Village of Freeburg Electric Committee met August 16.
Here is the minutes as provided by the committee:
The meeting of the Electric Committee was called to order at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 by Chairman Matt Trout. Committee members present Were Chairman Matt Trout, Trustee Denise Albers, Trustee Mike Blaies, Trustee Lisa Meehling, Mayor Seth Speiser, Village Clerk Jerry Menard, Trustee Ray Matchett, Trustee Dean Pruett, Public Works Director John Tolan (absent), Head Lineman Shane Krauss (absent), Village Administrator Tony Funderburg and Office Manager Julie Polson.
A. Old Business:
1. Approval of July 12, 2017 Minutes: Trustee Lisa Meehling motioned to approve the July 12, 2O17 minutes and Trustee Denise Albers seconded the motion. All voting yea, the motion carried.
2. Surplus Equipment: Trustee Trout advised we have four vehicles that Shane would like to surplus using Purple Wave: 1998 Ford Crown Victoria, 1993 Ford F250, 1983 Chevy Custom Delux 10 and a 2004 Chevy Impala, Village Administrator Tony Funderbug stated if we Want to use Purple Wave, we would need to pass that in ordinance form. Tony explained with Purple Wave, they do all the work. Ibid is run through the state and Shane does a lot of Work for that one. Ibid's rate is 4.5%. The committee agreed if Purple Wave's rate is comparable, We will use them.
Trustee Lisa Meehling motioned to recommend to the full Board the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria, 1993 Ford F250, 1983 Cheuy Custom Delux 10 and 2004 Chevy Impala be surplussed using Purple Wave and Trustee Dean Pruett seconded the motion. All voting yea, the motion carried.
3. New Electric Customers: There was nothing new on this.
4. Customer Issues: There was nothing new on this.
5. Electric Infrastructure for New Subdivisions: Tony advised it is pretty clear the new subdivision is going to start within the next year. He stated they revised the proposed platto show the entrances were moved and there was a stub out to Bozeman Lane. We have agreed to get rid of the easement when we start phase 2.
6. Black Start Handbook: Trustee Trout stated Shane will be meeting with BHM&G soon to discuss the details and procedures to be included.
7. Urge Testing: Per Shane, overall the test went well. They had a problem with an electric motor that drives the jacket water pump on #6. The problem was corrected quickly and We Won't have any penalties with IMEA. For those cities with issues, we were the fastest city to come back online. We are currently undergoing the MISO generation.
B. New Business:
1. Grade School and High School Electric Efficiency Program Applications: Shane discussed this with both John and Tony. We felt that we should grant both schools their full amount. We currently have $19,648 available to use for incentives. The grade school requested $2,670 and the high School requested $4,650 for a total of $7,320.
Trustee Lisa Meehling motioned to recommend to the full Board granting the grade school's request of $2,670 and the high school's request of $4,650 for the Electric Efficiency Program and Trustee Mike Blaies seconded the motion. All voting yea, the motion carried.
2. Apprentice Linemen Matt Amann and Andy loan Step Increase: Shane is recommending that Matt Amann and Andy Tolan receive their step increase to Level 2 apprentice retroactive to time of completion.
Trustee Lisa Meehling motioned to recommend to the full Board Matt Amann receive his step increase to Level 2 Apprentice retroactive to August 1, 2017 at $26.69 per hour and also that Andy Tolan receive his step increase to Level 2 Apprentice retroactive to August 15, 2017 at $26.69 per hour and Trustee Mike Blaies seconded the motion. All Voting yea, the motion carried.
Tony wanted to clarify our agreement with AZavar. We are going to continue to Work with them on everything except for the sales tax and that has been cleared up. This will help ensure that We receive all revenues that we should.
C, General Concerns: None.
D. Public Participation: None.
E. Adjourn: Trustee Lisa Meehling motioned to adjourn at 5:45 p.m. and Trustee Denise
Albers seconded the motion. All voting yea, the motion carried.
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