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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-12-10 BOWC MIN Stillwater, Minnesota December 10, 2015 Regular Meeting: The regular meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners was held on Thursday December 10, 2015 at 8:30 A.M. Commissioners Nyberg and Vania present, President Speedling 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 November 13, 2015 regular meeting were read and approved as written. On motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by Commissioner Vania, all voting “Aye”, Resolution No. 1483 was approved for payment. Tom Corman reported to the Board that they are working with contractors on service leaks and continue with pumphouse maintenance. Manager Benson presented the Board with a Joint Powers Agreement from the City of Stillwater for IT support for 2016. After review, on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by Commissioner Vania, all voting “Aye”, the Joint Powers Agreement was approved. Manager Benson provided the Board with meeting dates for 2016. There are as follows: thththst January 14 February 11 March 10 April 21 thththth May 12 June 9 July 14 August 11 thththth September 8 October 13 November 10 December 8 On motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by Commissioner Vania, all voting “Aye”, the dates were approved. Manager Benson will forward a copy to the City of Stillwater Clerk Diane Ward for publication in the Stillwater Gazette. Manager Benson provided the Board with a list of depositories for 2016. They are as follows: Central Bank US Bank First State Bank & Trust Bayport Eagle Valley Bank Lake Elmo Bank After discussion, on motion of Commissioner Vania, duly seconded by Commissioner Nyberg, all voting “Aye” the depositories were approved. Manager Benson presented the Board with the 2016 Revenue Budget, and after discussion, on motion of Commissioner Vania, duly seconded by Commissioner Nyberg, all voting “Aye”, the Revenue Budget was approved. Manager Benson presented the Board with the 2016 Expenditure Budget, and after review, on motion of Commissioner Vania, duly seconded by Commissioner Nyberg, all voting “Aye, the 2016 Expenditure Budget was approved Manager Benson also presented the Board with the 2016 Capital Outlay Budget and, after discussion, on motion of Commissioner Vania, duly seconded by Commissioner Nyberg, all voting “Aye”, the 2016 Capital Outlay Budget was approved. Manager Benson provided the Board with a variance request from the Minnesota Department of Health to lower the fluoride concentration in the drinking water. The request reads as follows: “I am requesting a discretionary variance to Minnesota Rule 4720.0030 on behalf of the Board of Water Commissioners. We intend to maintain an average fluoride concentration of 0.7mg/L, between 0.5 and 0.9 mg/L, levels supported by current US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommendations. The requested variance is consistent with updated public health risk information. The requested variance will not prejudice the substantial legal or economic rights of any person or entity.” After discussion, on motion of Commissioner Vania, duly seconded by Commissioner Nyberg, all voting “Aye”, Manager Benson was instructed to complete the request form and submit it to the Minnesota Department of Health. The following items were discussed, with no action taken: 1. Accounts receivable balance as of November 30, 2015 was $202,838.37 with the actual amount being $268,907.54; this is $20,000.00 higher than last years. 2. Manager Benson updated the Board on the GIS work being completed by Bolton and Menk. 3. Manager Benson updated the Board on the Pollinator Friendly Stillwater Demonstration Yard at the Laurel Street Pumphouse. 4. Manager Benson informed the Board that 91 Delinquent Notices were mailed out for a total of $14,165.00. There being no further business, on motion of Commissioner Vania, duly seconded by Commissioner Nyberg, all voting “Aye”, the meeting was adjourned. Attest: Secretary