Scott Municipal Utility Meeting — Minutes

1 | Page SMU Minutes May 11, 2026 Scott Municipal Utility (SMU) Meeting Minutes May 11, 2026 at 5 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER: The regular monthly meeting of the Commissioners of the Scott Municipal Utility (SMU) was called to order at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026, by President Al Herrman. Present were: President Al Herrman, and Scott Municipal Utility Commissioners Christopher Malvitz, Bob Blaney, Timm Schaetz Excused: Vice President Michelle Kerr Also Present: Town Supervisor Kurt Baenen, Town Supervisor Norman Strebel, Town Supervisor Debbie Vanden Langenberg, Clerk/Treasurer Jaime Fuge, Lead Operator Lee Vanden Langenberg, Operator Troy Tauschek, Administrator Dave Cerny Excused: Scott Engineer Scott Brosteau Al Herrman announced Brock Behnke will be replacing Engineer Scott Brosteau over the course of the year. 2. Pledge of Allegiance: The pledge of allegiance was recited. 3. Review/Approve Agenda: Moved by Blaney, seconded by Malvitz to approve the agenda. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Motion Carried. 4. REVIEW/APPROVE MINUTES: Minutes from the April 13, 2026, meeting were presented to the Commissioners prior to the meeting. Moved by Malvitz, seconded by Schaetz to approve the minutes of April 13, 2026, meeting as presented. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Motion Carried. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT: Herrman opened the floor for public comment. Joel Spoon, 3593 Champeau Rd., spoke to the Commissioners about the massive storm in mid- April that the damage He noted the creek and culvert from Bay Settlement Road funnel into one area, which caused significant flooding and erosion during the storm. He said that he previously invested in landscaping, which was washed away by the floodwaters. He noticed some repairs have been made, but there is concern about preventing similar damage in the future. He requested a long- term plan to address future stormwater flow and erosion control, including ways to slow the water down before it reaches the property. Cerny presented pictures to attendees of the recent storm. He said that there was a big storm on Tuesday April 14, with additional rainfall projected later in the week. The SMU operators quickly restored areas as there were concerns that the road would be lost. Cerny said he is aware more repair work is needed on Sussex Road. The culvert was not large enough and it turned and ran across the road and went through the backyards. 2 | Page SMU Minutes May 11, 2026 Herrman asked what the proposal was. Cerny said we must look at it in more detail to find the solution. VandenLangenberg added the water comes in Sussex. A. SANITARY 1. Maintenance, Repairs, & System Update (Ozone, Bioxide, Lift Stations, Muffin Monster, etc.) Cerny recapped his staff report, which stated: From last month: two suspected leaking laterals discovered when NEW Water was televising their pipes last year; will need further investigation. He added the lift station at 4435 Nicolet Dr. failed. Operators used the old pump recently removed, but it has a limited life. A new pump is scheduled for installation May 18. 2. Televising Report Cerny said televising is in progress. The report will be ready next month. He added operators continue to work on manhole repairs. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ B. WATER 1. Operator’s Reports/Maintenance and repair issues Cerny said water consumption is good and there are no suspected leaks. He added that the painting of the water tower is expected to take place this spring, pending approval from the DNR. This work is included as part of the contract for ongoing water tower maintenance. VandenLangenberg said he finished the flushing project recently. Cerny reported on the progress of the water meter replacement project. The Operators have established a goal of replacing 60 of the oldest water meters each year. Over the past four months, they have been actively working on the project and have replaced approximately 40 meters year-to- date. Green Bay Water Utility a. Maintenance Agreement – No discussion on this item. 3. Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) Installation Cerny stated the new PRV on Champeau Road is operating properly. There is a second PRV planned for replacement on Algoma Road/CTH I. The schedule has not yet been determined. 4. Approve Pay Request No. 1 from DeGroot Construction for PRV Installation Cerny stated the first invoice for installing the PRV has been received from DeGroot Construction in the amount of $59,365.13. It was included in the agenda packet provided to the commissioners. Cerny requested that the board take action to approve the pay request. Moved by Blaney, seconded by Malvitz to approve pay request #1 from DeGroot Construction in the amount of $59,365.13. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Motion Carried. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3 | Page SMU Minutes May 11, 2026 C. STORMWATER 1. Drainage Issues a. Hackberry Court drainage issue: Cerny stated that he already addressed this matter during public comment. He added that a more detailed discussion will take place at the June 2026 meeting. 2. Wequiock Creek Flood Study: Cerny stated that additional meetings and resident notifications will be scheduled in May and June. He recapped that the determination from the flood study affected the area where the Town had hoped to place the old Town Hall, as it is located within a sub-shed area. The flood study expert recommended removing one to two feet of fill to set the site approximately one foot below road level. Under this recommendation, during high flood events, the top foot of the floodplain would still rise above the bridge, allowing wat er to flow more naturally into the channel. Cerny noted that the fill material had been obtained at no cost, and the design will now be modified based on the updated recommendation. At this time, the Town is awaiting the finalized flood study map. Herrman asked if the trees can be salvaged. Cerny said the trees will not be affected. Herrman asked who keeps throwing the stones in the ditch. Cerny said he noticed it but thought it was natural. Strebel added he thinks someone is adding it there. 3. Maintenance & Repair Issues: Cerny said after the heavy rain the week of April 12th the ditch on the north side of Champeau Road, west of Bay Settlement Road, washed out. Finnel Landscape repaired the ditch by installing new landscape fabric and large aggregate breaker run. The costs were approximately $9,600. Additional ditch/culvert repairs will still be needed at the corner of Doris & Conard Roads and on Heesacker Road. Cerny discussed Heesacker Rd., which has a culvert that is in poor condition. He said a discussion took place at staff level and they planned to fix the erosion. He added the town is not eligible to apply for bridge aid until April 2027. Once fixed, the Town could decide to vacate the road, which costs approximately $5,000. Baenen spoke about the drainage issues on Jody Drive. He said resident Gene Hoelter spoke at the April Town Board meeting during public comment . Cerny provided a recap of the drainage issues on Jody Drive and Rose Lane. Baenen stated that following the Town Board Meeting on April 14, 2026, he drove down Jody Drive and observed approximately six inches of standing water on the roadway. He acknowledged that the April 14 storm may have been a once-in-50-year event but noted that the ditch near Hoelter’s residence was overflowing during the storm. Strebel asked about the area by Wequoick Falls. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 4 | Page SMU Minutes May 11, 2026 D. SMU Reports 1. Update on SMU related Maps, Reports, and Recorded Documents: There was no discussion on this item. 2. Sewer/Water Lateral Request Vanden Langenberg said there were no new requests this month. 3. Resolution No. SMU2026-01 to Amend the 2026 Budget Cerny said Resolution No. SMU2026- 01 showing support of the Town Board to amend the 2026 budget was included in the agenda packet. It request ed that the sum of $12,000.00 is hereby transferred from the Transfers out- general Fund Expense Account (610- 00-59100-000-000) to the Transfer Out Tax Equivalent Expense Account (610-00-59100-001-000). He stated the Town Board is the only approving authority that can amend a budget; however, this resolution will show that SMU supports the amendment. The monies were budgeted in the Transfers out -general fund expense account, but was processed in the Transfer out tax equivalent Expense account, which describes what it actually is. The $12,000 charge is an annual journal entry done by the treasurer for $12,000 at the beginning of January because of Resolution 2017- 03-01, which states that SMU is required to pay the Town of Scott $12,000 for local, county, state and school tax equivalents as outlined in Section 66.08 11(2) Wis. Statues. She requested a motion. Moved by Schaetz, seconded by Blaney to approve Resolution No. SMU2026- 01. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Motion Carried. 4. Certificate of Deposit (CD)-3429 Maturing on 5/14/26, and Transfer to Savings 4960 Fuge said the CD at Bank of Luxemburg matures on 5/14/26 and will have a balance of $147,266.61, from the ‘Sewer’ funds, which will be deposited into the ‘Sewer’ savings account. As part of the 2026 Budget SMU approved Sewer to loan Water $150,000 for the installation of the PRV, the first invoice from DeGroot Construction has been received (approximately $60,000) with additional invoices expected. Fuge requested a motion from the Commission to transfer the funds in CD 3429 into Savings 4960. Moved by Blaney, seconded by Schaetz to approve transfer $147,266.61 from Sewer CD 3429 into Savings 4960. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Motion Carried. E. Communication. F. Clerk/Treasurer Report on Receipts/Disbursements/Payment of Bills/Loan Activity and Bank Balances. Fuge presented the April 2026 financial statement. Herrman said he looked at the transactions and they looked fine. Moved by Malvitz, seconded by Blaney to approve the April Financial Report. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Motion Carried. 5 | Page SMU Minutes May 11, 2026 G. Future Agenda Items and Next Meeting Date. Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2026. Herrman said he will not be here for the next SMU meeting. H. Adjournment. Moved by Malvitz, seconded by Schaetz to adjourn. Vote: Aye-4, No-0. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:47 p.m. Jaime Fuge Jaime Fuge, Clerk/Treasurer, Town of Scott April 2026 Water Usage