Utility Committee Agenda Packet - 7:25 PM

City of Oconomowoc Utility Committee Aldermen: Rosek, Chairman / Aultman Kloth, Secy / Jungwirth Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - 7:25 PM City Hall - Conference Room 3 174 E. Wisconsin Ave. Oconomowoc, WI 53066 (or Immediately following Public Services) Notice: If a person with a disability requires that the meeting be accessible or that materials at the meeting be in an accessible format, call the City Clerk’s office at least 48 hours in advance to request adequate accommodations. Tel: (262) 569-2186 1. Call to order and confirmation of appropriate meeting notification 2. Approve Minutes a. Minutes of February 17, 2026 3. Committee Business a. Consider/recommend on Resolution 26-R3342 for Replacement of Composite Samplers 4. Review Committee Reports a. Utility Billing Report - February 2026 b. Electric Utility Report - March 2026 c. Water Report - March 2026 d. Wastewater Report - March 2026 5. Adjourn Gina Kozlik, City Clerk City of Oconomowoc Members of other City governmental bodies (boards, commissions, committees, council, etc.) may attend the above noticed meeting of the Utility Committee to gather information. The only action to be taken at the above noticed meeting will be action by the Utility Committee. Utility Committee members should notify the City Clerk’s Office at 569-2186 if they are unable to attend. 1 1 Utility Committee - February 17, 2026 City of Oconomowoc Utility Committee Meeting Minutes February 17, 2026 - 7:20 PM Aldermen Present: Charles Schellpeper, Jennifer Aultman Kloth, Erik Jungwirth Also Present: Mark Frye, Scott Osborn, Steve Hatton, Matt Mulder, Karen Spiegelberg, Matt Rosek, Kevin Ellis, Gina Kozlik Chairman Rosek called the Utility Committee Meeting to order and appropriate meeting notice was confirmed at 7:20 PM. Approve Minutes a. Minutes of February 3, 2026 Motion to approve the minutes of February 3, 2026 made by Aultman Kloth and seconded by Rosek. Motion carried 3-0-0. Committee Business a. Consider/recommend Resolution 26-R3338 Approving a Contract Extension for Cross Connection Control Program Inspection Services Rosek asked if they could get a 5-year contract and Osborn said the one-year extension would let them take advantage of better pricing now. Motion to recommend Resolution 26-R3338 approving a contract extension for Cross Connection Control Program Inspection Services made by Aultman Kloth and seconded by Jungwirth. Motion carried 3-0-0. Review Committee Reports No comments from the Committee. a. Utility Billing Report - February 2026 b. Electric Utility Report - February 2026 c. Water Report - February 2026 d. Wastewater Report - February 2026 Adjourn Motion to adjourn made by Aultman Kloth and seconded by Rosek. Motion carried 3-0-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM. . Minutes taken by Gina Kozlik, City Clerk Alderman Aultman Kloth, Secretary 2 1 MEMORANDUM DEPARTMENT - WASTEWATER Date: March 17, 2026 To: Mayor, Common Council and Utility Committee From: Tim Reel, Wastewater Operations Manager Re: Consider/Act on Resolution 26-R3342 for the Replacement of Composite Samplers RELATES TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN Strategic Goal- Strategic Goal – II. Improve and Maintain our Infrastructure/Facilities BACKGROUND Samplers are placed at strategic locations throughout the facility to collect a representative volume for testing. The frequency of sampling over a 24-hour period is directly related to the amount of flow being treated at the Utility. Tests run on collected samples are necessary to maintain compliance with our WDNR permit. Current units have reached the end of their useful life. Additionally, current sampling equipment is allowing corrosive and potentially harmful gases to impact equipment in the adjacent area. Quotations for comparable sampling devices were sought. Either of the alternatives will eliminate the ability of harmful gases to enter these areas. Quotations received were: Hach model AS950, from Hach Inc. $29,888,20 Isco model 5800, from Mulcahy Shaw Water $35,757.00 Current samplers at the Utility are Isco models. They have served the Utility well and we have found it valuable to have a local representative with the capacity to inventory parts and provide service, in the field, when necessary. Hach units are serviceable by either replacement of parts or shipping back to the manufacturer. The Hach units have a 1-year warranty while the ISCO units have a 2-year motor warranty and a 3-year warranty on all other items to include labor from the manufacturer’s representative. For these reasons, staff recommend the purchase of samplers from Mulcahy Shaw Water, Inc. in the amount of $35,757.00. FINANCIAL IMPACT Funds for the purchase of the composite samplers are budgeted for in the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan. Costs will be allocated to account 601-501-7000-810. 3 2 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION Motion to recommend to the Common Council acceptance of the proposal from Mulcahy Shaw Water, Inc. of Cedarburg, WI, in the amount of $35,757.00. SUGGESTED COUNCIL MOTION Motion to approve Resolution 26-R3342. 4 Resolution No. 26-R3342 for Replacement of Composite Samplers WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Wastewater Utility to have composite samplers to ensure regulatory compliance; and WHEREAS, our current samplers have served their useful life and proposals for replacement have been received; and Hach Model AS950, from Hach Inc. $29,888.20 ISCO Model 5800, from Mulcahy Shaw Water $35,757.00 WHEREAS, Utility staff recommends purchase of ISCO units based on a more substantial warranty period, having local service and parts availability and based on past brand experience; and WHEREAS, the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan allocated funds for this purpose. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, the proposal, in the sum of $35,757.00, be accepted and the appropriate Wastewater representative is authorized to purchase from Mulcahy Shaw Water for said equipment. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, purchases described in this resolution are within budget and cost allocations will be directed to Wastewater Utility account 601-573-7000-810. DATED: March 17, 2026 CITY OF OCONOMOWOC By:_________________________ Robert P. Magnus, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ Gina Kozlik, Clerk 5 kWh Sold kWh Sold kWh Sold kWh Sold Feb-26 Feb-25 Feb-26 Feb-25 Residential 7,687,295 7,313,653 373,642 5.1% 15,320,735 14,686,288 634,447 4.3% Commercial 2,368,216 2,307,865 60,351 2.6% 4,610,812 4,483,706 127,106 2.8% Large Power 8,525,125 8,705,442 (180,317) -2.1% 17,875,146 18,224,734 (349,588) -1.9% Public Street/Hwy Ltg. 67,787 66,485 1,302 2.0% 143,672 140,973 2,699 1.9% Private Yard Lighting 3,045 3,104 (59) -1.9% 6,427 6,545 (118) -1.8% Total Electric Sales 18,651,468 18,396,549 254,919 1.4% 37,956,792 37,542,246 414,546 1.1% Gallons Sold (Thousands) Gallons Sold (Thousands) Gallons Sold (Thousands) Gallons Sold (Thousands) Feb-26 Feb-25 Feb-26 Feb-25 Residential 23,687 23,503 184 0.8% 48,278 46,870 1,408 3.0% Multi Family 6,368 5,817 551 9.5% 13,063 11,492 1,571 13.7% Commercial 12,607 10,671 1,936 18.1% 22,749 20,621 2,128 10.3% Industrial 3,057 1,967 1,090 55.4% 5,503 3,633 1,870 51.5% Public Auth/Muni 651 840 (189) -22.5% 1,119 1,559 (440) -28.2% Total Water Sales 46,370 42,798 3,572 8.3% 90,712 84,175 6,537 7.8% Gallons Sold (Thousands) Gallons Sold (Thousands) Gallons Sold (Thousands) Gallons Sold (Thousands) Feb-26 Feb-25 Feb-26 Feb-25 Residential 23,668 23,491 177 0.8% 48,234 46,840 1,394 3.0% Commercial A 8,165 12,682 (4,517) -35.6% 16,646 24,532 (7,886) -32.1% Commercial B 10,633 4,042 6,591 163.1% 18,886 7,877 11,009 139.8% Industrial A 1,829 1,207 622 51.5% 3,192 2,138 1,054 49.3% Industrial B 847 476 371 77.9% 1,580 932 648 69.5% Total Gallons Treated 45,142 41,898 3,244 7.7% 88,538 82,319 6,219 7.6% Note: Quantities sold are amounts invoiced during the month. Due to the timing of billing cycles, the amounts may not match consumption during the calendar month. Y:\Utility Billing\Committee\[Sales Table for Committee 2024.xlsx]CommSummary WATER Volume Increase (Decrease) Percent Increase (Decrease) Volume Increase (Decrease) Percent Increase (Decrease) WASTEWATER Volume Increase (Decrease) Percent Increase (Decrease) Volume Increase (Decrease) Percent Increase (Decrease) OCONOMOWOC UTILITIES - VOLUME STATISTICS Current Month Year To Date ELECTRIC Volume Increase (Decrease) Percent Increase (Decrease) Volume Increase (Decrease) Percent Increase (Decrease) 6 Oconomowoc Utilities: Monthly Volume & Revenue Summary Note: Charts exclude non-metered revenue (pole attachments, etc.) Note: Quantities represent amounts invoiced. Due to timing of mid-month billing cycles, line-loss, etc., amounts will differ from volume purchased from WPPI. Note: Charts exclude non-metered revenue (fire protection, etc.) Note: Quantities represent amounts invoiced. Due to timing of mid-month billing cycles, main-breaks, etc., amounts will differ from volume pumped at well sites. Note: Charts exclude adjoining sanitary districts and non-metered revenue (septic disposal, etc.) Note: Quantities represent amounts invoiced. Due to timing of mid-month billing cycles, external sanitary districts, rain-seepage, etc., amounts will differ from volume received at treatment facility Y:\Utility Billing\Committee\[Sales Summary Charts 2026.xlsx]Data WaterWastewater Metered Volume Units Metered Revenue Dollars Electric 0 5 10 15 20 25 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Million kWh 2024 Total 2024 Lg Pwr 2024 Res 2024 Com 2025 Total 2025 Lg Pwr 2025 Res 2025 Com 2026 Total 2026 Lg Pwr 2026 Res 2026 Com 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Million $ 2024 Total 2024 Lg Pwr 2024 Res 2024 Com 2025 Total 2025 Lg Pwr 2025 Res 2025 Com 2026 Total 2026 Lg Pwr 2026 Res 2026 Com 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Million Gallons 2024 Total 2024 Ind 2024 Res 2024 Com 2025 Total 2025 Ind 2025 Res 2025 Com 2026 Total 2026 Ind 2026 Res 2026 Com 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Thousand $ 2024 Total 2024 Ind 2024 Res 2024 Com 2025 Total 2025 Ind 2025 Res 2025 Com 2026 Total 2026 Ind 2026 Res 2026 Com 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Million Gallons 2024 Total 2024 Ind 2024 Res 2024 Com 2025 Total 2025 Ind 2025 Res 2025 Com 2026 Total 2026 Ind 2026 Res 2026 Com 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Thousand $ 2024 Total 2024 Ind 2024 Res 2024 Com 2025 Total 2025 Ind 2025 Res 2025 Com 2026 Total 2026 Ind 2026 Res 2026 Com 7 Oconomowoc Utilities: YTD Volume & Revenue Summary Note: Charts exclude non-metered revenue (pole attachments, etc.) Note: Quantities represent amounts invoiced. Due to timing of mid-month billing cycles, line-loss, etc., amounts will differ from volume purchased from WPPI. Note: Charts exclude non-metered revenue (fire protection, etc.) Note: Quantities represent amounts invoiced. Due to timing of mid-month billing cycles, main-breaks, etc., amounts will differ from volume pumped at well sites. Note: Charts exclude adjoining sanitary districts and non-metered revenue (septic disposal, etc.) Note: Quantities represent amounts invoiced. Due to timing of mid-month billing cycles, external sanitary districts, rain-seepage, etc., amounts will differ from volume received at treatment facility. Y:\Utility Billing\Committee\[Sales Summary Charts 2026.xlsx]Data WaterWastewater Metered Volume Units Metered Revenue Dollars Electric 0 50 100 150 200 250 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Million kWh 2024 Total 2024 Lg Pwr 2024 Res 2024 Com 2025 Total 2025 Lg Pwr 2025 Res 2025 Com 2026 Total 2026 Lg Pwr 2026 Res 2026 Com 0.0 5.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Million $ 2024 Total 2024 Lg Pwr 2024 Res 2024 Com 2025 Total 2025 Lg Pwr 2025 Res 2025 Com 2026 Total 2026 Lg Pwr 2026 Res 2026 Com 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Million Gallons 2024 Total 2024 Ind 2024 Res 2024 Com 2025 Total 2025 Ind 2025 Res 2025 Com 2026 Total 2026 Ind 2026 Res 2026 Com 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Thousand $ 2024 Total 2024 Ind 2024 Res 2024 Com 2025 Total 2025 Ind 2025 Res 2025 Com 2026 Total 2026 Ind 2026 Res 2026 Com 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Million Gallons 2024 Total 2024 Ind 2024 Res 2024 Com 2025 Total 2025 Ind 2025 Res 2025 Com 2026 Total 2026 Ind 2026 Res 2026 Com 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Thousand $ 2024 Total 2024 Ind 2024 Res 2024 Com 2025 Total 2025 Ind 2025 Res 2025 Com 2026 Total 2026 Ind 2026 Res 2026 Com 8 COMMITTEE REPORT – March 2026 Utility Billing Year End Reporting – Detail fieldwork has recently started for our 2025 financial audit. We are actively working with them on follow-up questions and requests. Initial work has begun to prepare our Public Service Commission annual report, which is due at the end of April. Winter Disconnection Moratorium – Every year, the Public Service Commission does not permit us to disconnect residential utility customers during the winter (Nov 1 – Apr 15), if the disconnection would interrupt their source of heat. As we are approaching spring, we mailed letters to 323 residential customers on February 19th. The letters were sent to customers that had 2+ months of unpaid balances, to give them advance notice of a potential future disconnection if they do not make payments or payment arrangements in the coming two months. All customers, including these residential customers, do incur late charges on their unpaid balances. Energy Assistance – State law requires the electric utility to collect a monthly Commitment to Community (CTC) fee from all customers. Of the total amount collected, half is forwarded to the statewide Focus on Energy efficiency program. The remaining half is retained locally for low-income customer payment assistance. The program availability is promoted on a regular basis in the message boxes on utility invoices. In order to reach additional eligible customers, we will be hosting an in-person enrollment opportunity in March. A representative from Energy Services Inc. will be onsite Thursday, March 26th for scheduled appointments to assist with the enrollment process. An insert will be included with upcoming utility bills to promote the opportunity. Customer Service Roundtable – On March 25th, we will be hosting a meeting of area electric utility customer service staff. The meeting is facilitated by the Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin (MEUW). We reached out to 11 other area utilities to encourage participation. It’s a good opportunity for us to discuss best practices and learn from our peers at neighboring utilities. Park & Recreation – Utility Bill Inserts – To assist the Park & Recreation department reach residents with more timely information at lower cost, The annual printed catalog is being replaced with a quarterly insert that will be included with the utility bill. The March utility invoices will be the first to include the new quarterly insert with program updates and information on upcoming classes with a link to the enrollment website. John Schuh, CPA Utility Accounting Manager 9 COMMITTEE REPORT – March 2026 Oconomowoc Electric Utility Staff Updates: This year has definitely been busy for the electric utility in terms of staffing changes. First of all, I’d like to congratulate Greg Randa, Electric Supervisor (Foreman), who is retiring from Oconomowoc Utilities on April 1, 2026, after 30 years of service. Greg plans to spend his extra free time perfecting his golfing skills. Due to Greg’s retirement and the plan to promote from within, the following openings were created and filled.  Jason Otto, was promoted from Lead Line Technician to Electric Supervisor (Foreman) to replace Greg. Jason has worked at the city since 2011.  Kirk Peschel, was promoted from Electric Line Tech to Lead Line Technician to replace Jason. Kirk has worked at the city for 18 years.  We are currently interviewing candidates for Electric Line Apprentice, to fill the vacancy due to Kirk’s promotion. We expect to fill this position in the next few weeks. If that wasn’t enough change for a month, Lucas Caine, our Sr. Utility Engineer, has taken an excellent opportunity to advance his career by accepting the Utility Manager position at Lake Mills. Lucas’ last day with OU will be March 13, 2026. I would like to personally congratulate these individuals as they have all been a huge part of the success of Oconomowoc Utilities for many years. Good luck to everyone in your new roles. Project Updates: As of March 10, 2026.  The following projects have been completed: o Electric removals have been completed in the N Lapham Street bridge project area o Fiesta Cancun: electric meter relocation o Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital, a planned outage for their maintenance work. o New service on Lakeland Dr for service to a new shed. Services:  New Services/Meters: 13 new cor-flo services and 26 new electric meters were installed in February.  Customer calls/issues: o Harvard St.: replace pedestal cable termination blocks that were found to be bad – 4 customers affected. o River Bluff Circle: replace bad pedestal cable termination blocks found during our annual PSC inspections – 13 customers affected o 141 3rd St.: – Customer called with a voltage complaint. A bad neutral was found. Permanent repairs are scheduled to occur during the week of 3/9/26. 10 o 304 Woodland: We disconnected the electric service from a home being remodeled, due to the owner creating an unsafe condition. Traffic Control Lights: o Additional EVP testing and repair is taking place with Waukesha County at specific traffic signals Substations:  No new updates Training:  In February through March 6th, the following training has occurred: o MEUW Management Training: attended by K. Peschel and M. Magnussen in Mauston o WPPI OMS training: attended by T. Tremaine, J. Rahn, K. Kaari, and L. Caine in Sun Prairie o Vermeer Bore Rig Training: attended by B. Gorr o MEUW safety training: Multiple yearly safety topics were covered and attended by all crew members o ATC Switching Procedure Training: attended virtually by all crew members Major projects that have been started and/or are in the works:  Install new feeder CB67 near Mills Fleet Farm  PSC inspections on circuits CB82, CB83, CB85 and CB76  Pabst 59 apartment service terminations to building A2  Bury cor-flow services installed during the winter – total to be buried = 32 services Sincerely, Kevin Kaari Utility Manager City of Oconomowoc kkaari@oconomowoc-wi.gov 11 COMMITTEE REPORT- March - 2026 Water Utility The following are updates for ongoing projects:  Well 8 Pumping Station – There has been a delay in the WDNR commissioning on the station for contractors to make a modification to the reservoir overflow structure and site grading. In addition, modifications were needed to the pressure sustaining valve to limit the well output to 2,000gpm. The adjustment of the pressure sustaining valve resulted in the need for a larger horsepower chlorine booster pump to achieve proper chemical dosing. Specialty Work:  Large Water Meter Testing o 1 ½-inch –complete o 2-inch thru 6-inch – scheduled March & April Customer Interactions:  14 new water meters were installed  71 meter exchanges performed (1,860 of 2,613 complete)  3 water quality complaints Training (Upcoming):  WRWA Annual Tech Conference – March 24th – 26th in Green Bay (Osborn, Wellmann, Hottinger)) Specialty Report: Well #8 from Study Recommendation to Site Investigation to Startup - 1999 = Water System Master Planning identified the need to search for the next municipal well source. Suggest searching for a shallow sand & gravel site. - 2001 - Well Site Investigation activities began and included electro-magnetic resonance and other seismic field surveys of multiple areas throughout the City, culminating in the drilling of test borings and evaluating soil and water samples on two recommended sites. - 2013 - Acquired a 2/3 acre site from Pabst Farms. Wellhead protection planning began. - 2021 - Test Well (8”) & Permanent Well (12”) project awarded to Municipal Well & Pump - 2023 - Pumping Station project awarded to Strand Associates for design o Construction began by Hunzinger in November 2024 Please refer to the attached FAQ’s sheet regarding the startup of the facility. Respectfully Submitted: Scott Osborn P.E. Water Superintendent 12 U T I L I T I E S 808 South Worthington Street • Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 53066 • Ph (262) 569-2196 • Fax (262) 569-2164 Updated 3/2/26 FAQs – Well #8 Pumping Station – START-UP WHAT: The Well #8 Pumping Station is set to start pumping potable water to its customers. This well is 219 foot deep finished into the shallow sand & gravel aquifer. The pumping station is equipped with an iron filter to produce high quality drinking water without the detriments of the naturally occurring iron. The output of this well is over 2,000 gallons per minute (gpm). WHERE: Well #8 is located at 1850 Pabst Farms Boulevard, just east of the East Lake Village subdivision in Oconomowoc and south of the Lake Country Village subdivision in Summit. The site will be bordered to the south and east by the newly proposed Harvest at Pabst Farms development. WHY: One of the recommendations from the 2017 Water System Master Plan was to construct a new water source (Well #8), to replace any non-conforming, non-essential wells. This site along with the future Well #9 site was part of the decade long well site investigation search the City started in the early 2000’s looking to secure shallow aquifer well sites. WHEN: WDNR commissioning of the pumping station is expected in early March, after a few of the outstanding punch-list items are completed. HOW: Equipment start-up and testing have been occurring on site since late November with contractors/manufacturers reps. Owner training has occurred and all required water operator certifications/licensures have been obtained. IMPACT: No impact on nearby local private wells is anticipated. Extensive groundwater modelling of the aquifer was conducted as part of the Wellhead Protection Plan created for this source. Also, proactive measures were included in the project consisting of four monitoring wells placed in specific locations to continuously gather depth to water measurements. Lastly, water quality may be affected for a short period of time. As our water system now will have a new source pumping into the distribution system, this may affect water quality because we are “reversing” the flow of the source water in some locations in the City. OPPORTUNITY: As part of the approval process with the WDNR, a Well Head Protection Plan (WHPP) has been adopted by the municipality. This plan gives the Water Utility tools to educate residents and businesses about the importance of protecting this shallow water source. This includes the ability to restrict some activities within the WHPP area that could potentially have an adverse impact on our precious new water resource. If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to call Water Superintendent, Scott Osborn at 262-569-6421 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM or email anytime to scott.osborn@oconomowoc-wi.gov 13 U T I L I T I E S 808 South Worthington Street • Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 53066 • Ph (262) 569-2196 • Fax (262) 569-2164 Well #8 – well pump and ductile iron process piping 14 U T I L I T I E S 808 South Worthington Street • Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 53066 • Ph (262) 569-2196 • Fax (262) 569-2164 Well #8 – high-lift booster pumps rated at 1,300 gpm 15 U T I L I T I E S 808 South Worthington Street • Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 53066 • Ph (262) 569-2196 • Fax (262) 569-2164 Well #8 – iron filter backwash discharge 16 Wastewater Utility Committee Report March 2026 I. Accomplishments: a. Septage/Receiving Bldg. – Punchlist work is ongoing. b. Hydraulic Analysis – Flow meters will be deployed the week of March 16 th or 23rd. The instruments will be gathering and reporting data for a one-month period. Determinations and report to follow. c. The WHOPRS report, Water Use and Air Emission reports have been submitted to Wisconsin Emergency Management and WI Dept. of Natural Resources respectively. The WHOPRS report is used to communicate onsite chemical type and volume to the state for emergency response purposes. This information is then shared at the County level as well as local level with our regional Fire Dept. d. Our software-based hauler reporting went live on March 2 nd. With some minor glitches behind us we are off and running. We appreciated the patience of our hauling customers during this time. II. Upcoming Priorities: a. Watershed analytical data entry to WDNR b. Work towards accomplishing items identified in our Source Reduction Measures (SRM) Plan for chlorides. c. A DRAFT RFP has been developed as we progress towards improvements to the Wastewater Utility. Due to the age of the facility and with the goal of minimizing project pitfalls it is appropriate to begin with a Pre-Design effort. This would more firmly identify specific project limits, equipment selections and whether or not we will have the ability to work within the structures currently in place. Areas of specific interest are site electrical, HVAC, Plumbing and Solids Treatment. The result would be a much clearer scope and therefore design from consultants afterwards. III. Challenges: a. The grit system failure noted last month has been remedied with a very robust repair. The same repair will be sought for the second unit. b. We have been having communication faults at several lift stations over the last 6 weeks. We have reached out to our system integrator and have yet to come to a quick resolution. It has become obvious that we will be looking at a near term solution and a long-term item to budget for in 2027. IV. Safety a. Past months training included: i. Hearing Conservation - WWTP ii. Fire Extinguisher- City Hall, WWTP iii. Blood Borne Pathogens- City Hall, WWTP iv. Work Zone Safety- Elec., Water b. Hearing exams were held for all impacted employees 17