Departments
Water and Electric Department
Working Foreman: John Granato - 30 yrs of service to the City of Wakefield, 10 yrs as supervisor of the Water and Electric Department
Key responsibilities for John and his crew are: Manage workers Scott Eckman, Tom Schrandt, Billy Olson, and Steve Anderson. The crew may include 8 workers in the summer months and as few as 6 members in the winter. The crew handles 3 trucks and a trencher.
Manage the new sub-station
Purchase power from Xcel Energy Company
Design all electrical systems
Sewer and pump station maintenance and operations
Manage all alarm systems
Complete all state paperwork, grants, and federal reports
responsible for all street lighting in Wakefield
Troubleshooting all electrical issues
City Finance Department
Located in City Hall
Treasurer - Ronald Longley 13 yrs of service
Utility and Payroll Clerk
Sheryl Ravelli 2 yrs of service
Responsible for new account setup, billing out electric and water accounts and all payroll duties.
