Public Works & Highways Committee — Minutes
Village of Germantown · Washington County · Public Works & Highways Committee · meeting of May 13, 2026 · Minutes
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MEETING: AMENDED REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC
WORKS & HIGHWAYS COMMITTEE
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 5:30 PM
LOCATION: Germantown Village Hall Board Room
N112 W17001 Mequon Road
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Trustee Terri Kaminski called the Public Works and Highways Committee
meeting to order at 5:30PM.
II. ROLL CALL:
Present: Trustee Terri Kaminski, Trustee Robert Warren, Trustee Jan Miller, Trustee
Jim Stout
Also Present: DPW Director Tim Zimmerman, Water Superintendent Paul Haugen,
Village Engineer Kevin Driscoll, Deputy Clerk Maddy Laufenberg
III. MEETING MINUTES:
A. April 1, 2026 (ACTION)
Motion: Approve as presented
Motioned By: Robert Warren
Seconded By: Jan Miller
Yes: Terri Kaminski, Robert Warren, Jan Miller, Jim Stout
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0)
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Melanie Smythe (N140W17938 Cedar Ln) spoke regarding presentation procedures
and yard waste permits.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Consideration of Well 7 liner installation and contract extension #1 with CTW in
the amount of $136,555.00. (ACTION)
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Water Superintendent Haugen provided information on this item.
Motion: Approve as presented
Motioned By: Robert Warren
Seconded By: Jan Miller
Yes: Terri Kaminski, Robert Warren, Jan Miller, Jim Stout
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0)
B. Award of professional services agreement to Foth in the amount of $34,000.00
for Well 7 liner installation and pump replacement professional services.
(ACTION)
Water Superintendent Haugen and a representative from Foth provided information on
this item.
Motion: Approve as presented
Motioned By: Jan Miller
Seconded By: Robert Warren
Yes: Terri Kaminski, Robert Warren, Jan Miller, Jim Stout
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0)
C. April Storm Update (DISCUSSION)
DPW Director Zimmerman and Village Engineer Driscoll gave an update on the April
storm.
Public comments were made by the following individuals:
• Steven Mohar (N106W17050 Juniper Dr) spoke regarding drainage easements.
• Amy Willard (N106W17355 Wildflower Ln) spoke regarding flooding on
Wildflower Lane.
• B. N. Ranganathan (N106W17159 Juniper Dr) spoke regarding flooding on
Juniper Drive.
• Tom Willard (N106W17355 Wildflower Ln) spoke regarding flooding on
Wildflower Lane.
• Paul Spitz (N106W17085 Juniper Drive) spoke regarding sewer backups.
• Randy Ryskoski (N106W17113 Juniper Dr) spoke regarding sewer backups.
• Jeff Perschke (W173N10727 Willow Wood Dr) spoke regarding the Old Farm
Rd pump station.
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• Melanie Smythe (N140W17938 Cedar Ln) spoke regarding a hydraulic/storm
study and communications.
Motion: Examine Cedar Hills and Willow Wood subdivision drainage ditches and
determine which ones are private and public
Motioned By: Terri Kaminski
Seconded By: Jan Miller
Yes: Terri Kaminski, Robert Warren, Jan Miller, Jim Stout
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0)
D. Acceptance of Well #7 Rehab (ACTION)
Motion: Combine Items D-J for consideration as presented
Motioned By: Robert Warren
Seconded By: Terri Kaminski
Yes: Terri Kaminski, Robert Warren, Jan Miller, Jim Stout
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0)
Motion: Approve Items D-J as presented
Motioned By: Robert Warren
Seconded By: Jan Miller
Yes: Terri Kaminski, Robert Warren, Jan Miller, Jim Stout
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0)
E. Acceptance of Well 7 Generator Replacement (ACTION)
F. Acceptance of Well #12 (ACTION)
G. Acceptance of Goldendale Booster Station (ACTION)
H. Acceptance of Tower #3 Painting and Rehab (ACTION)
I. Acceptance of Tower #1 Emergency Replacement of Water Fill Pipe (ACTION)
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J. Acceptance of Tower #4 (ACTION)
K. Consideration of a credit policy for utility billing. (ACTION)
Water Superintendent Haugen provided information on this item.
Motion: Approve as presented
Motioned By: Robert Warren
Seconded By: Terri Kaminski
Yes: Terri Kaminski, Robert Warren, Jan Miller, Jim Stout
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0)
L. Appraisal Payments for Division Road Phase I Road Reconstruction Project
(ACTION)
Village Engineer Driscoll provided information on this item.
Motion: Approve as presented
Motioned By: Robert Warren
Seconded By: Jan Miller
Yes: Terri Kaminski, Robert Warren, Jan Miller, Jim Stout
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0)
M. Division Road Relocation Order Resolution (ACTION) (Amended to include
Exhibit C: Resolution)
Village Engineer Driscoll provided information on this item.
Motion: Approve as presented
Motioned By: Robert Warren
Seconded By: Jan Miller
Yes: Terri Kaminski, Robert Warren, Jan Miller, Jim Stout
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0)
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N. Pleasant View Drive Relocation Order Resolution (ACTION)
Village Engineer Driscoll provided information on this item.
Motion: Approve as presented
Motioned By: Jan Miller
Seconded By: Jim Stout
Yes: Terri Kaminski, Robert Warren, Jan Miller, Jim Stout
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0)
O. Award Contract for Road Program - Heritage Hills Reconstruction (ACTION)
Village Engineer Driscoll provided information on this item.
Motion: Recommend approval of the contract to Stark Pavement Corp. as presented
Motioned By: Jan Miller
Seconded By: Jim Stout
Yes: Terri Kaminski, Robert Warren, Jan Miller, Jim Stout
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0)
P. Award Road Program Contract - Esquire Estates Reconstruction (ACTION)
Village Engineer Driscoll provided information on this item.
Motion: Recommend approval of the contract to Payne & Dolan with a 10%
contingency as presented
Motioned By: Robert Warren
Seconded By: Jan Miller
Yes: Terri Kaminski, Robert Warren, Jan Miller, Jim Stout
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0)
Q. Award Conract for Engineering Services - Site Plan Reviews (ACTION)
Village Engineer Driscoll provided information on this item.
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Motion: Award contract to Harwood Engineering Consultants, not to exceed $15,000
as presented
Motioned By: Jan Miller
Seconded By: Terri Kaminski
Yes: Terri Kaminski, Robert Warren, Jan Miller, Jim Stout
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0)
R. Maple Road Bridge Repair (ACTION)
Village Engineer Driscoll provided information on this item.
Motion: Approve Option A as presented
Motioned By: Jan Miller
Seconded By: Terri Kaminski
Yes: Terri Kaminski, Robert Warren, Jan Miller, Jim Stout
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0)
S. Acceptance of Improvements - Water Main Extension for Green Bay Packaging
at Holy Hill Road (ACTION)
Village Engineer Driscoll provided information on this item.
Motion: Approve as presented
Motioned By: Robert Warren
Seconded By: Jim Stout
Yes: Terri Kaminski, Robert Warren, Jan Miller, Jim Stout
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0)
T. Award Contract for Pioneer Road Survey (ACTION)
Village Engineer Driscoll passed around an updated contract for review.
Motion: Approve updated contract in the amount of $677.50 as presented
Motioned By: Jan Miller
Seconded By: Robert Warren
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Yes: Terri Kaminski, Robert Warren, Jan Miller, Jim Stout
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0)
U. Agreement with WisDOT for STH 145 Improvements (ACTION)
Village Engineer Driscoll provided information on this item.
Motion: Enter into an agreement with WisDOT for STH 145 improvements as
presented
Motioned By: Robert Warren
Seconded By: Jan Miller
Yes: Terri Kaminski, Robert Warren, Jan Miller, Jim Stout
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0)
V. Discussion on Main Street and Old Farm Lift Station Facilities Plan
Amendment. (DISCUSSION)
DPW Director Zimmerman led discussion on this item.
W. Autorization to Purchase - Emergency Bypass Pump (ACTION)
DPW Director Zimmerman provided information on this item.
Motion: Approve purchase of an emergency bypass pump from Thompson {ump, not
to exceed $58,300 as presented
Motioned By: Jan Miller
Seconded By: Robert Warren
Yes: Terri Kaminski, Robert Warren, Jan Miller, Jim Stout
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0)
X. Consideration of Cost Recovery – Yard Waste Permit (ACTION)
DPW Director Zimmerman provided information on this item.
Motion: Limit the number of permits issued to two per household as presented
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Motioned By: Robert Warren
Seconded By: Terri Kaminski
Yes: Terri Kaminski, Robert Warren, Jim Stout
No: Jan Miller
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 3, No 1, Abstained 0)
VII. DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
A. May Directors Report
DPW Director Zimmerman spoke regarding Village Engineer Driscoll's last day and
upcoming culvert replacements.
VIII. NEXT MEETING DATE:
The next Public Works and Highways Committee Meeting will be held on June 3, 2026
at 5:30PM.
IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Trustee Miller announced the upcoming Maifest event on May 15th - 17th.
X. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairperson Trustee Kaminski adjourned the Public Works & Highways Committee
meeting at 8:36 PM.
Source: Village of Germantown website. First collected Oct 18, 2026.