Public Works Commission
Regular MeetingHales Corners, WI · December 19, 2024
Minutes
Village of Hales Corners
5635 S. New Berlin Road
Hales Corners, WI 53130
Phone: (414) 529 -6161
Fax: (414) 529 -6179
www.halescorners.org James R. Ryan Municipal Building
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
Meeting Notice/Agenda
December 19, 2025 (Thursday) – 6:00 p.m.
Hales Corners Village Hall (5635 S. New Berlin Road)
Notice is hereby given that the Public Works Commission will meet at the above date, time, and place.
Notice is given that a majority of the Village Board may attend this meeting to gather information about an agenda
item over which they have decision-making responsibility. This would constitute a meeting of the Board per State
ex rel. Badke v. Greendale Village Board even though the Board will not take formal action at this meeting.
AGENDA
MEETING MINUTES
1.0 ROLL CALL
M. Postonik: ☒ Present ☐Excused ☐ Absent; A. Fritz: ☒ Present ☐ Excused ☐ Absent;
R. Merkel: ☒ Present ☐ Excused ☐ Absent; S. Riemer: ☒ Present ☐Excused ☐ Absent;
M. MacGillis: ☒ Present ☐Excused ☐ Absent; T. Brinkmeier: ☐ Present ☒ Excused ☐ Absent;
Staff: S. Houte, DPW Project Manager
Public: None in attendance
2.0 GENERAL BUSINESS
o Approval of Minutes – November 21, 2024
Motion to approve the November 21st meeting minutes by Postonik and seconded by
Reimer. Motion passed unanimously.
o Public Comment
None
3.0 ADMINISTRATION REPORT
o DPW Task Updates
o DPW Manager Updates
Service Agreement Renewals
• Automatic Building Systems (ABS)
▪ 2025 Annual Renewal-Quarterly Service in the amount of $5,208.00.
Explanation of what the service provides and that the
service is proprietary.
• Kujawa Enterprises, Inc. (KEI)
▪ 2025 Median Mowing in the amount of $17,454.00. This is a 3%
increase from 2024.
This is an extension for one year of the three year
agreement.
• Kone Cranes
▪ 2025 Annual Renewal-Quarterly Service Agreement in the amount of
$1,595.00.
The service is for inspection and maintenance of the
DPW garage overhead crane.
• Johnson Controls-HVAC Village Hall Building
▪ 2025 Annual Renewal in the amount of $6,264.00.
No discussion.
• Johnson Controls-HVAC DPW Building
▪ 2025 Annual Renewal in the amount of $4,969.00.
No discussion.
Village Hall Water Heater Replacement (12-16-24).
Explanation of the water heater failing and that the
sizing of the heater was evaluated and installed a smaller unit
due to building needs.
Village Street Light – Vehicle Damage o Estimate and claim process.
• Sent a letter to vehicle owner for reimbursement.
No discussion.
• Contacted vehicle owner auto insurance. Filled out claim information for
reimbursement.
No discussion.
Floor mat(s), shop towel and rags, and uniform service provider.
• Village Board Approved Multi-Year Agreement with Cintas.
No discussion.
MMSD Draft Funding Agreement M10005HC03: PPII
• Village Board Approved the Agreement.
No discussion, provide as an update and to remind
what the scope entails.
4.0 PROJECTS:
4.1 2024 Road Program – Update
No discussion.
4.2 Lory Ln. Lift Station – Update
No discussion.
4.3 Hales Happiness Water Main – Update
o Working with the City of Milwaukee for an inter-governmental agreement.
No discussion.
5.0 NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING – January 16, 2024 @ 6:00pm
6.0 ADJOURNMENT
Steven Houte, Public Works Project Manager
December 16, 2024
Note: Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities through
appropriate aids and services by contacting the Clerk’s Office, 414-529-6161.
Agenda
Village of Hales Corners
5635 S. New Berlin Road
Hales Corners, WI 53130
Phone: (414) 529 -6161
Fax: (414) 529 -6179
www.halescorners.org James R. Ryan Municipal Building
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
Meeting Notice/Agenda
December 19, 2025 (Thursday) – 6:00 p.m.
Hales Corners Village Hall (5635 S. New Berlin Road)
Notice is hereby given that the Public Works Commission will meet at the above date, time, and place.
Notice is given that a majority of the Village Board may attend this meeting to gather information about an agenda
item over which they have decision-making responsibility. This would constitute a meeting of the Board per State
ex rel. Badke v. Greendale Village Board even though the Board will not take formal action at this meeting.
AGENDA
1.0 ROLL CALL
M. Postonik: ☐ Present ☐Excused ☐ Absent; A. Fritz: ☐ Present ☐ Excused ☐ Absent;
R. Merkel: ☐ Present ☐ Excused ☐ Absent; S. Riemer: ☐ Present ☐Excused ☐ Absent;
M. MacGillis: ☐ Present ☐Excused ☐ Absent; T. Brinkmeier: ☐ Present ☐ Excused ☐ Absent;
Staff: S. Houte, DPW Project Manager
Public:
2.0 GENERAL BUSINESS
o Approval of Minutes – November 15, 2024
o Public Comment - None
3.0 ADMINISTRATION REPORT
o DPW Task Updates
o DPW Manager Updates
Service Agreement Renewals o Automatic
Building Systems (ABS)
2025 Annual Renewal-Quarterly Service in the amount of
$5,208.00
o Kujawa Enterprises, Inc (KEI)
2025 Median Mowing in the amount of $17,454.00. This is a 3%
increase from 2024.
o Kone Cranes
2025 Annual Renewal-Quarterly Service Agreement in the
amount of $1,595.00.
o Johnson Controls-HVAC Village Hall Building 2025 Annual Renewal
in the amount of $6,264.00.
o Johnson Controls-HVAC DPW Building 2025 Annual Renewal in
the amount of $4,969.00
• Village Hall Water Heater Replacement (12-16-24).
• Village Street Light – Vehicle Damage o Estimate and claim process.
Sent a letter to vehicle owner for reimbursement.
Contacted vehicle owner auto insurance. Filled out claim
information for reimbursement.
• Floor mat(s), shop towel and rags, and uniform service provider.
Explanation of change of service provider and buildings served.
Minor discussion about service provider selection and Vg Board
approval.
• MMSD Draft Funding Agreement M10005HC03: PPII
Explanation of the project plan and that is a follow up from finding
of the previous investigation. It is an effort to eliminate infiltration
from the sewer system. Question and answer about possible sump
pump connections to the sewer system. Discussion on sump pump
connections and their impact to the system.
4.0 PROJECTS:
4.1 2024 Road Program – Update
o Explained project status and informed about Contractor Liquidated Damages.
Discussion of Mail box installation and temporary mail box bank for delivery and
Punch List. Anticipate Punch List generation in spring.
Discussion of Liquidated Damages and explanation of what Liquidated Damages
are for Contract Completion times and Working Days.
Further discussion on how the Liquidated Damages occurred and questioned the
Contractors reasons for this to occur.
Questions, comment and discussion of pavement marking.
4.2 Lory Ln. Lift Station – Update
4.3 Hales Happiness Water Main – Update
o Working with the City of Milwaukee for an inter-governmental agreement.
5.0 NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING – January 16, 2024 @ 6:00pm
6.0 ADJOURNMENT
Steven Houte, Public Works Project Manager
December 16, 2024
Note: Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities through
appropriate aids and services by contacting the Clerk’s Office, 414-529-6161.
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