01-30-1989 HUCMRegular Meeting
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January 30, 1989
Commissione s Beatty, Lyke and Cornell were present, Commissioners
Daggett and,Richards were absent; also present were Mgr. Kadrmas,
Counsel Proghnow and Ruth Hakel.
Vice President Beatty called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.
The minuteslof December 28, 1988 regular meeting and January 4,
1989 special closed meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by
Commissioner Cornell, seconded by Commissioner Lyke to accept
the minutes',as written. Motion was unanimously carried.
The December payables for both entities were discussed. A
motion was made by Commissioner Lyke, seconded by Commissioner
Cornell to accept the electric payables in the amount of
$1,040,475.76 and gas payables in the amount of $545,310.59
(detailed listing in payables book). Motion was unanimously
carried.
Mgr. Kadrmas presented trencher /backhoe specifications. After
discussion, :a motion was made by Commissioner Cornell, seconded
by Commissioner Lyke to accept the specifications, to advertise
for bids on February 7, 1989 and February 14, 1989, to open bids
on February 22, 1989 and to award the bid on February 27, 1989.
Motion was nanimously carried.
Filling the position of administrative director was discussed.
After discu sion, a motion was made by Commissioner Lyke, seconded
by Commissioner Cornell to authorize management to advertise for
an administ ative director. Motion was unanimously carried.
Mgr. KadrM2E presented recommendations on quotations (copies
attached) for z ton pickup - administrative department and
service van - gas division. After discussion, a motion was
made by Commissioner Cornell, seconded by Commissioner Lyke
to approve the following recommendations:
2 ton 'pickup Myron Wigen Chevrolet $12,229.80
Service van Plowman's Inc. $ 6,124.00
Motion was unanimously carried.
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Proposals for a new Commissioner's room table were reviewed.
After discussion, Mgr. Kadrmas was instructed to have another
design drawn up to present to the Commission at the next
meeting.
Mgr. Kadrmas presented recommendations on quotations (copy
attached) for wire. After discussion, a motion was made by
Commissioner Lyke, seconded by Commissioner Cornell to approve
the following recommendations:
20,000' #6 Duplex
21,000' 1/0 - 2 - 1/0
13,000' 4/0 - 210 - 4/0
1,000' #4 Alum
Motion was unanimously carried.
Graybar Electric
$ 2,981.80
Graybar Electric
14,390.88
Graybar Electric
14,438.58
Graybar Electric
139.50
December financial statements were reviewed. A motion was made
by Commissioner Lyke, seconded by Commissioner Cornell to accept
the financial statements as presented. Motion was unanimously
carried.
Year end 1988 electric and gas budgets were reviewed.
Manager's Report:
1. Updated Commission on Integrated Transmission Agreement
amendment progress. After discussion, a motion was made
by Commissioner Cornell, seconded by Commissioner Lyke
to send a letter to United Power Association rescinding
sales agreement. Motion was unanimously carried.
2. American Public Power Associations's annual conference
will be held in Orlando, Florida on June 5 -7, 1989.
3. Updated Commission on Dakota Rail agreement and permits.
4. Installing unit #3 bearing protection.
Old Business:
Vice President Beatty signed Associated Consultants contracts
and authorizations.
Counsel Prochnow was contacted by Wright County Treasurer in
regard to a meeting for 1987 tax abatement.
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Wigen
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PIowmai
Two Whi
Staffs
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llowing are price quotations for a 1989 1/2 ton pick -up,
Je -in:
:hevrolet Company
�el Drive $12,229.80
's, Inc.
el Drive 12,267.00
recommendation is to purchase the Wigen Chevrolet pickup.
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The following are price quotations for 1989 Cargo Van, less
trade -i :
Wigen Chevrolet Company
Chevrollet Astro Cargo Van $8,000.00
Rear Whleel Drive
Plowman's, Inc.
Dodge Caravan Cargo Van 7,744.00
Front Wheel Drive
Insulating Cargo Area 325.00
Plowman1s, Inc.
Ford Aerstar 6,124.00
Rear Wh el Drive
Option Insulating Cargo Area 325.00
Modern ,Mazda
Were given specifications, but did not submit quotation
Staffs recommendation is to purchase the Plowman quote for Ford
Aerstar - set a price of $6,124.00 with no options. We can
insulate cargo area in our shop for approximately the same cost
at the same time as bins are installed.
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20,000'
t6 Duplex
13,000'
4/0 - 2/0 -
4/0
* Graybar Elec. $149.09
=
$2,981.80
* Graybar Elec.
$1,110.66
= $14,438.58
Minnesota Elec. 152.00
=
3,040.00
Sterling Elec.
1,149.48
= 14,943.24
Border States
53.00 =
3,060.00
Minnesota Elec.
1,156.00
= 15,028.00
Burmeister Elec.
53.55 =
3,071.00
Burmeister Elec.
1,166.65
= 15,166.45
Sterling Elec.
53.68 =
3,073.60
Border States
1,173.00
= 15,249.00
H & C Elec. 155.00.
=
3,100.00
WESCO
1,180.80
= 15,350.40
WESCO
176.30
55.37 =
3,107.40
H & C Elec.
1,181.00
= 15,353.00
Petersen - Wisdorf
=
3,526.00
Petersen - Wisdorf
1,251.00
= 16,263.00
21,000' 1/0 - 2 - 1/0 1,000' #4 Alum
* Graybar Elec. $685.28 = $14,390.88 * Graybar Elec. $139.50
Minnesota Elec. 713.00 = 14,973.00 Minnesota Elec. 143.00
Burmeister Elec. 719.75 = 15,114.75 Border States 143.00
Border States 121.00 = 15,141.00 H & C Elec. 143.00
Sterling Elec. 21.05 = 15,142.05 WESCO 143.16
H & C Elec. j28.00 = 15,288.00 Burmeister Elec. 145.45
WESCO j28.51 = 15,298.71 Sterling 151.00
Petersen - Wisdorf 72.00 = 16,212.00 Petersen - Wisdorf 155.00
* Recommended to purchase; to replenish stock.
New Business:
Mgr. Kadrmao presented a proposal from Insurance Planners on
a change in J ong -term disability carrier. After discussion,
the CommisO on decided to transfer long -term disability to
City of Hutchinson plan.
There bein no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner
Lyke, se con ed by Commissioner Cornell to adjourn the meeting at
7:57 p.m. otion was unanimously carried.
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1989 Trencher /Backhoe
The two (2) bids received on the 1989 Tre'incher /Backhoe were
reviewed. Both bid bonds were acceptable in the amount of 5
percent. Both suppliers met the specifications of the equip-
ment.
It is my recommendation that the Commission accept the bid
from Oitch Witch of Minnesota, Inc., including all options
quoted', for a purchase price of $34,694.00.
Budget estimate for this piece of equipment was $48,000.00.
Butch Wentworth
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Bid Opening
February 22, 1989
10:00 a.m.
Decisi n will be announced at the Regular Meeting of the
Hutchi son Utilities Commission, on February 27, 1989, at 1:00
p.m.
First ',bid opened was Trencher Plus, Burnsville. There was no
Bid Bond accompanied with proposal, so bid was rejected.
Second bid opened was Vermeer Sales and Service, Burnsville.
A 5% Bid Bond was accompanied with a proposal for a V450
Tractor with a price of $37,900.00.
Third Ibid opened was Ditch Witch, Shakopee. A 5% Bid Bond
accompanied the proposal for a 5010 Backhoe at a price of
$33,91$.00. Three (3) options are offered:
1. Re ote throttle and kill control -- $125.00.
2. F1 at feature -- $110.00.
3. Re to crowd and backfill blade lift -- $544.00.
Bid openings were completed.
Ivan Larson suggested reading Trencher Plus' bid and consult a
lawyer in case the bid bond is waived. Trencher Plus asked if
bid would be considered if Bid Bond followed. It was decided
that Bid Bonds are not accepted if late. Trencher Plus re-
quested that bid proposal not be read.
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