Utility District Approved January 24, 2000
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
TOWN OF MENASHA UTILITY DISTRICT
Municipal Complex - Assembly Room
Monday, January 10, 2000
MINUTES
The agenda was posted at the Municipal Complex, Fire Station 40, Town of Menasha Utility District, Appleton Public Library, Menasha Public Library, and Neenah Public Library and is available on the Town of Menasha Website www.town-menasha.com.
President Arden Tews called the Regular Meeting of Utility District Commissioners to order at 4:30 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Utility District Secretary Carlene L. Sprague noted the roll as follows:
PRESENT:
Arden Tews, President Jeanne Krueger, Commissioner #1
Bob Sprague, Commissioner #2 Jerry Jurgensen, Commissioner #3
Allen Nennig, Commissioner #4 Carlene Sprague, Utility District Secretary
Carl Sutter, Town Engineer Bogdan "Bob" Vitas, Administrator
George Dearborn, Dir. of Com. Dev. Gaylene Nash, Asst. Town Administrator
Jeff Roth, Utility District Water Supt. Paula Pagel, Util. Dist. Office Manager
Mary Rauen, Executive Secretary Steve Laabs, Util Dist Wastewater Supt.
EXCUSED:
Grace Vander Velden, Dir. of Finance
ALSO PRESENT:
II. PUBLIC DISCUSSION-NON-AGENDIZED UTILITY DISTRICT RELATED MATTERS
III. DISCUSSION ITEMS
IV. OLD BUSINESS
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. 000110-1:UD Acceptance of Sewer and Water Project Installation - American Drive Apartments - Dennis Hermans/Nicolet Lumber
MOTION: Commissioner Sprague, second Commissioner Jurgensen to adopt the resolution and approve the request for water turn-on at American Drive Apartments, 1275, 1271, 1265, 1261, 1255 and 1251 Christopher Drive. Motion carried (4-0) with Commissioner Krueger abstaining.
MOTION: Commissioner Sprague, second Commissioner Jurgensen to adopt the resolution and approve the construction plans for sewer and water extensions contingent upon the successful compliance to all Utility District requirements and/or specifications. Motion carried unanimously.
Community Development Director George Dearborn stated that the site plan has not been approved at this time.
C. 000110-3:UD *Position, Classification and Compensation Plan Study
Commissioner Sprague inquired as to how many firms Administrator Vitas interview? He also stated that someone on the Utility Commission should be involved.
Commission Jurgensen inquired about how many firms do this sort of service?
Administrator Vitas stated that only this agency had been contacted. Two could typically be used. We could have another proposal for the next meeting if the Commissioners desired.
Commissioner Sprague stated that he did not think that we should go without an additional proposal from another vendor to compare costs.
President Tews requested a progress report.
Much discussion ensued.
MOTION: Commissioner Nennig, second Commissioner Jurgensen to adopt the resolution and approve the contract with terms and conditions as stated in the proposal to The Par Group, Ltd. Motion carried (4-1) Commissioners Krueger, Jurgensen, Nennig, President Tews-Yes, Sprague-No.
D. 000110-4:UD Expenditures
MOTION: Commissioner Sprague, second Commissioner Krueger to adopt the resolution and approve the expenditures with the exception of (None). Motion carried unanimously.
VI. ORDINANCES
VII. RESIGNATIONS/ APPOINTMENTS
VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Utility District Budget Hearing 11/29/99
B. Utility District Meeting 12/06/99
C. Utility District Meeting 12/20/99
MOTION: Commissioner Sprague, seconded Commissioner Jurgensen to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion carried uanimously with Commissioner Jurgensen abstaining from the December 20, 1999 minutes.
IX. CORRESPONDENCE
X. REPORTS
A. Town Administrator - None
B. Engineer
Carl Sutter, Town Engineer reported in regards to the West American Drive project. The sanitary, sewer and water mains are almost complete.
C. Water Superintendent - None
D. Wastewater Superintendent
Steve Laabs, reported on the progress regarding in the sewer system regarding the Green Valley Ditch project.
E. Commissioners
Administrator Vitas stated that a letter was sent to Mr. Ribble responding to his concerns.
Carl Sutter, Town Engineer stated that the man holes were placed where they thought they should go.
F. Commission President
President Tews inquired regarding the status of scheduled meetings for the Utility District Commission. He asked Administrator Vitas when the 1st meeting would be scheduled. He stated that it needs to be scheduled as soon as possible.
Administrator Vitas asked what evening would be most convenience for the Commissioners.
President Tews stated that he wanted the agendas and meeting dates posted.
G. Other
XI. MOTIONS BY COMMISSIONERS
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
At 5:20 p.m., MOTION: Commissioner Sprague, second Commissioner Jurgensen to adjourn the regular meeting of the Utility District of Commissioners. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted
, Carlene L. Sprague Utility District Secretary