Public Works Committee

VILLAGE OF BIRON 451 KAHOUN ROAD, WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI 54494 PUBLIC WORKS, SANITATION & WASTEWATER COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES January 30th, 2025 2:30 P.M. Members Present: Tammy Steward, Chairperson; Dan Muleski Committee Member, Mike Guillemot excused Others Present: Kayla Lumaye, Public Works Director; Peggy Doughty, Utility Clerk; Samantha Daugherty, Village Clerk 1. Chairperson Tammy Steward called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m. 2. Discussion on sale of dump truck – Kayla state the dump truck sold for $7,280.51. Kayla also sold the old tires from the new dump truck for $200 on Wisconsin surplus. 3. Discussion on wastewater agreement and meeting with MSA – Jon and Kayla had a Teams meeting with Dan Borchardt from MSA. They discussed wanting MSA’s guidance on what to include in our statement and presentation to the consultant. Dan gave some recommendations. At this time MSA has not been contracted to do any work. 4. Discussion and possible action on telemetry for both flow metering stations – Kayla spoke with Bill from B&M and he thought that Wisconsin Rapids system was 30 years old and would not have enough memory to connect to both of our systems. Derek, Wisconsin Rapids wastewater superintendent, said Bill from B&M is incorrect. Wisconsin Rapids upgraded their system 10 years ago. Derek has contacted their integrator to see how we can integrate into their system. Kayla presented an invoice from B&M totaling $5,392.50 to replace the flow metering station meter. 5. Discussion on sanitary sewer break – The DNR sent the Village a notice of non-compliance due to the force main break. With preventative maintenance this break could have been avoided. The DNR is requiring Kayla to update the Village’s CMOM. Kayla stated the cost to fix the break between Crockett Septic, Precision Excavation and the crews time was $20,482.82. Kayla discussed looking into pipe asset management programs. Kayla has one quote for $37,637.12. Kayla will obtain more quotes, and the committee will discuss this at the next meeting. 6. Discussion and possible action on increasing wastewater rates – Tammy discussed the need to increase rates to keep up with operating costs. The committee asked Kayla to get rate comparisons of neighboring communities. The committee will discuss this at the next meeting.  7. Superintendent’s report – Kayla stated that the jet truck needs eight new rear tires. Motion Steward, second Muleski to purchase the tires for a total cost of $3,191.92 to be paid from the truck/equipment non-lapsing account. Guillemot voted no. Motion carried. 8. Set next meeting date and time - Next meeting will be held on February 18th at 9:30 AM. Motion to Adjourn: Dan Muleski, second by Tammy Steward Time: 3:04 p.m. Minutes Respectfully Submitted by: Kayla Lumaye, Public Works Director