City of New London, WI

CITY OF NEW LONDON MINUTES OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2006 ______Members Present: Chairman Ron Heise, Dennis Herter, Bill Kopitzke, Tom O’Connell and Carol Renning Others Present: Kent Hager, City Administrator Gary Henke, 3rd District Alderman Jeff Bodoh, Public Works Engineer Carol Radtke, Director of Public Works Louis Dresen, Wastewater Supt. Brad Graham Lee Rousseau

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Heise at 5:00 P.M. with a quorum present. Motion by Kopitzke, 2nd by Renning to approve the agenda as presented. All voting aye. Motion carried.

1. Review Annual W.W.T.P. Report. Louie Dresen went through the W.W.T.P. report in detail and answered questions. The molybdenum problem that we had last year at this time has been resolved. He stated that the plant is running very well and we have extremely good numbers on our reports. He commented on some current problems that we are having with Saputo related to high surfactant use, which they are correcting. Also advised that he discussed the very high engineer’s cost estimate ($642,000) for the future wastewater “headworks” project with Jim Villiesse. From a financial standpoint, the city would like to see this project done over a 2-year timeframe and this fits the initial plan. The Board commended Louie for excellent operations of the plant.

2. Approval of the Final Resolution for 2006 Curb & Gutter Projects. This resolution authorizes the assessment of curb and gutter rehabilitation on portions of Mayflower Court and Spring Street. Motion by Renning, 2nd by Kopitzke to recommend that the Council approve the Final Resolution for the 2006 Curb and Gutter Rehabilitation Project. All voting aye. Motion carried.

3. Approval of the Final Resolution for 2006 Sidewalk Rehabilitation. This resolution authorizes the assessment of sidewalk rehabilitation on portions of Washington Street, Hancock Street, west side of Division Street, Dickinson Street, Nassau Street, Smith Street, Lawrence Street, south side of Beacon Avenue and S. Pearl Street. Motion by Renning, 2nd by Herter to recommend that the Council approve the Final Resolution for the 2006 Sidewalk Rehabilitation Project. 4 voting aye. O’Connell voting nay. Motion carried.

4. Approval of Final Resolution for 2006 Sanitary Sewer Main Construction. This resolution authorizes the assessment for repairs to sections of the sanitary sewer main on Spring Street between Shawano St. and Wyman St. Minutes of the Board of Public Works Meeting February 7, 2006 Page 2

Motion by Herter, 2nd by Kopitzke to recommend that the Council approve the Final Resolution for the 2006 Sanitary Sewer Main Construction. All voting aye. Motion carried.

5. Dock Registration Fee Increase. The Director provided a memo regarding the meeting held on January 5, 2006 with the D.N.R., City & Town Officials and Raft Inspectors to discuss dock registrations. The City charges $5.00 for dock registration fee but does not charge an inspection fee. The request before the Board was to charge an additional $15.00 inspection fee, which is the average charge by many of the neighboring cities and towns. In our situation, the Police Dept. bears the cost and provides an officer to do the inspections. Mr. O’Connell and Mr. Henke voiced opposition to this request. Motion by O’Connell, 2nd by Herter not to increase the dock registration fee. All voting aye. Motion carried.

6. Discuss N. Shawano Street Railroad Exemption Request. The Board reviewed a copy of the letter from the Office of the Commissioner of Railroads regarding the hearing held on January 12, 2006 to petition for a railroad exemption. The Director notified the Hearing Examiner when the letter came that the County name was incorrect and should say Waupaca County. He said this error would be corrected after the 15-day period for comment. The hearing examiner is recommending a modified exemption at the N. Shawano Street railroad crossing which would require the railroad to install new 12” LED lamps and the County to install and maintain exempt signs. This would mean only a minimal signage cost when we do the N. Shawano Street Project. The Board was very pleased with his recommendation and will be awaiting the final notice.

7. Director’s and Engineer’s Reports. The Director provided members with a copy of the letter from OMMNI on the plan to manage the contaminated solids encountered on the N. Shawano Street Reconstruction Project. The Director also advised the Board that the bids would be let on March 25, 2006 for this project.

Motion by O’Connell, 2nd by Herter to adjourn the meeting at 5:55 P.M. All voting aye. Motion carried.