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1.20.2026 Public Works Advisory Commission

Orem Public Works Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes 7 am Tuesday, January 20, 2026 1450 W 550 N Orem, Utah, 84057 CONDUCTING: Chris Tschirki, Jim Michaelis, Mike Whimpey ATTENDING: Commission Members: Jim Michaelis (Chair), Tod Hadley (Vice-Chair), Robert Moore, Mike Whimpey, Gary Morley, Joe Gordan, Brent Tobler (Online) City Council Rep.: Crystal Muhlestein Public Works Dir: Chris Tschirki Public Works Assist Dir: Reed Price Public Works Assist. Dir.: Tyler Peay Traffic Operations Manager.: Taylor Forbush GIS Manager: Cody Steggell Streets Manager: Bill Peterson Fleet Services Manager: Thayne Carter Storm Water Manager: Rick Sabey Water Manager: Quinn Fenton Parks Manager: Jim Orr Water Reclamation Manager: Ryan Johnson Public Works/PWAC Admin. Assist.: April Nielson ABSENT/EXCUSED: None 1. Welcome and Introductions    • 1.20.2026 Public Works Advisory Commission   2. Consider Approval of October 21, 2025 Meeting Minutes Motion for Approval by Tod Hadley Seconded by Mike Whimpey Aye – 5 - Jim Michaelis, Tod, Hadley, Mike Whimpey, Gary Morley, Brent Tobler; Nay - 0 Approval of minutes passed unanimously    • 1.20.2026 Public Works Advisory Commission   3. Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman Jim Michaelis asked for a motion for a new chair and vice-chair for the commission. Jim Michaelis nominated Mick Whimpey as Chair, Tod Hadly seconded the nomination. Aye – 5 - Jim Michaelis, Tod, Hadley, Mike Whimpey, Gary Morley, Brent Tobler; Nay – 0 Mike Whimpey elected as Chair. Mike Whimpey asked for a nomination for a vice-chair. Mike Whimpey nominated Gary Morley as Vice-Chair, Jim Michaelis seconded the nomination. Aye – 5 - Jim Michaelis, Tod, Hadley, Mike Whimpey, Gary Morley, Brent Tobler; Nay – 0 Gary Morley elected as Vice-Chair. Robert Moore entered the meeting at 7:08.    • 1.20.2026 Public Works Advisory Commission   4. Commission Handbook Review Chris Tschirki led a review of the city's comprehensive handbook for commissions. Joe Gordan entered the meeting at 7:17.    • 1.20.2026 Public Works Advisory Commission   5. Open and Public Meetings Act (OPMA) Reed Price presented a video review on the Open and Public Meetings Act was presented to ensure transparency in the city's actions, though many items like public hearings or emergency meetings are unlikely for the PWAC. Video can be seen on YouTube at Open and Public Meetings Act 2023    • 1.20.2026 Public Works Advisory Commission   6. Ethics & Conflict of Interest Training Tyler Peay led a review of the ethics and conflict of interest training, focusing on the municipal officers and employees ethics act and city code 268B.    • 1.20.2026 Public Works Advisory Commission   7. Adopt Meeting Calendar The committee reviewed and discussed the proposed meeting calendar, noting a potential conflict for the March 17th date, March 10th was proposed as an alternate date. A motion was made and approved to adopt the calendar with the exception of the March 17th date, which allows for rescheduling with proper notice. Motion made by Gary Morley Seconded by Jim Michaelis Aye – 5 - Jim Michaelis, Tod, Hadley, Mike Whimpey, Gary Morley, Brent Tobler, Robert Moore, Joe Gordon; Nay - 0 Motion passed unanimously    • 1.20.2026 Public Works Advisory Commission   8. Review Proposed Impact Fee Options Chris Tschirki presented a brief summary of the impact fee analysis performed by Lewis Roberts and Birmingham, which will go before the City Council the following Tuesday. Robert Moore motioned to support the City Council in the implantation of reasonable impact fees. Seconded by Jim Michaelis Aye – 5 - Jim Michaelis, Tod, Hadley, Mike Whimpey, Gary Morley, Brent Tobler, Robert Moore, Joe Gordon; Nay - 0 Motion passed unanimously    • 1.20.2026 Public Works Advisory Commission   9. Other Business Chris Tschirki extended an offer for future tours or visits to water resources, new parks, or the water reuse facility, which is set for a ribbon cutting in February. Chris Tschirki provided updates on water infrastructure, including the new water tank connected to a booster station to pump water into the central zone. They mentioned issues with the routing material at the site, which needs to be removed and replaced, incurring additional costs. Chris Tschirki agreed to work with their communications team, including Reed Price and Pete Wolfley, to improve messaging through the website and potentially on-site signage to address public concern regarding the excavation.    • 1.20.2026 Public Works Advisory Commission   10. Adjourn Motion to adjourn by Tod Hadley Seconded by Robert Moore. Meeting adjourned    • 1.20.2026 Public Works Advisory Commission   Full video recording can be found at:    • 1.20.2026 Public Works Advisory Commission