Water and Light: August 2007

Water & Light Committee Meeting
Regular Monthly Meeting
Wednesday August 29, 2007
6:30 P.M. at 15 Old 92
Minutes

Members Present: Tom Cothard, Barb Jacobson, and John Sornson
Staff: Scott George, Superintendent; John Rasmussen, Line Foreman; and Jake Oakie WPPI

1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Tom Cothard at 6:30 P.M.

2. Motion by Sornson, 2nd by Cothard to approve the July 29 minutes as printed. The minutes were approved with a date change and should read July 25, 2007, Amended minutes were approved unanimously.

3. Jake Oakie (WPPI) gave a brief presentation on what is going on at WPPI. He also presented an overview of new programs being offered.

4. Sornson water rate reduction for new seeding. After a brief discussion Cothard motioned, 2nd by Jacobson, to approve the water rate reduction for new seeding for Mr. Sornson. Motion failed on a roll call vote: Cothard No, Jacobson Yes, and Sornson Abstained.

5. Roger Berg was present in regards to possible funding from public benefits monies for a wind powered aeration pump. Project was recommended to committee by the Public Benefits Committee. Although the project does not fit within general guidelines for public benefits, it was felt it would be good Public Relations for the community. The project is very visible when entering the city from the South (213). Motion by Jacobson, 2nd by Cothard. Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote in favor to fund $1456.50 of the project.

6. Superintendent report - Main Street Water Main is 90% complete; Maple Street is complete; County Road M Rebuild is 90% complete; Downtown Street Lighting power feed has been started; North Prairie Project has been started; and the Union-Townline Substation grading has been started.

7. On a motion by Jacobson, 2nd by Sornson the meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

Prepared by:
Scott E. George, Water & Light Superintendent

The minutes are not official until approved by the Water & Light Committee at their next regular meeting.