Water & Sewer Committee Meeting — Minutes

MINUTES WATER & SEWER TUESDAY – APRIL 14, 2026 – 8:30 A.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, Municipal Building Members present: Chair Thomas Gryzwa, Fred Meintz, Daniel Seymour, Robert Warren, and Gary Motkowski. Others Attending: Mayor Katie Berman, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Kathy Kennedy, Public Works Director Matt Decur, and Kevin Wagner-Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. Chair Gryzwa called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Motion by Gryzwa and seconded by Warren to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5/0. Water & Sewer disbursements: The disbursements for Water & Sewer were reviewed. Communications: Discuss/consider purchase of 2026 Ford F150 truck: Public Works Director Matt Decur informed the committee that the 2012 Wastewater truck stopped working. The Wastewater plant uses vehicles the least, so the committee discussed and considered the purchase of 2026 F150 truck for Public Works from Ewald Automotive Group. The oldest Public Works truck would then be transferred to the Wastewater Department. Director Decur will confirm the purchase with the other appropriate committees and Council. Report from Ruekert & Mielke: A. Discuss/consider Clean Water Fund Loan. The DNR is working to approve the Clean Water Fund Loan. There is no forgiveness, but it is a low interest loan. B. Discuss/consider R/M Task Order for Clarifier Replacement Project Bidding and Construction Services. Kevin Wagner-Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. presented a Task Order for the WWTF Secondary Clarifier Collector Replacement for the bidding and construction related services. The Task Order was discussed and considered. Motion by Meintz and seconded by Motkowski recommending Council approve Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. Task Order No. 2026-4, WWTP Secondary Clarifier Collector Replacements Bidding and Construction Related Services. Motion carried 5/0. C. Discuss/consider Plans & Specifications for the Clarifier Replacement Project. Kevin Wagner-Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. presented the plans & specifications for the Clarifier Replacement Project. The WWTF secondary clarifier sludge and scum collector replacement plans and specifications were discussed. More details will be discussed and the next meeting. Utility Report by Public Works: Water Utility There was a watermain break April 3, 2026 on Thompson Street. Well 3 had a generator failure during March 16th storm. New controls have been installed. Spring water main flushing begins the night of Thursday, May 7th. Service Line Inventory and Lead/Copper sampling updates continue. Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) & Sewer Utility The impeller failed on Vacuum Truck; parts are on order. The Chicago Lift Station had high flows with April 13 rains that were bypassed with septic trucks. At the Main Lift Station, Pump C is in for rebuild. Jeff Vorpahl received his Advanced Wastewater Operator Certification on March 16th. Planning and Projects Ruekert Mielke WWTP Facility Plan. Ruekert Mielke WWTP Clarifier design and Clean Water Fund application. Ehlers Financial Management Plan, CIP, and budget. Crossing Point Development Concept Plans. Other matters: Set future meeting(s): The next Water & Sewer meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Motion by Seymour and seconded by Warren to adjourn at 8:55 a.m. Motion carried 5/0. Kathy Kennedy Deputy Clerk-Treasurer