Town of Germantown

MINUTES

Held remotely via Microsoft Teams  

May 9, 2024

  9:00 AM

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

Call to Order/Approve Agenda-

The meeting was called to order via Microsoft Teams at 9:02 AM and the agenda was approved by the board. With 5 board members present, we did have a quorum.

Approval of Minutes-

A motion was made by Brad Pavloski, seconded by Randy Dorshorst, to approve the minutes from the March 14, 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 renewed on their mature date in May, with the addition of NMRCA fees collected in 2023. 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 reported that avg influent and effluent flows remained typical for March/April with the lowest seasonal flows. Effluent levels for copper, ammonia and phosphorus are in compliance. Major improvements continue with minimal adjustments to the chemical feed system.  Operators are considering a switch to ferric to continue treating phosphorus. Effluent BOS/TSS is meeting permit and now stable.

Lagoon #1 Blower electrical drive motor has been returned onsite and we are currently waiting for LAI to coordinate the installation of both blower motors in May.

Blower #2 electrical drive motor wire leads were showing signs of wire insulation heat damage. Units have been operating well since electrical repairs were done to motor wire leads by Total Electric.

GIS Mapping of the new development off of Hwy G is ready for survey for updates to the map. MSA will schedule surveyor. MSA is also exploring options for digital documentation of maintenance tasks, and plant profiling data collection with analytical reporting using the GIS system.

Jason terry provided updates on lift station check valve replacement and Castaway and 15^th double flush connection riser valve repair.

Public Comment –

Jim Murphy asked if there were any issues with SD #2 that we need to be aware of Jason Terry commented that they are currently working on a blockage and connection issue in High Ridge and will need to set up a contractor for assistance. This will be at SD#2 expense. They also continue to monitor ongoing odor issues within SD#2 to try to find the cause.

Adjourn –

A Motion was made to adjourn at 9:36AM by Jim Keene, with a second by Randy Dorshorst. Motion carried with all in favor.

Next regular meeting is scheduled for July 11, 2024 at 9AM.