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Stillwater, Minnesota, January 16, 2014
Regular Meeting:
The regular meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners was held on Thursday
January 16, 2014 at 8:30 A.M.
All Commissioners were present, with President Speedling presiding. Also present was
Tom Corman and Council Member Menikheim.
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 December 12, 2013 regular meeting were read and approved as
written, with the exception of meter change out option 1 (the outside mount can be
mounted on the front of the home three to four feet above grade) to read( the outside
mount can be mounted anywhere on the outside of the home and three to four feet
above grade.)
On motion of President Speedling, duly seconded by Commissioner Vania, all voting
“Aye”, Resolution No. 1460 was approved for payment.
Tom Corman reported to the Board that there have been three watermain breaks, six
frozen meters, five homes with frozen plumbing inside, one frozen service line and two
service leaks that have been repaired.
Manager Benson presented the Board with a request from Craig Hoffbeck at 821
Autumn Way to have his touch pad mounted on the side of his garage instead of the front
due to rules and regulations with their association, therefore, on motion of President
Speedling, duly seconded by Commissioner Vania, all voting “Aye” with Commissioner
Nyberg voting “Nay”, Mr. Hoffbeck will be allowed to mount the touch pad on the side
of his garage along a shoveled walkway.
Manager Benson provided the Board with the 2014 Revenue Budget and after
discussion, on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by Commissioner Vania
all voting “Aye”, the 2014 Revenue Budget was approved.
Manager Benson provided the Board with the 2014 Expenditure Budget and after review
on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by Commissioner Vania, all voting
“Aye” the 2014 Expenditure Budget was approved.
Manager Benson provided the Board with the 2014 Capital Outlay Budget and after
much discussion and with the addition of $2500.00 for Cartegraph, on motion of
Commissioner Vania, duly seconded by President Speedling, all voting “Aye, the 2014
Capital Outlay Budget was approved.
Manager Benson provided the Board with two quotes to repair the rear bumper on the
plow truck, they are as follows:
Jerry’s Auto Detail & Frame, Inc. $770.71
Stillwater Motors $1,036.49
After discussion, on motion of President Speedling, duly seconded by Commissioner
Vania, all voting “Aye” Jerry’s Auto Detail & Frame, Inc. was approved for repair, not to
exceed a total cost of $770.71.
The following items were discussed, with no action taken:
1. Accounts receivable balance as of December 31, 2014 was $108,441.78 with the
actual amount being $139,860.50: this is $17,000.00 higher than last years.
2. Commissioner Vania brought up the GIS-RFP and after discussion, Manager
Benson will check with City Clerk, Diane Ward to clarify the proper procedures
to follow and report back at the February meeting.
3. Discussion was held about Sand Creek, Ltd. The City of Stillwater has a contract
with Sand Creek Group to provide counseling to their employees if needed.
Manager Benson will follow up with City Clerk Diane Ward and report back at
the February meeting.
4. DNR Ground Water Management meeting was attended by President Speedling
and Commissioner Vania and they provided the Board with an update.
5. Manager Benson informed the Board of a three year contract renewal form
Interstate Power Systems for $734.00 per year for general inspection of the
generator at Well #11.
6. Manager Benson provided the Board with an update on the meter change out
project, there is less than 1% left to be changed out.
There being no further business, on motion of President Speedling, duly seconded by
Commissioner Vania, the meeting was adjourned.
Attest: Secretary