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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary - December 1976 81 1 9 7 6 WATER BOARD Minutes January 19 , 1976 The meeting was called to order by President Shirley at 7 : 30 PM. Present : President Shirley, Members Brinkman and Fellows Secretary Henneberry Absent : None Robert Stegmaier, Jr. was a guest to have the board consider a request for irrigation water. Motion by Shirley, second by Brinkman that Stegmaier be granted a special variance to provide his own irrigation water AIF. Carried. Excessive chlorine in rural area was discussed. Bauer was to be instructed to make tests . Minutes of the last meeting were read. Motion by Shirley, second by Brinkman to approve . Carried. The following financial report was read and approved. Balance Cash, 12/31/75 1005 . 41 CD' s and interest transferred to cash 10 ,645 . 00 January disbursements 68 . 57 Bills not paid 713. 12 Cash 1/19/76 $10 , 868 . 72 Investments $25 ,000 . 00 Motion by Shirley, second by Brinkman to negotiate a loan to the Fire Department for pagers . Loan to not exceed $4500 . 00 , at a legal interest rate or other valuable services . AIF. Carried. Fire protection for Townsedge Shopping Center was discussed. Board recommends that a fire hydrant be installed at a location suitable to the Fire Department . Buying a water main cutter was discussed. Dave Fellows was instructed to discuss the possible purchase with William Hince . Meeting adjourned at 9 : 30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, F. J. Henneberry, Secretary 82 MARCH 11 , 1976 The special meeting was called to order by President Shirley at 7 : 00 P.M. in the Administrators office . Present : President Shirley, Members Brinkman and Fellows Secretary Henneberry, Absent: None The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Varying water pressure during the fire at the Feely building was discussed. The principal problem was the failure of an electrician to complete a wiring job at Well No. 1 , the previous evening without notifying the water department. As soon as the work was completed the worst situation was corrected. The Fire Department will have to make allowances for small mains in the heart of the business district. Hereafter the water department will notify the fire department , when any work on pumps or mains that could effect pressure and volume of water at hydrants is being done. Sending Jim Kasel to water operators school was discussed and approved. The lack of frequent flushing of system was discussed. Shirley vol- unteered to discuss the problem with Ford and Hince to see if a solution could be worked out. Motion by Shirley, second by Brinkman to raise price of new services , in old part of city to $550 . 00 to include increased cost of street breaking permit. AIF, motion carried. Fellows reported that he told Hince to order main cutter tool . Motion by Fellows , second by Brinkman, beginning with second quarter of 1976 , flat rates on unmetered residential and commercial accounts and mimimum on metered accounts shall be raised to $8 . 00 per unit 111 per quarter. AIF, motion carried. In the absence of a complete financial report the secretary made the following report. Balance cash 12/31/75 $ 1005 . 41 Received to date + 21 , 594 . 04 Disbursed to date - 1 ,951 . 81 Balance cash $ 20 ,647 . 64 Investments $ 25 ,000 . 00 It was decided to not make any important financial decisions until the auditors report is received. There being no further business , the meeting adjourned at 9 : 30 P.M. Respectfully submitted F J Henneberry, Secretary II 83 APRIL 20 , 1976 The meeting was called to order by President Shirley in the council chambers at 7 : 35 P.M. Present: President Shirley, Members Brinkman and Fellows Secretary Henneberry Absent: None Motion by Brinkman, second by Fellows to approve minutes of the last meeting as read. AIF, motion carried. The secretary made the following financial report : Balance, cash 3/31/76 $ 16 , 723 . 04 Received thru 4/20/76 724. 20 Collections not deposited yet 4 ,928 . 57 Balance $ 22 ,375 . 81 Investments $ 25 ,000. 00 A brief discussion followed. Since the board could not understand the audit and no bills were paid, it was decided to not reinvest until later. President Shirley reported that the hospital had a serious rust problem. Cement cap and valve at old water tower sight discussed. General services to complete job. Landscaping at new well site was discussed: Identification number, shrubs, stabilizer, crushed rock over plastic close to pump hose etc. were discussed. Mr. Fellows offered to work with Mr. Hince and Bauer when the time to do the job arrived. The meeting adjourned at 9 : 00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, F. J. Henneberry, Secy. MAY 17 , 1976 The meeting was called to order by President Shirley at 7 : 50 P.M. in the Administrators office. Present: President Shirley, Members Brinkman & Fellows , Secy. Henneberry Absent: None The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Security fence on two sides of pump house #4 was discussed. It was decided to table decision until the City decided where the stabilizer, culverts etc. would be placed. Fluctuating water pressure in old part of city discussed, suspect some main valves closed, leaks , air pockets and controls out of adjustment. Secretary to have those items checked and not results . Mr. Shirley offered to discuss audit charge with Mr. Ford. In the absence of a complete financial report, the following summary was read: Balance cash 4/30/76 $ 16, 049. 47 Disbursement thru 5/17/76 - 1 , 110 . 66 Deposits thru 5/17/76 + 8 , 849. 43 Balance $23 ,788 . 24 Investments $25, 000 . 00 Motion by Brinkman, second by Fellows to invest $15 , 000 . 00 in three, 90 day certificates . Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9 : 10 P.M. Respectfully submitted, F.J. Henneberry, Secretary 84 JUNE 17 , 1976 The meeting was called to order at 7 : 45 P.M. in the Administrators Office by President Shirley. Present : President Shirley, Members Brinkman and Fellows Secretary Henneberry Absent : Absent The minutes were read and approved. The security chain at entrance of No. 4 well was discussed. It was agreed to let the present tenant have access to start with and change rule later if necessary. Annual cleaning and maintenance of No. 4 tank was discussed. It was decided that since special equipment might have to be brought in to do the job , it would be better to ask Master Tank Co. of Rosemount for advice. The problems caused by the school irrigation system were discussed. It was decided that unless the problem got worse, to not do anything about it. Hydrant survey by the Fire Department. Fire Chief Jensen said the fireman would make survey and recommend changes desired. Motion by Brinkman, second by Fellows to allow 3/4" copper services in the future instead of 1 inch. AIF, motion carried. The secretary was instructed to ask Mr. Bauer to install a better air filter on north side of No. 4 pump house . The following financial report was made : Balance of cash 6/17/76 $7 , 303. 48 Bills due 7 ,657 . 66 Balance (354 . 18) Investments $40 , 000. 00 The meeting adjourned at 9 : 00 P.M. Respectfully submitted F. J. Henneberry, Secretary ISI 85 JULY 19 , 1976 The meeting was called to order at 7 : 30 P.M. in the Administrators office by President Shirley. Present: President Shirley, Members Brinkman and Fellows Secretary Henneberry Absent : None 111 Also Present: Fire Chief Tom Jensen The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. President Shirley reported that the school agreed to sprinkle on Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the forenoon only. If necessary they may start sprinkling after 7 : 00 P.M. for a short time. They also agreed to place pans at various places to check amount of water applied. Excessive sprinkling in many areas discussed. Since there is no penalty for violating sprink4ixjegulations it seems difficult to enforce. A total sprinkling maybe needed if situation gets worse. Fire Chief Jensen reported on plan for steamer hydrant adapters and intent to complete hydrant survey as soon as forms are available . He suggested that adapters could be carried on the fire trucks . Hydrants in crucial areas like school , hospital etc. should be on hydrant. He agreed to meet with the water department to help order needed parts . A firm price of $550. 00 for 3/4" service in residential area, main to property line was confirmed. Mr. Ford asked for a firm average price on commercial services from main to property line. The board decided to contact various plumbers to see if firm prices could be obtained. The secretary reported that two $5 ,000 . Certificates of Deposit were due. Motion by Brinkman, second by Fellows to renew one for one year @ 6% and deposit the other in the checking account. Motion carried. The secretary read the following financial report. Balance Cash $ 2 ,770. 48 Receipts + 6 ,917 . 70 Disbursements 3,986 . 99 Balance $ 5 , 701 . 19 Investments $40 , 000. 00 Bills payable to City $ 7 ,651. 32 Mr. Fellows reported that there are several people who may be avail- able as his replacement, when he resigns . The board expressed a sincere regret in losing Mr. Fellows. He is a very pleasant person to work with. His knowledge of utility laws and policy also made him a valuable asset . The meeting adjourned at 9 : 00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, F. J. Henneberry, Secretary 86 AUGUST 16 , 1976 The meeting was called to order by President Shirley at 7 : 30 P.M. in the Administrators office. Present : Shirley, Brinkman and Secretary Henneberry Absent : None Motion by Shirley, second by Brinkman to approve minutes as corrected. Motion carried. The letter of resignation by Dave Fellows was read. Motion by Brinkman, second by Shirley to accept effective August 1 , 1976. Motion Carried. Replacement for Fellows was not appointed as yet. Shirley moved to rescind portion of motion pertaining to pipe size in paragraph four of minutes of September 24 , 1975 . Second by Brinkman, Motion carried. The board will study this item further and make recommendation to City Council for ordinance to comply with State Building Code. The secretary reported that three $5 , 000. 00 Certificates of Deposit would be due August 19 , 1976 . Motion by Brinkman, second by Shirley and carried to renew two for 1 year at 6% and put one in the savings account. Meeting adjourned at 8 : 45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, F. J. Henneberry, Secretary 87 OCTOBER 18, 1976 The meeting was called to order at 7: 30 in the Administrators office by President Shirley. Present: President Shirley, Members Brinkman and fellows Secretary Henneberry Absent : None The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The secretary read the minutes of July 19 , and August 16 , 1976 . Motion by Brinkman, second by Shirley to approve as corrected. Carried. The following financial report was read: Balance cash $ 8 , 172 . 29 Receipts thru + 2 ,362 . 23 Disbursements - 3,829 . 44 Balance $ 6, 705 . 18 Investments $30 ,000 . 00 Savings account • 5 , 000 . 00 Total $41 , 705 . 18 The problems caused by increased pressure were discussed at length. It was decided that the flushing program be continued. The secretary reported that he had been contacted by Century Controls pertaining to aquadene treatment . He was instructed to get more information and report at the November meeting. Vandalism at no. 4 water tank was discussed. Shirley offered to investigate ladder schute gards . Meeting adjourned at 9 : 00 P.M. Respectfully submitted F . J . Henneberry Secretary 88 NOVEMBER 15 , 1976 The meeting was called to order by President Shirley at 7 : 30 P.M. in the Administration office. Present : Shirley, Brinkman and Secretary Henneberry. Absent Mohlis The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Mrs . Dick Yde and Quint Boccki, factory representatives of Century Controls Inc. visited the board to present the benefits of Aguadene treatment of our water. They left literature and described the treatment . They also agreed to mail a written proposition for further consideration. The following financial report was read. Balance of cash 10/31/76 $10 ,651 . 63 Received + 6 ,909 . 02 Disbursed - 2 ,365 .93 Balance of cash 11/15/76 15,194 . 72 Certificates of deposit 30 ,000 . 00 Savings account 5 ,000 . 00 Balance investments 35 ,000 . 00 Motion by Brinkman, second by Shirley to buy two-$5 ,000 . 00 C .D. s for one year at 6% . Carried. The secretary was instructed to ask Gerald Bauer to collect irrigation valves . The meeting was adjourned at 9 : 00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, F . J. Henneberry Secretary 89 DECEMBER 20, 1976 The meeting was called to order by President Shirley .at 7 : 30 P.M. in the Administration office . Present : President Shirley, Mohlis , Brinkman and Secretary Henneberry. Absent : None Two gentlemen from the Aquadene Co. were present and presented their proposition to install treatment equipment on a trial basis . Considerable discussion followed but no decision was made. The secretary presented the following financial report . Balance of cash 11/30/76 $15,194 . 72 Checks received -10 ,817 . 24 Deposits + 1 ,939 . 00 Bills payable - 2 , 177 . 60 Cash balance 4 , 138 . 88 Investments (C .D. 's) 30,000. 00 Savings account 5 , 000. 00 Motion by Mohlis , and second by Brinkman to rescind the motion from 11/15/76 meeting to purchase two-$5, 000 ,00 C.D. "s for one year. ALF. Carried. Service to old hospital site, with two houses was discussed. The owner had applied for a variance so the property could be devided. Mr. Shirley agreed to meet with Mr. Ford to see if some satisfactory plan could be arrived at. Meeting adjourned at 9 : 00 P.M. Respectfully submitted J. F. Henneberry Secretary