Public Works Committee — Minutes

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 5, 2025 1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND AGENDA APPROVAL: Mary Knipper called the meeting to order at 1:15 pm. Other members present: Mary O’Connor, Jim Wolfgram, Tom Thiele, AJ Booth, and John Olson. Mike Flitcroft was excused. Motion by Knipper and seconded by Thiele to approve the agenda. All ayes, motion carried 6-0. 2. APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 1, 2025 MINUTES: Motion by Knipper and seconded by O’Connor to approve the minutes. All ayes, motion carried 6-0. 3. COMMUNICATIONS: None 4. COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS OF CITIZENS PRESENT REGARDING ITEMS ON THE AGENDA: None 5. OLD BUSINESS: 6. NEW BUSINESS: A. Woodlawn Road Improvements: Thiele updated the committee on the project. The project is mostly complete and Thiele is satisfied overall with the contractors’ work. B. Other 2025 Road Improvements – Inlet Shore Dr., Delavan Dr., Breezy St.: The project has reached total completion and will be removed from future agendas. Thiele is again satisfied with the overall project and the contractor’s work. C. Shores of Delavan Lake Road Acceptance: No updates. D. Safety Program Update: No updates and will be removed from future agendas. E. Budget & Capital Budget Planning: No updates as the proposed 2026 Budget is finalized with the Public Hearing scheduled for next week. F. Public Works Manager Report: Thiele updated the committee with his monthly report. G. Mechanic’s Report: Booth updated the committee with his monthly report. H. Approval of monthly bills for payment: Motion by Knipper and seconded by O’Connor to approve the submitted bills for payment. All ayes, motion carried 6-0. 7. COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS OF CITIZENS PRESENT: Wolfgram commented on the Brown’s Channel Weir and necessary maintenance. O’Connor asked about Deer Crossing signage. Knipper requested that Private Road Maintenance be added to the next agenda. 8. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Knipper and seconded by O’Connor to adjourn at 2:20pm. All ayes, motion carried 6-0.