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MINUTES
WATER BOARD
REGULAR.
JANUARY 25, 1993
1. The meeting was called to order by Chair Shirley.
Members Present: Sauber, Shirley, Wier.
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: City Engineer Kaldunski, Finance Director Henneke, Gerry Drewry.
2. MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier to approve the minutes of December 28, 1992
with the correction to Paragraph 7 deleting the sentence "Inspections will be
done by employees of the City with scheduled appointments." APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
3. Water meters were discussed. Policies were addressed with the hardship policy
being changed as follows:
a. Drop item 6 relating to a financial statement. The intent is to interview
applicants to determine needs.
b. Change Paragraph 2 to read: "The maximum hardship assistance is $500 unless
the Board approves a higher limit on an individual basis."
c. In Paragraph 3, change the word "assistance" to "loan".
d. In Paragraph 3, change the first sentence to read "The Water Board will provide
a loan in approved hardship cases", dropping the remaining portion of the
sentence.
e. In Paragraph 4, the last sentence shall read "Licensed plumbers are responsible
for all plumbing and plumbing related costs done via this agreement, as required
by State Law."
Other policy amendments have to do with access panels which will be needed to
install and service meters. These panels will be of a size adequate to accommodate
this need. It was also determined that a list of implementation procedures presented
by the Utility Director be adopted as presented. Additional wording should be
added requiring that persons not using a City issued meter horn must pay a fee
for inspection of $21.00. It was also decided to accept the City Administrator's
offered assistance in establishing policy for determining hardship cases. MOTION by
Sauber, second by Shirley to adopt all of the noted changes to the various Water
Meter policies. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. The proposed mailer to all potential water meter customers was reviewed. A
number of changes and additions to the mailer were made. Ms. Gerry Drewry was
directed to prepare the letter for mailing in early February.
5. The annual report on water usage in Farmington was reviewed. No action was
needed. MOTION by Wier, second by Sauber to pay the annual appropriations fee
in the amount of $814.86. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
6. City Engineer Kaldunski presented a proposal for a standard on hydrants following
a fire. MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier to approve the standards as presented.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
7. A request from Whispering River Townhomes concerning several topics was discussed.
The Public Works Director was directed to follow either code or policy (whichever
applies). It was determined that for meter installation purposes, the remote
reader should be installed on the garage side of the buildings.
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8. It was determined by consensus of the members that the portion of Project
No. 92-3 regarding repair of the water main leak north of 180th Street not be
awarded to the contractor for the project (Alternate #1). The Public Works Director
was asked to obtain bids to do this work.
9. The preliminary plat design for the Sienna (East Farmington) project and the
Riverside Plat were reviewed. No action was taken.
10. MOTION by Shirley, second by Sauber to pay bills in the amount of $3,177.23.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
11. The meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by,
Marv Wier
Secretary
Approved