Blenker Sherry Sanitary District Meeting — Minutes

DRAFT MINUTES Blenker Sherry Sanitary District Meeting Minutes 3-17-2026 Meeting was called to order by President Donna Stuttgen at 6:30 pm Members present were: Commissioners Chris Goehring, Donna Stuttgen, and Jay Stuttgen, Treasurer Theresa Grassel, IFT- Austin Eder. Additions to agenda-Agsource Secretary report for 2-17-26 meeting was read by Jay Stuttgen. Moved to accept as read by Chris Goehring, 2nd by Donna Stuttgen. Motion passed Treasurers report was received. OIC report- engineering firms have been contacted to set up plant walk thru. Soil samples need to be taken for land that the sludge is being spread on. Rock Labs to do the soil sampling. IFT report- New Grinder pump for possible purchase to view. Motion moved to purchase 2 pumps to place in the district to see how they will work by Jay Stuttgen 2nd by Donna Stuttgen. Motion passed Discussion on proposal for replacing and updating control panels and VFD controls. Tabled till next meeting. Old Business Tarp for sludge tank- Fox Land Harvester had been contacted and no reply has been received. Greenwood silo was also contacted and they will be stopping out next week. Insurance- A quote from another company was received. Premium was $300/year cheaper but deductible was $5000 compared to $1000 for current carriers. Motion moved to stay with Spectrum Insurance carriers by Donna Stuttgen 2nd by Chris Goehring. Motion passed. Budget- Budget produced from last years expenses show total expenses at $134,298 and income at $97,876 for a net of -36422. This has no budget lines for equipment or work on upgrades needed at the plant for DNR approval. Commissioner pay- Town of Milladore has set the commissioners pay periods to be January and July. Chronic Repair calls- Discussion held on developing a guideline for residences that have chronic repair calls for the same repairs. Disconnection-Discussion held on residences that are delinquent on Sanitary Bill. Possibility of disconnection with reconnection fees. Some residences have not paid in 2 years even with putting bill on taxes. Subcontractor contract- A copy has been received to use for the district’s subcontractors. New Business Old house to be torn down. District will contact owner as the sewer line will need to be capped/closed when this happens. There will be a fee for disconnection. Loans/Grants- District has started to look into loan and grant opportunities with the upcoming repairs/improvements needed. Redistricting-Discussion on getting redistricting done for Sanitary District as some governmental loans require a tax levy to guarantee repayment. AgSource-Jay had received an email about AgSource receiving documents. Public comment was received. Motion moved to pay bills by Chris Goehring 2nd by Donna Stuttgen, Motion passed. Next Meeting Monday April 20th at 6:30 at 3720 County Rd P Milladore, WI 54454 Motion moved to adjourn by Donna Stuttgen 2nd Chris Goehring. Motion passed Adjourned at 7:38 pm. Respectfully submitted Jay Stuttgen Secretary/Commissioner