Menqsha 1 Utilities THE POWER Of COMHtlHfTY 321 Milwaukee Street • P.O. Box 340 • Menasha, WI 54952-0340 • www.menashautilities.com MENASHA ALDERMEN OCCASIONALLY ATTEND MEETINGS OF THIS BODY. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A QUORUM OF COMMON COUNCIL MEMBERS MAY BE ATTENDING THIS MEETING; (NO OFFICIAL ACTION OF TfflS BODY WILL BE TAKEN). NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO: Menasha Utilities Commission FROM: Melanie Krause, General Manager DATE: May 18, 2018 Commission President Mark Allwardt has called for a meeting of the Menasha Utilities Commission to begin at 8:00 am on WEDNESDAY, May 23, 2018, at the Menasha Utilities' Office and Operations Facility located at 321 Milwaukee Street, Menasha, Wisconsin. The Agenda for the meeting will be: REGULAR MEETING OF THE MENASHA UTILITIES COMMISSION May 23,2018 I. Roll Call II. People from the Gallery to be heard on any topic of public concern to the Utility (five minute time limit for each person) HI. Consent Items: A. Approval of the Proposed Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 25, 2018. B. Approve and warrant the following payments summarized by checks dated May 3-23, 2018, which include: Net Payroll Voucher Checks, and Operation and Maintenance Voucher Checks for a total of $583,048.72: and Operation and Maintenance Vouchers and Rebates to be paid prior to the next Regular Meeting, not to exceed $300,000 over and above the Purchased Power Bill and Payroll. C. Correspondence IV. Claims Against The Utility - M. Krause V. Purchase Orders -- K. Hubertus VI. Unfinished Business A. Intake/Basin Project -A. Smith B. Lead/Copper Testing - A. Smith C. Lead Service Line (LSL) Replacement Program - M. Krause, A. Smith
This document is posted to help you gain knowledge. Please leave a comment to let me know what you think about it! Share it to your friends and learn new things together.
Transcript
Menqsha1 Utilities
THE POWER Of COMHtlHfTY 321 Milwaukee Street • P.O. Box 340 • Menasha, WI 54952-0340 • www.menashautilities.com
MENASHA ALDERMEN OCCASIONALLY ATTEND MEETINGS OF THIS BODY. IT ISPOSSIBLE THAT A QUORUM OF COMMON COUNCIL MEMBERS MAY BE ATTENDING THISMEETING; (NO OFFICIAL ACTION OF TfflS BODY WILL BE TAKEN).
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
TO: Menasha Utilities Commission
FROM: Melanie Krause, General Manager
DATE: May 18, 2018
Commission President Mark Allwardt has called for a meeting of the Menasha UtilitiesCommission to begin at 8:00 am on WEDNESDAY, May 23, 2018, at the Menasha Utilities'Office and Operations Facility located at 321 Milwaukee Street, Menasha, Wisconsin. TheAgenda for the meeting will be:
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MENASHA UTILITIES COMMISSIONMay 23,2018
I. Roll Call
II. People from the Gallery to be heard on any topic of public concern to the Utility(five minute time limit for each person)
HI. Consent Items:
A. Approval of the Proposed Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 25, 2018.B. Approve and warrant the following payments summarized by checks dated May 3-23,
2018, which include: Net Payroll Voucher Checks, and Operation and MaintenanceVoucher Checks for a total of $583,048.72: and Operation and MaintenanceVouchers and Rebates to be paid prior to the next Regular Meeting, not to exceed
$300,000 over and above the Purchased Power Bill and Payroll.C. Correspondence
IV. Claims Against The Utility - M. Krause
V. Purchase Orders -- K. Hubertus
VI. Unfinished BusinessA. Intake/Basin Project -A. SmithB. Lead/Copper Testing - A. SmithC. Lead Service Line (LSL) Replacement Program - M. Krause, A. Smith
Regular Meeting of the Water and Light CommissionMay 23, 2018Page Two
VII. New Business
A. Organizational Chart & Updated Descriptions ~ M. KrauseB. Electric River Crossing Options ~- S. Grenell
VIII. Strategic ReportsA. Monthly Strategic Objective Update - Management TeamB. April Financial and Project Status Reports - K. Hubertus
C. Project Reports1. Water Projects - A. Smith
2. Electric Projects - S. Grenell, J. Teale, W. Meriting
IX. People from the Gallery to be heard on only those items discussed at this meeting(five minute time limit for each person)
X. ADJOURN
REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER AND LIGHT COMMISSION
April 25, 2018 pr<*ftCommission Vice-President Kordus called the Regular Meeting of the Water and LightCommission to order at 8:01 a.m., with Commissioners Don Merkes, Antoine Tines, and Gary
Turchan present on roll call. Also present were Melanie Krause, General Manager; William
Meriting, Electric Manager; Adam Smith, Water Utility Manager; Kristin Hubertus, FinanceManager; Steve Grenell, Engineering Manager, David Christensen, Engineering Technician;
Paula Maurer, Customer Service Manager; and Dawn Lucier, Administrative and Accounting
Assistant.
Those excused were Commissioner Allwardt and John Teale, Technical Services Engineer.
Item II. No one from the Gallery requested to be heard on any topic of public concern to theUtility.
Item III. Motion made by Comm. Merkes, seconded by Comm. Turchan, was unanimous on
roll call to approve the following:A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 20, 2018.B. Approve and warrant payments summarized by checks dated March 29 & April 1-
25, 2018, which includes Net Payroll Voucher Checks, Void 0 & M check #505545,and Operation and Maintenance Voucher Checks for a total of $817,862.98, andOperation and Maintenance Vouchers and Rebates to be paid prior to the nextRegular Meeting. Motion approved unanimously on roll call
C. Correspondence as listed:
Copy of Press release dated March 27th for Menasha Utilities being recognized forreliable service to the community.
Copy of certificate dated March 1st for Excellence in Reliability from the AmericanPublic Power Association.
Copy ofMenasha Utilities electric rate comparison - based on 2018 estimates.
Copy of letter dated April 13th to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin RE:Menasha Utilities - Wisconsin Electric Boundary Agreement.
Copy of agenda for the 89th Annual MEUW Conference being held May 16-18.Copy of April 2018 MU Employee Newsletter.
A copy ofMenasha Utilities electric rate comparison, based on 2017 actuals, was handed out.Commissioner Merkes asked for a comparison ofKaukaunas electric rates, and Commissioner
Kordus congratulated the Utilities for receiving a certificate for excellence in reliability from theAmerican Public Power Association for 2017.
Item IV. Claims Against the Utility - There were no claims discussed at this meeting.
Item V. Purchase Orders over $10,000.00 issued since the last Commission meeting werepresented for informational purposes.
Item VI. Unfinished Business, Water Rate Case ~ The official rate order has been received
and rates will be effective May 1st.
Water and Light Commission Meeting of April 25, 2018 Page 1
Intake/Basin Project - The DNR will be reviewing the variance request soon.
Annual Reliability and Outage Report ~ Wisconsin Utilities reliability indices for 2016 werepresented for comparison purposes. The Commission asked to include a bill message informing
customers ofMenasha Utilities exceptional electric reliability.
Lead/Copper Testing ~- Partial testing results have been received for the latest monitoring periodresulting in the Water Utility being out of compliance. Staff will wait for the remaining testingresults and then instructions from the DNR.
Commissioner Merkes asked to extend the Lead Service Replacement program to the customers
who exceeded the ppb action level in the last monitoring period, and Commissioner Turchanasked staff to bring back lead level trends from previous sample sites.
Item VII. New Business, Lead Service Line (LSL) Replacement Program - Financial
assistance program options for customer lead service replacements were outlined. Staffrecommends the Revolving LSL Loan Program which provides customers the benefit of a no
cost loan to be paid for over 5 years.
Lengthy discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Comm. Kordus, seconded by Comm. Merkes, to refer the Lead Service
Line Program to the Board of Public Works to determine if the city is willing to fund someportion of the program with the understanding that the Utility has not made a decision yet.
Motion failed on roll call 3 to 1. Commissioners Turchan, Tines, and Kordus voted no.
Commissioner Merkes voted yes.
A motion was made by Comm. Turchan, seconded by Commissioner Kordus, to approve option
1 as recommended by the Menasha Utilities to establish the Revolving Loan Program.
Motion passed 3 to 1. Commissioners Turchan, Tines, and Kordus voted yes. CommissionerMerkes voted no.
The ordinance and mformation on the Utility program will be sent to the Board of Public Worksfor the City to decide if they want to supplement the program.
WPPI and MU Business Objectives - A summary ofWPPPs Business Objectives along withMenasha Utilities Key Strategic Objectives shows how the two organizations objectives alignand affect each other. WPPI Energy President and CEO will provide more detail at aCommission meeting later this spring or summer.
Reallocation of 2018 Budget, Water Plant -~ Staff is requesting to reallocate funds to upgrade
Water Plant lighting fixtures with LED light.
The motion by Comm. Merkes, seconded by Comm. Kordus, was unanimous on roll call to
reallocate funds up to $2,937.42 from the Maintenance Program Software project for LED lightupgrades.
Water and Light Commission Meeting of April 25,2018 Page 2
Commissioner Tines and David Christensen departed at 9:40 a.m.
Professional Services Agreement, 2019 Mains - The agreement from McMahon is for
professional services which includes plan review, permitting, bidding services, and construction
contract administration in the amount of $10,800.
The motion by Comm. Merkes, seconded by Comm. Kordus, was unanimous on roll call to
approve the agreement for professional services from McMahon for the 2019 Mains project inthe amount of $10,800.
Item VIII. Strategic Reports, Monthly Strategic Initiative Update - The March report wasdiscussed.
March Financial and Project Status Reports - Electric consumption was 2.25% above budget;
cost of power was 5.8% lower than budget; and the new electric rate tariffs went into effect onMarch 1st which are recognized in the cash/working capital balance.
Water consumption was 43% higher than budget due mainly to an industrial customer taking135% more than anticipated; increased operation and maintenance expenses were offset byincreased revenue; and a large water leak was discovered downtown.
After discussion, the Commission accepted the March Financial and Project Status Reports as
presented.
Project Reports, Water Projects ~" The ammonia upgrade has been completed; Boring on Lake
Road is finished and a hydrant has been installed; lead services continue to be replaced; and theportion of Broad street for the Main Project has begun.
Electric Projects - Broad Street design has been completed and installation is being coordinated;Northside sub feeder design is done and submitted to the PSE; the petition to the PSC for theDeerfield acquisition is moving forward; circuit switcher on Northside will be finished nextweek, and SCADA development has started.
Item IX. No one from the Gallery requested to be heard on any topic of public concern to theUtility.
Item X. The motion by Comm. Kordus, seconded by Comm. Turchan, was unanimous toadjourn at 10:02 a.m.
By: ROY KORDUS GARY TURCHANVice-President Secretary
NOTE: THESE MINUTES ARE NOT TO BE CONSIDERED OFFICIAL UNTIL ACTEDUPON AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING, THEREFORE, ARE SUBJECT TOREVISION.
Water and Light Commission Meetuig of April 25,2018 Page 3
Water and Light Commission Meeting of April 25, 2018 Page 4
MENASHA UTILITIESCorrespondence Summary for the Meeting of May 23, 2018
Copy of Press release dated April 30th for Menasha Utilities earning the AmericanPublic Power Association's Safety Award of Excellence
Copy ofMenasha High School flyer RE: Thank you to the 2018 Post Prom sponsors
Copy of May 2018 MU Employee Newsletter
EMBARGOED UNTILApril 30, 2018
Contact:Melaru'e Krause, General ManagerMenasha Utilities920.967.3412
Menasha Utilities Earns National Safety Award
Menasha Utilities (MU), Menasha's locally owned, not-for-profit electric and wafer services
provider, was awarded the American Public Power Association's (APPA) Safety Award of
Excellence April 30 at the APPA Engineering & Operations Technical Conference in Raleigh,
N.C.
The award recognizes utilities with the lowest number of work-related injuries and illnesses in
2017, based on worker-hours of exposure. MU earned a first place designation.
"It's extremely important to be mindful of the risks of working with electricity," said Mdanie
Krause, General Manager. "The safety of our employees and customers is our top priority."
WDC Meetings in MayThe Wisconsin Deferred CompensationProgram is a powerful tool to heSp youreach your retirement goals. Schedulean appointment wi+h WDCrepresentative Scott Schewe on May 7from 8:20 a.m." 3:40 p.m.
Reasons to setup an appointment:If You're Just Starting to Save ...
If You've Been Saving for a Whiie ...
If You Want to Make Changes...If Retirement Is Just Around theCorner...
Online Scheduling ...
To schedule an appointment go tothe WDC website at www.wdc457.organd dack Schedule a Meeting.
Electronic RecyclingEvent
The recyciing event wEU be held May19 from 8 a.m. ~ 12 p.m. in the
Menasha Utilities garage to recycleand repurpose sma!! appiiances,electronics and computers. Ifemployees have items for the event apaffet will be put In the garage andthe cost of the items are posted on thewebsite. The money for the stemsbeing recycled can be given to PaulaMaurer. If there is anyone willing tovolunteer for the event please reachout to Paula Maurer or Usa MSotke.
Enter 54952 for the zip code and searchusing a 10 mile radius.
Things to bring to an individualappointment, if possible ...
Your current Wisconsin RetirementSystem (WRS) and Social Securitystatements; other retirement accountstatements; a current paycheck stub;and your WDC username, password,
and PIN (if known). A!so, piecise beready to provide your desired age atretirement, number of years of stateservice accumulated as of desiredretirement age, and number ofdependents claimed for tax purposes.
Timber Ratfler GameWe still have some tickets available forthe Company Timber Rattler Game onWednesday/ June 6. This is Bang for yourBuck Night and empioyees and theirimmediate families are weicome to Jointhe fun. The event includes a gameticket and taiigafing ticket for the firstbase pavilion.
if you and your family are interestedplease contact Meianie by May 11.Those that had signed up please confirmthe number of tickets that you need bythis date and number of children underthe age of 10.
New/Returning Summer HelpWe have two summer help employees returning this year. David Lallierreturned to the Water Plant however in the upcoming weeks will bemoving to the opening in the Electric Distribution Department, Also/London Opsteen will be returning in the Engineering Department.
We have three new summer help employees, Benjamin Mineau (TBD) ,Kayla Lumaye (May 7), and Jacob Wanserski (May 21) at the WaterPiant. Ali three of these summer help employees are in the NWTC waterprogram and are looking to gain experience from our staff at the plant.
Please welcome all five of our summer help employees!!
APPA Reliability RecognitionMenasha Utilities has received national recognition from the American PublicPower Association for achieving exceptiona! electric reliabEJity in 2017. TheAssociation helps members track outage and restoration data, then comparesthe data to national statistics for all types of electric utiiities. Public power has astrong track record of reliability, the average public power customer has theirlights out for less than haif the time, compared to other types of utilities. In 2017Menasha U+ilifjes customers experienced power outage durations less than thenational average of a!l other utilities, and 67% !e$s interruptions.
System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFi) ~ Is the number of sustainedinterruptions the average customer experiences over a period of time, measuresin interruptions per Customer".
SAIFIInterruptions per Customers
1.00
0.80
0.60
0.40
0.20
0.00
System Average Interruption Duration Index (SA!D!) - Is the average ieng+h of aninterruption experienced by the average customer for a given period of time,measured in minutes.
We would like to recognize Tony Hoppe whodedicated 19 years of his life to MenashaUtilities. Tony served as Stationary Fireman,Power Plant Operator, Elec+romechanicalTechnician and Senor Substa+ion Technician.In addition to the various positions that Tonyheld he always served as comic reiief andever/one would agree that there was nevera dull moment when Tony was present!!
We wouid like to extend to Tony our sincereappreciation and thanks for the dedicationand ser/ice to the community, you willdefiniteiybemissedl
If you would like to nominate an employee orgroup of employees for their great workethic, innovative or creative ideas, initiative,safety awareness etc. submit a ietferexplaining who this individuai is and why youfeel they should be recognized.
Submit a !et+er+o Dawn Lucjer andall nominations will be considered.
Wellness Corner - Device Overdose
Too much screen time? Do you find that you are on a computer at work, then on yourphone, then watching TV and finally on a tablet? Unfortunate!y, millions of Americans
are, and we are getting way too much of It. Have you ever thought on the toilit can take on your health?
It could lead to weight gain. Screen time usually means sitting which can slow your
metabolism, increase blood pressure, choiesferol and blood sugar levels.
Lack of sleep can occur due to being giued to your device. Seven to nine hours of
sleep is what adults need.
Poor posture and repetitive injuries. can occur due to wrist and foreamn soreness. In
addition, neck and spine injuries can occur due to looking down. Some expertssuggest that at the angle you tilt your head downward, places about 60 pounds of
extra stress on your neckl
Chronic headaches can be caused due to sensor/ conflict between your eyes andbody. You may feel dizzy. In addition, your eyes may become b!uny all of the timewhich can't be corrected with glasses, in some cases/ people need to have vision
therapy in order to correct.
Make a choice. Get up and be ac+Eve or stay giued. There are way more positiveheaith benefits to being active!
Source: WELCOA Spark16, March 2018 article
Wellness Event - Potatoes!
On Wednesday, May 9th af 11:30 in the Commission Room we wii! be Powered By
Wisconsin Potatoes! This iunch and learn wiii be a baked potato bar and SarahAgena, MS, RD (you may remember her from the Wisconsin Beef Councilpresentations) will speak to us about the benefits of Wisconsin potatoes. Please joinMU in observing Nationa! Loaded Baked Potato Month. Sign up wi+h Kristin.
HR NewsIn Apri! the governor signed the Wisconsin Child Tax Rebate and August Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday into law. The law is simpie: anyone who is a resident ofthe State of Wisconsin and a citizen of the United States is eligible to receive $100for every dependent child living at home under the age of 18 as of December31,2017.
Beginning May 15,2018, through July 2/ 2018, eljgibie citizens can claim their$100-per-chiid tax rebate on this websi+e: childtaxrebafe.wi.gov. Piease note thewebsite will not go live unti! May 15 and ciaims cannot be submitted prior to May15. Those who claim the rebate will receive the money before school starts thisfall and have the option to receive It through a check in the mail or directdeposit.
The governor also created a back-to-school sales tax holiday in August. Thismeans the state sales tax will not be charged on schooi-reiated items includingschool supplies where each item is $75 or less/ clothing where each item is $75 oriess/ computers where each item is $750 or less, and computer supplies whereeach item is $250 or iess. This sales tax holiday will provide additional relief toparents and grandparents os their children go back to school in the fall.
What Happened?On March 5, 2018, the IRS released internal Revenue Bulletin No. 2018-10 thatreduced the 2018 Family HSA contribution for all of 2018 by $50 to $6,850. Citingnumerous unanticipated administrative and financial burdens to taxpayersassociated with the change, the iRS reversed itself in Rev. Proc. 2018-27 and hasrestored the 2018 Family HSA contribution to $6,900.
Grill Out
SUN MOH -.TUE WED THU. FR.l. .SAT;
23 3(J ' 1 . 2 ! 3 4 5
G 7 8 0 I 10 11 12 ;
13 14 : 15 16 1 17 18 19 ;
Join us in the U+iiity garage for a Grill Out iunch on Monday/ May 21 at 12:00 p.m. Ourin-house grill masters will be cooking up some great hamburgers and brats and wewi!! have some deiicious sides and desserts. Corrse celebrate Spring (hopefuiiy) withyour co-workersi
ffl^H^ffl^^BWW^M
Upcoming Events
WDC Representative Onsi+e .
Safety Committee Meeting
Wl Potato Lunch & Learn [Comm Room}
Payday
Mother's Day
Safety Training- BBP & Medicai Records
fn Commission Room
In Commission Room
In Water Plant Break Room
MEUW Annua! Conference
Recycling Event
Spring Fling - Gri!i Out Lunch
MEUW JT&S Training
Commission Meeting
Payday
Memorial Day (Office Closed)
May 7 8:20 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.
May 8 1:00 p.m.
May 9 11:30 am.
May 11
May 13
May 16 (all employees)
7:15-8:00 am.
8:15-9:00 am.
1:00-1:45p.m.
May 17
May 19
May 21 12:00 p.m.
Cancelled for May 22
May 23 8:00 am.
May 25
May 28
K ^
2018WU^j4.warcfs^cognizing Outstawfing Safety CuCture and Service to (Pu6f,ic (power VtiSities m Wisconsin.
May 17, 2018(Kg.disson'H'oteCLa Crosse
4:30" 6:00 p.m.
MEUW Safety Achievement AwardsS^cognizwg commitment amfde^cfition to esta.QKsfnnQ a strong safety cu&ure.
<Dennis <DederingTor aver 17 !Ye&rs of Service to tfle IK}e£(E{sctric 'UUG.ty
(Mar^SencfeC6acfi(Forov&r31 ^ears of Service to SvanwiQe VtiSties
(Pat (We6er(Forover36 Dear's ofSerivce to tfie <Eag& {S}ver£,igfit e£ Water (Department
<EcCSroc^ner(Por over 40 Vears ofSerwce, 11 to the3unea,u Vtidty Commission
CTim LeacfiFor over 42 CYears of Service to Sl^fiorn VtiSties
^ ., ,. „ „ „... .„.... . . ~^1— Charlie Bradburn Pillar of Public Power Awards — " ||Sfcognizing dedicated service as a puBCic power governing GocircC-memSer.
Purchase Orders over $10,000 issued since the last Commission Meeting on 4/25/18
Date
4/27/2018
5/2/2018
8/24/2017
5/9/2018
P.O. 8
9362
9365
9101
9373
Vendor
McMahon & Associates*
Alamon Inc.
Stem metz
Don Hietpas&Sons
$
$
$
$
Amount
10,800.00
15,750.00
10,457.50
458/436.00
Purpose
2019 Water main replacement plan review, permitting & construction
administration
Utility Pole Testing
PO originally issued for $7,500; more work needed to be completed bySteinmetz for the project.
2018 Water Main Construction projects
Budget
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
$
$
$
$
Total $Budgeted
609,659.00
15,750.00
175,500.00
609,659.00
$
$
$
$
Remaining
Budget
605/834.22
15,750.00
80,753.16
595/034.22
% of Budget
1.78%
100.00%
12.95%
77.04%
"Using 2018 Budget item to fund since 2019 Budget not started
State of WisconsinDEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES101 S. Webster StreetBox 7921Madison Wl 53707-7921
Scott Walker, GovernorDaniel Meyer, Secretary
Telephone 608-266-2621Toll Free 1-888-936-7463
TTY Access via relay - 711
WlSCOHSi?)DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES
May 18th, 2018
MELANIEKRAUSEMENASHA ELEC & WATER UTD./321 MILWAUKEE STMENASHA, WI 54952
PWSID: 47103342Municipal Community
Winnebago County
SUBJECT: Lead Action Level Exceedance - Follow-up Required
Dear Ms. Krause,
The Wisconsin Departme.nt of Natural Resources (Department) has received results of lead and copper samplescollected at Menasha Electric & Water Utility (Menasha) in March/April 2018. The 90tll-percentile lead result forthis round of sampling was 19 p.&^L. Tliis value is considered an Action Level Exceedance (ALE). An ALE occurswhen a 90tll-percentile value is greater than the lead and/or copper Action Level. The lead and copper ActionLevels are 15 p,g/L and 1300 p-g/L, respectively.
Once a water system has an ALE, there are a number of follow-up actions that must be completed, including: I)additional sampling, 2) delivery of notifications informmg consumers of elevated lead in drinking water, 3)processes associated with the Corrosion Control Treatment Steps and Deadlines and 4) processes associated withLead Service Line Replacement. Eacli of these steps is described in greater detail below:
1) Additional SamplingFollowing an ALE, systems must conduct additional samplitig in accordance with ss. NR 809.548 and NR809.549, Wisconsin Administrative Code (Wis. Adm. Code). The additional sampling requirements includecollecting samples from each entry point and from the distribution system to be analyzed for a series of testscalled Water Qualify Parameters (WQPs); samples must also be collected from each entry point to beanalyzed for lead and copper. Lab slips have been Torovided with this letter for ycmr submittal to the lab.
Complete the additional sampling requirements listed in a-c below. ***Please note that WQP samplecollection efforts may take up to two weeks to complete given the time requirements associated withcollecting TWO SETS of samples; please plan accordingly to meet the sampling deadline.
a. Collect TWO SETS ofWQP samples from 10 sites within your distribution system. ONB SET ofsamples must be collected and submitted to the lab; a SECOND SET of samples must be collected 5-14days later and submitted to the lab. The sampling effort for BOTH sets of samples must be completedby June 30,2018.
b. Collect TWO SETS ofWQP samples from each Entry Point. ONE SET of samples must be collectedand submitted to the lab; a SECOND SET of samples must be collected 5-14 days later and submittedto the lab. The sampling effort for BOTH sets of samples must be completed by June 30,2018.
dfnr.wi.govWisconsin.gov Natumlly WISCONSIN
pRStrsv•WtREWCl-WPAP6f>
Page 2
2) Notification Requirementsa. Lead Consumer Notice - In accordance with s. NR 809.546, Wis. Adm. Code, inform consumers of the
results of lead and copper testing completed at the facility within 30 days of receipt of results from thelaboratory. The Department recommends that systems notify consumers of lead and copper test resultswithin 24-hour of receiving the results from the lab.
b. Public Education - la accordance with s. NR 809.546, Wis. Adm. Code, you must deliver PublicEducation materials to water consumers within 60-days of the end of the monitoring period when theALE occurred (applicable monitoring period is January 1 - June 30th, 2018). Public Educationmaterials must describe the potential health effects of elevated lead in drinking water. Delivery ofPublic Education materials must continue until you have at least one round ofmordtoring data showingthat the 90th percentile lead levels in your distribution are at or below the Action Level of 15 ^g/L.
i. Deliver Public Education materials to those consuming water from your system as soon aspossible, but no later than August 31,2018. Follow instructions on the enclosed Lead/CopperPublic Education Program sheets. If you have any questions on what is allowed in PublicEducation materials or how they need to be distributed/displayed, please contact your DNR.Representative.
ii. Withm 10 days of delivery of to the consumer, submit a report documenting the completion oftile Public Bducatlon requirements. A Verification of Public Education form has been includedwith the Lead/Copper Public Education Program sheets to help organize your submittals. Acopy of the Public Education materials you use must be included with the form. Send thematerials to your DNR representative no later than. September 10, 2018; and every 6-monthsthereafter. Public education must be coBtmued until one 6-month round of sampling
returns 90th percentile values for lead and copper less than their respective action levels.
Chris Lmksins Chris [email protected] WDNR. Green Bay Service Center •920-662-5188 2984 Shawano Ave
Green Bay, WI 54313
3) Corrosion Control Treatment Steps and DeadlinesThe Department is in receipt of your Corrosion Control Treatment Recommendation as of 3.13.19. We are in.
the process of evaluating the recommendation and the water quality parameter data that was collected afterthe 2017 exceedance. We will return correspondence to you regarding next steps soon.
4) Lead Service Line ReplacementRecall, as a result of the 2107 lead ALE, Menasha was placed on Lead Service Line Replacement inaccordance with s. NR 809.545 (1), Wis. Adra. Code; at least seven (7) percent of the initial number ofLSLsinyou distribution system must be replaced annually (From October .1 - September 30th). As a reminder, thefollowing submittals are due to demonstrate compliance with the Lead Service Line Replacement Program:
a. On or before September 30,2018, provide the Department of lead service lines fhat were replacedbetween October 1,2017 and September 30,2018. This shall be no less than seven (7) percent of thetotal number of service lines identified.
b. In accordance with s. NR 809.55(5)(c)^ Wis. Adm. Code., provide the Department withdocumentation demonstrating the number of lead service lines that were replaced between October 1,2017 and September 30,218 as described m items i-iv below. The first report shall be due on orbefore September 30,2018.
Page 3
i. The number of lead services lines scheduled to be replaced during the previous year offhewater suppliers replacement schedule.
ii. The number and location of each lead service line replaced during the previous year of thewater supplier's replacement schedule.
iii. If measured, the water lead concentration and location of each lead service line sampled, thesampling method and the date of sampling.
tv. The Department recommends fall lead service line replacement, from the water main to thecustomer's meter. Research shows that partial replacement of lead service lines (utilityowned portion only) causes lead levels in drinking water to temporarily increase m affectedproperties. Additional requirements apply for water suppliers conductiug partial leadservice lines. Please contact yoyr DNR Representative if you plan to conduct partial LSLreplacement.
c. A water supplier may cease replacing LSLs whenever the system completes two consecutive 6-month
monitoring periods where lead and copper levels are less than or equal to their respective ActionLevels. As you system experienced another ALE during the January I - June 30,2018 monitoringperiod; the first eligibility to cease LSL replacement would be July 1,2019 if 90th percentile valuesfor the next two consecutive 6-month monitoring periods are less than fhe lead action level.
The Department appreciates your willingness to provide and maintain a safe public water system. If you have anyquestions regarding this letter, you may contact me at (608) 266-9257.
Sincerely,
Bridget KellyPublic Water Supply SectionBureau of Drinking Water and Groundwater
Enclosures:
1) Lab Slips2) Public Education Materials
ECopy:Peter Biese, Menasha Elec & Water UtilChris Linskins; DISOR." Green BayNER DG Supervisor, DNR - NERAdam DeWeese, DNH- Madison
Menashalies
THE POWER OF COMMUNITY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Menasha Utilities Commission
FROM: Adam Smith, Water Utility Manager
DATE: May 16, 2018
SUBJECT: Lead/Copper Testing
During the April 25th Commission meeting the Commission requested a comparison of the 2017
and 2018 lead sample results. Attached are the lead sample results for both monitoring
periods.
The yellow highlighted rows are sample sites that were common for both monitoring periods. In
2018 we were required to collect sixty samples rather than the thirty samples we were required
to collect in the past due to the 2017 lead exceedance. Within the comparison are the 90th
percentile results for each monitoring period; if the 90th percentile result is over 15 ppb a lead
exceedance is issued. II
When considering possible factors, contributing to the exceedance/ a significant correlation
between internal plumbing and service types was not found/ however, the results show the
2018 samples that were common with the 2017 samples have all decreased in lead
concentration.
A map of the 2017 and 2018 lead exceeding sites has been provided to show relative locations.
The exceeding sample sites are scattered with a few exceptions.
RE: Organizational Chart and updated Job Descriptions
In 2015 we put into place a change in our organizational structure plus we also laid out where we wouldlike to be in the final phase which was projected to be in 3-5 years based on the timing of the successionplan. Given the most recent retirements and staff changes in the organization we feel this is an opportunetime to put the final phase into place and to make the change. The attached structure shows the structuretoday and the changes from the current structure to the final plan.
The changes in the structure include the following:
Meter Technician including Meter Reading: This job description was revised to include the meterreading function on a regular basis not just as the backup and these changes are shown in red-Une form.Since the AMR system is fully implemented and we have started moving into AMI with the large customerswe felt the meter reading function could be combined with metering. This meter reading function was partof the Field Service Representatives responsibilities. The pay scale for the Meter Technician will remainunchanged since this was contemplated when it was created and is established for the Senior - Journeymanand Apprentice positions.
Accounting Clerk: This position will include the Accounts Payable and Work Order/Plant Accountingfunctions. This position existed many years ago in the organizational chart and the responsibilities weresplit and shifted to maintain full-time status of employees. This Accounts Payable function was part of theField Service Representatives responsibilities and the WO/Plant Accounting functions were splittemporarily by the Accounting & Administrative Assistant and the Finance Manager until the final phase ofthe Organizational chart The job description reflects what existed previously and was updated to currentprocesses. This will be a full-time position and the pay scale will be the same as the Accounting andAdministrative Assistant
Customer Serrice Manager (5.5) .:'.'j^;:FinancelManagsr"bw-Wo/t>foM:E3.2S)'^;;;i; Engineering Manager (7) Electric Manager (9) Water Utility Manager (13)
I 1) Energy Serv 1: Reps(WPPI) ;
l_._._.J
Customer
Senfl-ce aerk
(D
(Wo/Plsntfui :1
Customer
Service Rep (3:
3ns temporal
iFietdStereius":ift4pA-Cterfc;ii"(.SHhteteH.;
•'.: Readtng):;
;,~ 'Mm.&. ';-
•;-:"Acctine~\!
"As.Btantht;,
Wo/PSant (.75)
Purchasing/
Store Keeper
(1)
'.ReJd'Serwces,
:VaCi!S.CktK\;s;;.(^(At>^;-...i-luRdfiw);;''
f done by other positions until final phase of the Organizational Chart
Bectric Distr.
Tecb.(1)
n place)
GIS Technician
(DEngineering
Tech(l)rechn. Sen/ices
Engineer (1)
.MeferTecti.''
•";,.^;;.^';
Senior
Lineman (2)
Apprentice
Uneman (3)
SubTechfiOps [3)
M? Operation!
(D
Water Plant
Operator (4)
WP MaintForeman (1)
Water Maint
Tech /ReliefOperator(2)
Water
Distribution
Foreman (1)
D;;t UtilitySpea'aiist
(Meter, WO,
CC)(3i
FINAL PHASE OF ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND POSITIONS 2018Menasha Utility Co mmission
General Manager (39)
Human : ; ,._^ :Safet/
Resources I I ^ .;• Coordinator i
1 coord!nator I 1 "(MEUW)" !
1-^L.J l-.-.-.J
Customer Service Manager (S) Ftriarfce;Mariag&r'(3.6):.^; r.';'::.';• h Engineering Manager (7) Electric Manager (9) Water Utility Manager (13)
I 1EnergySertf
; Reps(wppl) :[ I
Customer
Sernce Clerk
ill
Customer
Service Rep (3)
:• '.:Adm.;& •-..
,; VAccting',',
:As^risant(.fi]"|
Purchasine/
Store Keeper
il)
'.AceounfiTyT;
^•CtMkiDi:::.Electric Distr.
Tech.(1)GISTedinidan
(DEngineering
Tech (1)rechn. Senrfcc
Engineer (1)
Meter TechhiiMeter,.,:;
.SeadIneP)
Senior
Uneman (2)
Journeyman
or Apprentice
Lineman {3)
Sub Tech &
Ops [3)
WP Operations
St Lab Foreman
11)
Water Plant
Operator (4)
WP MaintForeman (1)
Water Maint
Tech /ReliefOperator (2)
Water
Distribution
Foreman [1)
Dirt UtilitySpecialist
(Meter, WD,
CC) (3)
n/.w'aw MENASHA UTILITIES JOB DESCRIPTION
I UtilitiesTHE POWER OFCOHMUHITV
JOB TITLE: ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION METEMNG TECHNICIAN
TYPE: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Technical Services Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
RESPONSIBILITIESThis position involves responsibilities of a distribution technician and metering technician.
Work includes the operation of a computer and software required in the performance of duties.
Work is performed with considerable independence within established policies, procedures, andtechnical guidelines, and is reviewed by a supervisor through conferences and reports.
Position involves frequent contact with the public, contractors, and customers.
Work involves responsibility in the installation, testing, and repair of all residential, commercialand industrial electric meters and related metering equipment
Work includes related electrical wiring of meters, current transfomiers, voltage transformers and
other related metering equipment.
Work involves responsibility for accurate meter readings of electric and water consumption by
consumers, and the keeping of meter records according to required formats so that proper billing
and procedures result. Employee's normally follow designated routes, and refer unusual
circumstances to the Customer Service Manager.
Work assignments are normally determined by requests for new services, customer complaints,periodic schedules for meter testing, new services, upgraded services, disconnections and
reconnections.
This position is responsible technical work in the design, maintenance and construction of the
electric distribution system.
Work involves preparing work orders, spotting locations of new and replacement services,
staking of line layouts, and field verification of work order field reports.
Job Desc. - Elec. Distr, & Metering Technician
Page Two
EXAMPLES OF WORKTests, calibrates, seals, programs, and performs minor repairs on all self-contained andtransformer rated electric meters.
Install and wire current and voltage transformers for transformer rated meters and other related
equipment.
Reads all water and electric meters manually and automatically with AMR/AMI technology asneeded.
Reads electric and water meters on assigned routes; maintains reading routes in an up-to-datecondition, uploads and downloads handheld unit. Obtains_fmal readings. Maintains records of
meter reads, and reports meters that .are not accessible for reading. Checks to see that meters are
fi.inctipning properly and reports defects; checks to determine consistency of meter readings.Operates and maintains meter reader vehicle.
Assists Customer Service with recorded meter register data.
Investigates customer service complaints by conducting load surveys and appropriate voltage
and power quality tests as necessary. This work may involve setting ofvoltmeter, ampermeters,
and power quality instrumentation.
Performs physical disconnect and reconnection of electrical service coordinated with customer
service.
Assists with staking projects for crews and contractors.
Lays out overhead and underground construction and repair projects using the Work Order
process. The Work Order process includes analysis of field survey reports for completed jobs.
Performs electrical wiring and maintenance as needed.
Locates underground Electric and Water facilities as needed.
Reviews and inspects contractor work and generates required reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge and proficiency in installing, testing, repair and programming of single and threephase electric meters.
Knowledge of Wisconsin and National Electric Codes, National Electric Safety Codes, PSC
Rules for Services and Metering and MU Service and Meter Manual.
Ability to plan, install, test, and repair single and three phase electric meters.
Demonstrated ability to understand and work from construction plans, prints, drawings, and
Demonstrated ability to efficiently operate computer and computer software -for such purposesincluding but not lunited to data entry, meter programming, map usage and work order
preparation.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.
Must have the ability to read all types of electric and water meters using hand held recorders, andunderstand the operation of customer billing.
Must be physically able to walk extended periods of time to read meters during normal andextreme weather conditions. General knowledge of the geography and street locations in
Menasha,
Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards, safety precautions and procedures.
Possess skill sufficient to operate electric meter testing equipment.
Knowledge to proflciently utilize the -methods and procedures for utility Work Orders.
Skills and ability to proficiently use underground locating devices.
Knowledge of electric distribution line construction and maintenance.
Must be TEAM and Customer Service oriented and able to establish and maintain effectiveworking relationships with other employees and the public.
Must possess and maintain a valid State of Wisconsin Drivers License.
DESIRABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEApprentice must have High School diploma or GED and supplemented by Electric Distributiondesign and construction or metering school or courses and experience in the installation, wiringand testing of electric meter systems, operation of computers and computer software, or any
equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have the ability to obtain WisconsinIndentured Metering Technician Journeyman
Journeyman must have High School diploma or GED, and be a Wisconsin Indentured MeteringTechnician Journeyman, supplemented by Electric Distribution design and construction as wellas have demonstrated knowledge and experience installation, wiring and testing of electric meter
systems, operation of computers and computer software, or any equivalent combination of
education and experience providing the knowledge, abilities, and skills listed above.
Senior Journeyman must meet the Journeyman requirements listed above. The purpose of this
level of progression is to encourage acquiring the skill set, advanced level of experience and Job
Desc. - Elec. Distr. & Metering Technician
Page Four
DESIRABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (cont).training, and leadership skills to provide for coverage or advancement as part of a succession
plan. This career advancement, possibly to manager, would be if such position is available and
selected through the normal posting and interviewing process. This is a career development and
leadership opportunity that the organizational chart does not necessarily require for this position.The steps in the Senior Journeyman structure are based on level of experience and training that is
obtained in the following areas:• Demonstrate proficiency and meet all qualifications of the Journeyman Meter Technician
craft.
• Demonstrate proficient leadership skills on a regular basis on projects, in the departmentas well as the organization
• Possess a strong quality oriented work ethic dedicated to; the safety of all fellowemployees and the public, and the success of the Utility.
• Demonstrate proficient ability to communicate effectively and intelligently with internaland external customers using written and spoken word.
• Minimum of 15-yrs experience in metering, or 10-yrs of service at Menasha Utilities.
• Experience in planning, coordinating, and executing metering projects.
• Experience in overhead and underground project theory and design as well as electricaldistribution construction.
• Experience with project management from concept to installation and qualityverification.
• Experience with Billing system, WPPI metering system and PSC customer rate structure
• Wiring skills used in the electrical trade. Master Electricians License• Experience with Information Technology systems and work with the Technology Plan.• Experience in department administrative functions, budgeting, strategic planning. Attend
business / accounting schooling or equivalent training.
• Continuous education requirement including management certification or managementschooling or equivalent training.
• Cross training with others to gain a better understanding of the department andorganization as part of an effort of workforce planning for coverage and potentialsuccession plan.
MENASHA UTILITIES JOB DESCRIPTION
5Ss ~^'^:^'TYPE: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Finance Manager
DEPARTMENT: Finance
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIESThis is a responsible Accounting and clerical position requiring considerable knowledge ofAccounts Payable and Public Service Commission (PSC) rules and regulations.
Work involves the knowledge and application of Accounting skills involving various Standard andCost Accounting tasks such as posting, checking entries, and balancing accounts. Work involves
responsibility for preparing and maintaining Accounts Payable records. Work requires the operationof a calculator, computer^ and other standard office machines. Work is performed independently
within established policies and procedures, and is reviewed by the Finance Manager throughconferences, reports and internal controls, and is subject to periodic audits.
EXAMPLES OF WORKMaintains Utility Plant records. Unitizing of Plant items upon completion of any givenproJect/booking of same in Property Records. Does periodic field surveys of Utility property.
Work with PSC rules and regulations and chart of accounts to make accounting decisions.
Maintains Work Order system according to established account classifications; prepares entries
from supporting records and balances against other records. Prepares job costs analyses on a variety
of construction and maintenance projects; distributes labor and material costs according to
established classifications; prepares cost summary sheets and other periodic reports.
Maintains a variety of records and accounts of department property, services and activities;
maintains use and maintenance cost records on automotive and related equipment.
Prepares Accounting and Financial Reports, under the supervision of the Finance Manager for
various Regulatory Agencies, Financial Consultants, and the Water and Light Commission.
Desc. - Accounting Clerk
Page 2
EXAMPLES OF WORK CconORecommends, and upon approval, implements new and revised bookkeeping procedures; performs
various general clerical work.
Processes other General Ledger items as needed including assisting with the budget process.
Receives and handles routine complaints relating to the above responsibilities and conducts specialprojects as assigned; assists in providing quality customer service.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONSConsiderable knowledge of Accounting principles and procedures. Ability to apply advancedBookkeeping principles to the maintenance of Fiscal and Accounting records.
Thorough knowledge of Accounts Payable record keeping and reporting.
Thorough knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, Word and Access.
Ability to understand and follow complex oral and/or written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.
Ability to make complex and varied mathematic computations and tabulations rapidly andaccurately.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and thepublic.
Ability to plan & organize work load independently.
Must possess and maintain a valid State of Wisconsin Drivers License.
DESIRABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEHigh School graduate, supplemented by completion of College level courses in Accounting; andconsiderable experience in Bookkeeping and Basic Cost Accounting; or any equivalent combination
of education and experience providing the knowledge, abilities, and skills listed above.
Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2018 2:26 PMTo: Steve Grenell <[email protected]>Subject: RE: Racine Street Bridge Options
Steve,
Please see the attached update which includes the modification to OH1. For the purposes of estimating/ we willconsider OH and URD options for the OH1B portion.
Can we do a variation of OHl option. An OH1B following the same route but on the south side install new overhead tothe west and connect to where the existing 35kVriser pole is in the park. Another version would be OH1C, this would bethe same route as OH1B except underground going through the part to the existing 351<V riser pole.
Thanks
Steve GrenellEngineering ManagerMenasha UtilitiesMenasha/ Wl 54952office 920-967-3415cell 920-740-3431
Sent: Wednesday/ May 09, 2018 12:27 PIViTo: Steve Grenell <[email protected]>
Subject: Racine Street Bridge Options
Steve/
As a follow up to our meeting and field investigation last week/ please see the attached routing options for your reviewand comment. Descriptions are below:
a OH 1 - Route remains close to the existing bridge but on the west side. OH fines would cross over round aboutat Broad Street. River crossing span is approximately 565'.
® OH 2A- Lines are rerouted down Keyesand 1st with a crossing at Winnebago and Manitowoc. A quick review ofthe County GIS shows the road ROW extending to the river at the end of Winnebago Street/ but the trees wouldstill be a concern. Kiver crossing span is approximately 730\
» OH 2B - Lines are rerouted down Keyes and 1st with a crossing at Pari< and Manitowoc. There are fewer
residents impacted by the lines and structures, but the span is longer and more visible. River crossing span isapproximately 1100'.
« OH 3 - Route remains dose to the existing bridge and on the east side. The DOT p!ans do not affect theproperties at the corner of Keyes and Riverway/so this would require lines over these houses. River crossing
span is approximately 600\
® URD1-Install junction box near existing cable route and bore river. The route would then follow near theexisting sidewalk. Length of the bore is approximately 650' under the river.
f feel that any of the OH options would be feasible with a single-pole structure, but 1100' would be pushing the limit -this would require 100' towers or greater. I am happy to redefine or estimate any of these options. Please feel free tocontact me if you would like to discuss further.
Thanks/Mike
Michael H. Me^era, PE*
Manager - Line Design
Power System Engineering;/ Inc.1532 W. Broadway/ Suite 103Madison/WI 53713p: 608.268.3537c: 608.843.8813
mezeram@powersvstem .or i
www.powersystem.org
*Professlonal Engineer iicense in lliinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, h/lfssouri, Ohio, South Dakota, Virginia, and Wisconsin. PE licenses in additionalStates are held by others at Power System Engineering, Inc.
CONFIDENTIALITy NOTICE: This message contains information that may be confidential and priviieged. Unless you are the intended recipient, you may not use,copy or disclose to anyone the message or information contained in this message. If you received this message in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mailand delete the message.
IMenashalUtilities April 2018 Company Strategic Initiative Update
Our primary mission is to provide safe, reliable, and environmentally sound utilities
at reasonable rates to all customers served by Menasha Utilities
System Reliability through improvements and technology
Electric Reliability Indices and Outage Information
Outages less Than 1 Minute (Trip & Reclose)
Date <u : l^use Description Customers
Outages
09te4/9/2018
4/13/2016.4/14/2018
:4/16/2018
: Cause-,; :
Gas Leak
Tree fell on service
Broken overhead jumper
Service Wires; ^parking:: ^^^?;; ;:^ ^
Description ;
WE requested power to be turned off
~4041st5treef •-. .-^ ••//..•;..:. >:..
41 Main Street." WSrvi Street-~'-; :-••'.. ••^"y\-:,:'-::: ,-.:-•• -;
Customers D
1
.-'.-.\. -1 . . ...•
253;: -:': ••.:"':.-:.
urati
195
180
240
Outages to Date
? Cause : Y^
Supply to City
OH Equip. Failure
UG Equip. Failure
Weather
Birds, Animals, Snakes/ etc.
Trees
Foreign Interference
Human
Other
Unknown
Outages
0
2
1
2
1
0
200
0
Customers
00
1,036
45
200
2
000
Duration
00
149
310
35
0240
0
00
After Hours
00
12
0
02
0
00
Total: 1,103 734
Water Quality, System Data and Main Break Information
High Lift to Dist.Dist, to Resale
largest I nd
2nd Largest Ind
98,713
11,022
52,378
8,711
66,903
11,622
7,340
8,307
11%53%
9%
Chemicals
ElectricityNatural Gas
Sewer User Fee
$32,933$12,399$3,553
$15,000(Estimated)
$25,791$11,387
$2,567$12,559
$0.334$0.126$0.036$0.152
IMenashalUtrtities April 2018 Company Strategic Initiative Update
System Reliability through improvements and technology (cont)
Color
PHT-Odor
Temp. C
Turbidity
38.00
8.42
5.90
6.10
3.00
55.00
8.57
8.50
9.00
4.10
69.0%
98.0%69.0%
68.0%
73.0%
1.00
8.42
1.00
6.10
0.10
1.00
8.33
1.10
9.00
0.10
100.0%
101.0%
91.0%
68.0%
100.0%
6"
6"
12"
1"
Jefferson & Depere Street
Jefferson & Depere Street
Main St. Leak on Service Corp163 Main Street
Hole
Hole
SaddleService Line
15564
25498
Electric and Water Locates and Meter Information
Electric and water locatesTotal Electric AMR installed
Electric Meters Tested
Total Water AMR installed
Water Meters Tested
3101316
39
66466
11053
106
N/A9,542
N/A5,231
N/A
Billing andmetering verification
GS-2
CP-2
CP-3
CP-4
RG-;
GS-11-PH
GS-1 3-PH
GS-2
CP-1
CP-2
CP-3
14103
81045301951653244
34.5kV Customers
100%100%82%
100%13 kV Customers
0%0%
20%50%64%50%
100%
4%100%100%100%
0%2%
56%100%100%100%100%
1393
3232
Customer Service and Customer Satisfaction
* Intertape Poiymer Group Energy Team meeting.
* Solar Garden discussion- WPPi/MU/Sustainability Board/City.
* Met with new Director of Business Retention from Fox Cities Regional Partnership to explain services & programs.
* Assist St. Timothy with LED lighting rebate application and provide $256 rebate from MU.
* Sma!) Business customer meeting- bill clarification.
* Work with Focus on Energy and KEEP on program promotions.
* Work with customer on gathering information for new curtailment contract with WPP!.
* Pre-application meeting with the PSC to review the lead service replacement program requirements.
iMenashaWttlities April 2018 Company Strategic Initiative Update
Electric & Water Disconnections
Customer Service and Customer Satisfaction (cont)
BIiIERRira
I Calls MadeDisconnected
Reconnected
4097649
4633526
Customer Spotlight
UW-Platteville/Fox Valley Engineering Building (1655 University Ave).
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville partners with UW-Fox Valley through,their building dedicated to engineering in Menasha. The two institutions
collaborate on the UW-Platteville/UW Colleges Collaborative Engineering Program. In 2017 UW-Platteville applied for a grant through the WPPIEnergy RFP for Renewable Energy for Non-Profits competitive grant and was awarded $13,750 towards the project. They also received Focus on
Energy and WISys funding which covered the balance of the cost of the project. In April 2018, the 10.5 kW system was installed on the roof of the
building and connected to the grid. The system is expected to generate roughly 14 MWh annually and will account for 9% of their annualconsumption. In addition to reducing the eiectrica! consumption at the site, the university wit! utiiize the system to increase public awareness around
Arbor Day Celebration and Tree-Line USA Designation.
Finalize the water rate case and implementation of new rate tariffs.
Website updates.
Worked with Electric Dept to verify dusk to dawn security lighting billing.
Updates to procedures.
Prepared for end of winter moratorium and disconnection season.
Met with the Village of Fox Crossing to discuss their needs during deaning/inspection of their water tower and Clear well.
Financial and strategic focus including fair and competitive rates
Financial and Project Status Report for month includes information on this objective.
Update general plant accounting records for 2017.
The graphs below show the different make-up of annual expenditures for each utility in 2017. Total Water expenditures were $5,603,061.
Total Electric expenditures were $43,074,929.
2017 Annual Water Expenditures
moebt
BTaxes-PILOT . .
^ Depreciation
St Water Treatment.
a Administrative .
Distributl.on. ~ ._
•CustomerAccounfs:
• Pumplng/Sypp|y.::;;:,:
H Other- .-\:.\^
2017 Annual Electric Expenditures
s Purchase Power
SDebt-WPPILease
Esi Debt -State Trust .
HTaxes-PiLOT
B Depreciation
'Administrative . -:
•Distribution. ."....
• Customer Accounts
lOttiTties April 201S comPany Strategic Initiative Update
Cultivate a strong and effective team through training and communication
Management participation at WPPI committee meetings in April - Outage Management, Finance and Audit Committee, and MSAG.
Management participation at MEUW Summit Meeting and future direction of MEUW.
Management participation at the WPPI Regiona! Dinner in Kaukauna,
Management participation at Schenck Sales and Use Tax seminar.
Scholarship committee reviewed applications for the High School Scholarship; a candidate was chosen.
Summer help interviews conducted.
Management participation at CVM1C training.
Management participation at a Hach WIMS (Water Information Management Solutions) user group in Fond du Lac.
Provide and Promote the Health and Safety of Employees
OSHA rate monthly and year to date = 2.7 (1 accident)
Wellness Lunch & Learn with Dr. Miranpuri from Aurora on Podiatry (21 employees participated).
Tornado and Fire Drills conducted in month of April.
Safety Committee Meeting on Safety Policies, MSDSOnline system, Accident Reports and Training and Safety Programs.
Safety Training During the Month
Seasonal Safety
Hearing testing
17
19
MenashaI Utilities
THE POWER OF COMMUNITY
pn
Menasha Memorandum
THEPowenorcoMMumrr
Date: May 18, 2018
To: Menasha Electric and Water Commission
From: Kristin Hubertus, Finance Manager\
Re: April Financial Statements compared to Budget
Electric UtilityThe consumption of electricity was above budget by 9% overall, or 3.8 miiiion kwh for the month
of April. Residential customers took 3.5% more than anticipated/ and Industrial customers as a
whole took 10% more for the month. The budgeted cost of power was $66.51/MWh and the
actual for the month was 10% lower at $59.81/MWh. The graph on the bottom left shows theaverage power costs since 2014. Even though there is an increase in consumption/ total revenues
are lower by 4.4% due to the pass-through rates (PCAC/ DCA and ECA) being lower than what we
budgeted, as well as a full month of revenues with the new rate tariffs that went into effect for the
Electric Utility on 3/1/18.
The lower cost of power more than offset the revenue shortfall for the month. Expenses were
$95k lower partially due to budgeted substation maintenance projects being delayed including thetap changer inspection at Tayco and the relay testing at Northside. Also/ iess wages were
expensed in April since more were charged to work orders where the crews worked.
The Electric Project Status Report shows the status of capital and large maintenance projects. In
April our crews worked on the circuit switcher project at Melissa Substation. Our operations
department also continued their work on the Northside switchgear project. SCADA programming
continued through the month. The Aiva Street rebuild was completed which was needed to
replace several poles found during inspections that were critical.
Water UtilityWater consumption was 104% higher than budget for the month ofAprii. The Industrial customer
class was the driver with taking 333% more than anticipated which is tied to one specific customer.
Through the middle of May/ this customer was continuing to take a large amount of water. The
additional revenues are being transferred to our Depreciation fund which will be reviewed with
our large maintenance projects and capital needs at budget time.
With finding some significant leaks in the past two months/ our loss ratio has substantially
decreased. Our year-to-date average is under the target at 7.06%.
The graph on the bottom left shows the amount of water pumped and the chemical costs. The
last time we pumped this much water with customer demand was in August 2007. Chemical costs
continue to be low even with being in summer operations with respect to chemicais. Total
expenses were 1.6% less than what we budgeted. This included increased costs for chemicais/
sewer user fees and other nominal maintenance expenses that have increased slightly due to
higher amounts of water produced at the plant. We experienced three main breaks and one
service !eak in April.
The Water Project Status Report shows the status of capital projects. The new ammonia tanks are
in operation at the Water Plant. We paid the first payment to the contractor for the 2018 water
main project which started on Broad Street.
MENASHA ELECTRIC UTIUP»r FINANCIAL REPORT
Purchases
ResidentialCommericalOtherIndusfriaiTota! Kwh
System LossesMaximum Demand
SalesOtherTotal Revenues
Purchase Power
ExpensesPILOT (TaxeslDepreciationTotal Expenses
Ne'EOE>era?!9lnroSe.;iC
Revenues per MwhAve Power Cost per Mwh
j Current Month
46,000,165
4,448,7471,194,912
265,28039.773,59745,682,536
0.69%70.554
Current Month
$3,173,207$15.627
?3,1SS,833
32,751,042$194,448
$55,528$37.450
33,093,469
:f.\ ^•^30,365^
$69.50$59.81
Kwh Consumption for April
Budget
42,554,245
4,298,3321,223,390
194,10536.168,27341,884,100
1.57%68,862
LY Same Month
41,655,902
4,360,7131,223,392
216,40335,917,21941,717>732
-0.15%66,942
Last Month
47,331,122
4,704,3131,250,744
249,87140,675,90646,880,840
0.95%
70,437
i.L1r!c^^s?i3tt^^fl'^f9h'^iI^i^^
Budget
33,318,652$15,870
$3,334,522
53,002,367$289,333
$55,651$97,441
33,446,214
^wi^ssz::
S79.23$66.51
LY Same Month
$3,228,290$14,673
$3,242,963
$2,773,237$204,812
$34,731$59,811
$3,092,592
!;-.r:^$^Q;37-L:
$77.42$ee.57
Last Month
$3,332,905$16,077
$3,408,982
$3,001,758$285,082$33,528$57,449
33,439,818
,~Y.-»-$3B.836.,.'
$72.41S63.42
YTD
184,877,379
20,222,8335,185,361
994,628157.834,393154,237,220
0.35%
YTD
$13,623,136$66,987
313,636,123
311,729,829$948,244$222,114$389,795
S13,2S9,981
• ••••..••S4^6.?t42.-.;'.
$74.02S63.45
YTO Budget
180,249,096
19,518,8205,030,642
856,165152,004,901177.410,528
1,57%
YTD Budget
$13,828,281
$63,889$13,832,170
$12,459,6791383,884$226,603$389.765
314,059,931
.»'."-$ie7>761~:
$77.351S66.51
Year to Date Revenues as of April 30,2018
Debt to Total Assets.Rate of Return.. ';
iLiquidity RatioI P.8b.t,Sery.ice:.Coverage.
'CashM/ork Cap Balance
:ff'of Days Work Capital
I Current Month
57.30%,9.8S%-
2.31.2.5.0.
$5,004,231-.44
^?tio? andCashFlqwforApn| ;
Budget/Auth Pr
7.00% •.
1.500,43,
£3,151,37827
:>rpLYearEnct Year End Budget
,2,52: . .",,.,:: 2.44' ..-.
S4.325.558 $3,131,60538 ... .27-
YTD YTD Budget
2.61.. . .. .'.. ...1.-15
Average Power Costs by Month (per Mwh)
Distribution expenses
CustomerAccounts
Administrative & Genera]
Other Operating
Power Production
|veror under
$2,500 Thousands
2.S4%
$0.00 $2.00 S4.00 $6.00 $8,00 $10.00 S12.00 Millions