Common Council Meeting - October 13th — Agenda

It is possible that the members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental body at the above-stated meeting other than the City Common Council. Common Council Agenda The Common Council will meet at the City of Nekoosa Office Location & Address: Council Chambers, 951 Market St. Nekoosa, WI 54457 Time: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026, at 7:00 P .M. This meeting can be streamed via Zoom, see the link attached: Click Here The agenda is as follows: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Citizen Comment During the Citizens Comment period of the agenda, the council welcomes comments from any city resident on any item not on the agenda. Please know that pursuant to State law the council members cannot engage in conversation with you but may ask questions. The council may refer the item to staff, a standing committee, or a future meeting for discussion and possible action. Each person wishing to speak will have up to 10 minutes to speak, unless more time is granted by the council . If you wish to speak, we ask that you submit a card to the secretary or clerk providing your name, address, and topic for discussion. The council will also take comments from the public on agenda items as called for by the Mayor. Please note that once the City of Nekoosa Common Council begins discussion on an agenda item no further comment will be allowed from the public on that issue. 4. Approval of Previous Common Council Minutes – September 8th, 2026 5. Treasurer Report 6. Committee Reports a. Committee of the Whole – 08/18/2026 i. Discussed presentation provided by Jon Trautman on the city’s current 2026 budget status and the beginning of planning the 2027 budget. b. Personnel – 09/22/2026 i. Motion by Mike Kumm, 2nd by Tony Carlson to go into CLOSED SESSION pursuant to WI Stats. 19.85 (1)(c) to go over applications for the Director of Public Works position. Motion carried. c. Personnel – 09/28/2026 i. Motion by Tony Carlson, 2nd by Mike Kumm to go into CLOSED SESSION pursuant to WI Stats. 19.85 (1) (c) to interview candidates for Director of Public Works position. All voted yes. d. Personnel – 09/30/26 i. Motion by Tony Carlson, 2nd by Mike Kumm to go into CLOSED SESSION pursuant to WI Stats. 19.85 (1) (c) to interview candidates for Director of Public Works position. ii. Motion by Larry Krubsack, 2nd by Mike Kumm to come out of CLOSED SESSION pursuant to WI Stats. 19.85 (2). It is possible that the members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental body at the above-stated meeting other than the City Common Council. iii. Recommend the council to offer Adam Lueneburg the position of Director of Public Works. Subject to acceptance and preemployment screening. e. Public Safety i. Discussed Flock Camera system. ii. Recommend K9 fund to procure a K9, along with the required handler training and ongoing operational expenses. f. Public Works i. Discussion and possible action on Wood County Highway removing our asphalt pile (Lynn Hill Yard) and storing at the highway department yard. ii. Discussion and possible action on hiring Vierbicher engineering consultants for engineering services on Elmwood and Glendale utility project and management of the EPA grant. iii. Discussion and possible action on 10th Street drainage. iv. Discussion and possible action on request by Historic Point Basse for water use. v. Discussion and possible action on building inspection services. vi. Discussion and possible action on release of the funds held for the Owner Financial Responsibility for the Town of Port Edwards landfill. vii. Discussion and possible action on sump pump connections to the sanitary sewer system in private properties. viii. Discussion and possible action on public works staff working with Nekoosa High School students on a job shadow program. ix. Discussion and possible action on Training, Equipment and Seminars. g. Ways & Means i. Audit Bill List. ii. License applications. iii. Discussion and possible action on wage changes for council members that were previously approved years ago. iv. Discussion and possible action on questionable emails that are being sent to several council members. v. Discussion and possible action on acknowledging the efforts and service of former Alderman and Nekoosa Aux. Police Gus Woiak Jr. vi. Discussion and possible action to increase the allowable dollar amount to purchase flowers and send them to former Nekoosa employee’s families in the event of their passing. vii. Donations / Seminars / Conferences / Equipment / Meetings 7. Old Business 8. New Business a. Discussion and possible action on ADA Compliance correspondence from city attorney Nick Abts. b. Police Chief Monthly Report c. Public Works Director Monthly Report d. Fire Department Monthly Report e. Community Center Monthly Report f. Airport Commission Monthly Report g. Charles & JoAnn Lester Library Monthly Report It is possible that the members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental body at the above-stated meeting other than the City Common Council. h. GEC Building Inspector Report 9. Approval of Bills 10. Adjourn a. Date of Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 Nekoosa Common Council: Dan Carlson, Mayor Alderpersons: Ward 1: Larry Krubsack & Alan Marcoux Ward 2: Michael Kumm & Adam Buehring Ward 3: Anthony Carlson & Dan Downing Ward 4: Garett Kuhn & Brad Hamilton Kallee Ferk – City Clerk Posted 10/09/2026 This meeting is recorded via Zoom and can be accessed on the city website in the Agenda and Minutes section once posted. Discussion and possible action may take place on any of the above agenda items.