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Stillwater, Minnesota, September 17, 2009
Regular Meeting:
The regular meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners was held on Thursday,
September 17, 2009 at 8:30 A.M.
All Commissioners present, with President O'Brien presiding. Also present was Tom
Corman.
On motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by Commissioner Speedling, all
voting "Aye ", the Agenda was accepted as presented.
On motion of Commissioner Speedling, duly seconded by Commissioner Nyberg, all
voting "Aye ", the minutes of the August 12, 2009 regular meeting were read and
approved as written.
On motion of Commissioner Speedling, duly seconded by Commissioner Nyberg, all
voting "Aye', Resolution No. 1404 was approved for payment
Tom reported to the Board that six hydrants and one main leak were repaired from the
leak survey. One hydrant still needs repair, they are waiting for a tool from waterous.
Manager Benson added that he was dealing with the four residents that have leaks on
their service lines. Also there are three 4" hydrants that we can no longer get parts for and
this list was given to Shawn Sanders, City Public Works Director. They also are working
on a Golden Anderson Valve at the Olive Street pumphouse and John is reading meters.
An election of officers was held for the Board of Water Commissioners to fill the
position of Vice President and after much discussion, President O'Brien nominated Adam
Nyberg for Vice President, therefore on motion of President O'Brien duly seconded by
Commissioner Speedling, all voting "Aye ", Adam Nyberg is now Vice President of the
Water Board,
The Officers and Appointments of Board Members now stand as follows:
President James O'Brien Appointment expires June 30, 2012
Vice President Adam Nyberg Appointment expires June 30, 2010
Member Steve Speedling Appointment expires June 30, 2011
Manager Benson explained to the Board that we have a welder that was purchased in
1979 between the Water Department and the City of Stillwater. The Water Board used
the welder for thawing lines. This service is no longer provided by the Water Department
and Manager Benson recommended donating the welder to the City of Stillwater,
therefore on motion of Commissioner Speedling, duly seconded by Commissioner
Nyberg, the welder may be donated to the City of Stillwater.
Manager Benson informed the Board that we have three trees that need to be removed,
one at Wilkins Street Station and two at the Fourth Street pumphouse. This item is in the
2009 capital improvement, therefore on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded
by Commissioner Speedling; all voting "Aye ", the trees may be removed, not to exceed a
cost of $1,500.00.
The following items were discussed, with no action taken:
1. Accounts receivable balance as of August 31, 2009 was $152,940.89, the actual
amount is $1 89,257.97. This is $70,400.00 higher than last years.
2. Manager Benson explained to the Board that Andrew Straus will be using the
Family Medical Leave Act on intermittent bases due to the illness of his father.
3. Manager Benson distributed a proposal for the Union Contract 2010, 2011, 2012.
This will be reviewed by the Board and brought back to the next meeting.
There being no further business, on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by
Commissioner Speedling, all voting "Aye ", the meeting was adjourned.
Attest Secretary