October 9

City of Bayfield Common Council Minutes of October 9, 2024 Call to Order - Roll Call: Council Member Cornelius called the meeting order at 4:45 p.m. followed by roll call and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Bland, Carrier, Cornelius, Fizell Absent: Mayor Dougherty Staff: Deputy Clerk/Treasurer/ZA Ray Others: Nick Goeman, CPA, Baker Tilly Review/Approve Agenda: Cornelius moved to approve the agenda as presented. All ayes. Carried. Public Comment and Suggestions from Persons Present on Agenda Items: None. Discussion and Identification of Items for Future Agendas: None. Review/Approve the Common Council’s Minutes of Sept 11 and 25: Postponed. Agenda 1. City of Bayfield Finances: Nick Goemam, CPA, from Baker Tilly presented an overview of the City’s Finances and 2023 audit. 2023 revenue decreased compared to 2022. 2023 expenditures increased due to courthouse remodeling, refurbishing the pavilion deck, fire truck repairs, and other one-time projects. Discussion ensued. Information only, no action taken. 2. 2025 Budget and Capital Improvement Projects: Discussion ensued. Bland motioned to accept the 2025 budget capital improvement to go out for public hearing/comment. Roll Call: Bland, yes, Carrier, yes, Cornelius, yes Fizell, yes. Motion carried. 3. Resolution #625, 2025 Wage Increase: Suggested 2025 wage increase of 2.7%. Bland suggested further consideration of the wage schedule. Discussion ensued. Roll Call: Bland, nay, Carrier, yes, Cornelius, yes, Fizell, yes. 4. Resolution #626, Library Levy Exemption: Carrier motioned to approve Resolution #626. All ayes. Motion carried. 5. Resolution #627, Bonded Agents: Stipulation that Council approves new Treasurer hire to be the bonded agent. May also go to the City Clerk for bonding to enable shared duties in the Financial Department. Fizell motioned to approve. All ayes. Motion carried. 6 Police Academy Sponsorship: Presentation by Police Chief Novak regarding a potential new hire. Further research is needed on how to sponsor this gentleman in the Police Academy. Discussion ensued. Fizell motioned to approve Chief Novak to start the interview/sponsorship process. All ayes. Motion carried. 7. Project Updates: ● Harbor: No change on City Dock Finger Pier Project, still looking into funding and grants. Underground storage tank replacement project completed, waiting on the insurance policy. ● Playgrounds/East Dock Park: HKGi consultant working with Parks and Rec and the Playground Sub-Committee in developing a master plan and two draft proposals for the East Dock Park area. The Playground Sub-Committee is hosting a public engagement session scheduled for October 10, 2024 ● Public Works: Bidding proposal going out for Manypenny Project. Should have bids in and bid opening by November 7, 2024. Washington repairs are ongoing. ● Planning - Wayfinding: Signs are mostly up. Continuing a couple of small projects. ● Planning - Zoning Code Rewrite: No updates. 8. Mayor’s Report: Two temporary hires were brought on. Anne Adams at City Hall and Shaleen O’Krueg at the Marina. File Reports from Committees, Commission & Boards: Carrier moved to place the following on file. All ayes. Carried. Architectural Review Board: Minutes of September 23, 2024 Fire Department: Minutes of September 9, 2024 Harbor: Minutes of September 9, 2024 and September 16, 2024 Library: Minutes of September 18, 2024 Parks and Rec: Minutes of September 5, 2024 Police Department: September 2024 Report Public Works: Minutes of September 11, 2024 Tree Board: Minutes of September 19, 2024 Treasurer: None Correspondence: Bayfield County – Emergency Medical Services - Cornelius encouraged attendance of the upcoming Bayfield County meeting regarding putting a Paramedic Unit at the County level. Informational only, no action taken. Confirm Next Meetings: November 13, 4:45 p.m Adjournment: Carrier moved to adjourn. Carried Minutes by Shaleen O’Krueg, Office Admin.