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Regular Meeting

Green Bay, WI · October 13, 2025

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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.

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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

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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