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Stillwater, Minnesota February 11, 2016
Regular Meeting:
The regular meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners was held on Thursday
February 11, 2016 at 8:30 A.M.
All Commissioners were present, with President Speedling presiding. Also present was
Tom Corman, Council Member Menikheim and Karen Jensen
On motion of President Speedling, 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 January 14, 2016 regular meeting were read and approved as
written.
On motion of President Speedling, duly seconded by Commissioner Vania, all voting
“Aye”, Resolution No. 1485 was approved for payment.
Tom Corman reported that they just finished repairing some irrigation meters that were
damaged over the summer, water was turned on to the new Armory, service leaks were
repaired; also there were a number of service calls during the stretch of cold weather and
one watermain break, and they continue with pumphouse maintenance.
Manager Benson asked for Board approval to have the Anti-Cavitation Kit installed at
the Hazel Street Pressure Reducing Valve. After discussion, on motion of Commissioner
Vania, duly seconded by President Speedling, all voting “Aye, the Anti-Cavitation Kit
may be installed, not to exceed a cost of $1,000.00.
Manager Benson informed the Board that since the Water Meter Replacement Project
was completed, Neptune has come out with a new style register and it will require a new
style handheld to be able to Data Log these new meters and the existing handhelds will be
discontinued. After discussion, on motion of Commissioner Vania, duly seconded by
President Speedling all voting “Aye, the new handheld meter reading equipment may be
purchased, not to exceed a cost of $5,500.00
Manager Benson informed the Board that there is $6,000.00 in the Capital Outlay
Budget for well meter testing and asked for Board approval to move forward.
After much discussion, on motion of Commissioner Vania, duly seconded by President,
all voting “Aye, the well meter testing was approved, not to exceed a cost of $6,000.00.
Manager Benson explained to the Board that the IT support contract with the City of
Stillwater that was approved at the January meeting did not include the fiber option; this
is in the 2016 Capital Outlay Budget, therefore on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly
seconded by President Speedling, all voting “Aye, the fiber option was approved, not to
exceed a total cost of $27,188.00.
The following items were discussed, with no action taken:
1. Accounts receivable balance as of January 31, 2016 was $172,909.25with the
actual amount being $238,042.31; this is $16,000.00 higher than last years.
2. Karen Jensen a resident of Stillwater attended the meeting. Karen currently is
working for the Metropolitan Council in the Environmental Service Department
and she is looking to give back to the community, and after looking at the
different committees, she feels that the Water Board is where her skills and
background would be most useful.
3. Manager Benson updated the Board on the GIS progress with Bolton & Menk and
informed them there will be a meeting on Thursday February 25, 2016.
4. Manager Benson provided the Board with a letter from Verne Jacobson with
TKDA in regards to the 2016 Local Water Supply Plan and after review he
estimated the cost to be $12,000.00 for the engineering portion of the plan.
There being no further business, on motion of President Speedling, duly seconded by
Commissioner Vania, all voting “Aye”, the meeting was adjourned.
Attest: Secretary