Common Council — Minutes

MINUTES FROM THE CITY OF WAUTOMA MEETING OF THE REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL MONDAY, MAY 8th, 2023 7:30 p.m. Mayor Nixon called the regular meeting of the City of Wautoma Common Council to order at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 8th, 2023. Present: Mayor Nixon, Alderpersons Patrick King, Aaron Grimm, Ryan Petersen, Steve Ryerson, Bob Cayer, and Eric Tratar Excused: None Prayer and Pledge took place. Alderperson King moved to approve the minutes from the Regular Common Council meeting held on April 10 th, 2023, Reorganizational Council meeting held on April 18th, 2023 and Finance and Personnel meeting held on April 10th, 2023. The motion was seconded by Alderperson Tratar and carried 6-0. Mr. Bohler presented both the General Fund Budget Comparison and bank account report. Alderperson Petersen motioned to approve the agenda which was seconded by Alderperson Ryerson and carried 6-0. Alderperson Ryerson motioned to approve Operator’s Licenses for ChaNelle M. Baines (TJ Rinaldi Chiropractic), Debra K. Kaiser (CoreQuest Yoga), Cindy L. Scheer (Wautoma Garden Center), Tanya M. Eagan (Salon Muse), Aaron Vincent (Dollar General), Elissa A.D. Apland (Grizzly Fitness), Becky Tratar (Coldwell Banker). The motion was seconded by Alderperson Grimm and carried 6-0. Mr. Bohler presented his report to the council. Mayor Nixon presented his report to the council. Alderperson King moved to approve the payment of monthly vouchers. The motion was seconded by Alderperson Tratar and carried 6-0. Alderperson Petersen motioned to approve all remaining Mayoral Committees. The motion was seconded by Alderperson Ryerson and carried 6-0. Alderperson Grimm motioned to repeal and revise action regarding on-street alcohol sales to allow for open carry of alcohol in the designated downtown district (per Code of Ordinances) only during the hours and dates of the Open Air Market. The motion was seconded by Alderperson Tratar and carried 6-0. Chief Mott presented Lieutenant Rosin with the Valor Award for his heroic actions taken in the line of duty. Alderperson Cayer motioned to go into Closed Session regarding personnel and legal matters. The motion was second by Alderperson Grimm and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Alderperson Grimm motioned to go into Open Session, which was seconded by Alderperson Ryerson and carried 6-0. Alderperson Petersen motioned to approve moving forward in the appeal process regarding a zoning matter. The motion was seconded by Alderperson Grimm and carried 6-0. Alderperson Petersen motioned to adjourn, which was seconded by Alderperson Grimm and carried 6-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. _____________________ John Nixon Tommy Bohler Mayor Administrator/ Clerk/ Treasurer