Water & Sewer Committee Meeting — Minutes

MINUTES WATER & SEWER THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 12, 2026 – 8:30 A.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MUNICIPAL BUILDING Members present: Acting Chair Daniel Seymour, Fred Meintz, Robert Warren, and Gary Motkowski. Members excused: Thomas Gryzwa. Others Attending: Mayor Katie Berman, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Kathy Kennedy, and Public Works Director Matt Decur. Acting Chair Daniel Seymour called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m. Motion by Seymour and seconded by Warren to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4/0. Minutes: Motion by Warren and seconded by Motkowski to approve the minutes of January 13, 2026. Motion carried 3/0. Meintz abstained. Water & Sewer disbursements: The disbursements for Water & Sewer were reviewed. Communications: Report from Ruekert & Mielke: Public Works Director Matt Decur has been working with Reukert & Mielke, Inc. on the Clarifier Replacement Project. The Sewer Utility Cash Flow Analysis prepared by Ehlers Financial Advisors was presented. An alternative plan was presented with Exhibit 2 for Pine Street reconstruction as a smaller, lower cost project. However, based on the condition of the clarifier and operational necessity, it is recommended to move forward with the clarifier project this year. Discussion was held on a plan of increasing sewer rates, applying for a loan, and working on bids for the project. A Sewer Rate Schedule with a proposed increase of 13% was presented to be instituted in the 2nd Quarter of 2026, effective 4/1/26. Future increases for water and sewer were also discussed to continue to cover operational cost deficits and projects. It is recommended to pursue a Clean Water Fund low interest loan for the Clarifier Replacement Project. Motion by Warren and seconded by Motkowski to recommend council approve an increase of 13% to the sewer rates instituted in the 2nd Quarter of 2026, effective 4/1/26 to cover operational cost deficits and projects. Motion carried 4/0. Motion by Seymour and seconded by Warren to recommend council approve the application of a $2,500,000.00 Clean Water Fund low interest loan in preparation for the Clarifier Replacement Project. Motion carried 4/0. Page 2 Water & Sewer Minutes February 12, 2026 Utility Report by Public Works: Water Utility • Thawed three frozen service lines and replaced three frozen water meters. • Posted 40 Quarterly service disconnections and disconnected five services. • Service Line Inventory and Lead/Copper sampling updates are being done as required by the DNR to identify lead lines. Wastewater Treatment Plant & Sewer Utility • Clarifier froze over January 23 – 29. • Main Lift Station maintenance & repairs were done including VFD and driveshaft on pump C. • Advanced Operator Certification Application for Vorpahl submitted 10/16/2025. Following up with DNR to make sure it’s being processed. Planning and Projects • Public Works Director Matt Decur shared there is an ongoing planning study for the River Crossing property. Mayor Berman has been working with a development group who hired Cedar Corporation to put together concepts for the property. The site plan concepts for the City of Peshtigo – Crossing Point Workforce Housing Concept were presented and will be going to council at the next meeting for review and approval. Other matters: Mayor Berman thanked the committee members for their service. Set future meeting(s): The next Water & Sewer meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Motion by Warren and seconded by Motkowski to adjourn at 9:25 a.m. Motion carried 4/0. Kathy Kennedy Deputy Clerk-Treasurer