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MINUTES
WATER BOARD
REGULAR
FEBRUARY 28, 1994
1. The meeting was called to order by Chair Shirley.
Members Present: Shirley, Chell, Wier.
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: Public Works Director Kaldunski, Utility Foreman Bauer.
2. The agenda was approved as presented.
3. MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier to approve the minutes of
January 31, 1994 with the correction of adding the amount paid
for bills in January. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. An update on water meters, including installation and inspection,
was presented by Director Kaldunski. He was instructed to send
a second letter to persons owning buildings with no meter installed
or not inspected. No action was taken.
5. A discussion concerning inspection by City personnel of
well houses on weekends and holidays was held. It was decided
that little savings would come about from discontinuing this
practice. The item was dropped from further consideration.
6. Extensive discussion was held regarding the 195th Street
Improvement project. There was concern about the amount of
oversizing being requested, but this did not seem to be an important
factor in the project. Rust in the lines was a consideration.
No action was taken.
7. The Pine Knoll project was discussed.
Board costs for the project were given.
Reasons for Water
No action was taken.
8. The Water Emergency and Conservation Plan was discussed.
Along with the plan, a request for schooling to learn more of
what may be needed for this was considered. Further discussion
was tabled. A request for school attendance was considered.
MOTION by Chell, second by Shirley to authorize Public Works
Director Kaldunski and Gary Hilsgen to attend the school at
a cost of $300.00. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
9. The request from Evergreen Investments was reconsidered.
No action was taken by the Board. Mr. Kaldunski was asked to
keep the Water Board advised.
10. After much discussion at this and previous meetings, MOTION by
Wier, second by Chell to discontinue use of City water hydrants
by anyone other than City personnel and firefighters. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
II. Discussion of a policy to deal with frozen water services
was discussed. MOTION by Wier, second by Chell to adopt the
policy as presented, including options 5,6 and 7. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED. There was also discussion concerning sharing of costs
between residents and the City.
12. A list of businesses having sprinkler systems was presented
to the Water Board by Mr. Kaldunski. No action was taken.
13. A report by Mr. Kaldunski concerning bacteriological testing
of water at a residence. The results were given. No action was
needed. Mr. Kaldunski was praised for quick and decisive action
on this matter.
14. Concerning billing for water usage,
Shirley stating the following:
a. The $29.00 amount collected when not
Board for the 1st quarter of 1994 is
manner:
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MOTION by Wier, second by
authorized by the "Water
to be used in the following
pay first quarter connection charge of $10.50;
pay for water usage for first quarter using the two
months of actual usage and prorating the amount used
during January based upon this amount of usage;
balance, if any, is to be applied to second quarter
billing.
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b. In the case of homes without meters, the $29.00 is to be paid
in the same manner toward the $10.50 connection fee and the $25.00
per month water usage fee for these homes. The balance of the
$25.00 per month charge is to be billed with the April, 1994
billing.
c. Those homes who have not had meters inspected will be considered
to be without a meter.
Voting on this motion was deferred until a special meeting to be
held on March 7, 1994 at 6:00 P.M.. Further clarification about
billing will also be discussed at the special meeting.
15. MOTION by Wier, second by Shirley to pay bills in the amount
of $3,994.33. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
16. The meeting was adjourned with the intent to also choose the
Treasurer at the special meeting.
Submitted by,
Marvin Wier
Secretary
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