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Long debate over merged electrical/instrumentation department ends with one appointment, further planning requested
Summary
Commissioners approved one internal appointment to crew leader but voted down a joint motion to appoint two journeymen and pulled external hiring for a hybrid technician. The meeting included extensive public and union comment about licensing, apprenticeships, grandfathering and the need for a superintendent/PE to certify hours.
A prolonged and at times contentious discussion over the newly merged electrical and instrumentation (I&E) crew dominated the Feb. 25 Hibbing Public Utilities Commission meeting.
Background: In December the commission authorized combining electrical and instrumentation crews and authorized internal postings for newly defined positions. The Feb. 25 meeting brought the results of those internal postings back to the commission for ratification under the applicable labor contract.
Actions taken: The commission approved the appointment of Terry Garrity to the electrical maintenance and instrument crew leader position. A separate motion to appoint Warren Campan and Brett Isaacs to the electrical…
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