Common Council Meeting - September 8th, 2026 — Minutes

Common Council Minutes The Common Council met at the City of Nekoosa Office Location: Council Chambers, 951 Market St. Nekoosa, WI 54457 Time: Tuesday, September 8th, 2026, at 7:00 P .M. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Mayor Daniel J. Carlson. Roll call was conducted by Kallee Ferk, City Clerk. Roll Call Aldermen Present: Larry Krubsack, Adam Buehring, Mike Kumm, Anthony Carlson, Daniel Downing, Garett Kuhn, and Brad Hamilton. Also in attendance was Rick Schmidt – Public Works Director, Mike Hartje – Fire Chief, Scott Gustin, Tim Bowe, Dennis Fenske, and Zander Dahl Attendance via Zoom: Nick Abts – City Attorney, Shawn Woods – Police Chief, and Michael Miller Citizen Comment – Tim Bowe questioned whether the Public Works Department was going to keep track of community sump pumps and where they are disposing. Rick Schmidt, Public Works Director said that he would meet with Tim to discuss and mentioned t hat this should be brought up at a Public Works Committee meeting. Approval of Previous Common Council Minutes – August 11th, 2026 A motion was made to approve the minutes of the previous Common Council meeting as written. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Garett Kuhn Motion carried unanimously. Treasurer’s Report A motion was made to approve the treasurer’s report. Motion by: Anthony Carlson Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Motion carried unanimously. Committee Reports Public Works A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Public Works Committee report of September 1st, 2026, to be accepted as written. Motion by: Larry Krubsack Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Motion carried unanimously. Meeting Minutes: 1. Recommend second driveway at 122 Fairview Lane (Scott Gustin Residence). 2. Recommend denying Moccasin Mobile Home Park wastewater charges credit. 3. Discussion on hazard and nuisance trees on private property. 4. Discussion on 10th street drainage and homeowner complaint. 5. Recommend approval of certified survey map for Moccasin Creek Mobile Home Park. Subject to property line adjustment to accommodate utility easements. 6. Discussed hiring Josh Volz for building inspection services. Anthony Carlson requested that item 2 be held for a separate vote. Motion that Item 2 of the Public Works Committee Meeting be adopted for action. Motion by: Larry Krubsack Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Roll call vote: 6 Ayes, 1 Nays. Anthony Carlson voted Nay. Motion that Items 1 and 5 of the Public Works Committee Meeting be adopted for action. Motion by: Larry Krubsack Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Roll call vote: 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Property Recreation and Human Affairs A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Property Recreation and Human Affairs report of September 1st, 2026, to be accepted as written. Motion by: Mike Kumm Seconded by: Garett Kuhn Motion carried unanimously. Meeting Minutes: 1. Recommend new streetlight banners (8) along Market Street and Prospect Avenue. 2. Recommend accepting tree donation from JR Hildebrandt for placing holiday lights at Riverside Park. Motion that Items 1 and 2 the Property Recreation and Human Affairs Committee Meeting be adopted for action. Motion by: Mike Kumm Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Roll call vote: 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Ways & Means A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Ways & Means Committee report of September 8th, 2026, to be accepted as written. Motion by: Adam Buehring Seconded by: Garett Kuhn Motion carried unanimously. Meeting Minutes: 1. Audited the bill list. 2. Recommend the various license applications: • Operator Licenses: o GPM Southeast (Bread and Butter Shop): Jayce McGregor o The Basement Bar (318 Market Street): Vivian Waisbrot, Trista Thompson, Mayci Brost, Alexis Wisniewski, and Caroline Snider 3. Recommend allowing Nekoosa Athletic Association to use Thompson Park on September 23rd, 2026 for Homecoming. 4. Recommend denying waiving boat launch fees for September 12 th, 2026, for Heavy Hitters fishing tournament. 5. Recommend allowing any alderman, the mayor, and DPW Superintendent to attend the LWM conference October 7 th, 8th, and 9th, 2026 as per handbook and contract. Motion that Items 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the Ways and Means Committee Meeting be adopted for action. Motion by: Adam Buehring Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Roll call vote: 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business – There was no old business. New Business Discussion and possible action on the Fair Housing Month Proclamation. A motion was made to approve the Fair Housing Month Proclamation. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Anthony Carlson Roll call vote: 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Approval of all Department Reports A motion was made to approve the various monthly reports from the Police Chief, Public Works Director, Fire Chief, Community Center, Airport Commission, Charles & JoAnn Lester Library, and Building Inspector. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Garett Kuhn Motion carried unanimously. Audit Bill List / Approval of Bills Pooled Cash: Check #65373-65463 and other voucher payments from 08/12/2026-09/08/2026 Total Expenditure from all Funds = $335,782.27 Payroll: Check #56398-56406 Voucher #V14705-V14775 payments from 08/12/2026– 09/08/2026 Total: $150,365.13 A motion was made to approve the bills for the month. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Larry Krubsack Roll call vote: 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Adjournment A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Garett Kuhn Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:14pm