Blenker Sherry Sanitary Commission Meeting — Minutes

DRAFT MINUTES Blenker Sherry Sanitary District Meeting Minutes 4-1-2026 Meeting was called to order at 5:58 pm by President Donna Stuttgen. Present were Commissioners Chris Goehring, Donna Stuttgen, Jay Stuttgen, Treasurer Terri Grassel, IFT-Dan Kundinger, Ledden Plumbing-Doug Ledden and Craig Seidl. No additions to agenda Kyle Parks was absent so no discussion on phosphorus plan. Engineering-Roth Engineering will be at plant on 4-3-26 at 3pm for a plant walk thru. Kyle has contacted EPA TA about engineering. Pumps- discussion on keeping same pumps throughout the district even if multiple companies work on the basin/pumps. Lift Station-discussion on needing to get the lift station back working. This will alleviate some of the work being done by the pumps at each residence as they won’t need to be pumping as far of a distance. Also, bigger pumps in lift station will keep lines cleaner as they are engineered to pump with enough velocity to keep line sides clean. Control panels/electrical-Discussions on control panels and getting electrical into conduit to replace current electrical with wires out in the open/environment, and wires not being used. Needing to replace some of the plant sensors as they are not working. Discussions on having to fix replace or add curb stops/turn off valves. Discussions about how to find were all sewer lines run as no complete blueprints have been found. Will look into getting a deep depth metal detector. Discussions on digging and road right away. What is needed to do this work. Discussion on getting more approved companies to do the work on repairs. Discussion on redistricting as this may be needed for a levy if loans are needed to upgrade/repair plant and district lines/equipment. Discussed loans/grants possibilities and will continue to pursuing more. Discussed district charges, who is responsible for what, and correspondence to be sent out. Next meeting Monday April 13 6pm Milladore Town hall Moved to adjourn by Jay Stuttgen 2nd by Chris Goehring. Motion passed. Adjourned at 7:50pm. Respectfully submitted Jay Stuttgen Secretary