Common Council — Minutes

MINUTES FROM THE CITY OF WAUTOMA MEETING OF THE REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL MONDAY, APRIL 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, April 8th, 2023. Present: Mayor Nixon, Alderpersons Patrick King, Aaron Grimm, Ryan Petersen, Steve Ryerson, and Bob Cayer Excused: Alderperson Tratar Prayer and Pledge took place. Alderperson King moved to approve the minutes from the Regular Common Council meeting held on March 13 th, 2023, and Finance and Personnel held on March 13th, 2023. The motion was seconded by Alderperson Grimm and carried 5-0. Bob Stahl spoke on concerns regarding trees falling in the White River. Mr. Bohler presented both the General Fund Budget Comparison and bank account report. Alderperson Ryerson motioned to approve the agenda which was seconded by Alderperson Petersen and carried 5-0. Alderperson Ryerson motioned to approve an Operator’s License for Caley Stewart (Two20 Taphouse & Grill), Thomas F. Goetz (Waushara County Historical Society), Rachel D. Pekowsky (Thrivent Financial), Mark S. Holt (Holt’s Diamond Jewelry Store), and Joey C. Dopp (Dopp Insurance Agency). The motion was seconded by Alderperson Petersen and carried 5-0. 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 Ryerson and carried 5-0. Alderperson Ryerson motioned to approve on-street alcohol sales on Ste. Marie Street within the designated Open Air market area only during Open Air market dates and times. The motion was seconded by Alderperson Petersen and carried 5-0. Alderperson Grimm motioned to go into Closed Session regarding personnel and legal matters. The motion was second by Alderperson Cayer and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Alderperson king motioned to go into Open Session, which was seconded by Alderperson Ryerson and carried 5-0. Alderperson Grimm motioned to add a ten-year step to the police department. The motion was seconded by Alderperson Ryerson and carried 5-0. Alderperson Petersen motioned to approve an agreement between the City of Wautoma and the Wautoma Area School District to approve the School Resource Officer position. The motion was seconded by Alderperson Ryerson and carried 5-0. Alderperson Petersen motioned to adjourn, which was seconded by Alderperson Grimm and carried 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. _____________________ John Nixon Tommy Bohler Mayor Administrator/ Clerk/ Treasurer