Water Commission
Regular MeetingGreen Bay, WI · November 10, 2025
Minutes
MINUTES OF THE WATER COMMISSION
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 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, November 10, 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), 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, Russ Hardwick,
Kristin Romanowicz (Virtually via Zoom), Jon Peters, Hailey Heath, Kim Couillard and Jenna
Bartolazzi.
C. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA.
1. Approval of the agenda for the Monday, November 10, 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 October 13, 2025 meeting.
Moved by John Luczaj, seconded by Allen Farvour to approve the minutes. Voice vote being
had, the motion passed unanimously.
E. REGULAR BUSINESS.
1. Introduction of new employee, Jenna Bartolazzi, Billing Assistant.
The Water Commission members welcomed Jenna Bartolazzi to the Green Bay Water
Utility.
2. Approval of the Financial Audit Services Contract to Clifton Larsen Allen (CLA) for the
2025-2029 Water Utility Audit.
Moved by Jamie Wall, seconded by Lynn Gerlach to approve the Financial Audit Services
Contract pending the approval of the contract by the Green Bay Common Council and the
Transit Commission.
Voice vote being had, the motion passed unanimously.
3. September 2025 Financial Report
Moved by Thomas Karman, seconded by John Luczaj to accept 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. Update on Generator Addition at the Lake Station Project
2. Update on Chlorine System Upgrade at the Lake Station Project
3. Water Main Replacement Update
4. 2025 Budget & 5-Year CIP Update
5. Workforce Report
a. Safety Coordinator — Starting November 10th
b. Business Manager — Interviews November 11th
c. Russ Hardwick, Water Quality Manager, Retiring on December 31st
G. ADJOURNMENT.
1. Adjournment of the Monday, November 10, 2025, meeting of the Water Utility Commission.
Moved by Lynn Gerlach, seconded by Thomas Karman to adjourn. Voice vote being had, the
motion passed unanimously.
Agenda
AGENDA OF THE WATER COMMISSION
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 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, November 10, 2025, meeting of the Water Utility
Commission.
D. Approval of Minutes.
1. Approval of the minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting.
E. Regular Business.
1. Introduction of new employee, Jenna Bartolazzi, Billing Assistant.
2. Approval of the Financial Audit Services Contract to Clifton Larsen Allen (CLA) for the
2025-2029 Water Utility Audit.
Agenda of the Water Commission
November 10, 2025
Page 1
3. September 2025 Financial Report
F. Informational.
1. General Manager Update
G. Adjournment.
1. Adjournment of the Monday, November 10, 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
November 10, 2025
Page 2
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AGENDA OF THE WATER COMMISSION
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 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, November 10, 2025, meeting of the Water Utility
Commission.
D. Approval of Minutes.
1. Approval of the minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting.
E. Regular Business.
1. Introduction of new employee, Jenna Bartolazzi, Billing Assistant.
2. Approval of the Financial Audit Services Contract to Clifton Larsen Allen (CLA) for the
2025-2029 Water Utility Audit.
Agenda of the Water Commission
November 10, 2025
Page 1
3. September 2025 Financial Report
F. Informational.
1. General Manager Update
G. Adjournment.
1. Adjournment of the Monday, November 10, 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
November 10, 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.
Green Bay Water Commission
GENERAL MANAGER UPDATE
DATE: November 10th, 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. Update on Generator Addition @ Lake Station Project
2. Update on Chlorine System Upgrade @ Lake Station Project
3. Water Main Replacement Update
4. 2025 Budget & 5-Year CIP Update
5. Workforce Report
a. Safety Coordinator – Starting November 10th
b. Business Manager – Interviews November 11th