NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING
Government Body:
Winterset Municipal Utilities
Date of Meeting:
March 18, 2013
Time of Meeting:
8:30 A.M.
Place of Meeting:
Electric Generation Plant, 321 N. 1st St.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the above-mentioned governmental body will
meet at the date, time and place above set out. The tentative agenda for said meeting is as follows:
AGENDA:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Call to order, roll call
Approval of agenda
Minutes of meetings
General Manager Report
Resolution Appointing SIMECA Representative
Election of Board officers
Water Superintendent Report
Electric Superintendent Report
Claims
DMWW, WWD and WMU water service agreement discussion & approval
Added items for discussion…
The Board of Trustees of the Winterset Municipal Utilities, Winterset, Iowa, met
on March 18, 2013 in accordance with the above Notice & Call of Public Meeting.
Chairman Dave LaGrange called the meeting to order with the following members of
the Board in attendance.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Gerrit Vrieze, Kendall Kerns, Dave LaGrange
None
Others in attendance, Chuck Johnson, Utility Electric Superintendent, Steve
Benshoof, Utility Water Superintendent, and Dave Braga.
Chairman LaGrange asked for approval of the agenda, Trustee Vrieze moved the
agenda be approved with the addition of DMWW, WWD and WMU water service
agreement item. Seconded by Trustee Kerns. Roll call vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
LaGrange, Kerns and Vrieze
None
Chairman LaGrange stated the minutes from the, February 18th & March 7th
meetings had been provided to the board. Trustee Kerns wished to make a correction to
the March 7th meeting concerning his presence at the meeting. Trustee Vrieze moved to
approve the minutes with those corrections. Seconded by Trustee Kerns. Roll call vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
LaGrange, Kerns and Vrieze
None
Mr. Wesselmann was asked to give his report to the board. Mr. Wesselmann
reported that he received a time line from Matt Castor for the containment landowner
agreement. Mr. Wesselmann stated that Chuck and he were meeting with DGR March
21st about the preliminary engineering on the next phase of the electric underground
project. Mr. Wesselmann reviewed the projects and priorities list with the board.
Chairman LaGrange asked Mr. Wesselmann to address the next agenda item, the
Resolution Appointing SIMECA Representative. Mr. Wesselmann stated that with the change of
Electric Supt. the board needs to appoint a new representative to the SIMECA Board. After due
consideration and discussion, Trustee Kerns introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption, seconded by Board Member Vrieze. The Chairman put the question
upon the adoption of said resolution, and the roll being called, the following Board
Members voted:
Ayes: Gerrit Vrieze, Dave LaGrange, Kendall Kerns
Nays: None.
Whereupon, the Chairman declared the resolution duly adopted as hereinafter
set out.
RESOLUTION # 31813
RESOLUTION APPOINTING SIMECA REPRESENTATIVE
WHEREAS the Winterset Municipal Utilities is a member of the South Iowa Municipal
Electric Cooperative Association (SIMECA) and shall appoint a representative to the SIMECA
Board.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Winterset Municipal
Utilities that Electric Superintendent Chuck Johnson be hereby appointed as our representative to
the SIMECA Board.
Passed and approved this 18th day of March 2013.
_________________________________
Dave LaGrange, Chairman
Attest:
________________________________
Stephen Wesselmann, General Manager
Chairman LaGrange asked for nominations for chairman. Trustee Vrieze moved
to approve Dave LaGrange as chairman. Seconded by Trustee Kerns. Roll call vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
LaGrange, Kerns and Vrieze
None
Chairman LaGrange moved to approve Gerrit Vrieze as Vice-Chairman.
Seconded by Trustee Kerns. Roll call vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
LaGrange, Kerns and Vrieze
None
Mr. Benshoof was asked to give the report on the water department. Mr.
Benshoof presented the written report to the board and reported that they had the
turbidimeter fixed. Mr. Benshoof stated that they fixed a main break on 7th and E.
Benton. Mr. Benshoof reported that they have been dealing with taste and odor problem
from the first flow of water into the lake. Mr. Benshoof stated that they were getting the
problems under control. Mr. Benshoof stated that they were cutting trees at the plant
and along the lake road. Mr. Benshoof reported that he is starting to get bids for the
water plant fence.
Mr. Johnson was asked to give the report on the electric department. Mr.
Johnson presented the written report to the board and reported that they have finished
wrecking out the SE feeder primary wires. Mr. Johnson stated that they have also
started pulling some poles in the project area. Mr. Johnson reported that they assisted
the city crews with cutting down dead trees around the city. Mr. Johnson stated that he
was getting bids for the generator exhaust emission modifications that will need to be
done and has applied for an extension of the deadline to complete these changes with
the EPA.
Trustee Vrieze stated he had reviewed the claims. Trustee Vrieze moved to
approve the following list of claims. Seconded by Trustee Kerns . Roll call vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
LaGrange, Kerns and Vrieze
None
UTILITIES
ELECTRIC
PLANT:
Breedings Hardware, hdw supplies
Card Services, flag
CenturyLink, phone service
City of Winterset, salaries
City of Winterset, salaries
Doc’s Soft Water, office supplies
Iowa Assn of Municipal Utilities, CIASSO dues
MidAmerican Energy, gas service
MidAmerican Energy, gas service
SIMECA, purchase power
The Bakery Unlimited, mtg supplies
Wiegert Disposal, garbage service
Winterset Oil Co., gasoline
DISTRIBUTION:
Agriland FS Inc., gasoline
Bernal Bumbarger, rebate
Border States Electric Supply, line supplies
Breedings Hardare, hdw supplies/safety boots
Brian & Holly Fairholm, rebate
Brittains Std Parts, truck maint
Card Services, first aid supplies/mtg expenses
Carquest of Winterset, floor mats
CenturyLink, phone service
City of Winterset, salaries
City of Winterset, salaries
David Capps, reimb safety glasses
Dean Thompson, rebate
Dueco Inc., shims
Fareway Stores, rebate
Fletcher Reinhartd Co., line supplies
Iowa One Call, locates
Julie Woods, rebate
Leonard Thompson, rebate
MidAmerican Energy, gas service
Nancy Trask, rebate
Skarshaug Testing Lab, safety gloves/wire stripper
WESCO, line supplies/street lights/equipment
Wiegert Disposal, garbage service
Winterset Oil Co., gasoline
ACCOUNTING/COLLECTION:
Brian Wright, deposit refund
Brian Wright, interest
City of Winterset, reimb garbage
City of Winterset, reimb internal
City of Winterset, reimb sewer
City of Winterset, salaries
City of Winterset, salaries
Nathan McKinney, deposit refund
Nathan McKinney, interest
Postmaster, postage
Trevor Nelson, deposit refund
Trevor Nelson, interest
57.69
69.96
195.13
1,898.25
2,102.64
5.89
232.48
31.63
712.69
191,463.93
13.50
36.75
397.13
50.94
25.00
588.50
217.00
25.00
138.80
107.71
95.92
22.71
10,947.96
9,888.62
125.00
95.00
60.54
42,157.00
1,127.52
5.85
35.00
35.00
266.45
100.00
312.71
2,426.33
30.00
397.12
75.00
3.75
2,028.10
853.19
8,007.83
1,018.60
730.92
75.00
2.48
541.04
75.00
3.75
Wayne Caudle, deposit refund
Wayne Caudle, interest
Winterset Municipal Utilities, deposit forf
Winterset, Municipal Utilities, interest
ADMINISTRATION:
Card Services, cellphone
City of Winterset reimb internal
City of Winterset, benefits
City of Winterset, benefits
City of Winterset, salaries
City of Winterset, salaries
City of Winterset, transfer
Iowa Assn of Municipal Utilities, membership dues/energy audits
Madison Co Chamber of Commerce, EVP contribution
Water fund, reimb utilities
Winterset Madisonian, pub
LIABILITY:
Electric Revenue Bond Sinking, transfer
Electric System Improvement, transfer
DEBT SERVICE:
SIMECA, debt service
SALES:
Jason Purscell, deposit refund
WATER
PLANT:
Agriland FS Inc., gasoline
Agriland FS Inc., tank repairs
Breedings Hardware, hdw supplies
Brittains Std Parts, testing supplies
Carbon Central LLC, chemicals
CenturyLink, phone
Chem-Sult Inc., chemicals
City of Winterset, salaries
City of Winterset, salaries
Hach Co, lab testing
Iowa Rural Water Assn, reg
Mellen & Associates, equip repairs
Signature Wireless, internet service
State Hygienic Laboratory AR, lab testing
USA Blue Book, service kit
Wiegert Disposal, garbage service
Winterset Oil Co, gasoline
Winterset Oil Co., utilities
Zee Medical Inc, first aid supplies
DISTRIBUTION:
MidAmerican Energy, gas service
City of Winterset, salaries
City of Winterset, salaries
Agriland FS Inc., gasoline
Breedings Hdw , hdw supplies/safety boots
Iowa One Call, locates
Martin Marietta, rock
Municipal Supply Inc., line supplies
CenturyLink, phone service
Utility Service Co Inc., tank maint
Wiegert Disposal, garbage service
Winterset Oil Co., gasoline
Iowa Dept of Natural Resources, exam fee
Carquest of Winterset, vehicle maint
The Bakery Unlimited, safety mtg supplies
Iowa Dept of Natural Resources, exam fee
75.00
9.05
225.00
6.85
209.70
853.19
12,233.55
2,383.35
1,993.36
2,833.38
15,810.00
6,390.00
468.75
7,972.25
239.39
36,845.42
5,500.00
17,000.00
51.75
148.35
214.95
19.76
25.49
2,628.00
146.15
5,487.64
3,779.13
3,911.76
725.60
400.00
4123.00
44.95
192.00
159.25
60.00
324.66
7,972.25
93.15
266.44
6,165.28
6,427.69
148.34
214.83
5.85
90.19
109.80
22.70
53,272.82
30.00
447.94
30.00
108.09
13.50
20.00
ACCOUNTING/COLLECTION:
City of Winterset, reimb internal
City of Winterset, salaries
City of Winterset, salaries
Postmaster, postage
853.19
1,018.60
730.92
541.03
ADMINISTRATION:
Card Services, cellphone
City of Winterset, benefits
City of Winterset, benefits
City of Winterset, reimb internal
City of Winterset, salaries
City of Winterset, salaries
City of Winterset, transfer
Iowa Assn of Municipal Utilities, CIASSO dues
Madison C Chamber of Commerce, EVP contribution
Policyworks, lobbyist mileage/lobbyist
Winterset Madisonian, pub
TRANSFERS:
Water Revenue Bond Sinking, transfer
Water System Improvement Fund, transfer
WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT FUND
PLANT:
Shive-Hattery Inc., engineer fees
TOTAL REVENUE
ELECTRIC:
$404,196.20
WATER:
$127,056.02
209.70
10,185.14
2,140.94
853.19
1,993.37
2,833.36
1,190.00
232.49
156.25
4,031.64
239.39
22,249.17
5,000.00
20,138.45
Chairman LaGrange asked Mr. Wesselmann to address the next agenda item, the
DMWW, WWD & WMU water service agreement discussion and approval. Mr.
Wesselmann stated that although the board had previously approved the agreement, he
had received an updated form of the agreement that differs from the version the board
approved. Chairman LaGrange asked for a motion to approve entering into the
agreement with the attorney’s approval of the new version. Trustee Vrieze moved to
approve the DMWW, WWD and WMU water service agreement with the attorney’s
approval. Seconded by Trustee Kerns. Roll call vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
LaGrange, Kerns and Vrieze
None
The date of the next regular meeting was set for 8:30 AM, Monday, April 15, 2013
at Light Plant. Being no further business, the Chairman declared the meeting was now
adjourned.
_______________________________
Dave LaGrange, Chairman
Attest:
____________________________________
Stephen Wesselmann, General Manager