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Stillwater, Minnesota, February 17, 2011
Regular Meeting:
The regular meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners was held on Thursday
February 17, 2011.
President O’Brien and Commissioner Nyberg present, with Commissioner Speedling
absent. 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 January 13, 2011 regular meeting were read and approved as
written.
On motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by President O’Brien, all voting
“Aye”, Resolution No. 1421 was approved for payment.
Tom Corman reported to the Board that they have had five watermain breaks, two
service leaks and one hydrant repair on Highway 95. They also have been working on
snow removal and pump house maintenance.
Manager Benson presented the Board with the 2011 Revenue Budget and after review;
$15,000.00 was transferred from interest earnings to sale of water OV, therefore on
motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by President O’Brien, all voting “Aye”,
the 2011 Revenue Budget was approved.
Manager Benson presented the Board with the 2011 Expenditure Budget and after
discussion, on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by President O’Brien, all
voting “Aye”, the 2011 Expenditure Budget was approved as presented.
Manager Benson also presented the 2011 Capital Outlay Budget and after discussion the
replacement of the riding lawnmower, two new trucks and the removal of trees at the
Fourth Street Pumphouse, were dropped from the Capital Outlay Budget, therefore on
motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by President O’Brien, all voting “Aye”,
the 2011 Capital Outlay Budget was approved.
Manager Benson brought up the promotion of Andrew Straus that had been tabled at the
January meeting. After discussion, on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded
by President O’Brien, all voting “Aye’, Andrew Straus will be promoted to Senior Water
Maintenance Man I, effective February 27, 2011.
Manager Benson explained to the Board that there was $25,000.00 in the 2010 Capital
Outlay Budget for Commercial Meter Replacements, and with no money spent in 2010 he
would like to us $9,000.00 in 2011, therefore, after discussion, on motion of
Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by President O’Brien, all voting “Aye”, meters
may be purchased, not to exceed a cost of $9,000.00.
Manager Benson presented the Board a quote for $4,398.00 from Midco Diving and
Marine Service, Inc. for tank inspections. There is $7,000.00 in the Capital Outlay
Budget and after discussion, on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by
President O’Brien, all voting “Aye”, the tanks maybe inspected, not to exceed a cost of
$4,398.00. The remaining balance may be used for minor repairs and this will be looked
at after the preliminary inspection.
Manager Benson was contact by Eckberg, Lammers, Attorneys at Law concerning the
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water connection at 12610 62 St N. which currently is not hooked up to City water, but
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there is watermain that runs in 62 St and this would be about 150’ between the house
and the watermain, however our Resolution No. 1331 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1331
Resolved by the Board of Water Commissioners, of the City of Stillwater, that effective
September 8, 2004, any building within the city which has city water available to it must
connect to the city water system if and when they connect to the city sewer system or
upon a sale or transfer of title to property. Any new building built within the city, which
is on property that has city service available must have its plumbing facilities connected
to the water system upon construction.
Commissioner Nyberg needs to find out if the company he works for is representing the
buyer of this property and if they are Commissioner Nyberg would not be able to vote on
this matter, therefore on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by President
O’Brien, all voting “Aye”, this matter will be tabled until the next meeting.
On motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by President O’Brien, all voting
”Aye”, the Board Meeting scheduled for Thursday March 17, 2011 will be rescheduled
to Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 8:30 A.M.
The following items were discussed, with no action taken:
1.Accounts receivable balance as of January 31, 2011 was $155,344.80, with the
actual amount being $204,558.61, this is $22,500.00 more than last years.
There being no further business, on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by
President O’Brien, all voting “Aye”, the meeting was adjourned,
Attest: Secretary