2022-09-19 Council Minutes

MINUTES OF THE REGULARCOUNCIL MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF FENNIMORE, GRANT COUNTY, WISCONSIN HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 TH , 2022 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, Chiefari, Sheckler, Strack, and Streif . Ald. Day & Hagen were absent City Clerk Debi Heisner 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 Roth to approve the proof of posting and agenda. Motion carried 6-0. Consent Agenda: The following Operators were approved with a motion by Streif and a second by Roth, Motion carried 6-0: Amanda Abing, Joseph Klais, Emily Klais, Kimberly Wilson, and Joshua Webber Minutes of the preceding meeting. Approval of minutes if correct, and corrections of mistakes: The minutes from the August 15th, 2022, Council meetings were approved with a motion by Roth and a second by Strack. Motion carried 6-0. Comments from Pre-registered Citizens: Margaret Sprague, Tree Board was present to update on the Tree Committee. There was no update on the Fennimore Future & Comprehensive Plan. 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 9/19/22 Council claims with the breakdown of bills to their respective accounts for a total of $665,937.42 with City bills@ $382,193.80 Utility bills @$255,129.76, Sewer bills @ $27,953.86, and Capital Projects - $660.00. Gross Payroll amounts for 8/26/22 were $74,839.75 with $42,693.60 for City $25,438.16 for Utility and $6,707.99 for Sewer. Gross Payroll amounts for 9/9/22 were $64,279.89 with $38,604.81 for City, $19,156.16 for Utility, and $6,518.90 for Sewer. Motion carried on a roll call vote 6-0. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Contractor's Application for Payment No. 5 for 2022 Street & Utility Improvements Town and Country Engineering presenting: There was a motion by Streif and a second by Hagen to approve the Pay ap #5 for $269,386.26 for the 2022 Street and Utility Projects. All in favor - motion carried 6-0. Committee Reports: none Unfinished Business: none New Business: Lions Club request for food and drinks to be served in the gymnasium on September 24 th, 2022 There was a motion by Adam and a second by Roth to approve all but 740 5th Street which will be covered by Town and Country engineering. All in favor – motion carried 6-0. Discussion and possible approval of Authorizing Resolution 2022- 09-19 regarding the 2023 Tree Grant. There was a motion by Adam and a second by Chiefari to approve this Resolution. All in favor – motion carried 6-0. Fennimore Chamber of Commerce requests: There was a motion by Streif and a second by Sheckler to approve the following requests for the Fennimore Chamber of Commerce: Street Closing: September 24th, Street Dance – September 24th and Fireworks on September 23rd. All in favor - Motion carried 6-0. Consideration of and action on a Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Deed for Street Purposes (portions of Bronson Boulevard and Brownwood Road): There was a motion by Adam and a second by Roth to approve this resolution for Brownwood Boulevard and Brownwood Road. Motion carried on a roll call vote 6-0. Discussion and possible approval of revisions to Fennimore Municipal Code 5.08(4)(e) regarding Tree Trimming: Discussion was heard but no action was taken. Discussion ad possible action on adding 4- way stop at 14 th and Jefferson: There was a discussion on adding this 4-way stop and we will work on an Ordinance amendment for the October meeting. Discussion and possible approval on the installation and display of artwork in Foxmoor Park by the Fennimore School District: Margaret Sprague has been in discussions with the Ag Instructor @ Fennimore High School regarding the students making artwork to display in the park. This was conditionally approved for the class to present a design and the Council would approve at that point. Discussion and possible approval of rubble dump hours of operation and security: DPW, John Murray explained the rubble dump is at capacity and that items are being dropped off at the dump that shouldn’t be there. Many different options were discussed, and it was asked that we investigate more avenues for consideration. Designated route for Amish within the City of Fennimore Limits : Mayor Boebel has been in contact with the Amish community to establish a solution to the clean up and routes the community uses. The Mayor has not been given a specific plan and will continue to work with them on this item. Adoption of resolution in re cognition of Curt Witynski & Gail Sumi of the Wisconsin League of Municipalities : There was a motion by Adam and a second by Streif to adopt this resolution honoring the 2 retirees from the League of Municipalities. Comments and suggestions from Citizens present: Communications and recommendations from the mayor: none Schedule Committee meetings: Adjourn: Motion by Roth, second by Streif to adjourn at 7 p.m. Motion carried 6-0. Debi Heisner, City Clerk Ryan Boebel, Mayor