Thursday, March 15, a.m. District Maintenance Facility Training Room, 1610 Moorland Road, Madison, WI 53713

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1 Meeting of the Commissioners of the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District Thursday, March 15, a.m. District Maintenance Facility Training Room, 1610 Moorland Road, Madison, WI Present: Commissioner Tom Hovel Commissioner Angela James Commissioner Ken Clark Commissioner Sara Eskrich Excused absence Commissioner James Martin Commissioner Ezra Meyer Commissioner Brad Murphy Commissioner Brian Potts Excused absence Commissioner Tom Wilson Excused absence Commission Meeting 1. Opening A. Call to Order 8:01 a.m. B. Welcome Guests: Greg Fries, City of Madison C. Announcements: Introduction of Tom Kutz World Water Day Announcement/Invite Jen Sereno 2. Appearances by the Public Jim Post, an employee of the district, read a prepared statement expressing concerns about his proposed severance package and his concerns about the leadership of the district. He left a copy of the statement along with documents relating to his performance evaluations from July 2017 to present. There was no discussion because this was not a noticed agenda item. 3. Consent Calendar A. Approval Meeting Minutes from B. Approval of Cash Statements Operating Fund C. Approval of Capital Projects Fund D. Review and Approval of Sewer Extension Plans 2018 Cross Street Improvements Village of Waunakee ( R1) MSP - Normandy Square, 6509 Normandy Lane City of Madison ( R2) Ronald Reagan Avenue, John Wall Drive and Merchant Street Assessment District 2017, City of Madison ( R3) Discussion: The minutes; operating cash fun statement; capital projects cash fund statement; and sewer extension plans were reviewed and placed on file. The operating cash fund account shows an available cash balance through operating fund check

2 no in the amount of $148,823.34; plus adjustments of $1,838.17; subsequent receipts totaling $7,812,212.98; less disbursements of $7,412,339.11; with a resulting cash balance of $550, The capital projects fund cash statement shows an available cash balance through capital projects fund account check no in the amount of $17,957.76; subsequent receipts totaling $593,270.34; less disbursements $573, with a resulting cash balance of $37, Action: After discussion, Commissioner James moved, seconded by Commissioner Martin to approved items A-D of the consent calendar. Motion carried Metrogro 2018 Hauling Contract Awards Presenter: Kim Meyer, Resource Recovery Manager Description: Ms. Meyer requested the commission approve resolution ( R4) authorizing the chief engineer and director to execute contract agreements for the 2018 hauling season to the companies that provide trucks, drivers and applicator operators for the Metrogro program. Discussion: Ms. Meyer presented an overview of the Metrogro program and the district hauling season. The commission was then asked to approve the resolution ( R4) to execute contract agreements for the 2018 hauling season. Action: Commission James moved, seconded by Commissioner Meyer to approve the resolution ( R4) to execute contract agreements for Motion carried Authorization of Repair and Rebuild of Engine Generators 1 and 2 Presenter: Erik Rehr, Reliability and Operations Manager Description: Mr. Rehr requested that the commission approve resolution ( R5) authorizing the repair and rebuild of engine generators 1 and 2. Discussion: Mr. Rehr presented to the commission background, quotes, options and answered questions related to the repair and rebuild of engine generators 1 and 2. Action 1: Commissioner Martin moved to authorize repair of only generator 1. Motion failed no second. Action 2: Commissioner James moved, seconded by Commissioner Meyer to authorize the staff recommendation to repair and rebuild engineer generators 1 and 2. Motion carried 5-1. (Commissioner Martin voted nay) 6. Acceptance of Work: Pumping Station 15 Rehabilitation Presenter: Jen Hurlebaus, Description: Ms. Hurlebaus requested action to formally accept the Pumping Station 15 Rehabilitation project through approval of R6.

3 Discussion: The commission heard a presentation which highlighted the project background, schedule, budget, station tour and recommendation. Action: Commissioner James moved, seconded by Commissioner Clark to approve acceptance of work for Pumping Station 15 through approval of resolution R6. Motion carried Chief Engineer and Director s Report A. CED Updates Mucha Chief Engineer and Director Michael Mucha invited commissioners to consider attending the upcoming NACWA Fly-In April th in Washington DC. Action: No action necessary. B. Regulatory Review Paul Kent gave a brief update on current regulatory happenings. Action: No action necessary. C. Review of commission calendar Action: No action necessary. 8. Future Agenda Topics Action: No other business was discussed, no action necessary. 9. Other Business by Law Action: No other business was discussed, no action necessary. 10. Adjournment Action: Commissioner Meyer moved, second by Commissioner Martin to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:01 Regular Meeting of the Commissioners March 15, 2018 Angela James, Secretary Future Meetings: March 29, a.m. regular commission meeting April 12, a.m. regular commission meeting April 26, a.m. regular commission meeting

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