Town of Germantown

MINUTES

Held remotely via Microsoft Teams

March 12, 2026

9:00 AM

Present: (all via Teams) Board Members Rod Abbrederis, Jim Keene, Jim Murphy, Brad Pavloski, Randy Dorshorst, Administrator Kathy Oliver, MSA Reps Jason Terry, Andy Zimmer, Jacob Novitch, Pat Morrow, Shelley Granberg, Steve Tremlett, & Vanessa Abou Harb, members of the public Tamaya Lowe, Keith Korbein, Ray Monroe and Jason & Katie Yahnke.

Call to Order/Approve Agenda-

The meeting was called to order by Jim Murphy via Microsoft Teams at 9:08 AM. With 5 board members present, we did have a quorum. A Motion was made by Jim Keene, with a second by Brad Pavloski to approve the agenda.  Motion carried with all in favor.

Approval of Minutes-

A Motion was made by Jim Keene, seconded by Rod Abbrederis, to approve the minutes from the January 8, 2026 regular meeting with no changes or corrections. Motion carried with all in favor.

A Motion was made by Jim Keene, seconded by Randy Dorshorst, to approve the minutes from the January 29, 2026 special meeting with no changes or corrections. Motion carried with all in favor.

Discussion and Possible Action on Member Special Requests –

A request was made by Turtle Landing, LLC, represented by James Makepeace, Ray Monroe and Jason & Katie Yahnke to annex parcels 290120930.1 and 290120930.5 for the development of a new subdivision. Jason Terry and Andy Zimmer commented that they have reviewed the plans and all is in order. A Motion was made by Rod Abbrederis, seconded by Randy Dorshorst to approve the annexation. Motion carried with all in favor.

A request was made by CR58 Land Investments, LLC, represented by Brad Pavloski, to annex parcels 290120976.01, 290121019 and 290121069 for the purpose of future development. A Motion was made by Randy Dorshorst, seconded by Jim Keene to approve the annexation of all 3 parcels. Motion carried with all in favor and Brad Pavloski abstaining.

 Discussion and Possible Action on Administrator’s Report –

-Financial Status Summary – Financial information was provided by Kathy Oliver, including bank account balances, accounts payable and accounts receivable. Our current members, Connected and Unconnected, total 1,402. A Motion was made by Jim Keene, with a second by Randy Dorshorst to approve the Administrators Report. The motion carried with all in favor.

Discussion and Possible Action on WWTF Operations Update –

Jason Terry from MSA reported on the treatment system. Average influent and effluent flows are following seasonal trends. Effluent levels are trending well. He summarized recent maintenance needs including blower maintenance, with a quote from Kaeser in the amount of $5,790.00 to purchase a spare blower block. He also presented a quote from Aquatic Informatics for WIMS Software Support in the amount of $1,449.10. A Motion was made by Jim Keene, seconded by Rod Abbrederis to approve the purchases. Motion carried with all in favor.  

Jason expressed concern over recurring curb stop repair issues caused by construction crews on new builds, in particular at this time at Sunset Lake Lot 36, which will require full excavation to repair. Brad Pavloski commented that he’d like to be informed when this happens at his developments and that he’d work with the contractors to reimburse the district for the repairs if they are at fault.

Discussion and Possible Action on Sanitary Sewer Service Study –

Shelley Granberg from MSA gave a recap of the Technical Advisory Committee meeting held on March 3, 2026. She asked the board for further guidance on establishing a southern boarder for the District Service Area Study.  After discussion including cost to homeowners to join vs. get a new POWTS, future need to protect lake water quality, and costs associated with possible expansion, a Motion was made by Randy Dorshorst, seconded by Jim Keene to include lands further south and east in the study. Motion carried with all in favor.

Public Comment –

There was no Public Comment

Adjourn –

A Motion was made to adjourn at 11:39AM by Jim Keene, with a second by Randy Dorshorst. Motion carried with all in favor.

Next regular meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2026 at 9:00AM.