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Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Waupun Utilities Commission Monday, September 14, 2026 Meeting called to order by President Heeringa at 4:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Daane, Heeringa, Homan, Mielke, Siebers, and Thurmer Absent with notice: Commissioner Kunz Michael Miller (virtual) present as a visitor. Motion made by Thurmer, seconded by Daane, and unanimously carried to approve the minutes from the August 10, 2026 meeting. Motion by Siebers, seconded by Daane, and unanimously carried to approve the bills for the month of August 2026 as presented. On motion by Mielke, seconded by Homan, and unanimously carried, year-to-date financial reports through July 2026 were approved as presented by Finance Director Stanek. Electric operating income was $503,400. Water operating income was $334,000. Sewer operating income was $44,900. General Manager Brooks provided information regarding an opportunity for the Utility to participate in a WPPI member group filing pertaining to PGS1 rates. The PGS1 tariff change would change the rate paid for solar generation received. The current payback is at retail rates, and filing would allow the Utility to pay back at wholesale rates, helping to protect our ratepayers from the costs associated with additional solar generation. On motion by Siebers, seconded by Homan, and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the PGS1 tariff group filing with PSCW. General Manager Brooks provided an update regarding the substation transformer. Staff have found a suitable replacement transformer; however, they are waiting to proceed with acquisition until the insurance company has given approval. General Manager Brooks presented highlights from his monthly report, including budget preparation, attendance at the WPPI strategic planning session, upcoming meetings and conferences, and plans for Public Power Week. WPPI recently filed for ownership stake in the Oak Creek Combustion Turbine Project, seeking to acquire an 8.33% ownership interest. Electric Operations Superintendent Vande Kolk reported on outages and current projects, including pole replacements, development planning, the alleyway project, installation of new street lights, and GIS mapping updates. Detailed GIS maps will be printed and ready for use in the event of an emergency when electronic maps are not accessible. Treatment Facilities Superintendent Sytsma reported that the water and wastewater treatment facilities are operating well with consistent flows and no call-ins to report. Staff continue to participate in training and certification programs, and the new operator is being trained on Waupun Utilities Commission September 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes Page 2 Waupun Utilities’ processes. Staff are also addressing intermittent wastewater treatment facility alarms and continuing maintenance and improvement efforts. General Manager Brooks provided a brief overview of the Water and Sewer Operations Report, noting that staff are keeping up with annual maintenance on the water and sanitary sewer systems in addition to other ongoing projects. Motion by Siebers, seconded by Homan, and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 4:55 p.m. The next regular commission meeting will be held on October 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Jen Benson Office & Customer Service Supervisor