Common Council — Minutes

MINUTES FROM THE CITY OF WAUTOMA MEETING OF THE REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL MONDAY, APRIL 11th, 2022 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 11th, 2022. Present: Mayor John Nixon, Alderpersons Pat King, Steve Ryerson, Eric Tratar and Ryan Petersen Excused: Alderperson Grimm and Cayer Prayer and Pledge took place. Alderperson Ryerson moved to approve the minutes from the Regular Common Council meeting held on March 14th, 2022, and Finance and Personnel committee held on March 14th, 2022. The motion was seconded by Alderperson Tratar and carried 4-0. 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 Tratar and carried 4-0. Mayor Nixon opened the public hearing regarding CDBG activities on Waupaca Street. Jennifer Trader from MSA Engineers was present at the hearing and gave an overview of the project and grant. No residents requested to speak, and the public hearing was closed. Alderperson King motioned to approve Picnic Licenses for the Wautoma Area Chamber of Commerce, Operator’s Licenses for Denise Baumann (WACC) and a “Class A” Liquor License for The Nest @ 217 West, LLC. The motion was seconded by Alderperson Ryerson and carried 4-0. Alderperson King motioned to approve Ordinance #2022-01 to amend Code of Ordinances with the intent of providing authority for fire inspections to be completed as directed under Wisconsin Statutes, to enhance the health, safety, and good order of the community, and to provide authority to enforce violation of fire regulations in the City of Wautoma. The motion was seconded by Alderperson Tratar and carried 4-0. Alderperson Ryerson motioned to approve Resolution #2022-01 - Resolution Providing A Guarantee Of Matching Funds For The CDBG-PF Application. The motion was seconded by Alderperson Petersen and carried 4-0. Alderperson Tratar motioned to approve Resolution #2022-02 - Authorizing Resolution For The Submission Of A Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application. The motion was seconded by Alderperson King and carried 4-0. Mr. Bohler presented his report to the council. Chief Paul Mott presented his report to the council. Mayor Nixon presented his report to the council. Alderperson Petersen moved to approve the payment of monthly vouchers. The motion was seconded by Alderperson Tratar and carried 4-0. Chad Grundemann was present via phone to give the MSA Engineers update on projects. Alderperson Petersen motioned to approve MSA Engineers service agreement to complete the CDBG grant application for Waupaca Street. The motion was seconded by Alderperson Ryerson and carried 4-0. Chad Grundemann gave an update on the 16th avenue grant award. Alderperson Ryerson motioned to allow extension of noise ordinance from 10:00pm to 11:00pm at the Waushara County Fairgrounds on July 8th and 9th, 2022 for the cultural celebration and awareness event, “A Taste of Mexico”. The motion was seconded by Alderperson Tratar and carried 4-0. Alderperson Petersen motioned to adjourn, which was seconded by Alderperson Ryerson and carried 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. _____________________ John Nixon Tommy Bohler Mayor Administrator/ Clerk/ Treasurer