HomeMy WebLinkAboutUtilMinutes_2015_07_13Municipal Utilities Board July 13, 2015
City of Brookings
The regular meeting of the Municipal Utilities Board was held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday,
July 13, 2015, at the Utility Building with the following members present: Hansen, Harvey, Pitts
and President Peterson. Absent: Carruthers.
MINUTES
Minutes of the regular meeting held June 8, 2015 and the special meeting held June 22,
2015 were read and approved.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
The agenda was adopted.
APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS
Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Hansen that the following bills and claims be
approved. All members present voted in favor of the motion.
4Nu-Praxair Dist, Supplies, $11.16; A & B Business Equipment, Bill Printer Maint, $1,264.44;
A T & T, Settlement, $1,090.92; A T & T, Cust. Toll Free Number, $53.00; A1 Cleaning &
Restoration, Janitorial Service, $720.00; Abbott, Samantha, Travel, $194.93; Accela Inc,
Software Support, $28.00; Advanced Media Tech, Unreg Inventory, $1,136.80; Advanced Media
Tech, Video Inv, $12,289.10; A-I Computers Solutions-Bkgs, Supp, $89.96; AICPA Dues
Processing, Membership Dues, $490.00; Allegra, Printing Supp, $1,746.74; AMP Electric,
Labor/Supp, $180.34; Anixter, Supp, $5,752.75; Aramark Uniform Services, Supp, $488.64;
Architectural Roofing & Sheetmetal, Materials/Repairs, $480.00; Atlas Copco, Supp, $851.27;
Authorize.Net, Credit Card Processing, $109.60; Avera Medical Clinic, Conserve/Demand
Incentive, $36.00; Awareness Tech, Software, $145.00; B & L Utility, Labor/Supp, $14,342.00;
Ball, Michelle, Janitorial Service, $200.00; Barhite, Brooke, Travel, $40.83; Bendix, Copier
Maint, $519.92; Beresford Mun Tele, PCS Access, $29.07; Blair, Chad, PCS Refund, $238.50;
Blooston & Mordkofsky, Legal Service, $6,491.25; Bluefin Payment Systems, Credit Card
Processing, $4,507.25; Bobcat of Bkgs, Supp, $10.81; Border States Elec, Supp, $10,204.58;
Border States Elec, Tech Support, $3,181.00; Bortnem's Vinyl-Pro, Repairs, $60.00; Bowes
Construction, Gravel, $354.51; BP, Gas, $81.80; Bridle Estates, Sewer Charge Reim, $1,680.00;
Bkgs Auto Mall, Vehicle Maint, $677.43; Bkgs Credit Bureau, Delinq. Acct Collection, $359.13;
Bkgs Engraving, Signs/Engraving, $409.50; Bkgs Utilities, Office Utility Bill, $45,066.95; Bkgs
Radio, Advertising, $1,980.00; Bkgs School District, Conserve/Demand Incentive, $564.00;
Bruns, Brooke, Travel, $5.18; BSG Clearing Solutions, Settlement, $188.03; Buchloh, Norvo,
Consulting Service, $2,969.30; Bullington, Mark, Travel, $124.20; Calix, FTTH Inventory,
$36,025.00; Calix, Supp, $2,122.90; Carquest Auto, Equip Maint, $160.42; CDW Government,
Supp, $115.04; Cellebrite USA, Supp, $1,495.00; Central Business, Supp, $1,577.95; Century
Business Products, Copier Maint, $95.96; Century Link, Tele Exp, $407.81; Century Link,
Interconnections, $13,225.16; Century Link, Settlement, $272.31; CHR Solutions, Migration
Services, $22,187.00; City of Bkgs, Contract Fee, $5,576.55; City of Beresford, Utility Bill,
$167.34; City of Bkgs, Landfill Fee, $47.00; City of Sgt Bluff, Utility Bill, $199.82; City of
Vermillion, Utility Bill, $315.00; City of Volga, Fire Hydrant, $200.00; Clay Union Electric,
Utility Bill, $210.83; Climate Systems, Cooling/Softener System, $55,199.55; Climate Systems,
Heat/Cooling Maint, $691.83; Codington Clark Elec, Utility Bill, $59.74; Collins, Kevin, Travel,
$970.60; Courtesy Plbg & Htg, Repair/Supp, $119.00; CSSA, Supp, $14.76; CSSA, Unreg Inv,
$1,501.25; Culligan-Bkgs, Bottled Water, $148.00; Culligan-Watertown, Bottled Water, $25.50;
Dakota Fence, Supp, $2,410.00; Dakota Security, Equip/Repair, $115.00; Dakota Service, Supp,
$47.22; Dakota Supply Group, Fire Hydrants, $8,043.52; Dakota Supply Group, Supp,
$2,301.50; Dale's Alignment, Vehicle Maint, $818.64; Dave's Window Cleaning, Window
Service, $108.00; Days Inn, Lodging, $68.99; DePauw, Sean, Travel, $204.13; Dept of the
Treasury, Fed Tax, $5,655.14; Detection Instruments, Supp, $3,401.01; Dex Media East,
Advertising, $65.00; DHE, LLC, Maint Fee, $2,200.00; Directory Resources, Software Maint,
$1,250.00; Ditch Witch of SD, Maint/Supp, $93.62; Dueco, Bucket Truck Chassis, $74,573.00;
DVL Fire & Safety, Annual Fire Ext. Inspection, $1,048.50; Dykhouse Painting, Labor/Material,
$1,755.42; Earl May Seed & Nursery, Supp, $39.98; Ekern, Jeff, Travel, $13.80; Empire
Business Systems, Supp, $3,325.39; Entone, Repairs/Supp, $250.00; Express Comm, Settlement,
$8,949.61; Farmers Coop, Supp, $649.52; Fastenal, Supp, $375.99; Fed Ex, Freight, $25.53;
Fibercomm, Broadband Service, $6,310.71; First Bank & Trust, Bond Pymt Series 2011,
$36,478.75; First Bank & Trust Visa, Lodging/Car Rental, $8,094.42; First National Trust
Services, 2012 SRF Loan Pymt, $269,938.56; Fjeldos, Larry, Conserve/Demand Incentive,
$10.00; Foerster Supply, Supp, $800.55; Foerster Testing Limited, Concrete Testing, $280.00;
Fox Sports Net North, Contract Fee, $5,574.85; Freeman, Harvey, Travel, $55.20; FRRPA,
FRRPA Lease, $12,957.00; G & D Viking Glass, Repairs, $88.42; GCC Consolidated Ready
Mix, Concrete/Supp, $148.75; Gehrke, Henry, Conserve/Demand Incentive, $50.00; Golden
West Tech, Tech Support, $5,985.31; Golden West Telecom, Tele Exp, $40.80; Goldfield
Telecom, Supp, $2,238.22; Goodfellow, Barb, Travel, $8.63; GP Auto, Repairs, $92.95;
Grainger, Supp, $144.41; Graybar Electric, Supp, $891.28; Graybar Electric, Unreg Inv,
$484.59; Gridor Const, WWTP Upgrade, $310,715.42; Hach Chemical, Supp, $329.21; Hansen,
Tyler, Travel, $488.75; Harms Oil, Conserve/Demand Incentive, $1,170.00; Hawkins Inc,
Chemicals, $4,860.43; H-D Electric, Utility Bill, $247.88; HD Supply Waterworks, Supp,
$927.88; HDR Engineering, Engineering Service, $44,205.32; Helsper & Mahlke, PC, Legal
Service, $480.00; Hendricks, Bernard, Conserve/Demand Incentive, $425.00; Henkin Schultz
Comm Arts, Advertising, $1,843.00; Henkin Schultz Comm Arts, Postage, $7,886.02; Hibu-
West, Advertising, $386.00; Hillyard/Sx Falls, Repair/Supp, $283.57; Hipotronics, Repairs,
$191.00; Homestead Do It Center, Supp, $391.55; Hometown Service, Repair/Supp, $31.80;
Horst, Jeff, Parking Fee, $46.59; Howey, Rick, Conserve/Demand Incentive, $50.00; I.L.L Inc,
Cam Charges, $747.16; IDD Instore Design Display, Supp, $798.44; Imagination Branding,
Supp, $2,310.54; Independent Communication, Contract Fee, $1,022.25; Institutions Services,
Supp, $194.40; Interstate Telecom, Tele Exp, $1,395.62; Iowa Colocation Center, Utility Bill,
$62.85; Iowa HSEMD, Enhanced 911, $11,270.32; Iowa Network Services, Wireless Transport,
$953.00; JCL Solutions, Supp, $113.03; Jensen, Tyler, Travel, $461.15; Johme, Ashley, Travel,
$126.50; Jones Dr Tasha, Safety Glasses, $971.00; Jones Pest Control, Pest Control, $45.00;
Karl's TV & Appliance, Supp, $574.95; Karpen, Nick, Travel, $177.10; KDLT TV, Contract
Fee, $2,011.88; KELO, Contract Fee, $2,501.25; Knettel, Trever, Travel, $339.25; Krier &
Blain, Maint, $1,140.00; Krogman, Katie, Travel, $13.80; Laake, Aaron, Travel, $128.23;
Larson Manufacturing, Conserve/Demand Incentive, $750.00; Larson, Jack, Travel, $55.20;
Larson, Renee, Travel, $9.20; LECA, Settlement, $4,568.00; Lewis Drug, Supp, $70.45; Local
Search Association, Directory Rates/Data, $110.75; Lowe's, Supp, $1,421.48; M & T Fire &
Safety, Air Tank Maint, $770.00; M & T Fire & Safety, Supp, $122.00; Maher, Andrew,
Conserve/Demand Incentive, $50.00; Martian, Matthew, Travel, $9.20; Martin's Inc, Diesel/Oil,
$1,998.33; Matheson Tri-Gas, Supp, $183.00; Mathison Co, Maint/Supp, $100.30; Mediacom,
Broadband Service, $97.45; Menards-Sx City, Supp, $137.45; Menards-Sx Falls East, Supp,
$31.80; Menards-Sx Falls West, Supp, $148.84; Menards-Watertown, Supp, $17.94; Merchant
Transact, Credit Card Processing Fee, $397.71; Metering & Tech Solutions, Water Meters,
$10,347.33; Meyer, Steve, Travel, $63.25; Midamerican Energy, Utility Bill, $2,032.92;
Midcontinent, Broadband Service, $291.19; Midcontinent, Contract Fee, $222.60; Midwest Pest
Control, Pest Control, $150.00; Millborn Seeds, Grass Seed/Fertilizer, $37.50; Missouri River,
Supplemental Power, $1,363,716.29; Missouri River, WAPA Allocation, $303,137.68; MMUA,
Training, $5,475.00; Modern Enterprise Solutions, Supp, $1,679.25; Moss Adams LLP,
Consulting Service, $6,406.25; Mutchler, Larry, Taxi Fee, $34.00; MVTL Labs, Wastewater
Analysis, $988.00; NANP, NANP Contribution, $797.76; Napa Auto Parts, Supp, $24.19;
National Processing, Credit Card Processing Fee, $5,386.21; NBS Calibrations, Repair/Service,
$279.87; Nielson, Brandi, Travel, $31.05; Niklason Masonary, Concrete/Supp, $3,125.00; North
West Rec, Utility Bill, $41.63; Northwestern Energy, Natural Gas, $54.72; Novak Sanitary
Service, Shredding, $239.84; Nystrom Electric, PCS Tower Work, $542.50; Obeslo, Kayla,
Travel, $23.00; Office Elements, Maint/Supp, $345.38; Olson, Justin, Travel, $259.33; One
Source-Background Check Co, Employee Verification, $220.00; Otter Tail, Utility Bill, $152.63;
Outlaw Graphics, Supp, $183.00; Palmer Promo Products, Supp, $101.70; Palmer, Megan,
Conserve/Demand Incentive, $25.00; Pandora, Advertising, $1,964.70; Patrick, Dan, Travel,
$19.55; Pete Lien & Sons, Chemicals, $10,615.26; Peterson A/C & Heating, Repairs/Supp,
$229.00; Plains Builders Exchange, Membership Dues, $1,238.00; Power & Telephone Supply,
Fiber Distribution Cabinet, $8,181.69; Power & Telephone Supply, Unreg Inv, $341.10; Prairie
Graphics, Supp/Uniforms, $685.50; Prussman Contracting, 3M Substation Work, $1,760.00;
Prussman Contracting, Excavation Work, $1,286.73; Prussman Contracting, Water Line Repair,
$2,353.77; Puregas LLC, Supp, $1,364.11; Regional Help Wanted, Employment Advertising,
$165.00; Resco, Supp, $1,619.90; Resmen, Kaylene, Travel, $27.37; Riter, Rogers, Wattier &
Brown LLP, Legal Service, $783.00; Ron's Auto Repair, Vehicle Maint, $46.35; Runnings,
Supp, $2,036.35; Schoon's Pump N' Pak, Gas, $7,454.60; Schulte, Dan, Travel, $59.23;
Schuneman Equipment, Equip Maint, $4.25; SD Board of Accountancy, CPA Certification,
$100.00; SD CPA Society, Membership Dues, $130.00; SD Dept of Health, Vaccine, $45.00; SD
Dept of Health Lab, Testing W-WW Samples, $367.00; SD Telecom, Assessment, $11,266.78;
SD Treasurer, Sales/Excise Tax, $186,230.28; SD Treasurer C I F, Communication Impaired
Fee, $4,859.00; SDN Communications, Circuit Lease, $326.43; SDN Communications, Work
Stations, $4,877.00; SDSU Bookstore, Supp, $142.00; Servall Towel & Linen, Supp, $252.00;
Service Warehouse, Unreg Inv, $499.00; Servicemaster, Janitorial Service, $260.00; Sherwin-
Williams, Supp, $1,538.04; Sx Falls Tower & Communications, PCS Tower Work, $9,538.00;
Sx Falls Utilities, Utility Bill, $434.34; Sx Valley Energy, Dispatching Service, $660.00; Sx
Valley Energy, Utility Bill, $1,473.93; Skyline Entertainment, Banquet Entertainment,
$1,250.00; Smith Supplies, Supp, $1,085.88; Sonnies Trends & Traditions, Conserve/Demand
Incentive, $426.00; SD Newspaper Assoc., Employment Advertising, $1,217.57; South Sx City,
Utility Bill, $318.30; Southeastern Electric, Utility Bill, $661.36; Spee-Dee Delivery, Freight,
$36.12; Sprint, Tele Exp, $76.79; Sprint, PCS Service Fee, $171,494.43; Sprint, PCS COPP
Handset, $449.97; Sprint, PCS Phone Service, $3,447.30; Sprint, PCS Inv, $106,128.96; Sprint-
Bkgs, PCS Accessories, $85.10; SPX Tranformer Solutions, Supp, $295.42; State of Iowa-
Treasurer, Sales Tax, $4,367.84; Stoltenburg, Audie, Travel, $237.48; Strand, Chad, Travel,
$30.60; Stuart C. Irby, Supp, $790.00; Sturdevant Auto, Supp, $73.84; Subway, Meeting Supp,
$32.25; Swenson, Lance, Travel, $128.80; Swiftel Comm, Office Phone Bill, $91,896.32;
Swoboda, Rick, Travel, $13.80; Syrstad Oil, Vehicle Maint, $43.40; Talley Communications,
Supp, $4,494.07; Telcobuy.Com, Supp, $227,545.82; Tessier's, Repairs, $1,478.22; UPS Store,
Freight, $195.48; Thomas Dean Delk, Tech Support, $180.00; Top Notch Cleaning, Janitorial
Service, $1,845.00; Total Maintenance, Repair/Maint, $400.00; Tott's Conoco, Battery, $129.95;
Tott's Conoco, Gas, $387.20; Tower Distribution, Contract Fee, $274.56; Town & Country
Shopper, Advertising, $565.00; Union County Elec, Utility Bill, $224.20; UPS, Freight, $903.04;
US Postal Service, Postage, $9,000.00; Universal Service Adm., USAC Contribution,
$96,976.49; University Estates, Water Charge Reim, $3,445.00; USA Bluebook, Supp, $100.57;
Utility Systems Science & Software, Communication Services Renewal, $1,116.00; Vantage
Point, Engineering Consulting, $11,555.73; Viking Electronics, Supp, $75.58; Von Corp, Supp,
$22,061.07; Walker & Associates, Supp, $216.00; Walker & Associates, Unreg Inv, $4,312.50;
Watertown Utilities, Utility Bill, $941.46; Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of SD, Benefit Plan
Fee, $244.40; Wesco, Supp, $1,100.00; Wheeldon's, Equip Maint, $48.00; Workin.Com,
Employment Advertising, $387.00; Wright, Richard, Travel, $25.30; Xcel Energy/NSP, Utility
Bill, $2,362.47; Xerox, Copier Maint, $266.63; Young Broadcasting of SF, Employment
Advertising, $109.00.
The following are Telephone/Utility Refunds:
Aamot, James/Mary, $313.79; Abrahamson, Ashley, $383.66; Abundant Life, $1,484.27; Almos,
Shirley, $112.83; Almos, Steve, $136.23; Anderson, Chris R/Jessica, $49.79; Aning, Tyler,
$131.95; Apland, Kathleen, $38.97; Arnold, Linda, $88.44; Arnold, Mary, $46.58; Assembly of
God Church, $1,951.75; Bartels, Ronald, $164.34; Bauman, Curt/Sandy, $68.43; Berberich,
Aaron, $46.99; Beringer, Dustin/Christianne, $92.45; Beste, Laverna, $28.48; Biever, Nicole,
$43.10; Biggar, Craig/Jodi, $121.39; Birath, Harry, $9.75; Bjorklund, Randy/ Lori, $19.01;
Bock, Patrick, $8.96; Boer, Makayla, $4.03; Borstad, Mervin, $72.39; Bortnem, Rob, $19.64;
Brandsrud, Cheryl, $107.49; Bridwell, Stephanie, $6.47; Broadway, Laron, $62.56; Brookings
Christian Church, $402.62; Brookings Property Mgmt, $44.12; Buckley, Gene/Debra, $92.42;
Buehner, Kim, $39.30; Bullington, Mark, $27.28; Bush, Brittany, $20.72; Cafruny, Lara, $28.34;
Cannaday, David/Renee, $175.14; Carr, Tyler, $28.80; Caylor, Jason/Nichole, $10.05; Chandler,
Aaron, $9.76; Church, Terrance/Kasthuri, $439.41; Collins, Andrew, $63.91; Conlon, Kody,
$28.41; Conners, Art/Pat, $7.22; Cook, Calvin/Beverly, $47.44; Coombes, Dan/Susan, $129.29;
Coon, Terry/Heather, $275.14; Crawford, Paul/Theresa, $66.67; Davidson, William, $522.56;
Davis, Michael/Debra, $483.18; Dean, Jordan, $35.00; DeBeer Small Engine Repair, $343.50;
DeBoer, Logan, $26.63; Debough, Ira/Lucinda, $200.23; DHR Design Services, $1,001.35;
Diercks, Bill/Ruth, $28.94; Digatono, Daniel, $42.02; Digatono, Daniel, $23.73; Diggs, De
Lorian, $110.61; Dubro, Amber, $80.75; Duran, Nancy, $13.09; Eggers, Pauline, $2.91; Emmett,
Pam, $392.75; Espinoza, Tayler, $2.14; Farm M4L Inc, $26.75; Fenske, Corrine, $179.64;
Filholm, Anthony, $618.26; Fishbaugher, Joe, $165.44; Fox, Jennifer, $8.46; Francis, David,
$81.06; Fredrikson, Eugene/Nancy, $151.16; Gilkerson III, David, $223.62; Gomes, Thelma,
$262.27; Gordon, Amber, $26.02; Gullickson, Caroline, $23.56; Gustafson, Ashley, $19.65;
Gutzmer, Walter, $107.36; Habben, Taylor, $63.33; Habitat Restore, $473.32; Hansen, Roger,
$54.77; Hanson, Jesse, $86.45; Hardin, Joseph, $22.63; Hart, Caitlin, $38.56; Hatzenbeller,
Ashley, $174.86; Heilman, Rose, $65.40; Heine , Robert, $170.00; Heldt, Gary/Connie, $107.41;
Hencey, Emilee, $88.16; Hennen, Audrey, $43.30; Hietpas, Steve, $212.69; Hillard, Jared,
$30.08; Hobbie, Martha, $106.61; Holter, Amanda, $22.65; Hooda, Davender/Ritu, $49.26;
Houfek, Jeffrey/Cindy, $62.83; Jacobsen, Samuel, $27.52; Jensen, Leroy, $1.74; Jensen,
Steve/Kami, $40.25; John, Steven, $23.81; Johnson, Andrew/Jennifer, $41.86; Johnson, Jenny,
$37.07; Johnson, Tara, $202.19; Kampsen, Jade, $27.52; Kelley, Van/Susan, $686.23; Klingbile,
Jeremy, $357.63; Knutson, Barbara, $249.83; Kondziolka, Dan, $3.04; Kranz, Kirk/Susan,
$57.51; Kraus, Nicole, $46.73; Kronmiller, Andrew, $8.24; Kruse, Ben, $433.34; Lamb,
Jennifer, $22.20; Lerdal, Jim, $24.88; Lightfield, Viola, $21.15; Lindsey, Ruth, $29.16;
Lipetzky, Calvin, $152.86; Lounsbery, Jeff, $191.91; Luepke, Jenny, $15.91; Mack, Alan,
$441.84; Mahanke, Doug, $58.32; McClemans, Cheryl, $91.59; McCormack, Lacey, $123.32;
McKeown, Darrell/Suzi, $117.45; McLaughlin, Tammy, $146.94; McLaury, Bobbie, $78.51;
Meeker, Logan, $35.00; Meland, Tim, $104.12; Mendenhall, Russell, $8.34; Miller, Jeff /Sheri,
$248.42; Minor, Dan/Mary, $183.77; Moore, Sara, $18.69; Moser, Erin, $59.89; Mosley, Travis,
$379.97; Moulton, Juanita, $167.18; Mouw, Annie/Gary, $92.65; Nachtigall, John, $45.67; Nam,
Seon Woo, $44.29; Neff, Jon/Heather, , $161.90; Neises, Debbie, $197.40; Nelson, Mark,
$187.42; Nemitz, Terry/Amy, $261.72; Nord, Allison, $19.24; Nordquist, Christian, $45.36;
Olauson, Lyla, $159.43; Old Sanctuary Associates, $40.23; Olson, Russell, $25.85; Otteson,
Matthew/Melissa, $375.13; Perry, Robert/Lola, $7.77; Peterson, Lawrence, $125.27; Petrich,
James, $16.03; Pintail Properties, $80.17; Polley, Justin, $38.30; Porter's Toys for Big Boys,
$1,665.00; Prussman, Myron, $69.98; Puetz Corp, $374.48; Reed, Dennis, $39.39; Reed, Lyle,
$228.70; Rief, Robin, $128.56; Robertson, Gail, $510.02; Roe, Greg, $52.35; Ronningen, Tait,
$33.28; Rosheim, Terry, $48.48; Rud, Adam/Anna, $37.53; Ruesch, Laura, $159.70; Sachen,
Robert/Nita, $581.24; Sagmoe, Lillie, $78.04; Sandersfeld , Thomas, $8.24; Schmidt, Lee/Pam,
$215.16; Schweitzer, Brenda, $137.71; SD Video/Lantern Lounge, $79.49; Shearer, Sharon,
$4.27; Shefner, Gregg, $34.91; Shumaker, Allan/Laura, $113.69; Siemonsma, Shawn/Rebecca,
$146.44; Smidt, Lyle, $212.81; Smith, Ron/Roxanne, $229.34; Solberg, Alysha, $153.30;
Southland Estates II, $19.13; Spencer, Maggie, $23.97; Stoebner, Rick, $273.43; Storovich,
Julie, $52.92; Strande, Keith, $64.12; Swanson, Nancy, $449.38; Swenson, Kaisha, $2.03;
Tassler, Kathleen, $54.95; Teakwood Enterprises, $132.44; Thompson, Josh, $18.55; Thompson,
Josh, $148.40; Tolley, Taya, $57.33; Trudeau, Sheri, $184.09; Trudell, Shaya, $168.68;
Tuntland, Paul/Kathie, $244.24; Tweed, Ron/Deb, $117.55; Vacek, Lauren, $31.14; Van
Hofwegen, Mike, $161.90; Vongroven, Shelby, $27.52; Wade, Shannon, $560.45; Wagner,
Scott, $23.07; Waltner , Drew, $28.82; Wang-Schafnitz, Bonnie, $188.80; Waters, Mariah,
$13.09; Welding, Julia, $14.26; Werner, Mark, $223.00; Whispering Pines Assoc, $458.79;
Wieczorek, Terry, $27.75; Willert Enterprises, $1029.56; Windermere Properties, $15.45;
Winghart, Tom/Kathy, $219.45; Wright, M J, $33.22.
PERSONNEL INFORMATION
Department Salaries (June): Electric, $205,770.02; Water, $98,059.05; Wastewater, $87,948.30;
Telephone, $480,981.67;
Retirement, $47,271.77; Social Security, $63,636.20; Insurance, $76,379.28; Deferred Comp,
$12,852.10;
Salary Changes: R. Pesola, $11.52*; S. Abbott, $11.52*; K. Gerdes, $18.66; A. Skyberg,
$25.05; I. Kruse, $19.09;
New Employees: M. Raske. 9.22*; S. Heilman, $9.22*; A. Miller, $9.22*; R. Herb, $11.65; C.
Christenson, $5,981.39; M. Mahanke, $10.66; S. Hinricher, $17.52; R. Helsper II, $10.66; V.
Voegeli, $15.50; J. Licht, $10.66;
*Plus commission
APPROVAL FOR CONNECTION TO THE BROOKINGS CITY WASTEWATER SYSTEM
Motion was made by Harvey that the following Resolution No. 14-15 be approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 14 - 15
RESOLUTION ALLOWING EXCEPTION TO BMU RULES PERMITTING
CONNECTION TO THE WASTEWATER SYSTEM
WHEREAS Novita LLC will not locate any facilities in the East Well Field
Wellhead Protection Area – Zone A; and
WHEREAS Novita’s connection point to Brookings Municipal Utilities’
wastewater facilities will not be located in the East Well Field Wellhead Protection Area – Zone
A; and
WHEREAS the Rules and Regulations governing the Wastewater Utility, Article
VI, Section 3.1 states that a connection permit shall not be issued to any person for a connection
to the Municipal sewer outside the city limits, except that a connection permit may be issued to
persons outside the city limits who connect to a trunk sewer extension which has been approved
by the Utility Board. Exceptions may be granted by the Utility Board on a case by case basis;
and
WHEREAS Novita has requested a connection to the Brookings Municipal
Utilities Wastewater System; and
WHEREAS Novita will be required to comply with the Brookings Municipal
Utilities Rules and Regulations when such connection occurs; and
WHEREAS the orderly annexation resolution was approved by the City of
Brookings on June 9, 2015.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Brookings Municipal Utilities Board that the Board
will make an exception to the Rules and Regulations Governing the Utilities and approve the
connection of Novita LLC to the wastewater system.
Adopted this 13th day of July, 2015.
ATTEST:
________________________________ _________________________________
Carol Pitts, Secretary Dave Peterson, President
The motion was seconded by Hansen. On roll call, Hansen, Harvey and Peterson voted
YES. Pitts voted NO. Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion was made by Pitts, seconded by Harvey to adjourn to an executive session for the
purpose of discussing personnel. All members present voted in favor of the motion.
The Board reconvened in open session.
SURPLUS PROPERTY – AIR HANDLING UNIT & WATER SOFTENER – UTILITY
BUILDING
Motion was made by Pitts that the following Resolution No. 15-15 be approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 15 - 15
RESOLUTION ORDERING DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS
EQUIPMENT – AIR HANDLING UNIT
WHEREAS the city of Brookings Municipal Utilities owns property
which is no longer necessary, useful or suitable for municipal purposes; and
WHEREAS said property is itemized below of defective items to be
destroyed.
Liebert Air Handler and Water Softener
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Brookings Municipal Utilities
Board that the Board hereby orders that the above referenced property be declared surplus
equipment to be destroyed in accordance with the provision of SDCL 6-13.
Adopted this 13th day of July, 2015.
ATTEST:
________________________________ ______________________________
Carol Pitts, Secretary Dave Peterson, President
The motion was seconded by Harvey. All members present voted in favor of the motion.
ADDENDA TO AGREEMENTS FOR COOPERATIVE INVESTIGATIONS WITH SDSU
Motion was made by Hansen that the following Resolution No. 16-15 be approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 16 - 15
RESOLUTION APPROVING ADDENDA TO AGREEMENTS
FOR COOPERATIVE INVESTIGATIONS WITH
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
BE IT RESOLVED by the Brookings Municipal Utilities Board (the Board) that:
1. The Addenda entitled "Addenda to Agreement for Cooperative
Investigations" with South Dakota State University be hereby approved.
2. The President of the Board and/or Executive Vice President/General
Manager be hereby authorized to execute the approved contract
documents.
Adopted this 13th day of July, 2015.
ATTEST:
_____________________________ _______________________________
Carol Pitts, Secretary Dave Peterson, President
The motion was seconded by Harvey. All members present voted in favor of the motion.
APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF WATER AND SEWER MAINS–SYLVAN CIRCLE
Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Pitts that the application for extension of
water and sewer mains and connection into the city water and sewer system requested by CD
Properties (James Drew) for Sylvan Circle in the Reserve Addition be approved. All members
present voted in favor of the motion.
AGREEMENT WITH BROOKINGS COUNTY – WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT ON 213TH
STREET
Motion was made by Hansen that the following Resolution No. 17-15 be approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 17 - 15
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH BROOKINGS COUNTY
FOR WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT ON 213TH STREET
BE IT RESOLVED by the Brookings Municipal Utilities Board (the Board) that:
1. The Agreement entitled "Agreement Between Brookings Municipal
Utilities and Brookings County, South Dakota” for the water main
replacement on 213th Street be hereby approved.
2. The President of the Board and/or Executive Vice President/General
Manager be hereby authorized to execute the approved contract
documents.
Adopted this 13th day of July, 2015.
ATTEST:
_____________________________ _______________________________
Carol Pitts, Secretary Dave Peterson, President
The motion was seconded by Harvey. All members present voted in favor of the motion.
BIDS
AWARDING OF BIDS
The following bids were opened and read at 1:30 p.m. on July 8, 2015, and presented at
this time for consideration and action.
LIME SLUDGE REMOVAL –WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT
Gacke Enterprise $130,500.00
Prussman Contracting $141,120.00
Austreim Excavating $142,920.00
Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Hansen to approve the low bid of Gacke
Enterprise in the amount of $130,500.00 for a three year contract for Lime Sludge Removal from
the Water Treatment Plants; and that, after reviewing the contract for the above bid, that the
President of the Board and/or Executive Vice President/General Manager be authorized to
execute the approved contract documents. All members present voted in favor of the motion.
AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT BIDS
WATER TOWER CONTROLS EQUIPMENT – PHASE I – WATER DEPARTMENT
Motion was made by Pitts, seconded by Hansen that authorization be given to advertise
for bids for Water Tower Controls Equipment – Phase I - for the Water Department. All
members present voted in favor of the motion.
CENTRAL OFFICE POWER SYSTEM UPGRADE – TELEPHONE DEPT
Motion was made by Hansen, seconded by Pitts that authorization be given to advertise
for bids for Central Office Power System Upgrade for the Telephone Department. All members
present voted in favor of the motion.
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
Motion was made by Harvey that the following Resolution No. 18-15 be approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 18 - 15
RESOLUTION APPROVING LABOR AGREEMENT
WITH LOCAL UNION 426 OF THE IBEW
BE IT RESOLVED by the Brookings Municipal Utilities Board (the “Board”)
that:
1. The Agreement entitled “Collective Bargaining Agreement
Between Brookings Municipal Utility Department, and Local
Union No. 426 of the IBEW” for the period July 1, 2015,
through June 30, 2018, be hereby approved.
2. The President of the Board and/or Executive Vice President/
General Manager be hereby authorized to execute the approved contract
documents.
Adopted this 13th day of July, 2015.
ATTEST:
________________________________ _________________________________
Carol Pitts, Secretary Dave Peterson, President
The motion was seconded by Pitts. All members present voted in favor of the motion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion was made by Pitts, seconded by Hansen to adjourn to an executive session for the
purpose of discussing competitive service offerings, pending litigation, personnel and contractual
matters. All members present voted in favor of the motion.
The Board reconvened in open session.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned.
ATTEST:
______________________________ _____________________________
Carol Pitts, Secretary Dave Peterson, President