Utility Committee Meeting — Agenda Packet
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Utility Committee
Meeting Agenda
September 22, 2026 - 4:45 PM
Council Chambers
3805 S. Casper Drive
Published: 09/18/2026
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL; DECLARATION OF QUORUM; PUBLIC NOTICE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. 06/23/2026 Meeting Minutes
4. NEW BUSINESS
5. OLD BUSINESS
6. CLOSED SESSION
A. The matters to be discussed in closed session are as enumerated in Wisconsin Statutes
Section 19.85(1)(e): Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the
investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever
competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. More Specifically:
B. MD7/AT&T poposal for amendment of lease agreement for AT&T Calhoun Tower #1
C. MD7/AT&T proposal for amendment of lease agreement for AT&T Sunnyslope Tower
#2
7. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
A. Discussion and possible action regarding MD7/AT&T proposal for amendment of lease
agreement for AT&T Calhoun Tower #1.
B. Discussion and possible action regarding MD7/AT&T proposal for amendment of lease
agreement for AT&T Sunnyslope Tower #2.
8. UPDATES
9. ADJOURN
Additional Information
• The agenda packet, including supplemental information related to agenda items, is available online at
www.NewBerlinWI.gov. Once finalized by the governing body, approved meeting minutes will also be posted online.
• Agenda items may be taken out of order at the governing body's discretion.
• Members, and possibly a quorum, of other municipal governmental bodies may attend this meeting to gather
information. However, no action will be taken by any governmental body other than the one referenced in this notice.
• Accommodations will be provided under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to meet the needs of individuals
with disabilities. If you require assistance or appropriate aids and services, please contact the Office of the City Clerk
at (262) 786-8610 with reasonable notice.
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Utility Committee
MEETING MINUTES
June 23, 2026 - 4:45 PM
Council Chambers
3805 S. Casper Drive
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
Adlerman Harenda called the meeting to order at 4:50 PM
2. ROLL CALL; DECLARATION OF QUORUM; PUBLIC NOTICE
Administrative Specialist Norgie Metzinger took the roll call as follows:
Present: Alderperson Hopkins, Alderperson Harenda, Alderperson Kroupa
Excused: Commissioner Howard Nissen Jr., Commissioner Timothy Anderson
Staff Present: City Attorney Mark Blum, Administrative Specialist Norgie Metzinger, Utility Manager
Alex Parker, DPW Director Lucas Pichler
The Administrative Speicalist confirmed that a quorum was present and that the meeting was
properly posted in compliance with open meetings law.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. 05/26/2026 Meeting Minutes
MOTION: Motion to Approve
Motion by: Alderperson Kroupa
Second by: Alderperson Hopkins
VOTE:
Motion Passed 3-0
4. NEW BUSINESS
NONE
5. CLOSED SESSION
A. The matters to be discussed in closed session are as enumerated in Wisconsin Statutes
Section 19.85(1)(e): Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the
investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever
competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. More specifically:
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B. Review of bids, bidder qualification statements and engineer's recommendation and
analysis for the Jacobs Ridge Lift Station Project.
MOTION: Motion to Enter Closed Session at 4:52 PM
Motion by: Alderperson Hopkins
Second by: Alderperson Kroupa
VOTE:
Motion Passed 3-0
6. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
MOTION: Motion to Return to open session at 5:04 PM
Motion by: Alderperson Kroupa
Second by: Alderperson Hopkins
VOTE:
Motion Passed 3-0
A. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to accept or reject
the bid of presumptive low bidder.
MOTION: Motion to Reject the bid of lowest presumptive low bidder, Western Contractors, Inc.,
$1,072,150.00.
Motion by: Alderperson Hopkins
Second by: Alderperson Kroupa
VOTE:
Motion Passed 3-0
B. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to award the bid for
the construction of Jacob's Ridge Lift Station Project to the lowest responsive,
responsible bidder.
MOTION: Motion to award the bid for the construction of Jacob's Ridge Lift Station to the next lowest
responsive, responsible bidder, August Winter & Sons Inc, for $1,297,000.00
Motion by: Alderperson Hopkins
Second by: Alderperson Kroupa
VOTE:
Motion Passed 3-0
7. UPDATES
NONE
8. ADJOURN
MOTION: Motion to Adjourn at 5:11 PM
Motion by: Alderperson Kroupa
Second by: Alderperson Hopkins
VOTE:
Motion Passed 3-0
Meeting adjourned at 5:11 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Norgie Metzinger, Administrative Specialist
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Source: City of New Berlin website. First collected Oct 7, 2026.