Street & Utility

STREET AND UTILITY COMMITTEE October 3rd, 2022 The regular meeting of the Street and Utility Committee was called to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Albany Village Hall by Chairperson Larry Nipple. Members present were: Nipple, Kim Blumer, Eileen Althaus, Jim Mauerman and Roald Henderson. Also present: Lonnie Gill, Ex-Officio, Tim Astfalk and Kiera Depries of Mead & Hunt. Proof of posting was verified. MINUTES: Motion by Blumer, seconded by Mauerman, to approve the previous minutes as printed. Carried. SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM UPDATE: Astfalk of Mead & Hunt presented an updated version of the villages “Intent to Apply Ranking and Priority Evaluation” from the Wisconsin DNR. Astfalk advised the form is updated to current conditions and needs to be filed with the DNR by the end of October. Motion by Blumer, seconded by Althaus to have Mead and Hunt file the updated “Intent to Apply”. Carried. SEWER POND UPGRADE: This project is on track for “substantial” conclusion by the end of October. Heaters are in place and waiting for electrician. Gill to contact Gentz Electric to finalize project. SEWER UPRADE PAY REQUEST: No request at this time. Motion by Nipple, Seconded by Blumer to move agenda item 2023 Budget ahead of 8 and 9 to allow Henderson to leave by 7:00pm. Carried 2023 BUDGET: Gill presented the Street / Machine and Equipment Budget. After discussion of many line items the budget was kept the same as 2022. Motion by Blumer, seconded by Mauerman, to approve 2023 street budget. Carried. NEW F550 OR DODGE 5500 TRUCK: Gill presented some numbers on new trucks. Prices ranged from $73,000 to $93,000, but availability is limited and probably not available until April 2023. Motion by Blumer, seconded by Mauerman, to table this item until after the New Year. Carried. NEW BACKHOE JOHN DEERE: Gill presented some numbers on a replacement tractor. Prices are in the $85,000 to $90,000 range. Gill will look into lease to own options with John Deere Company. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Gill asked to cancel the GPS tracking options on Village trucks. This could save the village around $100.00 monthly. Motion by Blumer, seconded by Mauerman, to cancel contract on GPS tracking. Carried. Gill also brought up emergency siren repairs and will try to finalize the actual repair cost estimate. Gill spending $352.00 on 10 16’ x 36’ steel panels to use on well houses. This was approved by Building and Grounds Committee but Gill did not have dollar cost at that time. Motion by Blumer, seconded by Mauerman, to approve purchase of steel panels at $352. Carried. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Blumer, seconded by Mauerman, to adjourn. Carried. LARRY NIPPLE, Chairman Street and Utility Committee