Sturgeon Bay Utilities Regular Meeting 230 E Vine Street, Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 12:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 12 th , 2019 (1) Roll call. (2) Adopt agenda. (3) Approve the minutes of the regular Commission meeting held on January 15 th , 2019. (4) Examine bills and approve. (Please review before meeting and call Jim with questions) (5) Examine financials and cash projections and approve: a. Financials b. Graphs c. Cash Projections (6) Discussion of Investments. (7) Consideration of write offs of uncollectable accounts. (8) Consideration of bids for pole yard storage structure. (9) Consideration of bids for water and sewer main improvements on Georgia St. and S. Kendale Ave. (10) Operations report. (11) Council members update on issues. (12) General Manager report: a. Adjustments for the month b. Focus on Energy report c. Update on cold weather & energy programs (13) Public Comment. (14) Adjourn. Information MEUW – Live Lines NOTE: DEVIATION FROM THE AGENDA ORDER SHOWN MAY OCCUR
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Sturgeon Bay Utilities Regular Meeting
230 E Vine Street, Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 12:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 12th, 2019
(1) Roll call. (2) Adopt agenda.
(3) Approve the minutes of the regular Commission meeting held on January 15th, 2019.
(4) Examine bills and approve. (Please review before meeting and call Jim with questions) (5) Examine financials and cash projections and approve:
a. Financials b. Graphs c. Cash Projections
(6) Discussion of Investments.
(7) Consideration of write offs of uncollectable accounts.
(8) Consideration of bids for pole yard storage structure.
(9) Consideration of bids for water and sewer main improvements on Georgia St. and S. Kendale Ave.
(10) Operations report.
(11) Council members update on issues. (12) General Manager report:
a. Adjustments for the month b. Focus on Energy report c. Update on cold weather & energy programs
(13) Public Comment. (14) Adjourn. Information MEUW – Live Lines NOTE: DEVIATION FROM THE AGENDA ORDER SHOWN MAY OCCUR
STURGEON BAY UTILITIES Regular Meeting
January 15th, 2019
President Stewart Fett called the regular meeting of the Utilities Commission to order at 12:02 p.m. at the Sturgeon Bay Utilities office. Roll call: President Stewart Fett, Mayor Thad Birmingham and Commissioners Cindy Weber, David Ward, Kelly Avenson and Barbara Allmann were present. Also present were General Manager James Stawicki, Operations Manager Cliff White, Electric Supervisor Jason Bieri, and recording secretary Laurie Bauldry. Allmann/Ward to adopt the agenda (complete copy on file at the Utility office). Motion carried. Ward/Avenson to approve the minutes of the closed session meeting held on November 13th, 2018. Motion carried. Ward/Weber to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on December 11th, 2018. Motion carried. The Commission proceeded to review the bills for December in the amount of $1,756,957.92. Fett/Allman to approve payment of the bills. Motion carried. The November 2018 financials were presented. Ward/Weber to accept the financials. Motion carried. General Manager Stawicki reported on the current investments and their allocations. No formal action was taken. Next was consideration of a voluntary capital contribution to ATC. The contribution of $6,091.00 is due on January 31st, 2019. Weber/Ward to approve the ATC contribution of $6,091.00 due January 31st, 2019. Motion carried Next, Operations Manager White presented for approval the bids for the refurbishment of Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) clarifiers. Allmann/Avenson to accept the bid from Mill Coatings in the amount of $128,360.00. Motion carried. Next, Operations Manager White presented for approval the bids for the replacement of influent pump at the WWTF. Ward/Weber to accept the bid from August Winter in the amount of $251,500.00. Motion carried. The operations report was presented by Operations Manager White. Fett/Allmann to accept the Operations Report for December. Motion carried. The next item of business was the General Manager’s report:
a) Adjustments b) Focus on Energy update
Stawicki reported 2018 incentives from Focus on Energy for energy efficiency and conservation is $150,078.89 Weber/Birmingham to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 12:45 p.m.
_______________________________ Steve Christoferson Secretary Approved for publication: _______________________________ _______________________________ Stewart Fett James Stawicki President General Manager Date: __________________________ Date: __________________________
CHECK # DATE AMOUNT VENDOR DESCRIPTION
004500 1/17/2019 963.78 NICOLET NATIONAL BANK HSA CONTRIBUTIONS
004501 1/17/2019 7,187.42 DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY FEDERAL, SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE TAXES
004502 1/17/2019 2,970.60 EMPOWER RETIREMENT ROTH / STATE DEFERRED CONTRIBUTIONS
004503 1/15/2019 2,592.46 WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE STATE WITHHOLDING
004504 1/18/2019 23,569.74 WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE DECEMBER SALES & USE TAX
004505 1/24/2019 963.78 NICOLET NATIONAL BANK HSA CONTRIBUTIONS
004506 1/24/2019 8,379.95 DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY FEDERAL, SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE TAXES
004507 1/24/2019 3,012.88 EMPOWER RETIREMENT ROTH / STATE DEFERRED CONTRIBUTIONS
004515 1/25/2019 21,382.18 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD FEBRUARY MONTHLY HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM
004516 1/28/2019 858,052.45 WPPI ENERGY
DECEMBER POWER BILL-13,024,610 KWH'S / SHARED
SAVINGS PROGRAM / SOLAR BUYBACK PROGRAM /
NORTHSTAR SUPPORT / DYNAMICS SUPPORT
004517 1/28/2019 1,280.58 ELANCO FINANCIAL SERVICE
JOURNAL SENTINEL / CITY OF STURGEON BAY BOOK
FROM DCVC / SBU CHRISTMAS PARTY / GIS MAPPING
/ COMMISSION LUNCHEON / NWTC LUNCH / FUEL /
FACEBOOK / VOICESHOTS
004518 1/31/2019 963.78 NICOLET NATIONAL BANK HSA CONTRIBUTIONS
004519 1/31/2019 7,306.03 DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY FEDERAL, SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE TAXES
004520 1/31/2019 2,972.10 EMPOWER RETIREMENT ROTH / STATE DEFERRED CONTRIBUTIONS
004521 1/30/2019 6,091.00 AMERICAN TRANSMISSION COMPANY 1ST ADDITIONAL CAPITAL CALL
004522 1/30/2019 3,514.04 WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE STATE WITHHOLDING
PAID BILLS
STURGEON BAY UTILITIES FEBRUARY 2019
CHECK # DATE AMOUNT VENDOR DESCRIPTION
PAID BILLS
STURGEON BAY UTILITIES FEBRUARY 2019
004523 2/1/2019 1,807.55 DELTA DENTAL FEBRUARY MONTHLY DENTAL INSURANCE PREMIUM
004524 2/7/2019 963.78 NICOLET NATIONAL BANK HSA CONTRIBUTIONS
004525 2/7/2019 7,851.96 DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY FEDERAL, SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE TAXES
004526 2/7/2019 2,994.80 EMPOWER RETIREMENT ROTH / STATE DEFERRED CONTRIBUTIONS
*Returns are annualized for periods greater than one year.
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From: Jon Blahnik <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, February 01, 2019 5:11 PM Subject: ADV: 2019 Starts off Strong
After a year of mixed market signals, domestic equity markets started 2019 off fairly strong based on fourth-quarter earnings and lower unemployment figures. Some of the former haven’t been particularly impressive, but investors seem to be in a forgiving mood after a rough December. The Federal Reserve’s “patient” stance on future interest-rate moves buoyed markets even further after its January 30 meeting. The target range for the federal funds rate remains at 2.25% to 2.5%. Equity markets also seem to be ignoring the effects of the partial government shutdown, with all major domestic indices ending January firmly in positive territory.
12/31/18 Close 1/31/19 Close Change YTD % Gain/Loss YTD
DJIA 23,327.46 24,999.67 +1,672.21 +7.17%
NASDAQ 6,635.28 7,281.74 +646.46 +9.74%
S&P 500 2,506.85 2,704.10 +197.25 +7.87%
MSCI EAFE 1,719.94 1,815.23 +95.29 +5.54%
Russell 2000 1,348.56 1,499.42 +150.86 +11.19%
Bloomberg
Barclays U.S.
Aggregate Bond
Index
2,046.60 2,060.17 +13.57 +0.66%
Performance reflects price returns as of 4:30 ET on January 31, 2019. EAFE performance reflects the previous close.
Here is a look at what’s happening in the economy and capital markets, as well as key factors we are watching:
Economy
The partial government shutdown is expected to have subtracted a few tenths of a percentage point from first-quarter growth, according to Raymond James Chief Economist Scott Brown. A number of important economic data reports have been delayed due to the shutdown, but we should see them released over the next several weeks.
Congressional leaders agreed to fund the government through February 15. While another shutdown is possible, we aren’t likely to see a repeat, Brown noted.
The near-term economic outlook remains positive, based largely on expectations for robust consumer spending growth (which accounts for 68% of gross domestic product). Meanwhile, Brown sees a mixed economic outlook longer term. Most likely, consumer spending will carry us through in
2019, but there is some potential for a more substantial weakening in business investment, he noted.
Federal Reserve policymakers chose not to raise rates at their January meeting. And the odds of further rate hikes in 2019 have decreased dramatically, according to Joey Madere, senior portfolio analyst, Equity Portfolio & Technical Strategy.
There have been some positive signals over the past month on U.S.-China trade negotiations, but there remains a long way to go to reach a potential trade deal by March, Madere said.
Equities
The S&P 500 has rallied sharply from Christmas Eve lows over the past month. Investors seemed to have largely shrugged off the shutdown of the government. Higher volatility investments are seeing the largest boost, seemingly bouncing from last month’s bottom, noted Nick Lacy, chief portfolio strategist for Raymond James Asset Management Services.
Meanwhile, the fourth-quarter earnings season is in full swing. S&P 500 earnings are now expected to grow by 12.1% for the full quarter on sales growth of 6.3%, explained Joey Madere, senior portfolio analyst, Equity Portfolio & Technical Strategy. The average S&P 500 company has moved 1.45% higher on its earnings report.
On the energy front, oil prices have had a healthy bounce in the first month of 2019 after falling nearly 30% during the fourth quarter, according to Pavel Molchanov, senior vice president of equity research.
While the late 2018 selloff showed that sentiment and momentum matter more in the short run than fundamentals, Molchanov still believes fundamentals and the physical oil market will ultimately prevail – which would be bullish for oil.
Molchanov predicts sizable 2019/2020 drawdowns in global petroleum inventories and sees potential upside to oil prices of approximately 50% over the next 12 to 18 months.
Fixed Income
The Treasury market was extremely flat for January with virtually no change to the 1-, 5-, 7- and 10-year bonds. The 2- and 3-year Treasuries had the greatest move, falling slightly in price to net six basis points more yield, noted Doug Drabik, senior fixed income strategist.
While few things could impact a significant upward move in rates, certain events have the potential to move markets, amplify a flight to quality and hinder economic growth, including: results of the Mueller investigation, an even more complicated Brexit, continued trade wars with China and/or an Italian bank implosion, Drabik said.
Municipal demand remains strong on the short to intermediate part of the municipal curve. Yields inside of 15-year maturities were down slightly, while yields greater than 15 years are somewhat higher. The “sweet” part of the municipal curve has pushed out to around 13 to 19 years where 80% to 90% of the entire curve’s yield can be obtained, he added.
International
In a role reversal, January was generally positive for international financial markets despite the difficulties of the fourth quarter and a slowing global economy, explains European Strategist Chris Bailey.
Official Chinese economic statistics show signs of a slowdown, but not to levels that would put the Chinese government’s targets at risk, Bailey noted. This may be due to increasing stimulus measures, including extra government spending and loosening monetary policy.
The European Central Bank – which had formally ended its quantitative easing expansion policy last year – signaled to the financial markets that its policy positioning will remain very loose for the foreseeable future.
In the U.K., the Brexit question continues to dominate local political and economic debates. With around two months to go until the deadline for the U.K. to leave the European Union, precise clarity on what will happen does not yet exist. However rising agitation from the business community about the costs of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit appears to be having an impact. Certainly the upward performance of the British pound in recent weeks suggests saner heads are starting to prevail, Bailey added.
Bottom Line
The S&P 500 P/E multiple is currently in line with the 65-year average, which, in Madere’s view, makes the risk/reward balance favorable over the next 12 months. Short-term influences may come into play, including the continuing trade negotiations and budget talks in D.C.
Any resulting consolidation (after January’s sharp rally) could be seen as a buying opportunity, Madere suggested.
We encourage taking a long-term view of your financial plan and remaining focused on opportunistically adding higher quality, fundamentally sound stocks that complement your portfolio.
We will continue to watch for legislative updates as well as economic developments. In the meantime, please reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Jon
Jon Blahnik - Branch Manager
Sturgeon Bay Utilities
ACCOUNTS TO BE WRITTEN OFF IN 2019
Account # Service Address Final Date Balance to Write Off Comments
Projected Balance at 12/31/19 (10,539.38)$ (64,605.29)$ (7,660.26)$ (82,804.93)$
A/R Balance at 1/1/19 263,484.66$ 1,615,132.36$ 191,506.59$ 2,070,123.61$
Allowance as a % of A/R 4% 4% 4% 4.0%
Please note that 4% of the A/R balance has been the target allowance recommended by staff.
DATE: February 12, 2019 TO: Utility Commission Members FROM: SBU Staff SUBJECT: Consideration of Bids for Constructing Materials Storage Building Our budget for 2019 includes constructing a building to house electric distribution system equipment. Bidding specifications, prepared by Keller Inc., divided the project into four categories to provide the potential for local contractors to submit bids in their area of expertise. Bids were opened on February 6th with the low bid from each category listed below:
Category Low Bidder Amount
Earthwork Tauschek & Sons $4,980
Concrete DeArtega, Inc. $30,050
Painting & Finishing Corcoran Painting $2,950
Metal Building Systems Cardinal Construction $182,950
Total $220,930
The total is less than the budget for this project. Staff recommends approval of the bid summary provided above.
DATE: February 12, 2019 TO: Utility Commission Members FROM: SBU Staff SUBJECT: Consideration of Water and Sewer Main Replacements Our budget for 2019 includes replacing the water and sewer mains on sections of Georgia St. (From 3rd to 4th Avenues and a section beginning at 5th Avenue and continuing 580 feet to the east) and water main on S. Kendale Ave., from the intersection with W. Pine, north to the cul-de-sac. In all, the replacements include 1,320 feet of water main, 1 hydrant, 3 valves, 902 feet of sewer main, 3 manholes and associated concrete restoration and insulation. Specifications for these utility improvements were included in the City’s 2019 roadway improvements bid package. Bids from 6 qualified contractors were received by the City. The low overall bidder was Peters Concrete Company at $479,368.86, with the utility portion of the bid totaling $192,404.23
The utility portion is under SBU’s budget for these projects and staff is requesting authorization to reimburse the City for the costs associated with replacing the water and sewer mains and appurtenances listed above.
DATE: February 12, 2019 TO: Utility Commission Members FROM: Cliff White SUBJECT: Operations Overview This report provides an overview of the field activities from the previous month. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Electric Utility Projects Completed
5 electric service upgrades/new services Tree Trimming Ridgeway Subdivision Thunderhill Underground Conversion Maritime Heights Apartments (Florida St) South Lake Michigan Dr. – Final overhead removals Inventory
Projects in Progress
GIS (Mapping) – STAR and Karcz Utility Services Pole Replacements (Hornspier Rd)
Water Utility Projects Completed
Water main break repairs Lateral thawings
Projects in Progress
Distribution system main valve exercising Cross connection inspections – HydroCorp Canal property dredged spoils low hazard exemption permit renewal Well #6 disinfection systems improvements
Sewer Utility Projects in Progress
Collection system cleaning
Spiral lift pump replacement project Winter
Maplewood Sanitary District
Monthly reports filed with WDNR Routine well house inspections and sampling Routine lift station and absorption bed inspection and maintenance
Meetings/Events
City/SBU staff Bayship – 2019 projects WPS – Pole attachments MEUW – Joint Superintendents Conference MEUW – Safety trends Cummins-Onan – Well house emergency generators Sun Rise Shores Mobil Home Park – Water meter upgrades Midwest Meter – Four and six inch water meters
Sturgeon Bay Monthly Report - January 2019
1. Water Potable water quality for January was in compliance with all regulated parameters. Total water production for the month was 41,076,000 gallons.
A. Supply and Storage
1. Regulatory Requirements:
- Submitted the monthly monitoring report to the WDNR. - Sampled and submitted the annually required Nitrate Samples from Wells 3, 6, 7, 8 and
10.
2. Operators worked with McMahon Engineering on troubleshooting various SCADA issues.
3. Continued to compile end of the year data and updating the entire 2018 project tracking logs. 4. Ran side by side chlorine tests; calibrating the water department’s handheld 1200 colorimeter
vs the wastewater lab DR3900 analyzer. 5. Installed new chlorine tank mounting brackets and restraints at Well #6 and Well #10. 6. Operators completed the annual oil changes, oil filter changes, and machine greasing at the
wells, boosters, and lift stations.
7. Repaired a gas piping leak on the emergency generator Well #8.
8. Operators worked with a technician from Bay Electronics to update the SCADA radio system firmware/software and test communications on all of the SCADA system radios and antenna assemblies.
9. Operators started evaluating the florescent light fixtures that needs to be switched over to
new LED lights at all well and booster sites. 10. Operator attended a preconstruction meeting for the upcoming Well #6 Ozone /UV system
rehab project.
11. Worked with technicians from Cummings NPower to review operational failures on Emergency generator units at Well #3 and Well #10.
12. Operators spent a lot of time plowing and salting around the water department facilities after
this month’s heavy snow, and freezing temperatures.
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B. Distribution
1. Operators collected monthly meter readings of large meters (> 2”) that have not yet been
upgraded to AMI requirements.
2. Worked with SBU on sewer and water system locates.
3. Operators worked with various contractors on the following projects: - Continued working with Doug Fellner Construction, relocating the master meter
assembly to an aboveground installation at Sun Communities trailer parks. - Continued working with D.C. Hospital and their contractors on the assisted living facility
construction project. - Worked with Nicolet Bank’s contractor to install a 2” water meter on the 4” domestic
water service, servicing the new bank at 236 N. 4th Ave. Additionally, turned the 6” fire main on and all three water services are active for this location.
- Worked with Nicolet Bank’s contractor on repairing a leak on the 6” fire main servicing 236 N. 4th Ave.
4. Operators continued working with SBU office staff, coordinating this year’s large meter change out program.
5. Operators started this year’s large meter change out program, changing and testing 1-1/2” and 2” system meters.
6. Operators dug and repaired the following items: - Water main break repair at 1250 Texas Street.
7. Operators completed follow-up requests associated with water and sewer material inventory
and water meter year-end inventory issues.
8. Flushed water service and installed a water meter servicing the eastern half of Cherry Point Mall for the new Ministry Health Care Rehab Center.
9. Completed follow-up distribution system water meter reading issues associated with the new Sun Communities master meters.
10. We received multiple no water or frozen water line service calls due to the extreme cold temperatures. Some calls were out of our service area, but we did thaw multiple water laterals in our distribution system.
11. Operators met with a technician from Midwest Meter to discuss the new 4” meter reading software and how the meter reads water usage to track customer usage.
12. Turned on water service and installed water meter servicing the new apartment complex at
1655 W. Sycamore Street. 13. Operators cleared snow away from miscellaneous fire hydrants around town that were
covered after the recent snowstorms.
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14. Due to the extreme cold temperatures and increasing frost depths, operators installed the fire
hydrant wasting line on the end of E. Redwood Street and started running water to prevent the water main from freezing.
15. An underground boring contractor used a fire hydrant located at the N.W corner of the WWTF
(SBU’s water filling station), freezing the fire hydrant solid and rendering in inoperable. Operators used the thaw rig for about four hours to thaw the fire hydrant to place it back into service.
16. Throughout the winter, we will monitor the frost levels in the ground and the water tower
system temperatures. Currently, frost levels in the streets extend 3-1/2 feet below the surface.
2. Wastewater Effluent and biosolids quality for January was in compliance with all regulated parameters. The total volume of wastewater treated for the month was 47,726,000 gallons. The following table compares effluent analytical results to the limits contained in the discharge permit.
Parameter BOD5 mg/L
TSS mg/L
Ammonia mg/L
Phosphorus mg/L
Monthly Average 2.7 6.1 0.27 0.47
Permit Maximum 15 15 No Limit - Only
Monitoring 0.70
A. Laboratory 1. Regulatory Requirements:
- Submitted 2019 WSLH compliance samples results. - Submitted effluent monitoring reports to the WDNR. - Submitted biosolids monitoring reports to the WDNR.
2. Reviewed and updated 2019 safety action item list and WDNR environmental compliance
plan.
3. Maintenance of Apparatus: - Tested and inspected the headwork’s high-level float and alarm. - Preformed the monthly balance (Mettler) scale calibration using our 0.2 gram, 2 gram,
and the 20 gram certified weights. - Defrosted and cleaned lab BOD incubator. - Changed pipettes on the BOD sample aeration assembly. - Performed extra cleaning of BOD bottles and all distilled water jugs in lab due to high
BOD blank readings. - Back flushed, cleaned and defrosted influent and effluent composite samplers.
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- Back flushed, drained and cleaned the Phosphax FILTRAX sample reservoir and filters. - Cleaned lab water still with 10% hydrochloric acid and rinsed with water. - Changed all three pH buffers and cleaned containers.
4. Compiled end of the year lab data and WWTF logs. 5. Additional Analytics:
Sanitary District. - Processed 2019 WSLH (Blind) Proficiency Tests for ammonia, phosphorus, Total
Suspended Solids, BOD and CBOD compliance samples. - Processed blank and spike samples for phosphorus and ammonia tests. - Analyzed effluent wastewater samples from Baileys Harbor. - Analyzed effluent wastewater samples from Egg Harbor.
B. Collection System 1. Operators worked with SBU mechanic to replace the jetter truck power steering pump.
2. Operators worked with Bay Electric to complete the stand-by generator switchgear
connections at Tacoma Beach lift station #1.
3. Completed lift station operational inspections three days per week throughout the month. All lift stations were inspected for exterior clutter, wet well debris, and any other noticeable operational or maintenance needs, including the following:
- Performed the biannual (twice per year) lift station maintenance and pump greasing. - Reset alarm controls at Lift station #1 due to scheduled power loss from Bay
Electronics while upgrading SCADA radio programing and troubleshooting various communication failures.
- Inspected Tacoma lift station #1 due to irregular graph data. No issues were observed.
4. Operators jetted, cleaned, and applied road salt to the shallow sanitary sewer mains on Utopia Circle and in the alley off of N. 4th Ave and Rhode Island St. to help prevent the sewer mains from freezing.
5. Operators responded to the following sewer main and sewer lateral issues: - Sewer backup call at 525 Huron Street on 1/3/19. Sanitary sewer main was flowing fine
upon arrival. Operators jetted and cleaned the sewer main with no blockages or debris found. Homeowner will call a plumber to check the sewer lateral.
- Sewer backing up from a basement floor drain at 413 N. 4th Ave. Upon arrival, sanitary sewer main was found blocked with wipes and debris. Operators cleaned/jetted the sanitary sewer main with no other issues or blockages found.
- Operators observed water surfacing from a manhole at 923 Egg Harbor Rd. Personnel responded with the jetter truck and found the sanitary sewer main plugged with a large amount of grease and some debris. Operators cleaned/jetted the sanitary sewer main,
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removing the sewer main blockage. No known sewer backups occurred in buildings due to this plugged sewer main. Suez worked with SBU on submitting the required WDNR Sanitary Overflow report for this incident.
- Sewer backup call at 606 S. 12th Ave. Sanitary sewer main was flowing fine upon arrival. Operators jetted and cleaned the sewer main with no blockages or debris found. Homeowner will contact a plumber to check the sanitary sewer lateral.
- Sewer backup call at 525 Huron Street on 1/29/19. Sanitary sewer main was flowing fine upon arrival. Operators jetted and cleaned the sewer main with no blockages or debris found. Homeowner will call a plumber to check the sewer lateral.
- On 1/31/19, 525 Huron Street called again with slow draining sinks and informed our operators that D.C. Septic Maintenance was there the day before, cleaning/cutting accumulated roots from their sewer lateral. Operators jetted and cleaned the sewer main and appeared to clear a blockage and debris from the sewer main. Due to the blockage and subsequent sewer main cleaning, 520 Huron St. and 534 Huron St. reported that their toilets and basement floor drains had some sewage bubble up from them and could smell sewer gas in the home. Operators explained to the homeowners that they should fill their sewer traps with water to stop any sewer gas smell in the home. We did not observed any damage at these homes due to above sewer issues.
6. Detail cleaned the Jetter truck and performed preventative greasing and maintenance items.
7. Replaced failed shutoff valve on the jetter truck that controls the solids tank cleanout system.
C. Treatment Facility
1. Preformed monthly pump and motor greasing at all locations. 2. The following WWTP tanks were drained, cleaned, and inspected during the month:
- Finial clarifier #1, #2 and #3 – repeatedly cleaned due to surface debris and freezing issues.
- Primary clarifier #2 and #3– repeatedly cleaned due to surface debris and freezing issues.
- Thickener #1– repeatedly cleaned due to surface debris and freezing issues. - Finial clarifier scum pits, pumps and flow control floats.
3. Replaced failing florescent light bulbs with LED replacement bulbs around the WWTP
Buildings and replaced two emergency exit lights. 4. Eagle Mechanical repaired a leaking water line in the solids building boiler room. 5. Operators worked with contractor to troubleshoot receiving station communication issues and
repair receiving station printer. 6. Operators performed miscellaneous cleaning projects around the WWTF Solids Building.
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7. Technician from Energy Control & Design repaired two failing Modine heaters and two HVAC
flow control valves in the Operations Building. 8. Completed the bi-annual oil changes, oil filter changes, and machine greasing on all pumps
and motors.
9. Technicians from Hach performed the quarterly preventative maintenance on the phosphax machine and replaced the system filters.
10. Bay Electric installed conduit from the Solids Building to the Operations Building.
11. Halron Environmental picked up our used oil for recycling. 12. Reset wastewater receiving station #2 control communications and flow control valve due to
multiple failures. 13. PVS chemicals delivered Ferric Chloride to the WWTP. 14. Replaced failing pressure gauges on the fine screen wash bar water line. 15. Repaired failed operations building garage door opener. 16. Repaired final clarifier #3 flushing hose and spray nozzle. 17. Operators spent a lot of time salting and scraping ice off of the WWTP receiving station,
parking lots, and sidewalks after January’s heavy snow, and freezing temperatures.
18. Replaced the failed wastewater receiving station printer.
D. Solids Handling and Disposal
1. WWTP biosolids dewatering continued two to three days a week with the biosolids hauled to Kerscher sludge storage pad.
2. Polydyne Inc. delivered polymer to the WWTP. 3. Back flushed and cleaned primary clarifier sludge pump #3 and pump check valve assembly. 4. Replaced primary #3 scum pump check valve seat assembly. 5. Repaired failing primary clarifier #3 sludge pump analog timer controls. 6. Disassembled and cleaned polymer machine and mixing assembly. Operators also cleaned
the chemical feed room and floor after the polymer machine cleaning and maintenance. 7. Removed the excess oil and debris from all of the piston pumps in the pump gallery. 8. Replaced motor drive belts on the sludge conveyor belt assembly.
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9. Operators reset the digester boiler multiple times for “flame failures” due to extreme cold
temperatures and high winds.
3. Safety and Training
1. Conducted safety tailgate talks every Monday morning. Staff continues to take turns delivering these weekly messages.
2. Performed monthly fire extinguisher inspections. 3. Performed monthly emergency eyewash and shower inspections. 4. Operators performed the WWTF Solids Building quarterly site safety inspections. 5. Operators attended the Suez-biweekly site safety coordinator webinars with Midwest Division
Area Safety manager, Gary Timmer. 6. Calibrated and bump tested both handheld four-gas air monitors. 7. Jeff Hoffman attended a two-day wastewater training expo in Wisconsin Dells. 8. Presented employee training on employee winter weather PPE and the function and use of
the welding rig for thawing frozen water laterals and water mains.
4. Other
1. There were no odor or noise complaints registered in January.
2. Anthony Moncada was promoted to Operator in Responsible Charge for the Wastewater Department in Sturgeon Bay. Anthony started training on Wisconsin DMR report processing and submittal, lab QA/QC processing, tracking and performance.
3. Performed a wastewater treatment plant tour for an Egg Harbor wastewater treatment plant operator and another person from the community.
4. Completed 2018 Employee Developmental Reviews (EDR’s) with all Suez employees.
5. The following table represents after hours call outs to the operators and the action taken by
Suez.
Date Issue Action Taken 1/5/19 Redwood Booster communication
failure alarm. Reset alarm and verified
communications.
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1/5/19 Sewer backup at 525 Huron St. Sewer main was flowing fine, owner will have a plumber check building’s
sewer lateral.
1/13/19 Big Hill water tower high-level alarm. Reset Well pump #3, reset alarm and verified communications.
1/26/19 No water service call at 825 N. 7th Pl. Water line was frozen in the buildings crawl space. Owner will thaw water
lines.
6. There were 132 work requests generated by Sturgeon Bay Utilities for the month of January. The following table outlines the requests and actions taken by Suez.
Monthly To Date Total Work Requests 132 132 Meter changes/repairs/checks 88 88 Lateral service/repairs 13 13 Water Main service/repairs 1 1 Misc. Water Dept. calls 9 9 Locates, within service area 13 13 Wastewater service/repairs 8 8
7. The following table outlines maintenance expenditures applied to the maintenance cap.
Month Water Dept. Total Sewer Dept. Total
January $ 10,486.87 $ 10,486.87 $13,026.45 $13,026.45
January Adjustments
Elec
Date Description
1/17/2019 Over estimated-electric is cutoff (43.59)
(43.59)
Utility Incentives and Savings
02/01/2019
Sturgeon Bay Utilities$6,630.97
2019 Total Incentives to Date
Incentive SummarySummary Residential - Last Mth Business - Last Mth Total - Last Mth Residential - YTD Business - YTD Total - YTD