Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District public meetings in 2023

Commission

The Commission will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2024. The body is also deciding on several contract awards, change orders for sewer system improvements, and funding agreements for infiltration and inflow reduction projects.

• Election of Commission Chair and Vice Chair for 2024
• Contract award for North Shore 12 Collector System Improvements (I06001C01)
• Funding agreements for private property infiltration and inflow reduction in Glendale, Menomonee Falls, and Milwaukee
• Agreement for the Dredged Material Management Facility (Project M98001)
• Revision of Commission Policy 1-21.01 regarding Legal Services

The Commission elected its leadership for 2024 and approved several infrastructure contracts and funding agreements. The board also authorized changes to legal services policy and hazardous waste program contracts.

• Elected Commissioner Stone as Commission Chair for 2024 (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Commissioner Swan as Commission Vice Chair for 2024 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved North Shore 12 Collector System Improvements contract and cost changes (voice vote)
• Approved cost changes for Combined Sewer Outfall 195 Relocation (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved funding agreements for private property infiltration and inflow reduction in Glendale, Menomonee Falls, and Milwaukee (unanimous voice votes)
• Approved 2024 implementation contracts for Greenseams and Working Soils programs (unanimous voice votes)
• Authorized rejection of bids for Household Hazardous Waste Program and contract amendment (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved revision to Commission Policy 1-21.01 regarding Legal Services (unanimous voice vote)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee is meeting to consider several contract awards and change order requests for sewer infrastructure. The body will also review funding agreements for private property infiltration and inflow reduction projects in Glendale, Menomonee Falls, and Milwaukee.

• Contract I06001C01 for North Shore 12 Collector System Improvements
• Project I05002 Combined Sewer Outfall 195 Relocation cost changes
• Purchase Order No. 12738 for South Shore Water Reclamation Facility pump repairs
• Contract C98059C07 for Lincoln Avenue Metropolitan Interceptor Sewer Cleaning
• Funding agreements for private property infiltration and inflow reduction in Glendale, Menomonee Falls, and Milwaukee

The Committee approved several change orders for sewer cleaning, pump repairs, and system improvements. It also approved funding agreements for private property infiltration and inflow reduction projects in Glendale, Menomonee Falls, and Milwaukee.

• Approved North Shore 12 Collector System Improvements contract and cost changes (Unanimous)
• Approved cost changes for Combined Sewer Outfall 195 Relocation (Unanimous)
• Approved change order for South Shore Water Reclamation Facility pump repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved change order for Lincoln Avenue Metropolitan Interceptor Sewer Cleaning (Unanimous)
• Approved change order for Fresh Coast Green Schoolyards Program: City of Milwaukee (Unanimous)
• Approved funding agreement for City of Glendale private property infiltration and inflow reduction (Unanimous)
• Approved funding agreement for Village of Menomonee Falls private property infiltration and inflow reduction (Unanimous)
• Approved funding agreement for City of Milwaukee private property infiltration and inflow reduction (Unanimous)

Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee will review an agreement for a Dredged Material Management Facility and contracts for 2024 program implementations. The body will also consider changes to legal services policy and hazardous waste program contracts.

• Agreement for Dredged Material Management Facility, Project M98001
• Contract W97004P08 for Greenseams® Program Implementation 2024
• Contract W97005P13 for Working Soils® Program Implementation 2024
• Amendment Number Three to Contract P-2795 for Household Hazardous Waste
• Revision of Commission Policy 1-21.01 regarding Legal Services

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee approved a dredged material management agreement and two program implementation contracts for 2024. The committee also authorized the rejection of certain hazardous waste bids and revised the legal services policy.

• Approved agreement for Dredged Material Management Facility (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Contract W97004P08 for Greenseams® Program Implementation 2024 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Contract W97005P13 for Working Soils® Program Implementation 2024 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved rejecting bids for Contract P-3160 and executing Amendment Three to Contract P-2795 for Household Hazardous Waste (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved revision to Commission Policy 1-21.01, Legal Services (unanimous voice vote)

Commission

The Commission is meeting to review operations reports and approve various facility contracts. Key items include updating the Cost Recovery Procedures Manual and authorizing 2024 charges for non-member communities.

• Update of Cost Recovery Procedures Manual, including 2024 User Charge Rates
• Authorization of 2024 Capital Charges to Non-Member Communities
• Contract award for Inline Storage System Pump Repairs at Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility
• Contract award for auditing services for fiscal years 2023 through 2026
• Contract extensions for pharmacy benefit management with Optum Rx and other medical coverage

The Commission approved the 2024 user charge rates and capital charges for non-member communities. It also awarded several contracts for facility repairs, engineering services, and auditing. Additionally, the board authorized extensions for retiree and employee health insurance benefits.

• Approved 2024 User Charge Rates and Cost Recovery Procedures Manual (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized 2024 Capital Charges to Non-Member Communities (unanimous voice vote)
• Awarded contract for Twelve Dryer Trunnions (unanimous voice vote)
• Awarded contract for Inline Storage System Pump Repairs at Jones Island (unanimous voice vote)
• Awarded contract for On-Call Engineering Services - Conveyance Facilities (unanimous voice vote)
• Awarded contract for auditing services for fiscal years 2023-2026 (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized extensions for Medicare-eligible retiree drug and medical coverage (unanimous voice vote)
• Awarded contract for water quality and flow monitoring equipment (unanimous voice vote)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will review and potentially act on several contract-related items, including change orders, cost approvals, and new contract awards for engineering services and equipment repairs. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and the Executive Director's report.

• Change order request for Milorganite fertilizer transport and silo storage equipment replacement (Contract J04072D01)
• Approve changes in total project cost for Preliminary Facility Electrical Upgrade (Project J01013)
• Restore Executive Director's delegated authority for Compressed Air System Improvements (Contract J04076D01)
• Award contract for Twelve Dryer Trunnions (Contract J04069C11)
• Award contract for Inline Storage System Pump Repairs at Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility (Contract J01018C06)

The Committee approved a change order for Milorganite fertilizer equipment and changes to the total cost for a preliminary facility electrical upgrade. Additionally, the Committee awarded contracts for dryer trunnions and pump repairs at the Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility.

• Approved change order for Milorganite Fertilizer Transport and Silo Storage Equipment Replacement (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved changes in total project cost for Preliminary Facility Electrical Upgrade (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved restoration of Executive Director’s delegated authority for Compressed Air System Improvements (unanimous voice vote)
• Awarded contract for Twelve Dryer Trunnions (unanimous voice vote)
• Awarded contract for Inline Storage System Pump Repairs at Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved contract for On-Call Engineering Services - Conveyance Facilities (unanimous voice vote)

Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee will consider several contract extensions and awards, including prescription drug and medical coverage for Medicare-eligible retirees, stop loss insurance, life insurance, pharmacy benefit management with Optum Rx, water quality monitoring equipment, and auditing services. They will also discuss 2024 capital charges to non-member communities and an update to the Cost Recovery Procedures Manual, including 2024 user charge rates. The meeting is open to the public, with a possible closed session for legal matters.

• Extend contracts for prescription drug and supplemental medical coverage for Medicare-eligible retirees effective Jan 1, 2024
• Enter into contract for stop loss insurance for group health benefits effective Jan 1, 2024
• Extend contract for active accidental death and dismemberment and life insurance
• Award contract P-3161 for water quality and flow monitoring equipment and replacement parts
• Authorize 2024 capital charges to non-member communities and update cost recovery procedures manual with 2024 user charge rates

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee approved the 2024 user charge rates and capital charges for non-member communities. The committee also authorized several insurance and pharmacy benefit contract extensions and awarded contracts for auditing and water monitoring equipment.

• Approved 2024 User Charge Rates and Cost Recovery Procedures Manual update (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Capital Charges to Non-Member Communities (unanimous)
• Approved contract for auditing services for fiscal years 2023-2026 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of water quality and flow monitoring equipment (unanimous)
• Approved contract extension for Optum Rx pharmacy benefit management (unanimous)
• Approved contract for stop loss insurance effective Jan 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved contract extensions for retiree prescription and medical coverage (unanimous)
• Approved contract extension for life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance (unanimous)

Commission

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss legal and contract matters. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss a recommended settlement for the case MMSD v. Milwaukee County, Case No. 23CV6244.

• Recommended settlement of claims in MMSD v. Milwaukee County (Case No. 23CV6244)
• Closed session regarding contract negotiations
• Closed session regarding conferring with legal counsel on litigation

The Commission convened in a closed session to hear a recommended settlement of claims in the case of MMSD v. Milwaukee County (Case No. 23CV6244). No public decisions or vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Convened into closed session to discuss Case No. 23CV6244

Commission

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission will consider adopting the 2024 fiscal year operations and maintenance and capital budgets, along with a tax levy requiring a two-thirds vote. The agenda also includes several contract change orders, a land transfer, policy revisions, and closed-session items on land acquisition and soil disposal negotiations.

• Adopting Operations and Maintenance Budget for 2024 Fiscal Year
• Adopting Capital Budget for 2024 Fiscal Year
• Levying taxes for capital purposes for 2024 Fiscal Year (requires 2/3 vote)
• Change order requests for contracts at Jones Island and South Shore Water Reclamation Facilities
• Declaration of excess land and transfer of a Greenseams® property

The Commission approved the Operations and Maintenance and Capital budgets for the 2024 fiscal year. It also authorized the levying of taxes for capital purposes for the same period. Several engineering contracts and policy revisions were adopted.

• Approved 2024 Fiscal Year Operations and Maintenance Budget (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2024 Fiscal Year Capital Budget (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved levying of taxes for 2024 Fiscal Year capital purposes (10-0)
• Approved engineering services for Milorganite Dryer Exhaust Duct Header and Damper Replacement (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved change order for Greenfield Park and Underwood Creek Pump Stations Upgrades (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved change order for Return Activated Sludge Pump Replacement at South Shore Facility (voice vote)
• Approved change order for Preliminary Treatment Facility Electrical Upgrade at Jones Island (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved transfer of one Greenseams purchased property as excess land (unanimous voice vote)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider several engineering service contracts and change orders for upgrades at Jones Island and South Shore water reclamation facilities, including Milorganite dryer exhaust and fertilizer transport equipment. They will also vote on restoring the Executive Director's original delegated authority for these contracts. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and the Executive Director's monthly report.

• Contract J04057D02: Engineering services for Milorganite dryer exhaust duct header and damper replacement at Jones Island
• Change order for Contract C03014D01: Greenfield Park and Underwood Creek pump stations upgrades
• Change order for Contract J04072D01: Milorganite fertilizer transport and silo storage equipment replacement
• Change order for Contract S02018D01: Return activated sludge pump replacement at South Shore
• Change order for Contract J01013C01: Preliminary treatment facility electrical upgrade at Jones Island

The Committee approved engineering services for dryer exhaust duct replacement and three change order requests for facility upgrades. One change order regarding fertilizer transport and silo storage equipment was pulled from the agenda.

• Approved Contract J04057D02 for Milorganite Dryer Exhaust Duct Header and Damper Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order Request Contract C03014D01 for Greenfield Park and Underwood Creek Pump Stations Upgrades (unanimous)
• Pulled from Agenda: Change Order Request Contract J04072D01 for Milorganite Fertilizer Transport and Silo Storage Equipment Replacement
• Approved Change Order Request Contract S02018D01 for Return Activated Sludge Pump Replacement at South Shore Water Reclamation Facility (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order Request Contract J01013C01 for Preliminary Treatment Facility Electrical Upgrade at Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility (unanimous)
• Approved proceedings of the September 11, 2023 meeting

Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee will consider adopting the 2024 fiscal year operations and capital budgets, a tax levy for capital purposes, and amendments to sewer maintenance rules. It will also act on declaring excess land, joining the Wisconsin Retirement System, and revising an insurance policy. The meeting is a regular public session with possible closed session for litigation matters.

• Adopting Operations and Maintenance Budget for 2024 Fiscal Year
• Adopting Capital Budget for 2024 Fiscal Year
• Levying taxes for capital purposes (requires 2/3 affirmative vote)
• Declaration of excess land and transfer of a Greenseams® property
• Amendments to MMSD Rules, Chapter 3 on tributary sewer management

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee approved the 2024 fiscal year Operations and Maintenance Budget, the Capital Budget, and the levying of taxes for capital purposes. The committee also approved updates to insurance benefits, job titles, and tributary sewer rules.

• Approved 2024 Fiscal Year Operations and Maintenance Budget (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2024 Fiscal Year Capital Budget (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved levying of taxes for Capital Purposes for the 2024 Fiscal Year (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution of Inclusion under the Wisconsin Retirement System (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved revisions to Commission Policy 1-77.20, Insurance and Related Benefits (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved amendments to MMSD Rules, Chapter 3, Management, Operations, and Maintenance of Tributary Sewers (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Declaration of Excess Land and authorization to transfer one Greenseams® property (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved job content values and job titles (unanimous voice vote)

Commission

The Commission approved several infrastructure contracts, facility repairs, and policy revisions. It also authorized the sale and issuance of three series of general obligation sewerage system promissory notes via a 9-0 roll call vote.

• Authorized sale and issuance of three series of general obligation promissory notes (9-0)
• Approved contract for North 35th Street and West Roosevelt Drive improvements
• Approved contract for Gate Replacement Metropolitan Interceptor Sewer
• Approved contract for State Fair Culverts Rehabilitation Phase One
• Approved Western Milwaukee Phase 2B Levee and Floodwall contract
• Approved purchase order for Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility blade replacements
• Rejected bids for Dryer Tire and Trunnion Replacements contract
• Approved revisions to various Commission policies and Employee Leave policy

Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee approved the sale and issuance of three series of general obligation sewerage system promissory notes. The committee also approved revisions to commission policies, employee leave, and insurance coverage. Job content values and titles were approved following a request for reconsideration of one specific title.

• Approved revisions to various commission policies (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved revisions to Commission Policy 1-77.01, Employee Leave (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved insurance coverage purchase or renewal for general operations (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved resolution for the sale and issuance of three series of general obligation sewerage system promissory notes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved job content values and job titles (unanimous voice vote)

Operations Committee

The Committee approved several contract awards, change orders, and project cost adjustments for water reclamation facilities and flood management. One item regarding the Mill Road Metropolitan Interceptor Sewer was pulled from the agenda.

• Approved change order for Digesters 4 and 10 cleaning at South Shore Water Reclamation Facility (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase order for blade replacements at Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility (Unanimous)
• Approved rejection of bids for Dryer Tire and Trunnion Replacements (Unanimous)
• Approved change order and cost changes for Process Modeling Services (Unanimous)
• Approved engineering services for South Shore Water Reclamation Facility Odor Assessment (Unanimous)
• Approved contract award and cost changes for Western Milwaukee Phase 2B Levee and Floodwall (Unanimous)
• Approved construction phase payments to Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway (Unanimous)
• Approved contract award for North 35th Street and West Roosevelt Drive Improvements (Unanimous)

Commission

The Commission elected Commissioner John Swan III as Chair for the remainder of 2023. The board approved several sewer cleaning and facility upgrade contracts, as well as the 2024 meeting calendar. Additionally, the Commission authorized a public hearing on tributary sewer rules and approved funding for a Discovery World museum exhibit.

• Elected Commissioner John Swan III as Commission Chair (Unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Committee/Commission Meeting Calendar (Unanimous)
• Approved contract for On-Call Construction Management Services TS-2710 (Unanimous)
• Approved Aeration System Upgrade at South Shore Water Reclamation Facility (Unanimous)
• Approved Lincoln Avenue Metropolitan Interceptor Sewer Cleaning contract (Unanimous)
• Authorized public hearing on proposed amendments to MMSD Rules, Chapter 3 (Unanimous)
• Approved revised sanitary sewer service area boundary in Germantown and Richfield (Unanimous)
• Approved funding for the Life of Water Exhibit at Discovery World Museum (Unanimous)

Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee approved several administrative and infrastructure items. Key actions included authorizing a public hearing on tributary sewer rules and updating sanitary sewer boundaries in Germantown and Richfield.

• Approved authorization of a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to MMSD Rules, Chapter 3 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved revised sanitary sewer service area boundary in Germantown and Richfield (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved contract W11031D10 for 30th Street Corridor Wet Weather Relief Phase 2 Stormwater West Basin Community Engagement Services (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved MMSD funding of the Life of Water Exhibit at the Discovery World Museum (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved proceedings of the June 12, 2023 regular committee meeting

Operations Committee

The Committee approved several contracts for sewer cleaning, facility upgrades, and green infrastructure. It also authorized staff to negotiate a service extension with Veolia Water Milwaukee, LLC.

• Approved Outfall Backflow Prevention change order and project cost changes (unanimous)
• Approved Contract TS-2710 for On-Call Construction Management Services (unanimous)
• Approved Contract J02016D01 for Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility air compressor upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved Contract S02015C01 for South Shore Water Reclamation Facility aeration system upgrade and cost changes (unanimous)
• Approved Contract C98059C07 for Lincoln Avenue Metropolitan Interceptor Sewer Cleaning (unanimous)
• Approved Contract C98059C06 for Large Diameter Metropolitan Interceptor/Near Surface Collector Sewer Cleaning (unanimous)
• Approved Contract J04079C01 for Dryer Tire and Trunnion Replacements (unanimous)
• Approved Contract G98022C01 for Becher Overpass Green Infrastructure Project (unanimous)

Commission

The Commission approved several contracts for conveyance construction, watercourse engineering, and sluice gate replacements. It also authorized a professional services agreement for a digital transformation framework and updated policies regarding training and compensation.

• Approved change order for 43rd Street Ditch and Jackson Park project (7-2)
• Approved Contract TS-2714 for On-Call Conveyance Construction (Unanimous)
• Approved Contract TS-2713 for US Army Corps of Engineers Engineering Services (Unanimous)
• Approved Contract S06038C29 for Sluice Gate Actuator Replacements at South Shore WRF (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Green Infrastructure Partnership Program Projects G98024P02, G98024P03, and G98024P04 (Unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Commission Policies 1-77.04 (Training) and 1-77.35 (Compensation) (Unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement P-3109 for Digital Transformation Framework (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 DNR Compliance Maintenance Annual Reports for Jones Island and South Shore WRF (Unanimous)

Commission

This special meeting of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission was cancelled. The only listed agenda item was a change order request for design and engineering services related to the 43rd Street Ditch and Jackson Park project, which would have restored the Executive Director's original delegated authority and approved changes in total project cost.

• Meeting cancelled
• Change Order Request, Contract W40010E01, Design and Engineering Services for 43rd Street Ditch and Jackson Park
• Restore Executive Director's Original Delegated Authority
• Approve Changes in Total Project Cost for Project W40009, Jackson Park

Commission

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission's special public meeting scheduled for June 12, 2023, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and standard non-discrimination information, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Special public meeting cancelled
• Meeting was scheduled for June 12, 2023, at 8:55 a.m. at District Headquarters

Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss agenda items, with a primary focus on a closed session regarding proposed changes to improvements in Jackson Park as part of the Kinnickinnic River Flood Management Project. The closed session is authorized for contract negotiations and legal counsel consultation, including bargaining for access to county parkland. The committee may reconvene in open session afterward.

• Closed session on proposed changes to Jackson Park improvements (Kinnickinnic River Flood Management Project)
• Negotiations for access to county parkland across projects
• Closed session under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(e) and (g) for contract and litigation discussions

Operations Committee

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Operations Committee will hold its regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several operational items, including contract awards, engineering services, and compliance reports. The agenda includes the executive director's report, new business items, and a possible closed session for legal matters. Key decisions involve on-call construction services, engineering contracts, and infrastructure projects.

• Contract TS-2714, On-Call Conveyance Construction
• Restore Executive Director’s Original Delegated Authority, Contract M98001D01, Engineering Services, Dredged Material Management Facility
• Contract TS-2713, General On-Call US Army Corps of Engineers Engineering Services for Watercourse Facilities
• Change Order Request, Contract W11031D05, 30th Street Corridor Wet Weather Relief Phase 2 Stormwater West Basin
• Award of Contract S06038C29, Sluice Gate Actuator Replacements at South Shore Water Reclamation Facility

The Committee approved multiple contracts for conveyance construction, watercourse engineering, and sluice gate replacements. It also authorized green infrastructure projects and a change order for the 30th Street Corridor project.

• Approved Contract TS-2714, On-Call Conveyance Construction (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved restoration of Executive Director’s delegated authority for Contract M98001D01, Dredged Material Management Facility (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Contract TS-2713, General On-Call US Army Corps of Engineers Engineering Services for Watercourse Facilities (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Change Order Request and restoration of Executive Director’s delegated authority for Contract W11031D05, 30th Street Corridor Wet Weather Relief Phase 2 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Contract S06038C29, Sluice Gate Actuator Replacements at South Shore Water Reclamation Facility (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2022 WDNR Compliance Maintenance Annual Reports for Jones Island and South Shore facilities (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2023 Green Infrastructure Partnership Program Projects G98024P02, G98024P03, and G98024P04 (unanimous voice vote)

Commission

The Commission approved the sale and issuance of general obligation sewerage system promissory notes. It also authorized several contracts for facility repairs, dam construction, and software agreements, and approved the transfer of existing sewers to the City of Wauwatosa.

• Approved sale and issuance of General Obligation Sewerage System Promissory Notes (9-0)
• Approved ownership transfer of existing sewers to the City of Wauwatosa (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved contract for Kletzsch Park Dam Repair and Fish Passage Construction (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Microsoft Enterprise Agreement contract with SHI International (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved cleaning of Digesters 4 and 10 at South Shore Water Reclamation Facility (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Dewey Substation Transformer Repairs contract (unanimous voice vote)
• Rejected all bids for Tunnels 1, 4, and 5 Natural Gas Piping Replacement (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved change orders for private property infiltration and inflow reduction in Milwaukee, New Berlin, Thiensville, and Wauwatosa (unanimous voice votes)

Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee will consider four new business items: transferring existing sewers to the City of Wauwatosa, authorizing a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement contract with SHI International, issuing general obligation promissory notes (requiring a 2/3 commission vote), and approving job titles, values, and grades. The committee will also approve the April 10, 2023 meeting minutes and hear the Executive Director's monthly report. The meeting is open to the public, with a possible closed session for legal consultation.

• Ownership transfer of existing sewers to City of Wauwatosa
• Contract with SHI International for Microsoft Enterprise Agreement
• Sale and issuance of General Obligation Sewerage System Promissory Notes (requires 2/3 affirmative vote)
• Approval of job titles, values, and grades
• Approval of April 10, 2023 meeting minutes

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee approved the transfer of sewers to the City of Wauwatosa and a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement contract. The committee also authorized the issuance of General Obligation Sewerage System Promissory Notes and updated job titles, values, and grades.

• Approved ownership transfer of existing sewers to the City of Wauwatosa (unanimous)
• Approved contract with SHI International for Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved sale and issuance of General Obligation Sewerage System Promissory Notes (unanimous)
• Approved job titles, values, and grades (unanimous)
• Approved proceedings of April 10, 2023 meeting

Operations Committee

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Operations Committee will consider several contract awards, change orders, and a bid rejection, along with routine approval of prior meeting minutes and the executive director's report. Items include engineering services, digester cleaning, substation repairs, and dam repair.

• Change order for Combined Sewer Outfall 195 Relocation (Contract I05002D01)
• Change order for 43rd Street Ditch and Jackson Park design (Contract W40010E01)
• Award contract for Digesters 4 and 10 cleaning at South Shore Water Reclamation Facility (S04038C02)
• Award contract for Dewey Substation Transformer Repairs (J06075C23)
• Reject all bids for Tunnels 1, 4, and 5 Natural Gas Piping Replacement (S06038C27)

The Committee approved several change order requests and contract awards for sewer outfall relocation, digester cleaning, and dam repairs. It also approved funding agreements for private property infiltration and inflow reduction projects in Milwaukee, New Berlin, Thiensville, and Wauwatosa. One bid for natural gas piping replacement was rejected.

• Approved change order for Combined Sewer Outfall 195 Relocation (unanimous)
• Approved change order for 43rd Street Ditch and Jackson Park project (unanimous)
• Awarded contract for Digesters 4 and 10 Cleaning at South Shore Water Reclamation Facility (unanimous)
• Awarded contract for Dewey Substation Transformer Repairs (unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for Tunnels 1, 4, and 5 Natural Gas Piping Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved change order for Asset Management Plan Development and Implementation Support (unanimous)
• Approved funding agreement change orders for private property infiltration projects in Milwaukee, New Berlin, Thiensville, and Wauwatosa (unanimous)
• Awarded contract for Kletzsch Park Dam Repair and Fish Passage Construction (unanimous)

Commission

The Commission approved the sale and issuance of $62 million in General Obligation Sewerage System Bonds, Series 2023A. Other actions included approving several maintenance contracts, budget transfers, and a revised compensation policy.

• Approved $62,000,000 General Obligation Sewerage System Bonds, Series 2023A (9-0)
• Approved West Plant Return Activated Sludge Channel Repairs contract J06080C07 REBID (unanimous)
• Approved change order for 2022-2023 Watercourse Maintenance Contract - Northeast Area (unanimous)
• Rejected bid for 2023-2026 Watercourse Maintenance Invasive Species Management - Lincoln Creek (unanimous)
• Approved change order for Kinnickinnic River Reach 2 South 6th to 16th Street Final Design (unanimous)
• Approved change order for City of Muskego Private Property Infiltration and Inflow Reduction Project (unanimous)
• Approved Land Stewardship Coordinator contract for Greenseams and Working Soils programs (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Affirmative Action Plan and revised Compensation Policy 1-77.35 (unanimous)

Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee will consider a contract for a Land Stewardship Coordinator, approve the 2023 Affirmative Action Plan, revise the compensation policy, and authorize several budget transfers and amendments. The committee will also set dates for public hearings on the 2024 budgets. All items are for discussion and potential recommendation to the full Commission.

• Contract W97004P07 for Land Stewardship Coordinator for Greenseams® and Working Soils® programs
• Approval of 2023 Affirmative Action Plan
• Revision of Commission Policy 1-77.35, Compensation Policy
• Transfer of funds in 2022 Operations and Maintenance and Capital budgets (requires 2/3 vote)
• Amendment to 2023 Operations and Maintenance budget for carryover of unexpended funds (requires 2/3 vote)

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee approved the 2023 Affirmative Action Plan and updated the District's compensation policy. The committee also authorized fund transfers for 2022 budgets and amended the 2023 budget to reflect unexpended funds. Additionally, dates for the 2024 budget public hearings were established.

• Approved Contract W97004P07 for Land Stewardship Coordinator (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2023 Affirmative Action Plan (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved revisions to Commission Policy 1-77.35 Compensation Policy (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved transfer of funds in 2022 Operations and Maintenance and Capital Budgets (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved amendment to 2023 Operations and Maintenance Budget for carryover of unexpended funds (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved dates and times for 2024 Capital and Operations and Maintenance Budget public hearings (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved proceedings of March 13, 2023 meeting

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider awarding a contract for repairs to the West Plant Return Activated Sludge Channel, approve change orders for watercourse maintenance and engineering services, and decide whether to reject a bid for invasive species management at Lincoln Creek. The agenda also includes approval of the prior meeting's minutes and the Executive Director's monthly report.

• Award of Contract J06080C07 REBID for West Plant Return Activated Sludge Channel Repairs
• Change Order Request for Contract W98002C36, 2022-2023 Watercourse Maintenance Contract - Northeast Area
• Reject Bid for Contract W98008C02, 2023-2026 Watercourse Maintenance Invasive Species Management - Lincoln Creek
• Change Order Request for Contract W40012D01, Engineering Services - Kinnickinnic River Reach 2 South 6th to 16th Street Final Design
• Change Order Request for Agreement M10005MU01, City of Muskego Private Property Infiltration and Inflow Reduction Project

The Committee approved a contract for West Plant Return Activated Sludge Channel Repairs and several change orders for watercourse maintenance and engineering services. One bid for invasive species management at Lincoln Creek was rejected. All motions passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved Contract J06080C07 REBID for West Plant Return Activated Sludge Channel Repairs (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Change Order Request for Contract W98002C36, 2022-2023 Watercourse Maintenance Contract - Northeast Area (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved rejection of bid for Contract W98008C02, 2023-2026 Watercourse Maintenance Invasive Species Management - Lincoln Creek (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Change Order Request for Contract W40012D01, Engineering Services - Kinnickinnic River Reach 2 South 6th to 16th Street Final Design, and restored Executive Director’s original delegated authority (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Change Order Request for Agreement M10005MU01, City of Muskego Private Property Infiltration and Inflow Reduction Project (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved proceedings of the March 13, 2023 meeting

Commission

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission will consider several items, including a change order for the First Stage Classification Replacement at Jones Island, a contract award for dewatering and drying belt filter press overhauls, and amendments to rules regarding surface water and stormwater. They will also discuss a joint funding agreement for a corridor study and hear the Executive Director's report. The meeting includes a closed session for performance reviews and negotiations.

• Change Order Request, Contract J04065C01, First Stage Classification Replacement at Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility
• Award of Contract J04075C01, Dewatering and Drying Belt Filter Press Overhauls at Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility
• Adoption of Amendments to MMSD Rules, Chapter 13, adding a reach of the Southwest Tributary of Fish Creek in Bayside as a watercourse for flood abatement
• Authorization to Execute a Joint Funding Agreement Amendment for Project M03111P01, Corridor Study Phase VI
• Closed session for Executive Director Annual Performance Review and proposed changes to Jackson Park improvements for Kinnickinnic River Flood Management Project

The Commission approved two contracts for equipment and classification replacements at the Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility. It also adopted amendments to surface water and stormwater rules regarding a tributary of Fish Creek in Bayside and authorized a joint funding agreement amendment for a corridor study.

• Approved Change Order Request for First Stage Classification Replacement at Jones Island (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Contract J04075C01 for Dewatering and Drying Belt Filter Press Overhauls at Jones Island (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted amendments to MMSD Rules Chapter 13 regarding the Southwest Tributary of Fish Creek in Bayside (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized Joint Funding Agreement Amendment for Project M03111P01 Corridor Study Phase VI (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved proceedings of the February 27, 2023 meeting

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will meet to approve the minutes from February, hear the Executive Director's report, and consider two contract actions for the Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility. One item is a change order for the First Stage Classification Replacement, and the other is an award for dewatering and drying belt filter press overhauls. The committee may also go into closed session to confer with legal counsel on any item.

• Change Order Request, Contract J04065C01, First Stage Classification Replacement at Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility, restoring delegated authority and approving changes in total project cost
• Award of Contract J04075C01, Dewatering and Drying Belt Filter Press Overhauls at Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility, with change in total project cost

The Committee approved a change order for the First Stage Classification Replacement and awarded a contract for Dewatering and Drying Belt Filter Press Overhauls. Both actions involved approvals for changes in total project costs. The meeting also included a presentation on Green Luminaries.

• Approved change order for First Stage Classification Replacement at Jones Island (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved award of contract for Dewatering and Drying Belt Filter Press Overhauls at Jones Island (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved proceedings of the February 13, 2023 meeting

Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee will consider three new business items: adopting amendments to MMSD rules to add a reach of the Southwest Tributary of Fish Creek in Bayside as a watercourse for flood abatement, authorizing a joint funding agreement amendment for Corridor Study Phase VI (Project M03111P01) and restoring the Executive Director's delegated authority, and approving job content values and job titles. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and the Executive Director's monthly report.

• Adoption of amendments to MMSD Rules, Chapter 13, Surface Water and Stormwater, adding a reach of the Southwest Tributary of Fish Creek in Bayside as a watercourse for flood abatement
• Authorization to execute a Joint Funding Agreement Amendment for Project M03111P01, Corridor Study Phase VI, and restore the Executive Director's original delegated authority
• Approval of job content values and job titles

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee approved amendments to surface water and stormwater rules regarding a tributary in Bayside. The committee also authorized a joint funding agreement amendment for a corridor study and approved updated job content values and titles.

• Approved amendments to MMSD Rules, Chapter 13, regarding a reach of the Southwest Tributary of Fish Creek in Bayside (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Joint Funding Agreement Amendment for Project M03111P01, Corridor Study Phase VI (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Job Content Values and Job Titles (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved proceedings of the February 13, 2023 meeting

Commission

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission will consider awarding several construction and service contracts, including slide gate upgrades, landfill gas pipeline operations, and relocation of Combined Sewer Outfall 195. The Commission will also discuss restoring delegated authority for several engineering contracts and may enter closed session to deliberate on a land acquisition for the Greenseeds program.

• Award of Contract J04070C02, Phase I Slide Gate Upgrades at Dewatering and Drying Facility
• Award of Contract P02006C01, Management, Operation, Maintenance, and Emergency Response Services for the Landfill Gas Pipeline
• Award of Contract I05002C01, Combined Sewer Outfall 195 Relocation
• Purchase order for Material Capital Repair or Replacement No. 1219, South Shore Water Reclamation Facility Return Activated Sludge Pump Repairs
• Closed session on acquisition of Lamm Property within Menomonee River Watershed, Village of Germantown

The Commission approved nine resolutions related to facility upgrades, pump repairs, and engineering services. The board also received reports on January operations and 2023 goals.

• Approved Contract J04070C02 for Phase I Slide Gate Upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved Contract P02006C01 for Landfill Gas Pipeline services (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order for South Shore Water Reclamation Facility pump repairs (unanimous)
• Approved Contract I05002C01 for Combined Sewer Outfall 195 Relocation (unanimous)
• Restored Executive Director authority for North 35th St and West Roosevelt Dr project (unanimous)
• Restored Executive Director authority for North Shore 12 Collector System Improvements (unanimous)
• Restored Executive Director authority for South Shore Water Reclamation Facility pump replacements (unanimous)
• Approved Contract M01044D01 for Headquarters and Lab Building Remodel (unanimous)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider awarding several contracts, including slide gate upgrades at the Dewatering and Drying Facility, management services for the landfill gas pipeline, and relocation of Combined Sewer Outfall 195. It will also vote on restoring the Executive Director's delegated authority for several engineering and construction contracts, and a change order for the Energy Plan. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and the Executive Director's monthly report.

• Award of Contract J04070C02, Phase I Slide Gate Upgrades at Dewatering and Drying Facility
• Award of Contract P02006C01, Management, Operation, Maintenance, and Emergency Response Services for Landfill Gas Pipeline
• Award of Contract I05002C01, Combined Sewer Outfall 195 Relocation
• Restore Executive Director's delegated authority for North 35th Street and West Roosevelt Drive Improvements Project
• Change Order Request for Engineering Services for Energy Plan for MMSD Facilities

The Committee approved several contracts for facility upgrades, pump repairs, and pipeline services. It also voted to restore the Executive Director's original delegated authority for four specific engineering and replacement projects.

• Approved Contract J04070C02 for Phase I Slide Gate Upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved Contract P02006C01 for Landfill Gas Pipeline services (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order for South Shore Water Reclamation Facility pump repairs (unanimous)
• Approved Contract I05002C01 for Combined Sewer Outfall 195 Relocation (unanimous)
• Restored Executive Director authority for North 35th St and West Roosevelt Dr project (unanimous)
• Restored Executive Director authority for North Shore 12 Collector System Improvements (unanimous)
• Restored Executive Director authority for South Shore Water Reclamation Facility pump replacements (unanimous)
• Approved change order and restored Executive Director authority for Energy Plan engineering services (unanimous)

Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee will hold a regular public meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, receive the executive director's monthly report, and consider a new business item: Contract M01044D01 for engineering services related to the MMSD Headquarters and Lab Building Remodel Project. The committee may also enter closed session to confer with legal counsel on potential litigation matters.

• Contract M01044D01: Engineering services for MMSD Headquarters and Lab Building Remodel Project
• Approval of proceedings from January 9 and January 23, 2023 committee meetings
• Executive Director's monthly report
• Closed session authorized under Wisconsin Statutes for potential litigation

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee approved a contract for engineering services related to the MMSD Headquarters and Lab Building Remodel Project. The committee also approved the proceedings from two previous January meetings.

• Approved Contract M01044D01 for Engineering Services for MMSD Headquarters and Lab Building Remodel Project (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved proceedings of January 9, 2023 and January 23, 2023 meetings

Commission

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss a settlement counteroffer or legal status regarding an employee's alleged violation of the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. The public portion is limited to call to order, roll call, and adjournment, with all substantive discussion occurring behind closed doors.

• Closed session to discuss settlement counteroffer or status with counsel regarding employee alleged violation of Wisconsin Fair Employment Act and Age Discrimination in Employment Act

The Commission held a special meeting and convened in closed session to discuss a settlement counteroffer or status regarding an employee's alleged violation of the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. No public decisions were recorded.

• Convened into closed session to discuss employee settlement counteroffer (Approved)

Commission

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission is meeting to consider several contracts and budget items, including a $62 million bond issuance, construction contracts for the Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility, and a floodplain mapping project. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss an employee discrimination complaint and potential litigation.

• Initial resolution authorizing sale of up to $62,000,000 in general obligation bonds
• Award of contract J06082C01 for flood resiliency improvements at Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility
• Award of contract J04064C01 for chaff system improvements at Jones Island
• Amend 2023 capital budget to create Project W30005 for Root River Watershed Floodplain Mapping
• Intergovernmental agreement with Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission for floodplain mapping

The Commission approved several infrastructure contracts, including flood resiliency and sewer improvements. It authorized the issuance of up to $62 million in bonds and appointed Don Nehmer as Treasurer.

• Authorized sale and issuance of not to exceed $62,000,000 General Obligation Bonds/Notes (11-0)
• Appointed Don Nehmer as Treasurer (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Root River Watershed Floodplain Mapping project and 2023 Capital Budget amendment (11-0)
• Approved Contract J06082C01 for Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility flood resiliency (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Contract J04064C01 for Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility chaff system improvements (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Contract TS-2705 for General On-Call Construction Services (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Contract M01037C07 for Administrative Facilities Elevator Upgrades (unanimous voice vote)
• Revised Commission Policy 1-11.05 regarding Green Infrastructure (unanimous voice vote)

Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee

The Committee met for a special session to appoint a new treasurer. The only substantive action taken was the approval of Resolution 23-019-1.

• Approved Resolution 23-019-1 appointing Don Nehmer as Treasurer (unanimous voice vote)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider several contracts, including awards for construction at the Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility and a general on-call construction services contract. It will also discuss change order authority for planning services and engineering services for sewer improvements. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and the Executive Director's report.

• Contract TS-2705, General On-Call Construction Services
• Executive Director Change Order Authority for Contract C98064P01, Planning Services - Metropolitan Interceptor Sewer Renewal and Infiltration Reduction Strategy
• Contract C04005D01, Engineering Services - Martha Washington/Highlands Area Metropolitan Interceptor Sewer Improvements
• Award of Contract J04064C01, Chaff System Improvements at Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility
• Award of Contract J06082C01, Construction of Flood Resiliency Improvements at Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility, with changes in total project cost

The Committee approved several construction and engineering contracts, including projects for the Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility. The board also approved change order authority for interceptor sewer planning services.

• Approved Contract TS-2705 for General On-Call Construction Services (unanimous)
• Approved Executive Director Change Order Authority for Contract C98064P01 Planning Services (unanimous)
• Approved Contract C04005D01 for Martha Washington/Highlands Area Metropolitan Interceptor Sewer Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Contract J04064C01 for Chaff System Improvements at Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility (unanimous)
• Approved Contract J06082C01 for Flood Resiliency Improvements at Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility and project cost changes (unanimous)
• Approved proceedings of the December 5, 2022 meeting

Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee

The Policy, Finance & Personnel Committee will consider several items, including amending the 2023 capital budget for Root River Watershed Floodplain Mapping, awarding contracts for elevator upgrades and lab services, revising the Green Infrastructure policy, and authorizing up to $62 million in general obligation bonds. The committee will also discuss a closed-session personnel matter.

• Amend 2023 Capital Budget to create Project W30005, Root River Watershed Floodplain Mapping
• Intergovernmental agreement with Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission for Root River floodplain mapping
• Award contract M01037C07 for Administrative Facilities Elevator Upgrades
• Revise Commission Policy 1-11.05 on Green Infrastructure
• Initial resolution authorizing up to $62,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds

The Committee approved several contracts, budget amendments for floodplain mapping, and a revision to the green infrastructure policy. It also authorized the sale of general obligation bonds and promissory notes not to exceed $62 million. Personnel updates regarding job titles and content values were approved.

• Approved 2023 Capital Budget amendment for Root River Watershed Floodplain Mapping (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission for Project W30005 (unanimous)
• Approved Contract M01037C07 for Administrative Facilities Elevator Upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved revision to Commission Policy 1-11.05, Green Infrastructure (unanimous)
• Approved Contract P-3090 for Laboratory Analysis Services (unanimous)
• Approved change order and restored delegated authority for Contract M06016C05 with Comcentia, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of not to exceed $62,000,000 General Obligation Bonds and/or General Obligation Promissory Notes (unanimous)
• Approved Job Content Values and Job Titles (unanimous)