02-26-1996 HUCM33
Regular Meeting
February 26, 1996
All Commissioners were present; also present was Mgr. Kadrmas; Counsel
Prochnow was absent.
President Cornell called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
The minutes of January 29, 1996 regular meeting were reviewed. A motion was
made by Commissioner Carls, seconded by Commissioner Gilmer 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 Gilmer to accept the January payables in the
amount of $1,496,684.11 (detailed listing in payables book). Motion was
unanimously carried.
The 1996 year -to -date (January) financial and budget reports were reviewed. A
motion was made by Commissioner Carls, seconded by Commissioner Ackland to
accept the financial and budget reports. Motion was unanimously carried.
Mgr. Kadrmas presented a request for bids for 15KV cable for stock. After
discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Carls, seconded by
Commissioner Ackland to advertise for bids for 15KV cable for stock. Motion was
unanimously carried.
Mgr. Kadrmas presented quotations for replacement of truck #23. The quotations
are as follows:
Wigen's Motor Company $16,874.30
State of Minnesota bids $16,666.00
After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Carls, seconded by
Commissioner Ackland to award the quotation to Wigen's Motor Company in the
amount of $16,874.30. Motion was unanimously carried.
Since Counsel Prochnow was not present, discussion on the Cold Weather Rule
was tabled until March's meeting.
Manager's Report:
1. Discussed payroll deductions for insurance premiums. After discussion, a
motion was made by Commissioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner Carls
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to change the employee handbook (Section 4. Compensation - Payroll Deductions)
to eliminate insurance premiums which do not meet the 125 Plan requirements, and
to notify employees who are presently having insurance premiums deducted.
Motion was unanimously carried.
2. Discussed submitting an energy sales proposal to the City of Willmar. Proposal
would be for a ten year period (1996- 2006). After discussion, a motion was made
by Commissioner Carls, seconded by Commissioner Ward authorizing Mgr.
Kadrmas to submit an energy sales proposal to the City of Willmar as discussed.
Motion was unanimously carried.
3. Discussed UPA (United Power Association)ISMMPA (Southern Minnesota
Municipal Power Agency) merger.
Old Business: None
New Business:
Commissioner Carls asked if the Hutchinson Utilities monthly meetings could start at a
later time. After discussion, it was decided that March's monthly meeting would start at
3:00 p.m. instead of 1:00 p.m.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Ward, seconded
by Commissioner Gilmer to adjourn the meeting at 3:15 p.m. Motion was unanimously
carried.
ATTEST., 1--) C C -1-.1 -,I- -)
G. P. Cornell, President
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Roger Gilmer, Secretary
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR
15KV CABLE FOR STOCK
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 Hutchinson Utilities office until 10:00 a.m. on the 20th day of March 1996, and will
publicly open and read aloud such Bids on the following work and equipment:
"15KV CABLE FOR STOCK"
Proposals shall be properly endorsed and delivered in an envelope marked, "15KV
CABLE FOR STOCK" and shall be addressed to: Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the
City of Hutchinson, 225 Michigan Street, 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 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, made payable to the
Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the City of Hutchinson, Minnesota, in the amount of five
percent (5 %) of the Bid, as a guarantee that the Bidder will enter into the proposed
Contract.
No Bidder may withdraw his Bid or Proposal for a period of thirty (30) days after
date of opening of Bids.
At the aforementioned time and place, or at such later time and place as the Owner
then may fix, the Owner will act upon Proposals received and with its sole discretion may
award Contract(s) for the furnishing of said equipment.
The work shall be started within ten (10) days after award of Contract(s).
Specifications and Plans are available at the Office of the Hutchinson Utilities, 225
Michigan Street, Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350. The Hutchinson Utilities Commission of
the City of Hutchinson, Minnesota, reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
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President
Date 2-26-- ?46
ATTESTED
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Secretary ROGER GILMER
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