Sanitary District — Minutes

Land O’ Lakes Sanitary District #1 Minutes of Meeting May 12, 2026 The meeting was called to order at 10:01 am by Chairman, Kevin Konnow. Proper notice of the meeting was given. In attendance were Kevin Konnow-Chairman, Mike McAdams-Treasurer, Chad Lederer-Operator and Casey Vold-Sanitary Clerk/Assistant Operator. Minutes of the previous meeting(s) (April 14, 2026) were reviewed. Mike McAdams made a motion to accept the minutes, second by Kevin Konnow. Vote 2-0. Motion carried. Mike McAdams presented the Treasurer’s Report. Kevin Konnow made a motion to accept the Treasurer's Report, second by Mike McAdams. Vote 2-0. Motion carried. Casey Vold presented the Office Report. Board reviewed Office Report. Meters were read April 30, 2026. Statements were sent out April 30, 2026. Meters will be read again June 1, 2026. The checking and savings accounts were reconciled on May 4, 2026. The Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) reporting for 2025 was completed, submitted and posted for public awareness on May 4, 2026. Anyone interested in receiving a full copy of the 2025 CCR can contact the Sanitary District office at 715-547-3429 or lolsand01@gmail.com. The Personal Property Aid checks from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue were received and deposited on May 7, 2026, in the amounts of $970.21 and $311.92. The Lottery Credit check from the Town of Land O’ Lakes was received and deposited on May 7, 2026, in the amount of $364.96. A reminder to complete the Fluoride survey was included on the April statements. A notice for an open public discussion on Fluoride use during today’s scheduled meeting was included on the April statements. Chad Lederer presented the Operator’s Report. Board reviewed Operator’s Report. The 2 inch meter for the laundromat is here and ready to install when the business owner is ready. We have 10 new ¾” meters for replacements and inventory. 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 on time and copies filed in the office. The owners of Backwoods Die Cut Burn (the old We Energies building) will be putting in a 4 inch water line to the back of the building for a future sprinkler system. Lane Tank is looking at possibly starting the water tower repairs at the end of May or beginning of June. Municipal Well has been contacted for a large pressure tank for the time that the tower is out of service to avoid pressure interruptions. Old Business: ● There is no old business to discuss at this time. New Business: ● Updates to water tower rental agreements. The existing water tower rental agreements are out of date. These agreements are held with SonicNet, Fassbender Excavating, the Town of Land O’ Lakes and The Amateur Radio Club. The board has decided to increase the cost for each entity to ensure the coverage of increased electricity costs. Kevin Konnow made a motion to increase the costs to each entity as follows: 1. SonicNet increases to an annual charge of $400.00 for electricity and a $2.00 per customer charge monthly with a minimum of 20 customers per month. 2. Fassbender Excavating increases to an annual charge of $250.00. 3. The Amateur Radio Club increases to an annual charge of $150.00. Land O’ Lakes Sanitary District #1 Minutes of Meeting May 12, 2026 4. The Town of Land O’ Lakes increases to an annual charge of $250.00. Mike McAdams second the motion. Vote 2-0. Motion carried. Updated agreements will be written and brought to the board for review during the June meeting. All agreements will be held for a maximum of two years before being re-evaluated. Consumer Issues: ● There are no known consumer issues at this time. Public Input : ● Open discussion on Fluoride treatment. There were seven residents in attendance for the open public discussion on the use of Fluoride in the distribution system. The discussion was based on individual opinions on the pros and cons of chemically treating the drinking water with Fluoride. The objective of this discussion, and future discussions, is to be able to evaluate the community’s view point on the current drinking water treatment as this is the water that is distributed to their homes and businesses. Residents within the Sanitary District who have not already filled out the Customer Fluoride Survey are encouraged to do so and return it to the Sanitary District office. Another open public discussion is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, 2026. This discussion will begin at 5:30 pm at the Land O’ Lakes Town Hall, 4331 Hwy B, Land O’ Lakes, WI. Next Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 10:00 am. Open Public Discussion on Fluoride Use: Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 5:30 pm. Kevin Konnow made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:10 am, second by Mike McAdams. Vote 2-0. Motion carried. Minutes respectfully submitted by Casey Vold.