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MINUTES
WATER BOARD
REGULAR
MAY 23, 1995
1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Shirley.
Members Present: Chell, Wier, Shirley.
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: Public Works Director Kaldunski.
2. MOTION by Shirley, second by Chell to approve the agenda as
presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
3. MOTION by Shirley, second by Chell to approve the minutes of the
April 26, 1995 meeting with the following change: To item 11, add
the following sentence liThe policy regarding late payment is to be
followed on all rate collections." APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. The request from the Developer of Nelsen Hills Farm concerning
Well House #4 was discussed. It was the feeling of the members that
nothing should be done with the property at this time. No action
was taken.
5. The Capital Outlay Request for a chemical feed pump at Well #4
was considered. MOTION by Wier, second by Chell to replace the
chemical pump by purchasing a new one from Lasco, Inc., at a cost of
$585.75. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
6. Water rates were discussed at a previous meeting, therefore, no
action was taken.
7. Arrangements to place a manhole and water main to the manhole on
the City line between Farmington apd Lakeville along Pilot Knob Road
(CSAH 31) were discussed. A joi~powers agreement was presented
for the Board's approval. The Board felt that the wording of the con-
tract should include payment terms. MOTION by Chell, second by
Shirley to approve the joint powers agreement with the suggested
change including payment terms. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. The actions on roads and streets of the City by the County were
discussed along with the possible impact on water projects. This
item was presented for information only and required no action.
9. Alternate means of thawing frozen pipes was discussed. No action
was taken.
10. The Board reviewed action by the Public Works Director concerning
Jumar International Model T-100 brass ball valves. The 3/4 inch
valve was approved since it met specifications. The 1 inch valve
was not approved because it did not meet specifications. The Public
Works Director was following policy.
II. The Board, accompanied by the Public Works Director, reviewed a
number of potential water storage facility sites. The Director was
instructed to study several sites in further detail and contact the
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property owners. MOTION by Shirley, second by Chell to direct the
Public Works Director to carry out the aforementioned directives.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
12. The use of tandem water meter setters to show whether or not
the existing water meter in a home was working properly was
discussed. No action was needed.
13. The financial report was received from the Finance Director.
It showed satisfactory progress in revenue and expenditure as
planned for the year. No action was needed.
14. MOTION by Wier', second by Shirley to approve bills in the
amount of $1,279.14. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
15. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by,
Marvin Wier
Secretary