Minutes; Common Council: January 2010

Common Council

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 6:30 p.m.
City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI

MINUTES

1. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Sandy Decker.

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, City Attorney Mark Kopp, and Kelly Gildner of The Review.

3. Approval of Agenda. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Cothard to approve the agenda. Motion approved 8-0.

4. Approval of Minutes. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Ringhand to waive the reading of the minutes of the December 8, 2009, regular meeting and to approve them as presented. Decker noted that the date in Item 6N should be changed from December 7 to December 17. Motion, with correction, approved 8-0.

5. Citizen appearances.
A. SOLE. None

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 accept the Water & Light bills as presented in the amount of $671,322.24. Motion approved 8-0 on a roll call vote.

(2). Cothard made a motion, seconded by Roberts to accept the City bills as presented in the amount of $876,787.29. Motion approved 8-0 on a roll call vote.

(3). Cothard made a motion, seconded by Culbertson to approve agreement with YMCA of Northern Rock County for operation of youth program (revised proposal from YMCA, no recommendation from FLR). Braunschweig stated the City budgeted a 29% cut in funds, yet the YMCA is proposing a contract that has a 49% cut in services. Council discussed the effects the service cuts would have and suggested alternative school sponsored programs. Council stated they needed more information in order to make a decision and no vote was taken on the original motion. Decker volunteered to attend the Youth Center meeting on Monday, December 18th. In addition, a member of the Youth Center and the School District would be invited to the February Council meeting. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Ringhand to table the item until the February meeting. Motion approved 8-0.

(4). Cothard made a motion, seconded by Roberts to approve Resolution 2010-01, Approving Year-End Amendments to the 2009 Budget and New-Year Amendments to the 2010 Budget. Wietecha stated that the amendment for the Police Building Improvements for garage doors that was recommended by the Public Safety Committee and appeared on the draft resolution presented to the Finance Committee was removed from the resolution. The Finance Committee recommended researching alternative remedies and securing firm costs. Motion approved 8-0 on a roll call vote.

(5). Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig to approve Amendment to Development Agreement for Westfield Meadows. Ringhand asked if amendments for other developer agreements would be presented to Council in the future and Wietecha stated he is anticipating that. Motion approved 8-0 on a roll call vote.

C. Public Safety Committee Report.
(1). Roberts made a motion, seconded by Cothard to approve 2010 Intergovernmental Emergency Ambulance Service Contract with the Towns of Union, Porter, Magnolia and Brooklyn. Wessels stated that this is a routine contract done annually. Wietecha added that there is a slight change regarding liability. Motion approved 8-0 on a roll call vote.

D. Public Works Committee Report. None

E. Water & Light Committee Report. None

F. Economic Development Committee Report. None

G. Redevelopment Authority Report. None

H. Parks and Recreation Board Report. None

I. Historic Preservation Commission Report. Wessels stated there is a special meeting on January 13, 2010 at the Eager Free Public Library.

J. Fire District Report. None

K. Police Commission Report. None

L. Evansville-Union Implementation Committee Report. None

M. Youth Center Advisory Board Report. None

N. Energy Independence Team Report. Decker stated the final report was filed on December 31st.

O. Library Board/Liaison Report. Wyse stated they finished the year within budget. They have entered into a contract for their computer support needs.



7. Unfinished Business.
A. Braunschweig presented the second reading and made a motion, seconded by Ringhand to adopt Ordinance 2009-10, Amending Zoning Code Regarding Site Plan Review and Approval. [Recommended by Plan Commission]. Motion approved 8-0.

B. Roberts presented the second reading and made a motion, seconded by Cothard to adopt Ordinance 2009-12, Regulating All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). [Sponsors Roberts and Wessels]. Braunschweig reviewed Section 23.33 of the Wisconsin Statutes with Council, pointing out that most of the violations are enforceable at the state level. He added that this ordinance would hinder those that use ATV’s for snowplowing. Motion failed 1-7, with Wessels voting in favor.

8. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor. Decker suggested a Committee of the Whole meeting be scheduled, possibly in March, to do some strategic planning and prioritizing for future budgets.

9. Communications from the City Administrator.
A. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Cothard Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, Chapter 893.80(1g), to disallow claim of John and Sherry Crull against the City of Evansville. Motion approved 8-0 on a roll call vote.

10. New Business. None

11. Introduction of New Ordinances. None

12. Eminent Domain Proceedings.
A. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig to move to closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(e) to deliberate the purchase of public properties. Motion approved 8-0 on a roll call vote at 7:28 p.m. No action, other than the following motion to return to open session, was taken in closed session. Ringhand made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig to return to open session. Motion approved 8-0 on a roll call vote at 7:52 p.m.

B. In open session: Possible motion regarding the purchase of public properties. No motion.

13. Meeting Reminders.
A. Decker stated the Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin legislative rally is on January 27, 2010 at 9:15.

B. Decker stated the League of Wisconsin Municipalities Lobbying Corps next meeting is February 17, 2010.

14. Motion to adjourn. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. Motion approved 8-0.

Prepared by Judy Walton, City Clerk

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