The Marshfield Utility Commission approved the second review of the operations & maintenance (O&M) budget and the capital budget after staff presentations and brief discussion of cash flow projections and major upcoming projects.

Patty, the utility's finance/operations presenter, summarized updated cash‑flow assumptions for 2026–2030 and highlighted allocations of some O&M expenses to the communications utility. Commissioners focused on the near‑term cash‑flow dip driven by lead service replacements and major substation projects that occur infrequently but require significant capital; staff noted the utility has positioned cash reserves to absorb such projects without immediate borrowing.

Following the O&M discussion, a commissioner moved to approve the O&M budget; the motion was seconded and the chair called for a vote. 'Aye' was recorded and the chair declared the motion carried. The commission then considered the capital budget (one change noted for network switch equipment) and approved it after a motion and second. The annual statement of work for audit services was presented and approved after a motion by Natasha and a second by Gabrielle. Routine items — bills and payroll, approval of previous meeting minutes and the financial reports — were also moved, seconded and approved as recorded in the meeting minutes.

During budget discussion commissioners requested additional detail on cash‑target calculations and requested that staff provide dollar impacts on specific customers when policy changes are proposed elsewhere on the agenda.

Votes at a glance: O&M budget — motion made and carried (record: 'Aye'; motion recorded as carried). Capital budget — motion made and carried (record: 'Aye'; motion recorded as carried). Audit statement of work — motion made (Natasha), seconded (Gabrielle), carried. Bills and payroll — carried. Minutes approval — carried.