[Ord. No. 02-34, § I, 1-14-2002; Ord. No. 08-02, 3-10-2008; amended 3-13-2017 by Ord. No. 17-04]
The Utility Commission shall be in charge of the City water and sewer utilities and shall have all the powers and duties as set forth below in Section 78-8 of the Municipal Code of the City of Lake Geneva. There shall be seven members on the Utility Commission. The membership shall include the Mayor, two Aldermen, the City Administrator, and three citizens.
[Ord. No. 02-34, § I, 1-14-2002; Ord. No. 08-02, 3-10-2008; amended 3-13-2017 by Ord. No. 17-04]
The Commission shall choose a president and secretary from among its ranks.
[Ord. No. 08-02, 3-10-2008; amended 3-13-2017 by Ord. No. 17-04]
The members shall be appointed to the Utility Commission by the Mayor. The appointments shall be subject to approval by the Common Council.
[Ord. No. 08-02, 3-10-2008; amended 3-13-2017 by Ord. No. 17-04]
The citizen members shall each serve three-year terms. The terms of the citizen members shall be staggered so as to have one member's term expire each year. The Mayor, Aldermen, and the City Administrator shall serve conterminously with their respective terms/appointments as Mayor, Aldermen, and City Administrator.
[Ord. No. 08-02, 3-10-2008; amended 3-13-2017 by Ord. No. 17-04]
Any vacancy shall be filled through the appointment procedures described above for the remainder of the term.
[Ord. No. 08-02, 3-10-2008; amended 3-13-2017 by Ord. No. 17-04]
Members of the Utility Commission shall serve without a stipend.
[Ord. No. 08-02, 3-10-2008; amended 3-13-2017 by Ord. No. 17-04]
A majority of the membership of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
[Ord. No. 08-02, 3-10-2008; amended 3-13-2017 by Ord. No. 17-04]
The Utility Commission shall have the duties and powers as set forth in W.S.A. § 66.0805, including those described below:
(1) 
Meeting. The Utility Commission shall meet at least quarterly. The Commission may meet as necessary, or as called by the President or as called by a majority of the Commission. The City Clerk shall create and post all agendas for this committee.
(2) 
Duties. The Utility Commission shall have the entire charge, management and direction of the water and sewer utilities of the City. The duties of the Utility Commission shall include, but shall not be limited to:
a. 
Recommending utility ordinance amendments;
b. 
Refining development plans;
c. 
Reviewing and making recommendations on proposed improvements, additions, extensions, or changes to the facilities;
d. 
Discussing issues of safety, function, maintenance needs, and policy;
e. 
Planning for the effectuation of plant and infrastructure improvements;
f. 
Other planning the Commission deems necessary and essential for the improvement of the plant; and
g. 
Establishing water and sewer rates as prescribed by state statutes and administrative rules.
(3) 
Employees. The Commission may employ a manager or superintendent of utilities and may fix the compensation to be paid. The City Engineer may be engaged by the Commission. The Commission may employ other necessary employees and fix the compensation.
(4) 
Rules. The Commission shall make necessary rules to govern its own proceedings and the government of the Utility Department.
(5) 
Construction work. The Commission shall immediately supervise any utility construction work. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any construction exceeding the sum of $250,000 shall be reviewed by the Public Works Committee and must be approved by the City Council. No sewer and water extensions beyond City limits are permitted unless specifically authorized by the City Council.
(6) 
Utility receipts shall be paid to a bonded cashier appointed by the Utility Commission and turned over to the City Treasurer monthly. Departmental expenditures shall be audited by the Utility Commission and, if approved by the President and Secretary of the Utility Commission, shall be paid by the Comptroller for the City.