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MINUTES
WATER BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
May 22, 2000
7:00 PM
1. The meeting was called to order by Chair Shirley.
Members Present: Krueger, Wier
Also Present: City Engineer Mann, City Administrator Erar
2. Agenda was approved as presented.
3. A motion was made by Krueger to approve the minutes of the March and April minutes. Motion carried.
4. Continued discussion items:
a) Well #5 is now on line. It is currently the lead well and is pumping 1200 to 1400 gallons per minute. No
difficulties encountered to date. This well will be operated for a time to see if any problems come up. The
SCADA will be operational in June.
b ) Well #3 is now being test pumped. Regular pump for well is to be installed soon. Due to sand in water and
other problems the cost over run for Well #3 repairs is anticipated to be about $10,000 or more over the
quoted amount.
c) The contract for Project 2000 (BRA file # 141-99-117) is to be awarded to the low bidder Heselton
Construction Co., LLC in the amount of $783,785.75. Motion to approve by Shirley, second by Krueger.
Motion carried.
5. New discussion items:
a) City Administrator Erar presented a proposal to the Water Board concerning the proposed Central
Maintenance Facility. He indicated that it is proposed to make assessment to; the sewer fund, the solid waste
fund, the water fund and the storm water fund. The City will levy funds for 100% of the Law Enforcement
Center. It is proposed that varying amounts be assessed to each fund depending upon presumed benefits to
each. The Water Board would be assessed $70,569.33 each year. This amounts to 15% of the Central
Maintenance Facility allocation. The Board is asked to review this and consider approving this amount.
Further consideration and action needed.
6. A motion was made by Krueger, seconded by Wier to approve current bills in the amount of $23,346.1 O.
Motion carried.
7. The financial report was received and reviewed.
8. Open Forum -
a) A number of ideas were presented for future consideration by the Water Board. These were related to future
items which will be needed as population of the City increases.
9. Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:45 PM. Next meeting to be held June 26.
Submitted by
Marvin J. Wier, Secretary