Minutes: Common Council; June 2012

Common Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 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, Cheryl Fuchs, Barb Jacobson, Joshua Manring, and Jon Senn. Alderperson Floyd Hayes was absent. Alderperson Ben Ladick arrived at 6:35 p.m. Others present: City Clerk Judy Walton, City Administrator Dan Wietecha, City Attorney Mark Kopp, Library Board President Susan Kruser, Assistant Library Director Megan Becker, Doug Rebout, Sheila De Forest, Mark Oyan, Loren Larson, and Pam Ascencio. 3. Approval of Agenda. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Senn to move Agenda Item #6.N to follow Item #4 and approve the agenda. Motion approved 6-0. 4. Approval of Minutes. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Brooks to waive the reading of the minutes of the May 8, 2012, regular meeting and May 17, 2012, special meeting and to approve them as presented. Motion approved 6-0. 6. N Library Board/Liaison Report. Library Board President Susan Kruser introduced Assistant Library Director Megan Becker. Becker gave a brief description of her background. 5. Citizen appearances. A. Doug Rebout, President of the Rock County Farm Bureau, invited the Council to the Focus on Agriculture event to be held at Larson Acres on June 27th. B. Sheila De Forest, candidate for the 45th Assembly District, introduced herself to the Council. C. Pam Ascencio, 441 Almeron Street, and Loren Larson, 447 Almerson Street, stated that they believe a doggy day care business is being operated in their neighborhood and requested that action be taken. 6. Reports of Committees. A. Youth Center Advisory Board Report. Ladick reported that the center is closed for the summer. They are working on the 4th of July fundraising events. B. Finance and Labor Relations Committee Report (1). Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Manring, to accept the City and Water & Light bills as presented in the amount of $1,021,231.58. Motion approved 7-0 on a roll call vote. (2). Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Brooks to approve Youth Center conducting fundraising raffle (Ducky Derby) during Fourth of July Celebration. Motion approved 7-0 on a roll call vote. (3). Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Brooks to approve the Memorandum of Agreement for the State to conduct the weights and measures program. Motion approved 7-0 on a roll call vote. (4). Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Manring to approve Resolution 2012-11, Mid-Year Amendments to 2012 Budget. Motion approved 7-0 on a roll call vote. C. Plan Commission Report (1). Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Brooks to approve the preliminary and final certified survey map (CSM) to combine parcels 6-27-835, 6-27-836, and 6-27-837, finding that the CSM is in the public interest and meets the objectives contained within section 110-102(g) of the City Code. Motion approved 7-0. D. Public Safety Committee Report. Jacobson reported that the Bike Rodeo is scheduled for June 30th; $1,600 was saved by having the new squad car painted all black; the Police Department is in need of additional staff; drug cases are up. (1). Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Brooks to approve the Original Alcohol Beverage License application for a Class “B” Beer/”Class B” Liquor License for Creekside Place Inc., David M VanDerHaegen, Agent, 2435 Woodlane Drive #4, Janesville WI 53545, d/b/a Creekside Place Inc., 102 Maple Street, Evansville WI 53536. Motion approved 7-0. (2). Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Senn to approve the Original Alcohol Beverage License application for a Class “B” Beer/”Class B” Liquor License for Oyan, Mark A., Mark A. Oyan, Agent, 435 Boulevard Avenue #1, Belleville, WI 53508, d/b/a Blue Devil Bowl, 108 E Main Street, Evansville WI 53536. Mark Oyan explained that there are a couple of items he needs to that care of in order to pass inspections. Motion approved 7-0. (3). Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Senn to approve the Renewal Alcohol Beverage License application for a Class “B” Beer/”Class B” Liquor License for Oyan, Mark A., Mark A. Oyan, Agent, 435 Boulevard Avenue #1, Belleville, WI 53508, d/b/a Blue Devil Bowl, 108 E Main Street, Evansville WI 53536. Motion approved 7-0. Brooks noted that the address for Mark A. Oyan should be 435 Bowlavard. E. Public Works Committee Report (1). Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Senn to approve Resolution 2012-12, Documenting Review of 2011 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR). Braunschweig noted that the grade is up quite a bit. Motion approved 7-0. F. Water & Light Committee Report. Brooks reported that they are discussing the 5-year plan for electrical maintenance and expansion; Mark Sendelbach has started the RP3 certification process; flowers have been put up on Main Street. G. Economic Development Committee Report. Brooks reported that the facilitated discussion with the Chamber continues. The Tourism Committee is going great guns. Sue Berg handed out 1,000 pieces of literature at the dairy breakfast and they are looking for volunteers to hand out more literature at the Wisconsin State Fair. H. Redevelopment Authority Report. No report. I. Parks and Recreation Board Report. Fuchs reported that there has been discussion regarding disc golf; the pool is up and running; they are gearing up for the 4th of July; they are looking at the Antes Cabin restoration. J. Historic Preservation Commission Report. Ladick reported that they approved a couple of fence applications. K. Fire District Report. Jacobson reported that the new radios are in the trucks; a $2,000 50/50 grant from the DNR for turnout gear has been received; they had their brat sale at the Piggly Wiggly; the audit is complete. L. Police Commission Report. No report. M. Energy Independence Team Report. Decker reported that with the approximately $133,000 received for an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant, the savings in electrical use was $8,115 in 2011 as a result of the new street lights, $1,648 (over a 6 month period) due to the lighting upgrade to the public works garage, and $1,661 (over a 4 month, mild winter, period) due to the wood burner. Their next meeting will be in early August. N. Library Board/Liaison Report. (moved to follow Item #4) O. Board of Appeals Report. Wietecha reported that the setback variances for the property at S. Union and Water were approved. 7. Unfinished Business. None 8. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor. None 9. Communications from the City Administrator. Wietecha distributed updates to the Common Council reference book. 10. New Business. None 11. Introduction of New Ordinances. A. Braunschweig presented the First Reading of Ordinance 2012-09, Amending Chapter 22 of the Municipal Code, Relative to Weights and Measures Regulations. [sponsors Braunschweig and Manring]. 12. Meeting Reminder. A. Next regular meeting is Tuesday, July 10, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. 13. Adjournment. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Fuchs to adjourn at 7:21 p.m. Motion approved 7-0. Prepared by Judy Walton, City Clerk The minutes are not official until approved by the Common Council at their next regular meeting.