Minutes

Sanitary District No. 2 Meeting Minutes – APPROVED Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026 Time: 4:30 p.m. Location: 2800 Ward Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601 Present: Sanitary District Commissioners Tim Ehler, Geno Francis and John Sterling; Clerk Fortune Berg, Public Works Foreman, and Water Operator Dan Odeen Absent/Excused: None. Attendance List: None. 1. Regular meeting called to order by Ehler at 4:33 p.m. 2. Minutes from 04/23/2026, Motion by Sterling to approve minutes from 04/23/2026, second by Ehler. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Bills Payable. Motion by Sterling to approve closed invoices in the amount of $108,015.76, second by Ehler. Motion carried unanimously. Sterling asked about the Energenecs invoice for the Arbor Hills Lift Station noting the impellers replacement, Odeen and Wright explained the situation. Motion by Sterling to pay open invoices in the amount of $18,920.61, second by Francis. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Public Comment. a. Wright reported they rerouted a sewer line at the top of Wedgewood Valley. Sewage was coming out of the ground in front of N2184 Valley Road. Noted they had someone camera the line. BKC Construction remembered cutting a line but thought it was an abandoned line, the line was connected to a house that was not being lived in full time, BKC Construction fixed the line. b. Ehler asked about the Arbor Hills Sewer Line. Wright noted the prep work that has been completed, Flo-Rite is coming to camera it. Discussion on possible condition of the line. 5. Commissioner Reports. a. Ehler thanked Odeen and Wright for going to Wedgewood Valley to ensure water availability during a structure fire. b. Sterling asked about the Treasurer’s Report – Digger’s Hotline cost. Wright mentioned that there is a membership. Odeen wants to make sure the Town isn’t being double charged. c. Sterling asked about new water truck. Budget for 2027 to either buy a smaller truck to save wear and tear on the Blue Dodge or replace the water truck depending on cost. 6. Administrator/Staff Report. Berg reported ACH Payments will be accepted for Q2 Utility Bills and going forward. Stated one person already stopped by after receiving the May Newsletter. Encouraged them to sign up for the E-Newsletter. Wright asked about storage of personal information. Discussion on security. 7. Public Works. a. Wright and Odeen reported on root clearing products previously used are no longer safe for use according to the EPA. Odeen reported on safer products that are supposed to do the same thing. Odeen noted total of 2,600 feet, discussion on estimated cost. They will have a better idea of how much is required after they camera the line. Discussion on potential reasons for flow issues. b. Wright noted UV Lining option, stated that Peterson went to a demonstration. c. Odeen noted that Consumer Confidence Reports are being sent out in June. d. Ehler asked about Fluoride – Odeen gave an update on phasing out fluoride. Sterling suggested sending out notification to local providers to ensure that they are aware that Shelby is phasing out fluoride in the water. 8. Next Meeting Dates. June 25, 2026 – Sterling out of town. 9. Adjournment. Motion by Sterling to adjourn at 5:23 p.m., second by Francis. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Fortune Berg, Clerk.