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Stillwater, Minnesota, August 18, 2011
Regular Meeting:
The regular meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners was held on Thursday
August 18, 2011 at 8:30 A.M.
Commissioners Nyberg and Commissioner Speedling present, President O’Brien absent,
with Vice President Nyberg presiding. Also present were Tom Corman and George
Vania.
On motion of Commissioner 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 July 14, 2011 regular meeting were read and approved as
written.
On motion of Commissioner Speedling, duly seconded by Commissioner Nyberg, all
voting “Aye”, Resolution No. 1428 was approved for payment.
Tom Corman reported to the Board that they had fixed a leak on Willard Street that was
found during the 2011 Leak Survey; also four hydrants were replaced as part of the street
reconstruction project, three on Meadowlark Drive and one on Linden Street W. A gate
valve was repaired on Meadowlark Drive because this started to leak after it was operated
for the hydrant replacements. Tom also reported that they have been working on building
maintenance.
Manager Benson explained to the Board that the (VFD) Variable Frequency Drive on the
well pump at Settlers Way pumphouse needs to be replaced. After discussion, on motion
of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by Commissioner Speedling, all voting “Aye”,
the variable frequency drive may be replaced, not to exceed a cost of $6,200.00.
Manager Benson provided the Board with the Water Rate Schedule for 2012 and 2013
and after discussion, on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by
Commissioner Speedling, all voting “Aye”, this will be discussed after there is a full
board in place.
Manager Benson provided the Board with a quote from Automatic Systems to install a
pressure transducer at our Olive Street Pumphouse which would allow the pump to start
automatically in the case of communication failure. This item is in the 2011 Capital
Outlay, therefore after discussion, on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by
Commissioner Speedling, all voting “Aye”, the pressure transducer may be installed, not
to exceed a cost of $5,000.00.
Due the recent death of President O’Brien on August 6, 2011, Vice President Nyberg
nominated Steve Speedling for interim President until the Board of Water Commissioner
has a full Board in place. Election of officers will be held at that time.
Manager Benson will be in contact with City Clerk, Diane Ward about running an
advertisement in the Stillwater Gazette to fill the vacant position.
The following items were discussed, with no action taken:
1.Accounts receivable balance as of July 31, 2011 was $201,866.28; with the
actual amount being $230,683.93, this is $29,000.00 higher than last years.
2.Commissioner Nyberg expressed his concerns with our Expenditures and
Revenues balance for 2010 verses 2011. Manager Benson explained with the
cost of asphalt repairs for the watermain breaks being $15,000.00 to
$20,000.00 more than last year due to the location of the breaks, and that we
are experiencing another wet year with lower water pumping averages, along
with over-all maintenance costs all have contributed to this increase. Manager
Benson will maintain a close watch on the budget.
3.George Vania gave the Board an update on the Asset Management Plan; he is
waiting to meet with the City Engineering staff before moving on.
There being no further business, on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly
seconded by Commissioner Speedling, all voting “Aye”, the meeting was
adjourned.
Attest: Secretary