Common Council Meeting — Minutes

Mayor Berman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following present: Alderpersons, Keith Klimek, Robert Warren, Joel Ahrens, and Tony O’Neill; Attorney David Spangenberg and Clerk-Treasurer Tammy Kasal. Members excused: Debbie Sievert and Brigitte Schmidt. Attending: Public Works Director Matt Decur, Parks & Recreation Director Lori Tonn, Police Chief Derek Koronkiewicz, Fire/EMS Chief Chuck Gardon, Tom Gryzwa, Judge Cindy Sutek, Matthew Siegwart-Crosscut Maintenance Services, LLC., Michael Ryder, Tonnie Schmidt, Jason & Missy Mech, Craig & Jean Borths, Mark Davenport, Garrett Bach, Nancy Camp, Dave & Denise Koronkiewicz, Greg & Jean Koronkiewicz, Greg & Cindie Salmen, Wendy & Jen Harris, Jake Drees, Emily Koronkiewicz, and Scott, Lisa & Brayden VanHefty. Pledge of Allegiance. Motion by Warren and seconded by O’Neill to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 4/0. Minutes: Motion by Warren and seconded by Klimek to approve the minutes of the June 2, 2026, Regular Meeting and the June 17, 2026, Special Meeting. Motion carried 4/0. Mayor Berman opened the Public Hearing at 6:02 p.m. Public Hearing: Certified Survey Maps for: Stellar Center Peshtigo Times, LLC for property located at 841 Maple St. described as Lots 1 & 2 of CSM 652, Parcel Nos. 271-00624.000 and 271-00624.001. Joy Properties LLC for property located on the west side of Brown Avenue at the intersection of Faucett St. described as Lots 47-51 of Block 44 of the Peshtigo Lumber Company’s Subdivision, Parcel No. 271-02026.000. Mayor Berman called three times for anyone to speak “for” or “against” the above referenced proposed Certified Survey Maps. Public Hearing comments: None Zoning change request for: Joy Properties LLC for property located on the west side of Brown Avenue at the intersection of Faucett St. described as Lots 50-51 of Block 44 of the Peshtigo Lumber Company’s Subdivision, Parcel No. 271-02026.000, I-1 General Industrial to R-2 Single-Family Residential. Mayor Berman called three times for anyone to speak “for” or “against” the above referenced zoning change request. Public Hearing comments: None Mayor Berman declared the Public Hearing closed at 6:04 p.m. Persons desiring to be heard from the floor: Garret Bach and Nancy Camp requested their waiver of dog allowance limit for 211 Maple St. not be rescinded as there has been no issues or problems with their dogs. Business and Communications: Appointing City Joint Review Board representative. Motion by Ahrens and seconded by Warren to appoint Mayor Katie Berman as the City representative on the Joint Review Board. Motion carried 4/0. Police Chief Swearing in. Derek Koronkiewicz was sworn in by Judge Sutek as City of Peshtigo Police Chief. Discuss/consider agreement and loan to Crosscut Maintenance Services, LLC for public improvements associated with property located at the south end of Rainbow Cir. described as Lot 1 of CSM 884 except Document #749480, Parcel No. 271-00702.003. Motion by O’Neill and seconded by Warren to approve a $100,000.00 RLF loan Crosscut Maintenance Services LLC with interest at 125 basis points above the 10-year treasury with 50% payment due upon the closing of the sale of Lot 1 and 50% due upon the closing of lot 2 or one-year, whichever is earlier, subject to the execution of all required documents. Motion carried 4/0. Reports from Departments, Citizen Boards and Commissions: Monthly Building Inspection Report Monthly Police Report Monthly Fire/EMR Report Committee Reports: Plan Commission – May 14, 2026 Recommended Council approve the Certified Survey Map for Stellar Center Peshtigo Times, LLC for property located at 841 Maple St. described as Lots 1 & 2 of CSM 652, Parcel Nos. 271-00624.000 and 271-00624.001 as presented. Motion by Warren and seconded by Klimek to approve the Certified Survey Map for Stellar Center Peshtigo Times, LLC for property located at 841 Maple St. described as Lots 1 & 2 of CSM 652, Parcel Nos. 271-00624.000 and 271-00624.001 as presented contingent on review and approval of ordinance requirements by the City Attorney. Motion carried 4/0. Recommended Council approve the Certified Survey Map for Joy Properties LLC for property located on the west side of Brown Avenue at the intersection of Faucett St. described as Lots 47-51 of Block 44 of the Peshtigo Lumber Company’s Subdivision, Parcel No. 271-02026.000 as presented. Action was postponed until the next Council meeting. Recommended Council approve the zoning change request from Joy Properties LLC for property located on the west side of Brown Avenue at the intersection of Faucett St. described as Lots 50-51 of Block 44 of the Peshtigo Lumber Company’s Subdivision, Parcel No. 271-02026.000, I-1 General Industrial to R-2 Single-Family Residential. Action was postponed until the next Council meeting. Judiciary – June 8, 2026 Recommended Council rescind the waiver of dog allowance limit of eight at 211 Maple St. and return to ordinance compliance of a maximum of two dogs within three years. Motion by O’Neill and seconded by Klimek to rescind the waiver of dog allowance limit of eight at 211 Maple St. and return to ordinance compliance of a maximum of two dogs within three years. Motion carried 4/0. Recommended Council approve Ordinance 2026-02 updating Ordinance 18-44 Adoption of codes by updating 18-44(b) Uniform B to reference the current NFPA1 edition and remove 18-44(d) Modifications & (e) Appeals. Motion by O’Neill and seconded by Klimek to approve Ordinance 2026-02 updating Ordinance 18-44 Adoption of codes by updating 18-44(b) Uniform B to reference the current NFPA1 edition and remove 18-44(d) Modifications & (e) Appeals. Motion carried 4/0. Recommended approve Ordinance 2026-03 Amendment to Ordinance 28-29 Disorderly Conduct Offense. Motion by O’Neill and seconded by Warren to approve Ordinance 2026-03 Amendment to Ordinance 28-29 Disorderly Conduct Offense. Motion carried 4/0. Water & Sewer – June 9, 2026 Recommended Council approve Resolution WS-2026-01 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR) Resolution. Motion by Warren and seconded by Klimek to approve Resolution WS-2026-01 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR) Resolution. Motion carried 4/0. Streets & Drainage – June 16, 2026 Recommended Council approve Pay Application No. 1 for the West Park Drive Reconstruction Project in the amount of $77,483.38. Motion by Warren and seconded by Klimek to approve Pay Application No. 1 for the West Park Drive Reconstruction Project in the amount of $77,483.38. Motion carried 4/0. Recommended Council approve the street use/event permit for the Peshtigo Fire Museum Ice Cream Social and waive the barricade and garbage can fees. Motion by Warren and seconded by Ahrens to approve the street use/event permit for the Peshtigo Fire Museum Ice Cream Social and waive the barricade and garbage can fees. Motion carried 4/0. Discuss/consider Street Use/Event Permit for Zion Church Classic Car Show on July 25, 2026. Motion by Warren and seconded by Ahrens to approve the Street Use/Event Permit for Zion Church Classic Car Show on July 25, 2026 with any additional fees to be waived. Motion carried 4/0. Recommended Council approve the Eklund Street mill and overlay project to be funded from the CIP. Motion by Warren and seconded by Klimek to approve the Eklund Street mill and overlay project to be funded from the CIP. Motion carried 4/0. Parks & Recreation – June 16, 2026 Discuss/consider Parks & Recreation 5-year Comprehensive Plan quotes. Parks & Recreation 5-year Comprehensive Plan quotes were reviewed. The plan helps facilitate Parks and Recreation future funding and grants. Moton by Warren and seconded by Ahrens to approve the Parks & Recreation 5-year Comprehensive Plan proposal from Cedar Corp. for $17,800 to be funded from the General Fund. Motion carried 4/0. Recommended Council approve purchase of the Hustler Raptor XD 60 from Jake’s Sales and Service in the amount of $5,399 using CIP funds. Motion by Ahrens and seconded by Warren to approve purchase of the Hustler Raptor XD 60 from Jake’s Sales and Service in the amount of $5,399 using CIP funds. Motion carried 4/0. Recommended Council approve hiring of the summer Parks candidate(s) discussed in Closed Session. Motion by Ahrens and seconded by O’Neill to approve hiring Lynn Tonn as a summer Park’s employee. Motion carried 4/0. Fire, Lighting & Building – June 17, 2026 Recommended Council approve directing the City Attorney to draft a resolution establishing a written nuisance property enforcement procedure for City use. Motion by Klimek and seconded by Warren to approve directing the City Attorney to draft a resolution establishing a written nuisance property enforcement procedure for City use. Motion carried 4/0. Recommended Council approve resignation of Frederick Marsh as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). Motion by Klimek and seconded by Warren to approve the resignation of Frederick Marsh as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). Motion carried 4/0. Mayor Berman thanked Frederick Marsh for his service to the City. Discuss/consider Landmark demolition bids and funding. Bids for the demolition of the Landmark building at 310 Oconto Ave. were reviewed. The lowest bid was by Peters Concrete for $181,715. Discussion was held. Further review will held by the Fire, Lighting & Building Committee to determine possible funding through grants. Finance & Claims – June 22, 2026 Recommended Council approve the $9,385.88 June 2026 Budget Adjustments and Transfers. Motion by Warren and seconded by O’Neill to approve the $9,385.88 June 2026 Budget Adjustments and Transfers. Motion carried 4/0. Recommended Council approve the payment of $25,242.50 to Motorola for invoices from 12/21/22 – 4/17/26 to be funded from the General Fund and the 2026 Budget. Further discussion and review will be held on the Motorola invoices by the Finance & Claims Committee. Personnel – June 29 & July 1, 2026 Recommended Council approve the WWTP Operator job descriptions and progression schedule. Motion by Warren and seconded by Ahrens to approve the WWTP Operator job descriptions and progression schedule. Motion carried 4/0. Other Matters: None Motion by Warren and seconded by O’Neill to adjourn at 7:41 p.m. Motion carried 4/0. Tammy Kasal Clerk-Treasurer