Utility Commission

MINUTES OF THE UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 23, 2023 Call to Order The Utility Commission meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Kevin Coffey, Chair Roll Call PRESENT: Kevin Coffey, Chair Tom Buchholz Michael Vanden Berg Jessica Schultz ALSO PRESENT: Village Administrator Beau Bernhoft, Kent Taylor, Lisa Remiker-Dewall, Jerry Verstegen with MCO Public Appearance for Items Not on the Agenda None Approval of Minutes from the Utility Commission Meeting of April 18, 2023 Moved by T. Buchholz, seconded by J. Schultz to Approve Minutes from the Utility Commission of April 18, 2023 All Ayes – Motion Carried Discussion – Landfill Update Administrator Bernhoft provided an update on the landfill. We are waiting on a finalized release agreement stating this has been settled. No Action Taken Discussion – Nestle Sanitary Sewer Metering Director Remiker-Dewall provided an update on the billing situation and non-response from Nestle. They installed a sewer meter, it is not measuring accurately. They have not provided any update on getting this situated correctly to measure accurately. They are seeking a permit to make some changes, could be an opportunity prior to tax roll to address the issue. Director Taylor provided additional details on placement of meter. No Action Taken Discussion- Heart of the Valley Metro Sewerage District Administrator Bernhoft and Director Taylor provided an update on the quarterly meeting and a letter received from Heart of the Valley Metro Sewerage District addressing inflow and infiltrations issues for the system as a whole. Little Chute is not alone in this issue. Future meetings are planned to discuss the issue further. No Action Taken Progress Reports MCO – provided an update on Doyle Park meter situation and repair potential, could cost up to $7,000 Approval of Vouchers Moved by T. Buchholz, seconded by J. Schultz to Approve and Authorize payment of Vouchers and draw from the respective funds. All Ayes – Motion Carried Unfinished Business None Items for Future Agendas Closed Session: 19.85(1)(g) Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved (Non-Compliant Connections) Moved by K. Coffey, seconded by T. Buchholz to enter Closed Session at 6:26 p.m. All Ayes – Motion Carried Return to Open Session Moved by K. Coffey, seconded by J. Schultz to exit closed session at 6:38 pm. All Ayes – Motion Carried Adjournment Moved by K. Coffey seconded by J. Schultz to Adjourn Utility Commission Meeting at 6:38PM All Ayes – Motion Carried VILLAGE OF LITTLE CHUTE Kevin Coffey, Chair Attest: Laurie Decker, Village Clerk