ACTION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSIONERS

CITY OF TULARE

October 15, 2009

A regular meeting of the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners, City of Tulare, was held on Thursday, October 15, 2009, at 3:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers of the Civic Affairs Building.

COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:  Wayne Hinman, Scot Hillman, Darlene Jensen ^(3:13), Dick Johnson

COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:  Ron Quinn

STAFF PRESENT:  Darrel Pyle, Darlene Thompson, Mike Whitlock, Lew Nelson, Jennifer Gomez

              I.    CALL TO ORDER:

President Hinman called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.

            II.    CITIZEN’S REQUEST OR COMMENTS:

There were no comments given.

           III.    COMMUNICATIONS:

There were no items of communication.

           IV.   CONSENT CALENDAR:

It was moved by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Vice President Hillman, and unanimously carried that the items on the consent calendar be approved, except for item 3.

(1)      Approve minutes of the September 17, 2009 regular meeting.

(2)      Accept August Investment Report.

(3)      Adopt Resolution 09-15 authorizing an additional appropriation of funds for a special purpose.

(4)      Final acceptance of Project No. 06-07B and 07-08B, Well Equipment and Site Improvements for Well Site No. 40 (“E” Street) and Well Site No. 41 (WWTP) in the City of Tulare.

(5)      Authorize the Public Works Director to pre-order a FuelCell Energy DFC300MA fuel cell.

Items removed from consent:

(3)    Adopt Resolution 09-15 authorizing an additional appropriation of funds for a special purpose.  President Hinman removed the item for clarification.  Finance Director, Darlene Thompson explained that this is a cleanup item to finalize the 2008/09 budget.  Following further discussion, it was moved by Vice President Hillman, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, and unanimously approved to adopt Resolution 09-15.

           V.    GENERAL BUSINESS:

(1)      Receive an update report on implementation of the blue can recycling routes.  Public Works Director, Lew Nelson discussed the public’s reaction and the amount of recycling that has been picked up so far.  Distribution on the east side of town is almost complete.

           VI.    CLAIMS:

It was moved by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Jensen, and unanimously carried that the claims in the amount of $3,784,066.28 be approved as submitted.

         VII.    ITEMS OF BOARD INTEREST:

Public Works Director, Lew Nelson announced that the process in the new treatment plant is starting up this week with bacteria and algae being pumped from the domestic plant into the new plant.

Commissioner Jensen praised city employees Carlos Soto and Richard Garcia for stopping and assisting her ex-husband when he injured himself while disposing tree limbs.  He declined medical attention, but they also stayed and disposed their remaining limbs.

Commissioner Johnson spoke with Fire Chief Threlkeld regarding the flow meter test on fire hydrants, and the Fire Chief is willing to run a test using a hose to divert water to see if the results vary.

        VIII.    ADJOURNMENT

President Hinman adjourned the regular meeting at 3:32 p.m.

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President of the Board of Public Utilities

Commissioners of the City of Tulare

ATTEST:

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Secretary of the Board of

Public Utilities Commissioners