Minutes: Water and Light Committee: April 25, 2007

Water& Light Committee Meeting

Regular Monthly Meeting

Wednesday April 25,2007

6:30 P.M. At City Hall 31 S. Madison St.

Minutes

Members Present Tom Cothard Chair and John Sornson

Staff: Scott George Superintendent, John Rasmussen foreman and Dan Wietecha City Admin.

Also Present were Laurie Welch and Gary Haltaufderheide from Eco Energy, Bruce Beth and Pete Johnson from Forster Eng., Fred Juergens Alderperson, Sandy Decker Mayor, Kenneth P. Reese Evansville Vet. , Matthew and Jim Haddinger from Haddinger Farms, Eric Kostecki from WPPI and Heidi Carvan from the Public Benefits Comm.

Chairperson Cothard called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.
Motion by Sornson 2nd by Cothard to approve the March 28, 2007 Water & Light Minutes motion carried 2-0
Citizens concerns Jim and Matt Haddinger expressed concerns about locating Water & Lights new Substation close to their farm on Co. Rd. M and the possible problems it may near a dairy farm create. Ken Reese also spoke about concerns on farms in low-lying areas. Bruce Beth addressed their concerns about substations near farms. After some discussion it was decided to continue with the substation project with construction to begin on or about July 1, 2007.


Eric Kostecki, Laurie Welch and Gary Haltaufdlerheide spoke about the possibility of locating Wind Farms in the area. This was information only and no action taken.

Heidi Carvin from the Public Benefits Comm.

Recommended the W&L Comm. Provide low-income weatherization assistance for a low-income rental house owned by Ed Francois. Heidi requested funding 80% of the approx.$8000.00 project. After some discussion Motion by Cothard 2nd by Sornson to provide 65%funding for the project carried 2-0
Discussion and Motion by Cothard 2nd Sornson to approve bid by Great Lakes line builders in the amount of $165,375.00 for the Co Rd. M Electric rebuild labor carried 2-0

Discussion and Motion by Sornson 2nd by Cothard to approve the bid of Rock Road Companies in the amount of $ 1,292,908.70 for the Improvements and Utility Extensions on Co. Rd. M contingent upon city approved Subcontractor carried 2-0. Comm. indicated there confidence in Globe

Discussion and Motion by Sornson 2nd by Cothard to approve the contract with Litewire for Internet service Carried 2-0

Discussion on Renewable Energy Rider of $ 3.00 per 150 KWH block of power. This is an option available to all Water & Light customers. Information only no action was taken.
Committee Report from Chair Cothard. Tom asked about the disconnect list. Scott informed him that there were 9 to do and they would be done on Thursday Apr.26
Committee Report from Superintendent George. Scott stated that the new water main on West Main St. is in and a safe sample has been received. The contractor has started on the sewer portion.
Motion to adjourn by Sornson 2nd by Cothard at 7:44 P.M.
These minutes are not official until approved by the Water & Light Committee.

Submitted by John A. Rasmussen