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MINUTES
WATER BOARD
REGULAR
FEBRUARY 26, 1991
1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Shirley at 7:00 P.M.
Members Present: Shirley, Sauber, Wier.
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: Finance Director Henneke, Public Works Director Kaldunski.
2. The fee for water usage for Lawrence Weierke, 116 Oak Street, was discussed.
MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier to accept payment of $850.00 for connection
since this was done during 1990 and that was the fee at that time. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
3. The budget was presented by Finance Director Henneke. MOTION by Shirley, second
by Wier to amend the 1991 Budget by adding $80,000 to capital improvements and to
adopt the budget as amended. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. The Rest Well Motel's water bill was discussed. Payment on the utility bill is
in arrears and the owner has requested that the amount due be assessed to the property
taxes as has been done in previous years. It was the consensus that this action would
not follow Board policy and other actions taken by the Board. The average water usage
for the Rest Well Motel is 70,000 gallons per month. It was felt that there may be a
leak in the motel's water system, but that was the owner's concern. MOTION by Wier,
second by Sauber to inform the owner that the past due payment would be deferred for
a time, but that all current charges must be paid. Current charges may be accepted by
the Finance Department on a monthly basis, but all present and past due charges must
be paid before = - _ • - •• - _ . APIF, MOTION
CARRIED. U. V \ \°\\\ --
5. The following action was taken regarding 1991 water fees as proposed by the City
Council. The benefit charge of $1,000 each, connection fee of $40, reserve capacity
connections as follows: 3/4 - 1" = $481; 1i" = $752; 1i" = 1083; 2" = $1925; 4"= $7701;
6"= $17,326; and 8" = $30,804, no connection fee for fire sprinkler lines, lateral
equivalency charges set according to assessment rolls, stub out charge = $1000,
metered rates will be separated from regular user rates and be set a basic fee of
$4.50 plus $.65/1000 gallons with no other minimum charge, the Fair Board will be
charged at the metered rates, user rates with no meter readings will be $22.00 per
unit per quarter, hydrant usage will be $1/1000 gallons with a $22.00 minimum charge,
meters will be at cost plus 10% - the 10% not to exceed $25.00. MOTION by Shirley,
second by Wier to adopt the above fees and charges for 1991. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
6. MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier to approve final payment to Traut Wells in the
amount of $4,123.74. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
7. A discussion of the existing main from Well No. 1 to the City distribution lines
was held. It was recommended by Mr. Kaldunski that the current line be replaced with
a 10" line to reduce pressure in the line and let the chlorinator operate as it should.
Mr. Kaldunski was directed to advertise for bids on the replacement of the line with
10" main, install three position switch on chlorine pump; install timer switch with
3 minute delay to Well No. 1 pump; install pressure relief valve to Wells 1, 3 adn 4
to absorb water hammers in line; and install and upgrade the alarm system as recommended
by the City Engineer. MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier to advertise for bids on the
above referenced project. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier to pay the current bills in the amount of
$4,669.68. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
9. A discussion of the following topics was held with no action taken:
a. Annual review of City water system.
b. Upcoming fire rating.
c. Municipal water survey.
d. Discussion of water meters and reservoir.
e. Meeting attendance and meeting minutes.
10. The Board adjourned.
Submitted by, �h n `� 6114 Ivy
Marvin Wier
Acting Secretary