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Utility Committee - October 06, 2026 City of Oconomowoc Utility Committee Meeting Minutes October 06, 2026 - 6:35 PM Aldermen Present: Charles Schellpeper (excused absent with substitution of Jennifer Aultman Kloth) and Erik Jungwirth Also Present: Mark Frye, Kevin Kaari, Scott Osborn, Neil Slomczewski, Tim Reel, Steve Hatton, Karen Spiegelberg, Matt Rosek, Kevin Ellis, Zachary Frankowski, Lou Kowieski, Gina Kozlik Aultman Kloth called the Utility Committee Meeting to order and appropriate meeting notice was confirmed at 6:35 PM. Committee Business a. Consider/recommend Resolution 26-R3406 Budget Amendment to Increase the 2026 Lead Water Service Line Budget Utility Manager Kaari explained the increased interest in lead line replacement from owners due to the public notice. The Utility then must replace the city side within 45 days when the work is done. There was additional discussion about Alderman helping to make the other residents with lead lines aware if a master list could be provided to them so they could pass along information on cost and process. Motion to recommend Resolution 26-R3406 Budget Amendment to increase the 2026 Lead Water Service Line Budget made by Aultman Kloth and seconded by Jungwirth. Motion carried 2-0-0. b. Consider/recommend Resolution 26-R3407 to Join WPPI Group Filing for New Parallel Generation Rates Utility Manager Kaari reviewed the purpose of joining the group filing and extension with a grandfathering of the old rate for 10 years. He also explained how the rate is paid out to the owners producing more than they need. Motion to recommend Resolution 26-R3407 to join WPPI Group filing for New Parallel Generation Rates made by Aultman Kloth and seconded by Jungwirth. Motion carried 2-0-0. c. Consider/recommend Resolution 26-R3408 to Purchase Two Used Plow Trucks from City of Waukesha Utility Manager Kaari explained the fleet replacement request is an opportunity to purchase two 2018 plows from the City of Waukesha. He said they would need to add the brine units and logo wraps with still a favorable cost savings to replace two failing trucks of about 500,000. Motion to recommend Resolution 26-R3408 to purchase two used Plow Trucks from City of Waukesha made by Jungwirth and seconded by Aultman Kloth. Motion carried 2-0-0. Adjourn Motion to adjourn made by Jungwirth and seconded by Aultman Kloth. Motion carried 2-0-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 PM. Minutes taken by Gina Kozlik, City Clerk