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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND CAPITAL ASSETS August 11, 2026 9:00 A.M. Common Council Conference Room 8040 S. 6th Street Oak Creek, WI 53154 (414) 766-7000 Robert Cigale Curtis Czarnecki Kenneth Gehl Chris Guzikowski Lisa Marshall Fredrick Siepert- Alternate aNDREW The City’s Vision Oak Creek: A dynamic regional leader driving the future of the south shore. 1. Call Meeting to Order. Alderman Chris Guzikowski called the meeting to order at 9:04 AM. 2. Roll Call. All Board Members were present except for Lisa Marshall, excused. Also present: Director of Utilities Brian Johnston, Accounts Payable Clerk Nicole Butler, Assistant City Administrator/Engineer Matthew Sullivan, and Assistant Administrative Services Director Carrie Wittlieff. 3. Approval of Minutes – 07/14/2026 Alderperson Gehl made a motion to approve the minutes of July 14, 2026, seconded by Board Member Siepert. All aye; motion carried. 4. Informational: Review of Common Council actions related to Public Works & Capital Assets. No Common Council actions related to Public Works and Capital Assets were reported. GENERAL GOVERNMENT CAPITAL ASSETS 5. N/A PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES 6. Motion: Consider a motion to approve the quote to resurfacing the Drexel Town Square Splash Pad from Sundek National Accounts at the cost of $22,031.82. Assistant City Administrator/Engineer Matthew Sullivan presented the request to resurface the Drexel Town Square Splash Pad with a textured surface intended to improve slip resistance. Staff noted the existing surface was installed approximately ten years ago and is showing deterioration. The resurfacing is intended as a preventative measure to address safety concerns and maintain the heavily used facility. Alderperson Gehl made a motion to approve the quote to resurface the Drexel Town Square Splash Pad from Sundek National Accounts at the cost of $22,031.82, seconded by Board Member Cigale. Roll call vote: All aye. Motion carried. 7. Motion: Consider a motion to approve the final payment for the Abendschein Park Water Main Extension project to DK Contractors Inc., in the amount of $3,637.07. (Project No. 24111) (1st Aldermanic District) Director Johnston presented the final payment and project closeout for the Abendschein Park Water Main Extension project. The project included installation of an 8-inch water main to complete a loop from Stonebrook to Drexel Avenue. The work also shortened the water service lateral for the concession building and provides water service for the proposed beer garden. Staff reported that restoration work has been completed. Board Member Czarnecki made a motion to approve the final payment for the Abendschein Park Water Main Extension project to DK Contractors Inc., in the amount of $3,637.07, seconded by Board Member Siepert. Roll call vote: All aye. Motion carried. 8. Motion: Consider a motion to approve the final payment for the Shepard Avenue Water Main Relay project to Willkomm Excavating & Grading Inc., in the amount of $42,273.43. (Project No. 24115) (3rd Aldermanic District) Director Johnston presented the final payment and project closeout for the Shepard Avenue Water Main Relay project. Staff reported that the project and associated restoration work were complete. Alderperson Gehl made a motion to approve the final payment for the Shepard Avenue Water Main Relay project to Willkomm Excavating & Grading Inc., in the amount of $42,273.43, seconded by Board Member Cigale. Roll call vote: All aye. Motion carried. 9. Motion: Consider a motion to approve the final payment for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation project to Visu-Sewer, LLC in the amount of $26,327.69. (Project No. 25118) (All Aldermanic Districts) Director Johnston presented the final payment and project closeout for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation project. Staff explained that work near the Abendschein Park ball field required access to a manhole for installation of a 30-inch liner. Restoration issues occurred when protective matting was removed from the field. The contractor reduced its invoice by $14,000 for restoration, and those funds were transferred to the Department of Public Works to support ball field restoration. Board Member Siepert made a motion to approve the final payment for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation project to Visu-Sewer, LLC in the amount of $26,327.69, seconded by Board Member Cigale. Roll call vote: All aye. Motion carried. 10. Motion: Consider a motion to approve the final payment for the Ryan Road at Shepard Avenue Water Main Relay project to IHC Construction Companies, LLC, in the amount of $8,277.78. (Project No. 25120) (3rd Aldermanic District) Director Johnston presented the final payment and project closeout for the Ryan Road at Shepard Avenue Water Main Relay project. The project relocated water-main infrastructure at the Shepard Avenue and Howell Avenue intersection in advance of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s planned roadway project. Staff reported that the water main is in service and restoration has been completed. The Board discussed the anticipated timing of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation project, which is expected to begin construction in 2027. Alderperson Gehl made a motion to approve the final payment for the Ryan Road at Shepard Avenue Water Main Relay project to IHC Construction Companies, LLC, in the amount of $8,277.78, seconded by Board Member Cigale. Roll call vote: All aye. Motion carried. 11. Motion: Consider a motion to approve the Utility vouchers in the amount of $842,141.32. Director Johnston reviewed the Utility vouchers. He noted that approximately $500,000 of the total represented a Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District payment. Board Member Cigale made a motion to approve the Utility vouchers in the amount of $842,141.32, seconded by Board Member Siepert. Roll call vote: All aye. Motion carried. 12. Informational: Administrative and Operations reports. Director Johnston provided updates on Utility operations. He reported that July was a busy month for water-main breaks, which staff believe were influenced by dry weather, high seasonal water demand, hydrant flushing activities, and significant fluctuations in Lake Michigan water temperature. Peak production exceeded 13 million gallons in one day. Utility crews worked substantial overtime responding to breaks and will replenish repair clamps and other supplies used during the month. Mr. Johnston also reported that the Utility is pursuing a condition assessment of the 20-inch ductile iron water main located south of Oakwood Road along Highway 32. The assessment is anticipated to occur during fall 2026 and will assist with planning and design for replacement before a future Wisconsin Department of Transportation project anticipated in 2029. The Board discussed development activity and water-service availability in the Bender Park area. Staff reported that existing water infrastructure is available to serve future development; however, sanitary sewer routing remains an ongoing challenge. TRAFFIC & SAFETY 13. N/A Adjournment. Alderperson Gehl made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Board Member Siepert. Roll call vote: All aye. Motion carried. Dated on this 11th day of July August 2026. Public Notice Upon reasonable notice, a good faith effort will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through sign language interpreters or other auxiliary aid at no cost to the individual to participate in public meetings. Due to the difficulty in finding interpreters, requests should be made as far in advance as possible, preferably a minimum of 48 hours. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Oak Creek City Clerk at 414-766-7000, by fax at 414-766-7976, or by writing to 8040 S. 6th Street, Oak Creek, Wisconsin 53154. It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may attend the above-stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental body at the above-stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice.