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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND CAPITAL ASSETS July 14, 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. Also present: Director of Utilities Brian Johnston, Accounts Payable Clerk Nicole Butler, Police Chief David Stecker, and Director of Administrative Services Sara Kawczynski. 3. Approval of Minutes – 06/09/2026 Board Member Cigale made a motion to approve the minutes of June 9, 2026, seconded by Board Member Czarnecki. All aye; motion carried. 4. Informational: Review of Common Council actions related to Public Works & Capital Assets. City Administrator Andrew Vickers shared an email with the committee members prior to the meeting with updates of Common Council actions related to Public Works and Capital Assets. GENERAL GOVERNMENT CAPITAL ASSETS 5. Motion: Consider a motion to approve the purchase of 75 ballistic helmets for sworn police department members. Police Chief David Stecker explained the helmets will replace existing ballistic helmets that have reached the manufacturer’s recommended service life. The replacement helmets provide updated safety standards, improved fit, and enhanced protection for sworn personnel. The purchase is included within the approved police equipment budget. Board members discussed the expected service life of the replacement helmets and confirmed the purchase price reflects cooperative purchasing pricing available to the City. Alderperson Marshall made a motion to approve the purchase of seventy-five ballistic helmets for sworn police department members, seconded by Board Member Cigale. Roll call vote: All aye. Motion carried. PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES 6. Motion: Consider a motion to approve the purchase of a Knapheide Service Body at the cost of $34,841.00. Alderperson Gehl made a motion to approve the purchase of a Knapheide Service Body at the cost of $34,841.00, seconded by Board Member Czarnecki. Roll call vote: All aye. Motion carried. 7. Motion: Consider a motion to purchase one (1) replacement meter van not to exceed $42,500.00. Director Johnston presented the request to replace the meter van due to a total loss from an accident. Alderperson Gehl made a motion to approve the purchase of one (1) replacement meter van not to exceed $42,500.00, seconded by Board Member Czarnecki. Roll call vote: All aye. Motion carried. 8. Motion: Consider a motion to award the Various Dead End Hydrants Project to the lowest, responsible bidder, UPI, LLC, based on the bid amount of $225,753.00 (Project No. 26116). Director Johnston presented the bid results for the Various Dead End Hydrants Project. Mr. Johnston explained that the project will eliminate several dead-end water mains throughout the City by looping existing water infrastructure. Board Member Marshall made a motion to award the Various Dead End Hydrants Project to the lowest, responsible bidder, UPI, LLC, based on the bid amount of $225,753.00 (Project No. 26116), seconded by Board Member Cigale. Roll call vote: All aye. Motion carried. 9. Motion: Consider a motion to authorize the purchase of six Chemtrac water quality analyzers at a cost not to exceed $127,950.00 (Project 2611). Director Johnston presented the request to replace six aging water quality analyzers located throughout the Water Treatment Plant. Mr. Johnston explained the new analyzers will provide improved monitoring capabilities and reliability while supporting continued compliance with state and federal drinking water regulations Alderperson Gehl made a motion to authorize the purchase of six Chemtrac water quality analyzers at a cost not to exceed $127,950.00 (Project 2611), seconded by Alderperson Marshall. Roll call vote: All aye. Motion carried. 10. Motion: Consider a motion to authorize the Director of Utilities to enter into a professional service agreement with M.E. Simpson in the amount not to exceed $113,520.00 for the ductile iron pipeline condition assessment and amend the 2026 Capital Improvement Budget by $115,00.00. Director Johnston presented the proposed agreement with M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. to complete a condition assessment of portions of the City's large-diameter ductile iron water transmission mains. Mr. Johnston explained that the assessment will utilize advanced acoustic inspection technology to evaluate the structural condition of critical transmission mains without requiring excavation. The information gathered will assist the Utility in prioritizing future capital improvements and proactively addressing infrastructure needs before failures occur. Alderperson Marshall made a motion to authorize the Director of Utilities to enter into a professional service agreement with M.E. Simpson in the amount not to exceed $113,520.00 for the ductile iron pipeline condition assessment and amend the 2026 Capital Improvement Budget by $115,00.00, seconded by Board Member Czarnecki. Roll call vote: All aye. Motion carried. 11. Motion: Consider a motion to approve the Utility vouchers in the amount of $575,621.81. Board members had no additional questions regarding the vouchers. Alderperson Gehl made a motion to approve the Utility vouchers in the amount of $575,621.81, seconded by Alderperson Marshall. Roll call vote: All aye. Motion carried. 12. Informational: Administrative and Operations reports. Director of Utilities Brian Johnston provided updates on current Utility operations. Mr. Johnston reported that Ferguson has completed approximately two-thirds of the hydrant painting project along College Avenue and Rawson Avenue. He also reported that Lemke Pro Blasting completed hydrant restoration work along 13th Street and Pine Court. The work is focused on hydrants located along heavily salted county roadways where corrosion has accelerated deterioration. The project is also serving as a comparison of two restoration methods to evaluate long-term performance. Mr. Johnston noted that the restored hydrants have significantly improved the appearance of the system. Mr. Johnston informed the Board that hydrant flushing has begun, although the program is approximately two months behind schedule. He noted that flushing operations began during a period of high seasonal water demand and acknowledged the additional coordination required with Water Treatment Plant operations while customers are using increased amounts of water for lawn and landscape irrigation. Mr. Johnston also provided an update on recent maintenance activities, including completion of the water main repair on East Puetz Road and a recent service lateral repair. Utility crews are preparing to complete valve repairs along East Puetz Road before the City's scheduled roadway improvements begin. Mr. Johnston explained that three 24-inch butterfly valves installed during the early 2000s are no longer operating properly. Staff believe the issue is related to failed components within the valve gear assemblies. Crews will excavate each location to determine the specific repairs required before ordering replacement parts. Mr. Johnston noted that the Utility currently has 38 inoperable valves throughout the distribution system and continues to address repairs as staffing and project schedules allow. The Board discussed staffing levels within the Utility. Mr. Johnston reported that a new treatment plant operator is scheduled to begin employment the following week, returning the plant to full staffing levels. The new employee will complete required training and obtain Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources certifications over the coming months. Mr. Johnston also reported that recently hired employees Caden, Mike Polder, and Ashley are progressing well in their respective positions and will continue working toward required DNR certifications. In response to Board questions, Mr. Johnston stated that the Water Utility currently employs ten treatment plant operators and eight employees within the distribution division. TRAFFIC & SAFETY 13. N/A Adjournment. Board Member Cigale made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderperson Marshall. Roll call vote: All aye. Motion carried. Dated on this 14th day of July 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. 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