Water Commission
Regular MeetingGreen Bay, WI · March 9, 2026
Minutes
MINUTES OF THE WATER COMMISSION
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026, 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 leave a comment for this public meeting, 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
Voting: John Heugel, Jamie Wall, Thomas Karman, Allen Farvour, Lynn Gerlach, John Luczaj
Not Voting: William Morgan
Excused: Jacque Boyle
Absent:
C. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA.
1. Approval of the agenda for the Monday, March 9, 2026, meeting of the Water Utility
Commission.
Moved by Jamie Wall, seconded by Thomas Karman to approve the agenda.
Motion Passed.
Yes-John Heugel, Jamie Wall, Thomas Karman, Allen Farvour, Lynn Gerlach, John Luczaj, No-
None, Abstain-None.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
1. Approval of the minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting.
Moved by Lynn Gerlach, seconded by Allen Farvour to approve the minutes.
Motion Passed.
Yes-John Heugel, Jamie Wall, Thomas Karman, Allen Farvour, Lynn Gerlach, John Luczaj, No-
None, Abstain-None.
E. REGULAR BUSINESS.
1. Summary of the 2026 Budget - Vehicle Replacement Program.
Moved by Jamie Wall, seconded by Thomas Karman to approve and authorize the vehicle
replacements.
Motion Passed.
Yes-John Heugel, Jamie Wall, Thomas Karman, Allen Farvour, Lynn Gerlach, John Luczaj, No-
None, Abstain-None.
F. INFORMATIONAL.
1. General Manager Update
General Manager Brian Powell provided the commission with updates on the following
initiatives within our organization:
1. Update on Intakes at the Lake Station
2. Update on 36-inch Pipe Segment Repairs
3. Workforce Report
a. Water Quality Coordinator - Interviews Week of March 2nd
G. ADJOURNMENT.
1. Adjournment of the Monday, March 9, 2026, meeting of the Water Utility Commission.
Moved by John Luczaj, seconded by Jamie Wall to adjourn.
Motion Passed.
Yes-John Heugel, Jamie Wall, Thomas Karman, Allen Farvour, Lynn Gerlach, John Luczaj, No-
None, Abstain-None.
Agenda
AGENDA OF THE WATER COMMISSION
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026, 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 leave a comment for this public meeting, 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, March 9, 2026, meeting of the Water Utility
Commission.
D. Approval of Minutes.
1. Approval of the minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting.
E. Regular Business.
1. Summary of the 2026 Budget - Vehicle Replacement Program.
F. Informational.
Agenda of the Water Commission
March 9, 2026
Page 1
1. General Manager Update
G. Adjournment.
1. Adjournment of the Monday, March 9, 2026, 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
March 9, 2026
Page 2
Packet
AGENDA OF THE WATER COMMISSION
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026, 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 leave a comment for this public meeting, 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, March 9, 2026, meeting of the Water Utility
Commission.
D. Approval of Minutes.
1. Approval of the minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting.
E. Regular Business.
1. Summary of the 2026 Budget - Vehicle Replacement Program.
F. Informational.
Agenda of the Water Commission
March 9, 2026
Page 1
1. General Manager Update
G. Adjournment.
1. Adjournment of the Monday, March 9, 2026, 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
March 9, 2026
Page 2
MINUTES OF THE WATER COMMISSION
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026, 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 leave a comment for this public meeting, 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
Voting: John Heugel, Jamie Wall, Jacque Boyle, Thomas Karman, Allen Farvour, Lynn
Gerlach, John Luczaj
Not Voting: William Morgan
C. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA.
1. Approval of the agenda for the Monday, February 9, 2026, meeting of the Water
Utility Commission.
Moved by Jamie Wall, seconded by Lynn Gerlach to approve the agenda. Motion
Passed.
Yes-John Heugel, Jamie Wall, Jacque Boyle, Thomas Karman, Allen Farvour, Lynn
Gerlach, John Luczaj, No-None, Abstain-None.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
1. Approval of the minutes from the January 12, 2026 meeting.
Moved by Lynn Gerlach, seconded by Thomas Karman to approve the minutes.
Motion Passed.
Yes-John Heugel, Jamie Wall, Jacque Boyle, Thomas Karman, Allen Farvour, Lynn
Gerlach, John Luczaj, No-None, Abstain-None.
E. REGULAR BUSINESS.
1. Introduction of the new Filter Plant Manager, Jeff Possi.
The Water Commissioners congratulated Jeff Possi on his promotion to Filter Plant
Manager.
2. Election of Green Bay Water Commission Officers for 2026: President, Vice
President, and Secretary-Treasurer.
Nominating Committee member Jacque Boyle nominated John Heugel for President,
Jamie Wall for Vice President and Tom Karman for Secretary-Treasurer.
Moved by Lynn Gerlach, seconded by Allen Farvour to close the nominations and to
elect John Heugel as President, Jamie Wall as Vice President and Tom Karman as
Secretary-Treasurer. Motion Passed.
Yes-John Heugel, Jamie Wall, Jacque Boyle, Thomas Karman, Allen Farvour, Lynn
Gerlach, John Luczaj, No-None, Abstain-None.
3. Approval of the Updated Wellhead Protection Ordinance.
Moved by Jamie Wall, seconded by Lynn Gerlach to conditionally recommend
approval to the Green Bay Common Council subject to the addition of "prohibited
uses" language to Sec. 42-133. Well head protection area.
Motion Passed.
Yes-John Heugel, Jamie Wall, Jacque Boyle, Thomas Karman, Allen Farvour, Lynn
Gerlach, John Luczaj, No-None, Abstain-None.
4. Approval of the Recommendation of the Lake Pumping Station Intake Flushing
Connection Award.
Moved by Lynn Gerlach, seconded by Thomas Karman to approve as recommended.
Motion Passed.
Yes-John Heugel, Jamie Wall, Jacque Boyle, Thomas Karman, Allen Farvour, Lynn
Gerlach, John Luczaj, No-None, Abstain-None.
5. December 2025 Financial Report
Moved by Thomas Karman, seconded by Lynn Gerlach to accept as presented.
Motion Passed.
Yes-John Heugel, Jamie Wall, Jacque Boyle, Thomas Karman, Allen Farvour, Lynn
Gerlach, John Luczaj, No-None, Abstain-None.
F. INFORMATIONAL.
1. General Manager Update
General Manager Brian Powell provided the commission with updates on the
following initiatives within our organization:
1. Update on Private Side Lead Services
2. Update on Frost Depths
3. Update on Fox River Crossing Leak
4. Workforce Report
a. Water Quality Coordinator — Advertised January 28th
G. ADJOURNMENT.
1. Adjournment of the Monday, February 9, 2026, meeting of the Water Utility
Commission.
Moved by Jamie Wall, seconded by John Luczaj to adjourn. Motion Passed.
Yes-John Heugel, Jamie Wall, Jacque Boyle, Thomas Karman, Allen Farvour, Lynn
Gerlach, John Luczaj, No-None, Abstain-None.
Green Bay Water
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 9, 2026
TO: Green Bay Water Commission
FROM: Doug Martin, Operations Manager
RE: Summary of the 2026 Budget - Vehicle Replacement Program
In line with the Water Commission’s previous approval to leverage state contract pricing for
vehicle purchases, the Water Utility has recently received the release of the state contract vehicle
models and pricing for 2026. Upon review and action by the Water Commission, staff would
then move forward with the issuance of purchase orders to secure production slots for the
specified vehicles.
A summary of the service vehicle listing and 2026 State Contract Pricing is listed below:
Vehicle Dealer/Manufacturer State Contract Budget Department
Pricing
Cargo Van Napleton/Ford Transit Van $48,218.50 $50,000 Metering
(#113)
Crew Truck Napleton/Chev 3500 4WD $50,841.50 $90,000 Distribution
(#19)
Locate/Service Napleton/Chev 2500 2WD $46,467.50 $85,000 Distribution
Truck (#18)
Office/IT Napleton/Chev Equinox $29,060.50 $40,000 Office
(#210)
On-Call/Service Napleton/Chev 2500 4WD $48,824.50 $85,000 Distribution
Truck (#22)
***Delivery Time: 180 days.
Green Bay Water Commission
GENERAL MANAGER UPDATE
DATE: March 9th, 2026
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. Update on Intakes at the Lake Station
2. Update on 36-inch Pipe Segment Repairs
3. Workforce Report
a. Water Quality Coordinator – Interviews Week of March 2nd