BROKAW WATER UTILITY MEETING
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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Jeffrey
Weisenberger. All Commission members were present. Also attending were
Village Attorney Kevin Terry, John Montgomery-Mathy Corporation, Utilities
Director Charles Blarek and residents.
At this time, a motion was made by Matthew Deffner and seconded by Daniel
Menowski approving the minutes of the last meeting. Motion carried.
Mr. Weisenberger called on John Montgomery, Mathy Corporation. Mr.
Montgomery reported that the Town of Texas Town Board approved their quarry
site conditional use permit. Mr. Montgomery stated they now need the Village
Board to to amend the Village Wellhead Protection Ordinance changing the quarry
site zoning from Zone-A to Zone-B. A motion was so made by Matthew Deffner
and seconded by Gary Mroczenski. Motion carried.
I
UTILITIES DIRECTOR: (CHARLES BLAREK)
1.
Mr. Blarek reported the Utility was operating well at this time. Mr.
Blarek said they were experiencing pressure fluctuation problems after
flushing hydrants. He said they are monitoring the situation and are
working with other companies to find a solution.
2.
II
Mr. Blarek again asked Mr. Weisenberger if he or the Village
Attorney would contact Glenn Falkowski at the DNR and request an
extension on abandonment of Well 1-A. He said he talked to Mr.
Falkowski and was told they would consider granting us a eight month
extension but he does’nt want it to go another year. Mr. Blarek said he
also talked to Lisa Gutenecht , DNR, and she said they agree that Wausau
Papers should be held responsible for the well abandonment . Mr.
Weisenberger then asked Attorney Dietrich to write a letter to Mr.
Falkowski requesting the extension and state our reasons for the request.
AGENDA ITEMS REQUIRING WATER COMMISSION APPROVAL
1. The Clerk submitted Daniel Sullivan’s proposed payment schedule to
bring his overdue water bill up to date by the end of December, 2013.
After review of the proposal, a motion was made by Matthew Deffner and
seconded by James Sonnentag accepting Mr. Sullivan’s payment
schedule. Motion carried. The Water Commission then advised him
that, should he fail to make these payments, the utility would start the
process to discontinue his water service.
2.
The Clerk submitted Network Professional’s five year water tower
internet contract renewal application. After review of the application, a
motion was made by Ruthelle Frank and seconded by James Parsons
approving the contract as submitted. Motion carried. ( Copy on file at
the Village Hall)
3.
The Clerk submitted a written response from the Wisconsin Public
Service Commission regarding Matthew Deffner’s cost saving suggestion
stating it would not allowed under present State Statutes. Copy of Mr.
Deffner’s suggestion is on file at the Village Hall.
3.
Motion: Mathew Deffner, Second: Ruthelle Frank, approved
payment of all current invoices and the Clerk’s monthly financial report.
Motion carried.
III MISC. REPORTS
1. Monthly committee reports were discussed.
2. Next meeting date 7:00p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at the Village
Hall.
IV COMUNICATI0NS
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ADJOURNMENT
At this time a motion was made by Daniel Manowski, and seconded by
Matthew Deffner to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. Motion carried.
Wayne H. Utecht, Clerk
Brokaw Water Utility
Posted: Village Hall
U.S. Post Office
Brokaw Credit Union
(Web-site: http://www.villageofbrokaw.com)