Board of Waterworks Commissioners
Regular MeetingSheboygan, WI · August 3, 2026
Minutes
CITY OF SHEBOYGAN
BOARD OF WATERWORKS COMMISSIONERS MINUTES
Monday, August 03, 2026
OPENING OF MEETING
The meeting was convened at 3:03 PM by Secretary Howe.
Present: Secretary Tom Howe, Member Rich Dale. Superintendent Joe Trueblood
1. Pledge of Allegiance
All present honored the flag of the United States of America.
2. A Moment of Silence in honor of Gerald Van De Kreeke, deceased President of the
Board of Water Commissioners, who joined the Board on April 24, 1980, and convened
his final meeting on July 8, 2026, serving for just over 46 years.
All present honored the legacy and memory of former President Van De Kreeke.
MINUTES
3. Approval of Minutes:
Commissioner Dale made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Howe, to approve the
minutes of the July 8, 2026 Board meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
REPORTS
4. Financial reports and approval of vouchers
No reports presented.
5. Superintendent's report including operations, construction-maintenance, and customer
relations/fiscal
No report presented.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
6. Election of Officers
Commissioner Dale made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Howe, nominating
Commissioner Howe as the Board president. Commissioner Howe made a motion,
seconded by Commissioner Dale, nominating Commissioner Dale as Secretary. There
were no additional motions. Both nomination motions passed unanimously, and
Commissioner Howe was confirmed as the new Board President and Commissioner
Dale was confirmed as the new Board Secretary.
PERSONNEL
NEXT MEETING DATE
7. Next scheduled meeting: August 17, 2026 at 3:30 PM.
ADJOURN
8. Motion to Adjourn
Commissioner Dale made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Howe, to adjourn at
3:30 PM. Motion passed unanimously.
Agenda
BOARD OF WATERWORKS COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
August 03, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Water Utility Admin Office, 72 Park Avenue, Sheboygan WI
Persons with disabilities who need accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the
Sheboygan Water Utility, (920) 459-3805. Persons other than commission, committee, and board
members who wish to participate remotely shall provide notice to the Utility at 920-459-3805 at
least 24 hours before the meeting so that the person may be provided a remote link for that
purpose.
OPENING OF MEETING
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. A Moment of Silence in honor of Gerald Van De Kreeke, deceased President of the
Board of Water Commissioners, who joined the Board on April 24, 1980, and convened
his final meeting on July 8, 2026, serving for over 46 years.
MINUTES
3. Approval of Minutes: July 8, 2026
REPORTS
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
6. Election of Officers
PERSONNEL
NEXT MEETING DATE
7. Next scheduled meeting: August 17, 2026
ADJOURN
8. Motion to Adjourn
In compliance with Wisconsin's Open Meetings Law, this agenda was posted in the
following locations more than 24 hours prior to the time of the meeting:
City Hall • Mead Public Library
Sheboygan County Administration Building • City's website
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