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Eisner told the board the plant received an A on all 10 CMAR categories for the ninth consecutive year. He said there were two small issues in 2024: a 50-gallon overflow and one six-month average for phosphorus that did not meet the permit limit.

The CMAR is the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) annual report that evaluates treatment performance, biosolids, preventive maintenance, staffing, collection systems and financial management. Eisner said the DNR receives the same report and uses it to confirm permit compliance.

Board members pressed Eisner for context on the plant's equipment replacement fund and near-term capital needs. Eisner said the plant's replacement fund stood at about $3,600,000 and that only roughly $40,000 was used during 2024 because it was a relatively light year for equipment replacements. He said the DNR requires a minimum balance tied to the plant's asset base and described the $3.6 million as the floor the plant must maintain.

Eisner said the plant expects larger draws in 2025 related to a recently awarded project of about $19,000,000 that includes multiple equipment-replacement items. He also described the CMAR's Section 4 as a planning list rather than a commitment: some items will be funded from reserves, while others will be financed through clean water funds or borrowing.

The board asked about a previously discussed biogas purification project. Eisner said biogas purification is not currently planned but will be reconsidered in 2029 if technology or economics change.

On phosphorus, board members asked whether the plant's limits differed by watershed. Eisner said the Root River standard is 0.06 milligrams per liter and confirmed the plant meets that standard most of the time; he said the missed six-month average stemmed from short, unexplained 'spikes' of higher nutrient loads in influent that lasted one to a few days and drove the average above the limit. Eisner said such 'slug loads' are difficult to trace or control.

A board member asked how common an A grade is across DNR-regulated plants; Eisner said he did not have statewide comparative data and would refer that question to the DNR.

After discussion, a board member moved to accept the 2024 CMAR and recommend it to the Common Council. The motion carried.

The board praised plant staff for consistent performance and treatment outcomes.

The accepted CMAR and the board's recommendation will be forwarded to the Common Council for final acceptance as part of the council's regular agenda process.

Ending: The board's action sends the CMAR to the Common Council; the plant manager and staff will continue planning equipment replacements and will revisit longer-term projects such as biogas purification in future CIP cycles.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Waukesha, WI - Board of Public Works on 2025-06-05 5:30 PM - Jun 05, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Waukesha City Board of Public Works voted on June 5 to recommend the 2024 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report, or CMAR, to the Common Council after Clean Water Plant manager Zach Eisner reported that the plant earned A grades in all 10 categories.","taxTitle","Waukesha City, Waukesha County, Wisconsin","taxId",9326,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6533617,"Public Works reports education, enforcement on bulky-item pickup as complaints decline",124,2364000,2488000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3684546-52d9897f51ec93ed0540ae2495715703&start=2364&end=2488","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3684546-52d9897f51ec93ed0540ae2495715703/thumbnail_2364000.jpg","/articles/6533617/Waukesha-City/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/Public-Works-reports-education-enforcement-on-bulky-item-pickup-as-complaints-decline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6533617-b1a85a89fb986c0560accedcd174fbb3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199856&Signature=WLUPFiLEd83jl5lJq5wKNZSLo4JUTViWH2yfHUfWPCh9vbbepWepC5f3QIdE8KU-6W5YJs2v-1yzeO00S2DZMevEHpKATXmrb~j8fUbDvIPpQdrcumWM~iFdAUMk~DXyOfYhkoo0N0A0-jDrnCZOhKAkdlNIAiEmumu59POYBTNAaq-347S9dEgOg6LXjC4XtWoFEqYoiU-9bF33RAjWde2oSA3ou7aNNBAwYeORNc3OP2JOyuZMCUoSyQ1OJrgkGBZf0TfRgy259xWAmRKfoPttoRYJtEV6-o2Lf6ZeoaN~ZWJvyZXJJUnc9dTYisQL2cmwJF1Dqo-1HIlyXPCZ7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City public works staff told the Board of Public Works on June 5 that the city has increased outreach and active enforcement after switching to a new bulky-item pickup program. Staff said many residents have received notices and that crews are removing items left after the deadline and billing property owners when the city performs the pickup.

Staff described a two-step approach: proactively looking for improperly set bulky items, notifying residents and providing a deadline to schedule pickup with the contractor (referred to in the meeting as \"John's\"). If residents do not schedule or remove the items, the city arranges pickup and bills the property owner for the cost, staff said.

Board members asked whether the city had seen illegal dumping or significant increases in items placed away from a resident's property. Staff said they had not observed a large uptick in off-property dumping but noted isolated incidents are handled quickly.

Staff said this spring's effort included hundreds of notices to properties and that they expect the education effort to reduce future incidents. The board agreed continued outreach and timely enforcement were appropriate.

Ending: Staff will continue proactive checks, issue notices and bill property owners when the city removes bulky items that are left past the deadline or not scheduled with the contracted pickup service.","City staff told the Board of Public Works they conducted active outreach and enforcement to reduce illegal or unscheduled bulky-item placements. Staff said they issued notices, picked up items left after deadlines and billed property owners when the city removed items.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6533622,"Board approves multiple public works contracts and easements; bids total several hundred thousand dollars",303,967000,1270000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3684546-52d9897f51ec93ed0540ae2495715703&start=967&end=1270","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3684546-52d9897f51ec93ed0540ae2495715703/thumbnail_967000.jpg","/articles/6533622/Waukesha-City/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/Board-approves-multiple-public-works-contracts-and-easements-bids-total-several-hundred-thousand-dollars","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6533622-d636b33f7951693abe5b54bd93613305/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199856&Signature=CfI5lE-9o2c~NJHCR6WbYGRhw~n0A219fJ3ebQ2ctqY3KWNZVMlik9~9GrKrqWApPEoiFOWc4Ffdtt75LMB57whuDG-MkeI1YRqpnPbRKuSnqgvyFBX5RTO4Fc1-XIidLRHPsrzLslci6G7VAFYl10V6bkFCHDu2LfmwxhNK2e5TpDgyI5P5-yX-877GYFFRW7wUr1ohTCTatPJV4K9owJxQUGo0J3k4F~sNHAbTymvo5RMKJIa98zuFmNyKfg58lXHpEqDwRvLPiHCSC2ekrXdUKxCTeMal4Sqit1SPNxHVBgMxtwJBi75PbXUwyCYYYm13SHoafY2EXiuadk8YWw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waukesha City Board of Public Works approved multiple procurement recommendations and easement actions on June 5, finishing a packet of capital and maintenance items ahead of the Common Council.

Votes at a glance

- Minutes (Item 4A): Motion to approve minutes from May 22 carried (recorded ayes: Cassens; Kevin Riley; Piper; Vanden).

- Item 6B, 2025 crack paving and crack filling: Board recommended awarding the low bid to Thunder Road for $236,500. Motion carried (recorded ayes: Cassens; Kevin Riley; Piper; Denyne).

- Item 6C, drop-off center used oil collection improvement: Board recommended awarding the low bid to Short Pour Delivery Services for $50,180. Motion carried (recorded ayes: Kasten; Kevin Riley; Piper; Dayton).

- Item 6D, Fire Station No. 2 and 3 three-way generator transfer switch project plus Alternate 1 (Station 4): Board recommended awarding base bid plus alternate 1 to Will Surge in the amount of $121,758. Motion carried (recorded ayes: Kasten; Kevin Riley; Piper; Hayden).

- Item 6E, West Sunset Drive and South Prairie Avenue traffic signal improvements: Board recommended awarding the low bid to Zenith Tech for $368,001.07. Motion carried (recorded ayes: Cassens; Kevin Riley; Piper; O'Donnell).

- Item 7A, 2024 CMAR: Board moved to accept and recommend the 2024 Wisconsin DNR Compliance Maintenance Annual Report to the Common Council; motion carried.

- Item 7B, architectural design services for 2025''26 CIP: After a proposal review, the board recommended contracting with ISG on an as-needed basis for architectural design services (hourly rates included in the proposal). Motion carried (recorded ayes: Cassens; Kevin Riley; Piper; Jane).

- Item 7C, Public Sanitary Sewer Easement Agreement: The board approved a sanitary sewer easement agreement between Continental 665 Fund and the City; motion carried (recorded ayes: Cassens; Kevin Riley; Piper; O'Donnell; Vande).

Details and context

Public works staff said bids were competitive across multiple projects. For the used-oil collection and traffic signal projects staff noted prior experience or municipal references for the recommended vendors. The generator transfer-switch work varies by station because Station 4 has a smaller, residential-equivalent service while Stations 2 and 3 require larger, higher-amperage equipment.

Several motions were made by board members in open session and seconded before recorded votes. All voted items carried by unanimous recorded ayes in each instance.

Ending: Approved recommendations will move to the Common Council where required or proceed to contract execution according to city procurement rules.","The Waukesha City Board of Public Works on June 5 approved multiple procurement awards and easement agreements, including crack paving, a used-oil drop-off improvement, fire station generator switching, a traffic signal project and architectural design services.","actionData","errors"]

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Waukesha Board accepts 2024 DNR CMAR; wastewater plant reports A grades, discusses reserves and future projects

Public Works reports education, enforcement on bulky-item pickup as complaints decline

Board approves multiple public works contracts and easements; bids total several hundred thousand dollars