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MINUTES
WATER BOARD
REGULAR
June 22, 1998
1) The meeting was called to order by Chair Shirley.
Members Present: Wier, Krueger
Also present: Engineer Lee Mann, City Administrator John Erar, Finance Director Robin
Roland, Bill Weierke
2) The agenda was approved as presented.
3) Motion by Krueger, second by Shirley to approve the minutes for May 26, 1998.
4) Received and acknowledged resignation of Meter Reader. Mr. Erar was present to suggest that present
meters be replaced with automated reading procedures. Estimated costs were given. A motion was
made by Krueger, second by Shirley to see what costs would be to acquire automated reading meters
and associated costs. Motion carried. Engineer Mann is to see about procedures.
5) A discussion of costs which might be associated with securing a generator to provide power in case of
a general power failure in the area. Also, it was suggested that either a diesel or gas powered well
pump be looked at and costs reviewed.
6) In relation to certification of delinquent accounts to tax rolls, the City Council should be notified so
their opinion can be gotten on this. Further, the question of legality of penalties for repeat offenders
can be levied.
7) Continued discussion items:
a) Water reservoir work is on schedule.
b) On the rate study there is need to add costs for depreciation reserve to help pay costs of
replacement of mains, pumps and other equipment.
c) The policy manual was reviewed. Also, Mr. Shirley presented a statement of the legality of the
Water Board as it now exists, written by Attorney John McBrien, the City Attorney at the time. It
refers to operation and procedures that are in effect.
8) Ms. Roland presented the financial report. Some questions concerning certain costs and reserves were
answered at this time.
9) Bills in the amount of $7,477.83 were approved. These are operating costs. Motion by Shirley, second
by Wier. Motion carried.
10) It was suggested that a letter of thanks be sent to Mr. Nordling, the retiring Meter Reader.
11) Meeting adjourned.
Submitted by
Marvin J. Wier, Secretary