2023-06-19 Regular Council Minutes

1 | P a ge 03/10/22 Minutes Date Approved 0 3 / 21 /202 2 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FENNIMORE, GRANT COUNTY, WISCONSIN HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19TH, 2023 The Regular Council meeting of the Common Council was called to order by Mayor Ryan Boebel at 5:30 p.m. Roll Call was taken with the following alderpersons answering present. Adam, Sheckler, Roth, Day, Strack, Streif, and Hagen. City Clerk Ashley Walker and John Murray, DPW were also present. Agenda: Proof in the form of a certificate of public notice given as required by Section 19.84, Wis. Stats., as to the holding of this meeting, was presented by the Clerk Treasurer. Motion by Streif, second by Strack to approve the proof of posting and agenda. Motion carried 7-0. Consent Agenda: The following Operators were approved with a motion by Day and a second by Strack: Janelle Daniels, Jacob Bender, Michelle Rindy, Laura Kirschbaum, Christina Hill, Brian Heisz, Sarah Chulafich, Hillary Roberts, Amanda Abing, Emily Klais, Joseph Klais, Dorothy Daniels, Brienna Hipenbecker, Jay Anderson II, Dawn Zaluski, Ashlee Barber, Felicia Neiners, Denisse Carmona, Julieta Rodriguez, Moises Garcia , Israel Temoxtle, Ted Novinska, Matthew Bollhorst, Barbie Graser, Cassandra Hall-Hanse, Ashley Hartig, Brianne Novinska, Shannon Nugent, Jessica Owens, Kala Robinson, Ashley Valentine, and Miguelina Atlahua. Motion carried 7-0. The following 2023-2024 Liquor License were approved with a motion by Streif and a second by Strack. Class "A" Beer: Lusy's Mexican Store LLC, The Family Dollar. Class A Beer and Liquor: Bender Fennimore, LLC, Fennimore LLC, Family Dollar Stores of Wisconsin, Kwik Trip, Inc, Casey’s Marketing Company, Dolgencorp, LLC dba Dollar General, Quilt Peddler LLC, Carr Valley Cheese Co Inc, and Speedy Mart LLC. Class "B" Beer & Liquor: BD's Eagles Nest, Hilltop Mexican Restaurant LLC, Fennimore Lanes LLC, Gerald Day dba Second Shot, and Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. Motion carried 7-0. The following 2023-2024 Cigarette Licenses were approved with a motion by Day and a second by Streif: Speedy Mart LLC, Bender’s Foods, Casey’s General Store, Dollar General Store, Family Dollar, and Kwik Trip #755. Motion carried 7-0. The following 2023-2024 Manufactured Homes Licenses were approved with a motion by Day and a second by Strack: Northview Estates-2731-WI MHC, LLC and Maple Lane Trailer Court. Motion carried 7-0. Minutes of the preceding meeting. Approval of minutes if correct, and corrections of mistakes: The minutes from the May 15th, 2023 Regular Meeting were approved with a motion by Streif, and a second by Day. Motion carried 7-0. 2 | P a ge 03/10/22 Minutes Date Approved 0 3 / 21 /202 2 Comments from Pre -registered Citizens: Margaret Sprague, Tree Board was present to update on the Tree Committee. Legislative Update-Molly Bohn Field Representative for Congressman Derrick Van Orden was present to update happenings for Congressman Van Orden. Reports of Officers: Clerk DPW Chief of Police Community Development Manager Presentation of accounts and other claims against the city: There was a motion by Streif and a second by Sheckler to approve the 6/19/2023 Council claims with the breakdown of bills to their respective accounts for a total of $592,754.24 with City bills at $334,642.18 Utility bills at $227,015.20, Sewer bills at $31,096.86, TIF- CDBG bills at $0, and Capital Projects at $0. Gross Payroll amounts for 05/19/2023 were $64,184.73 with $38,275.05 for City, $19,896.55 for Utility and $6,013.13 for Sewer. Gross Payroll amounts for 06/02/2023 were $62,744.50 with $36,986.98 for City, $19,909.78 for Utility, and $5,847.74 for Sewer. Gross Payroll amounts for 06/16/2023 were $71,311.02 with $44,687.17 for City, $19,917.20 for Utility, and $6,706.65 for Sewer. Motion carried on a roll call vote 7-0. Committee Reports: None Unfinished Business: New Business: Discussion and possible action on Marsden Park Tennis Courts and Trees-Charles Stenner spoke to council about getting a 100 year lease similar to what the Rail Road Museum has. The previous lease lapsed in 2015. This will be on the next agenda. Discussion and possible action on Chapter 17 Ordinance update-The Police Department along with the City Attorney are looking at reoccurring nuisance issues, and will be on the next agenda. Discussion and possible approval of Chicken BBQ tickets for employees - There was a motion by Adam and a second by Day to purchase two tickets for full-time employees, and one for part-time employees. Motion carried 7-0. Discussion and Possible action on Compost and Brush Dump Site -There was a motion by Hagen and a second by Roth to set the hours to Monday and Thursdays from 3pm to 6pm, and Saturdays from 8am to 12pm subject to staffing availability. Motion carried 7-0. Discussion and possible action on issuing a check to the library for unused annual budget-No action taken, as the 3 | P a ge 03/10/22 Minutes Date Approved 0 3 / 21 /202 2 funds are already allocated for the library, so cutting the check to them would be fine. Discussion and possible action on adding Ordinance regarding water softener regulations-No action taken. Will bring back to council completed Ordinance for approval. Discussion and possible action on Resolution 2023-06-19 for 2022 CMAR-There was a motion by Adam and a second by Roth to approve Resolution 2023-06-19 for 2022 CMAR. Motion carried on a roll call vote 7-0. Discussion and possible action on East Water Tower-Keep it white with Maroon lettering Discussion and possible action to consider changes to union contract- There was a motion by Streif and a second by Roth to approve changes made to the union contract. Motion carried on a roll call vote 7-0. Discussion and possible action to consider changes to Police officer Job Description-There was a motion by Roth and a second by Day to approve changes to Police Officer Job Description. Motion carried 7-0. Discussion and possible action to consider SWTC and FCSD liaison contracts -There was a motion by Roth and a second by Day to approve the SWTC and FCSD liaison contracts. Motion carried 7-0. Discussion and possible action on replacing curb and gutter on Brownwood Rd-No action. Once we get an actual number, a special council meeting can be called if needed. Comments and suggestions from Citizens present: None Communications and recommendations from the mayor Schedule Committee meetings: None Adjourn: Motion by Roth, second by Day to adjourn at 6:51 p.m. Motion carried 7-0. _____________________ Ashley Walker, City Clerk _________________________ Ryan Boebel, Mayor