots part of the requirements for employees' personal protective equipment
when working in an are and flash zone.
Based on the above, Local Union 949 is proposing that Hutchinson Utilities Commission
provide a three hundred dollar ($300.00) yearly boot allowance to all employees who
have the potential to be exposed to arc and flash.
Initially the boot allowance would be paid upon agreement and in subsequent years no
later than January 151h
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. I look forward to a
favorable response.
Sincerely,
MARK KAUF N
Business Represe e
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OPEIU 12, AFL -CIO
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Standard Operating Protocol
NFPA 70E Category — 4
Clothing Description:
• Protective clothing with the minimum are rating of 40 calories per square
centimeter -
• 100 % cotton underwear- conventional short sleeve or long sleeve shirt with 100%
cotton brief/shorts
• flash suit with the minimum arc rating of 40 calories per square centimeter
This level of protection may be accomplished with layering FR layers.
o If you have on standardized 8 calorie per square centimeter category 2
shirts and.pants you would need to add 32 calories per square centimeter
to reach your 40 calories needed to fulfill the category 4 needs.
Note: Category 4 requires flash suit hood in place of the face shield
Personal Protective Equipment:
• Electrically -rated hardhat
• Safety eye wear
• Flash suit hood
• Hearing protection
• Leather boots
• Appropriate class of rubber insulated gloves
• Appropriate leather protectors for rubber insulated gloves
Job Task Illustration
Included but not limited to:
• Operation of non - remote substation switchgear overhead or underground cabinet
equipment
• Voltage testing using appropriate rubber gloves on 600 amp pad mounted
swig, gear such as S &C. PMH pad mounted gear
• Installing_grounding set on 600 amp pad mounted switchgear or elbow cabinet
such as S &C PMH pad mounted gear using 8ft fiberglass insulated stick
• Voltage testing using appropriate rubber gloves on underground pad mounted
transformers (this could be a category 2 depending on the hazards)
• Grounding 3 phase underground transformer using a 8ft fiberglass insulated stick
Guiding a 200amp insulated elbow onto a bushing insert. You are to only line the
elbow up by hand "never" completely install the elbow by hand.
Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association
Standard Operating Protocol
NFPA 70E Category _ 2
Clothing Description:
• Protective clothing and equipment with the minimum are rating of 8 calories per
square centimeter_
• Cotton underwear - conventional short or long sleeve shirt and brief /shorts
• The cotton undergarments must be completely covered by FR clothing
• FR long sleeve shirt minimum arc rating of 8 calories per square centimeters
• FR long pant with a minimum are rating of 8 calories per square centimeters
• Clean cotton t- shirts (no silk screen logos)
Personal Protective Equipment:
• Face shield with the minimum arc rating of 8 calories per square centimeters
• For increased protection you can wear an are flash hood instead of the 8 calorie
face shield
• Electrically -rated hardhat
• Safety eyewear
• Leather boots
• Appropriate class of rubber insulated gloves and sleeves
• Appropriate leather protectors for rubber insulated gloves
Job task illustration
Included but not limited to:
• Lineworker rubber gloving 5KV to 15KV equipment on an energized "overhead
conductor" (working from insulated aerial bucket truck)
• Lineworker working energized SKV to 15KV conductors with an 8ft insulated
stick such as "changing afuse in an overhead 200 amp cutout"
• Lineworker removing hotline clamps with an 8ft fiberglass insulated stick to de-
energize overhead 5KV to 15KV transformer;, conductor, testing and including
installing overhead ground set
• Lineworker replacing hotline clamps with an 8ft fiberglass insulated stick to
energize transformer or any overhead conductor or equipment
• : Operation of the exterior switch on 200 /600 amp switchgear such as S &C PMH
pad mounted class gear
• Opening-the. door on 200 /600 amp underground switchgear such as S &C PMH
pad mounted class gear
• Performing testing on 200 /600amp underground switchgear or elbow cabinet .
with 8ft insulated stick
• Switching of 5KV to 15KV insulated elbows in an above ground elbow cabinet
with 8ft insulated stick
• Working secondary 120/240 energized underground pedestals
• Removing or installing energized 100/200 -amp 120 /240 residential house meter
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Standard Operating Protocol
NFPA 70E Category — 0
Clothing Description 10ut of voltage approach distance:
Non - melting, flammable materials, i.e. untreated cotton, wool, silk or blends of these
materials with a fabric weight at least 4.5 calories per square centimeter or you can
standardize on FR clothing with a fabric calorie weight of 8 calories per square
centimeter
+ Cotton underwear -100%
+ Cotton or FR Long sleeve shirt
• Cotton or, FR Long pants
Personal Protective Equipment:
• Safety eyewear
• Leather boots
• Add PPE as company policy indicates
Job task illustration
Included but not limited to:
* Basic duties
• Job task with minimal risk
+ Reading a door mounted meter
• WaW-ng the generation plant floor
• Operation of remote switchgear and SCADA
* Entering a power substation fora safety inspection or spraying for weeds
o This function. can 'only be done after a proper evaluation and/or job hazard
analysis of substation to deem it is safe and that all energized powerlines
and power enclosures are out of approach distances and arc -flash or blast
distance.
a' This person must have the proper training to understand all dangers that
may occur inside of the power substation
o This person should not enter substation alone
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Amended Resolution #137
(Original Resolution #11)
September 24, 2008
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
Hutchinson Utilities Commission will follow the records retention schedule written and
adopted by City Council.
Hutchinson Utilities Commission will comply with Minnesota Statutes 138.17 and the
procedures mandated by the Minnesota Historical Society, State Archives Department
by properly maintaining a retention schedule of destroyed and /or retained records.
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If a customer is late in making payment, then the deposit will be retained, until such time
as the customer makes 24 consecutive monthly on -time payments (no late payment
fees).
Method of Refund:
Any deposit or portion thereof refunded to a Commercial /Industrial customer shall be
refunded by check.
Refund at Termination of Service:
On termination of Commercial /Industrial service, and if the customer has a deposit with
the utilities, the utility shall credit the deposit, with accrued interest, to the customer's
final bill and return the balance within thirty days of issuing the final bill..
DEFINITION OF YOUR BILL
Your bill provides: aGGOURt numheF- present r - and - ;fevieus- FneteF Feadings, dates the
meteF Feadings, amount GhaFged an eaGh FneteF, sales tax, total amount due HUG, fuel
and peweF adjustments, budget payment amount (of the budget plan is used), date
payment is due and any MOSGellaneeUS GhaFges.
• Account number
• Due date
• Payment due
• Pre - authorized payment to be drawn from your bank on due date
• Budget amount due if on the budget plan
• Service address
• Electric and fuel cost adjustments, if any
• Reading dates
• Days used
• Previous and current readings
• Usage
• Electric and /or gas meter charges
• Amount charged to each meter
• Sales tax
• Any miscellaneous /trip charges
Meters are read approximately every 30 days. Estimated readings may also be taken if
access to the meter is not possible or the meter has stopped working.
CNG Passenger Car Fuel Cost Comparison*
($ Per Equivalent Gasoline Gallon)
CNG
Gasoline
Conversion **
Fuel Cost $ 2.90
$
1.00
CNG Tank Weight Penalty $ -
$
0.07
CNG Compression Facility Capital Cost $ -
$
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CNG O &M $ -
$
0.16
Total Costs $ 2.90
$
1.64
*Excluding conversion cost of $4,000 - $6,000 per vehicle.
** Based on $7.85 per Mcf natural gas
Above figures are for discussion purposes only. All costs are approximations
and are subject to change based on market conditions.
Hutchinson Utilities Commission
Gasoline Usage
2006 -2008
Month
2006
2007
2008
January
1,252
1,298
1,054
February
1,140
1,056
1,340
March
1,271
1,291
1,151
April
1,280
1,351
1,287
May
1,468
1,660
1,408
June
1,487
1,395
1,554
July
1,456
1,586
1,505
August
1,640
1,450
1,419
September
1,505
1,260
October
1,783
1,670
November
1,677
1,598
December
1,210
1,219
Total Gallons 17,169 16,834 10,718
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