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Stillwater, Minnesota, May 19, 2011
Regular Meeting:
The regular meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners was held on Thursday May
19, 2011 at 8:30 A.M.
All Commissioners were present, with President O’Brien presiding.
On motion of Commission Nyberg, duly seconded by Commissioner Speedling, all
voting “Aye”, the Agenda was accepted as presented.
On motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by Commissioner Speedling, all
voting “Aye, the minutes of the April 14, 2011 regular meeting were read and approved
as written.
On motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by Commissioner Speedling, all
voting “Aye”, Resolution No. 1425 was approved for payment.
Manager Benson reported to the Board that Brochman Blacktopping has completed the
patch repairs from the watermain breaks from the winter and that Midco Diving and
Marine Services, Inc. are completing the tank and tower inspections today.
Manager Benson informed the Board that one of the service trucks is in need of a new
pair of shocks. After discussion, on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by
Commissioner Speedling, all voting “Aye”, the shocks may be purchased, not to exceed a
cost of $510.00.
Manager Benson explained to the Board that there are four water services in the 2011
street project that are on a list of people we call every winter to have them run their water
all year in the winter because of a shallow service so the service does not freeze. If the
bury depth of these lines are to shallow between the watermain in the street and the curb
stop they could be insulated as part of the street project. The cost would be split between
the Water Department and the City of Stillwater and the estimated cost is $700.00 to
$800.00 per service for the Water Department. After discussion, on motion of
Commissioner Speedling, duly seconded by Commissioner Nyberg, all voting “Aye”, this
will be tabled until we receive an actual cost from the City of Stillwater.
Manager Benson provided the Board with two bids for plumbing work at the Charter
Oak Townhomes; additional work needs to be done for new radio read meters because
the lay lengths on the new meters are greater than the ones that we are replacing. The
bids are as follows:
Polo Plumbing $2,310.00
Dad’s Plumbing $1,860.00
After discussion, on motion of Commissioner Speedling, duly seconded by
Commissioner Nyberg, all voting “Aye, Dad’s Plumbing was awarded the bid not to
exceed a total cost of $1,860.00
Manager Benson brought up two items from the Capital Outlay Budget for discussion:
1.Two estimates to replace the shingles at the pumphouse at 1203 Owens St N.
Dan Roettger Home Improvement LLC $3,910.00
Bruette Roofing, Inc $4,560.00
After discussion, on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by Commissioner
Speedling, all voting “Aye”, Dan Roettger Home Improvement LLC was awarded the
bid, not to exceed a total cost of $3,910.00.
2.The purchase of water meters for new construction throughout the year, therefore
on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by Commissioner Speedling,
all voting “Aye” water meters may be purchased, not to exceed a cost of
$15,000.00 for the 2011 year.
Manager Benson explained to the Board that we are having problem with a variable
frequency drive (VFD) at Well #11 at booster pump #3 and after inspection by Automatic
Systems and Manager Benson’s conversation with Jane Kramer it was determined the
best route for repair of booster pump #3 is to replace the VFD only, as we did with the
VFD for booster pump #1 in 2007, therefore after discussion, on motion of
Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by Commissioner Speedling, all voting “Aye”, the
VFD may be purchased and installed and not to exceed a total cost of $11,000.00.
The following items were discussed, with no action taken:
1.Accounts receivable balance as of April 30, 2011 was $169,589.90, with the
actual amount of $205,637.57; This amount is $23,000.00 higher than last years.
2.171 delinquent notices were sent out for a total of $28,921.51.
3.We are hearing bearing noise from the well motor at the Fourth Street
Pumphouse and after inspection by Key’s Well Drilling, they recommended this
pump be pulled and overhauled in late fall of 2011.
There being no further business, on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by
Commissioner Speedling, all voting “Aye”, the meeting was adjourned.
Attest: Secretary