PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 6:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting
Evansville City Hall Council Room
31 S Madison Street
MINUTES
1. Call to Order – The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. by Chair/Alderperson Wessels.
2. Roll Call – Chair/Alderperson Wessels conducted a roll call. The following persons were present: Alderperson Jacobson, Alderperson Ringhand Absent, Police Chief Scott McElroy, EMT Zachory Beaver, and City Administrator Dan Wietecha.
3. Approval of Agenda – Motion by Wessels, seconded by Jacobson, to approve the agenda as printed. Motion passed.
4. Motion by Jacobson, second by Wessels, to approve the October 6, 2010 regular meeting minutes as printed. Motion passed
5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed – City Administrator mentioned to the committee and staff that annual employee performance reviews will be coming up next month. The committee is to notify him if they have anything to add to the reviews.
6. Old Business - None
7. New Business
a. Motion to approve Operator’s License Applications for: None
b. Motion by Wessels, seconded by Jacobson, to approve the Class “B”/”Class B” Retailer’s (Picnic) Wine License application for Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin-Evansville Fund for the Evansville Fund Grant Ceremony November 16, 2010 at the Heights of Evansville Manor, 201 North Fourth Street, Evansville WI with attached Temporary Bartender’s List. Motion passed.
c. Motion by Wessels, seconded by Jacobson, to approve an Ambulance Billing write-off. Committee agreed that the financials looked ok. Motion was denied.
c. 1. EPD Budget proposals for 2011 – Chief McElroy stressed the importance of returning funds for part-time police and clerical to the budget.
d. EMS Budget proposals for 2011 – Nothing new to present.
e. Motion by Wessels, seconded by Jacobson, to recommend to Common Council appointment of Lieutenant Jay Koehler to a two year term to Rock County 911 Communications Commission and Chief Scott McElroy as alternate. Chief McElroy presented a brief overview of the communications commission’s responsibilities and the police department’s importance of appointment to participate in the rotation. Motion passed.
8. Evansville Police Report – There were 1069 calls for service in October 2010 compared to 1286 in October 2009. We had 42 license plate transactions in the month of September. Department staff participated in TRACS training in September and was completed “in-house”. We are continuing to work out the “bugs” in the system with the assistance of Rock County Computer Services, General Communications and Home and Office PC. The PD and Tammy Pence of The Alzheimer’s Support Center of Rock County are planning to host a training seminar on Alzheimer’s Elder Abuse, etc. in March of 2011 to be held at the High School.
The police department and Partners in Prevention participated in a “Reality Maze” on September 30 with 110 students attending activities related to alcohol/drugs and subsequent consequences. Jennifer Braum is the new Project Coordinator for the Evansville BASE and will start on November 8. The “Texting while Driving” law that goes into effect December 1, 2010 was placed in the “Behind the Badge” article in the Review and on the City website.
Officer Reese and Jones will attend Interviews and Body Language Techniques November 4 in Milwaukee, with Chief McElroy attending the Instructor Development Certification November 8-11 at Blackhawk Tech College. Accreditation continues with review and editing policies. Two new policies received this month were Career Development and New Employee Orientation. Scanning 2010 records continues on a daily basis. Chief McElroy left the meeting at 6:35.
9. Evansville Medical Service Report – The service had 28 calls for the month of October. The semi-annual can drive on October 30 was well attended. Twenty-one Evansville School District employees received CPR/First Aid training on October 28. Mary will be participating in career days at the Middle School on November 12. The coupon handout for children wearing bike helmets was not implemented as there were no funds remaining from the Bike Rodeo budget. All new EMT’s have completed training making it easier to schedule for ambulance coverage without the assistance of mutual aid. Mary and Zach will be attending training on the HIPPA Laws and updates on legal matters in November through our billing agency, Life Quest.
10. Motion by Wessels, seconded by Jacobson, to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Dennis Wessels, Chairperson
These minutes are not official until approved by Public Safety at their next regular meeting.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Friday, November 5, 2010
Minutes: Evansville October Common Council: 2010
Common Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 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, Jim Brooks, 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, Kelly Gildner from the Review, Lori Allen, John Morning, Fred Juergens, Bridgit Larsen, Youth Center Committee Member Greg Kuelz, Dave Javan and Desh Moeller from the YMCA, and Francette Hamilton.
3. Approval of Agenda. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts to move Item 8A to Item 5 and 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 September 14, 2010, regular meeting and the September 20, 2010 special meeting and to approve them as presented. Motion approved 8-0.
5. Citizen appearances.
Fred Juergens, on behalf of the Friends of the Eager Free Public Library, was present to accept the Mayoral Proclamation, Friends of Libraries Week 2010, from Mayor Sandy Decker.
In addition, he extended a personal invitation to the Council for a celebration meeting and annual Friends meeting to be held October 22nd at the Library and to the ground breaking ceremony for Creekside Place scheduled for October 16th.
6. Reports of Committees.
A. Youth Center Advisory Board Report. Greg Kuelz, Youth Center Committee Member, reported that the Board intends to have the center open 3 hours per night. Attendance is between 25-30 kids per night. He stated that the Board is supportive of the proposed addendum to the agreement as well as to not renewing the agreement with the YMCA.
(1). Brooks made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig to approve Addendum to Agreement Between City of Evansville and YMCA of Northern Rock County for Operation of Youth Program. Motion approved 8-0 on a roll call vote.
(2). Brooks made a motion, seconded by Roberts to not renew Agreement with YMCA of Northern Rock County for Operation of Youth Program. Wessels reconfirmed with Greg Kuelz that the Advisory Board was supportive of not renewing the agreement. Mr. Kuelz added that citizen support for the Center continues to grow. Motion approved 8-0 on a roll call vote.
B. Finance and Labor Relations Committee Report.
(1). Brooks made a motion, seconded by Roberts to accept the Water & Light bills as presented in the amount of $1,077,252.42. Motion approved 8-0 on a roll call vote.
(2). Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Brooks to accept the City bills as presented in the amount of $791,705.58. Motion approved 8-0 on a roll call vote.
(3). Discussion on 2011 Budget Proposal. Decker gave a brief reminder that no debating and no action will be taken on this item until the November meeting. Wietecha directed Council to information he prepared for publication in the Evansville Review. The article explains the budget process and describes the changes made by the Finance Committee.
(4). Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts to approve adoption of a $1,500 limit for the unreimbursed medical flexible spending account. Wietecha explained the program and the potential risk the city is exposed to without a limit. Council discussed the rules of the program and the proposed amount of the limit. Motion approved 8-0 on a roll call vote.
(5). Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Brooks to approve Resolution 2010-11, Resignation from Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement Relating to the Wisconsin Rural Water Construction Loan Program. Wietecha explained that the city was required to enter into this agreement in order to have access to the construction loan to start the Wastewater Treatment Facility. With the interim loan satisfied this is no longer required. Motion approved 8-0.
(6). Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts to renew engagement of Consigny, Andrews, Hemming, and Grant SC as City Attorney for two years through December 31, 2012, at an hourly rate of $120. Motion approved 8-0 on a roll call vote.
C. Plan Commission Report. Decker announced that there is going to be a Department of Transportation Public Information Meeting on Wednesday, October 27, from 4 – 7:00 p.m. at the high school. The topic is the Highway 14 Corridor Study between I-39 in Janesville through Evansville and up to Highway 92 in Dane County.
(1). Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts to approve the preliminary and final land division applications for Creekside Place. Motion approved 8-0.
D. Public Safety Committee Report. None
E. Public Works Committee Report. None
F. Water & Light Committee Report. None
G. Economic Development Committee Report. None
H. Redevelopment Authority Report. None
I. Parks and Recreation Board Report. None
J. Historic Preservation Commission Report. Decker stated that the Wisconsin Historical Society will be holding a meeting tentatively scheduled for Monday, November 8th at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall for homeowners of the proposed new historic districts. The applications for these two new districts will be considered by the State Review Board on November 19th.
K. Fire District Report. Jacobson reminded Council of the upcoming spaghetti dinner fundraiser being held on October 24th from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
L. Police Commission Report. None
M. Evansville-Union Implementation Committee Report. None
N. Energy Independence Team Report. None
O. Library Board/Liaison Report. Wyse stated the board is struggling with their budget. Wietecha added that they are reducing their hours and closing Monday – Thursday at 7:00 p.m. instead of 8:00 p.m.
P. Board of Appeals Report. None
7. Unfinished Business. None
8. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor.
A. Mayor Proclamation: Friends of the Library Week 2010. (Moved to Item 5)
B. Decker directed Council to her Mayoral Proclamation: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
C. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts to approve Resolution 2010-12, In Support of Be Bold Wisconsin Competitiveness Study. Decker explained that James Otterstein, from Rock County, requested that the city consider a resolution. Brooks stated his concern with supporting this proposal before seeing other proposals. Motion approved 6-2 on a roll call vote with Brooks and Wessels opposing.
D. Council discussed the proposed resolutions that will be voted on at the League of Wisconsin Municipalities Conference.
9. Communications from the City Administrator. Wietecha informed the Council that he received an open records request for all investigatory/disciplinary files of park employees since January 1st.
10. New Business. None
11. Introduction of New Ordinances.
A. Braunschweig presented the First Reading of Ordinance 2010-08, Adopting 2011 Operating and Capital Budgets and Setting Tax Levies.
12. Meeting Reminders.
A. The next meeting is Tuesday, November 9, 2010.
13. Adjournment. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig to adjourn at 7:33 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.
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 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, Jim Brooks, 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, Kelly Gildner from the Review, Lori Allen, John Morning, Fred Juergens, Bridgit Larsen, Youth Center Committee Member Greg Kuelz, Dave Javan and Desh Moeller from the YMCA, and Francette Hamilton.
3. Approval of Agenda. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts to move Item 8A to Item 5 and 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 September 14, 2010, regular meeting and the September 20, 2010 special meeting and to approve them as presented. Motion approved 8-0.
5. Citizen appearances.
Fred Juergens, on behalf of the Friends of the Eager Free Public Library, was present to accept the Mayoral Proclamation, Friends of Libraries Week 2010, from Mayor Sandy Decker.
In addition, he extended a personal invitation to the Council for a celebration meeting and annual Friends meeting to be held October 22nd at the Library and to the ground breaking ceremony for Creekside Place scheduled for October 16th.
6. Reports of Committees.
A. Youth Center Advisory Board Report. Greg Kuelz, Youth Center Committee Member, reported that the Board intends to have the center open 3 hours per night. Attendance is between 25-30 kids per night. He stated that the Board is supportive of the proposed addendum to the agreement as well as to not renewing the agreement with the YMCA.
(1). Brooks made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig to approve Addendum to Agreement Between City of Evansville and YMCA of Northern Rock County for Operation of Youth Program. Motion approved 8-0 on a roll call vote.
(2). Brooks made a motion, seconded by Roberts to not renew Agreement with YMCA of Northern Rock County for Operation of Youth Program. Wessels reconfirmed with Greg Kuelz that the Advisory Board was supportive of not renewing the agreement. Mr. Kuelz added that citizen support for the Center continues to grow. Motion approved 8-0 on a roll call vote.
B. Finance and Labor Relations Committee Report.
(1). Brooks made a motion, seconded by Roberts to accept the Water & Light bills as presented in the amount of $1,077,252.42. Motion approved 8-0 on a roll call vote.
(2). Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Brooks to accept the City bills as presented in the amount of $791,705.58. Motion approved 8-0 on a roll call vote.
(3). Discussion on 2011 Budget Proposal. Decker gave a brief reminder that no debating and no action will be taken on this item until the November meeting. Wietecha directed Council to information he prepared for publication in the Evansville Review. The article explains the budget process and describes the changes made by the Finance Committee.
(4). Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts to approve adoption of a $1,500 limit for the unreimbursed medical flexible spending account. Wietecha explained the program and the potential risk the city is exposed to without a limit. Council discussed the rules of the program and the proposed amount of the limit. Motion approved 8-0 on a roll call vote.
(5). Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Brooks to approve Resolution 2010-11, Resignation from Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement Relating to the Wisconsin Rural Water Construction Loan Program. Wietecha explained that the city was required to enter into this agreement in order to have access to the construction loan to start the Wastewater Treatment Facility. With the interim loan satisfied this is no longer required. Motion approved 8-0.
(6). Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts to renew engagement of Consigny, Andrews, Hemming, and Grant SC as City Attorney for two years through December 31, 2012, at an hourly rate of $120. Motion approved 8-0 on a roll call vote.
C. Plan Commission Report. Decker announced that there is going to be a Department of Transportation Public Information Meeting on Wednesday, October 27, from 4 – 7:00 p.m. at the high school. The topic is the Highway 14 Corridor Study between I-39 in Janesville through Evansville and up to Highway 92 in Dane County.
(1). Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts to approve the preliminary and final land division applications for Creekside Place. Motion approved 8-0.
D. Public Safety Committee Report. None
E. Public Works Committee Report. None
F. Water & Light Committee Report. None
G. Economic Development Committee Report. None
H. Redevelopment Authority Report. None
I. Parks and Recreation Board Report. None
J. Historic Preservation Commission Report. Decker stated that the Wisconsin Historical Society will be holding a meeting tentatively scheduled for Monday, November 8th at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall for homeowners of the proposed new historic districts. The applications for these two new districts will be considered by the State Review Board on November 19th.
K. Fire District Report. Jacobson reminded Council of the upcoming spaghetti dinner fundraiser being held on October 24th from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
L. Police Commission Report. None
M. Evansville-Union Implementation Committee Report. None
N. Energy Independence Team Report. None
O. Library Board/Liaison Report. Wyse stated the board is struggling with their budget. Wietecha added that they are reducing their hours and closing Monday – Thursday at 7:00 p.m. instead of 8:00 p.m.
P. Board of Appeals Report. None
7. Unfinished Business. None
8. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor.
A. Mayor Proclamation: Friends of the Library Week 2010. (Moved to Item 5)
B. Decker directed Council to her Mayoral Proclamation: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
C. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts to approve Resolution 2010-12, In Support of Be Bold Wisconsin Competitiveness Study. Decker explained that James Otterstein, from Rock County, requested that the city consider a resolution. Brooks stated his concern with supporting this proposal before seeing other proposals. Motion approved 6-2 on a roll call vote with Brooks and Wessels opposing.
D. Council discussed the proposed resolutions that will be voted on at the League of Wisconsin Municipalities Conference.
9. Communications from the City Administrator. Wietecha informed the Council that he received an open records request for all investigatory/disciplinary files of park employees since January 1st.
10. New Business. None
11. Introduction of New Ordinances.
A. Braunschweig presented the First Reading of Ordinance 2010-08, Adopting 2011 Operating and Capital Budgets and Setting Tax Levies.
12. Meeting Reminders.
A. The next meeting is Tuesday, November 9, 2010.
13. Adjournment. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig to adjourn at 7:33 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.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Minutes: Finance: October 2010
City of Evansville
Finance & Labor Relations Committee
Regular Meeting
Thursday, October 7, 2010, 5:00 pm
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St., Evansville, Wisconsin
MINUTES
I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm by Chair Mason Braunschweig. Present: Alderpersons Mason Braunschweig, Jim Brooks, and Diane Roberts. Also present: Mayor Sandy Decker, Finance Director Lisa Novinska, and City Administrator Dan Wietecha.
II. Approve Agenda. Brooks made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to approve the agenda. Motion approved 3-0.
III. Minutes of September 9, 2010. Brooks made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to waive the reading of and to approve the minutes as presented. Motion approved 3-0.
IV. Citizen Appearances. None.
V. Water & Light Bills. Brooks made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to accept the Water & Light bills in the amount of $1,077,252.42. Motion approved 3-0 on a roll call vote.
VI. City Bills. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Brooks, to accept the City bills in the amount of $791,705.58. Motion approved 3-0 on a roll call vote.
VII. Unfinished Business:
a. 2011 Budget. The Committee discussed the budget requests at length and made adjustments throughout. The final proposed budget held the property tax rate the same as the current year. Brooks made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to recommend to Common Council first reading of Ordinance 2010-08, Adopting 2011 Operating and Capital Budgets and Setting Tax Levies. Motion approved 3-0 on a roll call vote.
b. Youth Center 2010 Contract. Brooks made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to recommend to Common Council approval of Addendum to Agreement Between City of Evansville and YMCA of Northern Rock County for Operation of Youth Program. Wietecha explained that the fourth quarter payment is not due until December 20; the addendum would help the YMCA with cash flow by making monthly payments in October, November, and December. Motion approved 3-0.
c. Youth Center 2011 Contract. Wietecha explained that the Youth Center Advisory Board had recommended that the City not renew its contract with the YMCA for 2011 due to budget cuts.
VIII. New Business:
a. Flexible Spending Account. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Brooks, to recommend to Common Council adoption of a $1500 limit for unreimbursed medical flexible spending account. Wietecha explained that the unreimbursed medical portion of the flexible spending account poses a risk for the City in that an employee could utilize the service early in the year and then separate employment prior to having the moneys fully deducted from his payroll. Since the City could not recoup the money, the City should adopt some limit. Motion approved 3-0.
b. Construction Loan Program. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Brooks, to recommend to Common Council adoption of Resolution 2010-11, Resignation from Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement Relating to the Wisconsin Rural Water Construction Loan Program. Wietecha explained that the City joined the program for interim financing of the wastewater treatment plant construction. With permanent financing in place, continued membership was no longer necessary. The City could rejoin the program if interim financing were needed for some future project. Motion approved 3-0.
c. League of Municipalities Conference. The Committee noted the policy to not reimburse lodging expenses within an hour of Evansville. This year’s League of Wisconsin Municipalities Annual Conference is in Middleton; lodging will not be reimbursed.
d. City Attorney. Brooks made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to recommend to Common Council to renew engagement of Consigny, Andrews, Hemming, and Grant SC as City Attorney for two years through December 31, 2012, at an hourly rate of $120. Braunschweig noted that this held the rate the same as 2009 and 2010 and was consistent with the across the board “no raises” approach in the proposed budget.
IX. Adjournment. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Brooks, to adjourn the meeting. Motion approved 3-0 at 8:40 pm.
Finance & Labor Relations Committee
Regular Meeting
Thursday, October 7, 2010, 5:00 pm
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St., Evansville, Wisconsin
MINUTES
I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm by Chair Mason Braunschweig. Present: Alderpersons Mason Braunschweig, Jim Brooks, and Diane Roberts. Also present: Mayor Sandy Decker, Finance Director Lisa Novinska, and City Administrator Dan Wietecha.
II. Approve Agenda. Brooks made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to approve the agenda. Motion approved 3-0.
III. Minutes of September 9, 2010. Brooks made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to waive the reading of and to approve the minutes as presented. Motion approved 3-0.
IV. Citizen Appearances. None.
V. Water & Light Bills. Brooks made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to accept the Water & Light bills in the amount of $1,077,252.42. Motion approved 3-0 on a roll call vote.
VI. City Bills. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Brooks, to accept the City bills in the amount of $791,705.58. Motion approved 3-0 on a roll call vote.
VII. Unfinished Business:
a. 2011 Budget. The Committee discussed the budget requests at length and made adjustments throughout. The final proposed budget held the property tax rate the same as the current year. Brooks made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to recommend to Common Council first reading of Ordinance 2010-08, Adopting 2011 Operating and Capital Budgets and Setting Tax Levies. Motion approved 3-0 on a roll call vote.
b. Youth Center 2010 Contract. Brooks made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to recommend to Common Council approval of Addendum to Agreement Between City of Evansville and YMCA of Northern Rock County for Operation of Youth Program. Wietecha explained that the fourth quarter payment is not due until December 20; the addendum would help the YMCA with cash flow by making monthly payments in October, November, and December. Motion approved 3-0.
c. Youth Center 2011 Contract. Wietecha explained that the Youth Center Advisory Board had recommended that the City not renew its contract with the YMCA for 2011 due to budget cuts.
VIII. New Business:
a. Flexible Spending Account. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Brooks, to recommend to Common Council adoption of a $1500 limit for unreimbursed medical flexible spending account. Wietecha explained that the unreimbursed medical portion of the flexible spending account poses a risk for the City in that an employee could utilize the service early in the year and then separate employment prior to having the moneys fully deducted from his payroll. Since the City could not recoup the money, the City should adopt some limit. Motion approved 3-0.
b. Construction Loan Program. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Brooks, to recommend to Common Council adoption of Resolution 2010-11, Resignation from Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement Relating to the Wisconsin Rural Water Construction Loan Program. Wietecha explained that the City joined the program for interim financing of the wastewater treatment plant construction. With permanent financing in place, continued membership was no longer necessary. The City could rejoin the program if interim financing were needed for some future project. Motion approved 3-0.
c. League of Municipalities Conference. The Committee noted the policy to not reimburse lodging expenses within an hour of Evansville. This year’s League of Wisconsin Municipalities Annual Conference is in Middleton; lodging will not be reimbursed.
d. City Attorney. Brooks made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to recommend to Common Council to renew engagement of Consigny, Andrews, Hemming, and Grant SC as City Attorney for two years through December 31, 2012, at an hourly rate of $120. Braunschweig noted that this held the rate the same as 2009 and 2010 and was consistent with the across the board “no raises” approach in the proposed budget.
IX. Adjournment. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Brooks, to adjourn the meeting. Motion approved 3-0 at 8:40 pm.
Minutes; Evansville Public Works: October 2010
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES
Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 6:00 p.m.
Public Works Garage, 535 S. Madison St.
1. Call meeting to order @ 6:12pm.
2. Roll call- Braunschweig, Culbertson, Sauer, Wartenweiler & Wietecha present. Ringhand absent.
3. Motion to approve the agenda as presented by Culbertson, seconded by Braunschweig, approved unanimously.
4. Motion to approve the minutes from the September 28, 2010 regular meeting as printed by Culbertson, seconded by Braunschweig, approved unanimously
5. Citizen appearances – none.
6. Construction updates – started on Creekside place with all necessary permits to begin.
7. Site plan reviews – none.
8. Communications from the City Engineer -
a. Update on WWTP construction – city engineer has given the committee a heads up on the next change-orders for next pay-out to contractor. Now we are estimated at $21,455 over the contract amount of $5.79 million, of which 50% is recoverable to the city. Many of the items to be completed are, but there are some things that still need to be worked out with the contractor.
b. Update on wind turbine – the city engineer, administrator and city attorney are working on the warranty issue for work needed to be done on turbine post-installation.
9. Communication from the Public works Director –
a. Discussion regarding sewer & water laterals for duplex’s and condo’s – problems have arisen as of late which call for a need for the City to change its current ordinance, potentially, so that some sort of definition of ‘new construction’ should require separate water and sewer laterals provided to each unit rather than the current requirements under the City’s code.
10. New Business.
a. City administrator brought up a couple of things; (a) new thing with department performance evaluations the administrator would like to have feed-back from committee members from the various committees, & (b) similarly the administrator would like feed-back on the professional contractors with the city , i.e. engineer, planner…etc..
11. Old Business – none.
12. Park & Recreation Report – the Park board chair summarized the last Park board meeting.
13. Motion to adjourn meeting at 7:01pm by Culbertson, seconded by Braunschweig, passed unanimously.
Submitted by;
Mason Braunschweig, member Public Works Committee.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 6:00 p.m.
Public Works Garage, 535 S. Madison St.
1. Call meeting to order @ 6:12pm.
2. Roll call- Braunschweig, Culbertson, Sauer, Wartenweiler & Wietecha present. Ringhand absent.
3. Motion to approve the agenda as presented by Culbertson, seconded by Braunschweig, approved unanimously.
4. Motion to approve the minutes from the September 28, 2010 regular meeting as printed by Culbertson, seconded by Braunschweig, approved unanimously
5. Citizen appearances – none.
6. Construction updates – started on Creekside place with all necessary permits to begin.
7. Site plan reviews – none.
8. Communications from the City Engineer -
a. Update on WWTP construction – city engineer has given the committee a heads up on the next change-orders for next pay-out to contractor. Now we are estimated at $21,455 over the contract amount of $5.79 million, of which 50% is recoverable to the city. Many of the items to be completed are, but there are some things that still need to be worked out with the contractor.
b. Update on wind turbine – the city engineer, administrator and city attorney are working on the warranty issue for work needed to be done on turbine post-installation.
9. Communication from the Public works Director –
a. Discussion regarding sewer & water laterals for duplex’s and condo’s – problems have arisen as of late which call for a need for the City to change its current ordinance, potentially, so that some sort of definition of ‘new construction’ should require separate water and sewer laterals provided to each unit rather than the current requirements under the City’s code.
10. New Business.
a. City administrator brought up a couple of things; (a) new thing with department performance evaluations the administrator would like to have feed-back from committee members from the various committees, & (b) similarly the administrator would like feed-back on the professional contractors with the city , i.e. engineer, planner…etc..
11. Old Business – none.
12. Park & Recreation Report – the Park board chair summarized the last Park board meeting.
13. Motion to adjourn meeting at 7:01pm by Culbertson, seconded by Braunschweig, passed unanimously.
Submitted by;
Mason Braunschweig, member Public Works Committee.
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