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Stillwater, Minnesota, July 14, 2011
Regular Meeting:
The regular meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners was held on Thursday July
14, 2011 at 8:30 A.M.
Commissioner Nyberg and Commissioner Speedling present, President O’Brien absent,
with Vice President Nyberg presiding. Also present was Tom Corman and George Vania.
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 June 16, 2011 regular meeting were read and approved as
written.
On motion of Commissioner Speedling duly seconded by Commissioner Nyberg, all
voting “Aye”, Resolution No. 1427 was approved for payment.
Tom Corman reported to the Board that Burchville Construction will be pressure testing
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the new watermain in the Millbrook 5 addition, Automatic Systems repaired the booster
pump #3 at Settlers Way pumphouse and they are also working on the installation of a
soft start at our Sunrise Pumphouse. Homeowners have been contacted about leaks on
their service lines that were found during the leak survey.
Manager Benson brought up the Rate Study that was tabled at the June meeting. After
much discussion, on motion of Commissioner Speedling, duly seconded by
Commissioner Nyberg, all voting “Aye”, Manager Benson will prepare a notice to go out
with the October 1, 2011 bill, this will be brought to the August board meeting.
Manager Benson brought up the replacement of the retaining wall at the Laurel Street
Pumphouse. This item had been tabled at the June meeting. After much discussion, on
motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by Commissioner Speedling, all voting
“Aye”, the replacement of the retaining wall was denied.
George Vania presented the Board with an overview of an Asset Management Plan.
George is willing to volunteer his time to gather the information and prepare the report.
He would be working with Manager Benson as time allows. After much discussion, on
motion of Commissioner Speedling, duly seconded by Commissioner Nyberg, all voting
“Aye’, George Vania was approved to start working on the Asset Management Plan.
The following items were discussed, with no action taken:
1.Accounts receivable balance as of June 30, 2011 was $59,351.92 with the actual
amount being $87,200.50; this is $16,900.00 more 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