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Stillwater, Minnesota January 8, 2015
Regular Meeting:
The regular meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners was held on Thursday
January 8, 2015 at 8:30 A.M.
Commissioners Nyberg and Vania present, President Speedling and Council Member
Menikheim absent, with Commissioner Nyberg presiding. Also present was Tom
Corman.
On motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by Commissioner Vania, all voting
“Aye”, the Agenda was accepted as presented.
On motion of Commissioner Vania, duly seconded by Commissioner Nyberg, all voting
“Aye, the minutes of the December 11, 2014 regular meeting were read and approved as
written.
On motion of Commissioner Vania, duly seconded by Commissioner Nyberg, all voting
“Aye”, Resolution No 1472 was approved for payment.
Tom Corman reported to the Board that there was a hydrant hit on Pine Street, John has
completed the meter reading, residents on the yearly drip list had been contacted and that
they are working on well house maintenance.
Manager Benson asked for Board approval in the amount of $9.000.00 to purchase water
meters throughout the year as needed; this was in the 2015 Capital Outlay Budget and
after discussion, on motion of Commissioner Vania, duly seconded by Commissioner
Nyberg, all voting “Aye, the meters may be purchased.
Manger Benson brought up the purchase of a new riding lawn mower, this item was also
in the 2015 Capital Outlay Budget, therefore on motion of Commissioner Vania, duly
seconded by Commissioner Nyberg, all voting “Aye”, the riding lawn mower may be
purchased.
Manager Benson asked for Board approval to purchase parts for the tapping machine;
this also was in the 2015 Capital Outlay Budget and after discussion, on motion of
Commissioner Vania, duly seconded by Commissioner Nyberg, all voting “Aye, the parts
may be purchased if needed, not to exceed a total cost $1,200.00.
Manager Benson also informed the Board that the Chlorine Booster Pump at Well #5
needs to be replaced and after discussion on motion of Commissioner Vania, duly
seconded by Commissioner Nyberg, , all voting “Aye” the Chlorine Booster Pump may
be replaced not the exceed a total cost of $1,200.00.
The following items were discussed, with no action taken:
1. Accounts receivable balance as of December 31, 2014 was $17,450.68 with the
actual amount being $96,471.36; this is $43,000.00 higher than last years.
2. Manager Benson brought up the Rate Study and after much discussion he was
instructed to set up a meeting with the City Council on Tuesday February 3, 2015
at the 4:30 workshop to discuss the proposed rate increase.
3. Manager Benson provided the Board with an invitation to the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources meeting on the North & East Metro
Groundwater Management Area Draft Plan and after discussion, Commissioner
Vania said he will attend the meeting and report back to the Board.
There being no further business, on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by
Commissioner Vania, all voting “Aye, the meeting was adjourned.
Attest: Secretary