Evansville Historic Preservation Commission
Minutes
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 7:00 P.M.
3rd Floor, City Hall
Present: Dennis Wessels, Steve Christens, Rich Modaff, Betsy Ahner, Rick Schuch, John Decker
Absent: Steve Culbertson
Also Present: Chad Holpin, and Jim Brzezinski, a representative of Ms. Kufahl
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chair Rich Modaff. Motion by Christens to waive the reading of the November 17, 2010 minutes and approve them as read. Second by Wessels. Motion carried.
Applications – Appearances
9 W. Liberty St. – the work to be done includes insulation, replacement of siding with cement board and replacement of single pane windows with thermo pane windows. Soffit and fascia work will also be done. The appearance of the house and windows will not be changed. Motion by Christens to accept the application. Second by Wessels. Motion carried.
321 W. Liberty St. – the homeowner showed photos of a garage located behind the home and explained the work he wanted to do to replace the roof and raise the walls of an addition at the rear of the garage. He will also be installing three windows and matching siding. This will make the one car garage more functional and make the roofline of the addition match that of the garage. Motion by Christens to accept the application. Second by Wessels. Motion carried.
Old Business
There was nothing new to report on the HP Ordinances.
Administrative
a. Grove Society – Decker reported there will be a new Civil War exhibit opening on May 20.
b. HPC Document Management – nothing new
c. Landmark and Historic Districts – the Grove Street Historic District and the South First Street Historic District have both been approved at the state level and forwarded on for national approval. The completed application for the Eager Cemetery Memorial will be reviewed at a meeting on February 18, 2011. Several of the Eager family members may be attending that meeting. The applications for St. Johns Church and Lake Leota Park will be considered in May.
d. Plaque Program Applications – once the new Historic Districts are approved at the national level there may be several homeowners who would like to have plaques placed on their homes.
e. Remembrance Day – on January 26 at 6:30 pm there will be a program at the Eager Free Library on Civil War clothing that will be period appropriate for the Ball to be held in May. On Feb. 12 the library will host Abe Lincoln’s birthday party from 6 – 8 pm.
Other Business
Commission members were asked if the meeting time could be moved to 6:30 pm instead of 7 pm for future meetings. Those present agreed to the change.
A motion to adjourn was made by Wessels and seconded by Christens. Motion carried.
The minutes of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission are not official until approved by the Commission.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Minutes: Finance: March 3, 2011
City of Evansville
Finance & Labor Relations Committee
Regular Meeting
Thursday, March 3, 2011, 5:30 pm
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St., Evansville, Wisconsin
MINUTES
I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm by Chair Mason Braunschweig. Present: Alderpersons Mason Braunschweig, Diane Roberts and Jim Brooks. Also present: Finance Director Lisa Novinska, City Administrator Dan Wietecha, EMS Coordinator Mary Beaver, Head Librarian Kathi Kemp, Library Board Member Susan Kruser and Arrowhead Library System Director Ruth Ann Montgomery.
II. Approve Agenda. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Brooks, to approve the agenda. Motion approved unanimously.
III. Minutes of February 3, 2011. Brooks made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to waive the reading of and to approve the minutes as presented. Motion approved unanimously.
IV. Citizen Appearances. None.
V. Water & Light Bills. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Brooks, to accept the Water & Light bills in the amount of $648,861.12. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
VI. City Bills. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Brooks, to accept the City bills in the amount of $2,164,055.49. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
VII. Unfinished Business:
a. Contingency Budget. Wietecha reviewed early estimates of the impact of the 2011-2013 Budget Bill. Cuts to intergovernmental revenues and other fiscal limits would be significant and difficult but appeared manageable.
b. Donations and Fundraising Policy. Wietecha noted that the draft policy would be reviewed by department heads and the Youth Center Advisory Board for input prior to its recommended adoption.
Library representatives complained about a problem with signature cards for several library investments. Wietecha explained that there were other issues with signature cards, and they will be addressed in total rather than on a case by case basis. Library representatives stated that the Library Board should have control over library moneys.
c. 535 East Main Street (former police station). FLR asked that the question of re-listing the former police station be held until the April meeting.
d. Police Station and Police/EMS Garage. Wietecha noted about $5,700 in over-budget expenses had been approved as necessary for the police station and police/EMS garage project. At some point, a budget amendment should be considered.
Beaver said the EMS has two bays in the garage and would like to move into and remodel a third. They have no bathroom, changing area, or decontamination shower. Additional storage would be helpful. And it would be good to have room for their washer and dryer. A rough cost estimate is $20,000 to $24,000. FLR asked Beaver to look for ways to scale back the proposal or otherwise reduce costs, preferably below $10,000.
VIII. New Business:
a. Police Supervisors. Wietecha noted that the negotiated collective bargaining agreement for police supervisors essentially mirrored the negotiated contract for the police officers. Brooks made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to recommend to Common Council approval of 2011-2013 Agreement with Evansville Supervisory Association. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
b. City Engineer. Wietecha explained that Foth Infrastructure & Environment can assign the city’s contracts to Cedar Corporation; acknowledging the action is a formality. Brooks made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to recommend to Common Council approval of Acknowledgement of Assignment and Assumption of Contracts. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
IX. Adjournment. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Brooks, to adjourn the meeting. Motion approved unanimously at 6:45 pm.
Finance & Labor Relations Committee
Regular Meeting
Thursday, March 3, 2011, 5:30 pm
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St., Evansville, Wisconsin
MINUTES
I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm by Chair Mason Braunschweig. Present: Alderpersons Mason Braunschweig, Diane Roberts and Jim Brooks. Also present: Finance Director Lisa Novinska, City Administrator Dan Wietecha, EMS Coordinator Mary Beaver, Head Librarian Kathi Kemp, Library Board Member Susan Kruser and Arrowhead Library System Director Ruth Ann Montgomery.
II. Approve Agenda. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Brooks, to approve the agenda. Motion approved unanimously.
III. Minutes of February 3, 2011. Brooks made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to waive the reading of and to approve the minutes as presented. Motion approved unanimously.
IV. Citizen Appearances. None.
V. Water & Light Bills. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Brooks, to accept the Water & Light bills in the amount of $648,861.12. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
VI. City Bills. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Brooks, to accept the City bills in the amount of $2,164,055.49. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
VII. Unfinished Business:
a. Contingency Budget. Wietecha reviewed early estimates of the impact of the 2011-2013 Budget Bill. Cuts to intergovernmental revenues and other fiscal limits would be significant and difficult but appeared manageable.
b. Donations and Fundraising Policy. Wietecha noted that the draft policy would be reviewed by department heads and the Youth Center Advisory Board for input prior to its recommended adoption.
Library representatives complained about a problem with signature cards for several library investments. Wietecha explained that there were other issues with signature cards, and they will be addressed in total rather than on a case by case basis. Library representatives stated that the Library Board should have control over library moneys.
c. 535 East Main Street (former police station). FLR asked that the question of re-listing the former police station be held until the April meeting.
d. Police Station and Police/EMS Garage. Wietecha noted about $5,700 in over-budget expenses had been approved as necessary for the police station and police/EMS garage project. At some point, a budget amendment should be considered.
Beaver said the EMS has two bays in the garage and would like to move into and remodel a third. They have no bathroom, changing area, or decontamination shower. Additional storage would be helpful. And it would be good to have room for their washer and dryer. A rough cost estimate is $20,000 to $24,000. FLR asked Beaver to look for ways to scale back the proposal or otherwise reduce costs, preferably below $10,000.
VIII. New Business:
a. Police Supervisors. Wietecha noted that the negotiated collective bargaining agreement for police supervisors essentially mirrored the negotiated contract for the police officers. Brooks made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to recommend to Common Council approval of 2011-2013 Agreement with Evansville Supervisory Association. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
b. City Engineer. Wietecha explained that Foth Infrastructure & Environment can assign the city’s contracts to Cedar Corporation; acknowledging the action is a formality. Brooks made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to recommend to Common Council approval of Acknowledgement of Assignment and Assumption of Contracts. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
IX. Adjournment. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Brooks, to adjourn the meeting. Motion approved unanimously at 6:45 pm.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Minutes: Public Safety: January 2011
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Wednesday, January 5, 2011 6:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting
Evansville City Hall Council Room
31 S Madison Street
MINUTES
1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Wessels at 6:00 p.m.
2. Chair/Alderperson Wessels conducted roll call. The following persons were present: Alderperson Jacobson, City Administrator Dan Wietecha, Lieutenant Jay Koehler, and EMS Coordinator Mary Beaver. Citizens present: Brian and Heather Halvensleben.
3. Motion by Jacobson, second by Wessels, to approve the agenda as printed. Motion passed.
4. Motion by Jacobson, second by Wessels, to approve the December 1, 2010 regular meeting minutes as printed. Motion passed.
5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed - None
6. Old Business – Chairperson Wessels stated that Chief McElroy had met with the DNR. Chief McElroy has been in contact with DNR Warden Boyd Richter who suggested moving the trail to North County Road M to Geno’s. Chief McElroy, with the assistance of the City Attorney Mark Kopp, will be checking on the rules/laws governing this trail to bring back to committee.
7. New Business-
a. None
b. Motion by Wessels, second by Jacobson, to approve the temporary “Class B” Wine license application for the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc-Evansville Fund on February 12, 2011 for the Annual Chocolate Extravaganza in the lower level of the Eager Economy Building, 5-9 E Main Street, Evansville WI 53536. Motion passed.
c. City Administrator, Dan Wietecha, was present to speak about the Civil War Event to be held in May of 2011.
d. Motion by Jacobson, second by Wessels, to approve the write-off for an ambulance billing.
e. Chief stated that on June 1, 2010 Act 367 was passed to allow ATVs to operate on the roadway if equipped with snow removal equipment. He would like, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to review legislation regarding this issue as to how it would affect violations within the city limits.
8. Evansville Police Report – There were 923 calls for service for the month of December 2010, compared to 1227 in December 2009. There were 61 license plate transactions last month. Effective in November 2010, the Evansville Police Department is a registered agent on the DMV website. We continue to work on accreditation. 2010 staff evaluations are almost finished. On December 8, the Police Commission appointed Brian Bennett as a part-time office who will begin training soon. We are making progress on the hot spot technology with the help of Rock County, General Communications, Home and Office PC to get it working properly. The 2010 year-end report will be ready at the February meeting.
9. Evansville Medical Service Report – There were 26 runs in the month of December. Recruitment has resulted in two students attending the EMT Basic class starting this month. We continue to recruit new EMT’s. The city website has been helpful to individuals who are interested. Refresher class is ongoing and will continue through the next licensure period in 2012. Mary and Zac will be attending the WEMSA Conference in Milwaukee to visit with vendors to begin the process of purchasing a new ambulance in 2012. We have purchased two dog oxygen kits through donations made by EMT’s Kathy Buttchen, in memory of her mother, and Michele Peck and Mary Beaver, in memory of her brother. We will also have signage on the ambulances referencing our kits. Some exercise equipment has been donated to the EMS, and will be available to personnel. A new DHS 110 rule became law on January 1, 2011. The major impact to the service is making sure our patient care reports are updated within 24 hours. Other changes are already in place. Coordinator Beaver distributed a year-end report, noting that it was a draft until 2010 is closed.
6. Motion by Jacobson, second by Wessels, to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Dennis Wessels, Chairperson
Requests for persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be made to the Clerk’s office by calling 882-2266 with as much advance notice as possible.
Please turn off all cell phones while the meeting is in session. Thank you.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011 6:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting
Evansville City Hall Council Room
31 S Madison Street
MINUTES
1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Wessels at 6:00 p.m.
2. Chair/Alderperson Wessels conducted roll call. The following persons were present: Alderperson Jacobson, City Administrator Dan Wietecha, Lieutenant Jay Koehler, and EMS Coordinator Mary Beaver. Citizens present: Brian and Heather Halvensleben.
3. Motion by Jacobson, second by Wessels, to approve the agenda as printed. Motion passed.
4. Motion by Jacobson, second by Wessels, to approve the December 1, 2010 regular meeting minutes as printed. Motion passed.
5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed - None
6. Old Business – Chairperson Wessels stated that Chief McElroy had met with the DNR. Chief McElroy has been in contact with DNR Warden Boyd Richter who suggested moving the trail to North County Road M to Geno’s. Chief McElroy, with the assistance of the City Attorney Mark Kopp, will be checking on the rules/laws governing this trail to bring back to committee.
7. New Business-
a. None
b. Motion by Wessels, second by Jacobson, to approve the temporary “Class B” Wine license application for the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc-Evansville Fund on February 12, 2011 for the Annual Chocolate Extravaganza in the lower level of the Eager Economy Building, 5-9 E Main Street, Evansville WI 53536. Motion passed.
c. City Administrator, Dan Wietecha, was present to speak about the Civil War Event to be held in May of 2011.
d. Motion by Jacobson, second by Wessels, to approve the write-off for an ambulance billing.
e. Chief stated that on June 1, 2010 Act 367 was passed to allow ATVs to operate on the roadway if equipped with snow removal equipment. He would like, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to review legislation regarding this issue as to how it would affect violations within the city limits.
8. Evansville Police Report – There were 923 calls for service for the month of December 2010, compared to 1227 in December 2009. There were 61 license plate transactions last month. Effective in November 2010, the Evansville Police Department is a registered agent on the DMV website. We continue to work on accreditation. 2010 staff evaluations are almost finished. On December 8, the Police Commission appointed Brian Bennett as a part-time office who will begin training soon. We are making progress on the hot spot technology with the help of Rock County, General Communications, Home and Office PC to get it working properly. The 2010 year-end report will be ready at the February meeting.
9. Evansville Medical Service Report – There were 26 runs in the month of December. Recruitment has resulted in two students attending the EMT Basic class starting this month. We continue to recruit new EMT’s. The city website has been helpful to individuals who are interested. Refresher class is ongoing and will continue through the next licensure period in 2012. Mary and Zac will be attending the WEMSA Conference in Milwaukee to visit with vendors to begin the process of purchasing a new ambulance in 2012. We have purchased two dog oxygen kits through donations made by EMT’s Kathy Buttchen, in memory of her mother, and Michele Peck and Mary Beaver, in memory of her brother. We will also have signage on the ambulances referencing our kits. Some exercise equipment has been donated to the EMS, and will be available to personnel. A new DHS 110 rule became law on January 1, 2011. The major impact to the service is making sure our patient care reports are updated within 24 hours. Other changes are already in place. Coordinator Beaver distributed a year-end report, noting that it was a draft until 2010 is closed.
6. Motion by Jacobson, second by Wessels, to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Dennis Wessels, Chairperson
Requests for persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be made to the Clerk’s office by calling 882-2266 with as much advance notice as possible.
Please turn off all cell phones while the meeting is in session. Thank you.
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