HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-09-09 BOWC MINCITY OF STILLWATER
WATER BOARD
Stillwater, Minnesota
September 9, 2010
Regular Meeting:
The regular meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners was held on Thursday,
September 9, 2010 at 8:30 A.M.
All Commissioners were present, with President O'Brien presiding. Also present was
Tom Corman and George Vania.
On motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by Commissioner Speedling, all
voting "Aye ", the Agenda was accepted as presented.
On motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by Commissioner Speedling, all
voting "Aye ", and the minutes of the August 12, 2010 regular meeting were read and
approved as written.
On motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by Commissioner Speedling, all
voting "Aye ", Resolution No. 1416 was approved for payment.
Tom Corman reported to the Board that two new 12" insertion valves were installed on
the line running from the Laurel Street Reservoir to isolate a leak behind City Hall also in
the process of isolating a 6" main valve on Elm Street West an 8" main valve on Fourth
Street started leaking and would not shut off, so an 8" insertion valve was installed on
Fourth Street to isolate both valves so the repairs could be made. Also, John is reading
meters and Burchville Construction will be starting the Millbrook 4 Addition next week.
Manager Benson explained to the Board that the contract was up with Interstate Power
Systems which takes care of the maintenance on the generator at well #11. They are
looking for a three year maintenance contract for the generator with the following prices.
2010 would be $499.00, 2011 would be $549.00 and 2012 would be $649.00. After
discussion, on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by Commissioner
Speedling, all voting "Aye" the contract was approved for signature.
Manager Benson informed the Board that City Administrator Hansen asked if the City
could use the Water Boards envelope stuffing machine when there's stops working. They
would pay half the annual maintenance /repairs and split the cost of a new machine when
needed. After much discussion, on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by
Commissioner Speedling, all voting "Aye ", the City may use the envelope stuffing
machine when there's stops working.
Manager Benson explained to the Board the during the course of work on the building at
the office, Building Restoration discovered a large number of bricks that had damage that
was not visible from the ground. Some of the damage became evident as a result of the
vibration from the sawing and chiseling on adjacent wall areas. As a result, 106
additional bricks were needed to complete the job; also the base of the building was
caulked on the north and west sides. The additional charge was $3,266.50 and after
discussion, on motion of Commissioner Speedling, duly seconded by Commissioner
Nyberg, all voting "Aye ", the additional bill may be paid.
Manager Benson explained to the Board the Assistant Public Works Superintendant Tim
Moore asked if the City could get power from Well #12 to feed the gazebo, After
discussion, on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by Commissioner
Speedling, all voting "Aye ", the City of Stillwater may get power from Well #12
providing that they tie in before our meter and have their own meter and are billed
separately from Xcel.
Manager Benson informed the Board that Dean Tilley, Radio Systems Manager for the
Washington County Sheriff's Office called about the Board leasing the building on the
property near the Lily Lake Tank along with the current electrical charges. Manager
Benson told the Board that he is waiting for an estimate from Automatic Systems to have
our equipment moved into the building. After discussion, on motion of Commissioner
Speedling, duly seconded by Commissioner Nyberg, all voting "Aye ", Manager Benson
was instructed to contact Dean Tilley and have the electric bill put in the Boards name.
The following items were discussed, with no action taken:
1. Accounts receivable balance as of August 31, 2010 was $138,344.26, with the
actual amount being $167,563.91; this is $21,600.00 less than last years.
There being no further business, on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by
Commissioner Speedling, all voting "Aye ", the meeting was adjourned.
Attest: Secretary