METROPOLITAN UTILITIES DISTRICT Committee Meetings

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1 METROPOLITAN UTILITIES DISTRICT Committee Meetings 8:15 a.m. July 12, 2017 AGENDA 1. Roll Call 2. Open Meetings Act Notice Construction and Operations Friend, Frost, Cavanaugh 1. Capital Expenditures [Ron Reisner, SVP Chief Operations Officer] Tab 5 2. Acceptance of Contracts and Payment of Final Estimates [Ron Reisner, SVP Chief Operations Officer] Tab 6 3. Bids on Materials and Contracts [Jon Zellars, Director of Purchasing ] Tab 7 4. Update on Capital Improvement Plans for Platte South and Florence Water Treatment Plants [Jim Shields, VP - Water Operations & Mike Koenig, Director of Water Production & Pumping] Services and Extensions Howard, Frost, McGowan 1. Main Extensions [Ron Reisner, SVP Chief Operations Officer] Tab 8 Personnel Committee Friend, Howard, Cavanaugh 1. Promotional Increases and Ratifications [Pat Tripp, VP - Human Resources] Tab 9 Safety and Security Cavanaugh, Dowd, Friend 1. Safety Update [Steve Ausdemore, VP Safety & Security]

2 METROPOLITAN UTILITIES DISTRICT Special Board Meeting 9:00 a.m. July 12, 2017 AGENDA 1. Roll Call 2. Open Meetings Act Notice 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval of Minutes Committee and Regular Board Meetings, June 7, 2017 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES & EXTENSIONS PERSONNEL BOARD 5. Capital Expenditures 6. Acceptance of Contract and Payment of Final Estimates 7. Bids on Materials and Contracts 8. Main Extensions 9. Promotional Increases and Ratifications 10. Other Matters of District Business for Discussion 11. Collective Bargaining Strategy Session & Real Estate Negotiations (CLOSED SESSION) 12. Termination Hearing (POTENTIAL CLOSED SESSION)

3 METROPOLITAN UTILITIES DISTRICT Minutes of Committee Meetings June 7, 2017 Roll Call Chairman Begley called the Committee Meetings to order at 8:15 a.m. On a roll call vote, the following members were present: Tim Cavanaugh Jim Begley Tom Dowd Dave Friend Jack Frost Mike McGowan Gwen Howard Scott Keep, Secretary and President Also present were various members of the staff, representatives from IBEW #1521, and other members of the public. Open Meetings Act Notice Chairman Begley advised those in attendance that a copy of the Open Meetings Act was posted in the rear of the Board Room. Recognition of Partnership 4 Kids Mentors Mr. Begley recognized District employees who volunteer their time through the Partnership 4 Kids organization to serve as mentors to children currently in grade schools and middle schools in the Omaha area. Those who were recognized received certificates and included Raied Stanley, Stephanie Mueller, Julie Thacker, Debbie Hunter, Chery; Miller, Wendy Solorio, and Cindy Bacon. Insurance and Pensions - McGowan, Howard. Frost Mr. Schaffart reviewed the District's six insurance policies that renew on June 15, 2017, which pertain to its property, equipment breakdown, data processing equipment, LNG/Propane caverns and contents, construction equipment and auto/fleet. In February of 2017, subsequent to an RFP process, the Board approved Aon Risk Solutions as the sole provider of insurance brokerage services on behalf of the District. Aon's strategy for the District's 2017 renewal was to combine policies, where appropriate, into a consolidated program with the objectives of improved coverage and reduced cost. Aon was successful in this endeavor, resulting in 9.1 % savings as compared with expiring premiums/fees. Committee Meetings & Regular Board Meeting June 7, 2017 Page 1of8

4 Construction and Operations - Friend, Frost. Cavanaugh Mr. Reisner reviewed the proposed capital expenditures, as outlined in his letter to the Committee dated May 25, Mr. Reisner reviewed the Change Order No. 2 pertaining to the 36 1 h & Edna Streets pump station roof replacement project as outlined in Mr. O'Brien's letter to the Committee dated May 16, Mr. Reisner reviewed the acceptance of contracts and payment of final estimates as outlined in his letter dated May 25, Mr. Zellars reviewed the bids on materials and contracts as outlined in his letter to the Committee dated May 26, Services and Extensions - Howard, Frost. McGowan Mr. Reisner reviewed the proposed main extensions in his letter to the Committee dated May 25, Judiciary and Legislative - Dowd. Friend. Howard Mr. Kubat reported on the status of legislative bills of interest to the District following the conclusion of the 2017 Legislative Session, as outlined in his Final Legislative Report to the Committee dated May 30, Mr. Bucher reviewed the proposed settlement pertaining to civil litigation with Graham Construction as outlined in Mr. Mendenhall's letter dated May 30, Mr. Bucher informed the Board that any detailed questioning would be more appropriately addressed in a Closed Session discussion. Mr. Dowd and Mr. Friend requested a Closed Session discussion to be held at the end of the Board Meeting. Personnel - Friend. Howard. Cavanaugh Mr. Tripp reviewed his letter to the Committee dated May 30, 2017, regarding District employee promotions and new hire ratifications. Chairman Begley announced that the Committee Meetings had concluded and asked if any Board Member or anyone in the audience had any comments they wished to offer. There were none. The Committee meetings adjourned at 8:52 a.m. /~ 21<. Scott L. Keep, ~ Secretary and President SLK/mjm Committee Meetings & Regular Board Meeting June 7, 2017 Page 2 of 8

5 METROPOLITAN UTILITIES DISTRICT Minutes of Regular Board Meeting June 7, 2017 The Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Utilities District of Omaha met in the Board Room of the Headquarters Building at 1723 Harney Street in regular session at 9:04 a.m. on June 7, Advance notice of the meeting was posted on the first floor of the Headquarters Building from May 3, 2017 to June 7, Notice of the meeting was published in the Omaha Worfd~Herald on Sunday, May 28, The agenda of the meeting was available for public inspection at the office of the Secretary and President and delivered to Board Members on May 31, The agenda and accompanying Board documents were posted on the M.U.D. website on June 1, AGENDA N0.1 ROLL CALL Chairman Begley called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m. On a roll call vote, the following members were present: Tim Cavanaugh Jim Begley Tom Dowd Dave Friend Jack Frost Mike McGowan Gwen Howard Scott Keep, Secretary and President Also present were various members of the staff, representatives from IBEW #1521 and other members of the public. AGENDA NO. 2 OPEN MEETINGS ACT NOTICE Chairman Begley advised those in attendance that a copy of the Open Meetings Act was posted in the rear of the Board Room. Chairman Begley reminded those in attendance that the regular Board Meeting was being livestreamed. AGENDA NO. 3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Begley invited those who wished to participate, to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Committee Meetings & Regular Board Meeting June 7, 2017 Page 3of8

6 AGENDA N0.4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING, PUBLIC HEARING, COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING FOR MAY Mr. Frost moved to approve the Minutes for the Special Board Meeting, Public Hearing, Committee Meetings and Regular Board Meeting for May 3, 2017, which was seconded by Mr. McGowan and carried on a roll call vote. Voting Yes: Cavanaugh, Begley, Dowd, Friend, Frost, McGowan, Howard MINUTES FILE DOCUMENT NO AGENDA NO. 5 INSURANCE RENEWALS - PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT. LNG & CAVERNS. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, AUTO/FLEET AND DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT Mr. McGowan moved to approve the insurance renewals as outlined in Mr. Schaffart's letter to the Committee dated May 26, 2017, which was seconded by Mr. Cavanaugh and carried on a roll call vote. Voting Yes: Cavanaugh, Begley, Dowd, Friend, Frost, McGowan, Howard MINUTES FILE DOCUMENT NO AGENDA NO. 6 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES Mr. Friend moved to approve the capital expenditures as outlined in Mr. Reisner's letter to the Committee dated May 25, 2017, which was seconded by Mr. Frost and carried on a roll call vote. Voting Yes: Cavanaugh, Begley, Dowd, Friend, Frost, McGowan, Howard MINUTES FILE DOCUMENT NO AGENDA NO. 7 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2-36lh and EDNA PUMP STATION ROOF REPLACEMENT Mr. Friend moved to approve Change Order No. 2 as outlined in Mr. O'Brien's letter to the Committee dated May 16, 2017, which was seconded by Mr. Cavanaugh and carried on a roll call vote. Voting Yes: Cavanaugh, Begley, Dowd, Friend, Frost, McGowan, Howard Committee Meetings & Regular Board Meeting June 7, 2017 Page 4 of B

7 MINUTES FILE DOCUMENT NO AGENDA NO. 8 ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACTS AND PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATES Mr. Friend moved to approve the acceptance of contracts and payment of final estimates as outlined in the letter from Mr. Reisner dated May 25, 2017, which was seconded by Mr. Frost and carried on a roll call vote. Voting Yes: Cavanaugh, Begley, Dowd, Friend, Frost, McGowan, Howard MINUTES FILE DOCUMENT NO AGENDA NO. 9 BIDS ON MATERIALS AND CONTRACTS Mr. Friend moved for approval of Management's recommendations with regard to bids for materials and contracts, as described in Mr. Zellars' letter to the Committee dated May 26, The motion was seconded by Mr. Cavanaugh and carried on a roll call vote. Voting Yes: Cavanaugh, Begley, Dowd, Friend, Frost, McGowan, Howard MINUTES FILE DOCUMENT NO AGENDA N0.10 NOTICE OF PURCHASES BETWEEN $25,000 AND $50,000 Mr. Friend recommended that Mr. Zellars' Notice of Purchases letter to the Committee dated May 26, 2017, be placed on file. MINUTES FILE DOCUMENT NO AGENDA NO. 11 MAIN EXTENSIONS Ms. Howard moved to approve the proposed main extensions as outlined in the letter from Mr. Reisner dated May 25, 2017, which was seconded by Mr. Friend and carried on a roll call vote. Voting Yes: Cavanaugh, Begley, Dowd, Friend, Frost, McGowan, Howard MINUTES FILE DOCUMENT NO Committee Meetings & Regular Board Meeting June 7, 2017 Page 5 of 8

8 AGENDA NO. 12 FINAL LEGISLATIVE REPORT FOR 2017 Mr. Dowd requested that the Final Legislative Report dated May 30, 2017 as presented to the Committee by Mr. Kubat be placed on file. MINUTES FILE DOCUMENT NO AGENDA NO. 13 SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM: GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION vs. CITY OF OMAHA vs. MUD (POTENTIAL CLOSED SESSION) The Board reiterated its decision in the Committee meeting that the Board would discuss the proposed settlement claim in a Closed Session at the end of the Board Meeting. MINUTES FILE DOCUMENT AGENDA N0.14 PROMOTIONAL INCREASES AND RATIFICATIONS Mr. Friend moved to approve the promotional increases and ratifications as outlined in Mr. Tripp's letter to the Committee dated May 30, 2017, which was seconded by Ms. Howard and carried on a roll call vote. Voting Yes: Cavanaugh, Begley, Dowd, Friend, Frost, McGowan, Howard MINUTES FILE DOCUMENT AGENDA NO. 15 OTHER MATTERS OF DISTRICT BUSINESS Chairman Begley asked whether any Board Members had any further comments they would like to offer. Mr. McGowan requested that the July Board Meeting include an agenda item for a safety update for the January through June of 2017 time period. Joe Davitt and Steve Ausdemore will present the update. Mr. Begley asked whether any members of the audience had any comments. There were none. Mr. Begley announced that discussion of the regular Board Meeting agenda items had concluded and that the Board would go into Closed Session. He asked all attendees not specifically designated to remain for the Closed Session, to please leave by the rear door of the Board Room. Committee Meetings & Regular Board Meeting June 7, 2017 Page 6of8

9 At 9:15 a.m., Mr. Cavanaugh moved to go into Closed Session for the purpose of holding the termination hearing (Agenda No. 16) and for the purpose of discussing the settlement of a claim by Graham Construction {Agenda No. 13). The motion was seconded by Mr. Friend and carried on a roll call vote. Voting Yes: Cavanaugh, Begley, Dowd, Friend, Frost, McGowan, Howard MINUTES FILE DOCUMENT Mr. Dungan was not present at the time the Closed Session began, and therefore the termination hearing did not proceed. The Board proceeded with the discussion of the Graham Construction settlement claim. Mr. Dungan later appeared while the Closed Session was taking place, but without his attorney present. He was presented with the option of proceeding with the hearing or postponing it until his attorney could be present. He chose to have the termination hearing laid over until the July Board Meeting. At 10:00 a.m., Mr. Cavanaugh moved to return to Open Session, which was seconded by Mr. Friend and carried on a roll call vote. Voting Yes: Cavanaugh, Begley, Dowd, Friend, Frost, McGowan, Howard MINUTES FILE DOCUMENT Mr. Dowd moved to approve Agenda No. 13 pertaining to the settlement of the claim with Graham Construction as outlined In Mr. Mendenhall's letter to the Committee dated May 30, 2017, which was seconded by Mr. McGowan and carried on a roll call vote. Voting Yes: Cavanaugh, Dowd, Frost, McGowan, Howard Voting No: Begley, Friend MINUTES FILE DOCUMENT NO Mr. Begley announced that the termination hearing pertaining to Agenda No. 16 would be laid over until the July Board Meeting. At 10:05, Mr. Cavanaugh moved to return to Open Session, which was seconded by Mr. Friend and carried on a roll call vote. Committee Meetings & Regular Board Meeting June 7, 2017 Page 7of8

10 Voting Yes: Cavanaugh, Begley, Dowd, Friend, Frost, McGowan, Howard MINUTES FILE DOCUMENT At 10:06, Mr. Friend moved to adjourn which was seconded by Mr. Cavanaugh and carried on a roll call vote. Voting Yes: Cavanaugh, Begley, Dowd, Friend, Frost, McGowan, Howard MINUTES FILE DOCUMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:06 a.m. SLK/mjm 5:oSr~ Scott L. Keep, ~ Secretary and President Committee Meetings & Regular Board Meeting June 7, 2017 Page 8 of 8

11 METROPOLITAN UTILITIES DISTRICT Inter-Department Communic:ation June 29, 2017 Subject: To: From: ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACTS AND PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATES Committee on Construction and Operations cc: all Board Members, Keep, Bucher, Doyle, Schneider and all Vice Presidents Ron K. Reisner, Senior Vice President, Chief Operations Officer Work has been satisfactorily completed on the following contracts and final payments are recommended: Contract, a. Est. 2 - Neuvirth Construction, ' , Install water mains for Tri-Faith Initiative at February 3, 2016 Sterling Ridge, 132"d St. and Sterling Ridge Drive. Board Amounts Approval Date *Unit Price Bid Actual Final $71, $62, $5, Comments: There was a reduction in unit quantities of $7, and a credit of $1, for additional pressure testing of the main. Contract b.est. 2- Cedar Construction, / 23. Install water main along Capehart Rd. from Harrison Tull Dr. to 48th St. Board Amounts Approval Date *Unit Price Bid Actual Final September 7, 201E $384, $376, $44, Comments: There was a reduction in unit quantities of $4, and credits of $1, for the District to fix a valve prior to pressure testing, and $1, to install a valve box instead of a vault. Contract Board Amounts Approval Date *Unit Price Bid Actual Final I c. Est. 2 - Cedar Construction, ' , Install water main to UNO Parking Services December 7, 2016 $46, $44, $5, Building, 57th St. and Woolworth Ave. Comments: There was a reduction in unit quantities of $1, l

12 Contract d. Est. 2 - Kersten Construction, , , , Install water main for Bennington Middle School, 168th St. from Bennington Rd. Board Amounts Approval Date * Unit Price Bid Actual Final December 7, 2016 $214, $211, $13, Comments: There was a reduction in unit quantities of $3, Contract Agreement Date Consultant Agreement Amounts Actual Final e. Est. 6 - Farris Engineering, , Professional engineering services for the August 9, 2016 $42, $31, $1, electrical and HVAC study at the District's Operations Center. Comments: All work required by the agreement has been completed by the consultant, is acceptable and in compliance with the agreement. Contract Agreement Date Consultant Agreement f. Est. 7 - Burns and McDonnell, W , Professional services for monitoring of wetlands and ponds around wellfields and groundwater modeling for Platte West. Amounts Actual Final April 18, 2016 $267, $225, $3, Comments: All work required by the agreement has been completed by the consultant, is acceptable and in compliance with the agreement.

13 Contract Agreement Date Consultant Agreement g.est. 7 - Huffman Engineering, , Professional services for the Systems Control SCADA System upgrades. Amounts Actual Final August 3, 2016 $106, $106, $5, Comments: All work required by the agreement has been completed by the consultant, is acceptable and in compliance with the agreement. *Based upon Engineering's estimated unit quantities. Approved: R n K. Reisner Senior Vice President, Chief Operations Officer (402) Scott L. Keep President -3-

14 METROPOLITAN UTILITIES DISTRICT Inter-Department Communication June 29, 2017 Subject: BIDS ON MATERIALS AND CONTRACTS DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE To: From: Construction & Operations Committee cc: All Board Members, Keep, Bucher, Doyle, Reisner, Schneider, and all Vice Presidents Jon A. Zellars, Director, Purchasing The following items will be on the July 12, 2017 Committee Agenda for consideration and the July 12, 2017 Board Agenda for approval. The recommended bid is balded and listed first. WATER/GAS MAIN CONTRACTS Bids Sent I Rec'd Bidder Amount Bid Install Water Mains in Sagewood 21/4 A. Raymond Plumbing $139, Pointe, 1 ao h & Fort Streets Cedar Construction 140, WP 1525 Kersten Construction 149, Engineering Estimate: $151, Thompson Construction 161, (A C&A in the amount of $206, will be presented to the Board on July 12, 2017 for approval.) Install Water Mains in Country Club 21/1 Cedar Construction $84, Oaks, Replat 5, 60 1 h & State Streets WP 1521 Engineering Estimate: $75, (A C&A in the amount of $113, will be presented to the Board on July 12, 2017 for approval.) Page 1of4

15 Install Water Mains in Hidden Acres, 21/1 Cedar Construction $164, st & State Streets WP 1522 Engineering Estimate: $190, (A C&A in the amount of $222, will be presented to the Board on July 12, 2017 for approval.) OTHER Bids Sent I Rec'd Bidder Amount Bid Security Fence Replacement - Florence WTP & LNG Facility Propane Air Plant WP GP /2 Elkhorn Fence S & W Fence, Inc. $201,930.32* 295, *Florence - $142,819.66, LNG :::: $59, (A C&A in the amount of $180, for and $75, for will be presented to the Board on July 12, 2017 for approval.) ANNUAL I Rec'd Bidder Amount Bid Magnesium Anodes 12/7 (September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018) Energy Economics, Inc $65, Farwest Corrosion 67, Mesa Products 68, Stuart Steel Protection 71, Anode Sales Company 71,992.1 O Groebner & Associates 86, Cathodic Protection Mgmt.104, Ductile Iron Fittings 13/4 (September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018) Omaha Winwater American Underground HD Supply Municipal Supply $54, , , , Page 2 of 4

16 Coated Steel Gas Pipe (September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018} *Reject all bids 25/4 Elite Textile Trading $135,264.00* Edgen Murray (Import) 151,655.00* Edgen Murray (Domestic) 176,096.00* Consolidated Pipe 262,436.00* Ammonium Hydroxide (Aqua Ammonia) Extension #1 ($0.11/lb} Florence - 384,000 lbs. Platte South - 240,000 lbs Platte West - 288,000 lbs (September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018} 1/1 Hydrite $100, One Ton Cylinders of Liquid Chlorine Extension #2 ($521.20/ton*) Florence tons Platte South tons Platte West- 252 tons (September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018} *Includes $25/ton material cost increase 1/1 DPC Industries $456, ANNUAL Item I Rec'd Bidder Bid/Bid Value* Quicklime 1/1 Florence Water Treatment Plant Extension #1 (6,600 tons by rail) (September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018) Quicklime 1/1 Platte South Water Treatment Plant Extension #1 (3,500 tons by truck) (September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018) Mississippi Lime Mississippi Lime $973,500.00/ $932, $539,000.00/ $515, Page 3 of 4

17 Quicklime Platte West Water Treatment Plant Extension #1 (4,000 tons by truck) (September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018) 1/1 Mississippi Lime $616,000.00/ $589, *Bid Value based on percentage of available calcium oxide (CaO) Director, Purchasing (402) Approved: o_rh~~ &'.:'::eph J. Schaff~/ " Vice President, Accounting -- Debra A. Schneider Senior Vice President, CFO '2/dil' ~??~ Scott L. Keep President Page 4 of 4

18 METROPOLITAN UTILITIES DISTRICT Inter-Department Communication June 29, 2017 Subject: MAIN EXTENSIONS To: From: Services and Extensions Committee cc: All Board Members, Keep, Bucher, Doyle, Schneider and all Vice Presidents Ron K. Reisner, Senior Vice President, Chief Operations Officer The following main extensions will be on the July 12, 2017 Committee Agenda for consideration and the July 12, 2017 Board Agenda for approval: Job Number GAS Cost Revenue Credits Estimated Equivalent Applicant Other Total Deficiency $121,371 $101,778 $365,428 $0 1. These mains are being installed to provide gas service to 217 single-residence lots in the Tumbridge and Glenmoor Subdivisions, gdh and Craig Streets. Management is recommending, oversizing 3, 000 feet of approach main as a 3-inch main at an estimated incremental District cost of $19, The developer is required to pay for a 2-inch equivalent main. (City of Omaha zoning, Celebrity Homes) Cost Revenue Credits Job Number Total Deficiency Estimated Equivalent Applicant Other $124,007 $120,750 $91,530 $124,007 $29, This main is being installed to provide gas service to 135 single-residence lots in Grandview Subdivision, 207'h and F Streets. Management is recommending oversizing 2,250 feet of approach main as a 4-inch main at an estimated incremental District cost of $3, The developer is required to pay for a 3-inch equivalent main and the deficiency. (City of Omaha zoning, 204 Fstreet, LLC) Cost Revenue Credits Job Number Total Deficiency Estimated Equivalent Applicant Other $134,816 $127,600 $129,498 $134,816 $0 3. This main is beini installed to provide gas service to 191 single-residence lots in Highland Hills Subdivision, 16d and North HWS Cleveland Blvd. Management is recommending oversizing 1, 170 feet of approach main as a 3-inch main at an estimated incremental District cost of $7, The developer is required to pay for a 2-inch equivalent main. (City of Omaha zoning, Celebrity Homes)

19 WATER Job Number Project Cost Applicant Contribution Construction bv Aoolicant M.U.D. Cost $156,053 $156,053 $0 $0 This main is being installed to provide domestic water service and fire protection to Dr. J.P. Lore/ Secondary School, 44th and Marinda Streets. (City of Omaha zoning, Omaha Public Schools) 5. Job Number Project Cost $ 206, , ,100 Pioneer Contribution Connection Charges - $735,894 Applicant Contribution $206, , ,100 38,853 24,143 $598,890 Construction by Applicant $0 M.U.D. Cost $ 200,000 $200,000 This main is being installed to provide domestic water service and fire protection to 80 sing/eresidence lots in Sagewood Pointe Subdivision, 1 aoth and Fort Streets. The developer is required to pay a 12-inch equivalent cost of the 24-inch main in North 1 Bdh Street in the amount of $186, 100. The District's estimated cost to oversize this section of main is $200, 000. Pioneer main fees of $38, 853 are due to the existing 30 and 24-inch mains in West Maple Road and North 1 Bdh Street. Connection cha~es of $24, 143 are a/so due to the existing 12 and 8-inch mains in Grand Avenue and North 177' Street. (City of Omaha zoning, Celebrity Homes) Job Number Project Cost Applicant Contribution Construction bv Applicant M.U.D. Cost $113,673 $100,397 $0 $13,276 This main is required to provide domestic water service to 6 single residence lots in Country Club Oaks Rep/at 5, 60 1 h and State Streets, and is being installed in conjunction with Item #7, Hidden Acres Subdivision. Management is recommending removing a portion of District indirect overheads from the final project costs, which is reflected in the M.U.D. costs detailed above. Although this is a developer driven project there are elements of an infill main extension. The area is partially surrounded by the existing District water system and contains existing Jots currently served with District water. Furthermore, the established adjoining 6. development, under previous main extension policy, was not required to extend the distribution system to the boundaries of the development. Had main extensions been required at that time (as per current policy), the main extension requirements of this project would be significantly reduced. (City of Omaha zoning, J. Keith Basham) -2-

20 Applicant Construction Job Number Project Cost M.U.D. Cost Contribution by Applicant $222,024 $196,095 $0 $25, This main is being installed to provide domestic water service and fire protection to 3 singleresidence lots in Hidden Acres Subdivision, 61st and State Streets, and is being installed in conjunction with Item #6, Country Club Oaks Rep/at 5. Management is recommending removing a portion of District indirect overheads from the final project costs, which is reflected in the M. U.D. costs detailed above. Although this is a developer driven project there are elements of an infill main extension. The area is partially surrounded by the existing District water system and contains existing lots currently served with District water. Furthermore, the established adjoining development, under previous main extension policy, was not required to extend the distribution system to the boundaries of the development. Had main extensions been required at that time (as per current policy), the main extension requirements of this project would be significantly reduced. (City of Omaha, 6316 State Street LLC) Approved: ~ ;.. - Senior Vice President, Chief Operations Officer (402) ~~;<-c~ Scott L. Keep President

21 METROPOLITAN UTILITIES DISTRICT Inter-Department Communication June 28, 2017 Subject: Promotion Increases and Ratifications, July 2017 Board meeting To: Personnel Committee members Friend, Cavanaugh, and Howard cc: Board Members Begley, Dowd, Frost, and McGowan; President Keep, and Sr. Vice Presidents Bucher, Doyle, Reisner and Schneider From: Patrick L. Tripp, Vice President, Human Resources The Human Resources Department is recommending that the Board of Directors approve the promotion increases set out below. All positions involve District employees earning more than $10,000 per year and therefore require your approval. 1. Bargaining Unit/OAC - Promotion Increases The Human Resources Department is recommending that the Board of Directors approve wage increases for the following Employees within the Bargaining UniUOAC classification. These wage recommendations are based on a formal selection process, are in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement, and are made following the posting and application process for a job opening in the District. The effective date for these increases will be the beginning of the next OAC pay period following Board approval. Employee: Joseph Hubenka Current position (department): Water Maintenance Worker (Water Distribution) New position (department): Maintenance Mechanic Trainee (Maintenance) Current rate; step/grade: $27.83; Step 2 Proposed rate; step/grade: $28.90; Step 4 Percent of increase: 3.84% District hire date: March 14, Bargaining Unit/OAC Promotion Increases Due To Job Progression The Human Resources Department is recommending that the Board of Directors approve the following wage increases for the Bargaining UniUOAC employees who have successfully completed required training and who have been recommended by their supervisor for promotion as they progress within their job family. All increases are based on the bargaining unit wage structure. The effective date for these increases will be the beginning of the next OAC pay period following board approval. Employee: Current position (department): New position (department): Current rate; step/grade: Proposed rate; step/grade: Percent of increase: District hire date: Mark Brandt Pipe Layer Trainee (Construction) Pipe Layer (Construction) $26.15; Step 4 $28.11; Step % June 15, 2015

22 Promotion Increases and Ratifications Page 2 Employee: Current position (department): New position (department): Current rate; step/grade: Proposed rate; step/grade: Percent of increase: District hire date: Employee: Current position (department): New position (department): Current rate; step/grade: Proposed rate; step/grade: Percent of increase: District hire date: Employee: Current position (department): New position (department): Current rate; step/grade: Proposed rate; step/grade: Percent of increase: District hire date: Paul Romero Pipe Layer Trainee (Construction) Pipe Layer (Construction) $26.15; Step 4 $28.11 ; Step % June 8, 2015 Christopher Simpson Pipe Layer Trainee (Construction) Pipe Layer (Construction) $26.15; Step 4 $28.11; Step % June 8, 2015 Luke Smedra Pipe Layer Trainee (Construction) Pipe Layer (Construction) $26.15; Step 4 $28.11 ; Step % June 1, Supervisory, Professional and Administrative - Increases The following Supervisory, Professional and Administrative (SPA) employees have been promoted. It is recommended the President be authorized to increase the salary of these employees. These SPA positions have been evaluated, graded, appropriate job descriptions completed, and posting guidelines fulfilled. The effective date for these salaries will be the beginning of the next SPA pay period following board approval. Employee: Current position (department): New position (department): Current rate; step/grade: Proposed rate; step/grade: Percent of increase: District hire date: Bernadette Armstead Supervisor, QA and Large Customers (Customer Accounting) Supervisor, Remittance Processing (Remittance Processing) $84, 108; SPAM3 $88,314; SPAM4 5.00% March 25, 2013 Employee: James Horan Current position (department): Group Leader (Construction) New position (department): Construction Foreman (Construction) Current rate; step/grade: $40.99; Step 4 Proposed rate; step/grade: $89,522 Percent of increase: 5.00% District hire date: February 10, 1992

23 Promotion Increases and Ratifications Page 3 4. Supervisory, Professional and Administrative - New Hire Ratification Board of Director Ratification of salaries, for new SPA employees hired from outside the District, is required to confirm the salary within the grade established for the position. Authorization to ratify the annual salary of SPA employees hired from outside the District will be requested each month, if appropriate. There are no recommendations for approval this month. ~ 2?:i.017 ldste approved " Patrick L. Tripp Vice President, Human Resources (402) Date approved President