Water Utility Board

MISSION

The purpose of the board, on behalf of the residents of Madison (the ownership), is to see to it that the Madison Water Utility:

• provides consumers with an adequate quantity of high quality water for consumption and fire protection at a reasonable financial and environmental cost
  (as specified in board Outcomes policies);
  
  

• avoids unacceptable actions and situations
  (as prohibited in board Executive Limitations policies);
  
  

• and is prepared to continue to provide owner-centered, valued results into the future.

WATER UTILITY BOARD POLICY BOOK

The board leads and inspires the Madison Water Utility through the careful establishment of broad written policies. On August 24, 2010, the Water Utility Board adopted a Policy Book, which includes policies in four major categories:

Outcomes Policies define the direction and expected results of the Madison Water Utility.

Executive Limitations Policies establish the prudence and ethics boundaries within which all the utility's activity and decisions must take place.

Board–Executive Delegation Policies define the relationships and boundaries between the board, the General Manager, and utility staff.

Board Process Policies define how the board carries out its own tasks.

AGENDAS AND Minutes

Visit the Legislative Center Calendar and choose Water Utility Board from the meeting body list to view archived agendas and minutes. You can also call the City Clerk’s office at (608) 266-4601 to have a monthly agenda sent to you.

You can also watch video recordings of previous meetings on Madison City Channel.

2012 Meeting Dates

Tuesday, January 10 (Special Meeting)
Tuesday, January 24
Wednesday, February 29
Tuesday, March 27
Tuesday, April 24
Tuesday, May 22
Tuesday, June 26

Tuesday, July 24
Tuesday, August 28
Wednesday, September 19
Tuesday, October 23
Tuesday, November 20

Dates are subject to change. Most board meetings are held at 4:30 p.m. at 119 East Olin Avenue (Madison Water Utility offices). Board meeting agendas are available five days prior to a meeting.

CONTACTING THE Water Utility Board

To contact the Water Utility Board you can:

• Email the Board.  Please use the Ask Us, Tell Us form and select "Contact Water Utility Board" as the subject.
• To write or call, please go to the City Official Roster for the Water Utility Board

ORGANIZATION

The Water Utility Board is described by State statute and City ordinance. It is made up of seven voting members and the Director of Public Health (or his/her designee) as an ex-officio member. The board is charged with authority for managing and operating the Madison Water Utility, under the general direction of the City of Madison Common Council. The Mayor appoints and the Common Council confirms board members for terms of five years for citizen members (with staggered appointment dates) and two years for the alder members; the Director of Public Health's appointment is ongoing. A quorum of the Board consists of four members.

BOARD MEMBERS

Madeline Gotkowitz, President

Occupation: Hydrogeologist, Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey
First appointed: October 20, 2009
Term expires: September 30, 2014

Dan Melton, Vice President
Occupation: Retired
First appointed: November 20, 2007
Term expires: September 30, 2012

Bruce Mayer, Secretary
Occupation: Accountant, Wegner LLP
First appointed: November 18, 2008
Term expires: September 30, 2013

Larry Nelson, Board Member
Occupation: Retired, City Engineer

First appointed: June 21, 2011

Term expires:  September 30, 2015

P. Michael DePue, Board Member

Occupation:  Civil Engineer and Certified Floodplain Manager

First Appointed:  December 13, 2011

Term Expires:  September, 30, 2016

Lauren G. Cnare, Alder Board Member
Occupation: Free-lance Writer, City Alder
First appointed: May 3, 2005
Term expires: April 16, 2013

Sue Ellingson, Alder Board Member

First appointed:  February 7, 2012

Term expires: April 16, 2013

Doug Voegeli, Ex-Officio Board Member

Occupation: Director of Environmental Health, Public Health of Madison and Dane County