Common Council — Minutes

MINUTES FROM THE CITY OF WAUTOMA MEETING OF THE REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL MONDAY, JANUARY 8th, 2024 6:00 p.m. Mayor Nixon called the regular meeting of the Regular City of Wautoma Common Council to order at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 8th, 2024. Present: Mayor Nixon, Alderpersons Pat King, Aaron Grimm, Eric Tratar, Bob Cayer, Steve Ryerson and Ryan Petersen Excused: Alderperson Grimm and Petersen Prayer and Pledge took place. Alderperson King motioned to approve minutes from the Regular Common Council meeting held on December 11 th, 2023, Finance and Personnel Committee held on December 11th, 2023, and Airport Committee held on December 19th, 2023. The motion was seconded by Alderperson Grimm and carried 6-0. Alderperson Grimm motioned to approve the agenda which was seconded by Alderperson Cayer and carried 6-0. A ceremonial swearing in of Officer Justin Wolff took place. Jennifer Weiss with REACH Waushara spoke regarding walking trails within the City of Wautoma. A public hearing was held regarding the Wautoma Airport’s six-years as part of the requirement for federal funding. There was nobody present to speak during the hearing which was closed by Mayor Nixon. Alderperson Cayer motioned to approve a Picnic License for St. Joseph Knights of Columbus (Don Mais). The motion was seconded by Alderperson Petersen and carried 6-0. Mr. Bohler presented his report to the council. Mayor Nixon presented his report to the council. Alderperson Cayer motioned to approve the payment of monthly vouchers, which was seconded by Alderperson Ryerson and carried 6-0. Alderperson Ryerson motioned to reaffirm the purchase of a new street sweeper, which was also approved in the 2024 Annual Operating Budget. The motion was seconded by Alderperson Ryerson and carried 6-0. Discussion took place regarding a potential ban of storage units within the city limits. Alderperson Ryerson motioned to adjourn, which was seconded by Alderperson Petersen and carried 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m. _____________________ John Nixon Tommy Bohler Mayor Administrator/ Clerk/ Treasurer