Board of Public Works

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS A meeting of the Board of Public Works was called to order by Chair Thiele on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. Members present: Antoine, DeCoster, Eggleston, Kilgas, Moore, Schell, Schumacher, and Thiele. Also present: Mayor Penterman, Attorney Greenwood, DPW/Eng. Neumeier, Com. Enrich. and Rec. Director Vosters, Street Superintendent Van Gompel, Associate Planner Nelson, Fire Chief Carrel, Naturalist Garrity, and interested citizens. 1. Correspondence – none. 2. Discussion Topics. a. Authorization to seek bids for Project #1-26, 2026 Concrete Street Paving Project. The Engineering Department has completed survey and is finalizing design for installation of concrete streets for the following roads: Bens Way – 570’ northwest of Rusty Street to Setter Drive, Setter Drive – Bens Way to 130’ east of Boxer Street, Boxer Street – 150’ south of Setter Drive to Setter Drive, Ninth Street – Brill Road to Crooks Avenue, Brill Road – Tenth Street to Seventh Street, Seventh Street – Brill Road to 200’ west of Foerster Avenue, Eden Avenue – Tenth Street to Eighth Street, Sullivan Avenue – Tenth Street to Ninth Street, Hendricks Avenue – Tenth Street to Ninth Street, Florence Street – Plank Road to Claribel Street, Washington Street – Plank Road to Lawe Street, and Thilmany Road - From the Library property to 650’ east of the Library property. The new construction streets need the final driving surface, sidewalk, and driveway apron installation. The street reconstruction work will include removal of existing pavements and any existing base, installation or replacement of storm sewer and storm laterals, installation stone base, concrete streets, driveway aprons, extension and rehabilitation of sidewalks, and restoration Motion made by Moore, seconded by Kilgas to authorize the Engineering Department to seek bids for Project #1-26, 2026 Concrete Street Paving. All Ald. voted aye. Motion carried. b. Authorization to Seek Bids for Project #5-26 - Kaukauna Aquatic Center Repairs & Pool Coating. The Community Enrichment and Recreation Director and Aquatic Center staff have identified deficiencies with the existing pool vessel that should be corrected as soon as possible. Working with consultants, they have put together a project scope to restore the vessel to its best condition to continue use for many years to come. Proposed work for this year would include concrete repairs and joint sealing. The following year we will recommend coating of the pool surfaces and line striping. Motion made by Antoine, seconded by Schell to authorize the Director of Public Works to seek bids for Project #5-26 - Kaukauna Aquatic Center Repairs. All Ald. voted aye. Motion carried. c. Authorization to Seek Bids for Project #6-26 - 1000 Islands Nature Center Entrance Accessibility. The Community Enrichment & Recreation Director and 1000 Islands staff have identified accessibility concerns at the main nature center entrance. Working with a consultant, they have put together a project scope to improve the main entry way to increase accessibility and improve the overall function of the front entry. Proposed work would include leveling the flooring, moving and replacing the exterior door with a wider ADA accessible door, modifying the interior door, and adding ADA push button controls to both. Motion made by Eggleston, seconded by Moore to authorize the Director of Public Works to seek bids for Project #6-26 - 1000 Islands Nature Center Entrance Accessibility. All Ald. voted aye. Motion carried. 3. Adjourn. Motion made by Schell, seconded by DeCoster to adjourn. All Ald. voted aye. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:21 pm. Kayla Nessmann, Clerk