Minutes: Common Council: September 2012

Common Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 6:30 p.m. City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI MINUTES Mayor Sandy Decker asked for a moment of silence to remember the national tragedy 11 years ago. 1. Call to order. The meeting was called to order at 6:31 p.m. by Mayor Sandy Decker. 2. Roll Call. Members present: Mayor Sandy Decker, Alderpersons Mason Braunschweig, Jim Brooks, Cheryl Fuchs, Floyd Hayes, Barb Jacobson, Ben Ladick and Jon Senn. Alderperson Joshua Manring was absent. Others present: City Clerk Judy Walton, City Administrator Dan Wietecha, City Attorney Mark Kopp, Kelly Gildner of The Review, Library Board Wally Shannon, and members of the public. 3. Approval of Agenda. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Hayes to delete Item 6A and approve the agenda. Motion approved 7-0. 4. Approval of Minutes. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Senn to waive the reading of the minutes of the August 14, 2012, regular meeting and to approve them as presented. Motion approved 7-0. 5. Civility reminder. Decker stated that this item is a regular reminder that Council has committed to civility during meetings. 6. Citizen appearances A. Edgerton Outreach. Deleted from agenda. B. John Bairl, Oak Grove Church. John Bairl requested that the agreement between the church and the city be revised to allow Wednesday evening and Sunday use of the Youth Center beginning September 26, 2012. As this was not an action item on the agenda it will be placed on the agenda for the upcoming Committee of Whole meeting on Saturday, September 15th. C. Pam Ascensio, 441 Almeron Street, stated there is a commercial animal boarding business operating at 435 Almeron Street. She read a prepared statement asking for action to be taken to stop the business. 7. Reports of Committees A. Library Board Report. Wally Shannon reported that Rebecca Smith has been selected as the new Library Director. B. Youth Center Advisory Board Report. Ladick reported that the Youth Center is now open and they had over 50 kids attend the open house. C. Finance and Labor Relations Committee Report (1). Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Brooks to accept the City and Water & Light bills as presented in the amount of $1,089,838.22. Motion approved 7-0 on a roll call vote. (2). Financial Policies. Braunschweig noted that City Administrator, Dan Wietecha, did a very good job of all 4 of the following policies. a. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Brooks to approve Fund Balance Policy. Motion approved 7-0. b. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Brooks to approve Post-Issuance Compliance Policy for Tax-Exempt and Tax-Advantaged Obligations. Motion approved 7-0. c. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Brooks to approve Investment Policy. Motion approved 7-0. d. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Brooks to approve Debt Management Policy. Motion approved 7-0. (3). Discussion: Administration Office. Wietecha presented his analysis of the following: a. City Administrator/Finance Director draft position description b. Community Development Director draft position description D. Plan Commission Report. No report. E. Public Safety Committee Report. Jacobson reported that the EMS budget came in with a zero percent increase. The Police Department is looking to add the accreditation expense to its budget. F. Public Works Committee Report. Braunschweig reported that the railroad crossing on E Main Street will be repaired this fall. G. Water & Light Committee Report. Brooks reported that the RP3 process continues; WPPI is holding a power luncheon on September 26th; he will be attending the WPPI annual meeting this week; and there is a WPPI meeting on October 4th. H. Economic Development Committee Report. Brooks reported that they are working on standards for TIF and the Department of Tourism is hosting 2 customer service sessions on October 3rd. I. Redevelopment Authority Report. No report. J. Parks and Recreation Board Report. Fuchs reported that they continue to discuss the disc golf course; Peace Park will be making a formal presentation in November; there is a leak in the pool; and they will be allowing Nick Covert to trap muskrats. K. Historic Preservation Commission Report. Ladick reported that M&I Bank will be installing a new sign with their new name, BMO. L. Fire District Report. Jacobson reported that the district is considering purchasing a new pumper. M. Police Commission Report. No report. N. Energy Independence Team Report. No report. O. Board of Appeals Report. No report. 8. Unfinished Business. None 9. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor. A. Decker reported on the League of Wisconsin Municipalities Chief Executives Workshop she attended in Green Bay. B. Decker reminded Council of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities Annual Conference October 17th – 19th. Early Bird registration is due by September 18th. C. Decker asked Council to send her any comments in regard to the League of Wisconsin Municipalities draft Legislative Agenda. D. Decker directed Council to the application for the League of Wisconsin Municipalities Lobbying Corps team and asked anyone interested in joining to fill it out and return it to the League. 10. Communications from the City Administrator. Wietecha stated that the anticipated resolution for Item 10A has not been received from the bank. A. Approval of Resolution 2012-15, Designating Authorized Parties to Sign for Transactions Involving City Bank Accounts and Investments. No action taken. 11. New Business. None 12. Introduction of New Ordinances A. Braunschweig presented the first reading of Ordinance 2012-10, Amending Chapter 2 of the Municipal Code, Relative to Appointed Officials. [Sponsors Brooks and Braunschweig]. B. Braunschweig presented the first reading of Ordinance 2012-11, Amending Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code, Relative to Class A Liquor License Quota. [Sponsors Braunschweig and Manring]. C. Braunschweig presented the first reading of Ordinance 2012-12, Amending Chapter 122 of the Municipal Code, Relative to Parking Vehicles, Boats, and Trailers on Public Streets. [Sponsors Jacobson and Fuchs]. 13. Meeting Reminders A. Committee of the Whole, Saturday, September 15, 8:00 a.m. at the Masonic Lodge. B. Budget Presentations, Wednesday, September 26, 6:00 p.m. at Creekside Place. C. Next Regular Meeting, Tuesday, October 9, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. 14. Adjournment. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Hayes to adjourn at 8:05 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.