09-01-1982 HUCM`,- I L
Special Meeting
September 1, 1982
All Commissioners were present, also present were Mgr. Alexander,
Clinton Tracy, Counsel Peterson and Ruth Hakel.
The meeting was called to order by President Filk at 9:00 a.m.
President Filk opened the meeting by welcoming new member Tom
Lyke to the Commission.
As the first item of business at the reorganization meeting
was the election of a President and Vice - President, President
Filk appointed Counsel Peterson as temporary chairman.
Nominations for President and Vice - President were requested.
Commissioner Daggett nominated Commissioner Filk for President.
A motion was made by Commissioner Daggett, seconded by Commissioner
Lyke that nominations cease. There being no further nominations,
Commissioner Filk was duly elected and declared President of
the Hutchinson Utilities Commission.
Commissioner Filk nominated Commissioner Daggett for Vice
President. A motion was made by Commissioner Filk, seconded
by Commissioner Lyke that nominations cease. There being no
further nominations, Commissioner Daggett was duly elected
and declared Vice - President of the Hutchinson Utilities
Commission.
President Filk dismissed Counsel Peterson and resumed the
chair. The next order of business was to appoint a Secretary.
A motion was made by Commissioner Daggett, seconded by Commissioner
Filk to appoint Tom Lyke as Secretary of the Hutchinson Utilities
Commission. Motion was unanimously carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Lyke, seconded by Commissioner
Daggett to appoint Ruth Hakel as Recording Secretary /Assistant
Secretary. Motion was unanimously carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Daggett, seconded by Commissioner
Lyke to appoint Richard Peterson legal counsel of the Hutchinson
Utilities Commission for the next year (September, 1982 - September,
1983). Motion was unanimously carried.
President Filk next delegated certain responsibilities.
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He appointed Commissioner Daggett to work with Counsel Peterson
on negotiating with the Union's bargaining group for a new
contract. General Manager was asked to work as an advisor.
He suggested, that in the past, it had always worked out well
to start negotiating early so as to have a signed contract
before the old contract expires.
Also to evaluate staff and the whole employee complex regarding
policies and job descriptions.
In the past all electricity has been generated from our own
facility and now more energy is being purchased. As a result,
operation has become less involved in generation; thus, changing
the character of the electric division of Hutchinson Utilities
Commission.
President Filk appointed Commissioner Lyke to work on the
philosophy of rate structure and to become knowledgeable of
the rate classifications.
President Filk instructed management and staff to follow the
guidelines set up on collateral for all financial institutions.
The policy is that financial institutions will meet our
standards or the Hutchinson Utilities Commission will not ask
them to quote on any investments.
President Filk informed the Commissioners that compensation
for their services is set by the City Council. The present
amount being $300.00 per month. The amount of $100.00 for
Secretary, in addition to regular pay, was eliminated.
A motion was made by Commissioner Daggett, seconded by Commissioner
Filk to appoint Commissioner Lyke as a delegate to the Hutchinson
Planning Commission. Motion was unanimously carried.
Manager Alexander informed the Commission that a meeting with
United Power Association, Northern States Power Company and
Cooperative Power Association would be scheduled. The purpose
of the meeting would be to review Hutchinson Utilities
Commission's preliminary plans for the "tie" and assure that
the planned facility is compatible with the existing systems.
A motion was made by Commissioner Daggett, seconded by Commissioner
Lyke authorizing the Commissioners and General Manager to attend
the fall Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association meeting to
be held October 20 - 22, 1982 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Motion
was unanimously carried.
Official meeting date was scheduled for the last Monday of
the month unless a conflict arises.
There being no further business, a motion was made by
Commissioner Daggett, seconded by Commissioner Lyke to
adjourn at 10:00 a.m.
ATTEST
H. W. Filk, President
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Thomas B. Lyke, Secretary
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