Green Bay Metropolitan Sewer District

The Commission addressed several items, including the adoption of retirement resolutions, the introduction of new staff members, and approval to enter into an agreement for the construction of an interceptor extension. Sewer plan approvals for various local municipalities were granted. A closed session was held to discuss potential litigation strategies. The Commission received status updates on major infrastructure projects, including interceptor renewals and thickening improvements. Presentations were provided regarding a mixing enhancement study program, pretreatment program enforcement, industrial achievement awards, and PFAS monitoring. Financial reports for the year were reviewed, and an operations report confirmed facility compliance and provided updates on permit renewal efforts and energy generation statistics.

The Commission addressed several infrastructure and operational topics, including the award of the Green Bay Facility Pumping and High Strength Waste Improvements Project contract and the approval of an engineering services amendment for the same project. Sewer plan approvals were granted for the Village of Luxemburg, Village of Howard, and the Town of Lawrence. A closed session was held to discuss potential litigation regarding environmental testing. Updates were provided on the Downtown Interceptor Renewal Project, the North Plant Clarifier Rehabilitation, and the administration building elevator modernization. Furthermore, presentations were conducted on the Adaptive Management Program and the 2025 Watershed Monitoring Program. The meeting concluded with reports on monthly financials, operations, and community outreach efforts.

The meeting included a presentation on the 2025 financial audit, approval of Compliance Maintenance Annual Reports for Green Bay and De Pere facilities, and authorization to enter into an agreement with Aqualis for interceptor cleaning and televising. Additionally, the Commission reviewed sewer plan approvals for Green Bay and Bellevue, discussed updates on various capital projects, received reports on aquatic monitoring and financial/operational performance, and heard the Executive Director's update on strategic planning and industry conferences. A closed session was held to discuss legal litigation strategy and public employee matters.

The Commission received an investment portfolio update from Nicolet National Bank and approved a change order for the North Plant Clarifier Rehabilitation Project. Additionally, the Commission approved sewer plans for the Village of Howard, entered a closed session to discuss litigation strategy, and reviewed project updates regarding facility building maintenance and the East River Interceptor Renewal Project. Preliminary financial reports for the end of the previous year and operational reports for the current month were presented. The Executive Director provided updates on upcoming meetings, staff promotions, honors, and participation in industry programs and conferences.

The Commission reviewed and approved the award of the Green Bay Facility Pumping and High Strength Waste Improvements Project construction contract and authorized an amendment for additional engineering services. The Commission also approved sanitary sewer plans for the Village of Luxemburg, the Village of Howard, and the Town of Lawrence. Updates were provided regarding ongoing capital projects, including the Downtown Interceptor Renewal and North Plant Clarifier Rehabilitation. Additional presentations covered the Administration Building elevator modernization, the 2025 Watershed Adaptive Management Program, and the 2025 Watershed Monitoring Program.