TSD #3 -06.26.2025 meeting minutes

TAYCHEEDAH SANITARY DISTRICT #3 MONTHLY COMMISSION MEETING June 26, 2025 5:30 P.M. TAYCHEEDAH TOWN HALL Members present : President Katherine Diederich, Commissioner Brian Mand . Also present: Recording Secretary Brenda Schneider and John Rickert, Maintenance Technician. Excused: Commissioner Mark Haensgen. Call to order . President Diederich called the meeting to order at 5:43 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance . The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Approval of the minutes of the 5/13/25 monthly meeting . Motion by Brian Mand , second by Katherine Diederich, to approve the minutes of the meeting conducted on May 13 th. Motion carried ( 2-0). Approval of the bills . Motion by Brian Mand , second by Katherine Diederich, to approve the bills (order #52-63), for a total of $ 25,155.18 . Motion carried (2-0). Motion by Katherine Diederich, second by Brian Mand , to authorize the following: • Transfer $ 25,000.00 from the Operations/User Charge Account to the regular checking account . Motion carried ( 2-0). Sewer System Maintenance : 1. Consideration and possible action regarding general maintenance and operational issues : a. Meter Stations . Nothing to report at this time. b. Lift Stations . The May pump -run time reports for all lift stations were reviewed. The Cty QQ station was reporting an input fault. John Rickert tried to reset the station but couldn ’t get the lights to go out. Sabel Mechanical, after three visits, determined a relay switch was shorting. c. Grinder station s. The probes broke at the Lindburg station. Also, Sabel Mechanical attempted to install a new pump. The pump did not fit the rails well; therefore, they plan to install one of the old style pumps. Sabel was unable to remove the cord due to collapsed pipe. They plan to replace the pipe and cord when the pumps are swapped. The pump at the Everson house failed. They called a plumber who discovered something in the gravity lateral. It was a piece of PVC pipe stuck at the bend. Several years ago, Everson hire a contractor to install a stamped patio. Their contractor apparentl y hit and broke the cleanout pipe which fell into the lateral . Another contractor brought in to short -line the cleanout in lieu of removing part of the patio. The callout system at the Schneider property was beeping excessively. Sabel Mechanical investigated. They believe the cause was due to interrupted cellular reception. Sabel attach ed an eternal antenna. The new antenna did not resolve the problem. Sabel Mechanical has replaced the beacon. The call out system at the Braun’s house is causing beeping. It is believed rain and dampness is interrupting the cell signal to the station. d. Clearwater elimination . Nothing to report at this time . e. Other maintenance and operational issues. Nothing to report at this time . Unfinished Business: 1. Consideration and possible acceptance of the Hawk’s Landing extension and release of the Irrevocable Letter of Credit. Motion by Katherine Diederich, second by Brian Mand, to accept the project and release the Letter of Credit contingent upon receipt of as built drawing and reimbursement of costs. Motion carried (2 -0). New Business: June 13, 2025 Page 2 1. Consideration and possible approval of the 2024 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report as required by the DNR. Motion by Katherine Diederich, second by Brian Mand, to approve the CMAR with adjustment noted to manhole rehab and to authorize the Recording Secretary to file the report with the DNR. Motion carried (2-0). 2. Consideration and possible action regarding a maturing investment at Fox Valley Savings Bank . Action was postponed to the July meeting. Schedule the next meeting . The next meeting w as tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, July 16th at 5:00 pm, at the Taycheedah Town Hall . Comments from the public pertaining to District business . No comments were presented. Adjournment . Motion by Katherine Diederich , second by Brian Mand , to adjourn the meeting at 6:12 pm. Motion carried (2-0). Attest. __________________________ __________________ Brenda A. Schneider , District Recording Secretary