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IAMU Newsletter January 2002

January 2002

IAMU SALUTES THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA IN THIS TIME OF CHALLENGE66 66 66 66 66 66 66

IAMU and two Minnesota organizations haveannounced formation of the Midwest MunicipalTransmission Group (MMTG). For informationabout the group, see the IAMU home page atwww.iamu.org.

The Iowa Public Power Agency (IPPA) is officiallyup and running (see December Newsletter).The agency’s board of directors is working onbylaws and a membership packet. Watch theIAMU home page for new developments atwww.iamu.org.

Representatives of many Iowa Energy Project(IEP) participants met at the IAMU office onJanuary 8. Stanley Consultants presented theirfinal report on a study of municipal coal-fueledgeneration at two Iowa sites.

The group also heard descriptions of otheroptions for base load, intermediate, andrenewable generation. Tom Wind of Wind UtilityConsulting described his approach to evaluat-ing the various proposals.

IAMU Executive Director Bob Haug discussedimplications of a forward pricing study con-ducted by ZE Power Group. He also explainedhow the outcome of the TRANSLink proposalmight impact municipal generation options.

Lance Coppock of the Ahlers Law Firm pre-sented an outline of the newly established IowaPublic Power Agency. The meeting concludedwith an agreement for a joint response among anumber of IEP participants to a proposal for jointownership of a power plant to be built andoperated by MidAmerican Energy.

The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) has approvedan electric rate case settlement proposed byMidAmerican Energy Company, the Office ofConsumer Advocate (OCA), and three otherintervenors. With one very significantexception, the approved settlement keepsMidAmerican’s base electric rates the samethrough 2005. The IUB views the settlementas a significant step towards construction ofnew electric generation in Iowa.

The IUB accepted the settlement with twosignificant IUB imposed modifications:

> Added customer protections to allow theIUB to review company progress towardconstruction of additional generating plants.If that work is not happening at a reasonablepace, the Board annually would be able torefund any customer funds held for thatpurpose rather than waiting until the end ofthe settlement period to begin refunds.

> Modified a section in the settlement toallow any person to propose revenue neutralrate design changes directly with the IUB.

The settlement between the parties wasreached after MidAmerican filed a$50,529,035 rate increase request in June2001 in response to a $77,002,803 ratereduction request filed by the OCA in March2001. As approved, the settlement would notgenerally increase present electric rates.Some of the rates collected would offsetMidAmerican’s costs for building a new 540-megawatt generating plant in Southeast DesMoines. If for some reason that plant is notconstructed during the period specified in

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IUB: CASE SETTLEMENTIS NOT "RATE FREEZE"

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IAMU has received information from mem-bers about materials being sold by a Mr. "BobJohnson." This man reportedly does notmention his company nor does he give histelephone number.

He reportedly states he is selling a "manual"(for $138) that will put the municipality "infull compliance" with OSHA for the year2002. Mr. "Johnson" (who may also use othernames) also says that he will "register" the

municipality with OSHA. All of this is false,according to Byron Orton, Iowa’s Labor Com-missioner.

This type of activity should be reported to theIowa Attorney General's office at once.

If you have any information regarding thisperson or more information about his activities,contact Deny Zeimet at IAMU, 800/810-4268.

ATTENTION MEMBERS: BEWARE OF POSSIBLE TELEPHONE SCAM

According to the Emergency Planning andCommunity Right to Know Act (EPCRA),facilities with extremely hazardous sub-stances present in amounts at or above thethreshold planning quantity (TPQ) mustreport them to the State Emergency ResponseCommission. The reporting document iscalled the Tier II form.

The TPQ for extremely hazardous substancescommonly found at Iowa municipalitiesinclude anhydrous ammonia (500 lbs.),(chlorine (100 lbs.), ozone (100 lbs.), andsulfuric acid (1000 lbs.). EPA publishes a list

of over 300 extremely hazardous substancesand the respective threshold planning quanti-ties. That list is also available on the Internet athttp://www.epa.gov/swercepp/crtk.html.

The Tier II form must be submitted annuallybefore March 1. In Iowa, the reports must to besent to:

Anne Jackson1000 East GrandDes Moines, IA 50319-0209

If you have questions, Anne can be contacted at515/281-8460.

REMEMBER THOSE TIER II FORMS – MARCH 1 IS DEADLINE

It’s time to post the (OSHA 200) Log ofOccupational Injuries and Illnesses for 2001.As in the past, OSHA has required that thisform be posted from February 1 to March 1this year.

However, this will be the last year theOSHA 200 form will be used. As of January 1,2002, work-related illness and injuries are tobe recorded on a new OSHA 300 form, “Logof Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses.” Asecond new form, OSHA 300A, entitled“Summary of Work-Related Injuries andIllnesses,” must be posted from February 1through April 30, 2003. That summary is tobe produced from the OSHA 300, which liststhe individual work-related injuries andillnesses for the year 2002.

Finally, the Injury and Illness Incident Report(formerly OSHA 101) was revised and is nowknown as OSHA 301.

“The new recordkeeping system is easier foremployers to understand, better protects em-ployee privacy in sensitive cases and will yieldmore accurate injury and illness data,” saidOSHA Administrator John L. Henshaw. “Thenew OSHA forms are smaller; they fit on legalsize paper. We’ve also clarified and simplifiedthe instructions for filling out the forms.”

In addition, new recordkeeping forms, trainingmaterials, fact sheets and other forms of assistanceare available on OSHA’s web site atwww.osha-sic.gov/recordkeeping/index.html tohelp employers transition to the new system.

POSTING TIME FOR OSHA 200; MANY CHANGES TO COME

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IAMU will hold an advancedwater distribution workshopMarch 7 and an advancedwater treatment workshopMarch 8. Both meetings willbe held at the IAMU Trainingand Office Complex inAnkeny.

The workshop topics will focustoward Grade III and GradeIV operators. The distributionworkshop will be worth 0.6CEUs for water distributionand the treatment work shopwill be worth 0.6 CEUs forwater treatment. Watch yourmail for further information.

Phase I of the proposed changes to Iowa’sWater Quality Standards were completed inlate 2000 with public hearings commencingin early 2001.

The Phase I changes consisted of seasonalammonia criteria, Class C descriptive criteria,total residual chlorine mixing zones, modifi-cation of critical low stream flows referencedin the standards, stream use designations forseveral water bodies, and modification ofseveral chemical limits in accordance withaquatic life criteria.

Phase II of these rules includes a new permitderivation procedure, the addition of totaltrihalomethanes, and the deletion ofmonochlorobenzene from the rules. Toreview the IAC-Chapter 61 proposed rulesprior to the meetings or to make comments,please contact Ralph Turkle at 515/281-7025.

The proposed permit derivation procedurewill be used to issue future NPDES permitsfor wastewater dischargers. Depending onmany different circumstances, future NPDESpermits could become much more lenient ormore stringent.

The scheduled public hearings are as follows:

January 29: Iowa City, 10 a.m., Public Library,Meeting Room A, 123 S. Linn Street

January 30: Cherokee, 11 a.m., CherokeeCommunity Center, 530 W. Bluff Street

February 1: Clear Lake, 1 p.m. , Clear LakeCommunity Meeting Room, 15 N. Sixth Street

February 4: Atlantic, 1 p.m., MunicipalUtilities Conference Room, 15 W. Third Street

February 5: Decorah, 1 p.m., Decorah CityHall Meeting Room, 400 Claiborne Drive

February 6: Des Moines, 1 p.m., Wallace StateOffice Building, 5th Floor East ConferenceRoom, 900 E. Grand Avenue

Written suggestions or comments on theproposed rule amendments may be submittedthrough February 18, 2002. Written commentsshould be submitted to: Ralph Turkle, Depart-ment of Natural Resources, Wallace StateOffice Building, 900 E. Grand Ave., DesMoines, IA 50319-0034. Fax to 515/281-8895or e-mail to: [email protected].

PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR "WATER QUALITY STANDARDS PHASE II"

DICK JOHNSON, PAST IAMU PRESIDENT, PASSES AWAYA strong supporter of IAMU, Richard A.(“Dick”) Johnson, died December 24, 2001 athis home in Humboldt. He was 67. Funeralservices were held December 28 at FaithUnited Methodist Church in Humboldt.

Johnson was highly involved in IAMU, andserved as the organization’s president in1978. He was more recently awarded thestatus of IAMU lifetime member. He wasalso a former executive vice president ofNIMECA (Northern Iowa Municipal ElectricCooperative Association).

Johnson was involved in numerous otheractivities over the years, including: Board ofDirectors (including the position of presi-dent), Cedar Falls Chamber of Commerce;

Board of Directors, Humboldt Chamber ofCommerce; Des Moines River RestorationCommittee; Humboldt County ConservationBoard; Humboldt City Council; CentralCommittee of the Humboldt County Republi-can Party; and church-related activities withFaith United Methodist Church in Humboldt.

Survivors include his wife, Lois Ann; son,Steven and three daughters, Suanne Stultz ofWaterloo; Sheryl Bosilevac of Overland Park,Kansas; and Sara Naderman of Ankeny; fivegrandchildren; four sisters and a brother.

IAMU salutes Johnson for his service to IAMUand the utility industry, and extends itssympathy to his family.

WATERNEWS

Advanced WaterWorkshops in March


A video entitled “ChampioningEarly Defibrillation in YourCommunity” is available fromIAMU for any interestedmember utilities to view. Thishighly informative video,produced by the NationalCenter for Early Defibrillation,explains sudden cardiacarrest and why the publicaccess automatic externaldefibrillator (AED) is animportant intervention tool forsaving lives. It also discussesfrequent concerns regardingthe use of AEDs and offersadvice on how to get the ballrolling in your communitytoward purchasing andimplementing AEDs.

Please contact Deny or Melodyat IAMU at 800/810-4268 if youwould like to borrow a copy ofthis 14-minute video. The onlycharge for the video loan ispostage for shipping. Pleaseplan a turnaround time of oneweek, if possible.

Or, request your own copyat www.early-defib.org

AED VIDEO AVAILABLEFROM IAMU

GOVERNMENT MAY PUSH FOR AUTOMATIC DEFIBRILLATORS New governmentlegislation that man-dates the use of auto-mated externaldefibrillators (AEDs)and provides funding fortheir deployment is on the rise.

Even the federal Office ofManagement and Budget(OMB) has jumped into theregulatory fray by issuing ahighly unusual “promptletter” that encouraged theOccupational Safety and Health Adminis-tration (OSHA) to initiate new regulationsthat would mandate placing AEDs in thenation’s workplaces.

OSHA responded by issuing a TechnicalInformation Bulletin and informationresource outlining the potential benefits ofworkplace AED Programs. (See relatedarticle, “AED Saves Life at Department ofLabor”).

The recent efforts to increase the number ofAEDs in the workplace are aimed at increas-ing the chances of survival of cardiac arrestvictims, the number one killer of Americansaccounting for over 465,000 deaths each year.According to a letter from Assistant Secretaryof Labor John Henshaw, who administers

OSHA, the agency will distrib-ute this information to morethan 125 trade, professionaland union organizations aswell as feature the benefits ofAEDs on their Web site. (These

documents can be accessed viathe Internet at www.osha.gov/media/oshnews/dec01/trade-20011217A.html.)A host of AED-related bills are currently beingintroduced at the federal level and in stategovernments across the nation.

The first of the bills, the Cardiac Arrest Sur-vival Act, which directed the placement ofAEDs in federal buildings around the nation,was signed by President Bill Clinton in

IAMU member utilities interested in purchas-ing automated external defibrillators (AEDs)through IAMU’s new group program need tocommunicate their intentions soon. A dead-line of February 15 has been set for express-ing interest. After that date, IAMU willcontact the distributor to determine the priceof each unit. The more utilities and munici-palities that express interest prior to February15, the lower the cost per unit will be. ThePhilips Medical Systems Heartstream FR2 isthe model of AED that has been selected forthe program.

The IAMU program encourages municipalutilities and municipalities to purchase andemploy these lifesaving devices in theircommunities, whether they be housed inmunicipal facilities, utility vehicles, publicgathering places, or with the local emergencymedical service provider. Currently, 19municipal utilities/municipalities haveexpressed interest in purchasing AEDsthrough IAMU. They include:

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INTERESTED IN AEDS FROM IAMU? DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 15D City of Ames – Electric ServiceD Carlisle Municipal UtilitiesD Denison Municipal UtilitiesD Graettinger Municipal Light PlantD Lenox Municipal UtilitiesD Mt. Pleasant Municipal UtilitiesD Muscatine Power & WaterD City of PocahontasD City of Prairie CityD City of PrestonD Ogden Municipal UtilitiesD Osage Municipal UtilitiesD Ottumwa Water & HydroD City of Sergeant BluffD Sumner Municipal Light PlantD Traer Municipal UtilitiesD City of UrbanaD Waverly Light & PowerD Woodbine Municipal Utilities

Contact Deny or Melody at IAMU, 800/810-4268 if you'd like to add your utility or munici-pality to the list, or if you have questions aboutthe program.


Waverly Light & Power's newest member of itswind turbine family is up and running, andhas already become a major producer. Dubbed"Skeets 4," the 900kW turbine came on-lineDecember 18, 2001, and produced over 111,000kilowatt-hours from that date to January 1,2002. The production during those 15 dayswas greater than what the previous turbine,"Skeets 1," produced in an average year.

The Micon "Skeets 4" wind turbine now standswhere Waverly Light and Power’s small 80 kWZond turbine stood since 1993. “Skeets 4”stands 238 feet tall to the hub, has a rotordiameter of 171 feet, and sweeps a 23,035 sq. ft.area. It is expected to produce nearly 2.2million kWh per year. This is equal to servingthe annual electrical needs of 261 homes inWaverly.

“As a pioneer in wind energy, Waverly Lightand Power is demonstrating that this renew-able resource helps diversify fuel sources. Italso provides a stable, long term, environmen-tally friendly option for generation in the

Midwest,” said Glenn Cannon, Waverly Lightand Power general manager.

“Skeets 1” was retired and sold to a company inSouth Dakota, which will reconstruct it there.The Utility also owns two additional 750 kWZond turbines in Alta – “Skeets 2” and “Skeets 3.”“Skeets 1” was the first wind turbine in theMidwest to be owned and operated by amunicipal utility. The project was madepossible through grants from the Demonstrationof Energy-Efficient Developments (DEED)program of the American Public Power Associa-tion. Data from the project was instrumental inhelping many other utilities evaluate windenergy. During its lifetime at Waverly Light andPower, “Skeets 1” produced an average of 104,962 kWh per year for Waverly residents. Sinceits installation in 1993, over $500 million inwind turbines have been built in Iowa.

The "Skeets" moniker carried by the turbines isin honor of the owner of the property where theywere built, a farm owned by Russell "Skeets"Walther and his wife Norma.

On the farm of its name-sake, "Skeets 4" receivedfinishing touches prior toits December 18, 2001launch.

"SKEETS 4" BECOMES LATEST WAVERLY WIND TURBINE

LENOX AND WALL LAKE SEEK GRANTS FOR WIND TURBINESTwo municipal utilities — Lenox and WallLake — recently submitted applications tothe Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) program for wind turbine projects.The CDBG Community Facilities fund hastypically supported day care centers, seniorcenters, homeless shelters, and similarprojects. Last spring, IAMU was approachedby Department of Economic Development(DED) staff and asked to bring forwardpossible renewable energy projects that couldqualify for CDBG. The DED’s interest inrenewables was spurred by the Vision 2010report, which showed that many Iowanssupport the development of alternativeenergy sources.

IAMU worked with SIMECA to identifycommunities interested in wind energy thatcould also meet the income guidelines forCDBG eligibility. Lenox was able to showthrough an income survey that more than51% of its residents are low-to-moderateincome. Other SIMECA communities have

conducted wind feasibility studies but cannotqualify for CDBG funding. Wall Lake’sinterest in wind became known to IAMUthrough Senator Grassley’s office, and theyqualified for income eligibility through censusdata.

Both Lenox and Wall Lake submitted pre-applications last summer, and were approvedfor the full application process. Both cities areasking for funds to construct a 750 kilowattwind turbine which will be used to serve theneeds of the community. Wall Lake is eligibleto receive up to $250,000 and Lenox couldreceive up to $400,000. Grant awards will beannounced in March 2002.

If these projects are successful, they may createa precedent for other communities to apply forCDBG funds for renewable energy projects.We will keep you posted on the results. If youhave any questions, contact Patti Cale atIAMU at 800/810-4268.


O&M Order Form

Name

Utility

Phone Quantity

Paper CD

Cut out and mail to: IAMU 1735 NE 70th Ave. Ankeny, IA 50021-9353

GAS O&M PLANS NEARLY DONE; NEW MANUAL NEEDED

GASNEWS

The annual IAMU Gas Pipeline WelderQualification Workshop is on the way inMarch at Iowa Lakes Community College inEmmetsburg. This year’s workshop will besplit into two sessions, with advanced-leveltraining March 4-8 and beginner-leveltraining March 11-15.

The workshop is designed for gas distribu-tion system welders who work for municipalutilities or welding contractors, and includesthe opportunity to perform one or more of thepipeline welding procedures in the IAMUwelding manual. This includes the followingprocedures: A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, A-6, G-1,G-2, G-3, G-4 and G-5. There is no limit to thenumber of tests that can be taken. All affectedIAMU members are reminded that annualrequalification is required by the Office of

Pipeline Safety. Even those welders whoattended last year’s workshop should plan toattend again.

Registration cost for either the advanced orbeginner session is $600 per person for IAMUmembers ($650 for non-members). The feeincludes training, practice sessions, couponpreparation, tests and records. IAMU Riskmanagement Coupons will be honored. Onlyone charge applies for both instruction andtesting. Registration costs include all testingfees.

The registration deadline is February 27. Abrochure and registration form are available.To obtain a copy, or for more information, contactDeny or Melody at IAMU, 800/810-4268.

It has been a long process, but the GasOperating and Maintenance (O&M) plans arenearly complete. The changes made wereextensive; in fact, the changes are so numer-ous, IAMU will have to make new manuals.Therefore, every gas utility will need topurchase a new manual to remain in compli-ance with procedures and regulations.

So we may be as efficient as possible indistributing the new manuals, we are takingpre-orders. Before IAMU can send out thenew plans, we need your approval to do so.Please write or e-mail Dave Hraha

([email protected]) in the IAMU Gas Safety &Training Department and let us know that youwant to order the O&M plan. Or, fill out andmail the order form below. Give us your name,your utility name, how many copies of the newplan you wish to receive, and what format youwould like it to be in (formats are traditionalpaper hard copy, or a compact disc (CD)version.

The price is $250 for the first copy (paper orCD). An additional copy is $50. Your utilitywill not be billed until IAMU mails out thenew O&M manual.

GAS PIPELINE WELDING WORKSHOPS PLANNED FOR MARCH


Many of us look at an employee safetyprogram as something that is necessary toreduce the potential of fines from OSHA orother regulatory agencies. We have all heardabout or witnessed the substantial fines thatare sometimes issued. We also know thatgood safety and health programs will gener-ally reduce, or hold steady, ever-increasinghealth care costs. Those of us affected bydirect illness or injury know from personalexperience, the extreme importance of avoid-ing the pain and suffering that accompaniesserious accidents in the workplace. Some ofus have also experienced the havoc thataccidents have on normal family interaction.These things are all definite motivators forpersonal safety and accident avoidance.

The article below illustrates one situationwhere obvious safety violations were commit-ted. The concern was for the unexpectedfines. However, the fines were minimal incomparison to the annual worker compensa-tion costs. This article was taken from arecent edition of Occupational HazardsMagazine. It focuses on a company fromOhio. However, insurance carriers know thisis not an isolated problem. Think about yourown utility. Do you know the effect thataccidents are having on your insurancepremiums?

OSHA Fines and Worker Compensation PremiumsThis Safety Tip is courtesy of Aaron Rourke, CIH,CSP, Ohio Bureau of Workers CompensationDivision of Safety & Hygiene.

OSHA may or may not ever show up, but yourworkers compensation insurer sends you a billregularly - and if you look, you’ll almost certainlyfind that your workers comp insurance is one ofyour top 10, if not top 5, sources of overhead. Andit’s a completely no-value-added expense – itcontributes nothing to the quantity or quality ofyour product or service. Your customers would not

know the difference if it went to zero. Which,therefore, should be your goal. Few employersseem to recognize this, however. I recentlyvisited a 90-employee company that wasrevamping its safety program because of a visitresulting in an $8,000 fine, but neither the twosafety program writers nor the workers comp.administrator/personnel director could tell me howmuch money the company was paying forworkers comp. cases resulting from failures in thesafety program. A little research showed that thefigure was $108K. This is typical in my experienceworking as an industrial hygienist for the OhioBureau of Workers Compensation. If you’re asafety type, you need to realize that loss control isthe only lasting justification for your company’ssafety program.

As this article suggests, many people fail torealize the major impact that employee safetyand accident avoidance have to do with the"bottom line." Worker compensation premi-ums are based on the dollar amount theinsurance company “pays out” for theaccident and injury “experience” of theinsured group. Although written safetyprograms are essential to accident reduction,it takes more than notebooks on a bookshelf toreduce overall costs due to accidents. Supervi-sors and employees need to be involved. Thebest training session in the world is of nomerit if the employee does not take action toavoid future accidents. Experts call it behav-ior modification. Even worse, if employees arenot allowed (or told) to attend the trainingsessions, little accident reduction will beaccomplished. Costs will continue to escalate.Could we really expect any other outcome?

IAMU is committed to helping you reducecosts due to accidents and injuries. Safetyclusters have been established around thestate. If you are interested in joining a safetycluster, initiating an employee safety trainingprogram, or learning more about importantcost reducing measures, please contact Denyor Melody at IAMU, 800/810-4268.

HOW DO SAFETY PROGRAMS AFFECT YOUR BOTTOM LINE?

Contactus:

Phone:515/289-1999

or800/810-4268

Fax:515/289-2499

Web site:www.iamu.org

Newslettere-mail:

[email protected]


During the recent IAMU Clerks’ Collective Workshops,it was decided to create a monthly column in theIAMU Newsletter to authoritatively answer questionsfrequently posed to city utility clerks. This is thesecond column. Your questions and comments areboth welcome and necessary for the usefulness of the"Clerks’ Corner."

CLERK’SCORNER

By Michael R. May, IAMU Regulatory Counsel

Q. What is the single most useful section ofthe Iowa Code for a city utility clerk toknow and keep a current copy of forimmediate reference?A. 384.84.

Q. Why?A. Consider at least five commonly askedquestions that can be authoritativelyanswered by a reading of 384.84:

1. Is there a certain level of rates a cityutility MUST charge? Yes, paragraph one,second sentence, when you have bondsoutstanding, city utility rates must cover

operation and maintenance costs of theutility PLUS pay principal and interest onbonds PLUS keep a reasonable reserve forpayment of principal and interest on thebonds.

2. What is the procedure for making cityutility rates effective? Paragraph one, lastsentence: If governed by the city council,rates are set by ordinance. If trusteesgovern, then rates are set by resolution"published in the same manner as anordinance."3. Do you have to give a delinquentcustomer notice of an opportunity forhearing prior to discontinuing waterservice? Yes, paragraph 2(c).

4. If a customer owes the city utilitymoney for service at a premises can thecity utility withhold utility service at anew premises until the customer pays thedelinquent amount? Yes, paragraph 2(d).

5. Where do I find out about putting a lienon a premises for unpaid sewer, stormwater drainage, sewage treatment, solidwaste collection, water or solid wasterdisposal? Paragraph 3.

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November 2000. A companion bill, the RuralAccess to Emergency Devices Act, authorized$25 million in federal funds to help ruralcommunities purchase AEDs and to providetraining in how to use them.

More recently, the Community Access toEmergency Defibrillation Act of 2001 wasintroduced into the House of Representativesthis month. Authored by Lois Capps, D-Calif.and John Shimkus, R-Ill., the bill earmarks $55million a year for five years for communities tobuy AEDs and establish access to defibrilla-tion programs. A companion and identical billwas introduced in the Senate by Edward M.Kennedy, D-Mass., and William Frist, R-Tenn.Representatives Capps and Shimkus havealso introduced a bill in the House thatprovides guidance and resources to schoolsfor public access to defibrillation programs:

the Automatic Defibrillators in AdamsMemory Act.

Raymond W. Cohen, president and CEO ofCardiac Science Inc., manufacturers of theSurvivalink AED, says the education of thepublic and the exposure to the concept ofpublic access defibrillators has been given anenormous boost by the recent spate of govern-mental actions in this area.

“From a commercial standpoint, this regula-tory activity expands our market and isobviously good news,” said Cohen. “We arealso encouraged that legislators at the stateand Federal level have come to recognize thefact that public access defibrillation is amongthe most important public health topics of thisdecade. We applaud these and future actionsaimed at improving public safety.”

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A monthly feature onenergy efficiency

From Patti Cale,Energy Services

Coordinator

ENERGY EFFICIENCY PLANNING WORKSHOPThursday, February 14, 2002

IAMU Training & Office Complex

SCHEDULE

Come to learn about the requirements and new procedures for your2002 energy efficiency plan. Hear about how to incorporate energy

efficiency into your utility planning. Get ideas for new programs.And, talk to other utilities about their energy efficiency efforts.

9:00 - 9:30 -- Registration

9:30 - 9:45 -- Welcome and IntroductionJohn Bilsten, General Manager, AlgonaMunicipal Utilities; Chair, IAMU EnergyEfficiency Committee

9:45 - 10:15 -- Energy Efficiency PlanRequirementsGordon Dunn, Utility Specialist, IowaUtilities Board

10:15 - 10:45 -- Incorporating EnergyEfficiency into Energy PlanningTom Wind, Wind Utility Consultants

10:45 - 11:00 -- Break

11:00 - Noon -- Utility Energy EfficiencyProgramsPete Olson, Cedar Falls Utilities; PaulMarshall, Woodbine Gas Company; GaryHorton, City of Akron

Noon - 12:45 -- Lunch

12:45 - 1:05 -- Marathon Water HeaterProgramDenny Schultze, Water Heater Innovations

1:05 - 1:25 -- HomeFitness ResidentialAudit ProgramLeRoy Wessling, A-TEC Energy Corp.

1:25 - 1:45 -- Commercial LightingRich Conkling, The Energy Group

1:45 - 2:00 -- Other Programs

2:00 - 2:10 -- Break

2:10- 2:40 -- New Worksheet andSpreadsheetPatti Cale

2:40- 2:50 -- Wrap-UpJohn Bilsten

IAMU to Receive Governor's Environmental Excellence AwardOn January 22, IAMU and our member utilities received a 2001 Governor's Iowa Environmental Excellence Award --Special Recognition in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. The award was presented by Governor Vilsack duringa ceremony at the State Capitol. Governor Vilsack wrote:

"Congratulations! I am proud to present your organization with a 2001 Governor's Iowa Environmental ExcellenceAward -- Special Recognition in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Your efforts serve as a model for the entirestate and we are proud to recognize the leadership you have provided to help Iowa's environment."

The award recognizes IAMU and our members' commitment to energy efficiency and renewables through the develop-ment of the IAMU Training & Office Complex and the wide range of programs and efforts we offer to Iowans.

Look for more information about the award in the February IAMU Newsletter.

Last year Waverly Light & Power was a recipient of the Environmental Excellence Award.


this settlement agreement, the money col-lected for that purpose could be refunded.

The portion of the settlement addressingrevenue neutral rate design changes willpermit any party to propose changes toaddress geographic rate differences. The IUBunderscored that the settlement does notresult in a “rate freeze,” stating, “It is unfortu-nate that the term 'rate freeze' has been injectedinto these proceedings, not by the terms of thesettlement itself, but by usage of some of theparties in press releases, at hearing and in brief.”Customer rates currently reflect those of theutilities serving them prior to mergers and donot necessarily reflect the costs of service intoday’s environment. Thus, any rate changeswould remain revenue neutral to the com-pany, but will not be “revenue neutral fromthe perspective of customers whose rates maybe changed.” The IUB stressed some urgencyin changing rates where “differences in the

pricing zones are due to historical and geographicissues, not cost of service issues . . .”

“This settlement agreement provides ratestability and represents a fundamental balanceto the interests of customers desiring reliableservice at a reasonable price, and the utility’sneed for adequate cost recovery in a rapidlychanging utility environment,“ according to IUBChairman Diane Munns, who continued, “thisis a reasoned approach to rate making issues intoday’s environment.”

Intervenors who agreed with the settlementinclude the International Brotherhood ofElectrical Workers Iowa State Conference, Deereand Company, and Local 109 of the Interna-tional Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFLand CIO. Intervenors opposing the settlementagreement are Archer Daniels Midland Com-pany and Ag Processing Inc.

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With the generous assistance of WoodbineMunicipal Utilities and the Woodmen of theWorld Life Insurance Company of Omaha,IAMU's Training & Office Complex now proudlydisplays the American flag. After a suggestion byRory Weis of Woodbine Municipal Utilities,Woodmen of the World donated the flag to IAMU.Pictured above are Weis (left) and Mary JaneFoutch of Woodmen of the World, presenting theflag to IAMU's Mike Hamilton in Woodbine.Woodmen of the World, a non-profit company, issecond only to the U.S. Government in thenumber of American flags donated each year.

IAMU extends its thanks to State Senator JeffreyLamberti of Ankeny, who has donated the flag ofIowa to the IAMU Training & Office Complex. Theflag will be displayed with the American flag insidethe Training & Office Complex building. Futureplans call for a flagpole to be erected outside of theIAMU offices, which will allow both flags toproudly fly outdoors.

Flying the flagsat IAMU!

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Directory2002

Attention all IAMU Member Utilities: If you haven't updated your informationfor the 2002 IAMU Directory, please fill out and send in this form immediately!

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POCAHONTAS KICKS OFF MUNICIPAL INTERNET SERVICE

Communications

Pocahontas Municipal Utilities has begunoffering low-cost Internet access to its resi-dents. The utility has partnered with Evertekof Everly, Iowa, to construct a wireless

Internet system. The system,which required capitaloutlay of less than $40,000,took less than two months toconstruct and started

serving customers December 3, 2001, saidGreg Fritz, Pocahontas City Administrator.

Pocahontas Municipal Utilities services 1,100customers. Evertek is a locally owned andoperated communications provider ofInternet, television and telephone services innorthwest Iowa. The wireless system inPocahontas uses NextNet’s Expedience ™multichannel multipoint distribution servicesequipment. The system operates on a licensedfrequency and does not need a “line of sight”requirement, compared with most wirelesssystems that operate on the unlicensedspectrum.

Under the terms of the partnership, the City ofPocahontas purchased the necessary equip-ment for the base station and will providebilling services, product demonstrations andwill assist with marketing. Evertek willprovide the FCC license for the MDDS service,connection to the Internet backbone, techsupport, customer premise equipment (CPE)and marketing services.

The cost of the service to residents will be$29.95 per month for up to 512k speed. Themonthly cost is less than the cost of dial-up

connection and a second phone line.A connection fee of $39.95 applies (the City ofPocahontas and Evertek offered free installa-tion during the month of December).

With a 94 percent approval figure, Pocahontasvoters approved a ballot referendum in May1999 to authorize the city to enter the telecom-munication business. After reviewing thefeasibility study, the Pocahontas City Councildetermined that the cost of a fiber optic systemwas too expensive, said Fritz.

The equipment for the wireless system isinstalled on the utility’s water tower. Thisequipment transmits and receives signals toand from the CPE in customers’ homes.Evertek then provides the backhaul to theInternet from Pocahontas. The non-line ofsight system allows the CPE to be placednearly anywhere in the customer’s home orbusiness and is not affected by trees, build-ings or other obstructions.

“We already have 80 customers signed upand we haven’t really done that much market-ing,” said Fritz. “The customers that havebeen connected love it. The system is up to tentimes faster than a 56k modem and it isalways on. We have a good potential marketand plan to capitalize on it.”

The City of Pocahontas is exploring other usesfor the system, such as remote monitoring ofwells, lift stations, meter reading and otherservices. With the Evertek system, the possibil-ity of providing Voice-Over IP (InternetProtocol) is another feature that the NextNetequipment can offer.

WAVERLYCOMMUNICATIONSUTILITY STUDYMOVES AHEAD

Waverly Light and Power recently receivedthe design portion of the communicationsutility study from Oak Hill Consulting Inc.of Burnsville, Minnesota. The design study,which showed a $20-$27 million cost tobuild, was sent to Waverly Light and Power’sBoard of Trustees along with members ofWaverly Area Development Group’s Infra-structure Committee.

The second phase of the communicationsutility will now commence. Burns andMcDonnell of Kansas City, Mo. is designingthe business plan. The business plan willutilize the design study in the detailedfinancial analysis for the construction,startup, and first 15 years of operation. Theanticipated completion date for this portionof the study is Spring 2002.


What was once part of IAMU’s annualOverhead Electric Workshop will now be astand-alone class of its own. IAMU willpresent the inaugural Transformer Connec-tions Workshop February 26 and 27, withyour choice of one-day sessions.

The workshop will feature the expertise of AlPowers of IAMU associate member businessP&E Engineering. Attendees will learn basictransformer connections and the voltageoutput of each; transformer windings andtheir importance to providing the voltage youwish to deliver to your customers; three-phasewye and delta banks and their uses; properfusing of transformers; and padmount vs.

overhead pros and cons; and troubleshootingcustomer voltage complaints. As a bonus, theworkshop will also allow participants tobuild and troubleshoot transformer bankswith mini transformers supplied by IAMU.

Registration will begin at 8 a.m. each day,with class held from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Registra-tion cost is $150 per person for IAMU mem-bers and $200 per person for non-members.Minimum class size is ten students. Lunchand breaks are included in the registration fee.

A brochure and registration form has beenmailed. For more information, contact Rich orMelody at IAMU, 800/810-4268.

IAMU SAFETY GROUP SEMINARS ARE SCHEDULEDJester Insurance Services has announced aseries of seminars highlighting the IAMUSafety Group Program. Over the last 20 yearsthe IAMU Safety Group has grown consider-ably, and is one of the largest insuranceprograms for cities and municipal utilities inthe nation.

There have been numerous changes andimprovements in the program over time, andthe seminars will update attendees on thelatest information as well as address themany current issues relating to municipalrisk management.

City clerks, business managers and manag-ers are encouraged to attend. The schedulefor the seminars is listed below. Starting timefor each session will be 9 a.m., with conclu-sion at noon. Registration will begin at 8:30at each location, with coffee, donuts androlls available.

There is no registration fee for the seminars,but an indication of the number of peopleattending each session in needed. To obtain aregistration form, contact Jester InsuranceServices at 515/243-2707.

January 28 – AmesGateway Center Hotel, Highway 30 & ElwoodDrive

January 29 – SpencerThe Hotel, 605 Grand Ave.

January 30 – AtlanticAtlantic Country Club, 102 West 29th St.

February 6 – WaverlyRed Fox Inn, 1900 Heritage Way

February 7 – FairfieldBest Western Hotel, 2200 W. Burlington St.(Highway 34 West)

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Subsurface flow (SSF) wetlands are contained inbermed areas near their source of wastewaterand consist of a gravel bed with wetland vegeta-tion, as shown in Figure 2. Primary-treatedwastewater is discharged subsurface to thissystem so that all that is visible is the media andvegetation. Subsurface wetlands can be designedfor horizontal or vertical flow. Sizes and shapesof wetland cells vary, along with media (gravel)type and vegetation.

The Technical and Environmental Services sectionof IAMU has completed its technical assessmentof constructed wetlands for wastewater treat-ment in the Midwest, focusing on Iowa. Fundingfor this study was provided by the Iowa EnergyCenter and IAMU. The purpose of the study wasto assess the viability of these treatment systemsas an energy efficient and cost efficient treatmentalternative for pretreated wastewater. A finalreport that summarizes the assessment is nowavailable at IAMU. The following is informationthat was extracted from the report.

To place this study in context, a literature reviewof wetland design and treatment capability in theU.S. and other countries has been included.NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge EliminationSystem) — permitted wetland systems, for whichinformation has been summarized, was based onsite visits, interviews with managers and engi-neering design documents. This informationincludes: Wastewater system design; vegetationcharacteristics; operation; and maintenancerequirements; including energy costs; operatormanagement and satisfaction with the wetlands;construction costs; and treatment efficiency.Your site may have been visited during the pastyear if you are one of the 20 communities orfacilities in Iowa that have constructed wetlands.

Wetland DesignThere are two types of systems that are charac-terized by their hydraulic water levels. Surfaceflow (SF) constructed wetlands are similar tonatural wetlands with emergent vegetation, openwater areas, and varying water depths andsurface features such as dikes (Figure 1). Theytypically are contained in a bermed area neartheir primary treatment source. Open waterareas and emergent or surface vegetation areasoccupy most of the surface of wetlands. There isusually more than one wetland unit or cell, oftenwith wastewater distribution to several cells. Cellsizes and shapes vary, depending on site condi-tions, and the designer and installers of thesesystems.

Fifteen of the 20 wetlands were designed assurface flow (SF) constructed wetlands. All arepreceded by lagoons that may be aerated or non-aerated. One system has both surface andsubsurface flow wetlands. The four otherwetlands are subsurface flow wetlands; all arepreceded by a septic tank, with the exception oftwo systems; one is preceded by a sand filter afterthe septic tank, and the other is preceded by amulti-flow system. IAMU has a subsurfacewetland. Cattails (Typha) are the predominantvegetation at most sites with some bulrush(Scirpus), iris (Iris), and sedges (Carex). Thewetlands were designed as fully vegetated,vegetated with open water, and open water withsome vegetation. The populations of the commu-nities served by treatment systems with wetlandsranges from 100 - 996. Some of the smallerfacilities with wetlands have small staffs, butfrequently have large groups of at least 75people.

Energy, Operation and MaintenanceRequirements, Construction CostsThe wetlands currently used in Iowa require noelectrical energy. However, the pretreatmentsystems, such as aerated lagoons, require energy.Wetlands have low operation and maintenancerequirements compared to mechanical systems.Some of the later designed surface flow systemsthat have liners have more difficulty in maintain-ing healthy stands of vegetation compared to theearlier surface flow wetland designs that areunlined. Construction costs vary due to thedifferences in system sizes and configurations.The reasons for selecting a wetland system varyas well. The most significant cost is often landacquisition.

For most of the larger municipal systems, thewetland was the most cost effective way toprovide additional CBOD (carbonaceous bio-chemical oxygen demand) and TSS (total sus-pended solids) removal prior to final discharge.Most of the managers of the smaller wetlandfacilities with subsurface wetlands preferred awetland treatment system to other treatmentoptions. Some facilities are used for outdooreducation purposes, and officials want the publicto be able to observe a treatment system thatblended in with the natural landscape. IAMUselected a wetland due to on-site restricting soilsthat prohibited a typical drain field.

Treatment EfficiencyThe efficiency of wetlands alone at removingwastewater contaminants could not be evaluateddue to the lack of sampling data. Removal of

CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS ASSESSMENT DONE; REPORT READY


CBOD and TSS occurs in the pretreatment systemand the wetlands serve as a final polishing area,or buffer, for unexpected pretreatment systemoverloads. Removals for CBOD and TSS weredetermined for only five of the 20 treatmentsystems that included wetlands, because mostsystems don’t monitor influent quality. Treat-ment systems with wetlands were efficient atremoving CBOD and TSS. Seasonal fluctuationsin CBOD and TSS concentrations occur in wetlandsystems. Ammonia removal does occur in sometreatment systems with wetlands, but is inconsis-tent among sites and is limited during the wintermonths. Not all sites are required to monitorammonia in effluent. Ammonia concentrations atsome sites periodically exceed permit limits. It isbelieved that the current designs in wetlands usedin Iowa are not a reliable method for ammoniaremoval, especially during the winter months.

Advantages of Using Constructed Wetlands forWastewater Treatment> Wetlands provide low cost, energy efficienttreatment for communities with populations lessthan 1,000 when land is available and affordable.> Wetland operation requires fewer skillscompared with mechanical treatment systems.> Wetlands can be used in place of a drain field inareas with restricting soil and geologic features.> Wetland Treatment systems are effective atremoving TSS and CBOD.> Wetlands provide a buffer to the receivingstream if the pretreatment system malfunctions.> Wetlands provide habitat for wildlife, which isan important feature especially when consideringthe dramatic loss of natural wetlands in Iowa.> Wetlands are aesthetically pleasing and are usedfor outdoor educational purposes.

Disadvantages of Using Constructed Wetlands forWastewater Treatment

> The wastewater facility must have a pretreat-ment system and available and affordable land inorder to consider using wetlands technology.> Wetlands are not a reliable treatment methodfor ammonia removal, especially during thewinter months.> Wetlands require water level management inorder to sustain vegetation.> Some wildlife management is required, such asmuskrat control, especially for surface flowwetlands.> Wetlands require weed and sapling manage-ment , especially during system startup; it maytake several years to develop a sustainable standof vegetation.> Wetland treatment is considered innovative, sothere are no specific codes for design criteria andpermit guidelines for wetlands in Iowa.

There are several steps that could be initiated topromote more widespread use of this energyefficient landtreatment system.Design criteria andpermit guidelinescould be developedin Iowa forconstructedwetlands. Furtherstudies of wetlandsin Iowa could beconducted tomonitor theirperformance, improve ammonia removal, andidentify appropriate vegetation and water levelmanagement. Workshops and conferences couldbe organized for individuals in Iowa who areinvolved with this technology.A network of individuals in Iowa who areinvolved withconstructedwetlands forwastewatertreatment could bedeveloped forinformationexchange andsupport.A brochure couldbe developed toaddress constructedwetlands forwastewatertreatment technol-ogy. This could bedistributedthroughout Iowa.

The information thatwas gathered for thisassessment indicatesthat constructedwetlands forwastewater treat-ment in Iowa are anenergy efficient andcost efficient landtreatment methodwith the addedbenefit of providingwildlife habitat. Thistechnology in Iowacan be considered as being in a developing stage.Efforts need to be made to further develop thistechnology in Iowa.

If you have any questions, or would like a copy of thefinal wetland assessment report, contact Pat Sauer,IAMU Environmental Scientist, at 800/810-4268.

Agency, Wapello CountyBlencoe , Monona CountyBurr Oak, Winneshiek CountyChelsea, Tama CountyDows, Wright CountyFontana Campground,Buchanan CountyFour Oaks, Linn CountyGranger, Dallas CountyIowa Assn of MunicipalUtilities, Polk CountyIowa City, Johnson CountyLake Park , Dickinson County

Constructed Wetlandsin Iowa

Lake Vista Motel, Lucas CountyLaurel, Marshall CountyLe Grand, Marshall CountyMaharishi Resort , JeffersonCountyNeil Smith Wildlife Refuge,Jasper CountyNorwalk , Warren CountyNorway, Benton CountyRiverside, Washington CountySpringbrook State Park ,Guthrie County


ELECTRICAL LINEPERSON: Denison MunicipalUtilities is accepting applications for an electriclineperson. Successful applicants may haveexperience and/or graduated from an accreditedpower line technician course at a technical college.Interested persons should notify us of theirinterest by mail at:

Denison Municipal UtilitiesP.O. Box 518Denison, IA 51442

or via e-mail: [email protected]. An informa-tion packet including job description and applica-tion will be sent to you. Applications will bereceived until the position is filled. 12/01

— HELP WANTED —JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN/MAINTENANCEWORKER: The City of Sergeant Bluff is takingapplications for this position. This person will beworking in all departments of City Operationsincluding Electric, Parks, Water, Sewer and StreetMaintenance. Qualified applicants must begraduates of a power line program and have theability to safely perform all duties with regard toline construction, maintenance and operation ofoverhead and underground distribution systems.Linemen are required to comply with CDLregulations in the State of Iowa. Starting wage is$14.34 - $15.46, dependant upon experience, plus agood benefit package. Experience in the opera-tion of maintenance equipment such as trucks,skid loader, backhoe and Motor Grader is a plus.A test will be given on equipment. All full-timeemployees must obtain Class II Water Certificateissued by the State of Iowa, DNR. The City ofSergeant Bluff is an equal opportunity employer.Applications will be taken through January 31,2002, at:

City Hall401 4th StreetSergeant Bluff, IA 51054

Note: At the current time, this position is a replace mentfor an employee on military leave and is subject tobeing laid off as provided in Article IV, Section 2 of theMaster Contract. 1/02

— HELP WANTED —

CLASSIFIEDS

WATER SUPERINTENDENT: Indianola MunicipalUtilities of Indianola, Iowa (population 13,015) isaccepting applications for the position of WaterSuperintendent. The water utility employs fivepeople and serves approximately 4,200 watermeters. Applicants must hold and maintain aState of Iowa Grade IV Water Treatment Certifi-cate. College degree is preferred. A minimum offive (5) years of directly related experience withtwo years’ experience in supervisory or manage-ment capacity required. Deadline for application:5 p.m., February 15, 2002. Salary range is $45,000to $55,000 commensurate with experience andqualifications. EOE. Submit resume and salaryhistory to:

Trustee ClerkIndianola Municipal UtilitiesPO Box 299Indianola, IA 50125 1/02

FINANCE OFFICER/SECURITY CLERK: TheCity of Altoona (pop. 10,345), a fast-growingsuburb of Des Moines, is accepting applicationsfor the position until February 15, 2002. Thisposition reports to the City Administrator. TheFinance Officer/City Clerk supervises fourclerical positions, directs and coordinates dailyfinancial record keeping. Position will be respon-sible for the duties of City Clerk as well as thefinancial and budget needs of the city (61 FTE; $17M budget), ensuring that accounting budget andaudit controls and systems are in compliance withState, Federal and local rules and regulations;compiling information for and coordinating thepreparation of the City budget document;supervising investment and cash managementprograms for the City; providing informationconcerning City financial policy and proceduresto City employees, other public agencies and thepublic. Requirements include: Thorough knowl-edge of modified accrual and cash accounting,financial management, budgeting; extensiveexperience with data processing and computer-ization. A degree in public administration/accounting or extensive financial managementexperience. The successful candidate shouldposses the equivalent to a bachelor's degree froman accredited college or university with majorcoursework in accounting, business or publicadministration of a closely related field and atleast three years of experience in accounting orfinancial management supervisory experience,preferably in a public agency setting. Must becertified as a clerk or have the ability to obtainclerk certification within three (3) years. Thisposition offers a stable environment in which theselected candidate will gain experience in manyareas. Salary range is $45,000 – $55,000, withexcellent benefits. Send resume, with references, to:

City of AltoonaJack LipovacHR-One Source1011 Office Park Rd., Suite 6West Des Moines, IA 50265 1/02

IAMU Classified Ads areprovided on a space-availablebasis at no charge to IAMUmember utilities. At thediscretion of IAMU, ad spacemay be granted to other entitiesfor a fee. Please call IAMU formore information.

Ads will be run for a minimumof one month. Ads placed byIAMU member utilities may berepeated, at the advertiser'srequest, if space allows.

If an ad carries a specificdeadline for response, pleasecall ahead to check theNewsletter publicationschedule.

Mail, fax (515/289-2499) ore-mail ([email protected]) adcopy to John Burnett at IAMU.


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— FOR SALE —— HELP WANTED —

FIRE TRUCK: 1981 GMC 7000 Series Pumper.The City of Solon has pumper truck for sale with22,121 miles, 427 CID gas engine, 5-speed manualtransmission, 2-speed axle. Hale 750 gpm singlestage pump with 1,170 hours on the pump.Monitor nozzle with ground base, 2500-wattportable generator. Contact:

Bob Siddell319-624-3738or Jerry McAtee319-624-2946 12/01

IAMU Classified Ads areprovided on a space-availablebasis at no charge to IAMUmember utilities. At thediscretion of IAMU, ad spacemay be granted to other entitiesfor a fee. Please call IAMU formore information.

Ads will be run for a minimumof one month. Ads placed byIAMU member utilities may berepeated, at the advertiser'srequest, if space allows.

If an ad carries a specificdeadline for response, pleasecall ahead to check theNewsletter publicationschedule.

Mail, fax (515/289-2499) ore-mail ([email protected]) adcopy to John Burnett at IAMU.

COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT: 18 Mobileradios - 16 antennas, 1 - 12 volt power supply037.10 low band frequency. FCC license required.Government agencies only. Contact:

Ron ForebackCity of DeWittP.O. Box 407DeWitt, IA 52742or Call 563/659-3811 1/02

FIRE TRUCK: 1982 Chevrolet C-70 Smealpumper; 5,980 miles; 427 CID gas; 5-speedmanual transmission; Waterous 750 GPM crossmount/top console single stage pump with 393hours and 750 gallon tank; deck gun with groundstand; 30-ft. extension ladder' 3 – 4-1/2-inch hardsuction with low level strainer; 1600-watt portablegenerator with 500-watt flood light. Annualpump certification. very good condition. Contact:

City of Atkins City Clerk: 319/446-7870or Gary Lange: 319/446-7654 (work),319/446-7444 (home) 1/02

WATER EQUIPMENT: Three stainless steelshallow well pumps. 2 (two) 1-1/2 horse motors;1 (one) 3-1/2 horse motor. 2 (two) 2-inch wellmeters (Rochwells); 1 (one) 2-inch well meter(Sensus). Also a few used Badger service meters.Make offer. Contact:

City of MenloPO Box 190Menlo, IA 50164or call 641/524-2411 1/02

USED AUTOMOBILE: 1993 Ford Tempo, ownedby IAMU. Four door, four-cylinder, automatictransmission, 100,000+ miles. If interested, contactIAMU for more information. 800/810-4268. Askfor Kris. 1/02

ELECTRIC SUPERINTENDENT: Join themunicipal team in Panora as electric utilitysuperintendent. This position is responsible for alldaily management, administration and operationfunctions of the electric utility. Panora has 4.5MW of peaking generation. Minimum qualifica-tions: Must be recognized as a journeymanlineman with five years experience or graduate ofan acceptable power lineman educationalprogram with five years experience or theequivalent experience. Must possess or be able topossess a valid Iowa CDL within 30 days of hire.Salary DOE. Excellent benefits. Send resumes to:

City AdministratorCity of PanoraPO Box 98Panora, IA 50216 1/02

UTILITY SUPERINTENDENT: Alta MunicipalUtility, a small municipal in northwest Iowa, whichprovides electricity, water, telephone, CATV andinternet services to the community, is seeking aperson for this position. The position reports to afive-member Board of Trustees and is responsiblefor overall operations with strong emphasis onoffice and business operations. Strong computerand financial skills desired, with an understandingof newly-emerging municipal telecommunicationand electric issues. The superintendent files stateand federal reports; oversees billing, accountspayable, general ledger, personnel policy andcustomer relations and advertising; and handlespaperwork necessary for day-to-day operation.Also provides direction and support to depart-ment heads for actual operation of outside plant.Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Send to:

Chairman of the BoardAlta Municipal Utility223 Main St.Alta, IA 51002

Fax: 712/200-9600 e-mail: [email protected] 12/01

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NEWSLETTER, Volume 35 Issue I, The Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities NEWSLETTER, ISSN 10589597, is published monthly for $45per year by the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities, 1735 NE 70th Ave., Ankeny, Iowa 50021-9353. Periodicals postage paid at Ankeny, Iowa.POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities Newsletter, 1735 NE 70th Ave., Ankeny, IA 50021-9353.

IOWA ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL UTILITIES

N E W S L E T T E R1735 NE 70th Avenue Ankeny, IA 50021-9353

PeriodicalsPostage

CALENDARThe Newsletter is published monthly to provideinformation to IAMU members on the safe,efficient and reliable operation of municipalelectric, gas, water and telecommunicationutilities. Contributions from members and otherswhich advance this purpose are solicited andappreciated. Address changes can be sent toIAMU, 1735 NE 70th Ave., Ankeny, IA 50021-9353.

Communication Manager/Newsletter Editor:John Burnett

Telephone: 515-289-1999 FAX: 515-289-2499e-mail: [email protected]

This publication is designed to provide accurate andauthoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered.It is furnished with the understanding that the Association is notengaged in rendering legal or other professional service.If legal advice or other professional or expert assistance isrequired, the services of a competent professional should besought.

IAMU President .................................... Jay Logel,Muscatine Power & Water

Executive Director .............................. Bob HaugLegal Counsel ................................. Julie A. SmithRegulatory Counsel .................... Michael R. MayDirector of Member Services .........Denis ZeimetEnergy Services Coord. ........................ Patti CaleWater Services Coord. ..............Karen NachtmanGas Services Coord. .........................Rudy ParcelTech. & Environ. Systems Engr. ...... Anne KimberBusiness Manager ............................... Kris Stubbs

February 19-21: Watt-Hour Meter Workshop,IAMU Training & Office Complex. Contact:IAMU, 800/810-4268.

March 1: Deadline for filing Tier II forms.

February 14: Energy Efficiency Planning Workshop,IAMU Training & Office Complex. Contact:IAMU, 800/810-4268.

February 26 & 27: Transformer ConnectionsWorkshops, IAMU Training & OfficeComplex. Contact: IAMU, 800/810-4268.

March 7 & 8: "Advanced H20"Advanced WaterDistribution/Advanced Water TreatmentWorkshops, IAMU Training& Office Complex.Contact: IAMU, 800/810-4268.

March 4-8 & 11-15: IAMU Gas Pipeline WelderQualification Workshop, Iowa Lakes Comm-unity College, Emmetsburg. Contact: IAMU,800/810-4268.

IAMU Hazard Awareness & EmergencyPreparedness WorkshopFebruary 13: Atlantic (Feedlot Restaurant)February 14: Spencer (Plant Meeting Room)

Contact: IAMU, 800/810-4268

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