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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:
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January 14 February 11 March 10 April 21
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May 12 June 9 July 14 August 11
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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