Public Safety Committee
Wednesday, August 6, 2008 6:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting
Evansville City Hall Council Room
31 S Madison Street
MINUTES
1. Call to Order – meeting was called to order at 6 p.m.
2. Roll Call – Members present were Chairperson Diane Roberts, Alderperson Dennis Wessels, Police Chief Scott McElroy, EMS Coordinator Mary Beaver. Others present: Mayor Sandra Decker
3. Motion by Wessels, seconded by Roberts to amend the July 2, 2008 minutes to remove Mayor Decker and City Administrator Dan Wietecha from the roll call. Motion passed. Motion by Wessels, seconded by Roberts, to approve the amended July 2, 2008 minutes as printed.
4. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed - None
5. Evansville Police Report – Chief McElroy reported that in July 2008 the department had 1056 calls for service, up from the 797 calls in 2007. There were 95 license plate transactions for the month of July.
A draft of the Police Department Budget was given to committee members to review. Chief stated they sold rifles and have an agreement they will receive Beloit rifles with $200 given to Evansville Police Department.
Police Department Policy update was forwarded to our insurance carrier for review. Chief checked on progress and they were almost done with minor changes.
Evansville Co-op Student, Alicia Stadt, will begin working on August 11, 2008.
Assessment is ongoing for Part-time officers. Chief reports that the Disaster Plan is currently being updated.
6. Evansville Medical Service Report – Coordinator Beaver reported that there were 208 runs to date, with three runs for 811 with 25 runs total for July 2008. Both ambulances were inspected by the State Patrol last Thursday and both passed inspection. Beaver presented the EMS capital/operational budget for the committee’s review.
7. Old Business – Motion by Roberts, second by Wessels, to approve the denied operator’s license for Mary L Allen. Motion passed.
8. New Business –
a. Committee discussed the yield and dead end sign at the end of Main and Wyler Street. They will revisit this at the September meeting. Police Department will check their complaints to see if they have any in this area and report back at the next meeting.
b. Committee discussed the addressing issues of Water and North Water Streets with no action.
c. Motion by Roberts, second by Wessels, to recommend to council to approve the amended Alcohol Beverage License for DL Holdings LLC changing the licensed premise from 609 East Main Street to 611 East Main Street, Evansville, WI 53536. Motion passed.
d. Evansville Community Partnership (ECP) presented their September Festival events. ECP is planning to have a tent on the gravel lot on the corner of South Union and East Main Streets. They will have live music from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. A farmer’s market, food and beverage (including beer and wine tasting) will be available. McElroy recommended that ECP present a bartender’s list to be approved by committee at the next meeting. ECP left a festival flyer with the committee.
e. Motion by Roberts, second by Wessels, to approve operator’s licenses for: Kathryn M. Hamilton, Susan A. Crans-Hunt, Amy S. Brigham, Amanda M. Beaver, Sara E. Luchsinger, Robert J. Wiemiller, Erin R. Bakken and Lori A. Hellenbrand, Motion passed.
9. Motion by Wessels, second by Roberts, to adjourn the meeting. The next meeting will be September 3 at 6 p.m.
Submitted by Diane Roberts, Chairperson
These minutes are not official until approved by Public Safety at their next regular meeting
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Minutes: Park Board: August 2008
PARK & RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2008, 6:00 P.M.
EVANSVILLE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Ringhand. Present were Jerry Krueger, Sue Merritt, Jeff Farnsworth, Fred Juergens, Rich Modaff, Janis Ringhand, Ray Anderson and Rick Hamacher. Absent: Ron Carlsen.
Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the July 14, 2008 meeting and approve them as printed by Juergens/Modaff, unanimous.
Approved the agenda as printed on a Juergens/Modaff motion, unanimous.
Citizen appearances: Al Trawicki, 5030 N Coon Island Rd., and John Sornson, 249 Franklin St., representing the American Legion. They would like to use the concession stand by the lower ball diamond on Friday evenings for food sales next year, hours would be 6-10:00 p.m. They would like to know the rental fee (if any), utility expense, reservation schedule and any other issues that may arise.
Chris Roberts, Hillside Ct., regarding landscaping and walkway from Hillside Ct. to the West Side Park. Recommend that the Park Maintenance find out about a temporary gravel walkway. Landscaping is pending.
SOLE – Gib Wiedenhoeft reported that ditching is ongoing, springs are increasing in size and #’s.
A League of Their Own – Helen Busse reported on team progress. Presented budget request for next year, including equipment and request for 2 umpires during home games at a cost of $20.00 each per game for 4 games, total of $160.00.
ECP – Dream Park – Rebecca De Marb presented a brochure that shows playground equipment. This project would be a community funded and constructed project. Information only.
Eagle Scout Project – West Side Park Trees – Pierson Calley presented a plan to seek donations of/for ornamental and native trees for the park. Concept plan approved on a Modaff/Merritt motion, with consultation from Public Works Committee and Park Maintenance Director, unanimous.
Soccer Board – Amy Eager reported on progress of Soccer League. Requested Porta Pot for the Fall League, 2 months at a cost of approximately $90.00, approved on a Modaff/Farnsworth motion, full expense or minimum of 50% of cost, unanimous. Requested information regarding watering of fields, maintenance, reservation schedule and signage for park.
Ball Field Banners/Advertising – Request from Bank of Evansville for advertising in the ball field area. Discussion on sign ordinance, charges, storage during off season. Will check with City Administrator to clarify current rules and regulations. Juergens/Krueger motion to support selling advertising on the fence in lower diamond, in concept, pending research on regulations, charges and other rules, by January 2009, passed 5 – 1.
Budget discussion – Ringhand reported on Capital Budget for 2009 and beyond. West Side Park has been changed from $475,000 in 2009 and $500,000 in 2010, to $200,000 per year for the next 5 years; Lake Leota dredging is in budget for 2009 for $2.5 million; stone walls in Allens Creek for $50,000 per year for the next 5 years; undesignated park & pool projects for $50,000 per year for the next 5 years; solar panel final stage request for $10,000.00. Rick Hamacher informed the Board that the solar panels will run $20,000.00, we will request an addition $10,000.00. Requested operating expense increase of 2% across the board.
Ray Anderson requested $7,000.00 to change the fencing and ball field layout for upper diamond, per bid from Lemke fencing. Baseball Youth of Evansville may donated some of the funding.
Discussion on ball diamond reservation policy – Consider adding 4th of July Committee to Sec. 86-6 (e). No action taken at this time, further review in coming months.
Discussion on naming West Side Park – Ray Anderson informed the Board that a sign has been ordered with the name “West Side Park” on it. There were discussions in the past regarding a name and nothing was done officially. On a Krueger/Juergens motion, we recommend that the official name “West Side Park” be recorded for the park, unanimous.
Discussion on a ribbon cutting ceremony for the West Side Park – will check with Mayor Decker for date availability on a Saturday during September or October before or after a soccer game. Ringhand will put a press release in the Review stating that the park is now open and a grand opening ceremony will be held in the future.
Chairs report – Ringhand reported that FEMA will cover some of the cost of the stone wall near the dam in Lake Leota that was destroyed in flooding this spring.
Park Maintenance Supervisor report – Ray reported that the grind rail is installed in the skateboard park. Merritt requested that a ramp be moved, Ray will attend to that.
West Side Park is reported to be very busy since opening. More graffiti reported in Leota Park, reported to PD. Ray will take care of weeds in the sand area of Franklin Park.
Aquatics report – Rick Hamacher reported that numbers were up in July, will stay open thru August with a skeleton crew. Park store is closed, candy is sold from pool. The floor in the store is being stripped and caulked. Rick shared a letter from the YMCA regarding newly trained instructors for the pool.
New Business – request a water hydrant or hook up in the West Side Park that can accommodate a water cannon, for watering soccer fields.
Adjourned on a Modaff/Merritt motion at 8:00 p.m.
Next meeting September 15, 2008, 6:00 p.m. Council Chamber.
MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2008, 6:00 P.M.
EVANSVILLE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Ringhand. Present were Jerry Krueger, Sue Merritt, Jeff Farnsworth, Fred Juergens, Rich Modaff, Janis Ringhand, Ray Anderson and Rick Hamacher. Absent: Ron Carlsen.
Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the July 14, 2008 meeting and approve them as printed by Juergens/Modaff, unanimous.
Approved the agenda as printed on a Juergens/Modaff motion, unanimous.
Citizen appearances: Al Trawicki, 5030 N Coon Island Rd., and John Sornson, 249 Franklin St., representing the American Legion. They would like to use the concession stand by the lower ball diamond on Friday evenings for food sales next year, hours would be 6-10:00 p.m. They would like to know the rental fee (if any), utility expense, reservation schedule and any other issues that may arise.
Chris Roberts, Hillside Ct., regarding landscaping and walkway from Hillside Ct. to the West Side Park. Recommend that the Park Maintenance find out about a temporary gravel walkway. Landscaping is pending.
SOLE – Gib Wiedenhoeft reported that ditching is ongoing, springs are increasing in size and #’s.
A League of Their Own – Helen Busse reported on team progress. Presented budget request for next year, including equipment and request for 2 umpires during home games at a cost of $20.00 each per game for 4 games, total of $160.00.
ECP – Dream Park – Rebecca De Marb presented a brochure that shows playground equipment. This project would be a community funded and constructed project. Information only.
Eagle Scout Project – West Side Park Trees – Pierson Calley presented a plan to seek donations of/for ornamental and native trees for the park. Concept plan approved on a Modaff/Merritt motion, with consultation from Public Works Committee and Park Maintenance Director, unanimous.
Soccer Board – Amy Eager reported on progress of Soccer League. Requested Porta Pot for the Fall League, 2 months at a cost of approximately $90.00, approved on a Modaff/Farnsworth motion, full expense or minimum of 50% of cost, unanimous. Requested information regarding watering of fields, maintenance, reservation schedule and signage for park.
Ball Field Banners/Advertising – Request from Bank of Evansville for advertising in the ball field area. Discussion on sign ordinance, charges, storage during off season. Will check with City Administrator to clarify current rules and regulations. Juergens/Krueger motion to support selling advertising on the fence in lower diamond, in concept, pending research on regulations, charges and other rules, by January 2009, passed 5 – 1.
Budget discussion – Ringhand reported on Capital Budget for 2009 and beyond. West Side Park has been changed from $475,000 in 2009 and $500,000 in 2010, to $200,000 per year for the next 5 years; Lake Leota dredging is in budget for 2009 for $2.5 million; stone walls in Allens Creek for $50,000 per year for the next 5 years; undesignated park & pool projects for $50,000 per year for the next 5 years; solar panel final stage request for $10,000.00. Rick Hamacher informed the Board that the solar panels will run $20,000.00, we will request an addition $10,000.00. Requested operating expense increase of 2% across the board.
Ray Anderson requested $7,000.00 to change the fencing and ball field layout for upper diamond, per bid from Lemke fencing. Baseball Youth of Evansville may donated some of the funding.
Discussion on ball diamond reservation policy – Consider adding 4th of July Committee to Sec. 86-6 (e). No action taken at this time, further review in coming months.
Discussion on naming West Side Park – Ray Anderson informed the Board that a sign has been ordered with the name “West Side Park” on it. There were discussions in the past regarding a name and nothing was done officially. On a Krueger/Juergens motion, we recommend that the official name “West Side Park” be recorded for the park, unanimous.
Discussion on a ribbon cutting ceremony for the West Side Park – will check with Mayor Decker for date availability on a Saturday during September or October before or after a soccer game. Ringhand will put a press release in the Review stating that the park is now open and a grand opening ceremony will be held in the future.
Chairs report – Ringhand reported that FEMA will cover some of the cost of the stone wall near the dam in Lake Leota that was destroyed in flooding this spring.
Park Maintenance Supervisor report – Ray reported that the grind rail is installed in the skateboard park. Merritt requested that a ramp be moved, Ray will attend to that.
West Side Park is reported to be very busy since opening. More graffiti reported in Leota Park, reported to PD. Ray will take care of weeds in the sand area of Franklin Park.
Aquatics report – Rick Hamacher reported that numbers were up in July, will stay open thru August with a skeleton crew. Park store is closed, candy is sold from pool. The floor in the store is being stripped and caulked. Rick shared a letter from the YMCA regarding newly trained instructors for the pool.
New Business – request a water hydrant or hook up in the West Side Park that can accommodate a water cannon, for watering soccer fields.
Adjourned on a Modaff/Merritt motion at 8:00 p.m.
Next meeting September 15, 2008, 6:00 p.m. Council Chamber.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Minutes; Public Works: July 22, 2008
PUBLIC WORKS MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
Public Works Shop, 535 South Madison Street, Evansville, WI
MINUTES
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Braunschweig.
2. Roll Call, present: Mason Braunschweig, John Sornson, Janis Ringhand, PW Director Dave Wartenweiler, Engineer Dave Sauer, City Administrator Dan Wietecha, Mayor Sandy Decker and several citizens
3. Motion to approve the agenda on a Ringhand/Sornson motion, unanimous.
4. Motion to waive the reading and approve the minutes of the June 24th meeting on a Ringhand/Sornson motion, unanimous.
5. Citizen appearances – none.
6. Lake Leota – Citizen appearances by SOLE members Gib Wiedenhoeft, Rod Courtier, Jim Turner, Tom O’Brien, Milt Frome. City Administrator Wietecha stated that he has a meeting scheduled with a land owner that will play a key role, in the agreements to accept the sediment from Lake Leota. There are 2 major steps to be accomplished before moving forward – final cost estimates from Vierbicher and signed letters of intent from the property owners who will accept the sediment.
Discussion on a referendum, it would be advisory only, not binding. Information must be submitted to the county by September 23 to be on the ballot for November 4. Discussion on doing nothing, letting the lake refill naturally or letting go back to a stream were discussed, cost updates on all these situations need to be updated and made public. Awareness that the land can not be used for recreational playing fields or other park uses needs to be made public; there are springs and wetlands that prevent other uses of the lake bed.
7. Site plan review – none
8. Construction updates:
A. Main St. – Historic lights are being placed and should be working, additional lights have been installed on Liberty & W. Main Sts. Some Way finding signs need to be changed, in process. Striping on bricks is not guaranteed, would cost $10,000 to restripe, will be done in-house.
B. County Trk M – nothing
C. Capstone – nothing
D. Westfield Meadows – Dick Wolf questioned whether reviews of the current elevations
would be reviewed in light of all the rain and standing water in the area. Engineer Sauer assured that reviews and updates are routine and constant.
E. Madison St, (Hwy 59) – sidewalk, curb & gutter going in on Wednesday and Thursday; Thursday & Friday grading & binder, on schedule with all work.
9. Communication from City Engineer:
A. Main St. Bridge – open house July 10, no attendees. DOT scheduled work for June 2010; engineers approved a concrete rail that has a historic look.
B. J Lindemann & Hwy 14 roundabout – nothing
C. CMAR – grades dropped due to excess rains, will be corrected with new facility
D. Southgate pond (Vision & 6th St.) – Citizens Tom O’Brien, Jim Brooks & Mark Schnepper were present with concerns about the pond. It is currently pumped out, will install a “French Drain” until pump can be installed permanently, to resolve standing water issue. Temporary fencing will be checked into. Cost of installing pump and force main will be about $55-60,000.00 and will be done as drying permits.
Motion was made by Braunschweig, second by Sornson to recommend to Council we expend $60,000.00 for a permanent pump to resolve flooding at 6th & Vision pond. Unanimous.
E. Greenway re-grading – stakes are in place; work will be done weather permitting. Cost is in the $10-15,000.00 range.
F. WWTP Facility Plans – Engineer Sauer has a draft plan to go to DNR, Public Hearing will be noticed in early September. Energy efficient features will be incorporated into the
Building, current estimate is $2.5 – 3.5 million.
10. Communication of Public Works Director:
Request for dead end and stop signs at Wyler and Main, no action at this time.
A. Request change to ordinance for weed control, change height of grass to 8” and change method of serving notice.
B. Sidewalk at 17-19 S. 1st St., information only
C. Public Works Budget – reviewed budget issues, salaries increased 3.5% (Union contract) and 2% on most budget items.
D. Storm Water Utility Budget – same as 2007.
11. Discussed issues with house numbering on Water & North Water Sts., referred to Public Safety.
12. Old Business
A. West side water – as per above 9 D & E
B. Community Rating System – Good meeting on July 10, October date to get work done
13. Park & Rec:
Lake Leota referendum recommended by Park & Rec Board, tree planting in Franklin Park on a citizen request, update on West Side Park parking lot and play ground, safety at lower ball diamond discussed, League of their own budget discussed.
14. Motion to adjourn on a Braunschweig/Ringhand motion, unanimous
Next meeting August 26, 2008.
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
Public Works Shop, 535 South Madison Street, Evansville, WI
MINUTES
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Braunschweig.
2. Roll Call, present: Mason Braunschweig, John Sornson, Janis Ringhand, PW Director Dave Wartenweiler, Engineer Dave Sauer, City Administrator Dan Wietecha, Mayor Sandy Decker and several citizens
3. Motion to approve the agenda on a Ringhand/Sornson motion, unanimous.
4. Motion to waive the reading and approve the minutes of the June 24th meeting on a Ringhand/Sornson motion, unanimous.
5. Citizen appearances – none.
6. Lake Leota – Citizen appearances by SOLE members Gib Wiedenhoeft, Rod Courtier, Jim Turner, Tom O’Brien, Milt Frome. City Administrator Wietecha stated that he has a meeting scheduled with a land owner that will play a key role, in the agreements to accept the sediment from Lake Leota. There are 2 major steps to be accomplished before moving forward – final cost estimates from Vierbicher and signed letters of intent from the property owners who will accept the sediment.
Discussion on a referendum, it would be advisory only, not binding. Information must be submitted to the county by September 23 to be on the ballot for November 4. Discussion on doing nothing, letting the lake refill naturally or letting go back to a stream were discussed, cost updates on all these situations need to be updated and made public. Awareness that the land can not be used for recreational playing fields or other park uses needs to be made public; there are springs and wetlands that prevent other uses of the lake bed.
7. Site plan review – none
8. Construction updates:
A. Main St. – Historic lights are being placed and should be working, additional lights have been installed on Liberty & W. Main Sts. Some Way finding signs need to be changed, in process. Striping on bricks is not guaranteed, would cost $10,000 to restripe, will be done in-house.
B. County Trk M – nothing
C. Capstone – nothing
D. Westfield Meadows – Dick Wolf questioned whether reviews of the current elevations
would be reviewed in light of all the rain and standing water in the area. Engineer Sauer assured that reviews and updates are routine and constant.
E. Madison St, (Hwy 59) – sidewalk, curb & gutter going in on Wednesday and Thursday; Thursday & Friday grading & binder, on schedule with all work.
9. Communication from City Engineer:
A. Main St. Bridge – open house July 10, no attendees. DOT scheduled work for June 2010; engineers approved a concrete rail that has a historic look.
B. J Lindemann & Hwy 14 roundabout – nothing
C. CMAR – grades dropped due to excess rains, will be corrected with new facility
D. Southgate pond (Vision & 6th St.) – Citizens Tom O’Brien, Jim Brooks & Mark Schnepper were present with concerns about the pond. It is currently pumped out, will install a “French Drain” until pump can be installed permanently, to resolve standing water issue. Temporary fencing will be checked into. Cost of installing pump and force main will be about $55-60,000.00 and will be done as drying permits.
Motion was made by Braunschweig, second by Sornson to recommend to Council we expend $60,000.00 for a permanent pump to resolve flooding at 6th & Vision pond. Unanimous.
E. Greenway re-grading – stakes are in place; work will be done weather permitting. Cost is in the $10-15,000.00 range.
F. WWTP Facility Plans – Engineer Sauer has a draft plan to go to DNR, Public Hearing will be noticed in early September. Energy efficient features will be incorporated into the
Building, current estimate is $2.5 – 3.5 million.
10. Communication of Public Works Director:
Request for dead end and stop signs at Wyler and Main, no action at this time.
A. Request change to ordinance for weed control, change height of grass to 8” and change method of serving notice.
B. Sidewalk at 17-19 S. 1st St., information only
C. Public Works Budget – reviewed budget issues, salaries increased 3.5% (Union contract) and 2% on most budget items.
D. Storm Water Utility Budget – same as 2007.
11. Discussed issues with house numbering on Water & North Water Sts., referred to Public Safety.
12. Old Business
A. West side water – as per above 9 D & E
B. Community Rating System – Good meeting on July 10, October date to get work done
13. Park & Rec:
Lake Leota referendum recommended by Park & Rec Board, tree planting in Franklin Park on a citizen request, update on West Side Park parking lot and play ground, safety at lower ball diamond discussed, League of their own budget discussed.
14. Motion to adjourn on a Braunschweig/Ringhand motion, unanimous
Next meeting August 26, 2008.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Minutes; Historic Preservation: Wed. July 16, 2008
Evansville Historic Preservation Commission
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 7:00 P.M.
3rd Floor, City Hall
Minutes
Present: Dennis Wessels, Steve Christens, Steve Culbertson, Rick Schuch, Betsy Ahner, John Decker Absent: Rich Modaff
Also Present: Dan White, Sue Reese, Kathi Kemp, Mayor Decker
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by vice-chair Steve Christens. Motion by John Decker, second by Dennis Wessels to waive the reading of the June 18, 2008 minutes and approve them as read. Motion carried.
Applications – Appearances
32 W. Main Street - Sue Reese was present to explain that she would like to remove a shed and put up a two-car garage. The garage will be designed to match the house. John Decker encouraged her to consider using cement board rather than vinyl siding and to use a smooth finish rather than a wood grained one. It was also noted that architectural shingles tend to hold up better than standard shingles. Motion to approve the application by Decker, second by Wessels. Motion carried.
39 W. Main Street – Kathi Kemp, director of the Eager Free Public Library explained that a concrete step on the west side of the building and a planter at the front were deteriorating and needed to be replaced. The urns at each end of the planter are original to the building but the brickwork was done in the 1950’s, so is not original. The mason that she has contacted has found bricks that are a close match to the building and she would like to have the planter rebuilt. Commission members asked if she had consulted the Wisconsin State Historical Society, in case their permission is also required. She will contact Jim Sewell, a preservation architect there. Motion by Wessels to approve the application, contingent on approval by the WI Historical Society. Second by Steve Culbertson. Motion carried.
9 W. Main Street – Sign application by Helms. Rose was not present, but had been at the June meeting to explain the work. A vote could not be taken at that time because it wasn’t on the agenda. Motion by Steve Culbertson, second by Dennis Wessels. Motion carried.
Allen Creek Bridge – The State will replace this bridge in 2010 and are proposing a concrete railing for the length of the bridge. The plan also includes benches and street lights and the walls of the bridge will have stone facing like the current one. Commission members viewed four designs for the concrete railing and chose design A to recommend for use. Motion by Dennis Wessels, second by John Decker that we approve the application with the use of design A. Motion carried.
Old Business
1 E. Main Street - no news on if this project is going forward
33 S. Fourth Street- Motion by Decker to remove this from the table, second by Wessels. Motion carried. Motion by Rick Schuch to approve the application at 33 South 4th Street, second by Steve Culbertson. Vote split 3 –3. Application was not approved.
Adminstrative
Grove Society – John Decker reported that the open house on July 6 was successful. All of the stud walls are up except for the south wall and they are waiting for a bid on the cost of the ceiling joists. It is hoped the building will be ready by the end of September for ECP to move in. The museum committee has been working and has several display boards up in the Eager Building. They may need better lighting on the boards as it is rather shadowy in that area.
Redevelopment Authority – There are no new applications for the program. Plans are moving forward to hold a luncheon for property owners in the district to inform them of what the RDA can do to help with their expansion or building plans.
Plaque Program Applications – no new applications to consider. A plaque is now on the Historic Baker Office Building. There is a link on the HPC webpage to the application. Dan is working on getting the walking tour guide on the website and he has co-op students working on it.
Management of HPC Documents – nothing new to report
Additional Historic Districts – nothing new to report
Discussion of Historic Landmarks – nothing new to report
Other Business
Work is being done on the lights on East Main and the banners should be here next week. .
Motion to adjourn by Steve Culbertson, second by Dennis Wessels. Meeting adjourned.
The minutes of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission are not official until approved by the Commission.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 7:00 P.M.
3rd Floor, City Hall
Minutes
Present: Dennis Wessels, Steve Christens, Steve Culbertson, Rick Schuch, Betsy Ahner, John Decker Absent: Rich Modaff
Also Present: Dan White, Sue Reese, Kathi Kemp, Mayor Decker
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by vice-chair Steve Christens. Motion by John Decker, second by Dennis Wessels to waive the reading of the June 18, 2008 minutes and approve them as read. Motion carried.
Applications – Appearances
32 W. Main Street - Sue Reese was present to explain that she would like to remove a shed and put up a two-car garage. The garage will be designed to match the house. John Decker encouraged her to consider using cement board rather than vinyl siding and to use a smooth finish rather than a wood grained one. It was also noted that architectural shingles tend to hold up better than standard shingles. Motion to approve the application by Decker, second by Wessels. Motion carried.
39 W. Main Street – Kathi Kemp, director of the Eager Free Public Library explained that a concrete step on the west side of the building and a planter at the front were deteriorating and needed to be replaced. The urns at each end of the planter are original to the building but the brickwork was done in the 1950’s, so is not original. The mason that she has contacted has found bricks that are a close match to the building and she would like to have the planter rebuilt. Commission members asked if she had consulted the Wisconsin State Historical Society, in case their permission is also required. She will contact Jim Sewell, a preservation architect there. Motion by Wessels to approve the application, contingent on approval by the WI Historical Society. Second by Steve Culbertson. Motion carried.
9 W. Main Street – Sign application by Helms. Rose was not present, but had been at the June meeting to explain the work. A vote could not be taken at that time because it wasn’t on the agenda. Motion by Steve Culbertson, second by Dennis Wessels. Motion carried.
Allen Creek Bridge – The State will replace this bridge in 2010 and are proposing a concrete railing for the length of the bridge. The plan also includes benches and street lights and the walls of the bridge will have stone facing like the current one. Commission members viewed four designs for the concrete railing and chose design A to recommend for use. Motion by Dennis Wessels, second by John Decker that we approve the application with the use of design A. Motion carried.
Old Business
1 E. Main Street - no news on if this project is going forward
33 S. Fourth Street- Motion by Decker to remove this from the table, second by Wessels. Motion carried. Motion by Rick Schuch to approve the application at 33 South 4th Street, second by Steve Culbertson. Vote split 3 –3. Application was not approved.
Adminstrative
Grove Society – John Decker reported that the open house on July 6 was successful. All of the stud walls are up except for the south wall and they are waiting for a bid on the cost of the ceiling joists. It is hoped the building will be ready by the end of September for ECP to move in. The museum committee has been working and has several display boards up in the Eager Building. They may need better lighting on the boards as it is rather shadowy in that area.
Redevelopment Authority – There are no new applications for the program. Plans are moving forward to hold a luncheon for property owners in the district to inform them of what the RDA can do to help with their expansion or building plans.
Plaque Program Applications – no new applications to consider. A plaque is now on the Historic Baker Office Building. There is a link on the HPC webpage to the application. Dan is working on getting the walking tour guide on the website and he has co-op students working on it.
Management of HPC Documents – nothing new to report
Additional Historic Districts – nothing new to report
Discussion of Historic Landmarks – nothing new to report
Other Business
Work is being done on the lights on East Main and the banners should be here next week. .
Motion to adjourn by Steve Culbertson, second by Dennis Wessels. Meeting adjourned.
The minutes of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission are not official until approved by the Commission.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Minutes; Finance: August 2008
City of Evansville
Finance & Labor Relations Committee
Regular Meeting
Thursday, August 7, 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: Alderpersons Tom Cothard, Mason Braunschweig and Diane Roberts. Also present: Mayor Sandy Decker, Finance Director Lisa Novinska, Administrator Dan Wietecha, Auditor Kevin Krysinski and members of the public.
III. Approve Agenda. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion approved unanimously.
IV. Minutes of July 3, 2008, Meeting. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to waive the reading of and to approve the minutes as presented. Motion approved unanimously.
V. Citizen Appearances.
a. Lake Leota Dredging. Gib Wiedenhoeft, on behalf of the SOLE organization, urge the Committee to keep funding for the dredging project in the 2009 budget. The Committee read an email from Park Board Chair Janis Ringhand who also encouraged keeping the funding in the budget.
b. Municipal Court Staffing. Dick Woulfe of the Evansville Observer said that he receives court results from other municipal courts much faster than Evansville. He asked that additional staffing for the court be considered during the budget process.
VI. Water and Light Bills. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to approve the Water and Light bills in the amount of $632,444.65 and authorize their payment. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
VII. City Bills. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to approve the City bills in the amount of $1,010,479.76 and authorize their payment. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
VIII. Unfinished Business. None.
IX. New Business:
a. 2007 Audit. Krysinski presented the audit and the accompanying management letter. He noted that conducting the audit had posed some difficulties since the city was transitioning between finance directors but the books were in good shape. Having several capital projects allocated over multiple funds was also challenging; he suggested handling such projects in a single capital projects fund in the future. He also noted the single audit that was performed as a matter of compliance for federal funding that the city had received.
b. 2009 Budget. Wietecha said that the various committee and department budget requests are due by the end of next week. He also pointed out that several items new to the 2009 budget were outlined in a memo.
c. 2008 Stormwater Utility Budget. Novinska presented the proposed budget for the remainder of the year based on expenses and projects that had been identified during the discussion about creating the utility. She noted that Public Works Superintendent had recommended increasing the line item for the Southgate Pond project to $75,000. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to recommend to Common Council approval of the 2008 Stormwater Utility Budget with the increase. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
d. Lineman Job Descriptions. Wietecha indicated that he is discussing with the Teamsters a tiered job description since the lineman has a four year training program and there should be some recognition of the differences between the apprentice and journeyman levels. He said that being short-staffed at the journeyman level is resulting in a couple linemen being over-worked; he is also discussing with the Teamsters ways to alleviate the on-call rotation.
e. Contract Professional Staff. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to meet in closed session per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c) to evaluate performance of contract professional staff and to not reconvene in open session. Motion approved unanimously at 6:15 pm.
X. Adjournment. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn. Motion approved unanimously at 6:30 pm.
Finance & Labor Relations Committee
Regular Meeting
Thursday, August 7, 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: Alderpersons Tom Cothard, Mason Braunschweig and Diane Roberts. Also present: Mayor Sandy Decker, Finance Director Lisa Novinska, Administrator Dan Wietecha, Auditor Kevin Krysinski and members of the public.
III. Approve Agenda. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion approved unanimously.
IV. Minutes of July 3, 2008, Meeting. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to waive the reading of and to approve the minutes as presented. Motion approved unanimously.
V. Citizen Appearances.
a. Lake Leota Dredging. Gib Wiedenhoeft, on behalf of the SOLE organization, urge the Committee to keep funding for the dredging project in the 2009 budget. The Committee read an email from Park Board Chair Janis Ringhand who also encouraged keeping the funding in the budget.
b. Municipal Court Staffing. Dick Woulfe of the Evansville Observer said that he receives court results from other municipal courts much faster than Evansville. He asked that additional staffing for the court be considered during the budget process.
VI. Water and Light Bills. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to approve the Water and Light bills in the amount of $632,444.65 and authorize their payment. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
VII. City Bills. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to approve the City bills in the amount of $1,010,479.76 and authorize their payment. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
VIII. Unfinished Business. None.
IX. New Business:
a. 2007 Audit. Krysinski presented the audit and the accompanying management letter. He noted that conducting the audit had posed some difficulties since the city was transitioning between finance directors but the books were in good shape. Having several capital projects allocated over multiple funds was also challenging; he suggested handling such projects in a single capital projects fund in the future. He also noted the single audit that was performed as a matter of compliance for federal funding that the city had received.
b. 2009 Budget. Wietecha said that the various committee and department budget requests are due by the end of next week. He also pointed out that several items new to the 2009 budget were outlined in a memo.
c. 2008 Stormwater Utility Budget. Novinska presented the proposed budget for the remainder of the year based on expenses and projects that had been identified during the discussion about creating the utility. She noted that Public Works Superintendent had recommended increasing the line item for the Southgate Pond project to $75,000. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to recommend to Common Council approval of the 2008 Stormwater Utility Budget with the increase. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
d. Lineman Job Descriptions. Wietecha indicated that he is discussing with the Teamsters a tiered job description since the lineman has a four year training program and there should be some recognition of the differences between the apprentice and journeyman levels. He said that being short-staffed at the journeyman level is resulting in a couple linemen being over-worked; he is also discussing with the Teamsters ways to alleviate the on-call rotation.
e. Contract Professional Staff. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to meet in closed session per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c) to evaluate performance of contract professional staff and to not reconvene in open session. Motion approved unanimously at 6:15 pm.
X. Adjournment. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn. Motion approved unanimously at 6:30 pm.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Minutes; Public Safety: July 2, 2008
Public Safety Committee
Wednesday July 2nd, 2008
Regular Meeting
Evansville City Hall Council Room
31 S Madison Street
MINUTES
1. Call to Order—Meeting was called to order at 6:15 p.m.
2. Roll Call—Members present: Chairperson Roberts, Alderpersons Sornson and Wessels, Mary
Beaver, EMS Coordinator, Scott McElroy, Police Chief, Dan Wietecha, City Administrator, and Sandy Decker, Mayor.
3. Motion by Roberts, seconded by Sornson to approve the June 4, 2008 minutes as printed. Motion passed.
4. Citizen Appearances other than agenda items— None
5. Evansville Police Report—Chief McElroy stated that there were 988 calls for service, an increase
of 188 from last year. There were 80 vehicle license plate registrations in June 2008. There are 13 eligible for part-time and full-time positions, while two officers finished field training.
6. Evansville Medical Service Report—Mary Beaver, EMS Coordinator stated that there were 20
runs in June and 183 runs to date. Policy update is almost done.
7. Old Business –
a. Chief McElroy will not have an escort for the Blues Band by Police. Tom Calley was contacted regarding this.
8. New Business –
a. Motion to approve Police Departments Budget Amendment per Wietecha. Motion by Roberts, seconded by Wessels, to approve the Police Department Budget Amendments. Motion passed.
b. Committee discussed the $25,000 for remodeling, squad car purchase and upgrading the computers in squads.
c. Motion by Wessels, seconded by Roberts to approve the purchase of Beloit rifles and sell old police rifles through a broker. Police Department will be purchasing 4 rifles at $750 each. Motion passed on a role call vote.
d. Motion by Roberts, seconded by Sornson to approve the change of agent for Landmark Cooperative Services to Dennis E Balk. Motion passed on a role call vote.
e. Motion to approve Provisional/Operator License Application(s):
i. Motion by Roberts, seconded by Sornson to approve the Operator License Applications for Laura L Bowman and Jeff Farnsworth. Motion passed on a role call vote.
ii. Motion by Roberts, seconded by Wessels to approve the Operator License Application for Mary L Allen. Motion failed on a role call vote. Committee is directing the City Clerk’s Office to invite applicant to attend the next meeting to reconsider the application because of inaccurate application.
10. Next meeting date is August 6th, 2008 at 6:00 pm. Motion by Wessels, seconded by Sornson to adjourn at Motion Passed.
Submitted by Diane Roberts, Chairperson
These minutes are not official until approved by Public Safety at their next regular meeting
Wednesday July 2nd, 2008
Regular Meeting
Evansville City Hall Council Room
31 S Madison Street
MINUTES
1. Call to Order—Meeting was called to order at 6:15 p.m.
2. Roll Call—Members present: Chairperson Roberts, Alderpersons Sornson and Wessels, Mary
Beaver, EMS Coordinator, Scott McElroy, Police Chief, Dan Wietecha, City Administrator, and Sandy Decker, Mayor.
3. Motion by Roberts, seconded by Sornson to approve the June 4, 2008 minutes as printed. Motion passed.
4. Citizen Appearances other than agenda items— None
5. Evansville Police Report—Chief McElroy stated that there were 988 calls for service, an increase
of 188 from last year. There were 80 vehicle license plate registrations in June 2008. There are 13 eligible for part-time and full-time positions, while two officers finished field training.
6. Evansville Medical Service Report—Mary Beaver, EMS Coordinator stated that there were 20
runs in June and 183 runs to date. Policy update is almost done.
7. Old Business –
a. Chief McElroy will not have an escort for the Blues Band by Police. Tom Calley was contacted regarding this.
8. New Business –
a. Motion to approve Police Departments Budget Amendment per Wietecha. Motion by Roberts, seconded by Wessels, to approve the Police Department Budget Amendments. Motion passed.
b. Committee discussed the $25,000 for remodeling, squad car purchase and upgrading the computers in squads.
c. Motion by Wessels, seconded by Roberts to approve the purchase of Beloit rifles and sell old police rifles through a broker. Police Department will be purchasing 4 rifles at $750 each. Motion passed on a role call vote.
d. Motion by Roberts, seconded by Sornson to approve the change of agent for Landmark Cooperative Services to Dennis E Balk. Motion passed on a role call vote.
e. Motion to approve Provisional/Operator License Application(s):
i. Motion by Roberts, seconded by Sornson to approve the Operator License Applications for Laura L Bowman and Jeff Farnsworth. Motion passed on a role call vote.
ii. Motion by Roberts, seconded by Wessels to approve the Operator License Application for Mary L Allen. Motion failed on a role call vote. Committee is directing the City Clerk’s Office to invite applicant to attend the next meeting to reconsider the application because of inaccurate application.
10. Next meeting date is August 6th, 2008 at 6:00 pm. Motion by Wessels, seconded by Sornson to adjourn at Motion Passed.
Submitted by Diane Roberts, Chairperson
These minutes are not official until approved by Public Safety at their next regular meeting
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