Sherwood finalizes Appleton water transmission work as contractors receive remaining payments

The Village of Sherwood closed out the Appleton–Sherwood water transmission main project in late 2010, approving the remaining contractor payments and authorizing a single audit to finish the project’s federal reporting requirements.

Village Engineer Jennifer Schaff briefed trustees throughout 2010 on incremental milestones for the nearly completed pipeline and metering station: pipe installation, bore-and-jack casing, and air-relief manholes were completed; pressure testing and interconnections were finished in stages; and Miron Construction completed blockwork at the metering station and the new booster pump and motor installation at the well house. The Board repeatedly approved partial payments to contractors during construction to reflect completed work.

At its September and November meetings the Board approved multiple pay requests and change orders tied to the meter station and transmission project. Pay requests to Miron Construction and Hietpas & Sons were approved as partial payments during the summer and early autumn; the Board later approved a final Hietpas certificate for $1,004.24 to formally close that portion of the contract. Village Engineer Schaff and Administrator Randy Friday told the Board that Miron and Hietpas were completing punch-list items, final insulation and painting, and sharing documentation needed for final state and federal sign‑offs.

Because part of the transmission project was funded with federal stimulus (ARRA) and related grants, the Village approved a contract with Baker Tilly (estimated $6,500–$7,500) to perform a Single Audit to complete federal compliance and reporting requirements before final project accounting is closed.

What it means: The water project added redundancy and a metering station connecting Sherwood to Appleton’s distribution system. The Board authorized final payments and a federal single‑audit engagement so the Village can complete all close‑out documentation and move remaining bookkeeping and warranty items to the utilities staff and commission.

The Board’s next steps included receiving the final WDNR walk-through and closing the project file, tracking remaining Micron‑size punch‑list items, and keeping the Utility Commission informed about any warranty or performance follow‑ups.