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HomeMy WebLinkAboutUtilMinutes_2019_05_13Municipal Utilities Board May 13, 2019 City of Brookings The regular meeting of the Municipal Utilities Board was held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019, at the Utility Building with the following members present: Bartels, Carruthers, Hansen and Harvey. Absent: Pitts. MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting held April 8, 2019 and the special meeting held April 22, 2019 were read and approved. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Motion was made by Hanson, seconded by Bartels to nominate Tim Harvey to President of the Board, Carol Pitts to Vice President of the Board and Doug Carruthers to Secretary of the Board and that nominations cease and a unanimous ballot be cast for Tim Harvey for President of the Board, Carol Pitts for Vice President of the Board and Doug Carruthers for Secretary of the Board. All members present voted in favor of the motion. ADOPTION OF AGENDA The agenda was adopted. WORKERS COMPENSATION AWARD Brad Smith of Insurance Benefits, who administers the Brookings Municipal Utilities Workers Compensation claims through the South Dakota Municipal League presented a 15 Year Plaque to the Brookings Municipal Utilities Board. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion was made by Carruthers, seconded by Hansen that the following bills and claims be approved. All members present voted in favor of the motion. 4Nu-Praxair Dist, Supplies, $13.95; Accela, Software Support, $4,653.30; Advanced Media Tech, Set Top Boxes, $7,450.00; AFL Global.com, Equipment Repair, $638.46; A-I Computer Solutions, Supp, $59.99; Allegra, Printed Supp, $1,007.59; American Public Power, Publication, $945.00; Appeara, Supp, $257.79; Approved Networks, Transceivers, $64.79; Aramark, Supp, $844.31; Austreim Excavating, Main Repair, $400.00; Authorize.Net, Credit Card Processing , $158.50; Avera Medical Group, Drug Screening, $78.00; Badger Communications, Supp, $61.35; Badger Communications, Unreg Inventory, $997.30; Ball, Michelle, Janitorial Service, $200.00; Bangs, Dave, Conserve/Demand Incentive, $425.00; Barhite, Brooke, Travel, $35.38; Bauman, Cassidy, Travel, $15.08; Blooston & Mordkofsky, Legal Service, $6,538.37; Bluefin Pymt Systems, Credit Card Processing, $10,068.57; Border States, Supp, $15,458.43; Border States, Unreg Inv, $85,466.74; Borns Group, Postage, $10,844.28; Bridle Estates, Sewer Charge Reim, $2,907.00; Brookings Auto Mall, Vehicle Maint, $422.63; Brookings County Finance Office, License, $30.00; Brookings Credit Bureau, Delinq. Acct Collection, $217.00; Brookings Utilities, Office Utility Bill, $62,326.13; Brookings Property Mgmt, Conserve/Demand Incentive, $550.00; Brookings Radio, Advertising, $5,505.00; Brookings Register, Advertising/Legals, $28.00; Bruns, Brooke, Travel, $26.68; BSG Clearing Solutions, Telco Settlement, $140.34; Buhls, Rug/Supp, $146.00; Building Sprinkler, Sprinkler System Inspection, $638.22; Calix, Annual License Renewal, $4,720.00; Calix, FTTP Access Equipment, $87,705.07; Carquest, Equip Maint, $262.85; Cenex Fleet Card, Gas, $523.63; Century Business Products, Copier Maint, $1,950.59; Century Link, Tele Exp, $674.99; Century Link, Interconnections, $5,862.83; Century Link, Telco Settlement, $272.23; Chesterman Co, Bottled Water, $51.60; City of Brookings, Contract Fee, $7,497.92; City of Brookings, Landfill Fee, $260.85; City of Vermillion, Utility Bill, $483.46; Climate Systems, HVAC Testing/Balancing, $17,188.64; Codington Clark Elec, Utility Bill, $35.00; Collins, Mike, Travel, $55.00; Consortia Consulting, Consulting Service, $787.50; Core & Main, Supp, $2,766.72; Core & Main, Wedge Gate Valves, $8,804.26; Counsel, Maint/Supp, $14.56; Courtesy Plbg & Htg, Repair/Supp, $147.65; Credit Collections Bureau, Delinq. Acct Collection, $789.82; Culligan, Bottled Water, $896.25; Culligan, Bottled Water, $34.25; Cutler Law Firm, Legal Service, $110.00; Dakota Service, Supp, $39.86; Dave's Window Cleaning, Window Service, $133.00; DeBeer Small Engine Repair, Equip Maint, $49.76; Dell Rapids Custom Trailers, Trailer, $4,050.00; DePauw, Sean, Travel, $476.12; Dept of the Treasury, Federal Tax, $6,092.45; DexYP, Advertising, $410.74; DGR Engineering, Engineering Service, $15,168.00; DHE, Maint Fee, $1,139.22; Directory Resources, Software Maint, $1,250.00; Ditch Witch of SD, Equip Maint, $659.79; DPC Industries, Chemicals, $935.60; DvL Fire & Safety, Fire Extinguisher Inspection, $1,460.60; Earl May Seed & Nursery, Supp, $44.97; Eco Water, Bottled Water, $122.20; Eide Bailly, Audit Fee, $9,800.00; Ekern Plumbing Heating & AC, Repair/Supp, $720.42; Ekern, Jeff, Travel, $44.00; Express Communications, Telco Settlement, $11,525.90; Farm & Home Publishers, County Maps, $56.00; Farmers Implement, Equip Maint, $186.99; Fastenal, Supp, $893.17; Fibercomm, Broadband Service, $533.76; First Bank & Trust, Bond Pymt Series 2011, $36,422.91; First Bank & Trust, Interest Pymt Series 2006, $97,612.50; First Baptist Youth Group, Directory Delivery, $849.75; Foerster Supply, Supp, $980.60; Fox Sports Net North, Contract Fee, $7,654.10; Franz Reprographics, Maint/Supp, $25.00; Freeman, Harvey, Travel, $49.50; Frontier Precision, Supp, $140.00; G & H Distributing, Supp, $167.59; Genuine Cable Group, Manhole Lid/Frame, $1,311.83; Golden West Tech, Tech Support, $4,107.50; Grainger, Supp, $184.96; Gray Television Group, Contract Fee, $5,567.00; Graybar Electric, Supp, $1,843.57; Graybar Electric, Unreg Inv, $1,800.00; Graymont Capital, Chemicals, $2,845.80; Haakinson, Curt, Travel, $155.51; Hach Chemical, Supp, $381.78; Hawkins Inc, Chemicals, $1,712.50; H-D Electric, Utility Bill, $228.91; Helsper, McCarty, & Rasmussen, PC, Legal Service, $1,417.50; Hibu Inc-West, Advertising, $328.10; Hillyard, Repair/Supp, $559.37; Hohn, Trevor, Travel, $224.90; Homestead Do It Center, Supp, $342.64; Hometown Service, Vehicle Maint, $34.00; Hybbert, Becky, Conserve/Demand Incentive, $250.00; Hy-Vee, Supp, $4.98; Iheartmedia, Advertising, $1,680.00; In Store Design Display, Supp, $41.77; Independent Communication, Contract Fee, $3,926.20; Insight Direct USA, Supp, $611.06; Interstate Telecom, Tele Exp, $521.88; Interstate TRS Fund Admin, Teleco Relay Service, $12,661.29; Isaac Allan, Advertising, $50.00; ITL, LLC, Supp, $207.83; Jackrabbit Tire, Equip Maint, $720.54; Jbar Construction Specialties, Substation Control Building, $13,136.77; Jimmy John's, Meeting Supp, $68.62; Johme, Ashley, Travel, $97.44; Jones Pest Control, Pest Control, $50.00; Julius, Laura, Travel, $524.75; KDLT TV, Contract Fee, $4,512.20; Kendigiimarketing, Advertising, $517.00; Knettel, Trever, Travel, $690.72; KPHR, Advertising, $800.00; Kruse, Dan, Travel, $115.50; Kruse, Isaac, Travel, $126.50; KXLG-FM, Advertising, $2,500.00; Laake, Aaron, Travel, $1,038.54; Larson Manufacturing, Conserve/Demand Incentive, $2,746.44; LECA, Telco Settlement, $1,904.00; Lewis Drug, Supp, $35.57; Locators & Supplies, Locator, $1,303.98; Lowe's, Supp, $805.59; M & T Fire & Safety, Supp, $653.00; Mack, Scott, Travel, $1,241.96; Maguire Iron, 4th St Tower Replacement, $115,548.70; Martinez, Eduardo, Travel, $135.72; Martin's Inc, Diesel/Oil, $1,946.26; Matheson Tri-Gas, Supp, $426.39; Maximum Promotions, Flags/Repair, $37.00; McGrath North Mullin & Kratz, Legal Service, $93.00; Mediacom, Broadband Service, $195.68; Menards, Supp, $219.99; Merchant Transact, Credit Card Processing Fee, $443.52; Metering & Technology Solutions, Water Meters & Registers, $3,755.96; Meyer, Steve, Brackets, $78.93; Meyer, Steve, Travel, $139.20; Midamerican Energy, Utility Bill, $1,005.21; Midcontinent, Broadband Service, $1,699.92; Midcontinent, Contract Fee, $443.00; Midwest Communications, Advertising, $3,484.00; Milbank Winwater Works, Curb Stops, $885.78; Milbank Winwater Works, Gate Valves, $40,528.93; Milbank Winwater Works, Regulators, $1,254.05; Millborn Seeds, Grass Seed/Fertilizer, $225.00; Missouri River Energy, Supplemental Power, $1,043,627.74; Missouri River Energy, WAPA Allocation, $188,383.67; Moss Adams LLP, Consulting Service, $350.00; Mundo Latino Publications, Employment Advertising, $1,075.00; MVTL Laboratories, Wastewater Analysis, $1,201.50; MyCoolCell, PCS Inventory, $546.10; Napa Auto Parts, Supp, $271.57; National Processing, Credit Card Processing Fee, $6,109.19; Nexstar Broadcasting-Kelo, Employment Advertising, $309.00; North West Rec, Utility Bill, $142.66; Northwestern Energy, Natural Gas, $1,403.16; NTCA-Rural Broadband, Membership Dues, $21,217.00; Office Elements, Maint/Supp, $701.81; Office Peeps, Supp, $1,864.55; One Source-Background Check, Employee Verification, $210.00; Otter Tail, Utility Bill, $115.38; PassExpress, Advertising, $300.00; Peterson AC & Heating, Repairs/Supp, $1,024.50; Powell Broadcasting, Advertising, $3,000.00; Power & Telephone Supply, Supp, $762.55; Power & Telephone Supply, Unreg Inv, $1,247.93; Prairie Graphics, Supp/Uniforms, $18.00; Pro Lube, Vehicle Maint, $110.90; Qdoba Mexican Grill, Employee Recognition, $66.00; Radwell International, Supp, $295.94; RC First Aid, Supp, $254.75; Reed, Jeff, Travel, $203.50; Reed, Kurt, Travel, $16.50; Resco, Transformers, $65,497.80; Rients, Shane, Travel, $187.00; Riter, Rogers, Wattier & Brown LLP, Legal Service, $817.00; Ron's Auto Repair, Vehicle Maint, $51.70; Runnings, Supp, $2,633.24; Schoon's Pump N' Pak, Gas, $4,907.74; Schweitzer Engineering Labs, Supp, $210.00; SD Dept of Health Lab, Testing W-WW Samples, $382.00; SD Public Utilities, Gross Receipts Tax, $12,791.33; SD Telecom, Registration, $2,660.00; SD Treasurer, Sales/Excise Tax, $209,751.19; SD Treasurer CIF, Communication Impaired Fee, $3,929.00; SDN Communications, Circuit Lease, $82,238.90; SDSU Collegian, Advertising, $320.00; SDSU Dairy Plant, Meeting Supp, $183.12; Servicemaster, Janitorial Service, $280.00; Sigler Fire Equipment, Fire Extinguisher Maint, $43.50; Sioux Falls Tower & Communications, PCS Tower Work, $32,326.93; Sioux Falls Utilities, Utility Bill, $552.33; Sioux Valley Energy, Dispatching Service, $660.00; Sioux Valley Energy, Utility Bill, $1,399.96; Sound Sensations, Light Bars, $73.99; SD Newspaper Assoc, Employment Advertising, $307.80; SD One Call, Locate Fee, $114.45; Southeastern Electric, Utility Bill, $830.46; Sprint, PCS Phone Service, $2,229.79; Sprint, PCS Service Fee, $115,578.03; Sprint, PCS Inventory, $132,978.69; Sprint, PCS Accessories, $39.13; Stanwick, Kylie, Travel, $232.26; Staples, Supp, $20.48; State of Iowa- Treasurer, Sales Tax, $3,695.00; Stoltenburg, Audie, Travel, $555.58; Sturdevant Auto, Supp, $679.64; Stutelberg, Craig, Travel, $126.44; Suarez Bakery, Meeting Supp, $20.70; Swanson, Todd, Travel, $195.26; Swiden Distributing, Supp, $1,226.06; Swiftel Communications, Office Phone Bill, $115,683.65; T & R Electric, Repair/Supp, $300.00; Terex Services, Equip Maint, $665.00; Terry-Durin Co, Manhole Supp, $539.95; Tessier's, Repairs/Supp, $1,202.02; UPS Store, Freight, $755.28; Thompson, Ryan, Travel, $82.50; Top Notch Cleaning Service, Janitorial Service, $1,845.00; Tower Distribution, Contract Fee, $333.96; Town & Country Shopper, Advertising, $560.00; Townsquare Media, Advertising, $3,352.50; Travel Leaders, Air Fare, $1,551.20; Ulvestad, Jesse, Conserve/Demand Incentive, $425.00; UPS, Freight, $712.64; US Postal Service, Postage, $9,000.00; Universal Service Adm., USAC Contribution, $65,633.86; University Estates, Water Charge Reim, $3,510.00; Voice Comm, PCS Inventory, $2,487.85; Volkers, Jason, Travel, $55.00; Walsh, Debra, Travel, $90.48; Water Environment Federation, Membership Dues, $155.00; Watertown Utilities, Utility Bill, $1,038.85; Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of SD, Benefit Plan Fee, $223.25; Wesco, Wire, $32,190.00; WIREX17, PCS Inventory, $119.80; WW Tire, Equip Maint, $21.00; Xcel Energy/NSP, Utility Bill, $2,994.00. The following are Telephone/Utility Refunds: Anderson, Grant, $96.53; Binhamdan, Dalal, $111.83; Bunker Construction, $29.40; Butler, Cody, $77.23; Cadence Construction, $51.86; Eggers, Pauline, $22.34; Erschens, T, $37.23; Geary, Robert, $51.87; Hansen, Rick, $70.17; Holmlund, Robert, $21.55; Horstman, Jay, $36.80; Jael Studios, $27.20; Khalaf , Moustaf, $4.21; Kluess, Jerald, $8.97; Merhib, David, $233.59; Moe, Janet, $11.55; Pena, Amber, $18.79; SDSU Theatre Box Office, $21.00; Suspitsyn, Dmitry, $73.77; Timmons, Brad, $157.90; Weidemann, Jon & Christi, $65.98. PERSONNEL INFORMATION Department Salaries (April): Electric, $202,712.90; Water, $113,010.15; Wastewater, $95,136.98; Telephone, $521,622.16; Retirement, $53,163.13; Social Security, $67,266.86; Insurance, $121,858.18; Deferred Comp, $15,420.64; Salary Changes: J. Deleon, $10.97*; A. Laake, $5,857.45; J. Lenards, $14.63*; R. Murphy, $15.49*; A. Ramirez, $10.97*; E. Henningsen, $26.66; T. Bruna, $24.18; New Employees: S. Malsam, $12.26*; C. Paulson, $10.97*; D. Peterson, $13.05; R. Aguilera, $12.28; I. Rounds, $13.11. *Plus commission EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion was made by Hansen, seconded by Bartels to adjourn to an executive session for the purpose of discussing competitive service offerings, review communication from legal counsel about pending litigation and contractual matters. All members present voted in favor of the motion. The Board reconvened in open session. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REVIEW Laura Julius, Finance and Accounting Manager, presented a quarterly financial review of first quarter 2019. SURPLUS EQUIPMENT TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION Motion was made by Hansen that the following Resolution No. 13-19 be approved. RESOLUTION NO. 13 - 19 RESOLUTION ORDERING DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION 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 on the list attached hereto titled surplus items to be sold. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Brookings Municipal Utilities Board (the “Board”) that the Board hereby orders the disposition of the above referenced property in accordance with the provisions of SDCL 6-13. Adopted this 13th day of May, 2019. ATTEST: ____________________________ ______________________________ Doug Carruthers, Secretary Tim Harvey, President The motion was seconded by Carruthers. All members present voted in favor of the motion. SURPLUS EQUIPMENT TO BE SOLD Motion was made by Hansen that the following Resolution No. 14-19 be approved. RESOLUTION NO. 14 - 19 RESOLUTION ORDERING DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT WHEREAS the City of Brookings Municipal Utilities owns property which is no longer necessary, useful or suitable for municipal purposes; and WHEREAS said telephone cable is described below: Reel Number Cable Type Cable Size (pair) Footage 115 Metallic Sheath 101 3,976 112 Metallic Sheath 51 3,591 111 Metallic Sheath 26 3,475 119 Metallic Sheath 303 200 114 Metallic Sheath 202 347 551 Air Core 300 825 305 Aerial 75 125 244 Aerial 18 175 246 Aerial 25 450 245 Aerial 25 240 243 Aerial 25 126 217 Aerial 50 261 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 sold in accordance with the provisions of SDCL 6-13. Adopted this 13th day of May, 2019. ATTEST: _______________________________ ______________________________ Doug Carruthers, Secretary Tim Harvey, President The motion was seconded by Carruthers. All members present voted in favor of the motion. SURPLUS EQUIPMENT TO BE DESTROYED Motion was made by Carruthers that the following Resolution No. 15-19 be approved. RESOLUTION NO.15 - 19 RESOLUTION ORDERING DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT TO BE DESTROYED 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 as follows: Omnia Servers and related Hardware: Server HP DL 380 G5 sn 2UX8340A0D Server HP DL 380 G5 sn 2UX8340A0F Server HP DL 380 G5 sn 2UX834095H Barracuda Spam Firewall 300 sn BSF300a Procurve Gigabit LX LC mini GBIC sn MY3PA319DH Procurve Gigabit LX LC mini GBIC sn MY3P9P0BS9 10 RMS computers and peripherals 29 Personal Computers 21 Desktop Printers 3 Laptop Computers 11 Monitors 3 Servers Chainsaw Fiberglass Ladder Security camera & accessories Fuji S7000 Digital Camera sn 41a07454 Sharp AL 1651 Copier sn45049273 Sharp AL 1010 Copier sn06500068 12V, DC Supercrane 3003 Model 3 Loop Tester 92/PDL2 Digital Receiver Sprint/Swiftel Signage & awning Wood Fence Posts (bad) Railroad Ties (bad) (1) GE microwave 7 Nortel HELIOUS Rectifier Modules 100amp/-48volt 1 Readylink ONT 1 Plantronics CS70 headset and base - bad 3 Rhino ONT –bad 56 Paradyne 6381 DSL Modem 2 Acer 19” monitors without stands – bad 1 Nortel MTRM Board 1 Nortel MPAM Board 1 Nortel MRFM Board 1 Nortel MRFM2 Board 20 Nortel Core Boards 1 Nortel Core 2 Board 20 Nortel CM Boards 1 Nortel CM 2 Board 8 Nortel DOM Card 1 Nortel DPM Board 1 Nortel CEM 32 Board 1 Nortel CEM 64 Board 1 Nortel Metrocell Rectifier 1 Nortel Metrocell Rectifier Shelf 2 Nortel Metrocell GPS Antenna 1 Schumacher 12V Battery Charger 1 Stihl FS 74 Weed Eater 2 Makita Cordless Drill 1 Bosch Cordless Drill 3 Flash Technology Tower Top Light Actuator 3 RFS Cablewave Airline Dehydrator 2 Cushcraft Yagi Antennas 2 Decibel 950F40T2E-M Antenna 2 Decibel 950F65T2E-M Antenna 1 Decibel DB-65-18-02DPL2 Antenna 24 Entone 400/455 STB 4 Entone F1 STB 3 Amino 540 STB 13 Entone Kamai 500 STB 2 Entone Kamai 400 STB 17 Entone 500 (hydra) STB 2 Entone 250 (hydra) 6 Entone V30001 Amulet D1 GB DVR 7 Comtrend VDSL (OCC#3604) 4 Comtrend Switch (OCC#3605) 7 HPNA Zyxel (OCC#3606) 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 provisions of SDCL 6-13. Adopted this 13th day of May, 2019. ATTEST: _______________________________ ______________________________ Doug Carruthers, Secretary Tim Harvey, President The motion was seconded by Bartels. All members present voted in favor of the motion. SURPLUS EQUIPMENT TO BE TRADED IN Motion was made by Carruthers that the following Resolution No. 16-19 be approved. RESOLUTION NO. 16 - 19 RESOLUTION ORDERING DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT 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 as follows: 79 – Model 711GX ONT cards 17 – Model 711 ONT cards TRIMBLE TSC2 Data Collector (Serial #SS97C41103) 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 traded in on replacement property in accordance with the provisions of SDCL 6- 13. Adopted this 13th day of May, 2019. ATTEST: _______________________________ ______________________________ Doug Carruthers, Secretary Tim Harvey, President The motion was seconded by Hansen. 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 May 7, 2019, and presented at this time for consideration and action. TELEPHONE DIRECTORY PRINTING SERVICES – TELEPHONE DEPARTMENT Midstates Print & Media Solutions $66,945.00 Liberty Press $62,987.00 Motion was made by Bartels, seconded by Carruthers that the following low bids be approved: Liberty Press for the Telephone Directory Printing Services for the base bid plus Option 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 in the amount of $62,987.00; 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 document. All members present voted in favor of the motion. The following bids were opened and read at 1:30 p.m. on May 9, 2019, and presented at this time for consideration and action. LED LUMINAIRES/COMMERCIAL ROADWAY – ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT Border States $15,900.00 Irby $16,275.00 Resco $16,233.75 Wesco $16,800.00 PADMOUNTED SWITCHGEAR – ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT ITEM 1 ITEM 2 ITEM 3 ITEM 4 ITEM 5 PME-9 PME-10 PME-11 PME-12 FIBERGLASS BOX PADS QTY – 3 QTY – 1 QTY – 3 QTY – 1 QTY – 8 Irby $58,110.00 $16,470.00 $54,900.00 $21,510.00 $ 9,200.00 Energy Product Sales $59,274.00 $16,805.00 $55,998.00 $21,945.00 $10,210.00 Motion was made by Hansen, seconded by Carruthers that the following low bids be approved: Border States for the LED Commercial Luminaires in the amount of $15,900.00; and Irby for Item 1, PME-9 Switchgear, $58,110.00; Item 2, PME-10 Switchgear, $16,470.00; Item 3, PME-11 Switchgear, $54,900.00; Item 4, PME-12 Switchgear, $21,510.00; Item 5, Fiberglass Box Pads, $9,200.00; and that, after reviewing the contracts for the above bids, 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. MEDARY AVE & 4TH ST WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT – WATER/WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT Prunty Construction $848,691.50 Winter Contracting Inc. $811,192.00 Meyer Services Inc. $1,113,642.00 Motion was made by Hansen, seconded by Carruthers that the low bid be approved for Winter Contracting Inc. for the Medary Avenue and 4th Street Water Main Replacement for the Water Department in the amount of $811,192.00; 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 document. All members present voted in favor of the motion. Hansen now absent. WATER/WASTEWATER STRATEGIC PRIORITIES The Water/Wastewater Strategic Priorities were reviewed with the Utility Board. No action was taken. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion was made by Carruthers, seconded by Bartels 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. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned. ATTEST: ______________________________ _____________________________ Doug Carruthers, Secretary Tim Harvey, President