HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-10-13 BOWC MINStillwater, Minnesota, October 13, 2011
Regular Meeting:
The regular meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners was held on Thursday
October 13, 2011 at 8:30 A.M.
Commissioner Nyberg, Interim Commissioner Roush and President Speedling present,
with President Speedling presiding, Also present was Tom Corman, George Vania and
Hannah Johnson from the Stillwater Gazette.
On motion of President Speedling, duly seconded by Commissioner Nyberg, all voting
"Aye ", the Agenda was accepted as presented.
On motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by President Speedling, all voting
"Aye, the minutes of the September 22, 2011 regular meeting were read and approved as
written.
On motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by President Speedling, all voting
"Aye ", Resolution No. 1431 was approved for payment.
Tom Corman reported to the Board that the City of Stillwater replaced a hydrant at Oak
& William Street yesterday and will be replacing one today at Brick & Olive Street.
There is a water leak on First Street N and we are coordinating the excavation work with
the City of Stillwater; they are looking at installing a sanitary manhole in the location and
we should hear back from the City by Monday October 17th so we can go ahead with the
repair.
There are three service leaks we are dealing with owners on, they have also been shutting
off irrigations systems and have about two weeks left of hydrant flushing.
Manger Benson brought up the Water Utility Rate Study and Interim Commissioner
Roush explained that he did not receive his informational packet, therefore after
discussion, on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by President Speedling,
all voting "Aye ", this will be tabled until we have a new Board member.
The following items were discussed, with no action taken:
1. Accounts receivable balance as of September 30, 2011 was $43,539.05 with the
actual amount being $89,217.48; this is $2,200.00 more than last years.
2. President Speedling asked Tom Corman about Karen Shimon's water usage. Tom
last read the meter on October 11, 2011 and she has gone through 1,000 gallons
since the meter was read September 9, 2011, therefore after discussion, Tom will
continue to monitor her usage.
3. George Vania gave an update on our Asset Management Study; he continues to
work with the City of Stillwater's Engineering staff and George will also meet
with Manager Benson and Tom Corman to discuss options, and Manager Benson
will check with Rose Holman, the City's IT Specialist on pricing for a water
module that will work with their systems.
4. Manger Benson was instructed to send a copy of the Board of Water
Commissioners minutes to City Hall monthly.
5. Interim Commissioner Roush brought up the idea of the Water Department
purchasing gasoline through Public Works as this would be a saving for the Water
Department. After discussion Manager Benson will check with Public Works
Director Shawn Sanders.
There being no further business, on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded
by President Speedling, all voting "Aye ", the meeting was adjourned.
Attest Secretary