City Council Minutes 09-25-2017 SpecialMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, September 25, 2017 — 5:15 p.m.
Academy Room
City Hall - Monticello Community Center
Present: Brian Stumpf, Jim Davidson, Bill Fair, Charlotte Gabler, Lloyd Hilgart
Absent: None
Others: City staff: Jeff O'Neill, Wayne Oberg, Shibani Bisson, Rachel Leonard, Tom
Moores, Sarah Rathlisberger, Tracy Ergen, Matt Theisen, and Jim Thares
Others: Chuck Keyes and Peg Becker, Veolia; Bradford Pete -Hill and Rob
Martine, NRG
1. Call to Order
Mayor Brian Stumpf called the special meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
2. WWTP Management Update
Wayne Oberg began with a presentation. He distributed a handout to the City Council
which included a schedule of charges of services by Veolia and a schedule for comparing
costs to operate the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Mr. Oberg noted a savings of
$1411293.16 by transferring management to the city from Veolia. Peg Becker and Chuck
Keyes, Veolia, were present for any questions. It was noted that Veolia reduced their
proposed fee by $30,000 which would be deducted from the above number. The Council
discussed the management choices and the risks involved with the city taking over
management. Staff feels confident that they can handle the management of the facility. It
was mentioned that only 5% of cities contract out management of their WWTP. Tracy
Ergen added that the city has interviewed two viable candidates for WWTP Manager. It
was suggested that the City Council be present for their second interview. Mayor Stumpf
suggested that this interview take place before the next City Council meeting.
3. Solar Discussion — Presentation by NRG
Wayne Oberg opened up with a short presentation. A contract with NRG is on the regular
meeting agenda for approval. He introduced Bradford Pete -Hill and Rob Martine, NRG,
who presented the proposal from NRG. Mr. Martine commented on the history of NRG,
its diverse customer base, how community solar works, and an overview of the program.
There was discussion about rates and savings for the city, the termination policy, and a
construction start date.
4. Adjournment
By consensus the meeting was adjourned at 6:20 pan.
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Recorder: Jennifer Schreiber
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