Common Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 8, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
City Hall,
MINUTES
1. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor
2. Roll call. Members present: Mayor Sandy Decker, Alderpersons Mason Braunschweig, Tom Cothard, Todd Culbertson, Barb Jacobson, Janis Ringhand, Diane Roberts, Dennis Wessels, and Tony Wyse. Others present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha, City Clerk Judy Walton, Consigny Law Office Attorney Mike Faust, Municipal Judge Tom Alisankus, Kelly Gildner from The Review, Rod Courtier from S.O.L.E., and Greg Johnson from Ehlers & Associates.
3. Approval of Agenda. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts to move Item 9D to Item 6E and approve the agenda. Motion approved unanimously.
4. Approval of Minutes. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig to waive the reading of the minutes of the August 11, 2009 regular meeting and to approve them as presented. Motion approved unanimously.
5. Citizen appearances.
A. SOLE. Rod Courtier stated they are looking for help for the upcoming fish stocking of 3-5” bluegill, crappie and perch (6,000 of each). Trout Unlimited may be available to assist. He added that there is a large amount of different sized minnows, a result of the prior stocking. He inquired about the algae on the lake and Ringhand explained that this is a natural occurrence that should clear up in a couple of years.
6. Reports of Committees.
A. Plan Commission Report. None
B. Finance and Labor Relations Committee Report.
(1). Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig to approve the Water & Light bills and authorize their payment in the amount of $582,118.83. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
(2). Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig to approve the City bills and authorize their payment in the amount of $283,451.11. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
(3). Cothard made a motion, seconded by Roberts to approve calculation of sanitary sewer charges per Item C which has 60% Debt going to variable rate. Wietecha reviewed with Council the existing annual cost per residence and three options for the new cost. The Public Works and Finance Committees had recommended Item C of his handout, $5.52/month + $4.65/1,000 gal. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
C. Public Safety Committee Report. None
D. Public Works Committee Report. None
E. Water & Light Committee Report.
9D – Cothard made a motion, seconded by Roberts to approve Resolution 2009-23 Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $945,000 Water and Electric System Revenue Bonds of the City of Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin, and Providing for the Payment of the Bonds and Other Details With Respect to the Bonds. Greg Johnson reviewed the sales results. A lower interest rate and lower issuance expenses reduced the bond amount to $935,000. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts to amend the motion by changing the amount from $945,000 to $935,000. Motion approved unanimously. Main motion, as amended, approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
F. Economic Development Committee Report. None
G. Redevelopment Authority Report. Wietecha stated there will be a ground breaking ceremony for the rehabilitation of the Dave Mosher building on Thursday morning.
H. Parks and Recreation Board Report. Ringhand stated they will be receiving a price list for prairie plantings. Improvement and beautification funds are available through the Antes Family Foundation.
I. Historic Preservation Commission Report. None
J. Fire District Report. None
K. Police Commission Report. None
L. Evansville-Union Implementation Committee Report. Ringhand stated the joint maps have been sent back to the engineer for corrections.
M. Youth Center Advisory Board Report. None
N. Energy Independence Team Report. None
O. Library Board/Liaison Report. Wyse stated they are aggressively working on solving their computer needs and cutting back on budgeted expenses.
7. Unfinished Business. None
8. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor.
A. Mayor Decker presented her Proclamation for National Friends of the Library Week, which will be the week of October 18-24, 2009.
9. Communications from the City Administrator.
A. Wietecha reminded Council of the budget presentations on Wednesday, September 16, at 6:30 p.m.
B. Wietecha reminded Council of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities annual conference October 14-16.
C. Wietecha updated Council on the status of eminent domain proceedings. Appraisals were received and copies sent certified mail to the property owners. They have 60 days to respond.
D. Moved to Item 6E
10. New Business. None
11. Introduction of New Ordinances.
A. Braunschweig presented the first reading of Ordinance 2009-07, Adopting Alternative Payment Method. [Sponsors Cothard and Braunschweig].
12. Motion to adjourn. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts to adjourn at 7:09 p.m. Motion approved unanimously.
Prepared by Judy Walton, City Clerk
The minutes are not official until approved by the Common Council at their next regular meeting.
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