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Stillwater, Minnesota, January 14. 2010
Regular Meeting:
The regular meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners was held on Thursday,
January 14, 2010 at 8:30 A.M.
President O’ Brien and Commissioner Nyberg present, Commissioner Speedling absent,
with President O’Brien presiding. Also present was Tom Corman.
On motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by President O’Brien, all voting
“Aye”, the Agenda was accepted as presented.
On motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by President O’Brien, all voting
“Aye”, the minutes of the December 9, 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. 1408 was approved for payment.
Manager Benson informed the Board about a high water usage at 305 Poplar Street E
which has two to three apartments in this building. The building used 135,000 gallons
during the quarter and the owners, Mr. & Mrs. Dwayne Nelson are requesting an
adjustment of $206.00 on their bill. The owners were planning to attend the meeting, but
due to a medical appointment they sent a letter and pictures instead. Manager Benson
explained to the Board that the meter was read after the initial reading to insure that it
was not an incorrect meter reading. Discussion was held regarding this request and on
motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by President O’Brien, all voting “Aye”,
the request of an adjustment of $206.00 was denied. The Board did agree to give the
Nelson’s one extra period to pay the bill without incurring a late fee.
Tom Corman reported to the Board that we have had five water main breaks since the
December meeting and also had some calls with frozen pipes and meters. Tom also
informed the Board that they are cleaning and painting the pumphouses.
Manager Benson informed the Board of the need to carry over three items from the 2009
Capital Outlay Budget. They are as follows:
1.Server for Front Office. $ 4,000.00
2.Chlorine Booster Pump $ 700.00
3.Tree Removal $ 1,500.00
Manager Benson explained to the Board that the cost for the tree removal is $1,531.89
which includes tax. After discussion, on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly
seconded by President O’Brien, all voting “Aye”, the items from the 2009 Capital Outlay
Budget may be carried over.
Manager Benson has two items from the 2010 Capital Outlay Budget, replacement of the
Golden Anderson Valve and the Main Valve at the Fourth Street Pumphouse with a total
cost of $ 5,300.00 and to pull the pump at the Fourth Street Pumphouse and repair as
needed with an estimate of $15,000.00, therefore on motion of Commissioner Nyberg,
duly seconded by President O’Brien, all voting “Aye”, both items were approved not to
exceed the 2010 Capital Outlay Budget.
Manager Benson informed the Board that the owner of the Gadient property is asking for
$10,000.00 for a temporary easement to run the three phase power across their property
for power to our #12 pump house and after discussion, on motion of Commissioner
Nyberg, duly seconded by President O’Brien, all voting “Aye” the Board will pay the
$10,000.00 only after receiving letters from the land owner and Xcel Energy that there
will be no further expense.
The following items were discussed, with no action taken:
1.Accounts receivable balance as of December 31, 2009 was $62,379.75. The
actual amount is $99,968.61. This amount is $18,400.00 higher than last years.
2.Manager Benson explained to the Board that the ceiling at well #12 was left open
in the pump room to dissipate heat from the equipment leaving the rafters
exposed. If the ceiling was to be sealed off an air conditioner would have to be
installed and after discussion Manager Benson was instructed to get a quote on
having the ceiling spray painted.
3.Manager Benson informed the Board that the irrigation system at well #12 still
needs to be installed. This will be done at the same time the City of Stillwater
installs their irrigation in the park. After discussion, Manager Benson was
instructed to check with the City on having additional heads installed for the well
house and everything would run on their controller so there will be a uniform look
to the park.
There being no further business, on motion of President O’Brien, duly seconded by
Commissioner Nyberg, all voting “Aye”, the meeting was adjourned.
Attest: Secretary