Board of Public Works

Meetings

  • 5:30 p.m.
  • First and third Monday of every month
  • City Hall, 5520 Lacy Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711

Agendas and Minutes

Board of Public Works agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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Members

Members serve 3-year staggered terms.

Name 
Term Expires
Committee Position
Phone Number
Dave Willborn2027  608-274-4570
David Herbst2027 Alder, Chair 608-516-7173
Don Gutkowski
2026  715-864-3546
Kim Lobdell 2028 
 608-444-0073
Bill Jetzer2027Alder, Vice Chair 608-212-9954
Tim Voelker Staff Contact
 608-270-4261

Composition

The Board of Public Works shall be comprised of an alderperson, three residents of the utility district, and the mayor unless the mayor names a designee to serve.  The mayor may change a designee or choose to assume membership on the board at any time.  The mayor or designee shall serve as chairperson of the board & the alderperson shall serve as vice-chairperson.  One member will serve on the transportation commission.

Summary of Duties

The Board of Public Works shall superintend all public works, keep the streets and public works in repair, and determine the schedule of using streets for the laying or changing of water or gas pipes, electric light and telephone poles. Additionally, to superintend the city's refuse collection, recycling programs, and yard waste, the restoration of streets, alleys and sidewalks, to oversee all municipal buildings and manage all city utilities, maintenance and engineering activities within the city.