Minutes; Evansville Common Council: November 14, 2006

Common Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 14, 2006, 6:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI

MINUTES

Mayor Decker called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Present were: Mayor Decker and Alderpersons Wyse, Roberts, Hammann, Cothard, Sornson, Juergens, Braunschweig, and Wessels. Staff present: Mark Kopp City Attorney; Eric Jepperson, Finance Director; Scott McElroy, Police Chief; Kathy Buttchen, Assistant EMS Coordinator; David Wartenweiler, Public Works Superintendent;; and Jim Beilke, Clerk/Treasurer.

Approval of Agenda
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Juergens, to move agenda item 15(A), Sharon Persich, and item 15(B), commuter bus service, after agenda item 11, Citizens Appearance. The agenda, as amended, was approved.

Approval of Minutes
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Cothard, to waive the reading of the minutes of October 3, 2006, meeting with Fire District and approve them as printed. Motion carried.

Motion by Hammann, seconded by Cothard, to waive the reading of the minutes of October 5, 2006, special meeting and approve them as printed. Motion carried.

Motion by Hammann, seconded by Cothard, to waive the reading of the minutes of October 10, 2006, regular meeting and approve them as printed. Motion carried.

Motion by Hammann, seconded by Cothard, to waive the reading of the minutes of October 18, 2006, special meeting and approve them as printed. Motion carried.

Motion by Hammann, seconded by Cothard, to waive the reading of the minutes of November 2, 2006, special meeting and approve them as printed. Motion carried.

Motion by Hammann, seconded by Cothard, to waive the reading of the minutes of November 10, 2006, special meeting and approve them as printed. Motion carried.

Motion by Hammann, seconded by Roberts, to waive the reading of the minutes of November 11, 2006, special meeting and approve them as printed. Motion carried.

Citizen appearances - None

New Business (As amended)
Sharon Persich of Madison Metro led the discussion on bus services between the City of Evansville and Madison and answered questions from the Common Council. The next step is to assemble committee to work on grant application. At this point, there is no budget commitment. This step is to get Evansville into the Department of Transportation grant process for the year 2008. The City of Evansville had the highest response for ridership compare to Oregon and Stoughton.

Motion by Cothard, seconded by Braunschweig, to approve the further exploration of commuter bus service to Madison. Motion carried.




Evansville Community Partnership Report
Betsy Anner, 20 S. First

SOLE Committee
Gilbert Wiedenhoeft, 256 W. Main Street, reported the Committee supports Finance and Labor Relations Committee’s approval of the resolution authorizing $35,000 of appropriations for cutting V-notch in dam.

Plan Commission Report
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Cothard, to adopt Ordinance #2006-34, annexing territory to the City of Evansville, Wisconsin. Motion carried.

Amendment to the City’s Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan
Staff Report
Initial discussion by Council
Public hearing
Final discussion by Council
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Juergens, to adopt Ordinance #2006-35, amending the City’s smart growth comprehensive plan in response to development application #2006-32. Motion carried.

Motion by Hammann, seconded by Cothard, to adopt Ordinance #2006-36, amending Chapter 130 of the Municipal Code relative to outdoor furnaces. Motion carried.

Motion by Hammann, seconded by Cothard, to adopt Ordinance #2006-37, amending Chapter 130 of the Municipal Code relative to Board of Appeals so as to comply with 2005 Wisconsin Act 34. Motion carried.

Motion by Hammann, seconded by Juergens, to adopt Ordinance #2006-41, rezoning territory from Town of Union zoning classification to Agricultural District One (A-1). Motion carried.






Finance and Labor Relations Committee Report
Motion by Cothard, seconded by Juergens, to approve Water and Light bills and authorize their payments of $537,962.40. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.

Motion by Cothard, seconded by Juergens, to approve the City bills and authorize their payments of $320,505.77. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.


Adoption of 2007 City Operating and Capital Budgets and Tax Levies

Jennifer Petruzzello, Budget Consultant, reported the actual assessed valuation of all property was #292,163,500, which is lower than the original estimate. Also, the City received a revised estimated Expenditure Restraint Payment for 2007 was reduced, and the General Fund was increased to offset the reduction in the State Expenditure Restraint payment. Because of these two changes, the reduction in the tax rate was reduced from 0.41% to 0.31%.

Staff Report
Initial discussion by Council
Public hearing
Final discussion by Council
Motion by Cothard, seconded by Juergens, to adopt Ordinance #2006-40, adopting 2007 City Operating and Capital Budgets and Tax Levies

Motion by Cothard, seconded by Juergens, to adopt Resolution #2006-44, amending the City of Evansville’s swimming pool rates

Motion by Cothard, seconded by Juergens, to adopt Resolution #2006-46, amending the Adopted 2006 City Budget for transfer of Appropriation from account 40-5220-830, Police Vehicle Purchase, to account 40-5220-840, Police Equipment Purchase

Motion by Cothard, seconded by Juergens, to adopt Resolution #2006-47, establishing the Municipal Judge’s salary for the year 2007




Public Safety Committee Report
Motion by Cothard, seconded by Juergens, to adopt Ordinance #2006-38, creating Section 2-224 of the Municipal Code of the City of Evansville, Wisconsin, relating to the issuance of licenses and permits

Motion by Cothard, seconded by Juergens, to adopt Ordinance #2006-39, amending Section 6-37 (4)(e) of the Municipal Code of the City of Evansville, Wisconsin, relevant to the issuance of alcohol licenses




Water & Light Committee - None

Economic Development Committee Report - None

Evansville Redevelopment Authority Report - None

Parks and Recreation Board Report
Ald. Juergens reported

Historic Preservation Commission Report
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Fire District Report - None

Unfinished Business - None

Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Roberts, to waive the seven-day notice requirement on mayoral appointments. Motion carried.

Motion by Hammann, seconded by Roberts, to approve the mayoral appointment of Diane Roberts, 145 Countryside Drive, as an Election Inspector, for a one-year term ending in 2007 pursuant to 2005 Wisconsin Act 451

Motion by Hammann, seconded by Roberts, to approve the mayoral appointment of Fred Juergens, 401 Badger Court, as an Election Inspector, for a one-year term ending in 2007 pursuant to 2005 Wisconsin Act 451

Motion by Hammann, seconded by Roberts, to approve the appointment of Daniel Wietecha as the City Adminstrator effective January 1, 2007, subject to an agreement on specific terms of employment offered





Introduction of New Ordinances - None

Closed Session
Upon the proper motion and approval vote, the Common Council will convene in closed session pursuant to Sec. 19.85(1)(c), Wis. Stats., considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governing body has jurisdiction or authority, and will not reconvene in open session


Adjournment
Motion by Braunschweig, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn the meeting at X:XX PM. Motion passed.

Prepared by:
James Beilke
City Clerk/Treasurer

These minutes are not official until approved by Common Council at their next regular meeting.