Town of Germantown

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES

       Held remotely via Microsoft Teams        

                    February 26, 2025

                9:00 AM

Present: (all via Teams) Board Members Jim Murphy, Brad Pavloski, Jim Keene, Rod Abbrederis, Randy Dorshorst, Administrator Kathy Oliver, Kyra Cassidy, Jason Terry, Pat Morrow and Jacob Novitch from MSA, one member of the public.

Call to Order/Approve Agenda-

The meeting was called to order via Microsoft Teams at 9:04 AM and the agenda was approved by the board. With 5 board members present, we did have a quorum.

Discussion and Possible Action on Possible Options for Permit Reissuance and Phosphorus Compliance-

The DNR has changed the Phosphorus limit allowed for the District, which will require some new procedures on the part of the District ad MSA. These include the addition of chronic WET testing twice during the 5 year limit term. Fecal coliform limits have been replaced with E. coli limits to monitor disinfection performance.  Increased sample frequency for pH (from weekly to 5 times per week) and ammonia (from weekly to 2 times per week). Also, a reduction in the phosphorus TMDL mass limit. Jacob Novitch presented an option for meeting the new phosphorus limit called the Watershed-Based Approach, which uses Wisconsin Water Quality Trading. Phosphorus credits, which are generated by phosphorus reduction projects in the watershed, are purchased to offset phosphorus mass discharged in excess of WPDES permit limits. The WI WQT Clearinghouse serves as a broker for credits, connecting generators (normally farmers) with buyers (normally municipalities or sanitary districts). MSA/the District would register as a buyer and the Clearinghouse would put together a proposal which the District could either accept or reject. Jacob Novitch suggested that the District purchase from 100-600 credits. The Clearinghouse would assist with negotiations to agree on number and price of credits. A Motion was made by Randy Dorshorst, with a second by Rod Abbrederis, to proceed with registration and purchase of up to 600 credits. Kathy Oliver, along with Jim Keene and/or Rod Abbrederis will work with MSA and the Clearinghouse to negotiate an agreeable price per credit with a credit generator and finalize an agreement. Motion carried with all in favor.

Discussion and Possible Action on MSA General Engineering Contract-Kyra Cassidy-

Kyra Cassidy proposed a new contract for MSA Professional Services for 2025 due to the increased needs brought on by the new limits imposed by the DNR. She also mentioned potentially needing to revise the current Developers Agreement for the District. A Motion was made by Randy Dorshorst, with a Second by Rod Abbrederis to approve and sign Amendment No. 2 as proposed. Brad Pavloski abstained. Motion carried with 4 in favor.

Public Comment –

No Public Comment

Adjourn –

A Motion was made to adjourn at 10:09 AM by Rod Abbrederis, with a second by Jim Keene. Motion carried with all in favor.

Next regular meeting is scheduled for March 13, 2025 at 9:00AM.