Dave Blanton

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Glen Kuhlemier

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Pat Stachowiak

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Jim Simpson

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City Administrator, Richard Downey

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Issue

Discussion

Plan of Action

Work in progress

Jim reviewed with the Committee the power outage on February 26, 2004 to replace utility poles.  The Southeast corner was out of power for approximately 55 minutes.  Jim also reported another outage on March 5, 2004 due to ComEd feeder line @ Ave A and Centennial Park which had a jumper break due to high winds.  The area affected north of Prophetstown Road and east of 14^th Avenue. The power was off at 8:18 a.m. and restored at 8:45 a.m.

No action necessary.

Update on fiber optics

Jim had attended a meeting the same day with the IMBCA.  Mr. Simpson reported the I-88 fiber cost has been reduced from $36,000.00 to $26,000.00 due to equal share breakdown of members.  NIU has become an associate’s member of IMBCA, but would like to become a full member.  Next meeting will April 7, 2004 – Mr. O’Donnell will be leaving @ approximately 10:00 for the meeting.  Jim will be meeting with Richard Downey on March 31, 2004 @ 1:00 for an update.

No action necessary.

Purchase Orders

Committee reviewed purchase order for High Voltage Tester in the amount of $11,600.00.  The Committee also reviewed the purchase order for 96 electric meters in the amount of $11,040.00.  The Electric Committee approved both purchase orders.

City Council approval on the Consent Agenda

Loan to the General Fund

Discussion for the second loan for $300,000.00 from the Electric to the General Fund @ 2% - payments starting 2006.  This would be the second installment from last years $600,000.00 with the first $300,000.00 starting in 2005 @ 2%.

Committee agreed to the loan only if it is absolutely necessary.  Requires City Council approval.

Review average over 12-month period on Utility Bills

Lengthy discussion on the subject of 12-month average versus previous same month previous year.

Mr. Simpson plans to contact the IMEA for a comparison.

Update on billing errors

The next meeting we will have Conny from the Billing Office have a list of billing errors, non-reads and automatic meter readings.

Chairman will contact Conny as to what will be needed for the next Electric Committee Meeting.

Executive Session to discuss personnel issues

Went into executive session @ 7:02 p.m. – present Pat Stachowiak, Richard Downey, Jim Simpson and Dave Blanton.  Returned to regular session @ 7:20 p.m.