01-31-1994 HUCM99
Regular Meeting
January 31, 1994
All Commissioners were present; also present were Mgr. Kadrmas
and Counsel Prochnow.
President Cornell called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
The minutes of December 27, 1993 regular meeting were reviewed. A
motion was made by Commissioner Carls, seconded by Commissioner
Beatty to approve the minutes as written. Motion was unanimously
carried.
The December payables were discussed. A motion was made by
Commissioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner Beatty to accept the
December payables in the amount of $2,038,786.24 (detailed listing
in payables book). Motion was unanimously carried.
The 1993 year -to -date (thru December) financial and budget reports
were reviewed. A motion was made by Commissioner Beatty, seconded
by Commissioner Gilmer to accept the financial and budget reports.
Motion was unanimously carried.
Mgr. Kadrmas presented Cibola contract and Northern Natural Gas
contract. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner
Beatty, seconded by Commissioner Ward to sign the contracts.
Motion was unanimously carried.
Mgr. Kadrmas discussed energy conservation plan for 1994 which
must be submitted to Department of Public Service. After discussion,
a motion was made by Commissioner Carls, seconded by Commissioner
Beatty to approve the energy conservation plan to reinsulate homes
in Hutchinson. Motion was unanimously carried.
Manager's Report:
1. Update on unit #1 (new generating unit). Will be notifying
Jay Brothers, general contractor, that effective January 31,
1994 Hutchinson Utilities is terminating its contract with them.
2. In regard to the gas vandelism in October, 1992, the defendents
will be sentenced in February, 1994. Also the informant
received the $20,000 reward ($10,000 from Hutchinson Utilities
and $10,000 from Northern Natural Gas).
3. Was contacted by Village Cooperative of Hutchinson regarding a
request to include a stuffer with our utility billing statements.
A motion was made by Commissioner Beatty, seconded by Commissioner
Carls to deny the request. Motion was unanimously carried.
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4. No date has been set for joint City Council meeting.
5. A list of uncollectible accounts was discussed. A motion was
made by Commissioner Beatty, seconded by Commissioner Carls
authorizing management to charge -off $9,889.13 (detailed
listing on page 1726 of the December general journal). Motion
was unanimously carried.
6. Doris Nelson will be retiring on May 27, 1994.
7. Presented quotations for replacement of truck #24. The quotes
are as follows:
Myron Wigen Motor Company $12,423
Plowman's Inc. 12,002
Eggebrecht Chevrolet 10,612
After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Beatty,
seconded by Commissioner Gilmer to award the quote to
Eggebrecht Chevrolet in the amount of $10,612. Motion was
unanimously carried.
8. Presented quotations for truck for power plant. The quotes
are as follows:
Myron Wigen Motor Company $12,423
Plowman's Inc. 12,002
Eggebrecht Chevrolet 10,747
After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Ward, seconded
by Commissioner Beatty to award the quote to Eggebrecht Chevrolet
in the amount of $10,747. Motion was unanimously carried.
9. Presented requisition for two (2) complete cylinder heads for
units 3 and 4. A motion was made by Commissioner Beatty, seconded
by Commissioner Gilmer to approve requisition to Farabee
Construction Inc. for two complete cylinder heads in the amount
of $21,500. Motion was unanimously carried.
Old Business:
Commissioner Beatty informed Commission that he talked with City
officials regarding the City's merchandise account (99- 0050 -0 -00)
with Hutch Utilities. This will be discussed at the joint City
Council meeting.
New Business: None
There being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner
Beatty, seconded by Commissioner Gilmer to adjourn the meeting at
2:55 p.m. Motion was unanimously carried.
4,heod.e'Bea tt , ecr etary
ATTEST
G. P. Cornell, President