Utility Committee Meeting

UTILITY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES January 02, 2024 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 Craig Mortensen Vice-Chair Jim Buck Sean Dumais Chair Alex Vedvik Bob Peterson 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. Guy Fredel - 2240 Ruby Drive. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES C. Approval of November 7, 2023, minutes Approved- Motion made by Dumais, Seconded by Vice-Chair Buck. Voting Yea: Mortensen, Vice-Chair Buck, Dumais, Chair Vedvik, Peterson 4. REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS D. Public Works Director Report Update by Leonard Ludi E. Treasurer's Report Update by Lisa Kerstner 5. OLD BUSINESS F. Discussion & Possible Action: 2024 Sewer Rate Increase Sewer increase of 77% approved. This will cover the 53% increase from Rib Mountain and projects. Motion made by Dumais, Seconded by Vice-Chair Buck. Voting Yea: Mortensen, Vice-Chair Buck, Dumais, Chair Vedvik, Peterson G. Discussion: Ehlers Sewer Rate Update H. Discussion & Possible Action: 2024 Water & Sewer Budget Approved with adjustments. Motion made by Chair Vedvik, Seconded by Peterson. Voting Yea: Mortensen, Vice-Chair Buck, Dumais, Chair Vedvik, Peterson 6. NEW BUSINESS 7. Next Meeting: February 6, 2024 8. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA Discussion on adding fire protection to the taxes vs. Utility bill. RDA updates/Joint meeting Rates for Non-Residents for water and sewer Policy for rate increase automation. 9. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT @ 9:40PM Motion made by Chair Vedvik, Seconded by Dumais. Voting Yea: Mortensen, Vice-Chair Buck, Dumais, Chair Vedvik, Peterson 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: 12/28/2023 Kronenwetter Municipal Center and www.kronenwetter.org Faxed: WAOW, WSAW, WSAU, and Mosinee Times | Emailed: Wausau Daily Herald