Common Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 13, 2011,
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, Cheryl Fuchs, Floyd
Hayes, and Tony Wyse. Alderperson Barb
Jacobson was absent. Other members of
the public were present.
3.
Approval
of Agenda. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Culbertson
to approve the agenda. Motion approved
6-0.
4.
Approval
of Minutes. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by
Culbertson to waive the reading of the minutes of the November 8, 2011, regular
meeting and to approve them as presented.
Motion approved 6-0.
5.
Citizen
appearances
A. Rock County Circuit Court Candidate Jack Hoag
introduced himself to the Council and gave a brief summary of his personal and
professional background.
B. WPPI President/CEO Mike Peters presented an Energy
Update for the City of Evansville and stated that WPPI’s mission is to provide
affordable, reliable power to their member communities and their
customers.
He presented the Spence Vanderlinden Public Official
Award to Mayor Sandy Decker and stated that she is a strong advocate for public
power and a great ambassador for the city.
C. Roger Berg informed the Council that he had received
his tax bills for Prairie Crossing and they totaled just over $80,000. He stated that originally the project was not
well received by the people on the Council approximately 11 years ago but the
subdivision offers affordable housing and uses no city services.
6.
Reports
of Committees
A. Youth Center Advisory Board Report. Greg Kuelz
reported that everything continues to go very well at the Center with several
upcoming activities. Attendance has
dropped some but that is to be expected this time of the year. He informed Council that there was a theft at
the Center that remains unsolved.
B. Finance and Labor Relations Committee
Report
(1). Braunschweig made a motion,
seconded by Brooks to accept the Water & Light bills as presented in the
amount of $640,939.01. Motion approved
6-0 on a roll call vote.
(2). Brooks made a motion,
seconded by Braunschweig to accept the City bills as presented in the amount of
$285,947.65. Motion approved 6-0 on a
roll call vote.
(3). Brooks made a motion,
seconded by Braunschweig to approve designating a) sworn law enforcement, b)
represented general, and c) non-represented general as the employee groups
under the Wisconsin Public Employers’ Group Health Insurance Program. Motion approved 6-0.
(4). Braunschweig made a
motion, seconded by Brooks to approve Full and Final Release between City of
Evansville and John and Sherry Crull. Motion
approved 6-0 on a roll call vote.
(5). Braunschweig made a
motion, seconded by Culbertson to approve setting the city’s assessment at
$137.50 per household for residential refuse and recycling service (yearly
fee). Wietecha explained the increase
from 2011 was due in part to a reduction in state aid for recycling, a shift of
expenses for leaf and brush, and an increase from the contractor. Motion approved 6-0 on a roll call vote.
(6). Braunschweig made a motion,
seconded by Hayes to approve carry forward from 2011 to 2012 of $5,568 in
lapsed funds for hiring and training three part-time police officers. Motion approved 6-0 on a roll call vote.
C. Plan Commission Report
(1). Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Brooks to
approve the Preliminary and Final CSM for the Ace Hardware pond. Motion approved 6-0.
D. Public
Safety Committee Report
(1). Fuchs made a motion, seconded by Hayes to approve
Intergovernmental Emergency Medical Service Contract. Motion approved 6-0 on a roll call vote.
E. Public Works Committee Report. No report.
F. Water & Light Committee Report. Brooks reported
that Scott Meske presented Scott George with a plaque in honor of his
retirement.
G. Economic Development Committee Report. Brooks
reported that the tourism assessment continues.
The Tourism Subcomittee meets tomorrow and they have added 6 ad hoc
members which brings the total of the group to 13. The retail market survey continues.
(1). Brooks reported that there will be a presentation by
Thrive during the December 20 meeting and invited all to attend.
H. Redevelopment Authority Report. No report.
I. Parks and Recreation Board Report
(1). Culbertson reported that the plans for the Westside
Park shelter were not discussed as the committee did not meet.
J. Historic Preservation Commission Report. No report.
K. Fire District Report. Wyse reported
that they are still working on the facility use policy. The Fireman’s Handbook has been completed and
he stated that it was done well.
L. Police Commission Report. Wietecha
reported that their next meeting will be in January.
M.
Energy
Independence Team Report. No report.
N.
Library Board/Liaison
Report. Fuchs reported that the new server is
installed and running well.
O.
Board of Appeals Report. No report.
7.
Unfinished
Business
A. Braunschweig presented the second reading and made a
motion, seconded by Brooks to approve Ordinance 2011-17 Relative to Outdoor
Storage in Light Industrial District [Sponsors Fuchs and Brooks]. Motion approved 6-0.
8.
Communications
and Recommendations from the Mayor
A. Brooks made a motion,
seconded by Braunschweig to waive the seven-day notice on citizen appointments. Motion approved 6-0.
B. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Culbertson
to approve Mayoral appointments of Alderpersons Jim Brooks and Cheryl Fuchs to CEED. Motion approved 6-0 on a roll call vote.
C. Braunschweig made a motion,
seconded by Culbertson to approve the Mayoral appointment of Mark Sendelbach as
Superintendent of Water & Light Department.
Motion approved 6-0 on a roll call vote.
D. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Hayes to
approve Agreement with Mark Sendelbach as Superintendent of Water & Light
Department. Motion approved 6-0 on a
roll call vote.
E. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Culbertson
to approve Resolution 2011-20, Appointing Interim City Engineer. Motion approved 6-0 on a roll call vote.
F. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Hayes to
approve Resolution 2011-22, Dennis Wessels Commendation. Motion approved 6-0.
G. Decker noted that there were a number of public
hearings at the capital this week and the next floor session is in January.
As a reminder, she noted that city offices will be
closed on December 23rd and 26th, and January 2nd. Also, the Library will be closed on December
24thand 26th, and January 2nd.
9.
Communications
from the City Administrator
A. Wietecha informed Council that he intends to resign sometime
this year. He has not applied anywhere
nor given a 30-day notice but he will be leaving in the near future. There is money in the 2012 budget to hire a consultant
to help with the search for a new administrator if needed.
B. Culbertson made a motion, seconded by Brooks to
approve Resolution #2011-23, Establishing the Municipal Judge’s salary for the
Year 2012. Motion approved 6-0 on a roll
call vote.
Wietecha asked Council for feedback on the trial
Friday Reports he has been providing them and Council responded that the
reports are about perfect in size and content.
10.
New
Business
A. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Fuchs to
approve appointment of Election Inspectors for 2012-2013. Motion approved 6-0.
B. Decker pointed out that we have received Notice of Non-Candidacy
forms from Alderpersons Tony Wyse and Todd Culbertson.
11.
Introduction of New Ordinances
A.
Braunschweig presented the First Reading of Ordinance 2011-18 Relative to
No Parking Zones. [Sponsors Hayes and
Jacobson]
12.
Meeting
Reminder
A. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January
10, 2012, at 6:30 pm.
13.
Adjournment.
Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by
Culbertson to adjourn at 7:25 p.m.
Motion approved 6-0.
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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