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MINUTES
WATER BOARD
REGULAR
MAY 26, 1992
1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Shirley.
Members Present: Shirley, Sauber, Wier.
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: Engineer Kaldunski.
2. The agenda was approved.
3. Reading of the March 23, 1992 minutes was deferred until the June meeting.
MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier to approve the minutes of April 24, 1992. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
4. It was reported that legislation requiring meters in the metro area did not pass
the legislature. Also, it was decided that meter bids will be reviewed at the regular
June, 1992, meeting. Approved by consensus.
5. Concerning the Independent School District 192 permit application, application
was reviewed. It was not determined how one meter can record all irrigation done
by the School since more than one hydrant has been used for irrigation. Applications
were noted, no action was taken.
6. The inspection and cleaning of the existing reservoir was discussed. Because
of the need to drain the reservoir, MOTION by Sauber, second by Shirley to dealy this
project until Fall. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Also, concerning the reservoir comprehensive
plan, the Engineer was directed to update the plan by the regular February, 1993 Water
Board meeting. The plan is to include currently known new development.
7. The current water ordinance with suggested changes was reviewed by the Water Board.
A number of changes in wording were directed so that the wording better agreed with
Board thinking. MOTION by Shirley, second by Sauber to amend Section 8-3-6 so that
all water connections must be metered. Old connections must be metered and all connec-
tions completed within one year of adoption of the ordinance by the Farmington City
Council. Also, all new connections to the Farmington water system will be metered
upon adoption of the ordinance. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Kaldunski was directed
to retype the proposed ordinance for presentation to the Water Board at the June meeting
so that it may be presented to the City Council at its July meeting.
8. The meter for Well No. 3 is to be installed by Lloyd Peterson.
9. MOTION by Wier, second by Shirley to raise water rates in the amount of $2.00
per quarter to cover the cost of State mandated law (Chapter 513, Article 6, H.F.
2694) to be effective with the next billing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
10. Regarding bidders for meters, no seller performance bond is to be required.
11. Bills were reviewed. MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier to correct the amount
due to Richmar Construction to $3,785.00. Bills were otherwise approved as presented
for a total of $16,819.04. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
12. The meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by,
Marvin Wier
Secretary Approved
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