Water Commission
Regular MeetingGreen Bay, WI · October 13, 2025
Minutes
MINUTES OF THE WATER COMMISSION
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2025, 8:30 AM
In person at the Green Bay Water Utility.
631 S Adams St
Virtual attendance is also available via Zoom.
A. ZOOM MEETING INFORMATION.
1. Join Zoom Meeting Online:
https://zoom.us/j/98284055918?pwd=eHBxaWkvN1J2a3N0RERUWkRsNjVkUT09
Or call in by phone: +1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 982 8405 5918
Passcode: 385002
If you wish to speak at this public meeting or leave a comment, please fill out the online
Comment Form prior to the meeting. More detailed Zoom Instructions can be found online.
B. ROLL CALL.
1. Members: John Heugel, Jamie Wall, Jacque Boyle, Thomas Karman, Allen Farvour, Lynn
Gerlach, William Morgan, John Luczaj
On Monday, October 13, 2025, the Water Commission met in person and virtually via
Zoom. President Heugel called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Recording Secretary Beilke
called the roll. Seven voting commission members: President John Heugel (In Person), Vice
President Jamie Wall (In Person), Secretary-Treasurer Tom Karman (In Person), Jacque
Boyle (Virtually via Zoom at 8:41 a.m.), Al Farvour (Virtually via Zoom), Lynn Gerlach (In
Person) and John Luczaj (In Person). Also present: Alder Bill Morgan (In Person, non-voting),
Council Representative to the Water Commission, and Attorney William Vande Castle
(Virtually via Zoom).
Staff present: Brian Powell, Doug Martin, Stephanie Rogers, Andrea Hay (Virtually via
Zoom), Russ Hardwick, Kristin Romanowicz, Jon Peters, and Hailey Heath.
C. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA.
1. Approval of the agenda for the Monday, October 13, 2025, meeting of the Water Utility
Commission.
Moved by Jamie Wall, seconded by Lynn Gerlach to approve the agenda. Voice vote being
had, the motion passed unanimously.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
1. Approval of the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting.
Moved by Lynn Gerlach, seconded by Jamie Wall to approve the minutes. Voice vote being
had, the motion passed unanimously.
E. REGULAR BUSINESS.
1. August 2025 Financial Report
Moved by Thomas Karman, seconded by Jamie Wall to approve the Financial Reports as
presented. Voice vote being had, the motion passed unanimously.
F. INFORMATIONAL.
1. General Manager Update
General Manager Brian Powell provided the commission with updates on the following
initiatives within our organization:
1. Village of Pulaski Update - Meeting on October 14th
2. Meeting with WDNR on Intakes at Lake Station on October 23rd
3. Meeting with Public Service Commission on November 5th
4. 2025 Budget & 5-Year CIP Update
5. Worforce Report
a. Billing Assistant - Starting October 20th
b. Safety Coordinator - Held interviews on October 7th & 9th
c. Stephanie Rogers, Business Manager, Retiring January 8th
G. ADJOURNMENT.
1. Adjournment of the Monday, October 13, 2025, meeting of the Water Utility Commission.
Moved by Jamie Wall, seconded by John Luczaj to adjourn. Voice vote being had, the motion
passed unanimously.
Agenda
AGENDA OF THE WATER COMMISSION
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2025, 8:30 AM
In person at the Green Bay Water Utility.
631 S Adams St
Virtual attendance is also available via Zoom.
A. Zoom Meeting Information.
1. Join Zoom Meeting Online:
https://zoom.us/j/98284055918?pwd=eHBxaWkvN1J2a3N0RERUWkRsNjVkUT09
Or call in by phone: +1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 982 8405 5918
Passcode: 385002
If you wish to speak at this public meeting or leave a comment, please fill out the online
Comment Form prior to the meeting. More detailed Zoom Instructions can be found online.
B. Roll Call.
1. Members: John Heugel, Jamie Wall, Jacque Boyle, Thomas Karman, Allen Farvour, Lynn
Gerlach, William Morgan, John Luczaj
C. Approval of the Agenda.
1. Approval of the agenda for the Monday, October 13, 2025, meeting of the Water Utility
Commission.
D. Approval of Minutes.
1. Approval of the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting.
E. Regular Business.
1. August 2025 Financial Report
F. Informational.
Agenda of the Water Commission
October 13, 2025
Page 1
1. General Manager Update
G. Adjournment.
1. Adjournment of the Monday, October 13, 2025, meeting of the Water Utility Commission.
1) ACCESSIBILITY: Any person wishing to attend who requires special accommodation because of a disability,
should contact the City Safety Manager at 920-448-3125 at least 48 hours before the scheduled meeting time so
that arrangements can be made.
2) QUORUM: Please take notice that a majority or quorum of the Common Council may attend this Water
Commission meeting and will constitute a meeting of the Common Council for purposes of discussion and
information gathering relative to this agenda.
3) REPRESENTATION: The party requesting the communication, or their representative, should be present at this
meeting.
Agenda of the Water Commission
October 13, 2025
Page 2
Packet
AGENDA OF THE WATER COMMISSION
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2025, 8:30 AM
In person at the Green Bay Water Utility.
631 S Adams St
Virtual attendance is also available via Zoom.
A. Zoom Meeting Information.
1. Join Zoom Meeting Online:
https://zoom.us/j/98284055918?pwd=eHBxaWkvN1J2a3N0RERUWkRsNjVkUT09
Or call in by phone: +1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 982 8405 5918
Passcode: 385002
If you wish to speak at this public meeting or leave a comment, please fill out the online
Comment Form prior to the meeting. More detailed Zoom Instructions can be found online.
B. Roll Call.
1. Members: John Heugel, Jamie Wall, Jacque Boyle, Thomas Karman, Allen Farvour, Lynn
Gerlach, William Morgan, John Luczaj
C. Approval of the Agenda.
1. Approval of the agenda for the Monday, October 13, 2025, meeting of the Water Utility
Commission.
D. Approval of Minutes.
1. Approval of the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting.
E. Regular Business.
1. August 2025 Financial Report
F. Informational.
Agenda of the Water Commission
October 13, 2025
Page 1
1. General Manager Update
G. Adjournment.
1. Adjournment of the Monday, October 13, 2025, meeting of the Water Utility Commission.
1) ACCESSIBILITY: Any person wishing to attend who requires special accommodation because of a disability,
should contact the City Safety Manager at 920-448-3125 at least 48 hours before the scheduled meeting time so
that arrangements can be made.
2) QUORUM: Please take notice that a majority or quorum of the Common Council may attend this Water
Commission meeting and will constitute a meeting of the Common Council for purposes of discussion and
information gathering relative to this agenda.
3) REPRESENTATION: The party requesting the communication, or their representative, should be present at this
meeting.
Agenda of the Water Commission
October 13, 2025
Page 2
MINUTES OF THE WATER COMMISSION
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025, 8:30 AM
In person at the Green Bay Water Utility.
631 S Adams St
Virtual attendance is also available via Zoom.
A. ZOOM MEETING INFORMATION.
1. Join Zoom Meeting Online:
https://zoom.us/j/98284055918?pwd=eHBxaWkvN1J2a3N0RERUWkRsNjVkUT09
Or call in by phone: +1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 982 8405 5918
Passcode: 385002
If you wish to speak at this public meeting or leave a comment, please fill out the online
Comment Form prior to the meeting. More detailed Zoom Instructions can be found online.
B. ROLL CALL.
1. Members: John Heugel, Jamie Wall, Jacque Boyle, Thomas Karman, Allen Farvour, Lynn
Gerlach, William Morgan, John Luczaj
On Monday, September 8, 2025, the Water Commission met in person and virtually via
Zoom. President Heugel called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Recording Secretary Beilke
called the roll. Six voting commission members: President John Heugel (In Person), Vice
President Jamie Wall (In Person), Secretary-Treasurer Tom Karman (In Person), Al Farvour
(Virtually via Zoom), Lynn Gerlach (In Person) and John Luczaj (In Person).
Also present: Alder Bill Morgan (In Person, non-voting).
Staff present: Brian Powell, Doug Martin, Stephanie Rogers, Andrea Hay, Russ Hardwick,
Kristin Romanowicz, Jonathan Peters, and Hailey Heath.
C. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA.
1. Approval of the agenda for the Monday, September 8, 2025, meeting of the Water Utility
Commission.
Moved by Lynn Gerlach, seconded by Allen Farvour to approve the agenda. Voice vote being
had, the motion passed unanimously.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
1. Approval of the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting.
Moved by Lynn Gerlach, seconded by Allen Farvour to approve the minutes. Voice vote
being had, the motion passed unanimously.
E. REGULAR BUSINESS.
1. July 2025 Financial Report
Moved by Thomas Karman, seconded by John Luczaj to approve the July 2025 Financial
Report. Voice vote being had, the motion passed unanimously.
F. INFORMATIONAL.
1. General Manager Update
General Manager Brian Powell provided the commission with updates on the following
initiatives within our organization:
1. Village of Pulaski Update
2. Mason Street Bridge Relocation Update
3. 2025 Budget & 5-Year CIP Update
4. Water Main Breaks in August
5. Workforce Report
a. Safety Coordinator
b. Billing Assistant
G. ADJOURNMENT.
1. Adjournment of the Monday, September 8, 2025, meeting of the Water Utility Commission.
Moved by John Luczaj, seconded by Jamie Wall to adjourn. Voice vote being had, the motion
passed unanimously.
GREEN BAY WATER
Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position
Month Ended August 31, 2024 & 2025
8/31/24 8/31/25
OPERATING REVENUES
Charges for services $ 15,065,313 $ 18,208,826
Other 1,291,085 1,425,383
Total operating revenues 16,356,398 19,634,209
OPERATING EXPENSES
Operation and maintenance 7,649,584 8,221,099
Depreciation 3,527,392 3,721,136
Total operating expenses 11,176,976 11,942,235
Operating income 5,179,422 7,691,974
NONOPERATING REVENUES (EXPENSES)
Interest income 736,101 650,459
Grant revenue 261,839 12,600
Grant expense (261,839) (12,600)
Miscellaneous income 205,352 300,596
Interest and fiscal charges (860,085) (1,101,029)
Amortization of debt premium net of discounts 301,840 397,309
Amortization of loss on advance refundings (60,530) (120,482)
Total nonoperating revenues (expenses) 322,678 126,853
Income before contributions and transfers 5,502,100 7,818,827
Capital contributions 35,209 18,302
Transfers out - tax equivalent (1,817,767) (1,788,898)
Change in net position 3,719,542 6,048,231
Net position - January 1 132,212,739 137,887,180
Net position - August 31 $ 135,932,281 $ 143,935,411
Green Bay Water Commission
GENERAL MANAGER UPDATE
DATE: October 13th, 2025
TO: Green Bay Water Commission
FROM: General Manager Brian Powell, P.E.
RE: General Manager Update
General Manager Brian Powell will provide the commission with updates on the following
initiatives within our organization:
1. Village of Pulaski Update – Meeting on October 14th
2. Meeting with WDNR on Intakes at Lake Station on October 23rd
3. Meeting with Public Service Commission on November 5th
4. 2025 Budget & 5-Year CIP Update
5. Workforce Report
a. Billing Assistant – Starting October 20th
b. Safety Coordinator – Held Interviews on October 7th & 9th
c. Stephanie Rogers, Business Manager, Retiring January 8th