Town of Germantown

O’Dell’s Bay Sanitary District #1

MINUTES

Held remotely via Microsoft Teams  

March 14, 2024

9:00 AM

Present: (all via Teams) Board Members Jim Murphy, Brad Pavloski, Randy Dorshorst, Rod Abbrederis, Administrator Kathy Oliver, Kyra Cassidy, Jason Terry

Call to Order/Approve Agenda-

The meeting was called to order via Microsoft Teams at 9:01 AM and the agenda was approved by the board. With 4 board members present, we did have a quorum.

Approval of Minutes-

A motion was made by Randy Dorshorst, seconded by Rod Abbrederis, to approve the minutes from the January 11, 2024 regular meeting with no changes or corrections. Motion carried with all in favor.

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 1,339. Kathy explained that our CD’s with the Bank of Mauston will be due for renewal in May, and we will need to decide how to handle the renewals. A motion was made by Brad Pavloski, with a second by Randy Dorshorst, that Kathy and Jim Keene explore options and make a decision on the CD’s. Motion carried with all in favor. A Motion was made by Randy Dorshorst to approve the Administrators Report. The motion was seconded by Rod Abbrederis and carried with all in favor.

Discussion and Possible Action on WWTF Operations Update –

Jason Terry reported that avg influent and effluent flows remained typical for Jan/Feb. Effluent levels for copper, ammonia and phosphorus are in compliance. Major improvements continue with minimal adjustments to the chemical feed system.  Dose rate requirements of soda ash for supplemental alkalinity is outpacing the system for pH adjustment. Operators are manually dumping bags of chemical into MH-A to maintain desired levels. Options for treatment are being investigated in hopes of making a decision at our next meeting. 

The Portable Olympian Genset unit was sold to the Village of Necedah for $14,000.00. The board thanked Jason and Kathy for their efforts in getting the sale done.

The lift station check valve replacement was delayed due to a backflow issue that needs to be worked out. Jason recommends the purchase of a hose to connect to force main and bypass. Approx cost of $2,200.00. We would have a septic truck receive flow while the work is done at approx. cost of $1,800.00. He will also get a proposal to insert an additional check valve on the lift station side of force main tee. A motion was made by Randy Dorshorst, with a second by Rod Abbrederis to approve all of these issues be taken care of at Jason’s discretion. Motion carried with all in favor.

Public Comment –

Jim Murphy reminded everyone that he and Brad Pavloski are up for re-election in April, and asked that we all remember to vote.

Adjourn –

A Motion was made to adjourn at 9:43AM by Randy Dorshorst, with a second by Brad Pavloski. Motion carried with all in favor.

Next regular meeting is scheduled for May 9, 2024 at 9AM.