02-24-1997 HUCMNOW
Regular Meeting
February 24, 1997
Commissioners Gilmer, Cornell, Carls, and Ackland were present. Absent was
Commissioner Ward. Also present was Manager Kadrmas.
Vice President Gilmer called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
The minutes of January 27, 1997 regular meeting were reviewed. A motion was
made by Commissioner Carls, seconded by Commissioner Ackland to approve the
minutes as written. Motion was unanimously carried.
The January payables were discussed. A motion was made by Commissioner
Ackland, seconded by Commissioner Cornell to accept the payables in the amount
of $2,259,234.89 (detailed listing in payables book). Motion was unanimously
carried.
Manager Kadrmas announced that Butch Wentworth, Electric Distribution
Superintendent, will be retiring March 31, 1997. Mr. Wentworth has been in the
utility business for 32 years, 24 years at Hutchinson Utilities Commission. Don
Merkins and Don Nelson, both crew chiefs in the electric distribution department for
Hutchinson Utilities, were welcomed to the meeting. Mgr. Kadrmas has interviewed
both Mr. Merkins and Mr. Nelson to replace Mr. Wentworth as Electric Distribution
Superintendent.
Mayor Marlin Torgerson was welcomed to the meeting. Discussion took place
regarding forming a committee to increase good communication among all entities
of the City. The One -Stop Shop Committee, already created, has done an excellent
job improving communications and is working well.
The McLeod County Fairgrounds Utility Committee was welcomed to the meeting.
They asked for a cash donation. It was explained to them that a donation could only
come from the request of the City Council. They were asked to come back before
the Utility Commission with a proposal for energy conservation needs.
Commissioner Carls had been approached by the Mayor of Brownton to study the
possibility of supplying natural gas to the City of Brownton. After discussion it was
decided that Commissioner Carls will have the Mayor of Brownton contact Mgr.
Kadrmas.
Mgr. Kadrmas discussed the re- negotiation of the terms and conditions of the
Agreement of Contract 21225 with Northern Natural Gas Company to simplify the
administration while keeping the same relative economic value. A motion was made
by Commissioner Carls, seconded by Commissioner Cornell to agree to contract
for a TFX Service Agreement for 9,000 MMBtu per day to serve the Hutchinson power
plant in effect for twelve (12) months per year each year through February 28, 2003, at
maximum rates, effective March 1, 1997. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Cornell questioned a $40,000 payment for Hutchinson Civic Arena
Improvements. Mgr. Kadrmas explained an error with the Energy Grants, talked with
President Ward about the energy audit for improvements to the civic arena and allowed
for payment.
Counsel G. Barry Anderson arrived at 4:37.
Discussion continued on the $40,000 payment without Commission approval. Counsel
Anderson suggested that as long as a limit is set, Mgr. Kadrmas should adhere to that
policy and not spend over the limit. Mgr. Kadrmas offered an apology.
Discussion took place regarding the Minnesota Department of Public Service, Energy
Conservation Program for 1996/1997. Counsel Anderson suggested a check -and-
balancing account targeting specifics against a list of qualifying measurements of energy
conservation; maybe hiring an employee to administer the program. After discussion, a
motion was made by Commissioner Cornell, seconded by Commissioner Carls to continue
with the "Energy Grant Letters" and to leave open the 1997 program for options. Motion
was unanimously carried.
After a closed door discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Cornell, seconded
by Commissioner Carls to approve Don Nelson as Electric Distribution Superintendent
replacing retiring Butch Wentworth. Motion was unanimously carried.
The 1997 year -to -date (January)) financial and budget reports were reviewed. A motion
was made by Commissioner Cornell, seconded by Commissioner Carls to accept the
financial and budget reports. Motion was unanimously carried.
Mgr. Kadrmas presented a request for bids for Reroofing Power Plant #1. After discussion,
a motion was made by Commissioner Cornell, seconded by Commissioner Carls to
advertise for bids and to open the bids on March 25, 1997. Motion was unanimously
carried.
Discussion took place regarding the improvement/expansion of Hutchinson Technology,
Inc. There will be a need in the future to construct a substation for Hutchinson Technology,
Inc. This will cause a modification to the 1997 budget. Mgr. Kadrmas will provide
information to the Commission as it becomes available.
Mgr. Kadrmas presented a requisition for polyethylene pipe for the 1997/1998 season. A
motion was made by Commissioner Cornell, seconded by Commissioner Carls to approve
requisition to Uponor Aldyl Company in the amount of $12,307.93. Motion was
unanimously carried.
Mgr. Kadrmas was given authorization to attend the American Public Power
Association conference in Toronto, Ontario June 12th through the 18t''.
Mgr. Kadrmas presented a requisition for 1997 dues and assessments to the
Midwest Region Gas Task Force Association. A motion was made by Commissioner
Carls, seconded by Commissioner Cornell to approve the requisition in the amount
of $21,628. Motion was unanimously carried.
Mgr. Kadrmas discussed a letter from Citizens Bank asking for authorization in
writing as to who can transfer money from one account to another. A motion was
made by Commissioner Cornell, seconded by Commissioner Carls to authorize
Beverly Popp to transfer $2,000,000 from Citizens Bank & Trust to a Marquette
Bank savings account. Motion was unanimously carried. A motion was made by
Commissioner Cornell, seconded by Commissioner Carls authorizing Beverly Popp
to execute wire transfers from one account to another. Motion was unanimously
carried. Counsel Anderson will draft a Resolution authorizing Beverly Popp to
execute wire transfers.
Mgr. Kadrmas updated the Commission on Unit #8 and the change -out of the inlet
guide vanes. A letter has been sent to Preco Turbine Services informing them of the
scheduled dates for change -out and start -up. General Electric will oversee the
replacement of the inlet guide vanes.
Old Business: None
New Business:
• Commissioner Cornell announced the sale of his house and his plans
to move out of town. As of the closing date of his house
(April 15, 1997), Commissioner Cornell will no longer be a resident of
Hutchinson.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Carls,
seconded by Commissioner Cornell to adjourn the meeting at 5:45 p.m. Motion was
unanimously carried.
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Mike Carls, Secretary
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Roger Gilmer, Vice President
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR
REROOFING
POWER PLANT #1
HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION
HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA
Notice is hereby given that the Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the City of Hutchinson,
Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as the Owner, will receive sealed Bids at the Owner's
Utilities office, 225 Michigan Street in Hutchinson, Minnesota until 10:00 o'clock a.m. on
the 25th day of March 1997, and will publicly open and read aloud such Bids on the
following improvements:
Approximately 6,500 SF Roofing Removal, Reroofing, Approximately 1,100 SF
Metal Wall Replacement and Associated Work.
Proposals shall be properly endorsed and delivered in an envelope marked, "BIDS FOR
REROOFING POWER PLANT #1 FOR THE HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION,
HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA, PROJECT NO. 96170,1997" and shall be addressed to
the Owner at the address shown on the Proposal.
All proposals shall be submitted in triplicate 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, cashier's check, or a certified check
made payable to the Owner in the amount of five percent (5 %) of the Bid, as a guarantee
that the Bidder will enter into the proposed Contract and provide a performance bond and
maintenance bond after their Bid shall have been accepted.
No Bidder may withdraw their Bid or Proposal for a period of thirty (30) days after date of
opening of Bids.
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Specifications and Plans are available at the Office of the Owner's Engineering Firm:
Associated Consultants Engineers, Inc, 3131 Fernbrook Lane, Minneapolis, Minnesota
55447 -5323. Telephone number: 612- 559 -5511. The Owner reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
By
Roger Gilmer, Vice President
Date 2 -24 -97
ATTESTEDJv-, By ��
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Mike Carls, Secretary
Date 2 -24 -97
Resolution 158
As per resolution #1000 adopted 11 -29 -06
Numbering resolutions from 1936 — 2006
For search purposes only
Adopted February 24, 1997
RESOLUTION 152
RESOLUTION OF HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION
CITY OF HUTCHINSON
THIS RESOLUTION is made and entered this 24th day of
February, 1997 by the Hutchinson Utilities Commission, a division
of the City of Hutchinson.
RECITALS:
1. The Hutchinson Utilities Commission (HUC) has funds on
deposit with Citizens Bank & Trust Company, Hutchinson,
Minnesota, a qualified financial institution and desires to
transfer the same to Marquette Bank, N.A., a qualified
financial institution;
2. Appropriate security has been put in place by Marquette
Bank, N.A. by Wendi Kruse as required by law.
NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that RUC's staff are authorized to
direct the transfer of funds, by wire or otherwise, from Citizens
Bank & Trust Co., Hutchinson, Minnesota, to Marquette Bank, N.A.,
Hutchinson, Minnesota, pursuant to this Resolution.
Dated: February 24, 1997
HUTCHIN N UTILITIES COMMISSION
By: A ��—
Roger Gilmer, Vice President
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arence L.'Kadrmas, General Manager
Resolution 159
As per resolution #1000 adopted 11 -29 -06
Numbering resolutions from 1936 — 2006
For search purposes only
Adopted February 24, 1997
RESOLUTION 153
RESOLUTION OF HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION
CITY OF HUTCHINSON
THIS RESOLUTION is made and entered this 24th day of
February, 1997 by Hutchinson Utilities Commission, a division of
the City of Hutchinson.
RECITALS:
1. It is cost effective for the Hutchinson Utilities Commission
(HUC) to transfer funds by wire or other electronic means;
2. HUC desires to memorialize the authority to transfer funds
by wire or other electronic means.
NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Hutchinson Utilities
Commission, a division of the City of Hutchinson, that Beverly
Popp is hereby authorized to transfer funds by wire or other
electronic needs provided, however, that the authority to
transfer said funds has previously been granted by way of HUC' s
budget authority, by resolution of HUC or as otherwise provided
by law.
Dated: February 24, 1997
HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION
By: Af,C/iGLlle✓
Roger, ilmer, Vice President
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arence Kadrmas, General Manager
This resolution was amended on
March 25, 2009
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Adopted February 24, 1997
Amended March 25, 2009
RESOLUTION 153 - RENUMBERED FOR SEARCH PURPOSES
RESOLUTION OF ONLY AS 159
HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION
CITY OF HUTCHINSON
THIS RESOLUTION is made
February, 1997 by Hutchinson
the City of Hutchinson.
RECITALS:
and entered this 24th day of
Utilities Commission, a division of
1• It is cost
Commission effective for the Hutchinson
electronic means) to transfer funds Utilities
by wire or other
2• HUC desires to memorialize the
authority to transfer funds
by wire or other electronic
means.
NOW THEREFORE
Commission be It resolved that
a division of the
Accountant is hereby authorized the Hutchinson Utilities
City of Hutchinson,
other electronic to transfer that HUC,s
transfer needs
Provided, however, funds by wire or
said funds that the authority to
budget authority, Previously been granted by way of
by law. Y• by resolution of HUC or as otherwise HUC s
provided
Dated: March 25, 2009
HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION
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Attest: D fight Bordson, President
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Michael Kumm , General Manager