7/9/25

CITY OF GILLETT UTILITY COMMITTEE MEETING Council Chambers – Municipal Building 150 N McKenzie Ave – Gillett, WI 54124 WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2025 AT 7:10 PM MINUTES Chairperson Young called the meeting to order at 7:10 pm. Roll Call Present: Alderpersons Matt Young, Nanette Mohr and Keri Hicks, Public Members Ruth Spang and Louis Danielson. Also Present: Alderpersons Ashley VanStraten and Jerry Luther, David Bunker via phone, Clerk Treasurer Chelsea Anderson, and Mayor Jon Blaskowski. Public Input: None AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Discussion and Possible Action on June 11, 2025 MOTION: Hicks/Mohr Motion to approve minutes from June 11, 2025 Minutes. Voice Vote: All Voting Aye – MOTION CARRIED 2. Committee may go into closed session to discuss matters of employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of public employees pursuant to 19.85 (1c) Wis. Stats. MOTION: Danielson/Mohr Motion to approve going into closed session at 7:15 pm to include council members, public members, mayor and clerk. Voice Vote: All Voting Aye – MOTION CARRIED 3. Committee will return to open session and may take action on matters discussed in closed session. MOTION: Danielson/Mohr Motion to return to open session at 7:45pm. Voice Vote: All Voting Aye – MOTION CARRIED 4. Discussion and Possible Action on Utility Budget and hiring- Looked over budget. MSA costs the Utility Department $4,800 a month because we are required to have a certified operator. Operator Matt Wickman is currently considered an Operator in Training, working on getting his licenses. The department would like to hire a second full time employee. Set interview date for the full time position. MOTION: Danielson/Spang Motion to hire Ron Anderson for part time work, 10 hours a week split days, at $40.00 dollars per hour. Voice Vote: All Voting Aye – MOTION CARRIED 5. Discussion and Possible Action on Mobile Home Park Meter Complaint- The Utility Department installed a new meter at the Rolling Hills Home Park to have the previous meter tested, it tested at 99.5% accuracy. The owner of the park claims the water usage went down after the new meter was installed. The old meter tested accurate and new meters are tested before they are sold. The Utility Operator will meet with the owner next week to discuss further. 6. Set Next Meeting Date –August 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM Interview date. 7. Adjournment at 8:10 PM. MOTION: Mohr/Spang Motion to adjourn. Voice Vote: All Voting Aye – MOTION CARRIED Respectfully Submitted by Clerk Treasurer Chelsea Anderson