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Stillwater, Minnesota, January 13, 2011
Regular Meeting:
The regular meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners was held on Thursday
January 13, 2011.
Commissioners Nyberg and Speedling present, President O’Brien absent. Also present
was Tom Corman and George Vania.
On motion of Commissioner Speedling, duly seconded by Commissioner Nyberg, 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 December 9, 2010 regular meeting were read and
approved as written.
On motion of Commissioner Speedling, duly seconded by Commissioner Nyberg, all
voting “Aye” Resolution No. 1420 was approved for payment.
Tom Corman reported to the Board that they have had five watermain breaks in
December, John & Andy are done reading meters and they are working on Olive Street
pumphouse.
Manager Benson explained to the Board that the hydraulic motor for the snow blower
was replaced at a cost of $1,068.75 and after much discussion, on motion of
Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by Commissioner Speedling, all voting “Aye”, the
cost of the hydraulic motor was approved.
Manager Benson informed the Board that a magnetic locator needed to be purchased at a
cost of $844.05, therefore on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by
Commissioner Speedling, all voting “Aye”, the magnetic locator maybe be purchased not
to exceed a total cost of $844.05.
Manager Benson was asked by Tom Corman to have Andrew Straus moved up to Senior
Water Maintenance I, and after discussion on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly
seconded by Commissioner Speedling, all voting “Aye”, this matter will be tabled until
the February meeting.
Manager Benson asked the Board at the December 9, 2010 meeting to raise the purchase
amount from $500.00 to $750.00 before needing Board approval, therefore on motion of
Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by Commissioner Speedling, all voting “Aye”, the
purchase amount was raised from $500.00 to $750.00 before needing Board approval.
The 2011 Revenue and Expenditure Budget were discussed and because of the absence of
President O’Brien, on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by Commissioner
Speedling all voting “Aye”; this will be tabled until the February meeting.
The following items were discussed, with no action taken:
1.Accounts receivable balance as of December 31, 2010 was $72,826.06 with the
actual amount of $105,452.19; this is $5,000.00 higher 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