4-8-2026 Public Works Committee Minutes

MINUTES OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Held Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Location: Manitowoc County Public Health Building, 1028 South 9th St, Manitowoc Present: Supervisors D. Weiss, D. Zimmer, D. Klein, K. Sitkiewitz Absent & Excused: L Naidl Other County Board Tyler Martell Members Present: Staff Attending: L. Kalista, C. Breit, Jon Reisenbuechler Called to Order The meeting was called to order at 4:30 pm by Committee Chairman Sitkiewitz Minutes Minutes were reviewed from the March 11, 2026 Committee meeting after which a motion was made by Weiss, seconded by Zimmer to approve the Public Works Committee meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously. Donation Tracker There were four donations for the Expo as fair sponsors. The motion was made by Klein, seconded by Zimmer to approve the Expo donations. Motion carried unanimously . Ethics Code Reports None Public Comment The Committee Chairman called for public comment three times. No public comment was made. SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING DIVISION – Discussion and possible action on the following items: Recycling and Solid Waste Programs Operation Manager Reisenbuechler reported on the recycling markets and handouts included in the Committee packet. There are currently 3 loads of PET plastic out for bid for the second time. The first time no bids were received. MRF 2026 Annual Self-Certification Operation Manager Reisenbuechler reported on the self-certification explaining how and why this information is reported to the DNR. 2026 Drug Take Back Day Operation Manager Reisenbuechler reported on the drug take back drive through event and all the different partners that are involved. Request to fund Clean Sweep Volunteer Meal Motion was made by Weiss to approve funding for this meal and not to exceed $500. Seconded by Klein. Motion carried unanimously. BUILDING AND GROUNDS DIVISION – Discussion and Possible Action on the Following Items: 2026 Capital Projects Public Works Director Craig Breit reported on the 2026 Capital Projects included in the Committee packet. Discussion. Courthouse Windows Replacement and HVAC Systems Upgrade Project/Change Orders Breit reported on the status of the windows, indicating all 119 windows will be receiving new seals this Saturday April 11th, which is under warranty. Discussion. Pay Request(s) for Capital Projects No report EXPO / ICE CENTER DIVISION – Discussion and Possible Action on the Following Items: Report on Activities Breit reported on the calendar of events for April. 2026 Capital Projects Update Breit reported on the 2026 Capital Projects included in the Committee packet. Several project quotes have been signed and awaiting installation. Finance Director’s Expo Special Revenue Fund Report Breit reported on the Expo Special Revenue Fund provided in the Committee packet noting the 4 separate accounts of interest. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT– Discussion and Possible Action on the Following Items: Operations/Projects – Update Director Luke Kalista reported on the Information Technology Capital Projects . The Axon project is moving along as planned and should be finished in it’s entirety by the end of May. The new password policy was touched on briefly as a reminder that it took affect 4/1. COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION – Discussion and Possible Action on the Following Items: Report on Activities and 2026 Capital projects IT Director Luke Kalista reported on the status of WISPN Project. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Zimmer, seconded by Klein to adjourn the meeting at 5:04 pm. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes taken by Breit Signed by Sitkiewitz