The Waukesha Water Commission held its regular meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 4:30 PM in the Water Utility Conference Room. Six commissioners were present (Joan Francoeur, Jeff Fowle, Gerald Couri, Joe Piatt, Shawn Reilly, Peter Bartels), with one absent (Dale Matthews). A quorum was established. The meeting adjourned at 5:10 PM.
Action Item A – January Voucher Lists (ID#26-03046): Staff highlighted a payment of $82,000 to N Harris Computer Corporation for the CIS version 5 billing software upgrade (conversion expected by end of 2026) and explained that Diggers Hotline payments included an annual prepayment for 2026 tickets plus January tickets. A commissioner asked about locating accuracy for fiber and water facilities; staff reported no complaints. Approved unanimously.
Action Item B – Bidwell and Prospect Water Main Replacement (ID#26-03048): Water Utility Manager Matt presented a contract with Wandel Contractors, Inc. for approximately 1,400 feet of 8-inch water main replacement at a cost of $407,708.18 (including 1% city administration fee). The project was part of the 2026 budget with an estimate of $836,175; six bids were received and the low bid was well under budget. The Board of Public Works and Common Council had already approved the prime contract. Approved unanimously.
Action Item C – Meadowbrook Senior Living Developer’s Agreement (ID#26-03049): Staff described a 119-unit residential care apartment complex proposed by Tom Canka of Tuca Properties, located north of Coldwater Creek and west of Meadowbrook. The water main extension will create a loop, with stubs for future phases. The design was approved by DNR on January 15, 2026. The agreement is a standard 24-month term at no cost to the utility. Commissioners discussed the phasing and eventual connection to the Arrowhead loop. Approved unanimously.
Action Item D – Purchase of Materials from Ferguson and Core & Main (ID#26-03050): Staff requested approval for $152,961.62 to Ferguson and a corrected amount of $153,522.09 to Core & Main (total $306,483.71) for 2026 inventory and repair parts. The memo in the packet had an outdated amount for Core & Main; the corrected motion was stated on the record. Funds are budgeted at approximately $330,000. Splitting between suppliers keeps like items together. Approved unanimously.
New Operations Center Update (Information Item A): Matt reported that the roof is complete on the shop area, windows are installed, and the office area is framed. The building is on time and under budget. Solar panels will be installed next. Warm weather has caused minor mud but progress is good.
2026 Blanket Purchase Order Vendor Changes (Information Item B): Staff noted changes in vendors for safety equipment (Vickery Contracting replacing Corporal) and radios (split among five suppliers to avoid markup). Dollar amounts remain the same; no re-approval needed.
Utility Performance Report / Administrative Activities (Information Item C):
Financial Report (Information Item D):
All right. So looks like we're ready to roll. All right. It's Thursday, February 19th, 2026, 4 30 p.m. Uh, we're gonna call this meeting to order. It's the regular meeting of uh City of Walkshaw Water Utility Commission. Uh roll call, please. Oh Commissioner Frankur? Here. Commissioner Fowell? Here. Commissioner Curry. Here. Commissioner Pyatt? Here. Commissioner Matthews. Absent. Maybe we'll determine Commissioner Riley. Here. Commissioner Bartels. Here. We have a quorum. Excellent. All right. There's no public in attendance for public comment. Anything? Nothing was submitted. Okay. Move on to approval of the minutes. Um Curry and second. And Frank Core. These are the minutes from uh January of 2026. Questions or comments on the minutes. All right. All in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed. Abstain. Aye. Mayor. I just want to let you know I said aye. Well, you're learning. Thank you. You abstained. No, no, no, I. I said aye. Sorry. Boy, this is getting a rough crowd. We're starting hot. Starting hot.