Water & Sewer Commission

WATER & SEWER COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday April 8, 2026 4:00 PM Water and Sewer Commission President Martens called the regular meeting of the City of Platteville Water and Sewer Commission to order on Wednesday, April 8 at 4:01 p.m. W/S Commission members present: Cindy Martens, Barbara Daus, Michael Knautz, Dr. Joanne Wilson, and Steven Badger. W/S Commission members excused/absent: Tony McFall and Jim Schneller. Sta present: Public Works Director – Howard Crofoot, Administration Director – Nicola Maurer, Assistant Director of Public Works/Utility Superintendent – Ryan Kowalski, Accounting & Finance Manager – Renee Weaver City Sta excused/absent: none Public present – none. 1. Citizens’ Comments – none 2. Consent Agenda was presented for consideration. Motion by Daus, second by Knuatz, to approve the Consent Agenda: March 11th Regular Minutes, March 2026 financial reports, March 2026 Water Quality/Flushing report. Motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: 3. Approve 2025 Consumer Confidence Report. Public Works Director Howard Crofoot gave a brief overview of the report. The report is required to be sent out by July 1st. Brief discussion ensued. Knautz made a motion to approve the Consumer Confidence Report, second by Wilson. Motion carried. 4. Award Contract 16-26 WRRF MCC Construction. Public Works Director Howard Crofoot stated that the contract and work would be split over three years and confirmed that the contract was not subject to price increases. Daus made a motion to award contract 16-26 WRRF MCC Construction to MZ Construction, Knautz seconded the motion. Motion carried. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 5. Emmi Roth – March 11 letter regarding manhole repairs due to corrosive waste discharge. Public Works Director Howard Crofoot stated that he mailed the letter  last month. The letter included pictures of the corrosive waste in the manhole that was only six years old. Questions by the Commission regarding letter recipients and any actions already undertaken by Emmi Roth to address the issue. Assistant Director of Public Works/Utility Superintendent Ryan Kowalski stated that Emmi Roth is technically in violation of city ordinance and further explained that Emmi Roth has utilized a new chemical which has lowered the sulfur levels in the discharge. This does not mitigate the damage already created. The Commission noted that no consequence of inaction was included in the March 11 letter and discussed what consequences might be able to be levied if Emmi Roth does not agree to cover the cost of replacement of the damaged manholes. Commission consensus was that inaction by Emmi Roth would result in a follow-up letter which would state consequences and which would be sent to the Emmi Roth U.S. corporate o ice. Director of Public Works Crofoot said he would follw up with a letter and that the stated consequences would be in the letter. Adjournment: Motion by Daus, second by Badger, to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 4:28 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Renee Weaver Accounting & Finance Manager