Utility Committee Meeting

UTILITY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES November 07, 2023 at 5:45 PM Kronenwetter Municipal Center - 1582 Kronenwetter Drive Board Room (Lower Level) 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER @ 5:45PM A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call PRESENT Vice-Chair Jim Buck Sean Dumais Chair Alex Vedvik ABSENT Craig Mortensen 2. PUBLIC COMMENT Please be advised per State Statute Section 19.84(2), information will be received from the public. It is the policy of this Village that Public Comment will take no longer than 15 minutes with a three-minute time period, per person, with time extension per the Chief Presiding Officer’s discretion. Be further advised that there may be limited discussion on the information received, however, no action will be taken under public comments. No Public Comment 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES C. 2023 10 10 Unapproved Minutes Motion made by Dumais, Seconded by Vice-Chair Buck. Voting Yea: Vice-Chair Buck, Dumais, Chair Vedvik 4. REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS D. Treasurer's Report By Lisa Kerstner E. Discussion: Lift Station Update F. Discussion: Benefits of a Vac Truck By Leonard Ludi. G. Public Works Director Report By Leonard Ludi 5. OLD BUSINESS H. Discussion: Water Filtration Update Update by Matt from Becher and Hoppe. I. Discussion: Water Meter Exchange Update In progress.  J. Discussion: Update DNR Reimbursement No Reimbursement available. K. Discussion: Rib Mountain Rate increase Increase of 53% for the Village. Will have public Forum on 12/05/2023 before the regular meeting. L. Discussion: Rate Payers on Cell Tower Payments are in the Cell Tower account. 6. NEW BUSINESS M. Discussion and Possible Action - 2024 Budget Update by Lisa Kerstner. Recommended this budget with the modification of the moving GIS expense to a capitol and reducing the new building storage facility expense from 150k to the dollar amount make the budget balance. Motion made by Chair Vedvik, Seconded by Dumais. Voting Yea: Vice-Chair Buck, Dumais, Chair Vedvik By roll call. Motion to delay action on the water and sewer budget pending the forum. Motion made by Dumais, Seconded by Vice-Chair Buck. Voting Yea: Vice-Chair Buck, Dumais, Chair Vedvik N. Discussion and Possible Action: Resolution 2023-012 Northcentral Wisconsin Stormwater Coalition Cooperative Agreement Approved to work with communities on the Northcentral Wisconsin Stormwater Coalition Cooperative. Motion made by Dumais, Seconded by Chair Vedvik. Voting Yea: Vice-Chair Buck, Dumais, Chair Vedvik 7. Next Meeting: December 5, 2023 8. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA Public Forum 12/05/2023 Budget update Possible removal of Fire protection from water bill. 9. ADJOURNMENT @9:13PM Motion made by Vice-Chair Buck, Seconded by Dumais. Voting Yea: Vice-Chair Buck, Dumais, Chair Vedvik WRITTEN COMMENTS: You can send comments on agenda items to kcoyle@kronenwetter.org NOTE: Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting or hearing should be made at least 24 hours in advance to the Village Clerk’s office at (715) 693-4200 during business hours. Posted: 11/03/2023 Kronenwetter Municipal Center and www.kronenwetter.org Faxed: WAOW, WSAW, WSAU, and Mosinee Times | Emailed: Wausau Daily Herald