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MINUTES
WATER BOARD
REGULAR.
SEPTEMBER 27, 1993
1. The meeting was called to order by Chair Shirley.
Members Present: Shirley, Sauber, Wier.
Also Present: Mayor Kuchera, Councilmembers Ristow, Rotty, Galler, City Engineer
Kaldunski, Finance Director Henneke.
2. MOTION by Wier, second by Shirley to approve the minutes of August 24, 1993
as presented. APIF ,MOTION CARRIED.
3. The agenda was approved as presented.
4. In a joint meeting with.the City Council, items of joint concern were discussed.
Item #1 was the rates adopted by the Water Board when metering goes into effect.
Rates as previously adopted were not changed. Items concerning capital improvements
were discussed. The Water Board had previously looked at building and development
plans presented by the Public Works Director and determined, unofficially, that
sometime within the life of the building of proposed developments, a new well
will be needed. The Water Board's sinking fund can be used to help pay for this.
5. There was also discussion on a reservoir which will be needed in the near
future. There is future need to study where this can be located and what type
of storage is needed. No action was taken at this time. The idea of a water
treatment plant was also mentioned. At this time no plans are being considered
for this type of plant.
6. A report was presented concerning the status of water meter distribution.
installation and inspection. As of the meeting date, 1,902 meters have been dis-
tributed and 164 meters have not yet been picked up. It was noted that as of
October 1, 1993, all meters must be paid for when picked up.
7. The Public Works Director noted that all costs incurred by the City for dis-
tribution of the water meters should be assumed by the Water Board. MOTION by
Shirley, second by Sauber to authorize payment for a half time position for 160
days in the amount of $9,785.60. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Wier, second
by Shirley to hire Marc Williams to work until December 14,1 993 and that he also
be hired to read meters on a pilot program to attempt to follow water usage by
residents. The salary for reading meters for the pilot program is to be set later
by current City pay scale. APIF, MOTION CARRIED~
8. MOTION by Wier, second by Shirley to hire a half time person to distribute
meters and schedule inspections of the meters. This is a temporary position.
The authorized amount for this position is $3,433.12, to be expended between
September 15th and November 15th. 1993. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
9. MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier to authorize hiring a second meter inspector,
if needed. The salary would be the same as paid to Marc Williams for this purpose.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
10. MOTION by Wier, second by Shirley to waive the reading of all meters for
the 4th quarter of 1993. This will take into account the fact that necessary
programs for billing have not yet been installed. The billing for the 4th quarter
will be the same as the third quarter of 1993. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
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11. Due to certain problems encountered by homeowners and some businesses, an
extension of requirements for meter installation will be waived for a period of
6 months, ending April 1, 1994. MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier to grant this
extension. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
12. MOTION by Sauber, second by Shirley to approve seven listed hardship cases
previously granted by the Public Works Director. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
13. Authorization was requested to purchase necessary materials and equipment
to complete water meter implementation. These had been previously authorized.
The displeasure of certain Water Board members was expressed that this was not
done prior the scheduled date to start reading meters since it had been previously
approved.
14. The report by Finance Director Henneke concerning completion dates for variou
computer situations and arrangements to do meter reading by January 1,1994 was
received and approved by consensus of the Water Board.
15. MOTION by Sauber, second by Wier to authorize the insulation of the water
line at 816 8th Street to help avoid freezing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
16. Possible code changes regarding meter installation were presented by
Mr. Kaldunski. This should be further discussed at the next meeting.
17. MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier to amend the job description for the water
meter reader in the following manner:
Relationships: The reader will be supervised by the Public Works Director.
Minimum Qualifications: Items 4 and 5 be deleted.
Further, it was directed that the Public Works Director advertise this position.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
18. MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier to cancel the water study to have been
prepared by Bonestroo and Associates since the study was not completed in time.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
19. The financial report was reviewed. MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier to
approve bills in the amount of $24,271.75. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
20. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by,
Marvin Wier
Secretary
Approved