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Stillwater, Minnesota, September 22, 2011
Regular Meeting:
The regular meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners was held on Thursday
September 22, 2011 at 8:30 A.M.
Commissioner Nyberg and President Speedling present, with President Speedling
presiding. Also present was Tom Corman and George Vania.
On motion of President Speedling, duly seconded by Commissioner Nyberg, all voting
“Aye”, the Agenda was accepted as presented.
On motion of President Speedling , duly seconded by Commissioner Nyberg, all voting
“Aye, the minutes of the August 18, 2011 regular meeting were read and approved as
written.
On motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by President Speedling, all voting
“Aye”, Resolution No. 1429 “In Tribute to the Memory of James O’Brien” was read and
approved.
On motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by President Speedling, all voting
“Aye”, Resolution No. 1430 was approved for payment.
Tom Corman reported to the Board that they are flushing hydrants, reading meters, and
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that the utility work for Millbrook 5 addition, and the 2011 street projects are complete.
Manager Benson reported to the Board that there will be an increase of $532.00 to install
the pressure transducer at the Olive Street pumphouse due to an out dated PLC. After
discussion, on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by President Speedling,
all voting “Aye”, this will be delayed until next year.
Karen Shimon of 803 Pine Tree Trail wrote a letter to the Board Members requesting a
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new water meter be installed at her home. Her July 1, 2011 water bill showed a usage of
63,000 gallons for the quarter. Karen’s past usage has been between 3,000 to 20,000
gallons per quarter. The Water Department has been to Karen’s house to check for leaks
and to check her meter and have found nothing wrong. After reading her meter on
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September 9, 2011 during our quarterly reading cycle this shows that she has gone
through 4,000 gallons in the past quarter. After discussion, on motion of Commissioner
Nyberg, duly seconded by President Speedling, all voting “Aye”. The Water Department
will read her meter weekly for the next quarter and not replace her meter. President
Speedling and Tom Corman plan on meeting with Karen to explain the Board’s
discussion.
Manager Benson presented to the Board with a contract from Safe Assure Consulting,
Inc, for the safety training for 2011-2012 that is in conjunction with the City of Stillwater
and many other cities. The cost is 2,165.00 for the year and there was no increase from
last year therefore, on motion of Nyberg, duly seconded by President Speedling, all
voting “Aye”, the contract was accepted.
Manager Benson explained to the Board that Michael Pogge, Planner for the City of
Stillwater asked it the Board would waive the Water Availability Charge for the new
public bathrooms going in downtown. After discussion, on motion of Commissioner
Nyberg, duly seconded by President Speedling. All voting “Aye”, the Water Availability
Charge will be waived.
The following items were discussed, with no action taken:
1.Accounts receivable balance as of August 31, 2011 was $132,761.47, with the
actual amount of $173,812.73; this is 6,200.00 higher than last years.
2.Manager Benson informed the Board that there was a leaky water service at 504
Olive Street W and after no action taken by the homeowner, the Water
Department hired a contractor to make the repairs and the owner will be billed
accordingly.
There being no further business, on motion of President Speedling, duly seconded by
Commissioner Nyberg, all voting “Aye”, the meeting was adjourned.
Attest: Secretary