06-03-1991 HUCMRegular Meeting
June 3, 1991
Commissioners Daggett, Beatty, Cornell and Richards were present;
Commissioner Lyke was absent; also present were Mgr. Kadrmas and
Counsel Prochnow.
President Daggett called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
The minutes of April 29, 1991 regular meeting and May 7, 1991 special
meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by Commissioner Richards,
seconded by Commissioner Cornell to approve the minutes as written.
Motion was unanimously carried.
The April payables were discussed. A motion was made by Commissioner
Cornell, seconded by Commissioner Beatty to accept the April payables
in the amount of $1,012,943.79 (detailed listing in payables book).
Motion was unanimously carried.
The 1991 year -to -date (thru April) financial and budget reports were
reviewed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cornell, seconded by
Commissioner Beatty to transfer the remainder, about $17,000, from
MAPP computer equipment budget to Scada units plant #1 budget. Motion
was unanimously carried. A motion was made by Commissioner Beatty,
seconded by Commissioner Richards to increase trench shoring (OSHA)
budget from $4,000 to $7,000. Motion was unanimously carried. A
motion was made by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner
Beatty to assign a work order number for trailer replacement with
a budget amount of $3,000. Motion was unanimously carried. A motion
was made by Commissioner Beatty, seconded by Commissioner Richards
to accept the financial and budget reports. Motion was unanimously
carried.
Mgr. Kadrmas presented recommendation on quotations for a 1000 KVA
3 phase transformer for Hutchinson Manufacturing, Inc:
Cost of Ownership
After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Cornell, seconded
by Commissioner Beatty to award the quotation to WESCO in the amount
of $11,508. Motion was unanimously carried.
Total
Over 20 Years
WESCO
$11,508
$27,370.55
Border States
11,642
28,999.63
Graybar Electric
13,188
27,169.00
Graybar Electric
13,219
28,209.48
After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Cornell, seconded
by Commissioner Beatty to award the quotation to WESCO in the amount
of $11,508. Motion was unanimously carried.
Manager's Report:
1. Jaycee's requested a water carnival contribution for advertising.
After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Richards,
seconded by Commissioner Beatty to contribute to water carnival
advertising the amount of $300. Motion was unanimously carried.
2. Discussed repurchase agreement extensions. After discussion,
it was decided not to extend repurchase agreements.
3. McLeod Co -op has signed agreements. The agreements have to be
approved by the City Council. The agreements will be presented
to the council at their next meeting.
4. Discussed delegate appointment to Minnesota Municipal Utilities
Association. A motion was made by Commissioner Beatty, seconded
by Commissioner Cornell to designate Commissioner Lyke the
authority to cast Hutchinson Utilities vote. Motion was
unanimously carried.
5. Regarding clothing allowance policy, Hutch Utilities will continue
to buy shirts but not jeans and will buy jackets every two years.
A motion was made by Commissioner Beatty, seconded by Commissioner
Cornell to allow the purchase of jackets in the amount of
approximately $900. Motion was unanimously carried. A revised
clothing allowance policy will be presented at the next meeting.
Old Business:
Gas reserve purchases were discussed. The Commission feels uncomfortable
to make a decision at this time and would like to have more information
on new generating unit and to receive proposals for acquisitions or new
wells to review.
Mgr. Kadrmas sent a letter to Glencoe Light and Power Commission stating
Hutchinson Utilities Commission had tabled their transmission line
request. He is going to send another letter to Glencoe stating
Hutchinson Utilities will try to include Glencoe in Bell substation
planning.
New Business: None
There being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner
Beatty, seconded by Commissioner Cornell to adjourn the meeting at
2:40 p.m.
G. P. Cornell, Secretary
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E. Daggett, e ident