Streets & Drainage — Minutes

MINUTES STREETS & DRAINAGE THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026, 4:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MUNICIPAL BUILDING Members present: Chair Robert Warren, Keith Klimek and Joel Ahrens Others Attending: Mayor Katie Berman, Public Works Director Matt Decur, and Parks & Recreation Director Lori Tonn. Chair Warren called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Motion by Warren and seconded by Klimek to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 3/0. Minutes: Motion by Warren and seconded by Klimek to approve the December 30, 2025 meeting minutes. Motion carried 3/0. Landfill options and fees: Public Works Director Decur presented information on using the Waste Management Landfill in Michigan for waste disposal. A proposed 36-month agreement was reviewed. The fees would be $50.45 per ton with an additional 18.9% waste water management charge, which would average about $60 per ton. The agreement is subject to an increase on January 1st of each year. The contract is based on an anticipated volume of 1,200 tons annually, but there is no penalty for more or less refuse. Attorney Spangenberg is reviewing the agreement. Currently the City is paying $90 per ton at the MAR-OCO Landfill. Decur reported there would be no logistic issues with the interstate travel. Motion by Warren and seconded by Ahrens recommending Council approve a 36-month Industrial Waste & Disposal Services Agreement with Michigan Environs, Inc. Menominee Landfill (a Waste Management Company) at a rate of $50.45 per ton with an additional 18.9% waste water management charge subject to approval by Attorney Spangenberg. Motion carried 3/0. Streets & Drainage report (see attached): - Streets update on decorations, road treatments, street parking, and tree removals. - Christmas tree and Riverside Cemetery yard waste collection update. - Update on West Park Dr. and street maintenance & reconstruction. - 2026 recycling schedule available and seasonal dumpster is closed. - New personnel started in November. Other matters: None. Set future meeting: The next Streets & Drainage meeting will be February 26, 2026, 4:30 p.m. Motion by Warren and seconded by Klimek to adjourn at 4:42 p.m. Motion carried 3/0. Tammy Kasal Clerk-Treasurer