Council Minutes 04212026

CITY OF NEW HOLSTEIN COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 21, 2026 6:15 PM City Hall The regular monthly meeting of the Common Council was called to order by City Administer Depies , presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Council members Gene Woelfel, Brad Hess, Becca Mosier, Norm Propson, Ken Thede, Kathy Schroeder, Paula Oakley , and Dan Watson were present at roll call . Also present were City Administrator Scott Depies, Police Chief Eric Fischer, DPW Director Jason , Fire Chief Craig Cary, Emergency Management Director Russ Thiel and Police Captain Chuck Schroeder. Others in attendance: Tracy Folz It was noted that the meeting was properly announced. City Administrator Depies Administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Hebl, Alderperson Hess, Alderperson Watson, Alderperson Thede, Alderperson Oakley. Action Item: Mosier nominated Woelfel for Council President: Schroeder seconded the nomination. There were no further nominations. Hebl moved to close the nominations. The nomination of Woelfel was carried unanimously. A motion was made by Hess, seconded by Woelfel, and carried to approve the agenda. A motion was made by Oakley, seconded by Watson, and carried to approve the minutes from the previous Common Council meeting on March 18, 2026. Citizen Input: None Consent Agenda: The Mayor asked for a motion regarding the Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Propson, seconded by Approval, and carried to approve the Consent Agenda. Approval of Financial Reports: Financial Reports were presented and approved as part of the Consent Agenda , approving the Treasurer’s report and Invoices totaling $202,167 as of April 121, 2026. Approval of Park Use and Special Event Applications: The Special Event Application submitted by Tod Bonde for the New Holstein Family Fishing Clinic scheduled for May 9th, 2026 was approved. Approval of License: The AB -200 Alcohol Beverage License Application for the New Holstein Baseball Softball Association was approved. Reports of Departments and Committees : Police Department Petty Cash - $331.25; Building Permits $652,962; Library Receipt Report $468.33. cityofnewholstein.gov New Holstein, WI 53061 Phone: 920.898.5766 FAX: 920.898.5879 Common Council Meeting Minutes 4/21/2026 2 Minutes: Committee of the Whole March 18 and April 18, Library Board March 9, Utilities and Sanitary Sewer Commissions February 24, Board of Canvassers Meeting April 7, and NHPFC November 11 2025. Action Items: 1. Discussion – Ehlers Presentation on Received Proposals for the City’s Promissory Note, Series 2026A: Phil Cosson of Ehlers presented the results of bids received for financing the purchase of a fire truck and public works plow truck through a ten -year general obligation promissory note. The presentation included a review of bid results, debt structure, tax levy impact, and the City’s overall borrowing capacity 2. Action– Resolution 1599 – A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of a $627,000 General Obligation Promissory Note, Series 2026A: A motion was made by Mosier, seconded by Wolf, and carried to approve Resolution 1599. Upon call of the roll, Wolf, Mosier, Watson, Oakley, Propson, Hess, Abrams, and Schroeder voted Aye. 3. Action – Resolution 1591 – A Resolution Designating the Official Bank for Depository Funds – BMO Harris Bank, N.A.: A motion was made by Propson, seconded by Hess, and carried. Upon call of the roll, the motion passed unanimously. 4. Action – Resolution 1592 – A Resolution Designating the Official Bank for Depository Funds – Collins State Bank: A motion was made Hess, seconded by Oakley, and carried. Upon call of the roll, the motion passed unanimously. 5. Action – Resolution 1593 – A Resolution Designating the Official Bank for Depository Funds – Bank First: A motion was made by Wolf, seconded by Schroeder, and carried. Upon call of the roll, the motion passed unanimously. 6. Action – Resolution 1594 – A Resolution Designating the Official Credit Union for Depository Funds – Premier Financial Credit Union: A motion was made by Mosier, seconded by Oakley, and carried. Upon call of the roll, the motion passed unanimously. 7. Action – Resolution 1595 – A Resolution Designating the Official Paper for Publication: A motion was made by Mosier, seconded by Propson, and carried. Upon call of the roll, the motion passed unanimously. 8. Action– Resolution 1596 – A Resolution Designating a Local Government Pooled Investment Fund: A motion was made by Woelfel, seconded by Watson, and carried. Upon call of the roll, the motion passed unanimously. 9. Action – Resolution 1597 – A Resolution Recognizing Richard Snelson: A motion was made by Oakley, seconded by Schroeder, and carried. Upon call of the roll, the motion passed unanimously. 10. Action – Resolution 1598 – A Resolution Recognizing Steve Abrams: Common Council Meeting Minutes 4/21/2026 3 A motion was made by Schroeder, seconded by, and carried. Upon call of the roll, the motion passed unanimously 11. Action – Mayor’s Appointments: A motion was made by Mosier, seconded by Woelfel, and carried to approve the Mayor’s appointments as presented. Upon call of the roll, the motion passed unanimously. Miscellaneous Business: Proclamations for 2026 Arbor Day and 2026 Poppy Month were presented Being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Scott Depies City Administrator/Clerk