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11-24-1980 HUCMRegular Meeting parts necessary November 24, 1980 repair unit #8 are in and should All Commissioners were present, also present were Mgr. Alexander, be Ruth Hakel, Counsel Peterson, "Butch" Wentworth. and Ivan Larson. to The meeting was called to order by President Filk at 2:00 p.m. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 27, 1980 were presented. A motion was made by Commissioner Daggett, seconded by Commissioner Tracy to accept the minutes as presented in their printed form. The motion carried. The minutes of the Special Meeting of November 14, 1980 were presented. A motion was made by Commissioner Daggett, seconded by Commissioner Tracy to accept the minutes as presented in their printed form. The motion carried. It was noted that the purchase procedure used in the purchase of a 1980 Chevrolet station wagon was approved by legal counsel. A motion was made by Commissioner Tracy, seconded by Commissioner Daggett that the bills be allowed as presented. The motion carried. Mgr. Alexander outlined a plan to utilize the existing 25 KV transformer located at #2 plant site. Butch Wentworth presented a map of Hutchinson showing the portion of the loop line that has been completed and the portion to be completed. He also explained a plan and the need for additional work to include the 25 KV transformer. In brief it would allow power to flow either way in case of a problem. The plan would necessitate building a switchgear building at the #2 plant site. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Tracy, seconded by Commissioner Daggett to proceed with the continuation of the loop line project. The motion carried. On a motion by Commissioner Tracy, seconded by Commissioner Daggett Mgr. Alexander was instructed to have Associated Consultants draw up specifications and call for bids for the extended loop line project. Bid opening to be set for December 29, 1980 at 2:00 p.m. The motion carried. Mgr. Alexander reported on the following: 1. Northern Natural Gas will raise their rates overall by $96,000,000 and since this is a compromise amount the Minnesota Task Force will cease to contest the increase. 2. The parts necessary to repair unit #8 are in and should be installed in two to three weeks. 3. All coils from generator unit #2 are in at the Westinghouse workshop for rewinding. They will be spin tested and balanced after assembly. 4. The Minnesota Mining & Mfg. co- generation project is moving along with installation of a 2.6 megawatt unit expected to be completed by January 1, 1982. All plans and specifications for related equipment are to be reviewed by Hutchinson Utilities. 5. Discussed energy conservation at great length. The Commission instructed Mgr. Alexander to work with staff in preparing an Energy Conservation Program that could be implemented by the Hutchinson Utilities as a permanent one. 6. Pointed out that General Liability Insurance coverage for the electric division is $300,000. Recommended that the amount be set higher. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Daggett, seconded by Commissioner Tracy to raise the General Liability Insurance coverage to $1,500,000 effective immediately subject to legal counsel opinion on coverage limits. The motion carried. The following bills were allowed: NATURAL GAS DIVISION Northern Natural Gas Co. Natural gas expense 5.91 First National Bank Transf. to Main. acct. 25,000.00 R. E. Young Compensation 18.18 ` Citizens Bank & Trust Federal Tax Withheld 968.63 State Treasurer PERA Withheld & Expense 675.93 Orville Kuiken Mileage - St. Paul meeting 29.10 Circle -Hutch Utility Board Natural gas purchased - Sept. 302,065.90 American Meter Division Meter inventory 170.46 Hutchinson Utilities Due to Electric Division 7,071.38 World Travel Air travel - Omaha - Orville 164.00 Apollo Piping Supply, Inc. Fittings inventory 15.91 Citizens Bank & Trust Federal Tax Withheld 896.56 State Treasurer PERA Withheld & Expense 650.22 First National Bank Deposit to Contribution acct. 20,900.00 Apollo Piping Supply, Inc. Fittings inventory 62.36 John Lehman Refund for service 150.00 Hutchinson Utilities Electric portion of investment 73,750.00 First National Bank Investment 23,000.00 Orville Kuiken Meeting - Midwest Gas Assn. 93.15 American Meter Division Meter inventory 557.88 American Welding Supplies Supplies 35.15 Apollo Piping Supply, Inc. Fittings inventory 30.25 Commissioner of Revenue State tax withheld 656.55 Colonial Life & Accident Ins. Accident insurance 12.00 Dresser Measurement Division Fittings inventory 101.75 First National Bank of Hutch Deposit to Passbook - 4,251.70 Incremental Pricing First State Federal Savings Deposit - Contract for Deed 500.00 payment Hutchinson Farm Service Hutchinson Utilities Hutchinson Util Empl. Fund Hutchinson Util. - U.B. Hutchinson Wholesale Supplies I B E W Local 949 Kjos Our Own Hardware Orville Kuiken McLeod Cooperative Power Assn. Minvalco Inc. Plaza OK Hardware Public Utilities Sorenson Farm Supply World Travel American Meter Division Dresser Measurement Division Minvalco Inc. Martin Narr R G Read & Company State of MN -Dept. of Personnel Main. services Employee utility bills w/h Gasoline Interdepartmental labor Employee fund Utility bills Truck Maint. Dues Supplies Omaha Electric usage - Border Station Fittings inventory Misc. fittings Fittings main ext. Power Operated Equip. Air travel Charts - meters Meter inventory Fittings inventory Main - grounds Regulator inventory FICA Withheld Expense MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC PLANT Dorothy Jean Dobratz Hutchinson Utilities Standard Oil Hutchinson Utilities Citizens Bank & Trust Citizens Ban Citizens Bank & Trust Citizens Bank & Trust National Fire Protection Assn. Northland Electric Supply Joan Fisch Mary Albrecht Dixon Dahlgren Sharri Dickey Eugene C. Aune Gordon Arneberg Carolyn Stude Rich Richards Hilarious Garding Jr. David Peterson Citizens Bank & Trust State Treasurer City of Hutchinson Hutchinson Utilities H. A. Holden, Inc. Wally's Tire Shop W E S C 0 Northland Electric Supply I.B.M. Sterling Electric Company A. L. Crump & Company, Inc. Rolling Oaks, Inc. 8.75 2,670.02 21.00 186.50 98.43 66.00 1.74 108.15 23.00 26.42 37.19 29.85 23.30 296.00 334.61 1,625.00 65.73 70.00 150.42 859.94 Over - payment - refund 172.31 Investment 12,100.00 Lube oil 5,491.83 Refund - overpayment 362.01 Investment - Bond Payment & 100,000.00 Reserve Dep. to Restricted Fund 999.25 Dep. to Restricted Fund 1,630.52 Nat'l. Code Handbook 16.50 #7 Gauge board 376.70 Meter refund & interest 27.85 1.17 12.11 15.84 25.74 16.57 17.85 6.09 7.80 15.21 Federal tax withheld 4,198.05 PERA Withheld & Expense 3,369.90 Water bills 148.48 Utility bills - postage 535.71 Inventory 173.56 Tire repair 32.50 Distribution inventory 25.08 X67 Gauge Board 138.24 Rental 390.00 Heating element 8.10 Inventory - unit #8 94.12 Refund - overpayment 271.05 1 1 1 Hutchinson Co -op Supplies 40.50 Fire Extinguisher Sales -Sere Maint. 53.30 Coast -To -Coast Supplies 17.13 Ditch Witch of MN Maint. 97.15 Transport Clearings Freight 20.46 Electronic Center, Inc. Maint. & telephone 15.28 Duro -Test Corporation Plant supplies 140.91 H. P. Quade MMUA meeting (9- 15 -80) 48.10 Richard Larson Concrete - st. lighting 280.77 Apollo Piping Supply, Inc. Inventory 56.15 Citizens Bank & Trust Dep. to Restricted Funds 27,141.11 Citizens Bank & Trust Dep. to Restricted Funds 56,118.84 Citizens Bank & Trust Federal tax withheld 4,517.57 State Treasurer PERA withheld & expense 3,431.74 Citizens Bank & Trust Dep. to Restricted Funds 56,446.57 Citizens Bank & Trust Dep. to Restricted Funds 26,991.73 Apollo Piping Supply, Inc. Inventory 15.81 Murphy Freight Lines Freight 20.46 Jeanette Wylie Meter refund & interest 28.53 Joe Vostinar 21.20 Sue Tupa 21.20 Susan Stafford 21.30 David C. Smith 42.40 Christine Schiro 42.40 Ken Rothstein 21.30 Peter Rasmussen 42.40 John Paulsen 21.20 Jon Otteson 12.10 Vance Oliphant 42.60 Mobile Homes Minnesota 42.40 Merlin Martenson 42.60 Eugene Jaenisch 42.60 Mark Hazlewood 42.40 Dennis M. Filand 21.30 Marjorie Davies 21.20 Dale Cayler 42.60 Richard Buschel 42.60 Wade Bryan 42.60 Roger Betker 14.48 Dennis Berndt 42.60 Border States Elect. Supply Distribution inv. mdse. 589.37 City of Hutchinson Refund - overpayment 115.69 Citizens Bank & Trust Investment 10,500.00 State of MN FICA withheld & expense 985.86 Citizens Bank & Trust Investment 73,750.00 White Mobilift of MN, Inc. Rental - fork lift 600.00 A & B Electric Main. unit #3 24.20 Air Hydraulic Systems, Inc. Main. unit #3 & #4 36.93 Albrecht Oil Company Gasoline 130.33 Allen Office Products, Inc. Office supplies 303.89 American Linen Supply Co. Laundry 55.14 American Payment Centers Inc. Payment Rental 36.00 American Public Power Assn. Dues 1,872.49 American Welding Supplies Inc. Supply 84.75 Anderson Chemical Company Chemicals 7,135.87 Pauline Bipes Meter reader 265.00 Apollo Piping Supply Inc. Inventory 534.00 Blue Cross & Blue Shield Border States Elect Supply Mrs. Fred Briggs Bruss Upholstering Burmeister Electric Company Business Products Inc. Central Petroleum Company Citizens Bank & Trust Citizens BAnk & Trust Citizens Bank & Trust Commissioner of Revenue Commissioner of Revenue Colonial Life & Accident Cooper Energy Services Crane Packing Company Crow River Press Ditch Witch of MN Dos tal & Oleson Oil Company Electronic Center, Inc. Fabricare Cleaners of Hutch Family Rexall Drug Farm & Home Distributing Flaherty Equipment Corp. Floor Care Supply Company John Henry Foster Company Gamble Store General Electric Supply Co. General Trading Company Graham Mfg. Company, Inc. Graybar Electric Company Inc. H & C Electric Supply Hansen Gravel & Fill Heikes Hardware Hank Home Bakery Hutchinson Iron & Metal The Hutchinson Leader Hutchinson Mfg. & Sales Hutchinson Oil Company Hutchinson Plumbing & Heating Hutchinson Telephone Company Hutchinson Util. Employee Fund Hutch Util. - petty cash Hutch Util. - utility bills Power Plant Usage Gas & Electric (Center) Gas - Unit #3 A. #7 X68 Employee Utility Bills W/H Interdepartmental Labor Hutchinson Wholesale Supplies I B E W Local 949 Ingersoll -Rand Company Ink Spots, Inc. Insurance Distribution Inventory Rent Truck rep. Distribution Inventory Service charge - Savin (Sept) Motor oil Printing charges Dep. to Restricted Funds Dep. to Restricted Funds Sales tax Withholding state tax Accident insurance Inventory - unit #1 Main. - unit #8 Office Supplies Main - Power operated equip. Solvent #7 gauge board Cleaning Office Supplies Plant supplies Main. Power Plant equip.- Supplies Engine inventory Supplies Distribution inventory Tools, etc. Inventory - unit #8 Distribution inventory Dist. inventory - transformer Grounds Supply Rolls Truck main adv. - bid Fair grounds Lube oil Heating element Telephone Employee Fund Meter refunds, postage, etc. 1,424.80 3,013.92 443.04 190,365.76 401.50 510.89 195,247.52 820.00 86q _ 5'1 Truck main. etc. Dues Main. - unit #8 Printing 5,238.82 881.93 20.00 55.25 993.05 25.00 330.75 52.51 54,525.00 26,284.00 9,600.51 3,741.87 75.00 3,135.40 58.75 62.50 65.92 203.50 68.78 132.60 103.30 87.27 11.20 15.00 137.77 53.95 565.58 231.27 669.32 5,918.70 13,970.80 120.00 2.08 399.15 12.60 39.38 104.65 4,996.50 8.98 845.84 114.00 747.50 197,849.44 272.17 370.97 192.50 23.50 1 1 1 1 [1. J. C. Penney Company Jahnke's Red Owl Junker Sanitation Service Kar Products, Inc. Kato Tool & Equipment Company Kemske Paper Company Krasen Plumbing & Heating Leeds & Northrup Leef Bros., Inc. Paul Lemke & Son McLeod County Sanitary Landfill McMaster -Carr Supply Company Minnesota Hallowell Natural Gas Division Nickles Machine Corporation G. F. Nemitz Sons Northland Electric Supply Co. Olson Chain & Cable Company Richard A. Peterson Plaza OK Hardware Plowman's Inc. Power Process Equipment, Inc. Preferred Paving Inc. Pro Mark Scaffold, Inc. Region 6E Community Action Rockite Silo Inc. Marge Schiro Sears, Roebuck & Company Simonson Lumber Standard Printing Company Sterling Electric Company Swanke Motors Inc. United Electric Corporation United Power Association Welders Supply Company W E S C 0 Wigen Chevrolet Company 0. Zernickow Company, Inc. Anderson Chemical Company Associated Consultants, Inc. Business Products Inc. Cooper Energy Services Felska's Auto Machine Serv. Floor Care Supply Company Four Seasons Services, Inc. Graybar Electric Company Inc H & C Electric Supply Harco Corporation I.B.M. McMaster -Carr Supply Company Omega Engineering, Inc. Paper Service Company Olson Equipment Company Uniforms Coffee Services rendered Small tools Gloves Office supplies Supplies Inventory - unit #9 Laundry Maint. - unit #3 Dumping #7 gauge board Warehouse shelving Electric to Gas - Sept. accts. receivable pd. in Oct. Inventory unit #1 Paint X67 gauge board Truck maint. Legal retainer Supplies Truck repair Main. pumps Main. driveway Scaffold Pay back to Community Action Loop line Meter reader Repair - air conditioner Supplies Printing Distribution Inventory Truck main. Distribution inventory Purchased Power - Sept. Supplies Distribution inventory Truck maint. Plant supply Chemicals Eng. (Plt. #2 interconnection 3M co- generation Service charge - Savin (Oct.) Inventory - unit #7 Main. air compressor Plant supplies Supplies Distribution supplies Distribution inventory Distribution inventory Ribbons Main. - Units #3 & #4 #7 gauge board Plant supplies Supplies 36.00 165.03 76.00 147.96 26.66 13.31 79.80 125.78 139.10 130.00 3.00 11.90 92.44 343,170.02 461.28 54.80 84.53 14.08 333.00 53.00 556.07 1,687.61 225.00 106.00 241.96 204.06 265.00 62.08 128.70 97.85 355.58 153.69 37.90 56,158.27 9.24 396.57 3.00 12.00 2,782.20 6,536.65 28.30 37.25 114.40 145.20 33.40 103.77 1,385.06 164.63 475.78 223.98 209.20 216.84 4.56 State of MN FICA Withheld & Expense 5,666.28 Sterling Electric Company Distribution inventory 79.52 Transport Clearings Freight 26.12 Twin City Trane Service Company Heater repair 4.68 Ty's Metal Finishing Inc. Fork lift repair 20.00 W E S C 0 Meter inventory 862.71 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m. on a motion by Commissioner Daggett, seconded by Commissioner Tracy. The motion carried. X _ ATTEST � �(' �,(' ( � H. W. Filk, President 1 1