Utility Commission

MINUTES OF THE WATER COMMISSION MEETING – NOVEMBER 16, 2010 Call to Order Water Commission meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Kevin Coffey, Chair Roll Call PRESENT: Kevin Coffey, Chair Mike Bevers Larry Van Lankvelt Tim Wegand Charles Fischer, Village President Leon Vanden Heuvel ALSO PRESENT: Village Administrator Charles Kell, Director of Finance Dale Haug, Director of Public Works Roy Van Gheem, MCO Representative – Jerry Verstegen Public Appearance for Items Not on the Agenda None Approval of Minutes Water Commission Minutes of October 19, 2010 Moved by Commissioner Vanden Heuvel, seconded by Commissioner Van Lankvelt to approve the minutes of October 19, 2010 as presented. All Ayes – Motion Carried Progress Reports MCO Operations Update J. Verstegen reported that the air compressor at Well #4 had been repaired. Also reported: at Well #4, three shells were acidized and three skids of resin were added to the treatment system. Work on the Wireless Internet system at Well No. 2 has been started. There was one water main break on Lincoln Avenue by Heesakker Park. Two hydrants were replaced. During inspections, eight hydrants were found to be leaking and six of them have been fixed to date. There was a customer complaint from Riverside Drive about iron. Director of Public Works R. Van Gheem reported that planning is moving forward for next year’s projects. R. Van Gheem also reported that he followed-up with Chuck Peeters regarding the fire hydrant issue and Mr. Peeters appears to be satisfied with the issue. It was also reported that the design work on Well #3 is about 1 ½ weeks away from being completed and it should be ready to present to the Commission at next month’s meeting. Finance Director D. Haug reviewed the budget status report and indicated that revenues are about even and expenses were up about 6% over last year. The increase in expenses was primarily due to an increase in treatment cost related to the cost of the chemicals and the fact that salt costs went up significantly from 2009 to 2010. D. Haug also reviewed the status of outstanding assessments on the books for the water utility. Approval of Vouchers Moved by Commissioner Vanden Heuvel, seconded by Commissioner Wegand to approve and authorize payment of the vouchers from their respective funds as presented. All Ayes – Motion Carried  Water Commission Meeting Minutes – November 16, 2010 – Page 2 Unfinished Business None Items for Future Agenda K. Coffey stated he was approached about a water conservation program that they have in Kaukauna where they assist with funding for the purchase of a new washing machine. J. Verstegen explained that Little Chute hasn’t move forward with conservation measures as quickly based on the Commission’s past decisions and direction but they certainly could begin to have more definitive discussion of these options in the future. K. Coffey requested selected pages from the Village’s PSC report. It was also noted that the entire report is on the PSC website. Adjournment Moved by Commissioner Coffey, seconded by Commissioner Bevers to adjourn the meeting at 6:34 p.m. All Ayes - Motion Carried VILLAGE OF LITTLE CHUTE By: Kevin Coffey, Chair Attest: Vicki Schneider, Village Clerk