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Waukesha Water Commission Meeting - September 17, 2026

Public Meetings — Thursday, September 17, 2026

BodyWaukesha, Wisconsin

SessionPublic Meetings

DateThursday, September 17, 2026

StatusFILED

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Okay, uh Joe Pyatt, president of the Walkshaw Water Commission would like to call this meeting to order.

0:18

It is Thursday, September 17th, 2026.

0:22

It is 6.01 p.m.

0:25

Um I would like to make an announcement before we do roll call uh of a closed session pursuant to section 19.85 sub one sub D of the Wisconsin statutes to discuss strategy for crime detection and prevention of potential cyber attacks of the water utilities IT infrastructure in light of recent cybersecurity incidents at other water systems upon conclusion of the closed session.

0:48

The motion will be made to reconvene an open session pursuant to Wisconsin statute 19.85 sub two for possible discussions and or action on matters discussion in closed session.

0:58

I would also like to announce a second um closed session potential.

1:03

Uh announcement of a closed session pursuant to Wisconsin statute 19.85 sub one sub C.

1:09

A motion will be made to convene a closed session pursuant to Wisconsin statute 19.85 sub one sub C to consider employment promotion compensation or performance evaluation data of the general manager position over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercise responsibility.

1:24

A motion may thereafter be made to reconvene in open session pursuant to Wisconsin statute 19.85 sub two were upon action may be taken on manners discussed in closed session.

1:36

Roll call, please.

1:40

Commissioner Francur here, Commissioner Fowl?

1:43

Here commissioner Curry here.

1:46

Commissioner Pyatt?

1:47

Here.

1:47

Commissioner Matthews?

1:48

Here.

1:49

Commissioner Bartels?

1:51

Here.

1:51

Commissioner Holbin Slavin.

1:53

Here.

1:55

We have a quorum.

1:56

Excellent.

1:57

Sounds good.

1:58

Thank you all for coming.

2:01

All right.

2:02

Let's see.

2:03

I'd like to.

2:03

Is this where I like to make a motion?

2:05

Yeah.

2:05

I'd like to make a motion.

2:06

Uh to ask for a motion.

2:09

Oh, you have the ability.

2:10

Oh shoot.

2:11

I spoke I skipped public comment.

2:13

Sorry about that.

2:15

All right, public comment.

2:17

Uh there's no one in the audience here.

2:18

Any emails or communications that we need to know from the public?

2:22

No.

2:23

Okay.

2:23

We're gonna move on then from public comment into number four closed session.

2:28

So do I need to get a separate motion from someone to go in, or do I just read this off?

2:33

I can make the motion for you.

2:34

Thank you.

2:35

Um I'll make the motion to go into closed session pursuant to section 19.85 parents one parents D of the Wisconsin statutes to discuss strategy for crime detection and prevention of potential cyber attacks of the water utilities, IT infrastructure in light of recent cybersecurity incidents and other water systems.

2:53

Second.

2:54

Oh, I was gonna add to that motion.

2:56

Um and also go into a second closed session immediately thereafter.

3:01

Uh no, we can't do it that way.

3:02

We're gonna do that out.

3:03

Oh, we're gonna do it at the end.

3:04

Okay, then I will leave it and the second is good to go.

3:08

Okay.

3:08

Uh we have a second.

3:10

Is that correct?

3:10

Commissioner Curry.

3:12

All right, uh, we need a uh roll call vote, please.

3:15

Thank you.

3:16

Commissioner Francur.

3:17

Aye.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting

Capital Improvement Planning██████████████████████22%

Procedural████████████████████20%

Public Works█████████████13%

Engineering And Infrastructure███████████11%

Financial Assistance█████████9%

Procurement██████6%

Budget Equity Analysis█████5%

Public Safety█████5%

Personnel Matters████4%

Summary of Proceedings

Waukesha Water Commission Meeting - September 17, 2026

The Waukesha Water Commission met on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 6:01 PM. The meeting included two closed sessions, approval of minutes and payments, a preview of the capital improvement plan, updates on the new operations center, financial reports, and discussion of the general manager position.

Consent Calendar

Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the previous meeting were approved with one commissioner abstaining.
Approval of Payments: Payments from the general fund and improvement fund were unanimously approved after discussion of specific invoices, including Arrow Creek Construction, the operations center payment of $1.2 million, and IT services to the city.

Public Comments & Testimony

No members of the public were present, and no written communications were received.

Closed Sessions

First Closed Session: The commission convened in closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(d) to discuss cybersecurity strategy for the water utility's IT infrastructure. Upon reconvening in open session, no action was taken.
Second Closed Session: A second closed session was held under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of the general manager position. Following the closed session, the commission took action (see Key Outcomes).

Discussion Items

Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Preview: Courtney presented a first look at the 2027 CIP, totaling $15.2 million. Significant items included Wi-Fi for pumping stations ($264,000), access control upgrades ($100,000), water main replacements ($8.4 million for 14,480 feet), hydrant and valve replacements, water meter replacements ($447,000), operations center completion ($256,000), billing software and process improvement, fleet replacement ($140,000), radio tower ($121,000), and plant abandonments ($3.5 million). The utility expects $4 million in grants and does not plan to borrow in 2027.
Operations Center Update: Kelly provided an update on the new operations center, showing photos and reporting progress on concrete pouring (486 yards), door installation, and fencing. The target move-in date is December 2, 2026. Security fencing and cameras are planned. The fiber installation bid came in at half the budgeted amount. Two break-ins were reported, with police assistance.
Utility Performance Update: The general manager candidate declined the offer. The PSC rate case was reinstated. A customer complaint about high water usage is pending. Billing software kickoff occurred. Dan reported that the SJ Lewis lawsuit trial is set for February 16, 2027, with mediation scheduled for late December. Matt reported four water main breaks since the last meeting and ongoing maintenance.
Financial Report: August financials showed revenue slightly over budget due to dry weather, expenses slightly over budget due to a PSC adjustment and Arrow Creek payment, and administrative expenses under budget. Cash ended at $56.5 million. Transmission and distribution projects were updated.

Key Outcomes

General Manager Position: The commission directed the utility to repost the general manager position for 30 days. Courtney Nagel was appointed as senior manager and acting general manager in the interim. The motion passed unanimously via voice vote.
Closed Session Actions: No actions were taken from the first closed session. The second closed session resulted in the actions above.

Meeting Transcript

Okay, uh Joe Pyatt, president of the Walkshaw Water Commission would like to call this meeting to order. It is Thursday, September 17th, 2026. It is 6.01 p.m. Um I would like to make an announcement before we do roll call uh of a closed session pursuant to section 19.85 sub one sub D of the Wisconsin statutes to discuss strategy for crime detection and prevention of potential cyber attacks of the water utilities IT infrastructure in light of recent cybersecurity incidents at other water systems upon conclusion of the closed session. The motion will be made to reconvene an open session pursuant to Wisconsin statute 19.85 sub two for possible discussions and or action on matters discussion in closed session. I would also like to announce a second um closed session potential. Uh announcement of a closed session pursuant to Wisconsin statute 19.85 sub one sub C. A motion will be made to convene a closed session pursuant to Wisconsin statute 19.85 sub one sub C to consider employment promotion compensation or performance evaluation data of the general manager position over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercise responsibility. A motion may thereafter be made to reconvene in open session pursuant to Wisconsin statute 19.85 sub two were upon action may be taken on manners discussed in closed session. Roll call, please. Commissioner Francur here, Commissioner Fowl? Here commissioner Curry here. Commissioner Pyatt? Here. Commissioner Matthews? Here. Commissioner Bartels? Here. Commissioner Holbin Slavin. Here. We have a quorum. Excellent. Sounds good. Thank you all for coming. All right. Let's see. I'd like to. Is this where I like to make a motion? Yeah. I'd like to make a motion. Uh to ask for a motion. Oh, you have the ability. Oh shoot. I spoke I skipped public comment. Sorry about that. All right, public comment. Uh there's no one in the audience here. Any emails or communications that we need to know from the public? No. Okay. We're gonna move on then from public comment into number four closed session. So do I need to get a separate motion from someone to go in, or do I just read this off? I can make the motion for you. Thank you. Um I'll make the motion to go into closed session pursuant to section 19.85 parents one parents D of the Wisconsin statutes to discuss strategy for crime detection and prevention of potential cyber attacks of the water utilities, IT infrastructure in light of recent cybersecurity incidents and other water systems. Second. Oh, I was gonna add to that motion. Um and also go into a second closed session immediately thereafter. Uh no, we can't do it that way. We're gonna do that out.

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