Water Commission
Regular MeetingGreen Bay, WI · September 8, 2025
Minutes
MINUTES OF THE WATER COMMISSION
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025, 8:30 AM
In person at the Green Bay Water Utility.
631 S Adams St
Virtual attendance is also available via Zoom.
A. ZOOM MEETING INFORMATION.
1. Join Zoom Meeting Online:
https://zoom.us/j/98284055918?pwd=eHBxaWkvN1J2a3N0RERUWkRsNjVkUT09
Or call in by phone: +1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 982 8405 5918
Passcode: 385002
If you wish to speak at this public meeting or leave a comment, please fill out the online
Comment Form prior to the meeting. More detailed Zoom Instructions can be found online.
B. ROLL CALL.
1. Members: John Heugel, Jamie Wall, Jacque Boyle, Thomas Karman, Allen Farvour, Lynn
Gerlach, William Morgan, John Luczaj
On Monday, September 8, 2025, the Water Commission met in person and virtually via
Zoom. President Heugel called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Recording Secretary Beilke
called the roll. Six voting commission members: President John Heugel (In Person), Vice
President Jamie Wall (In Person), Secretary-Treasurer Tom Karman (In Person), Al Farvour
(Virtually via Zoom), Lynn Gerlach (In Person) and John Luczaj (In Person).
Also present: Alder Bill Morgan (In Person, non-voting).
Staff present: Brian Powell, Doug Martin, Stephanie Rogers, Andrea Hay, Russ Hardwick,
Kristin Romanowicz, Jonathan Peters, and Hailey Heath.
C. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA.
1. Approval of the agenda for the Monday, September 8, 2025, meeting of the Water Utility
Commission.
Moved by Lynn Gerlach, seconded by Allen Farvour to approve the agenda. Voice vote being
had, the motion passed unanimously.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
1. Approval of the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting.
Moved by Lynn Gerlach, seconded by Allen Farvour to approve the minutes. Voice vote
being had, the motion passed unanimously.
E. REGULAR BUSINESS.
1. July 2025 Financial Report
Moved by Thomas Karman, seconded by John Luczaj to approve the July 2025 Financial
Report. Voice vote being had, the motion passed unanimously.
F. INFORMATIONAL.
1. General Manager Update
General Manager Brian Powell provided the commission with updates on the following
initiatives within our organization:
1. Village of Pulaski Update
2. Mason Street Bridge Relocation Update
3. 2025 Budget & 5-Year CIP Update
4. Water Main Breaks in August
5. Workforce Report
a. Safety Coordinator
b. Billing Assistant
G. ADJOURNMENT.
1. Adjournment of the Monday, September 8, 2025, meeting of the Water Utility Commission.
Moved by John Luczaj, seconded by Jamie Wall to adjourn. Voice vote being had, the motion
passed unanimously.
Agenda
AGENDA OF THE WATER COMMISSION
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025, 8:30 AM
In person at the Green Bay Water Utility.
631 S Adams St
Virtual attendance is also available via Zoom.
A. Zoom Meeting Information.
1. Join Zoom Meeting Online:
https://zoom.us/j/98284055918?pwd=eHBxaWkvN1J2a3N0RERUWkRsNjVkUT09
Or call in by phone: +1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 982 8405 5918
Passcode: 385002
If you wish to speak at this public meeting or leave a comment, please fill out the online
Comment Form prior to the meeting. More detailed Zoom Instructions can be found online.
B. Roll Call.
1. Members: John Heugel, Jamie Wall, Jacque Boyle, Thomas Karman, Allen Farvour, Lynn
Gerlach, William Morgan, John Luczaj
C. Approval of the Agenda.
1. Approval of the agenda for the Monday, September 8, 2025, meeting of the Water Utility
Commission.
D. Approval of Minutes.
1. Approval of the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting.
E. Regular Business.
1. July 2025 Financial Report
F. Informational.
Agenda of the Water Commission
September 8, 2025
Page 1
1. General Manager Update
G. Adjournment.
1. Adjournment of the Monday, September 8, 2025, meeting of the Water Utility Commission.
1) ACCESSIBILITY: Any person wishing to attend who requires special accommodation because of a disability,
should contact the City Safety Manager at 920-448-3125 at least 48 hours before the scheduled meeting time so
that arrangements can be made.
2) QUORUM: Please take notice that a majority or quorum of the Common Council may attend this Water
Commission meeting and will constitute a meeting of the Common Council for purposes of discussion and
information gathering relative to this agenda.
3) REPRESENTATION: The party requesting the communication, or their representative, should be present at this
meeting.
Agenda of the Water Commission
September 8, 2025
Page 2
Packet
AGENDA OF THE WATER COMMISSION
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025, 8:30 AM
In person at the Green Bay Water Utility.
631 S Adams St
Virtual attendance is also available via Zoom.
A. Zoom Meeting Information.
1. Join Zoom Meeting Online:
https://zoom.us/j/98284055918?pwd=eHBxaWkvN1J2a3N0RERUWkRsNjVkUT09
Or call in by phone: +1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 982 8405 5918
Passcode: 385002
If you wish to speak at this public meeting or leave a comment, please fill out the online
Comment Form prior to the meeting. More detailed Zoom Instructions can be found online.
B. Roll Call.
1. Members: John Heugel, Jamie Wall, Jacque Boyle, Thomas Karman, Allen Farvour, Lynn
Gerlach, William Morgan, John Luczaj
C. Approval of the Agenda.
1. Approval of the agenda for the Monday, September 8, 2025, meeting of the Water Utility
Commission.
D. Approval of Minutes.
1. Approval of the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting.
E. Regular Business.
1. July 2025 Financial Report
F. Informational.
Agenda of the Water Commission
September 8, 2025
Page 1
1. General Manager Update
G. Adjournment.
1. Adjournment of the Monday, September 8, 2025, meeting of the Water Utility Commission.
1) ACCESSIBILITY: Any person wishing to attend who requires special accommodation because of a disability,
should contact the City Safety Manager at 920-448-3125 at least 48 hours before the scheduled meeting time so
that arrangements can be made.
2) QUORUM: Please take notice that a majority or quorum of the Common Council may attend this Water
Commission meeting and will constitute a meeting of the Common Council for purposes of discussion and
information gathering relative to this agenda.
3) REPRESENTATION: The party requesting the communication, or their representative, should be present at this
meeting.
Agenda of the Water Commission
September 8, 2025
Page 2
MINUTES OF THE WATER COMMISSION
MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2025, 8:30 AM
In person at the Green Bay Water Utility.
631 S Adams St
Virtual attendance is also available via Zoom.
A. ZOOM MEETING INFORMATION.
1. Join Zoom Meeting Online:
https://zoom.us/j/98284055918?pwd=eHBxaWkvN1J2a3N0RERUWkRsNjVkUT09
Or call in by phone: +1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 982 8405 5918
Passcode: 385002
If you wish to speak at this public meeting or leave a comment, please fill out the online
Comment Form prior to the meeting. More detailed Zoom Instructions can be found online.
B. ROLL CALL.
1. Members: John Heugel, Jamie Wall, Jacque Boyle, Thomas Karman, Allen Farvour, Lynn
Gerlach, William Morgan, John Luczaj
On Monday, August 11, 2025, the Water Commission met in person and virtually via
Zoom. President Heugel called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Recording Secretary Beilke
called the roll. Six voting commission members: President John Heugel (Virtually via Zoom),
Secretary-Treasurer Tom Karman (In Person), Jacque Boyle (Virtually via Zoom), Al Farvour
(Virtually via Zoom), Lynn Gerlach (In Person) and John Luczaj (Virutally via Zoom). Also
present: Alder Bill Morgan (Virtually via Zoom, non-voting), Council Representative to the
Water Commission, and Attorney William Vande Castle (Virtually via Zoom).
Staff present: Brian Powell, Doug Martin, Stephanie Rogers, Andrea Hay, and Russ
Hardwick.
C. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA.
1. Approval of the agenda for the Monday, August 11, 2025, meeting of the Water Utility
Commission.
Moved by Lynn Gerlach, seconded by Allen Farvour to approve the agenda. Voice vote being
had, the motion passed unanimously.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
1. Approval of the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting.
Moved by Lynn Gerlach, seconded by Allen Farvour to approve the minutes. Voice vote
being had, the motion passed unanimously.
E. REGULAR BUSINESS.
1. Approval of the Water Service Agreement By and Between the City of Green Bay, the
Village of Hobart and the Village of Pulaski.
Moved by Thomas Karman, seconded by Jacque Boyle to approve the Water Service
Agreement and authorize the execution of the agreement. Voice vote being had, the motion
passed unanimously.
2. June 2025 Financial Report
Moved by Jacque Boyle, seconded by Thomas Karman to approve as presented. Voice vote
being had, the motion passed unanimously.
F. INFORMATIONAL.
1. General Manager Update
General Manager Brian Powell provided the commission with updates on the following
initiatives within our organization:
1. Whole Customer Update
2. WIAWWA Conference September 10th-12th
3. Workforce Report
a. Connie Wielgus - 35 Years, Billing & Records Coordinator
b. Safety Coordinator
G. ADJOURNMENT.
1. Adjournment of the Monday, August 11, 2025, meeting of the Water Utility Commission.
Moved by Jacque Boyle, seconded by Allen Farvour to adjourn. Voice vote being had, the
motion passed unanimously.
Green Bay Water Commission
GENERAL MANAGER UPDATE
DATE: September 8th, 2025
TO: Green Bay Water Commission
FROM: General Manager Brian Powell, P.E.
RE: General Manager Update
General Manager Brian Powell will provide the commission with updates on the following
initiatives within our organization:
1. Village of Pulaski Update
2. Mason Street Bridge Relocation Update
3. 2025 Budget & 5-Year CIP Update
4. Water Main Breaks in August
5. Workforce Report
a. Safety Coordinator
b. Billing Assistant