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Palmyra engineers recommend about 2% annual electric rate increases; digger truck flagged for immediate replacement
Summary
BHMG Engineers presented a three‑year electric rate study to the Palmyra Board of Public Works on Feb. 19 recommending an average 2% annual increase; Electrical Manager Pete Dames said a digger truck needs immediate replacement and requested time to investigate high‑voltage concerns at the substation.
BHMG Engineers presented a three‑year electrical rate study to the Palmyra Board of Public Works at its Feb. 19 meeting, recommending an average 2% annual increase in electric rates to support operations and capital needs. Verbal Blakey of BHMG Engineers, joined by Dan Kasbohm and Bobby Blank, outlined the forecast and advised the board that moving to accrual accounting would better track capital improvements and depreciation.
Electrical Manager Pete Dames told the board he is instituting safety measures for personal protective equipment testing and making minor service‑department adjustments, including shop cleanup, new shelving and improved lighting. Dames said the department’s digger truck requires immediate replacement; no cost estimate was provided in the meeting record. He also asked for more time to investigate whether there is an actual high‑voltage problem at the substation before the board pursues corrective work.
Board members did not vote on rate changes at the meeting; the rate study was presented for consideration. The board approved routine departmental bills and moved on to other agenda items. The meeting record notes the presentation as a planning step toward future financial decisions that could affect ratepayers.
