Water Committee

VILLAGE OF BIRON 451 KAHOUN ROAD, WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI 54494 WATER UTILITY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES August 20th, 2025 7:30 A.M. Members Present: Jamie Biegel, Chairperson; Patty Gapen, Committee Member; Mark Honkomp excused Others Present: Kayla Lumaye, Water Superintendent and Peggy Doughty, Utility Clerk 1. Chairperson Jamie Biegel called the meeting to order at 7:28 A.M. 2. 2026 Budget – The committee reviewed and discussed the 2026 budget. Changes were made to the expenses to reflect increases for next year. The committee discussed the rate case study. The committee decided to wait to adjust their revenues until an estimate percentage of rate increase is provided from the auditor. Kayla discussed issues occurring with the generator at the wellhouse. The main control circuit board stopped working which in turn caused the generator to stop working. It was replaced on Monday, and the generator is now working. Kayla stated it is a temporary solution and that Econ came out yesterday to provide a proposal for replacement. Kayla stated that depending on the price, this may be a purchase made this year. If it goes over this year’s budget it will be budgeted for next year. 3. Superintendent’s report - Kayla stated the public works crew and herself will be attending the WRWA outdoor expo next Thursday August 28th. 4. Set next meeting date and time The next meeting will be held on September 30th at 9:30 AM. Motion to Adjourn: Patty Gapen, second by: Jamie Biegel Time: 8:07 a.m. Minutes Respectfully Submitted by: Kayla Lumaye, Water Superintendent