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Stillwater, Minnesota June 11, 2015
Regular Meeting:
The regular meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners was held on Thursday June
11, 2015 at 8:30 A.M.
Commissioners Nyberg and Vania present, President Speedling absent, with
Commissioner Nyberg presiding. Also present was Tom Corman, Council Member
Menikheim.
On motion of Commissioner Vania, duly seconded by Commissioner Nyberg, all voting
“Aye”, the Agenda was accepted as presented.
On motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by Commissioner Vania, all voting
“Aye, the minutes of the May 14, 2015 regular meeting were read and approved as
written.
On motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by Commissioner Vania, all voting
“Aye”, Resolution No. 1477 was approved for payment.
Tom Corman reported to the Board that they are working on the GIS Mapping, working
with Water Conservation Services on the leak survey and continuing with seasonal
maintenance and that John will be reading meters this month for the quarterly billing.
Manager Benson informed the Board that there is an out building at Well #11 that houses
the entrance to the reservoir that needs new shingles. He talked to President Speedling
and was given the okay to get a quote from Benson Roofing & Renovations, this is the
same company that will be re-roofing Well #11. After discussion, on motion of
Commissioner Vania, duly seconded by Commissioner Nyberg, all voting “Aye”, Benson
Roofing & Renovations will replace the cedar shakes with architectural shingles for
$1,400.00.
Manager Benson explained to the Board that the flow meter at Well #5 stopped working
and was brought to Mid American Meter Inc. for repair, and after inspection, they
recommended replacing the meter. After discussion, on motion of Commissioner Vania,
duly seconded by Commissioner Nyberg, all voting “Aye”, a new meter will be
purchased through Mid American Meter for $3,243.00.
Manager Benson informed the Board that the Lily Lake Tank needs to be painted and
that he would be working with T.K.D.A., therefore after discussion, on motion of
Commissioner Vania, duly seconded by Commissioner Nyberg, all voting “Aye”,
Manager Benson will have the tank inspected and report back to the Board.
Manger Benson explained to the Board that there are six fluorescent lights in the back
shop at the office that need to be replaced. He received a quote from Linner Electric to
change out the six existing fluorescent lights:
Electronic 8' T8 Fluorescent Lights (128 Watts) $175.00 each
LED 8' Lights (18 Watts) $375.00 each
After discussion, on motion of Commissioner Vania, duly seconded by Commissioner
Nyberg, all voting “Aye”, the lights will be replaced with LED Lights, not to exceed a
cost of $2,250.00. Figuring the more efficient LED Lights will pay for themselves after a
couple of years and may replace more lights in the future with LED.
The following items were discussed, with no action taken:
1. Accounts receivable balance as of May 31, 2015 was $72,770.65 with the actual
amount being $154,859.86; this is $32,000.00 less than last years.
2. Manager Benson updated the Board on the (WCMWC – TAC Meeting and
Commissioner Vania updated the Board on the (WCMWC) – Policy Meeting.
3. Manager Benson informed the Board that Commissioner Vania was the only
applicant for the Board opening. He will forward a recommendation letter to the
City Clerk, Diane Ward for the reappointment of Commissioner Vania.
4. Manager Benson informed the Board that Water Conservation Services will be
paying the bill from Bell’s Trucking for $2,300.00 for the excavation work at
1035 Third Ave S., seeing as no leak was found.
5. Council Member Menikheim informed the Board that the City is looking to fill a
Human Resources position either by contract or filling a full-time position and
looking at performance reviews for employees.
There being no further business, on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by
Commissioner Vania, all voting “Aye”, the meeting was adjourned.
Attest: Secretary