November 12, 2014
The Board of Trustees met for their regular meeting Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at 5:00 pm in the city meeting room. The meeting was called to order by Chairman DeShaw. Present were DeShaw,
Harris, Guthrie, Melchert and Tyler Cole. Absent, none. Motion by Guthrie, seconded by Harris, to approve the agenda and the minutes of the October meeting. Ayes, all. Carried. The following bills were presented for payment:
ELECTRIC:
PAYROLL
PAYROLL TAXES
DOUGLAS J MELCHERT
BHMG
BLACK HILLS ENERGY
LEICK SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
THE MINI MART
RESCO
RPGI
FLETCHER-REINHARDT CO
DAKOTA AMERICAN TRANSFORMER
CITY LAUNDERING CO
MIDWEST LAMP RECYCLING INC.
LYNNE MELCHERT
LECHTENBERG JANITORIAL SERVICE
CITIZENS STATE BANK
IOWA UTILITIES BOARD
LEADER PUBLICATIONS
USPS
CARDMEMBER SERVICE
US CELLULAR
WINDSTREAM
WELLMARK BCBS
TREAS STATE OF IOWA
LESS TAXES & INS
FED WH-SS-MED-IPERS
VISION ASSISTANCE
TRIP COIL
NOV BILLINGS
CHAIN SAW REPAIRS
GAS & BAGS
TOOLS & METER SOCKETS
PURCH PWR (360,325 kWh)
POLY TRANS PADS & POLE WRAP
2 PAD MNT TRANS. LESS CREDIT
MAT & TOWEL SERVICE
LAMP/BALLAST RECYCLING
TOTE
ROLL TOWELS
$ 8,184.45
4,588.70
405.00
359.80
85.00
98.93
378.12
818.70
19,610.31
476.24
1,210.00
72.15
252.89
8.53
83.46
MONTHLY CASH MGEMNT FEE 18.95
FY14 REMAINDER/FY15 ANNUAL EST. 452.10
PROCEEDINGS, RESOLUTION & SIGN. 153.64
OCT BILLS 96.90
INK CARTS & HP COMPUTER
NOV SERVICE
835.15
104.41
OCT BILLING
NOV HEALTH INS
OCT SALES TAX
218.90
258.00
768.00
WATER:
US CELLULAR
WINDSTREAM
WELLMARK BCBS
TREAS STATE OF IOWA
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC
BROWN SUPPLY INC
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL
KRAMER K TRUCKING LLC
J & R SUPPLY INC
NOV SERVICE
OCT BILLING
NOV HEALTH INS
OCT SALES TAX
METER, CPLGS & BALL VALVE
104.41
58.95
2,060.05
344.00
532.26
SS RPR CLMP, CORP STOP, VALVE, ETC 545.79
GALV FITTINGS 8.53
ROCK
TOPS, WTR LIDS, & CPLGS
300.03
450.08

November 12, 2014
K & L CONTRACTING
HAWKINS
MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
KEYSTONE LAB INC
BACKHOE - 132 1ST SW/113 CLVR NE 515.00
AZONE 15 (CHLORINE)
9/19-10/20/14 PUMPING & PWR
SAMPLE ANALYSIS
435.09
379.81
22.00
METER:
JOHN STUMPF DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00
Motion by Harris, seconded by Guthrie, to allow the bills as presented. Ayes, all. Carried.
Supt Melchert reported on the following items:
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New water lines have been put in at 112 Cascade St SE, 113 Culver Rd NE and 132 First St SW.
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New UG service installed at 113 Culver Rd NE.
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Replacement of the overhead distribution line behind 309 Culver Rd NE with new UG is in the process.
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Altorfer was here to perform the annual maintenance on the CAT engine. Everything was in order.
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Power plant and well houses have been winterized.
A brief discussion was held concerning the water line to be installed north of Jackson St NE.
The revised Water Rules and Regulations were reviewed. The revised rules state that the customer is responsible to the main rather than to the curb stop. Following a short discussion, Guthrie moved, seconded by Harris, to approve the rules as revised. Ayes, all. Carried.
Tyler Cole was present to meet with the Board for his 6 month employment evaluation. Supt. Melchert removed himself from the meeting while the Board talked to Cole. In accordance with the initial hire benefits offered, Harris made a motion, seconded by Guthrie, to increase Cole’s wages by $500 per year starting 12/1/14. Ayes, all. Carried.
Harris asked Melchert if anything has been received from ITC for the fuel reimbursement promised for generating during their line build. He responded that nothing has been received as yet.
Supt Melchert made a note to the Board that in 2015 the watertower is scheduled to be painted.
1,998,000 gallons of water were pumped in October, using 64.45 gallons of chlorine.
Delinquent accounts were discussed. Meeting adjourned at 5:45 pm.
Receipts for October: Balance 10/31/14:
Electric
Water
Meter
Sales tax
$54,038.13
6,133.56
200.00
1,280.31
MMG
Investments
79.64
$31,811.42
86,054.00
6,099.00
875.93
151,090.02
35,000.00
________________________________ Secretary ________________________________ Chairman

November 12, 2014