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Street Committee Meeting- January 19, 2026 Clerk’s initials_______
CITY OF SHULLSBURG
JOINT STREET & UTILITY COMMITTEE MEETING
January 19, 2026
A Joint Street & Utility Committee meeting was held January 19, 2026 in the Community Room of the
Shullsburg Community Townsend Center, 190 N. Judgement Street, Shullsburg, Wisconsin. Utility Chair Reilly
called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Notice of the meeting was posted in the following locations: Shullsburg
Community Townsend Center, Turpin’s Hometown Grocery and the Shullsburg Post Office. Roll Call - Dan
Morrissey, Emmett Reilly, Cheryl Mulcahy – All Present. Duane Wedige – Not Present. Others present: Nick
Doyle, Dave Turpin, Jose Trejo, and Janelle Schumacher.
Motion by Morrissey second by Mulcahy to approve the minutes of the December 10, 2025 Street and
Utility Committee meeting, with one noted change to edit the word “pool” to “poor” under the Street
Department update regarding the Water Street sidewalks. All aye, motion carried.
Mine & Museum Utility Connections – The committee briefly discussed the Mine & Museum Utility
connections and confirmed the water has been turned off and there is no water meter. They intend to keep the
electric service to the building for now.
Street Department – Turpin updated the committee regarding a tree on Iowa Street that had mostly
been removed; the remainder would be removed in the Spring. Reilly asked about salt supply for the winter and
Turpin believes he has enough for this year. Morrissey asked about the pothole on County Road O and Turpin
confirmed the County Highway Department had it filled. There was further discussion on the snow removal
budget; No action taken.
Electric Utility Updates – Doyle updated the committee that he has been working on mapping, as well
as attended a conference the week prior.
Tie Yard Lot Project Extension – Doyle explained the benefits of extending the Tie Yard Lot
electrical service underground to Union Street. His cost estimate is $47,000 for the total project and would need
to spend $20,000 after using the inventory he currently has in stock. Motion by Morrissey second by Mulcahy to
recommend this project extension to Union Street to the City Council for discussion and possible approval. All
aye, motion carried.
Water Utility – Trejo updated the committee that he has been finishing up the PSC report, as well as
replacing some meters. The DNR well inspection is scheduled for February 5th at 10:00am. He has also been
filling in on sewer department duties while Kleiber is off.
At 9:20a.m. a motion was made by Morrissey second by Mulcahy to adjourn. All Aye, motion carried.
Janelle Schumacher
City Clerk/Treasurer
Source: Village of Shullsburg website. First collected Oct 8, 2026.