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MINUTES
WATER BOARD
REGULAR
July 27, 1998
1) The meeting was called to order by Chair Shirley.
Members Present: Wier, Krueger
Also present: Engineer Lee Mann, Finance Director Robin Roland
2) The agenda was approved with item 9 added.
3) The minutes for June 22, 1998 were approved with amendment to item #9. Item number 9 should have
the following added - "Bills for Well #4 in the amount of $9,529.68 are to be paid." Motion by
Krueger, second by Shirley. Motion carried.
4) Engineer MaIUl presented plans and specifications for Well #5 to the Board. A motion to approve the
plans and specifications and advertise bids for the well was made by Shirley and seconded by
Krueger. Motion carried.
5) Continued discussion items:
a) The color chosen by the Board for the water tower is Harbor Mist. Painting is planned to start next
week. Motion by Krueger, second by Shirley. Motion carried.
b) The Board discussed plans for a standby generator for well operations. A motion was made by
Wier to direct staff to prepare plans, specifications concerning wiring and generator. Seconded by
Shirley. Motion carried.
c) It was decided to discuss with the City Council tentative thought concerning direct payment for
water mains in reconstruction projects rather than follow present assessment practices.
d) City Council approved plans to discontinue shut off on delinquent accounts. A motion was made
by Wier, seconded by Krueger to discontinue shut off policy and certify delinquent accounts to be
paid through taxes on August 1 of each year. Motion carried.
e) A report concerning meter reading technologies was received. Further information may be
requested later.
6) The financial report was received from Finance Director Roland. Report was accepted.
7) Bills in the amount of $12,420.17 were presented for payment. Moved by Krueger to pay, second by
Shirley. Motion carried.
8) No open forum discussion.
9) The property designated by the Board in Genstar's development was discussed. The Board directed
Engineer Mann to check on possible site on Donnelly property before a decision is made.
10) Meeting adjourned.
Submitted by
. Marvin J. Wier, Secretary