Board of Public Works

CITY OF MONROE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MINUTES DATE: TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026 TIME: 4:45 PM PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1110 18TH AVENUE A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 4:45 PM. Present in person were Heidi Treuthardt, Craig Franke, Matt Sheaffer, and Richard Thoman. B. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY CLERK 1. Election of Officers Alder Treuthardt nominated Alder Thoman as Chairperson. A motion was made by Franke, seconded by Sheaffer, to close nominations for chairperson. The motion passed 4-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Matt Sheaffer, Heidi Treuthardt, Craig Franke NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None A motion was made by Treuthardt, seconded by Sheaffer, to elect Alder Thoman as chairperson. The motion passed 4-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Matt Sheaffer, Heidi Treuthardt, Craig Franke NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None  Alder Franke nominated Alder Sheaffer as Vice-Chairperson. A motion was made by Franke, seconded by Thoman, to close nominations for vice-chairperson. The motion passed 4-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Matt Sheaffer, Heidi Treuthardt, Craig Franke NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None A motion was made by Thoman, seconded by Franke, to elected Alder Shaeffer as vice-chairperson. The motion passed 4-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Matt Sheaffer, Heidi Treuthardt, Craig Franke NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None C. CORRECTION OF MINUTES - APRIL 13, 2026 The April 13, 2026 minutes were accepted as presented. D. VIEWING OF BILLS 1. Whitney Tree Service A motion was made by Treuthardt, seconded by Sheaffer, to approved the Whitney Tree Service invoice. The motion passed 4-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Matt Sheaffer, Heidi Treuthardt, Craig Franke NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None E. PARKS SUPERVISOR 1. Discussion and Possible Recommendation to Common Council Regrading Pool Slide & Start Tower Repairs Josh Trame reviewed the quotes received for the slide replacement and tower repairs at the pool and recommended awarding the project to Fischer Brothers, which can complete both portions of the project for a total cost of approximately $58,200. The project would include slide and tower restoration and be funded through the 2026 capital bonds. Josh also provided background on the history and maintenance of the tower and slide. Alder Franke commented that he would like to know how many people use the pool, noting that the pool is a great asset to the City A motion was made by Thoman, seconded by Sheaffer, to approve and recommend to Common Council hiring Fischer Brothers for both projects. The motion passed 4-0, by the following vote:  AYES: Richard Thoman, Matt Sheaffer, Heidi Treuthardt, Craig Franke NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None F. UTILITIES SUPERVISOR 1. Discussion and Possible Recommendation to Common Council Regarding the Purchase of a 2026 1/2 ton pickup Mike Kennison spoke regarding the purchase of a Ford Ranger for the Water Department. The department currently uses a 2008 truck previously assigned to Engineering. Mike reviewed the quotes received, noting the low quote was approximately $43,000, with a local quote from Ruda at $44,119. He stated a preference to keep the purchase local if the pricing is comparable. The purchase would be funded through the 2026A capital bonds, and the current truck would be sold at auction. A motion was made by Treuthardt, seconded by Franke, to approve and recommend to Common Council purchasing the truck from Ruda and selling the current truck at auction. The motion passed 4-0, by the following vote: AYES:Richard Thoman, Matt Sheaffer, Heidi Treuthardt, Craig Franke NOES:None ABSENT:None ABSTAINED: None G. BUISNESS PRESENTED BY MEMBERS H. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Treuthardt, seconded by Sheaffer, to adjourn at 5:07 PM. The motion passed 4-0, by the following vote: AYES:Richard Thoman, Matt Sheaffer, Heidi Treuthardt, Craig Franke NOES:None ABSENT:None ABSTAINED: None This Board may take any ac tion it considers appropriate related to any item on this agenda. .