Street Utility Committee — Minutes

1 Street & Utility Committee Meeting December 10, 2025 Clerk’s Initials________ CITY OF SHULLSBURG STREET & UTILITY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES A Street & Utility Committee meeting was held December 10, 2025 in the Community Room of the Shullsburg Community Townsend Center, 190 N. Judgement Street, Shullsburg, Wisconsin. Utility Committee Chair Emmett Reilly called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. Notice of the meeting was posted in the following locations: Shullsburg Community Townsend Center, Shullsburg Post Office, and Turpin’s Home Town Grocery. Roll Call – Cheryl Mulcahy, Dan Morrissey, Duane Wedige – Present; Others present: Dave Turpin, Nick Doyle, Jose Trejo, Tom Kleiber, and Janelle Schumacher. Motion by Mulcahy second by Wedige to approve the minutes of the November 12, 2025 meeting. All aye, motion carried. Street Department Updates – Turpin gave an update on snow removal from recent snow storms. He commented that he waiting for an update from the supplier on receiving salt. Wedige questioned the situation with snowmobiles riding by the park and not having any snow to ride on. Turpin commented that he had told the snowmobiling group they could ride through the park next to the curb. The committee discussed not having a formal agreement with the snowmobile group as to whether snow would be left on the sidewalk or street for them to ride on. Turpin asked if there was an update regarding the removal of a hollow tree on the corner of Blackstone and Iowa Streets. Reilly said he would notify the owner that it needs to be taken down, as it’s hazardous. Water Street Sidewalks – Reilly asked about when the Water Street Sidewalks will be repaired, stating the poor condition is a concern. Morrissey commented that the repairs are not budgeted in 2026 and due to the Bicentennial celebrations in 2027, it’s not likely they will want to work on them in 2027 either. The Water Street sidewalks need to be evaluated and have repairs budgeted for. Sewer Utility Updates – Kleiber had no updates. Sewer Utility Budget – The committee discussed the Sewer Utility Budget and looked at revenue numbers, agreeing the budgeted amount could be increased. Motion by Morrissey second by Mulcahy to approve the 2026 Sewer Utility Budget after an increase to Other Revenue to $300,000. All aye, motion carried. Electric Utility Updates – Doyle confirmed he will be taking his truck to Appleton for service repairs. Doyle also briefly updated the committee on the work that will be in the SE corner of town in 2026. Morrissey questioned whether the Electric Utility would be affected the electric and natural gas increases being discussed on the news. There was further discussion on the rate increase that’s being worked on. Doyle confirmed that the rate increase is in the review process with the PSC. Electric Utility Budget - The committee discussed the Electric Utility Budget and had no concerns. Motion by Morrissey second by Wedige to approve the 2026 Electric Utility Budget. All aye, motion carried. Water Utility Updates - Trejo reported that he has been working on PSC reporting. Morrissey asked about the risk of frozen pipes given the upcoming forecasted cold weather which led to further discussion about properties that may not have heat or running water. Morrissey requested a list of such properties from Trejo. Water Utility Budget - The committee discussed the Water Utility Budget and had no concerns. Motion by Wedige second by Mulcahy to approve the 2026 Water Utility Budget. All aye, motion carried. Public Comment - None At 9:35 a.m. a motion was made by Morrissey second by Mulcahy to adjourn. All aye, motion carried. Janelle Schumacher, City Clerk