Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

CITY OF FREMONT UTILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD APRIL 13, 2021 - 4:00 P.M. A meeting of the Utility and Infrastructure Board was held on April 13, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the 2nd floor meeting room at 400 East Military, Fremont, Nebraska and via Zoom. The meeting was preceded by publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune and the agenda displayed in the Municipal Building. The meeting was open to the public. A continually current copy of the agenda was available for public inspection at the office of the City Administrator, 400 East Military. The agenda was distributed to the Utility and Infrastructure Board on April 9, 2021 and posted, along with the supporting documents, on the City’s website. A copy of the open meeting law is posted continually for public inspection. ROLL CALL Roll call showed Board Members Sawtelle, Bolton, Wiese, and Larsen present. Shelso absent. 4 members present, 1 absent. Others in attendance included Brian Newton, City Administrator; Troy Schaben, Asst City Admin – Utility; Jody Sanders, Director of Finance; Keith Kontor, Water/Wastewater Supt.; Jeff Shanahan, Power Plant Supt.; Lottie Mitchell, Exec. Assist.; Al Kaspar, Elec. Dist. Supt.; and Scott Keene, Piper Sandler. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Member Bolton and seconded by Member Wiese to approve items 3 and 4 (Minutes from March 30, 2021 and Accounts Payable through April 13, 2021). Ayes: Bolton, Wiese, Larsen, and Sawtelle. Motion carried 4-0. CONSIDER REQUEST OF TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE FOR FREMONT HISPANIC FESTIVAL PARADE ON SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2021. Mitchell reviewed backup for this item. Moved by Member Wiese and seconded by Member Larsen to recommend City Council approve the request for the temporary street closure for the Fremont Hispanic Festival Parade on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Ayes: Bolton, Wiese, Larsen, and Sawtelle. Motion carried 4-0. CONSIDER CHANGE ORDER FOR PURCHASE OF SUBSTATION H CONTROL HOUSE. Kaspar gave overview. Moved by Member Wiese and seconded by Member Bolton to recommend City Council approve Change Order from Siemens Industry, Inc. in the amount of $69,870.00 for Substation H. Ayes: Bolton, Wiese, Larsen, and Sawtelle. Motion carried 4-0. CONSIDER VARIENCE REQUEST FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 904 N LOCUST STREET. Newton reviewed backup for this item. Moved by Member Bolton and seconded by Member Wiese to recommend City Council approve the variance request for property located at 904 N Locust Street. Ayes: Bolton, Wiese, Larsen, and Sawtelle. Motion carried 4-0. 1 CONSIDER COMBINED UTILITY BOND REFUNDING AND REISSUING. Sanders and Scott Keene gave overview. Moved by Member Bolton and seconded by Member Wiese to recommend City Council approve resolutions to call in Series 2014B and Series 2018 bonds for payment and approve Ordinance 5568 to reissue bonds. Ayes: Bolton, Wiese, Larsen, and Sawtelle. Motion carried 4-0. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE (NO BOARD ACTION IS REQUESTED). a. Newton gave update. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Member Wiese and seconded by Member Bolton to adjourn at 4:39 p.m. Ayes: Bolton, Wiese, Larsen, and Sawtelle. Motion carried 4-0. 2