October 20, 2015 Fort Pierce Utilities Authority
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Call to Order - MEETING TO ORDER
Opening Prayer by Pastor Donnelyn of St. James Christian Academy.
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF A QUORUM
**Lois Wolfe to present the 2015 Best Places to Work Trophy awarded to Fort Pierce Utilities Authority as one of the 12 area businesses to be award this in St. Lucie County.
**Jan Widmayer to present the Hometown News 2015 Readers Choice awarded to the Manatee Observation and Education Center for the Best Environmental Learning Center and Best Gifts & Collectibles Store.
Call to Order
MEETING TO ORDEROpening Prayer by Pastor Donnelyn of St. James Christian Academy.
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF A QUORUM
**Lois Wolfe to present the 2015 Best Places to Work Trophy awarded to Fort Pierce Utilities Authority as one of the 12 area businesses to be award this in St. Lucie County.
**Jan Widmayer to present the Hometown News 2015 Readers Choice awarded to the Manatee Observation and Education Center for the Best Environmental Learning Center and Best Gifts & Collectibles Store.
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Item A - SET THE AGENDA.
Item A
SET THE AGENDA.
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Item B - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 22, 2015.
Item B
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:1. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 22, 2015.
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Item C - COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC.
Item C
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC.
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Consent Agenda - 1. Excuse Glynda Cavalcanti from this meeting because she is out of town.
2. Approve Budget Transfer of $41,600 for the North US 1 Water Main project.
3. Approve Budget Transfer of $130,000 from contingency for the Lift Station A Odor Control Project.
4. POA 16-24: Approve the purchase of twelve Panasonic Toughpads in the amount of $39,624 from QuestingHound Technology Partners, LLC of Deerfield Beach, Florida under GSA Contract Number GS-35F-0143R.
Consent Agenda
1. Excuse Glynda Cavalcanti from this meeting because she is out of town. 2. Approve Budget Transfer of $41,600 for the North US 1 Water Main project.
3. Approve Budget Transfer of $130,000 from contingency for the Lift Station A Odor Control Project.
4. POA 16-24: Approve the purchase of twelve Panasonic Toughpads in the amount of $39,624 from QuestingHound Technology Partners, LLC of Deerfield Beach, Florida under GSA Contract Number GS-35F-0143R.
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Item E - LETTERS OF APPRECIATION:
1. Letters were received from Gary Porter of the Treasure Coast Food Bank thanking Wanda Magnuson, Lori Bianco, Val Sirmons, and Karissa Ware from Customer Service for volunteering their time to help “Pack the House” for the food bank.
2. A letter was received from Mustard Seed Ministries thanking FPUA for donating lobby chairs to them.
Item E
LETTERS OF APPRECIATION: 1. Letters were received from Gary Porter of the Treasure Coast Food Bank thanking Wanda Magnuson, Lori Bianco, Val Sirmons, and Karissa Ware from Customer Service for volunteering their time to help “Pack the House” for the food bank.
2. A letter was received from Mustard Seed Ministries thanking FPUA for donating lobby chairs to them.
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Item G1 - Approve the review and recommendations from Siver Insurance Consultants setting forth the terms and conditions of the 2016 Employee Benefit Plan. The cost of the Plan is estimated to be $3,594,966 in calendar year 2016, which is net of amounts contributed by employees, retirees, and COBRA participants.
Item G1
Approve the review and recommendations from Siver Insurance Consultants setting forth the terms and conditions of the 2016 Employee Benefit Plan. The cost of the Plan is estimated to be $3,594,966 in calendar year 2016, which is net of amounts contributed by employees, retirees, and COBRA participants.
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Item G3 - Approve the Payment Processing Agreement with PayNearMe MT, Inc. for off-site payment locations in an amount of $1.25 per transaction of $0 to $1,000. The initial term of the Agreement is from October 13, 2015, to October 12, 2016, with automatic quarterly renewals.
Item G3
Approve the Payment Processing Agreement with PayNearMe MT, Inc. for off-site payment locations in an amount of $1.25 per transaction of $0 to $1,000. The initial term of the Agreement is from October 13, 2015, to October 12, 2016, with automatic quarterly renewals.
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Item G4 - Approve a decrease to the Purchased Gas Adjustment of $0.05 per ccf from -$0.05 per ccf to -$0.10 per ccf, effective November 1, 2015.
Item G4
Approve a decrease to the Purchased Gas Adjustment of $0.05 per ccf from -$0.05 per ccf to -$0.10 per ccf, effective November 1, 2015.
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Item G5 - Financial Operating Results August 2015 – For Information Only.
Item G5
Financial Operating Results August 2015 – For Information Only.
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Item G6 - Rate Comparison for August 2015 – For Information Only.
Item G6
Rate Comparison for August 2015 – For Information Only.
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Item G7 - Approve a decrease to the Power Cost Adjustment of $1 per 1,000 kWh, from -$4 to -$5 per 1,000 kWh, effective November 1, 2015.
Item G7
Approve a decrease to the Power Cost Adjustment of $1 per 1,000 kWh, from -$4 to -$5 per 1,000 kWh, effective November 1, 2015.
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Item I - Adopt Resolution No. UA 2015-13: A Resolution amending, superseding, and rescinding the Schedule of Rates for Electric Services furnished by Fort Pierce Utilities Authority, Fort Pierce, Florida, in Resolution No. UA 2014-03, in accordance with the Charter of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, Article XII; amending the Economic Development Electric Service Rate Schedule; and providing for an effective date hereof.
Item I
Adopt Resolution No. UA 2015-13: A Resolution amending, superseding, and rescinding the Schedule of Rates for Electric Services furnished by Fort Pierce Utilities Authority, Fort Pierce, Florida, in Resolution No. UA 2014-03, in accordance with the Charter of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, Article XII; amending the Economic Development Electric Service Rate Schedule; and providing for an effective date hereof.
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Item J - DIRECTOR:
1. FMPA Audit Response Report – September 25, 2015 – For Information Only.
Item J
DIRECTOR:1. FMPA Audit Response Report – September 25, 2015 – For Information Only.
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Item K - ATTORNEY
Item K
ATTORNEY
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Item L - COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
ADJOURN.
Item L
COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERSADJOURN.
