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MAY 2021
Children cool off at the Kathy Davis Memorial
Pool in McClusky.
IN THIS ISSUE
• Splash into summer in McClusky
• Stop phantom power and save 10%
• Know what’s below: Steps for safe digging
• Capital credit claims
• Board minutes
PHOTOS PROVIDED BY SHIRLEY MURRAY
Splash into summer at the
Kathy Davis Memorial Pool
BY KRISTA RAUSCH Children play games and compete for prizes
during American Bank Center’s Splash Bash
at the Kathy Davis Memorial Pool.
F
or many of us who grew up in rural communities, the
community swimming pool is part of our coming of
age story. It’s where we learned to swim, gaining a bit
of independence as we graduated to deep end. It’s where
we learned to face our fears, as we leapt — for the first time
— off the imposing high dive. But, more importantly, it’s
where we spent our summers laughing and playing with
our friends, plunging into the clear, blue water or eating
ice cream by the fence. It was a simpler time, and life was
good. And for many, it’s those little moments that helped
define them.
Opened in 1973, McClusky’s Kathy Davis Memorial
Pool has been a part of many coming of age stories. Every
summer, kids from McClusky and the surrounding
communities flock to the swimming pool to beat the
summer heat. They pinch their noses and dive for pool toys.
They glide down the pool’s slide. And, they take the daring
leap off the pool’s high dive.
“Everyone has good memories of the pool,” says Shirley
Murray, McClusky Park District. “The kids just love to swim
and float around and spend time with friends,” says Murray.
“One of my granddaughters is like a fish. She loves being in
the water more than being out [of the water] it seems.” A young boy poses for a photo at the Kathy Davis
Memorial Pool.
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The Kathy Davis Memorial Pool has two diving boards and a
slide. The depth varies from four to twelve feet.
On a typical summer day, 30 to 40 people visit the Kathy In the summer months, McClusky’s Kathy Davis Memorial Pool
provides children with a place to cool off and beat the summer
Davis Memorial Pool to take advantage of its amenities. heat.
The only pool in a 45-mile radius, it draws visitors from
McClusky, Anamoose, Drake, Turtle Lake, Goodrich the electrical closet and filtering room. The new doors will
and Mercer. replace the original doors, which no longer close properly,
“We have a low and high dive and slide. There are some ensuring a safe environment for families visiting the pool.
games, and we have a rope that you can walk on like a tight “The Operation Round Up program is funded by CEC
rope. So, the kids really enjoy those things,” says Murray. members who have elected to round up their monthly
“We offer swimming lessons. And, we’ve also held water electric bill and donate those pennies to a charitable trust
aerobics classes for adults.” that is overseen by representatives of CEC's Member
The swimming pool is important to McClusky and Advisory Committee. That money pools and accumulates,
the surrounding communities. It provides families with allowing us to support our communities, families in need
entertainment and exercise. It brings money into the and local nonprofits,” says CEC General Manager Paul
community. And, it also provides jobs. For many students, Fitterer. “By giving families a place to gather and swim, the
working as a lifeguard is their first real job experience. Kathy Davis Memorial Pool provides our members with
“Last year, we hired six lifeguards and a pool manager. As a sense of community and affordable access to one of the
long as they’re 15 years of age and pass the lifeguard class, best forms of exercise. We appreciate all the swimming pool
they’re eligible to work here,” says Murray. “It’s a great provides to McClusky and the surrounding areas, and we
learning experience for them. They learn about responsiblity are glad to help.”
and how to work as team. They learn how to take care of This summer, as temperatures rise, take some time to
others and save lives in the event of a drowning. There are a reminisce about the summers of your youth and the time
lot of good qualities they can get out of being a lifeguard.” spent laughing and swimming with friends. If you find
Recognizing the value of the Kathy Davis Memorial yourself feeling generous, consider making a donation
Pool and the joy it brings to many of Capital Electric to a community pool or park district. And, if you feel the
Cooperative’s (CEC) members, the co-op recently provided urge to create new memories, hop in your car and head
the pool with a $2,000 Operation Round Up grant. These to McClusky, where there's a spot for you poolside all
dollars will be used to purchase commercial steel doors for summer long.
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STOP PHANTOM POWER
AND SAVE 10%
A
lthough the term “phantom power” may be
unfamiliar, most of us have tangles of cords
for phones, TVs, computers and other gadgets
in our homes. Many electronic devices in your home
continue to draw power when they are turned off or
not in use, wasting energy. Advanced power strips save
energy by automatically shutting off power to unused
devices. Simple to use, cost-effective and convenient,
they’re the smart choice for today’s homes.
How they work
Smart strips typically have three types of outlets: one
control outlet, always-on outlets and automatically
switched outlets. When the device plugged into the
control outlet isn’t being used, power is cutoff to all
devices on the switched outlets. Always-on outlets are
for plugging in devices that always need power, like a
cable box.
Power strips fit different needs Plug loads
There are three types of smart power strips. Though Other plug loads around the home can add up to be 8-10
they work in different ways, they all save energy by percent of monthly energy use. Here are some tips:
disconnecting power to electronic devices that are in
• Turn computers and monitors off when not in use.
standby or sleep mode.
1. Timer-equipped smart strips are controlled • When buying a new computer, consider buying a laptop.
by programmable timers. Devices plugged in It uses less energy than a comparable desktop.
automatically turn on or off at designated times. • Turn large-screen TVs off completely when not in use.
2. Occupancy-sensing devices are controlled by an • Check for energy-saving settings on flat-panel TVs like
infrared motion detector. These smart strips can automative brightness control and a power-saving
sense if someone is in the room and turn plugged- sleep mode.
in devices on or off accordingly.
• Turn off stereos and radios when not in use.
3. Current-sensing smart strips are controlled by
a “master” outlet. If you plug your TV into the • Enable auto power-down feature on gaming consoles.
master outlet, your cable box and video game • If you don’t unplug them, use energy-saving modes or
console will turn off automatically when the TV automatic sleep function on electronics.
enters sleep mode. When you turn on the TV, the • Remember to turn off hair curling irons and hot rollers.
other electronics turn on as well. • Make sure electric blankets are turned off in
Smart power strips can connect to your home the morning.
network, allowing you to control it remotely using your
• Verify livestock water tank heaters are off when
smart speaker or a smartphone app.
By plugging in with advanced power strips, you’ll not needed.
save energy and money while your devices will still be • Make sure heat tape is off when not needed.
there ready to go whenever you need them. • Unplug battery chargers when not needed.
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Know What’s Below:
Steps for Safe Digging
S
pring is just around the corner, and there’s never line can interrupt service, cause injuries and cost money
been a better time to get outside and enjoy the fresh to repair, so remember to call 811 first and know
air. Perhaps you’re making plans for a new garden what’s below.
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or a lawn makeover. However you’re planning to revamp 4.625 X 10
your backyard oasis, remember to keep safety in mind for
all projects — especially those that require digging near
underground utility lines. 5 STEPS FOR SAFE DIGGING
Most of us never think about the electric, gas, water and Working on an outdoor project? Careless digging poses a threat to
people, pipelines and underground facilities. Always call 8-1-1 first.
other utility lines buried below the ground, but hitting one Here are five easy steps for safe digging:
of these lines while digging is not the reminder you’ll want
— trust us! Capital Electric Cooperative (CEC) reminds
all members who are planning a digging project to call 811
at least three business days before you start. Or, you can 1. NOTIFY
submit a request online by visiting www.call811.com/811- Call 8-1-1 or make a
In-Your-State. Here’s how the process works: request online two
After you call 811 or submit your request online, all to three days before
your work begins. The
affected utilities will be notified of your intent to dig. It operator will notify
may take the utilities a few days to get to your request, so the utilities affected
please be patient. The affected utilities will send someone by your project.
out to mark the buried lines with paint or flags. Before
2. WAIT
you break ground, confirm that all the utilities have Wait two to three days for
responded to your request. If you placed your request by
phone, use the process explained by your 811 call center
affected utilities to respond
to your request. They will
send a locator to mark any
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representative. If you submitted your request online, refer
underground utility lines.
to your 811 center ticket to confirm everything.
By taking this important step before you break ground 3. CONFIRM
on your project, you can help protect not only yourself Confirm that all affected
but our community. Disrupting an underground utility utilities have responded to
your request by comparing the
marks to the list of utilities the
8-1-1 call center notified.
Save the Date 4. RESPECT
Respect the markers
provided by the affected
Oct. 7, 2021 utilities. The markers
are your guide for the
duration of your project.
WHAT: Capital Electric Annual Meeting
WHERE: Bismarck Event Center 5. DIG CAREFULLY
If you can’t avoid digging
WHY: Join us for a special 75th anniversary near the markers (within
celebration at our 2021 annual meeting! Cast your vote 18-24 inches on all sides,
to elect three board members to serve on the Board of depending on state laws),
consider moving your
Directors and enjoy entertainment and a free meal! project location.
Watch for information regarding
mail-in and electronic voting. Source: call811.com
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Capital Credit Claims
Notice of Redemption by Capital Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Listed below are names of former Capital Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CEC) Please keep in mind that not all of the capital credit amounts are large.
members who had capital credit checks mailed to them in June 2015. These However, we desire to get the money due to those who earned it and clear up
checks have been returned to the co-op by the postal service because they our records.
could not locate the members at the address on file. A further search by CEC We will redeem capital credits for those members on the following list
personnel has not turned up their whereabouts. who notify us prior to Dec. 1, 2021. Notice is hereby given that any of the
If you received electrical service from CEC any time during the year 1999 and aforementioned unclaimed capital credits outstanding after Dec. 1, 2021 will
your name is on this list, please contact our office at (701) 223-1513. If you know be forfeited pursuant to Section 10-15-34.1 and 10-15-23 of the North Dakota
of the whereabouts of members on this list who received electrical service from Century Code.
CEC any time during the year 1999, please have them contact our office.
1ST NOTICE- MAY 2021
ACKERSON, JOANNE J. BJORK, ERIC COLLINS, TOMI EVENSON, HOPE GROSZ, SUSAN HOPFAUF, JOAN
ADEN, DEE ANN BLANDFORD, EMMA COLLINS, SCOTT FABER, LAUREL GRUNDVIG, ARDEN N. HORNER, ROBERT D.
AGRILIANCE, BOLLES III, EUGENE W. COMITO, LEE FERDER, JAMES J. GULENKO, YELENA HORNER, DANIEL A.
ALBERY, LINDA A. BOLTE, DENISE CONNOLLY, DOROTHY FETTIG, CHRISTY GUTHMILLER, ROBERT HORNER, MARY B.
ALBRECHT, JOSH BORAH, STEPHANIE COOK, SUSAN G. FETTIG, DARREL HAAKENSON, PAUL HUELSMEN, JOHN
ALBRECHT, TAMMI BORAH, MATTHEW CORNELIUS, JOEL A. FIDELDY, BRAD HAGEL, AMY HUFF, KIM
ALL PRO SPORTSWEAR BORCHERT, AUGUST CORNELL, JAMES F. FILIPEK, JENNIE HAGEROTT, HUFF, CHRIS
ALLAN, LISA BOSCH, ALICE CRAWLEY, MELISSA FILIPEK, DARYL GWENDOLYN WENDY HUNFINGER, JENNIFER
ALLARD, KATHERINE E. BOSSERT, ROXANNE CREATIVE PRODUCTS, FINNEMAN, RONALD HALE JR., ANTHONY INGA, SAMUEL
AMAN, TARA BOWERS, MICHAEL A. DAKOTA MOTEL & FISCHER, DIANE HALL, JODIE ISAAK, NICOLE
AMERICAN HORSE, COLLEEN BOWERS, TAMMY L. INVESTMENTS FIX, BRENDA HALL, JOSEPH J. IVERSON, LESLIE
ANDERSON, PAMELA J. BRANDNER, KIM DAKOTA SANITATION FLECK, JENNY J. HALL, MICHAEL JACOBSON, MARIE
ANDERSON, KATHY A. BRANDNER, WENDI DAKOTA TRUST FOWLER, AARON HAMAN, LEONARD JAHNER, ALOYS
ARCHAMBAULT, PAM BRENDEL, NICOLE DAKOTAH DIRECT INC. FOX, MARLISS HANNA, RAFIK M. JAHNER, SHAWN
ARCHER, RONALD BRENKE, JOEL M. DAUER, SHERI A. FREADRICH SISTERS HANSEN, JEREMY JAHNER, LESLEY J.
ARCHER, BEVERLY BRINKMAN, ROBERT DAUER, GERALD L. PARTNERSHIP HANSEN, BETTY JANS, SANDRA
AYALA JR., JOE BROECKEL, THOMAS DAVENPORT, DAVID FREDRICKSON, KRISTEN HANSEN, LAURIE JASKOWSKI, RAYLENE
BACHMEIER, JO DAWN BROWN, LETITIA L. DAVIS, EARL FREY, HEATHER HARDY, LINDA JENSEN, STEVE
BACHMEIER, DARREN BROWN, INEZ DAVIS, PAUL C. FREY, RANDY HARRIS, HOLLY A. JESZ, MELVIN
BAD BRAVE, CLAUDE BRUNELLE, MERRY B. DAVIS, SARAH FUNK, HEATHER HARRIS, TODD M. JESZ, SHARON
BAD MOCCASIN JR., SIDNEY BRUNING, TERESA SAM'S BODY SHOP FUNK, SCOTT HARSCHE, DENISE JOERN, RON
BAILEY, JOHN A. BRUNING, DARREN DEBOER, CHERYL L. GAINSFORTH, CHERI HARTEL, TRENNY L. JOHNS LAKE M B CHURCH
BAILEY, GINNY BUILD RITE CONSTRUCTION DEBOER, JAMES D. GARNER GRAPHICS HARTEL, MIKE J. JOHNSON, CAROL L.
BAILEY, MALONNA BUMANN, ARLEN DEICHERT, RUSSELL J. GARRISON, GRANT HARTMAN, PAUL W. JOHNSON, JONATHON
BAKER, GEORGE BURESH, DANIEL J. DEMCHUK, ARNE GARRISON, LANETTE HASE, RYAN JOHNSON, EDWARD
BALZER, JOSEPH M. BURESH, ALANA DEMOREST, RYAN GEIERMANN, JOHN L. HASKINS, MARK JOHNSON, NADEAN
BALZER, RENETTA S. BURKART, AMY M. DENGEL, HARLAN F. GEIGER, JEFF HEART, HAZEL A. JOHNSON, JEFF
BAUER, CHRISTINE BURLEY, AIMEE DENNIS, KATHERINE L. GENTER, JUSTIN HELD, MICHELE L. JOHNSON, STEPHANIE
BEAN, GARY L. BURLEY, JASON DILLAN, BETTY GENTRY, CHARLENE F. HENDRICKSON, DAVID JOHNSON, REBECCA
BEAR ROBE, MADONNA R. COMMNET CELLULAR, DOCKTER, ADAM J. GENTRY, JOHN R. HERMAN, STEVEN B. JOHNSON, MATTHEW
BEARSTAIL, TOSHA A. CADOTTE, STAN DOLL, LINDA GERMAN, ROGER L. HERTEL, JASON JOHNSON, KRISTI JO
BENEDICT, RENEE CADOTTE, DONALD C. DORSCHER, MARIE GESELLCHEN- HESSEIN, ALLYN M. JOHNSON, CLINT
BENHAM, ESTHER R. CADOTTE, RUBY L. DUFFEY, JOHN OSBORN, MICHELLE HEUPEL, JIM JOHNSON, ROY
BENJAMIN, GLADYS CAIN, DEBORAH DUNWOODIE, LORI GIERKE, PAULINE HH DISTRIBUTING INC. JOHNSON-WALKER, LORI
BENSON-HUBER, LORI CAMPAGNA CONSTRUCTION DUNWOODIE, TIM GILCHRIST, WENDI K. HICKAMN, DONNA JOHNSTON, PAUL
BENZ, ANDREW A. CAPITAL PLACE RENTALS DUPRE, ROLANDE F. GILCHRIST, KEVIN L. HICKMAN, KRIS JOHNSTON, JULIE
BENZ, CURTIS W. CARBONTEC CORPORATION DURBIN, ANGELA GIRARD, ALICIA HILDEBRAND, NANCY L. JULSON, DEL
BENZ, BECKY K. CARSEN, CAROL DURBIN, JOHN F. GLADDEN, THEODORE HILL CONSTRUCTION JULSON, MICHEAL
BENZ, STACY R. CASPER, JAMES DUTTENHAFNER, KAY GLASSER, DON R. HILLIARD, HOWARD KAR, KRAFT
BERHOW, NICHOLAS CASPER, ALICE DZIELINSKI, JANET GOYNE, JANICE R. HILLIARD, DEANNA KARY, MELISSA
BEYER, RONALD L. CASS, BETTY EASTON, BRIAN D. GR GRAPHICS, HLIBICHUK, LISA KARY, BENJ
BEYER, WAYNE CASTEEL, JENNIFER EASTON, VALERIE S. GREAT PLAINS SUPPLY OF HLIBICHUK, IVAN KASEMAN, ROBERT W.
BIG VALLEY GRAVEL SUPPLY CHASE, FREIDA EDGERLY, ALICE JAMESTOWN INC. HOEPFNER, NANCY KAUFMAN, DAVID J.
BINSTOCK, ERIKA L. CHASE, SCOTT B. EHRLICH, BRAD GREEN, TRACY PAUL HOFF, DONOVAN KAUFMAN, PAMELA K.
BIRD, SHELLY CHRIS, AUSTIN EMILY, TROY GREEN POINT CREDIT HOFFMAN, JERRY L. KELLER, KARLA
BIRD BEAR, CAROLYN CHRISTENSEN, JEAN EMINETH, RUSSELL GREENE, JUDITH HOFFMAN, COLLEEN KELLER, L. K.
BIRDWELL, TAMI M. CHRISTIANSON, BRAD ENGEN, KARLA GREYDANUS, DUSTY HOGGARTH, AMBER D. KELLER, JEROME
BISMARCK MSA CHRISTIANSON, ERIC ENSZ, KAMIE GRONOWSKI, GARY HOLEN, VALAIRE KENSINGTON
LTD PARTNERSHIP CLARK, BECKY ENYART, JOYCE M. GRONOWSKI, JENNIFER HOLLINS, CAMI J. COTTAGES CORP
BIUS, BETTY CLARK, DARICE ERICKSON, ELSIE GROSS, KENNY L. HOLZER, MICHAEL KIM, HAK KIM
C6 MAY 2021 | CAPITAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | www.capitalelec.comKIM, KYOUNG-OK MARTINESON, PAUL NATIONAL SURFACE REPEAT PERFORMANCE INC. SCHWOERER, BRIAN P. VETTER, DONALD
KIRKPATRICK, RHENA MARTINESON, MARTY CLEANING INC. REWALD, INGO SEEHAFER, MICHAEL C. VIVIER, JUDY K.
KLATT, MICHAEL C. MARTINEZ-PEREZ, LIZA NELL, BARBARA J. RHOADS, JANET SEEHAFER, DEEANN K. VIVIER, DALE M.
KLEIN, TAMMY D. MARTINSON, WILLIAM NELSON, DEBRA RHOADS, NATHAN SENNIE, DELLA VOLK, MARY C.
KLEIN, SHARI MASSET, TIM NELSON, HEIDI RICHARDS, RIK SEVERSON, JAYNE VOSSLER, JAMES A.
KLEVEN, MARGO MASSET, TAMMY NELSON, KEITH N. RICHARDSON, JOHN W. SHANAHAN, DONALD E. VOSSLER, KRISTIN L.
KNAPP, FLOYD MATERI, GLEN NESON, AMANDA RICHTER, LISA M. SHELTON, JACKIE L. WAGNER, HARLEY
KNECHT, PAUL J. MATHENA, NANCY M. NEUMANN, JACK RICHTER, JASON M. SHIPLEY, KRIS WAGNER, RACHEL
KNOLL, JENNIFER MATTSON, JENNIFER J. NEW AGE CONSTRUCTION RICKE, ARTHUR G. SHOPBELL, ANNE WAGNER, TROY J.
KOLOSKY, COLIN MAZIGIAN, PAUL A. INC. RICKE, SHIRLEY M. SHSREE JI INC., WAGNER, SHELLY A.
KOLOSKY, CRYSTAL MCCAUGHTRY, F. REX NEWTON, EDDIE RIEPL, PAT SIBLA, STACEY WAGY, CECILIA
KOPP, RONALD MCCONE, STACIE NEWTON, JEANNA RIEPL, KIM SILBERNAGEL, JESI WALD, DARIN
KOPP, MELISSA MCCONE, JIM NILES, MARY RIPPLINGER, THEODORE SKELTON, ANGIE WALD, RUSS
KOTZ, ROY MCCREERY, JIM NORDSTROM, CHRISTINE RIPPLINGER, MARION SMALL, MARK WALDMAN, MELSSA
KOTZ, CHRISTINA MCCREERY, DUANNA NORTH CENTRAL SERVICES RITTENBACH, KELLY SMITH, VINCENT J. WALDO, JEREMY J.
KRAFT, STANLEY E. MCDOWELL, JESSICA INC. ROBERTSON, HOLLY S. SMITH, MARJORIE E. WALKER, TRACY L.
KRAFT, JOHN F. MCGANNON, MEGAN NORTHLAND UPHOLSTERY ROBIDOU, KATHLEEN SMITH, JULIA A. WALLIN, ELSIE
KRAFT, MAXINE M. MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS NOVAK, MICHELLE L. ROBINSON, MARK D. SNIDER, REBECCA WALTERS, STEVE
KRAMER, LES CORP, NOVAK, JEFFREY W. ROBINSON, DEAN SNIDER II, KEN WALTH, JEANNINE
KRAMER, COLLEEN MCLAUGHLIN, KARIN NYBAKKEN, RICHARD C. ROED, ROBERT SOLBERG, SARA RUDOLPH WALTH, TAMARA M.
KRANICH, AMBER MCLEOD, SCOTT J. NYSETHER, CANDACE ROGERS, MARY SOLBERG, RUSSELL WALTH, ALVIN
KREIN, BILL MCMAINS, MARVELL NYSETHER, KENNETH ROHRICH, BOB SPRENGER, IRVIN D. WARD, ROY
KREIN, CATHERINE MCNEILL, MICHAEL OBERLANDER, THOMAS E. ROHWELLER, JANESSA STAHLBERG, DOYLE WATTS, ROBERT H.
KRUCKENBERG, JERRY MCNEILL, KATHRYN S. OKSENDAHL, JOANN M. RON'S ELECTRIC INC. STALCUP, CHAD E. WEBB, MIKE
KRUEGER, SARA JANE MEEK, MARLENE OLANDER, SAMANTHA ROSEMORE, LINDA STATE FARM INSURANCE WEEKS, CYRENA
KUNTZ, RACHELL MEIDINGER, GARY OLSON, JOHN E. ROTT, ESTHER STAUDINGER, DONNA WEEKS, ROSS
KUNTZ, J. T. MEISSNER, JANICE OLSON, KENNETH L. RUDE, BRANDON STECKLER, DALE WEFLEN, SANDI
KUNZ, MERLE W. MELBERG, CALEB M. OMSBERG, RONNIE L. RUDNICK, JENELLE M. STECKLER, COREY E. WEHRI, MIKE
KUNZ, DEBORAH S. MEYER, RON OMSBERG, KAREN D. RUSSELL, ROGER STEEN, JAY E. WEISS, EARL J.
KURTZ, DELPHINE MEYERS, SCOTT R. O'NEILL, BERNARD J. RUSSELL, SHELLIE A. STEIBER TOWNSHIP WELLS, JAMES
KUSTER, TRAVIS L. MG HOMES, O'NEILL, BRENDA N. SAILER, ANDREW STEIN, TIMOTHY LEE WENTZ, GLENN L.
LABORE, DIAN MID-AMERICA PROPERTIES JACOBSON, ORLIN SALVESON, TIMOTHY JAMES STENEHJEM JR., ROBERT WENTZ, VICKY
LACIS, MICHELE M. MIELKE, DANA OWAN, STEPHEN SANBORN, JEAN E. STEVENSON, SANDY WEST, DEAN O.
LAFORTE, JOANN R. MILLER, HARVEY PAULSON, LANNY SANDERSON, BRAD STEVENSON, CATHY WEST, DEBRA L.
LAMONT, MARTHA C. MILLER, EDWARD L. PAULSON, INGVALD SANDERSON, MERANDA STEWART, RUTH WETSCH, IRIS J.
LANG, LARRY MILLER, JENNIFER PAVLICEK, JACINTA SAUDE, KELLY STRAND, ALLEN D. WHITE, HERMAN
LANG, PAULA A. MILLER, VERNON I. PAVLICEK, DAN SAUDE, PATTY STRAND, ELAINE WHITE, JEFF
LANG, MARGO R. MILLER, TAMMY PAXTON, KARLA SCHAAF, FLORENCE SUNRISE ASSISTED WIEMERSLAGE, JIMMIE
LANGE, KERWIN MILNER, RICHARD R. PEDERSON, MARTELL A. SCHACHER, LEON E. LIVING #00224 WILDROSE PROPERTIES
LARSON, CHRISTY MILNER, FRANCES M. PEDERSON, BRADLEY SCHAEFFER, LYDIA SVISTUN, GABRIELA WILEN, LYLE W.
LARSON, JOHN W. MISSOURI VALLEY WELDING PEDERSON, KIMBERLY SCHAFF, DIANE SWANSON, DANIEL WILLIAMS, JAMES A.
LARSON, ERICA INC. PEREZ, EFRAIN SCHANK, DANA SWEENEY BROTHERS, WILLIAMS, GARY LEE
LARSON, ANDREA A. MITCHELL, TODD A. PERRY, JACKIE SCHANTZ, JESSE SWENSON, JUDY WILLIAMSON, BRETT
LAS INTERNATIONAL, MITCHELL, KAREN PERRY, CRAIG SCHANTZ, KRISTINE LYNN SWENSON, JANELLE WILLIAMSON, ANITA
LEBLANG, RICHARD MIZEUR, ALVIN PETERSON, THOMAS R. SCHAUER, SHANNON SYKES, HOWARD E. WILLS, BETTY LOU
LEE, DONNA MOCK, ERIC F. PETERSON, CHAD A. SCHEIBE, ROGER A. TANGEN, RANDY D. WILSON, E. JEAN
LEPPERT, JOHN MODERN LIVING HOMES INC. PETERSON, LAURETTE J. SCHERR, GWEN THERMO-COOL PRODUCTS WILSON, LEVI
LEWIS, NICOLE MOHN, ROGER W. PETERSON, MARK SCHLAFMAN, BONNIE J. INC. WILSON TOWNSHIP,
LIFE STYLE HOMES MONSON, ROBIN PETERSON, DANIKA SCHLECHT, DEBBIE THOMPSON, RONALD WINKOWTISCH, BEN
LINDSEY, HOLLY A. MOODY, CHERRIE C. PETERSON, ELAINE SCHLEGEL, SANDY THOMPSON, LISA WOLD, MONTE D.
LINDSEY, WILFORD D. MOOK, CHRISTIAN PETERSON, LINDA M. SCHLEGEL, HERB THOMPSON, ERIC WOLD, SHAWN
LIVENGOOD, LISA MOOK, VERONICA PFEIFER, LEE SCHLEPP, JASON S. THOMPSON, TERESA WOLF, JAMES
LOEB, BRIAN K. MOORE, TERRY R. PFENNIG, BERNIE SCHLEPP, STEPHANIE THOMPSON, SANDRA WOLF, ERICA E.
LONE BEAR, JARRETT MOOS, ROBIN PLEDGER, PENNY SCHMIDT, KATHY THORSTENSON, TIMOTHY A. WOLFF, PATRICIA
LONG, LEWIS J. MOREHOUSE, JAMIE PLEITNER, RONALD J. SCHMIDT, STEVEN THURMAN, ERNIE T. WOOD, BRADLEY
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www.capitalelec.com | CAPITAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | MAY 2021 C7Board minute excerpts FEB. 19, 2021
The Board of Directors of Capital Electric Cooperative, Contractor Price Quotes: After discussion, it was moved, approve the modification to Policy E-08. Fitterer and Pelham
Inc. (CEC) held its regular meeting on Thursday, March seconded and carried to approve three contractors and their summarized the proposed new Disability Accommodation
25, 2021. The meeting was held in person and by price quotes. (E-21) Policy. After discussion, it was moved, seconded and
remote teleconference. carried to approve the new policy, E-21.
Safety Report: There were no lost time accidents
All directors were present. Also present, in person, were: in February. Southwest Power Pool (SPP): Fitterer reported on testimony
Manager Paul Fitterer, Business Manager Luke Steen, Safety Instructor Mike Koenig, North Dakota Association to the North Dakota House and Senate Energy and Natural
Engineering Services Manager Greg Owen, Energy Services of Rural Electric Cooperatives (NDAREC), presented Resources Committee related to the February 2021
Manager Josh Schaffner, Director of Communications the following topics on March 11, 2021: winter survival, blackouts. Materials presented at the committee hearing
and Public Relations Wes Engbrecht and Attorney snowmobile/ATV safety, working on ice and working with were provided by Fitterer. Fitterer reported that SPP is
Zachary Pelham of Pearce Durick PLLC, who acted as boats while in sloughs. preparing a report on the February 2021 outages and will
recording secretary. Without objection, the safety report was approved. have a draft in April 2021.
Minutes and Agenda: Engineering Services Report: Owen reviewed the written Basin Electric Power Cooperative: Fitterer reported on Basin
President Sheri Haugen-Hoffart called the meeting to order. report from the engineering services department. matters. The summary of the March meeting was provided
Without objection, the agenda and the minutes of the board Three work orders were completed in February, adding to the Board.
meeting held Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, were approved. three consumers.
Owen discussed ongoing and upcoming projects. Central Power Electric Cooperative (CPEC): Haugen-Hoffart
Financial Review: Owen reported on various items, including interactions reported that the annual meeting took place on March 24,
Prior to the board meeting, Directors Deon Vilhauer and with Central Power Electric Coooperative (CPEC) as to 2021. Basin’s Paul Sukut presented at the annual meeting.
Dave Charles reviewed the February 2021 check register potential improvements in the system. Haugen-Hoffart also reported that a potential CPEC outpost
and expenditures. They advised that all checks were in Owen provided an update on CEC’s property, including: in Bismarck was still being considered, but the CPEC Board
order. It was moved, seconded and carried to approve the new facility optional access points, new facility modifications, authorized design of a Wahpeton outpost at this time.
financial review. corner lot zoning approval for Plains Commerce Bank,
existing facility’s need for fiber optic communication cable North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives
Management Reports (Business Department, Operations repair and continued marketing efforts for sale of existing (NDAREC): Vilhauer reported no meeting occurred in March.
Department, Engineering Services, Energy Services, and facility.
Public Relations/Communications/IT): National Rural Electric Cooperatives Association (NRECA):
Energy Services: Schaffner reviewed the Energy Charles reported he was a delegate at the annual meeting
Business Department Report: Steen presented the February Services Report. that occurred virtually. Fitterer reported that the legislative
2021 financial and statistical report to the Board. Twenty-seven service orders were completed conference will take place April 19-23, 2021, virtually.
Total kWh sales for February were over budget by in February.
10.19%. Actual monthly electric revenue was ahead of Schaffner reported that contractor inquiries on generator Co-Bank North Dakota: Vilhauer and Fitterer reported they
budget by 4.72%. systems remain high. attended the virtual member meeting.
CEC’s load factor was ahead of the budget. Power costs CEC will be supporting the Touchstone Energy
were above budget by $114,620. Cooperatives booth at the 2021 Home Show in Bismarck. Executive Session: Matters relating to the cooperative were
The operating margin for February was $145,700, ahead discussed in executive session.
of the budgeted $43,475. The total margin for February was Electric Vehicles: Schaffner reported that two new electric
$253,042, which exceeded the budgeted $141,998. The year- vehicles (EV), the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Volkswagon Adjournment: There being no further business to come
to-date operating margin is ahead of budget by $103,263. ID.4, will be test driven. An EV promotion event is being before the meeting, the meeting was adjourned.
CEC began billing 11 new services in February, bringing planned for April 22, 2021, with Bismarck Motor Company.
active services to 21,344 versus 20,917 at this time last year,
or a net increase of 427 accounts over the last 12 months. Energy Resource Conservation (ERC) Loans: There are no
CAPITAL ELECTRIC
The cash flow statement and monthly power cost for ERC loan applications for approval this month. COOPERATIVE
February was reviewed. Accounts receivable balances as 4111 State St. N.
of March 24, 2021, were reviewed. The 2020 Rural Utilities Communications, Public Relations and IT: Engbrecht
Service (RUS) Borrower Statistical Profile was reviewed. reviewed topics of interest.
Bismarck, ND 58503
Engbrecht reported the Member Advisory Committee Website: www.capitalelec.com
Estate Retirements: Following review of the financial meeting was held on March 2, 2021, and Operation Round Up
condition of the cooperative and recommendation by awarded $29,000 in grants to 17 applicants. BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
management, it was moved, seconded and carried to Engbrecht reported that Ashley Guthmiller of Bismarck
Sheri Haugen-Hoffart, Pres. ............... Bismarck
authorize a total payment of $7,784.84 in capital credits to was CEC’s 2021 Basin Electric Power Cooperative
14 members’ estates. scholarship winner. Dave Charles, V. Pres............................ Bismarck
David Straley, Sec.-Treas...................... Bismarck
Capital Credit Allocation: After discussion it was moved, Coronavirus: Fitterer updated the Board on matters related
Deon Vilhauer, Asst. Sec.-Treas.......... Bismarck
seconded and carried to approve the allocation of 2020 to COVID-19, which included a revised policy related to mask
capital credits, pending final review by auditors, as follows: usage, encouraging employees to receive vaccinations, and Kyle Hilken....................................................Wilton
G&T............................. $ 1,645,886.35 staff returning to work at their main location. Rex Hollenbeck......................................McClusky
COOP.......................... $ 0.00 Dwight Wrangham................................. Bismarck
Total............................ $ 1,645,886.35 Rates: Steen summarized the proposed Demand Time of
Use Rate policy. After discussion, it was moved, seconded Arlene Olson................................................... Wing
It was noted that COOP margins were zero because and carried to approve the Demand Time of Use Rate (pilot) Kyle Tschosik.......................................... Bismarck
previously allocated revenue deferral funds were utilized to policy as presented. Steen summarized the proposed
meet loan covenant requirements in 2020. modifications to the Coincidental Peak Rate (pilot) policy as OFFICE HOURS:
presented. After discussion, it was moved, seconded and
McLean-Sheridan Rural Water: After discussion, it was carried to approve the modified Coincidental Peak Rate Monday-Friday : 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
moved, seconded and carried to approve the annual policy. Steen summarized the proposed Commercial Fixed Office phone: 701-223-1513
rate adjustments presented for McLean-Sheridan Rural Charge Shift. After discussion, it was moved, seconded Toll-free: 888-223-1513
Water District. and carried to approve the Commercial Fixed Charge Shift Pay-By-Phone: 1-877-853-5928
as presented.
Garrison Diversion/Western Area Power Administration DAY—NIGHT—WEEKEND
(WAPA) Contract: After discussion, it was moved, seconded Strategic Planning Report: Fitterer reported on the results TROUBLE CALL: 223-1513
and carried to approve the contract renewal between CEC of the Strategic Planning Report and generally discussed the
and the Garrison Diversion and Conservancy District along action items from the report.
with the annual rate adjustment. Capital Electric Cooperative is an equal
Policies: Fitterer and Pelham summarized the proposed opportunity provider and employer.
Operations Report: Owen reviewed the written report from modification to the Personal Harassment Policy (E-08).
the operations department. After discussion, it was moved, seconded and carried to
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