Sanitary District Meeting — Minutes

Land O’ Lakes Sanitary District #1 Minutes of Meeting September 8, 2026 The meeting was called to order at 10:15 am by Chairman, Kevin Konnow. Proper notice of the meeting was given. In attendance were Kevin Konnow-Chairman, Mike McAdams-Treasurer, Melissa Spiotto-Secretary, Chad Lederer-Operator and Casey Vold-Sanitary Clerk/Assistant Operator. Minutes of the previous meeting(s) (July 14, 2026) were reviewed. There was not a scheduled meeting held in August due to lack of quorum. Mike McAdams made a motion to accept the minutes, second by Melissa Spiotto. Vote 3-0. Motion carried. Mike McAdams presented the Treasurer’s Report. Kevin Konnow made a motion to accept the Treasurer's Report, second by Melissa Spiotto. Vote 3-0. Motion carried. Casey Vold presented the Office Report. Board reviewed Office Report. Meters were read on July 30, 2026 and August 31, 2026. Statements were sent out July 30, 2026 and August 31, 2026. Meters will be read again September 30, 2026. The checking and savings accounts were reconciled on August 3 & 4, 2026 and September 3, 2026. The annual USDA audit was completed and submitted on July 16, 2026. All three of the checks issued for the water tower project cleared the bank on July 20, 2026. The five Lead & Copper samples that were collected by approved residents all came back good with no lead and copper within the normal ranges. Consumer notices were mailed to the participating residents on August 10, 2026. Certification was sent to the DNR the same day. The final water tower report and invoice from Lane Tank were received on August 10, 2026. The report was sent to the DNR and the invoice paid, in the amount of $1,619.00 on the same day. The second half of the fire hydrant rental was received from the Town of Land O’ Lakes office and deposited on August 18, 2026, in the amount of $27,456.00. The August Tax Settlement was received from the Town of Land O’ Lakes office and deposited on August 24, 2026, in the amount of $20,136.74. The second payment for 2026 on the water loan was auto-deducted from the main checking account on September 1, 2026, in the amount of $26,827.00. The second payment for 2026 on the sewer loan will be auto-deducted from the main checking account on October 1, 2026, in the amount of $18,652.00. Chad Lederer presented the Operator’s Report. Board reviewed Operator’s Report. A new 2” meter was installed at Frontier Builders. This is a new install at Frontier Builders. There is a new customer on Spruce Rd. that is now hooked into the water main. His meter has been installed and is running properly. The endpoint transmitter at The Alley Lanes & Tavern quite working. A new transmitter was installed. The old transmitter has been returned to Midwest/Badger Meter and will be replaced under warranty. There are no personnel or equipment issues at this time. There are no known customer issues at this time. All of the mandatory reports have been turned in and copies filed in the office. Lane Tank has installed a new antenna for the Amateur Radio Club on the water tower. During repairs of the tower, the existing antenna was removed accidentally. The re-installation of this antenna came at no cost to the Land O’ Lakes Sanitary District. The cost was covered by Lane Tank. A new 4” water line was connected to the water main at 4222 Hwy B for a required fire suppression system. Hwy B was re-paved after the installation was completed. Old Business: ● Review budget for monthly loan payment. The 2026 budget was reviewed to decide whether the monthly loan payment on the water tower project should be increased beyond the minimum payment due monthly in accordance with the loan agreement. Upon review of the budget, the Land O’ Lakes Sanitary District #1 Minutes of Meeting September 8, 2026 Sanitary District board has decided to remain paying the minimum monthly payment in accordance with the loan agreement for the remainder of 2026. The board will revisit this discussion during 2027 budget planning. New Business: ● PSC Simplified Rate Case (SRC) . On July 15, 2026, the Land O’ Lakes Sanitary District #1 received notification from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC). The PSC establishes customer rates and tariffs as well as monitors the financial integrity of water utilities. This year, PSC staff reviewed the rate case history of water utilities using data from the water tariff database and PSC Annual Reports, filed by all water utilities, to identify utilities that are eligible for a Simplified Rate Case (SRC). An SRC is a streamlined process for adjusting water rates that is available to municipal water systems that meet specific criteria. Eligibility is assessed based on historical and current financial criteria, including rate case frequency and the PSC’s current benchmark rate of return. The current rate increase factor is 3%. What this means is currently the sanitary district meets the eligibility requirements to apply for an SRC until February of 2027 when the PSC staff determines a new rate increase factor. By applying for an SRC, this guarantees a small rate increase (3%) for customers vs allowing the PSC to determine an unknown increase percentage based on their criteria that the sanitary district will have no choice but to implement. The sanitary district board has determined that it is in the best interest of the community to go forward with the application process for an SRC. Mike McAdams made a motion to begin the application process with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin for a Simplified Rate Case with a 3% rate increase, second by Kevin Konnow. Vote 3-0. Motion carried. Casey will begin the application process with the PSC. Notification will be sent to all customers within the Land O’ Lakes Sanitary District upon verification of implementation dates. Consumer Issues: ● There are no known consumer issues at this time. Public Input : ● There was no public input at this time. Next Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 10:00 am. Kevin Konnow made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:53 am, second by Mike McAdams. Vote 3-0. Motion carried. Minutes respectfully submitted by Melissa Spiotto.