Evansville Redevelopment Authority
Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 18, 2008, 7:30 pm
City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin
MINUTES
I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm by Chair Chris Eager. Present: Chris Eager, Betsy Ahner, Tony Wyse, Barb Jacobson, and John Decker. Absent: Roger Roth and Tom Calley. Also present: Executive Director Dan Wietecha and Mayor Sandy Decker.
II. Declare Quorum. There being a majority of the commissioners present at call to order, a quorum was declared.
III. Approve Agenda. Decker made a motion, seconded by Jacobson, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
IV. Approve Minutes of February 19, 2008 Meeting. Decker made a motion, seconded by Ahner, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
V. Old Business.
a. 16 West Main Street. Eager recused himself from the Board during discussion and action on this item. The property suffered fire damage last year and is currently a blighted shell of a building. They propose to remove the 1920s era brick from the front and to restore the building as it appeared in the late 1880s. They also intend to add on to the back of the building to allow a second apartment upstairs and a larger retail area on the main floor. Acquisition cost was approximately $37,000; the restoration is estimated at $110,000. Applicants are also applying for state and federal tax credits, which require that the restoration be made in accordance with the design guidelines of the National Park Service.
The Board discussed the application and said the project meets most of the supplementary criteria. The Board was pleased that the brick would be removed from the front. It was noted that the additional apartment would make the project more financially viable and would add to the amount of TIF produced by the completed project.
Decker made a motion, seconded by Wyse, to recommend to the Common Council approval of a grant in the amount of $20,000 or 20% of construction costs, whichever is less, with three conditions: 1) the project includes the addition allowing for two apartments and a larger retail area, 2) the tax credits are approved, and 3) the proposal is approved by the Historic Preservation Commission. Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote with Eager abstaining.
b. Joint Meeting with Economic Development Committee. Eager resumed his position on the Board. Due to a schedule conflict with the City Council’s reorganization meeting, the April meeting will be at 5:30 on Thursday, April 17. It will be a joint meeting with the Economic Development Committee to hear presentations by the taskforces working on the economic development strategy. Any other necessary business will likely be scheduled immediately preceding the presentations.
c. TID #5. Wietecha indicated that a couple of property owners in the district may attend an upcoming meeting.
VI. New Business.
a. Madison Street Construction. Wietecha said that utility construction is expected to begin on Madison Street on March 31. The utility work will be completed by early June and followed by WisDOT’s surface work on the street. Construction will continue through Labor Day. A business taskforce had its first meeting with city engineers and officials last week and will be meeting throughout the project to maintain good communication of local business concerns during construction.
VII. Other Business. No other business was brought before the Board.
VIII. Adjournment. Jacobson made a motion, seconded by Wyse, to adjourn at 8:40 pm. Motion passed unanimously.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Monday, March 17, 2008
Minutes: Economic Development: February 2008
City of Evansville
Economic Development Committee
Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 5:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St. Evansville, WI
1. Call to Order: Tony Wyse called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. Present: Chair Tony Wyse, David Olsen, Matthias James, Julie Meredith, and Gene Bass. Also present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha, Bridgit Larsen, and James Otterstein. Absent: Fred Juergens and Roger Berg.
2. Approve Agenda: Waived.
3. Approve the Minutes: Motion to Approval made by David Olsen and Matthias James to second. Approved.
4. Citizens Appearances: None
5. Economic Development Summit: Five task forces picked and will discuss the goals and plans.
6. Chamber of Commerce report: Working on the Guide to Evansville. Chamber invited Evansville Delegates to attend a program regarding the State of Wisconsin’s economy.
7. City Administrator report: Discussions on the Madison Street project.
8. Downtown Street Light Banners: Discussion on where the money would come from to pay for these banners.
9. City website update: None
10. Promotion of Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund: Discussion to have information on the fund at the Chamber of Commerce Building on Main Street. Matthias James made a motion that the Chamber will help facilitate this Fund with the City. Gene Bass seconded. Approved.
11. Room tax: Tabled the discussion.
12. Motion to Adjourn: Gene Bass made a motion and Matthias James seconded. Approved.
Economic Development Committee
Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 5:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St. Evansville, WI
1. Call to Order: Tony Wyse called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. Present: Chair Tony Wyse, David Olsen, Matthias James, Julie Meredith, and Gene Bass. Also present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha, Bridgit Larsen, and James Otterstein. Absent: Fred Juergens and Roger Berg.
2. Approve Agenda: Waived.
3. Approve the Minutes: Motion to Approval made by David Olsen and Matthias James to second. Approved.
4. Citizens Appearances: None
5. Economic Development Summit: Five task forces picked and will discuss the goals and plans.
6. Chamber of Commerce report: Working on the Guide to Evansville. Chamber invited Evansville Delegates to attend a program regarding the State of Wisconsin’s economy.
7. City Administrator report: Discussions on the Madison Street project.
8. Downtown Street Light Banners: Discussion on where the money would come from to pay for these banners.
9. City website update: None
10. Promotion of Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund: Discussion to have information on the fund at the Chamber of Commerce Building on Main Street. Matthias James made a motion that the Chamber will help facilitate this Fund with the City. Gene Bass seconded. Approved.
11. Room tax: Tabled the discussion.
12. Motion to Adjourn: Gene Bass made a motion and Matthias James seconded. Approved.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Minutes: United Land Development Code: March 13, 2008
City of Evansville
Unified Land Development Code Advisory Committee
Thursday, March 13, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall (Third Floor), 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin
MINUTES
1. Call to order. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Bill Hammann.
2. Attendance. Members present: Bill Hammann, Tony Wyse, Michael Pierick, until 7:20 p.m., Gil Skinner, Lori Allen
Members absent: Mason Braunschweig, Roger Berg
Staff: Tim Schwecke
Members of the public: none
Note: Dan Wietecha submitted written comments via email.
3. Approval of agenda. Wyse made a motion, seconded by Skinner to approve the agenda. Motion approved unanimously.
4. Approval of minutes. Wyse made a motion, seconded by Skinner to waive the reading of the February 21, 2008 minutes and approve them as printed. Motion approved unanimously.
5. Review of code
A. Article 5 Administrative Bodies. The committee reviewed the article and discussed the following:
(1) 130-302.f. Wietecha suggested that it would be easier to just say “may recommend changes.” (and the same comment for the same language in a number of other locations) The committee agreed.
(2) 130-302.g. Wietecha commented that some of these begin to encroach on the responsibilities of other city committees. Tim will verify the language.
(3) 130-302.g. Wietecha questioned where is the legal authority for PC to own land. Tim will verify.
(4) 130-302.h. Wietecha questioned is this right that PC would recommend and not decide conditional use permits? Schwecke indicated that Plan Commission currently has the authority to act on conditional uses. This will be revised to reflect that.
(5) 130-303.a –Wietecha questioned whether this follows statute, it is a change in the composition of PC. Is this a conscious change? It was noted that the current composition of the commission is as drafted. An ordinance was adopted in 2006/2007 changing the makeup of the commission so that there are four citizen members.
(6) 130-303.a –Wietecha suggested appointments need to be subject to approval by council. Schwecke will verify if set up that way in state statutes.
(7) 130-353. Skinner questioned whether city officials can be appointed or if it should specify citizens. Tim will verify.
(8) 130-400 –Wietecha suggested it may be advisable or valuable to create this committee, but if one of the goals of ULDC is to streamline our regulations, there had better be some real discussion before recommending adding another layer of bureaucracy. Pierick commented that each of the committees have a unique focus and that there may be merit in retaining them. The committee agreed that if possible one committee will be established to handle groundwater, erosion control, and stormwater management.
(9) 130-451.b (and 452 footnote) –Wietecha noted several inconsistencies. The existing Erosion Control Code has appeals heard by the public works committee (48-1.4), the technical review committee (48-7.6.i), and by the board of appeals (48-10). The merits of each should be discussed. The committee did not resolve this issue; will review when the language for a tech review committee is drafted.
(10) 130-501.b (and 502 footnote) –Wietecha noted that the existing Stormwater Management Code has the same inconsistencies. It has appeals heard by the public works committee (104-1.4), the technical review committee (104-7.6.j), and by the board of appeals (104-10). Again, the merits of each should be discussed. The merits of each should be discussed. The committee did not resolve this issue; will review when the language for a tech review committee is drafted.
(11) 130-502 (footnote) –Wietecha agreed with the comment in the footnote that the language poorly copied from the model ordinance is not appropriate and should be deleted.
(12) Division 6 Historic preservation commission. Hammann suggested and the committee agreed that this section needs to ensure the commission has more authority than it does now so development and redevelopment in the historic district is consistent with adopted preservation goals.
(13) 130-552 –Wietecha questioned why the geographic representation; there’s no such requirement on any other committee. Schwecke indicated that this is the way the structure is currently set up. The committee felt that it should be changed so that at least 4 of the members reside or own property within a historic district and that the ward of the appointed alderperson be included in the historic district.
(14) 130-552 – Wietecha commented that some historic buildings are owned by non-residents; do we want to include them? The committee agreed.
(15) 130-558 –Wietecha commented that this failure to report language is awfully strong; there’s no such requirement on any other committee. Schwecke indicated that the annual report is currently a requirement. The committee agreed to keep the last sentence of the section provided it is reworded. Pierick suggested language to revise the second sentence. Hammann suggested that the annual report be presented in January.
(16) 130-600 – Wietecha commented that there are some subtle but significant policy changes here; this section needs to be reviewed carefully. The committee reread this section and did not make any changes. Schwecke is to discuss with Wietecha.
(17) 130-600 – some responsibilities necessary to administration of the code are no longer listed here. Should this division include the role of the clerk, building inspector, planner, and any other staff? Maybe role the engineer division in here also.
(18) 130-611 – some responsibilities (particularly related to floodplains and wetlands) are no longer listed here. Schwecke will talk with Wietecha about these last two comments.
(19) 130-611. Hammann suggested that the engineer be responsible for addressing outdoor lighting, road concerns, environmental impacts, and traffic safety.
(20) Engineer conflict of interest. Hammann suggested that language be added regarding potential conflict of interest. Schwecke will draft language and committee will discuss at next meeting.
(21) Building inspector. Hammann suggested that there should a section for building inspector; to have strong authority
(22) Fire marshal. Hammann suggested that there should a section for the fire marshal; to have weak authority with appeals to building inspector or city administrator.
B. Article 11 Parking. The committee reviewed the article and discussed the following:
(1) Exhibit 11-1. Hammann mentioned that some of the some of the parking standards relates to the number of employees on the largest shift. He believes that his needs to be clarified to address shift overlap. Essentially need parking for the two largest shifts.
(2) Exhibit 11-1. Wyse questioned the standard for use #10.3 vehicle repair – what is adequate parking for temporary vehicle storage? Schwecke will clarify this in the next draft.
(3) Division 3 Bicycle Parking. The committee decided to change this part to indicate that bicycle parking is required, not optional as currently drafted.
(4) Section 130-3901 (e). Hammann suggested that the standards should not prescribe one design over others. It was noted that any design or shape can be used so long as it meets the six design criteria.
(5) City engineer review. It was mentioned that the city engineer will be asked to review this section when it has been revised.
6. Next regular meeting date. The next date for the committee is April 17, 2008.
7. Motion to Adjourn. On a motion by Wyse, seconded by Skinner, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Prepared by: Tim Schwecke, City Planner
The minutes are not official until approved by the committee at its next scheduled meeting.
Unified Land Development Code Advisory Committee
Thursday, March 13, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall (Third Floor), 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin
MINUTES
1. Call to order. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Bill Hammann.
2. Attendance. Members present: Bill Hammann, Tony Wyse, Michael Pierick, until 7:20 p.m., Gil Skinner, Lori Allen
Members absent: Mason Braunschweig, Roger Berg
Staff: Tim Schwecke
Members of the public: none
Note: Dan Wietecha submitted written comments via email.
3. Approval of agenda. Wyse made a motion, seconded by Skinner to approve the agenda. Motion approved unanimously.
4. Approval of minutes. Wyse made a motion, seconded by Skinner to waive the reading of the February 21, 2008 minutes and approve them as printed. Motion approved unanimously.
5. Review of code
A. Article 5 Administrative Bodies. The committee reviewed the article and discussed the following:
(1) 130-302.f. Wietecha suggested that it would be easier to just say “may recommend changes.” (and the same comment for the same language in a number of other locations) The committee agreed.
(2) 130-302.g. Wietecha commented that some of these begin to encroach on the responsibilities of other city committees. Tim will verify the language.
(3) 130-302.g. Wietecha questioned where is the legal authority for PC to own land. Tim will verify.
(4) 130-302.h. Wietecha questioned is this right that PC would recommend and not decide conditional use permits? Schwecke indicated that Plan Commission currently has the authority to act on conditional uses. This will be revised to reflect that.
(5) 130-303.a –Wietecha questioned whether this follows statute, it is a change in the composition of PC. Is this a conscious change? It was noted that the current composition of the commission is as drafted. An ordinance was adopted in 2006/2007 changing the makeup of the commission so that there are four citizen members.
(6) 130-303.a –Wietecha suggested appointments need to be subject to approval by council. Schwecke will verify if set up that way in state statutes.
(7) 130-353. Skinner questioned whether city officials can be appointed or if it should specify citizens. Tim will verify.
(8) 130-400 –Wietecha suggested it may be advisable or valuable to create this committee, but if one of the goals of ULDC is to streamline our regulations, there had better be some real discussion before recommending adding another layer of bureaucracy. Pierick commented that each of the committees have a unique focus and that there may be merit in retaining them. The committee agreed that if possible one committee will be established to handle groundwater, erosion control, and stormwater management.
(9) 130-451.b (and 452 footnote) –Wietecha noted several inconsistencies. The existing Erosion Control Code has appeals heard by the public works committee (48-1.4), the technical review committee (48-7.6.i), and by the board of appeals (48-10). The merits of each should be discussed. The committee did not resolve this issue; will review when the language for a tech review committee is drafted.
(10) 130-501.b (and 502 footnote) –Wietecha noted that the existing Stormwater Management Code has the same inconsistencies. It has appeals heard by the public works committee (104-1.4), the technical review committee (104-7.6.j), and by the board of appeals (104-10). Again, the merits of each should be discussed. The merits of each should be discussed. The committee did not resolve this issue; will review when the language for a tech review committee is drafted.
(11) 130-502 (footnote) –Wietecha agreed with the comment in the footnote that the language poorly copied from the model ordinance is not appropriate and should be deleted.
(12) Division 6 Historic preservation commission. Hammann suggested and the committee agreed that this section needs to ensure the commission has more authority than it does now so development and redevelopment in the historic district is consistent with adopted preservation goals.
(13) 130-552 –Wietecha questioned why the geographic representation; there’s no such requirement on any other committee. Schwecke indicated that this is the way the structure is currently set up. The committee felt that it should be changed so that at least 4 of the members reside or own property within a historic district and that the ward of the appointed alderperson be included in the historic district.
(14) 130-552 – Wietecha commented that some historic buildings are owned by non-residents; do we want to include them? The committee agreed.
(15) 130-558 –Wietecha commented that this failure to report language is awfully strong; there’s no such requirement on any other committee. Schwecke indicated that the annual report is currently a requirement. The committee agreed to keep the last sentence of the section provided it is reworded. Pierick suggested language to revise the second sentence. Hammann suggested that the annual report be presented in January.
(16) 130-600 – Wietecha commented that there are some subtle but significant policy changes here; this section needs to be reviewed carefully. The committee reread this section and did not make any changes. Schwecke is to discuss with Wietecha.
(17) 130-600 – some responsibilities necessary to administration of the code are no longer listed here. Should this division include the role of the clerk, building inspector, planner, and any other staff? Maybe role the engineer division in here also.
(18) 130-611 – some responsibilities (particularly related to floodplains and wetlands) are no longer listed here. Schwecke will talk with Wietecha about these last two comments.
(19) 130-611. Hammann suggested that the engineer be responsible for addressing outdoor lighting, road concerns, environmental impacts, and traffic safety.
(20) Engineer conflict of interest. Hammann suggested that language be added regarding potential conflict of interest. Schwecke will draft language and committee will discuss at next meeting.
(21) Building inspector. Hammann suggested that there should a section for building inspector; to have strong authority
(22) Fire marshal. Hammann suggested that there should a section for the fire marshal; to have weak authority with appeals to building inspector or city administrator.
B. Article 11 Parking. The committee reviewed the article and discussed the following:
(1) Exhibit 11-1. Hammann mentioned that some of the some of the parking standards relates to the number of employees on the largest shift. He believes that his needs to be clarified to address shift overlap. Essentially need parking for the two largest shifts.
(2) Exhibit 11-1. Wyse questioned the standard for use #10.3 vehicle repair – what is adequate parking for temporary vehicle storage? Schwecke will clarify this in the next draft.
(3) Division 3 Bicycle Parking. The committee decided to change this part to indicate that bicycle parking is required, not optional as currently drafted.
(4) Section 130-3901 (e). Hammann suggested that the standards should not prescribe one design over others. It was noted that any design or shape can be used so long as it meets the six design criteria.
(5) City engineer review. It was mentioned that the city engineer will be asked to review this section when it has been revised.
6. Next regular meeting date. The next date for the committee is April 17, 2008.
7. Motion to Adjourn. On a motion by Wyse, seconded by Skinner, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Prepared by: Tim Schwecke, City Planner
The minutes are not official until approved by the committee at its next scheduled meeting.
Minutes: Historical Preservation: February 20, 2008
Evansville Historic Preservation Commission
Minutes
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 7:00 P.M.
3rd Floor, City Hall
Present: Dennis Wessels, Rich Modaff, John Decker, Steve Christens, Steve Culbertson,
Betsy Ahner
Also Present: Jim McGoey
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by chair Rich Modaff. Motion by Dennis Wessels, second by Steve Culbertson to waive the reading of January 16, 2008 minutes and approve them as read. Motion carried.
Applications – Appearances
102 E. Main Street – Motion by Decker, Second by Culbertson to approve the store front signage as presented by Berg Real Estate. Motion carried.
Old Business
Historic Lighting Follow-up – Jim McGoey reported that he had attended a Water and Light meeting and they estimated a cost of $7,000 to $9,000 per light to install new underground wiring. Since wiring must be installed underground it is not possible to just swap the historic style lighting for the current poles. At this point it seems Jim won’t be able to pursue it further. Commission members expressed their appreciation for his efforts.
Administrative
Grove Society – John Decker reported that the Grove Society has received permission to establish a museum display in the Eager Building. He has been working with Sue and Jeff Farnsworth and they have 300 square feet of space that can be used. It may be possible to incorporate a visitor’s center as well. When the Historic Baker Office Building is complete we may then move the visitor’s center there. That will give us two museum locations. Evansville has a new historical society, the Theodore Robinson Society. Rich Krake is one of the organizers. He will be making a presentation at the Evansville Grove Society Old House Group on February 28th. The Prime Timers have recruited a group of mostly retired people who are willing to work on the interior of the Baker Building. Jim McGoey described a display that was used at one time by the Grove Society to promote local history. It went into storage at the Masonic Temple but he didn’t know if it was still there.
Redevelopment Authority – Betsy Ahner reported at its last meeting the RDA discussed possible ways to help the new owners of the Auto Transformers building on E. Main Street. They had hoped to establish an auto body repair shop there but the zoning will not allow it. Thus a new use must be found for the building.
Plaque Program- last Sunday a television program called Powerhouse featured preservationist Bob Yapp talking about fixing historic windows and insulating old homes. There are some new methods available that many people may not be aware of. The DVD of the show is available for $10. Bob also did a series of PBS shows in 1995 & 1996 and has written a book titled, Preservation Doesn’t Cost it Shows.
Motion by Steve Culbertson to purchase three copies of the Powerhouse DVD. Second by Steve Christens. Motion carried.
Management of HPC Documents – the City is still working on this.
Second Historic District – we must send a letter of intent to the State Historical Society that we are interested and that we intend to make an application for grant funding to do a National Historic Register application. Motion by John Decker that we send a letter of intent to apply for a Certified Local Government Grant. Second by Steve Culbertson. Motion carried.
Jim McGoey said that he and Ruth Ann Montgomery have discussed updating the visual record of the current historic district. He asked if the new survey included new photos of all the houses or just the contributing houses in the district. John will follow up with Tim Heggland on this. If photos do need to be taken Jim McGoey volunteered to take more photos.
Historic Landmarks – the new owners of Millie Tait’s house on Garfield are planning to do some restoration work on the home and are interested in applying for historic preservation tax credits. John has referred them to the resurvey document and they may be interested in applying for local landmark status.
There were no comments and concerns.
Motion to adjourn by Culbertson. Second by Wessels. Motion carried.
The minutes of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission are not official until approved by the Commission.
Minutes
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 7:00 P.M.
3rd Floor, City Hall
Present: Dennis Wessels, Rich Modaff, John Decker, Steve Christens, Steve Culbertson,
Betsy Ahner
Also Present: Jim McGoey
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by chair Rich Modaff. Motion by Dennis Wessels, second by Steve Culbertson to waive the reading of January 16, 2008 minutes and approve them as read. Motion carried.
Applications – Appearances
102 E. Main Street – Motion by Decker, Second by Culbertson to approve the store front signage as presented by Berg Real Estate. Motion carried.
Old Business
Historic Lighting Follow-up – Jim McGoey reported that he had attended a Water and Light meeting and they estimated a cost of $7,000 to $9,000 per light to install new underground wiring. Since wiring must be installed underground it is not possible to just swap the historic style lighting for the current poles. At this point it seems Jim won’t be able to pursue it further. Commission members expressed their appreciation for his efforts.
Administrative
Grove Society – John Decker reported that the Grove Society has received permission to establish a museum display in the Eager Building. He has been working with Sue and Jeff Farnsworth and they have 300 square feet of space that can be used. It may be possible to incorporate a visitor’s center as well. When the Historic Baker Office Building is complete we may then move the visitor’s center there. That will give us two museum locations. Evansville has a new historical society, the Theodore Robinson Society. Rich Krake is one of the organizers. He will be making a presentation at the Evansville Grove Society Old House Group on February 28th. The Prime Timers have recruited a group of mostly retired people who are willing to work on the interior of the Baker Building. Jim McGoey described a display that was used at one time by the Grove Society to promote local history. It went into storage at the Masonic Temple but he didn’t know if it was still there.
Redevelopment Authority – Betsy Ahner reported at its last meeting the RDA discussed possible ways to help the new owners of the Auto Transformers building on E. Main Street. They had hoped to establish an auto body repair shop there but the zoning will not allow it. Thus a new use must be found for the building.
Plaque Program- last Sunday a television program called Powerhouse featured preservationist Bob Yapp talking about fixing historic windows and insulating old homes. There are some new methods available that many people may not be aware of. The DVD of the show is available for $10. Bob also did a series of PBS shows in 1995 & 1996 and has written a book titled, Preservation Doesn’t Cost it Shows.
Motion by Steve Culbertson to purchase three copies of the Powerhouse DVD. Second by Steve Christens. Motion carried.
Management of HPC Documents – the City is still working on this.
Second Historic District – we must send a letter of intent to the State Historical Society that we are interested and that we intend to make an application for grant funding to do a National Historic Register application. Motion by John Decker that we send a letter of intent to apply for a Certified Local Government Grant. Second by Steve Culbertson. Motion carried.
Jim McGoey said that he and Ruth Ann Montgomery have discussed updating the visual record of the current historic district. He asked if the new survey included new photos of all the houses or just the contributing houses in the district. John will follow up with Tim Heggland on this. If photos do need to be taken Jim McGoey volunteered to take more photos.
Historic Landmarks – the new owners of Millie Tait’s house on Garfield are planning to do some restoration work on the home and are interested in applying for historic preservation tax credits. John has referred them to the resurvey document and they may be interested in applying for local landmark status.
There were no comments and concerns.
Motion to adjourn by Culbertson. Second by Wessels. Motion carried.
The minutes of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission are not official until approved by the Commission.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Minutes: Finance : March 6, 2008
City of Evansville
Finance & Labor Relations Committee
Regular Meeting
Thursday, March 6, 2008, 5:30 pm
City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin
MINUTES
I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm by Chair Tom Cothard.
II. Roll Call. Present: Chair Cothard and Alderpersons Mason Braunschweig and Diane Roberts. Also present: Mayor Sandy Decker and Administrator Dan Wietecha.
III. Approve Agenda. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion approved unanimously.
IV. Minutes of February 7, 2008, Meeting. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to waive the reading of and to approve the minutes as presented. Motion approved unanimously.
V. Citizen Appearances. None.
VI. Water and Light Bills. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to approve the Water and Light bills in the amount of $527,760.45 and authorize their payment. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
VII. City Bills. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to approve the City bills in the amount of $2,833,523.15 and authorize their payment. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
VIII. Closed Session. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to meet in closed session under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c) to discuss hiring for the Finance Director position; under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(e) to discuss negotiation of union contracts; and under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c) to discuss non-represented employee performance evaluations, contracts, and wages. Motion passed unanimously. After discussion, the Committee returned to open session.
IX. New Business:
a. Police Officers Contract. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to recommend to Common Council approval of the 2008-2010 Agreement with the Wisconsin Professional Police Association. Motion approved unanimously.
b. Police Supervisors Contract. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to recommend to Common Council approval of the 2008-2010 Agreement with the Evansville Supervisory Association. Motion approved unanimously.
c. City Administrator Salary. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to recommend to Common Council approval of a 3.0% increase in the city administrator’s annual salary from $63,500.00 to $65,405.00, retroactive to January 1, 2008. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
d. Capital Budget Amendment. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to recommend to Common Council adoption of Resolution 2008-04, Approving Amendments to 2008 Capital Budget. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
e. Advanced Funds to Stormwater Utility. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to recommend to Common Council adoption of Resolution 2008-05, Intent to Reimburse City Funds Advanced for Purposes of a Stormwater Utility. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
f. April Meeting Date. The Committee noted that its April 3rd meeting being early in the month, along with elections and a meeting of Common Council as the Committee of the Whole the same week, may result in a tight schedule.
X. Adjournment. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to adjourn. Motion approve unanimously at 5:55.
Finance & Labor Relations Committee
Regular Meeting
Thursday, March 6, 2008, 5:30 pm
City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin
MINUTES
I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm by Chair Tom Cothard.
II. Roll Call. Present: Chair Cothard and Alderpersons Mason Braunschweig and Diane Roberts. Also present: Mayor Sandy Decker and Administrator Dan Wietecha.
III. Approve Agenda. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion approved unanimously.
IV. Minutes of February 7, 2008, Meeting. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to waive the reading of and to approve the minutes as presented. Motion approved unanimously.
V. Citizen Appearances. None.
VI. Water and Light Bills. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to approve the Water and Light bills in the amount of $527,760.45 and authorize their payment. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
VII. City Bills. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to approve the City bills in the amount of $2,833,523.15 and authorize their payment. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
VIII. Closed Session. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to meet in closed session under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c) to discuss hiring for the Finance Director position; under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(e) to discuss negotiation of union contracts; and under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c) to discuss non-represented employee performance evaluations, contracts, and wages. Motion passed unanimously. After discussion, the Committee returned to open session.
IX. New Business:
a. Police Officers Contract. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to recommend to Common Council approval of the 2008-2010 Agreement with the Wisconsin Professional Police Association. Motion approved unanimously.
b. Police Supervisors Contract. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to recommend to Common Council approval of the 2008-2010 Agreement with the Evansville Supervisory Association. Motion approved unanimously.
c. City Administrator Salary. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to recommend to Common Council approval of a 3.0% increase in the city administrator’s annual salary from $63,500.00 to $65,405.00, retroactive to January 1, 2008. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
d. Capital Budget Amendment. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to recommend to Common Council adoption of Resolution 2008-04, Approving Amendments to 2008 Capital Budget. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
e. Advanced Funds to Stormwater Utility. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to recommend to Common Council adoption of Resolution 2008-05, Intent to Reimburse City Funds Advanced for Purposes of a Stormwater Utility. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
f. April Meeting Date. The Committee noted that its April 3rd meeting being early in the month, along with elections and a meeting of Common Council as the Committee of the Whole the same week, may result in a tight schedule.
X. Adjournment. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to adjourn. Motion approve unanimously at 5:55.
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