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CITY OF MARINETTE COMMON COUNCIL ANNUAL REORGANIZ ATION MEETING MINUTES FROM 04/ 21 /2 6 Mayor Steve Genisot called the A nnual Common Council reorganization meeting to order at 4: 00 P.M. in Marinette City Hall Common Council Chambers, 1905 Hall Avenue, initiating the 13 9 th year of Marinette City government. CITY CANVASSERS STATEMENT ON VOTES OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF MARINETTE, WISCONSIN ON APRIL 7 , 202 6 : We the undersigned, certify that we are members of the Board of Canvassers for the City of Marinette, in Marinette County. We certify the following statement of votes cast at the Municipal Spring Election , held on the 7th day of April, 202 6 , are correct and true as compiled from the original returns made to the City C lerk. Lana Bero, Melinda Campbell & Dorothy Kowalski City of Marinette Municipal Board of Canvassers. CERTIFICATE OF DETERMINATION OF PERSONS ELECTED AT THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE CITY OF MARINETTE, WISCONSIN HELD APRIL 7 , 202 6 : We the Board of Canvassers for said City of Marinette, do hereby certify that we determined the following named persons have been duly elected to the corresponding offices ; Alderperson of the third Ward – Dylan Demmith – Three Year Term; Alderperson of the seventh Ward- Chris Lesperance ; Alderperson of the eighth Ward- Tom Karban- Three Year Term and Marinette Municipal C ourt Judge - John LaCourt-Three Year term. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO RECENTLY ELECTED OFFICIALS: Muni cip al Court Judge, John LaCourt , a dministered the oath of office to the elected C ity of Marinette Common Council members for new 3 -year terms expiring April, 202 9 ; Office of the Alderperson the third Ward – Dylan Demmith – Three Year Term; Alderperson of the seventh Ward- Chris Lesperance and – Alderperson of the eighth Ward- Tom Karban - Three Year Ter m . City Clerk Lana Bero, ad ministered the oath of office to the elected City of Marinette Municipal C ourt Judge - John LaCourt. Upon completion of the administration of oaths, all recently elected officials took their seats. Upon a call of the roll it was determined a quorum of Common Council members were present and the following attendance was recorded: Present: 1 st Ward Alderperson Ken Keller; 2 nd Ward – Jeffrey Skorik; 3 rd Ward D ylan Demmith ; 4 th Ward Mike Wolfe ; 5th Ward – Liz Mikutowski; 6 th Ward - Debbie Klegin ; 7 th Ward – Chris Lesperance ; 8th Ward- Tom Karban. and Citywide At-Large Seat – Dorothy Kowalski. Absent & Excused: None RESIGNATIONS: Mayor Genisot received no Committee or Commission member resignations prior to tonight ’s meeting. ANNUAL MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS MAYOR ’S 1-YEAR STANDING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Genisot presented the following 1-year appointments for standing committees of the Common Council: Board of Public Works* – Alderpersons Ken Kel ler, Chris Lesperance , Dylan Demmith, Tom Karban & Debbie Klegin ; Civic Affairs, Cemetery & Traffic & Lights – Alderpersons – Mike Wolfe, (Chairperson), Dorothy Kowalski , Dylan Demmith, Liz Mikutowski & Jeffrey Skorik ; Finance and Insurance – Alderpersons – Dorothy Kowalski – (Chairperson), Ken Keller, Mike Wolfe, Chris Lesperance & Jeffrey Skorik; Personnel and License – Alderpersons Jeff Skorik – (Chairperson), Ken Keller, Debbie Klegin, Dorothy Kowalski & Mike Wolfe ; Public Safety and Code Enforcement – Alderpersons Jeffrey Skorik – (Chairperson), Debbie Klegin, Liz Mikutowski, Chris Lesperance & Tom Karban; Parks and Recreation - Dorothy Kowalski – (Chairperson), Ken Keller, Tom Karban , Debbie Klegin & Dylan Demmith . * The President of the Board of Public Works is elected annually at the Board ’s first meeting in May. 1-YEAR LIAISON BOARD APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Genisot presented the following 1-year Liaison Board appointments/reappointments: Equal Opportunities Commission – Alderperson Liz Mikutowski (Common Council Representative); Historic Preservation Commission – Alderperson D ylan Demmith (Common Council Representative); Harbor Commission – Alderperson Tom Karban (Common Council Representative) ; Marinette Senior Association – Alderperson Chris Lesperance (Common Council Representative ); Transportation Coordination Committee – Alderperson Debbie Klegin (Common Council Representative) and Water & Waste Water Utilities – Alderpersons Ken Keller, (Common Council Representative) & Mike Wolfe (Common Council Representative). Room Tax Commission – Alderperson Dorothy Kowalski (Common Council Representative). CITIZEN BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS: Alderperson Kowalski moved/ Skorik seconded and all concurred to approve the following Citizen B oard & committee appointments/reappointments : Board of Review -2nd Monday in May Mr. Tom Crowley - term runs for 2 years . Historic Preservation Commission -Meetings as needed -Mr. James Martell -term runs for 3 years April 2026-2029 (Reappointed) Mr. Mike Minzlaff -Annual April 2026-2027 (Reappointed) Marinette Housing Authority -1st Wednesday, 1 :30pm Mr. George Hayes -term runs for 3 years April 2026-2029 (Reappointed) Mr. John Marx -term runs for 3 years April 2026-2029 (Reappointed) - Ms. Bonnie Payne -term runs for 3 years - (Reappointed). Plan Commission -1st Wednesday, 3:30pm, every month, May to Oct., 3r d Wednesday Mr. Mike Minzlaff- Annual -April 2026-2027 (Reappointed) Mr. Rick Polzin - term runs for 3 years -April 2026-2029 (Appointed) Stephenson Library Trust Board - Quarterly meetings, as needed -Ms. Daela Reiswitz - term runs for 3 years -April 2026- 2029 (Reappointed) Mr. Thomas Maxwell -term runs for 3 years -April 2026-2029 (Reappointed) – Transportation Coordination Committee -Quarterly meetings, as needed Mr. Jon Heraly -term expires annually April 2026-April 2027 (Reappointed) Water and Wastewater Utilities Board - 3rd Monday, 3:00pm Mr. Keith West - term runs for 3 years -April 2026-2029 (Reappointed) Zoning Ordinance Board of Appeals - Meetings as needed -Mr. John Marx - annual term – Plan Commission Member April 2026-2027 (Reappointed) Ms. Joan Vieth- term runs for 3 years -April 2026-2029 (Reappointed) Mr. Jon Heraly - term runs for 3 years -April 2026-2029 (Reappointed) . ANNUAL ELECTIONS OF COMMON COUNCIL PRESIDENT & PLAN COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE ELECTION OF COMMON COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Alderpersons Skorik moved / Klegin seconded, to nominate At-Large Alderperson Dorothy Kowalski, for Common Council President. Alderperson Mikutowski moved/ Demmith seconded to nominate 8 th – Ward Alderperson Tom Karban . After no other nominati ons were received, Common Council members proceeded to cast a si lent ballot, a majority of votes resulting in support for At-Large Alderperson Dorothy Kowalski confirming Alderperson Skorik ’ s nomination, to elect At-Large Alderperson Dorothy Kowalski as City of Marinette ’s Common Council President for a one-year term expiring the third Tuesday in April 202 7 . ELECTION OF COMMON COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE ON PLAN COMMISSION: Alderpersons Kowalski moved/ Keller seconded to nominate 2nd Ward Alderperson Jeff Skorik , as the Common Council Representative on the Plan Commission. Alderperson Karban moved/ Wolfe seconded to nominate 5 th – Ward Alderperson Liz Mikutowski After no other nominations were received, Common Council members proceeded to cast a silent ballot, a majority of votes resulting in support for 2nd – Ward Alderperson Jeff Skorik, confirming Alderperson ’s Kowalski nomination, to formally elected 2nd – Ward Alderperson Jeff Skorik , as Common Council Representative on the Plan Commission for a one-year term expiring the third Tuesday i n April 202 7 . RESOLUTIONS (Copies of the complete text of the resolutions below can be found on file at the City of Marinette Clerk ’s office.) RESOLUTION NO. 0 3 -202 6 : Alderpersons K eller moved/ Skorik seconded and upon a call of the roll the motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes to 0 nays, to approve City of Marinette Resolution 0 3 -202 6 renewing annual surety bonds for City Treasurer, Municipal Court Judge, Municipal Court Clerk, Assistant Municipal Court Clerk, City Clerk & Police Chief. RESOLUTION NO. 0 4 -2 02 6 : Alderpersons Klegin moved/ Karban seconded and upon a call of the roll the motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes to 0 nays, to approve City of Marinette Resolution 0 4 -202 6 designating eleven (11 ) separate financial institutions as the official City of Marinette public depository locations, designating City of Marinette Mayor, Steve Genisot and City of Marinette Clerk, Lana R. Bero, as mandated signatories for all City of Marinette checks and designating City of Marinette Treasurer as the local appointed official authorized to deposit, transfer, withdraw or invest public funds received by City. MAYOR ’S COMMENTS Mayor Genisot congratulated the newly elected and r eturning members to the Common Council and thanked them for their support and input in 202 6 May or Genisot stated the city will once again have a busy year ahead and if any council member has any questions or concerns prior to committee/common council meetings please reach out to his offi ce so any communications can be brought to the committee before the meetings. Mayor Ge nisot is looking forward to another busy and successful year and keeping the City of Marinette moving forward with all the growth and development. ADJOURNMENT: The A nnual City of Marinette Common Council Reorganization meeting adjourned, at 4: 12 PM Lana R. Bero, City Clerk Common Council Annual Reorganization Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2