HomeMy WebLinkAboutUtilMinutes_2021_08_09Municipal Utilities Board August 9, 2021
City of Brookings
The regular meeting of the Municipal Utilities Board was held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday,
August 9, 2021, at the Utility Building with the following members present: Carruthers, Hansen,
Harvey and Hawley. Absent: Bartels.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
The agenda was adopted.
TOUR OF WESTERN AVENUE SUBSTATION
The staff provided a tour of the recently completed Western Avenue substation.
MINUTES
Minutes of the regular meeting held July 12, 2021 and the special meeting held July 26,
2021 were read and approved.
APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS
Motion was made by Hawley, seconded by Hansen that the following bills and claims be
approved. All members present voted in favor of the motion.
ABM Manufacturing, Supplies, $125.00; Access Health-Brookings, Drug Screening, $311.00;
A-I Computer Solutions , Supplies, $39.99; AICPA, Membership Dues, $590.00; Allegra, Printed
Supp, $1,254.75; Anderson, Chris, Travel, $231.00; Anixter, Supp, $2,857.25; AT & T, Telco
Settlement, $947.55; AT & T Mobility , PCS Phone Service , $461.64; Authorize.Net, Credit Card
Processing Fee , $167.55; Auto Body Specialties, Supp, $20.80; AVI Midwest, Annual Support,
$3,120.00; Badger Communications, Systems/Cabling Inv, $13,660.94; Bally Sports North,
Contract Fee , $7,522.57; Banner Associates, Engineering Consulting , $1,428.00; Bluefin P ymt
Systems, Credit Card Processing Fee , $12,848.19; BMU Coffee Fund, Coffee Fund Reim,
$720.00; Bobcat of Brookings, Supp/Equip Rental, $41.42; Border States Elec , Supp/Inventory,
$12,321.25; Border States Elec , Systems/Cabling Inv, $72,930.94; Bowes Construction, Asphalt,
$2,169.30; Bridle Estates, Sewer Charge Reim, $4,991.00; Briggs, Ken, Travel, $94.08;
Brookings Credit Bureau, Delinq. Acct Collection, $151.74; Brookings Municipal Utilities ,
Office Utility Bill, $58,650.89; Brookings Municipal Utilities, Petty Cash, $17.00; Brookings
Radio, Advertising, $1,680.00; BSG Clearing Solutions, Telco Settlement, $64.74; Carquest
Auto, Equip Maint, $324.04; CDW Government, Computer Supp/Support, $758.03; CDW
Government, Systems/Cabling Inv, $6,591.79; Cemcast Pipe & Precast, Supp, $6,404.91;
Century Business Products, Copier Maint, $63.58; Century Link, Telephone Exp, $224.74; CHR
Solutions, Software Maint, $1,542.61; City of Brookings, Contract Fee , $7,132.78; City of Sioux
City, Storm Drainage Fee , $193.61; Core & Main, Sump Pump Pilot Program, $10,498.48; Core
& Main, Supp, $1,476.67; Courtesy Plumbing, Repair/Supp, $132.60; Courtesy Plumbing, Sump
Pump Pilot Program, $486.03; Credit Collections Bureau, Delinq. Acct Collection, $398.54;
Dakota Service & Repair, Supp, $496.77; Dave's Window Cleaning, Window Service, $62.00;
Dept of the Treasury, Federal Tax, $5,883.31; Detection Instruments , Supp, $391.28; DexYP ,
Advertising, $417.99; DGR Engineering, Engineering Service, $268.50; DHE, Maint Fee,
$1,196.63; DigiCert, Support/Maint, $883.50; DLT Solutions , Annual Subscription, $5,697.20;
Express Communications, Telco Settlement, $8,834.12; Fastenal, Supp, $653.41; First Bank &
Trust, Bond Pymt Series 2011, $36,264.58; Foerster Supply, Supp, $133.00; Franz
Reprographics, Maint/Supp, $165.15; Golden West Tech, Tech Support, $4,171.75; Grainger,
Supp, $626.60; Gray Television Group, Contract Fee , $16,959.36; Graybar Electric , Supp,
$1,031.88; Graybar Electric , Underground Conductor, $5,755.20; Hawkins Inc , Chemicals,
$5,122.30; Helsper, McCarty, & Rasmussen, PC, Legal Service , $3,725.00; Hibu-West,
Advertising, $344.00; Homestead Do It Center, Supp, $73.21; Howe Inc., HVAC Maint,
$9,730.63; Iconectiv, LNP Fee, $932.45; Independent Communications, Contract Fee, $147.84;
Interstate All Battery Center, Supp, $39.20; Iowa Workforce Development, Unemployment
Insurance, $8,571.00; John Deere Financial, Equip Maint, $80.04; John Henry Foster Minn,
Supp, $85.01; Krier & Blain, HVAC Maint, $12,047.62; Lumen, Telco Settlement, $272.22;
Martin's Inc, Diesel/Oil, $1,336.31; Mediacom, Broadband Service , $89.95; Midcontinent,
Contract Fee , $517.50; Moss Adams, Consulting Service , $250.00; Municipal Pipe Tool, Sewer
Main Relining , $175,756.50; MVTL Labs, Wastewater Analysis, $1,508.00; Napa Auto Parts,
Supp, $5.58; New Tec, Equip Maint, $315.50; Nexstar Broadcasting, Contract Fee, $8,194.59;
Niklason Masonary, Concrete/Supp, $6,400.00; Northwestern Energy, Natural Gas, $153.72;
Office Peeps, Supp, $1,640.28; One Source -Background Check Co, Employee Verification,
$44.00; Pete Lien & Sons, Chemicals, $17,664.13; Prussman Contracting, Sanitary Sewer
Manhole Replacement, $107,750.45; RC First Aid, Supp, $190.00; Rients, Shane , Travel,
$297.00; Runnings, Supplies, $2,362.20; Schoon's Pump N' Pak, Gas, $7,041.95; SD Dept of
Health Lab, Testing W-WW Samples, $1,709.00; SD Dept of Rev, Enhanced 911, $8,621.55; SD
Telecom Assoc, Assessment, $12,550.90; SD Treasurer, Sales/Excise Tax, $188,383.98; SDN
Communications, Circuit Lease, $3,992.00; Sherwin-Williams , Paint, $72.34; Sioux Valley
Environmental, Chemicals, $10,992.00; SD One Call, Locate Fee , $516.60; Springbrook , Credit
Card Processing Fee , $2,116.51; Sprint, PCS Phone Service , $283.88; Strand, Chad, Travel,
$16.50; Sturdevant Auto, Supp, $135.77; Swiftel Communications , Office Phone Bill,
$116,542.17; US Postal Service , Postage, $9,000.00; Universal Service Adm., USAC
Contribution, $10,064.29; University Estates, Water Charge Reim, $3,445.00; USA Bluebook,
Supp, $465.99; Vantage Point Solutions , Engineering Consulting , $3,020.00; Walker &
Associates, Support Agreement, $1,273.21; Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of SD, Benefit
Plan Fee, $190.00; Wesco, Supp, $13,849.12; Winter Contracting, SW Interceptor Replacement,
$75,138.06; WW Tire, Equip Maint, $199.00; Xerox, Copier Maint, $8.32;
YourMembership.com, Employment Advertising, $399.00.
The following are Telephone/Utility Refunds:
Adee, Kyle , $255.32; Albers, Ardean, $21.77; Anderson, Nakoska , $39.12; Anderson, Samuel,
$34.63; Antique Gallery, $27.83; Astech Asphalt Surface , $620.92; Baker, Pamela, $26.51;
Barnes, Tramel, $58.70; Barthel, Jerry, $35.79; Behrends, Brett, $234.98; Benedict, Thomas,
$55.89; Benson, Austin, $185.00; Bludorn Ventures , $55.04; Bowers, Julia, $36.34; Christie ,
Philip, $15.96; Cole, Mackenzie , $7.94; Courter, Bryant, $43.40; Dargatz, Hannah, $4.38;
Davidson, Brandy, $29.65; Davis, Michael & Debra , $114.52; Dennis, Amber, $13.95; DeVries,
Jill, $39.47; Dhaliwal, Jashanjeet, $26.22; Duque, Juan, $136.27; Flanagan, Kaley, $136.27;
Gilbert Trust, $51.58; Gunderson, Amanda , $285.93; GW Investment, $82.29; Hague, Kaitlyn,
$58.70; Harris, Schuylar, $22.50; Hildenbrand, Misty, $2.65; Jackman, Kaitlyn, $53.02; Jensen,
Randy, $2.17; Kant, Joanita , $101.88; Kapelle, Janice , $3.51; KB Properties, $76.60; Krogman,
Karlee, $21.27; Leiferman, Peter, $712.02; Lirette, Sky, $246.84; Lommen, Dorothy, $6.20;
Maher, Michael, $105.07; Mc Laughlin, Cortney, $27.66; Metter, Michaela, $26.51; Morse III,
David, $35.56; Neitzel, Mara, $27.14; Ocguder, Sergen, $139.43; Ofstedal, Jonathan, $13.24;
O'Riley, Tristan, $15.91; Orth, Dillon, $18.86; Punt, Erin, $29.78; Reisetter, Josh, $18.71; RNT
LLC, $53.00; Ryan, Anne , $27.99; Schlim, Andrew, $29.17; Schulte, Taylor, $10.92;
Schumacher, Carley, $75.47; Schwenk, Terry, $89.46; Scott, Alex, $41.78; Sheffield, Zach,
$42.75; Slabaugh, Kalynn, $4.38; Smith, VJ, $2.08; Taylor, Olivia , $8.61; Tetzlaff, Preston,
$103.35; Thorngren, Jill, $136.78; Thorson, Curtis, $145.11; Tilly, Braden, $100.38; Tomhave,
Jolane, $19.74; Van Horn, Eli, $19.74; Vukovich, Ben, $58.70; Vukovich, Ben, $38.43;
Waldner, Victoria , $33.94; Weiss, Donald, $308.04; Wilmot Estates Apts, $58.79.
PERSONNEL INFORMATION
Department Salaries (July): Electric, $246,551.05; Water, $91,228.29; Wastewater,
$100,685.52; Telephone, $351,223.88;
Retirement, $43,535.23; Social Security, $57,068.51; Insurance, $92,007.29; Deferred Comp,
$13,330.02;
Salary Changes: C. Anderson, $22.42; H. Beynon, $22.90; J. Borns, $36.51; K. Briggs, $44.05;
T. Cook, $15.14; T. Dahmen, $41.92; B. Drexler, $44.05; J. Ekern, $36.51; P. Engelmann,
$15.14; A. Fuhr, $15.56; C. Grimsley, $14.58; E. Heesch, $15.56; J. Horst, $39.96; K. Jensen,
$29.28; D. Kimball, $15.14; S. Kindt, $41.92; J. Kleinemas, $39.96; J. Kriese, $37.95; D. Kruse,
$37.95; J. Larson, $39.96; J. Lenander, $19.44; J. Lounsbery, $36.51; T. McLaughlin, $25.21;
M. Menken, $36.51; B. Nelson, $36.51; D. Nichols, $15.56; J. Owen, $22.42; D. Patrick, $23.64;
D. Peterson, $15.98; Z. Price, $15.14; J. Reed, $36.51; K. Resmen, $14.58; S. Rients, $33.15; C.
Strand, $39.96; L. Swenson, $33.15; K . Tesch, $15.56; A. Wakeman, $15.14;
M. Beynon, $36.51; A. Brech, $18.91; D. Denison, $30.10; J. Hanson, $34.16; E. Henningsen,
$36.51; T. Hohn, $37.95; K. Hougland, $31.59; J. Jensen, $31.59; T. Koch, $31.59; D. Loban,
$30.10; T. McClain, $22.12; R. Meyer, $31.59; S. Minor, $37.95: D. Nemitz, $17.73; M. Page,
$30.10; B. Peterson, $30.10; B. Scott, $25.59; N. Vandersnick, $31.59; M. Volkers, $33.15; R.
Wendland, $31.59;
J. Axtell, $33.88; T. Bruna, $27.88; T. Charging, $24.02; J. Christenson, $26.02; W. Clark,
$33.88; K. Gerdes, $22.90; B. Goodfellow, $15.56; M. Hageman, $18.32; T. Heitpas, $15.56; C.
Hofland, $16.59; C. Koerlin, $20.74; J. McKibben, $27.88; T. Mumby, $22.90; C. Murphy,
$17.63; J. Nielsen, $21.86; J. Nutter, $22.90; T. Roach, $24.02; L. Sebring, $26.54; A. Skyberg,
$30.74; D. Steege, $41.92; S. Stulken, $24.02; S. Thelen, $22.90; R. Volkers, $22.90; D.
Wakeman, $37.95;
S. Anderson, $35.96; N. Axtell, $42.67; C. Carpenter, $33.15; M. Collins, $41.92; D.
DesLauriers, $39.96; L. Dickey, $39.96; A. Egeberg, $28.65; R. Foster, $39.96; C. Haakinson,
$39.96; A. Haberman, $32.89; B. Halvorson, $28.65; S. Hinricher, $28.65; I. Kruse, $39.96; N.
Maher, $26.02; R. Meyer, $16.04; J. Millard, $39.96; C. Nutter, $39.96; B. Pedersen, $39.96; T.
Rymerson, $22.90; C. Sandmeier, $34.68; B. Steffen, $39.96; T. Swanson, $44.92; V. Voegeli,
$39.96; J. Volkers, $39.96; M. Vrchota, $39.96; A. Zaug, $28.65.
New Hires: M. Hageman, $17.74; C. Hofland, $16.07; S. McKeown, $27.88; L. Reed, $41.92.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion was made by Hawley, seconded by Hansen to adjourn to executive session for the
purpose of discussing competitive service offerings, review communications 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 & Accounting Manager, presented a quarterly financial review of
second quarter 2021.
REVIEW OF 2022 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The staff presented the proposed 2022 Capital Improvement Program for all funds. No
action was taken.
SURPLUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND IT EQUIPMENT
Motion was made by Carruthers that the following Resolution No. 21-21 be approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 21 - 21
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:
Infinera Transport Equipment:
1 Model DTC ANSI Package (including DTC, Fan, PEN, Door & MCM)
1 Software configuration option 4.0
1 Management Control Module B kit (MCM-B)
1 Digital Line Modules – C Band
3 Tributary Adapter Modules (TAM-2-10GR)
6 Tributary Optical Modules (TOM-10G-SR0)
IT Equipment:
19 PC’s
2 Monitors
10 Tablets
3 Printers
15 Miscellaneous Network Equipment
2 Credit Card Processing Machines
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 9th day of August, 2021.
ATTEST:
_______________________________ ______________________________
Seth Hansen, Secretary Tim Harvey, President
The motion was seconded by Hawley. All members present voted in favor of the motion.
BIDS
AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS
CONDUCTOR
SWITCHGEAR
TRANSFORMERS
STREET LIGHT POLES/FIXTURES
Motion was made by Hansen, seconded by Hawley that authorization be given to
advertise for bids listed above. All members present voted in favor of the motion.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned.
ATTEST:
______________________________ _____________________________
Seth Hansen, Secretary Tim Harvey, President