HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-04-08 BOWC MINBOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
Stillwater, Minnesota, April 8, 2009
Regular Meeting:
The regular meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners was held on Wednesday,
April 8, 2009 at 8:30 A.M.
President O'Brien and Commissioner Nyberg present. Commissioner Thompson absent.
Also present was Michelle Sockness from T.K.D.A. Engineering.
On motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by President O'Brien, all voting
"Aye ", the Agenda was accepted as presented.
This is the day and time for a public meeting on the Wellhead Protection that was
advertised in the Stillwater Gazette on March 17 and April 7, 2009. Manager Benson and
Michelle from T.K.D.A. explained phase two of the Wellhead Protection Plan to the
Board members and after discussion, on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded
by President O'Brien, all voting "Aye ", the Wellhead Protection Plan was accepted as
presented. There being no one from the public in attendance the public meeting was
closed.
On motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by President O'Brien, all voting
"Aye ", the minutes of the March 11, 2009 regular meeting were read and approved as
written.
On motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by President O'Brien, all voting
"Aye" Resolution No. 1397 was approved for payment.
Tom Corman reported to the Board that John and Andy were at a three day water school
in Bloomington to maintain their water licenses, Also that Andy will be testing for his
Class "C" license. He also informed the Board that inside maintenance has been
completed on the wellhouses. They will be starting on yard cleanup and maintaining the
holes from the watermain breaks.
Manager Benson brought up several items for the Capital Outlay Budget for discussion.
1. He informed the Board that we need for replace the front office window because
of the condition of the window, therefore, on motion of President O'Brien, duly
seconded by Commissioner Nyberg, all voting "Aye ", the front office window
may be replaced not to exceed a cost of $6,000.00.
2. Manager Benson informed the Board that we need to replace the 2002 plow truck.
Manager Benson will get quotes and after discussion, on motion of Commissioner
Nyberg, duly seconded President O'Brien, all voting "Aye ", the lower of the two
bids may be used to purchase a new truck, not to exceed a cost of $33,000.00.
3. Manager Benson talked to the Board about installing an air conditioner for the
front office and after discussion, on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly
seconded by President O'Brien, all voting "Aye ", the air conditioner may be
purchased for the front office with a cost not to exceed $3,500.00.
The following items were discussed, with no action taken
1. Accounts receivable balance as of March 31, 2009 was $41,076.40. The actual
amount is $74,833.99. This is $3,000.00 less than last years.
2. President O'Brien's term expires on June 30, 2009. President O'Brien expressed
his willingness to serve again on the Board; therefore, Manager Benson will send
a letter to City Clerk Ward requesting President O'Brien's reappointment to the
Board for a three year term.
There being no further business, on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded
by President O'Brien, all voting "Aye ", the meeting was adjourned.
Attest Manager