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Committee flags long-term pond maintenance in MS4 report and hears grant wins for local roads
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Summary
In its annual MS4 report to the Wisconsin DNR, staff identified pond long-term maintenance as the principal concern and suggested a phased approach and possible 2027 RFP; staff also announced DOT and MSIS grant selections including a 50/50 cost-share reconstruction of Pioneer Road with the Town of Jackson.
Kevin, village public works/engineering staff, presented the village’s annual Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) report required by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and answered committee questions about compliance and operational topics.
Staff said there were no major illicit discharges identified in the report but called attention to long-term maintenance obligations for private stormwater ponds and long‑term maintenance agreements established in village code (transcript references village code sections 27-11 and 27-12 for maintenance and initial certification). Kevin told the committee those long‑term maintenance agreements generally place responsibility on owners to maintain pond functionality and that properties developed before the 2010 rules are handled case-by-case. He suggested the village could consider an RFP for a consultant in 2027 to inventory ponds, identify corrective actions and, where appropriate, certify dimensions and bill owners for required corrective work.
Committee members expressed relief that the report did not flag widespread illicit discharges and asked what would happen if the DNR found the village out of compliance; staff said discussion and voluntary steps now are preferable to a corrective order from the state and recommended continued monitoring. Members also pressed staff to include clearer budget-account titles in packet backups so the committee can more quickly see funding sources for repairs and televising work.
In the same presentation, Kevin announced state DOT and supplemental municipal grant success for several road projects: previously funded work on Rockfield Road and Pleasant View is substantially complete, and the village (in partnership with the Town of Jackson) has been selected for additional funding to reconstruct Pioneer Road (approximately 1.4 miles) on a 50/50 cost-share. Kevin estimated the village has secured about $4,000,000 in grant funding during his tenure (he described this as an estimate). Committee members applauded the grant activity and encouraged staff to continue pursuing external funding.
Committee discussion also addressed whether televising of storm sewers should be required before paving; staff said CCTV work is being budgeted in future road programs and recommended incorporating televising into asset-management practices.
