Common Council — Minutes

COMMISSION ON PUBLIC WORKS/UTILITIES COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL JUNE 9, 2026 6:45 P.M. The Commission on Public Works/Utilities met in regular session, Chair Clough presiding. On roll call: Council Member Pavlac absent, all other members present. The minutes of the previous meeting were declared approved. 6:47 P.M. – Council Member Pavlac now present. Director of Public Works Friemoth reported on no burials and three cremations at the Cemetery, mowing, weed trimming, decorating Town Square Park gazebo and Prock Park, cleaning up trails in Arboretum, getting ready for flower planting, hauling brush and compost, streets sweeping, cleaning catch basins, finished hanging Veteran banners, cleaning up stump grinding, Water Department-daily testing and well rounds, utility locates, meter change outs and radio installs, finished hydrant flushing, mapping facilities, plumbing repairs at the Treatment Plant, painting test patch on Low Zone Water Tower, curb stop repairs, Sewer Department-daily testing and lift station rounds, lift station maintenance and inspections, mowing weeds and trimming at sewer plant, UV light maintenance, attended various training classes. Director of Public Works Friemoth stated that Struck & Irwin have put a first coat on our various slurry sealing projects and the second coat should be done in the next week or so. They have also touched up various past projects as well. City Clerk Winder reported that the regular meeting of Tuesday, August 11, 2026 is also the Partisan Primary Election day. Discussion followed. Motion Poeschel, second Neville, to reschedule the Tuesday, August 11, 2026 meeting to Monday, August 10, 2026 at 6:45 P.M. All Aye. Motion Poeschel, second Neville, to adjourn. All Aye. __________________________________ Daniel M. Clough, Chair ________________________________ Debbie Winder, Clerk * * * * * * * * * * * * COMMON COUNCIL COUNCIL ROOM JUNE 9, 2026 7:00 P.M. The Common Council met in regular session, Mayor Poeschel presiding. On roll call: all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The minutes of the previous meeting were declared approved. Council Member Petkovsek reported on the June 1, 2026 meeting of the Personnel Committee regarding: 1) a closed session on interviewing and promotion for Head Wastewater Operator Vacancy, the Heavy Equipment Operator/Water and Wastewater position and the City Hall Custodian vacancy, 2) reconvening into open session, 3) recommendation that the Mayor move to the Common Council the promotion of John Schoen as Head Wastewater Operator, 4) recommendation that the Mayor move to the Common Council to offer the Heavy Equipment Operator/Water and Wastewater Maintenance position to Logan Wasson, pending successful background check, 5) to recommend to the Common Council to accept the resignation of Terence McCarville City Hall Custodian and 6) to recommend to the Common Council to advertise the vacant Custodian position. Mayor Poeschel reported on the June 3, 2026 meeting of the Police and Fire Commission regarding: 1) election of officers, 2) a closed session to interview candidates for the other Part-Time Police Officer position, 3) reconvening into open session and 4) offering Christian Ovenshire the Part-Time Police Officer position pending a successful background check. Council Member Pavlac reported on the June 4, 2026 meeting of the Heritage Days Committee regarding: 1) financial report, 2) approval of adding Dale Erickson and Joe Neville as signers to the Forward Bank account and 3) sending a letter to the City Council requesting the release of the budgeted funds and the Listeman donation funds. Council Member Pavlac reported on the June 4, 2026 meeting of the Community Fire Hall Board meeting regarding: 1) payment of bills, 2) current activities and 3) review and approval of the insurance renewal without terrorism amendment. Council Member Clough reported on the June 9, 2026 meeting of the Commission on Public Works/Utilities regarding current activities. Mayor Poeschel declared all reports filed as presented with the City Clerk. Jerilyn St. Amand thanked the EMS staff and the Police Department that helped her when she had her accident recently. Mayor Poeschel asked if there were any questions on the Personnel Committee items (1, 2, 3 and 4). Motion Clough, second Gelhaus, to accept the recommendation to promote John Schoen to Head Wastewater Operator. All Aye. Motion Petkovsek, second Neville, to accept the recommendation to hire Logan Wasson for the Heavy Equipment Operator/Water and Wastewater Maintenance position. All Aye. Motion Clough, second Gelhaus, to accept the recommendation to accept the resignation of Terence McCarville as City Hall Custodian. All Aye. Motion Neville, second Clough, to accept the recommendation to advertise the vacant City Hall Custodian position. All Aye. City Clerk Winder opened and read the following proposals for a $550,000 loan for Tax Incremental Financing District No. 4 – Phase Two borrowing. Citizens State Bank of Loyal 5.00%, five-year loan term with ten-year repayment with repricing after five years, no fees 5.55%, ten-year loan term with ten-year repayment, no fees Unity Bank 3.475%, ten-year loan term and ten-year repayment, no fees Simplicity Credit Union No proposal for borrowing Council Member Gelhaus asked if the payments are monthly or annually. City Clerk Winder stated they are annual. Motion Neville, second Pavlac, to accept the Unity Bank proposal for financing the $550,000 Tax Incremental Financing District No. 4 – Phase Two loan at 3.475% with no fees and ten-year repayment. All Aye. Mayor Poeschel recommended Debra Perkl as a member of the Library Board. Motion Petkovsek, second Pavlac, to accept the recommendation and appoint Debra Perkl as member of the Library Board (2029). All Aye. City Clerk Winder reported that the regular meeting of Tuesday, August 11, 2026 is also the Partisan Primary Election day. Discussion followed. Motion Poeschel, second Neville, to reschedule the Tuesday, August 11, 2026 meeting to Monday, August 10, 2026 at 6:45 P.M. All Aye. Director of Public Works Friemoth presented a request for a mowing variance in the Boon Subdivision parcels. Friemoth stated that Neillsville Development LLC are requesting permission to allow the majority of the property to remain in a natural field condition and be periodically harvested for hay by a local farmer. They would continue to regularly maintain and mow approximately ten (10) feet from all curb lines and street frontages in order to preserve a clean and orderly appearance throughout the subdivision and along public roadways. Motion Petkovsek, second Neville, to approve the requested mowing variance in the Boon Subdivision parcels. Council Member Gelhaus – Nay, all other members – Aye. Motion carried. Chief of Police Mankowski reported on trainings, purchases, routine squad car maintenance, parking enforcements, citations, warnings, office activity, officer activities, assists, business patrols and contract policing. City Clerk Winder presented the 2026 Recycling Grant funds received from the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $9,928.32 (2025 - $9,935.17). Motion Clough, second Gelhaus, to accept and appropriate $9,928.32 to Account No. 53620 Refuse and Garbage Collection. All Aye. City Clerk Winder reported that the Neillsville Dairy Breakfast will be held Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Echowood Holsteins, N6314 County Road G, Neillsville and that the City-wide Garage Sale Days will be June 18, 19, 20, 2026. Class “A” Retail Liquor License Application: Central Wisconsin Broadcasting, Inc., Pavilion Cheese & Gifts, J. Kevin Grap, Agent, 1201 E. Division Street Motion Clough, second Neville, to grant. All Aye. “Class A” Retail Liquor and Malt Beverages License Applications: BMAA Enterprises, LLC, Russell’s of Neillsville, Stephanie J. Beelman, Agent, 1008 E. Division Street WI Cstore, Inc., WI Cstore, Scott W. Hartung, Agent, 1 Hewett Street Dolgencorp, LLC, Dollar General Store #16447, Jessica M. Allen, Agent 111 E. Division Street Hansen’s IGA, Inc., Hansen’s IGA, Merlin L. Hemp, Agent, 305 W. Fifth Street Kwik Trip, Inc., Kwik Trip #313, Amber A. Vine, Agent, 110 E. Division Street River Country Cooperative, Neillsville Cenex, Brad L. Podevels, Agent, 210 W. Division Street Motion Clough, second Gelhaus, to grant all the listed licenses. All Aye. Class “B” Retail Fermented Malt Beverages License Applications: Clark Cultural Art Center, Inc., CART Center, Linda A. Holets, Agent, 201 E. Fourth Street Schmitty’s on Main, LLC, Schmitty’s on Main, Darla J. Harder, Agent, 436 Hewett Street Motion Neville, second Pavlac, to grant all the listed licenses. All Aye. “Class B” Retail Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquor License Applications: American Legion Post 73, Dale R. Ladd, Agent, 6 Boon Boulevard Apple Valley Road Haus & Events Center, LLC, Apple Valley Road Haus & Events Center, Shawn W. Welter, Agent, 415 W. U.S. HWY 10 JD’s Brickyard Pub & Grub, LLC, JD’s Brickyard Pub & Grub, Jessica L. Kriegel, Agent, 203 W. Seventh Street S&J Creekside, LLC, JJ’s Drippy Creek, John B. Johnson, Jr, Agent, 133 W. Sixth Street Neillsville Country Club, Inc., Neillsville Country Club, Bradley C. Lindner, Agent, 603 E. Division Street Rooster Bar & Grill, LLC, Rooster Bar & Grill, Frank E. Donahue III, Agent, 709 Hewett Street Irving C. Schutte, Buck’s Creekside, 801 Hewett Street Strike Time Lanes, LLC, Strike Time Lanes, Michael R. Thomas, Agent, 11 S. Grand Avenue Jama Investments, LLC, The Green Lantern, Lynn M. Thorsen, Agent, 231 W. Seventh Street The Glass House Bar, LLC, The Glass House Bar, Vicki C. Goussenkova, Agent, 130 W. Fifth Street Motion Neville, second Clough, to grant all the listed licenses. All Aye. “Class C” Wine License Applications: Clark Cultural Art Center, Inc., CART Center, Linda A. Holets, Agent, 201 E. Fourth Street For Craft Sakes, LLC, For Craft Sakes, LLC, Kevin R. Harris, Agent, 518 Hewett Street Schmitty’s on Main, LLC, Schmitty’s on Main, Darla J. Harder, Agent, 436 Hewett Street Motion Gelhaus, second Pavlac, to grant all the listed licenses. All Aye. Combination Cigarette and Soda Water License Applications: WI Cstore, Inc., WI Cstore, Scott W. Hartung, Agent, 1 Hewett Street Dolgencorp, LLC, Dollar General Store #16447, Jessica M. Allen, Agent, 111 E. Division Street Hansen’s IGA, Inc., Hansen’s IGA, Merlin L. Hemp, Agent, 305 W. Fifth Street Kwik Trip, Inc., Kwik Trip #313, Amber A. Vine, Agent, 110 E. Division Street River Country Cooperative, Neillsville Cenex, Brad L. Podevels, Agent, 210 W. Division Street JD’s Brickyard Pub & Grub, LLC, JD’s Brickyard Pub & Grub, Jessica L. Kriegel, Agent, 203 W. Seventh Street Motion Neville, second Clough, to grant all the listed licenses. All Aye. Soda Water License Applications: Central Wisconsin Broadcasting, Inc., Pavilion Cheese & Gifts, J. Kevin Grap, Agent, 1201 E. Division Street BMAA Enterprises, LLC, Russell’s of Neillsville, Stephanie J. Beelman, Agent, 1008 E. Division Street Clark Cultural Art Center, Inc., CART Center, Linda A. Holets, Agent, 201 E. Fourth Street Schmitty’s on Main, LLC, Schmitty’s on Main, Darla J. Harder, Agent, 436 Hewett Street American Legion Post 73, Dale R. Ladd, Agent, 6 Boon Boulevard Apple Valley Road Haus & Events Center, LLC, Apple Valley Road Haus & Events Center, Shawn W. Welter, Agent, 415 W. U.S. HWY 10 S&J Creekside, LLC, JJ’s Drippy Creek, John B. Johnson, Jr., Agent, 133 W. Sixth Street Neillsville Country Club, Inc., Neillsville Country Club, Bradley C. Lindner, Agent, 603 E. Division Street Rooster Bar & Grill, LLC, Rooster Bar & Grill, Frank E. Donahue III, Agent, 709 Hewett Street Irving C. Schutte, Buck’s Creekside, 801 Hewett Street Strike Time Lanes, LLC, Strike Time Lanes, Michael R. Thomas, Agent, 11 S. Grand Avenue Jama Investments, LLC, The Green Lantern, Lynn M. Thorsen, Agent, 231 W. Seventh Street The Glass House Bar, LLC, The Glass House Bar, Vicki C. Goussenkova, Agent, 130 W. Fifth Street For Craft Sakes, LLC, For Craft Sakes, LLC, Kevin R. Harris, Agent, 518 Hewett Street Jason Dull, Little Dominic’s, 501 E. Division Street Grit Nutrition, LLC, Grit Nutrition, Ashley Davel, Agent, 306 W. Fifth Street Just Love Coffee Café, Lynda Lisenby, Agent, 216 Sunset Place Lin Qin Feng, King House, 537 Hewett Street Osseo Subway, Inc., Neillsville Subway, Caitlyn Noble, Agent, 7 S. Grand Avenue PH Hospitality Group, LLC, Pizza Hut, Ann Guiliani, Agent, 303 E. Division Street Shivaa WI, Inc. Super 8 Motel, Vishnubhai G. Chaundhari, Agent, 1000 E. Division Street Clark County Agricultural Society, Noreen L. Tyznik, Agent, for the Clark County Fairgrounds, 1120 E. Division Street Neillsville Area Chamber of Commerce, Jose L. Neville, Agent, for 511 E. Division Street, (Schuster Park) for July 9, 10, 11, 12, 2026-Heritage Days Neillsville Area Chamber of Commerce, Jose L. Neville, Agent, for the parking lots on West Street, for July 9, 10, 11, 12, 2026-Heritage Days Downtown Neillsville Lions Club, Tom Opelt, Agent, for 608 West Street, for July 12, 2026 – Heritage Days Chicken dinner Motion Clough, second Gelhaus, to grant all the listed licenses. All Aye. Thor’s Eggrolls, Adabelle Donxipaye, Agent, for 1535 Industrial Park Drive, Atmus Filtration parking lot Motion Neville, second Pavlac, to grant. All Aye. Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s License (Beer Only) Applications: Clark County Agricultural Society, Noreen L. Tyznik, Agent, for the Clark County Fairgrounds, 1120 E. Division Street for August 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 2026-Clark County Fair Neillsville Area Chamber of Commerce, Jose L. Neville, Agent, for 511 E. Division Street, (Schuster Park) for July 9, 10, 11, 12, 2026-Heritage Days Neillsville Area Chamber of Commerce, Jose L. Neville, Agent, for the parking lot on West Street, for July 9, 10, 11, 12, 2026-Heritage Days Downtown Neillsville Lions Club, Robert R. Petkovsek, Agent, for the Clark County Fairgrounds, 1120 E. Division Street, for July 18, 2026 – Car show American Legion Post 73, Dale R. Ladd, Agent, for the Clark County Fairgrounds, 1120 E. Division Street, on August 29 and 30, 2026 – Mudbog Motion Neville, second Gelhaus, to grant all the listed licenses. All Aye. Temporary Amendment Request to “Class B” Retail Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquor License Application: American Legion Post 73, Dale R. Ladd, Agent, 6 Boon Boulevard-to add the east lawn to the license for the Heritage Days Mini-Rod event on July 11 and 12, 2026 Motion Gelhaus, second Clough, to grant. All Aye. Mobile Home Park Application: Live Oak Investments, LLC, Park Place Mobile Home Court, Kevin Radman, Agent, 210 E. Division Street Motion Neville, second Clough, to grant. All Aye. Tavern Operator’s License Applications: Laura L. Anderson, Donna K. Atkinson, Etazhanae O. Baker, Mary C. Barrett, David M. Becker, Staci R. Beckmeyer, Robyn D. Beranek, Janine M. Bethea, Joseph R. Bethea, Eugene P. Bieneck, Calliandra K. Blum, Lisa A. Boyer, Alan L. Buchholz, Kaila M.L. Calkins, James A. Carney, Sharon K. Christopherson, Diane M. Courtney, Penny L. Courtney, Shauntae S. Decorah, Jessica L. DeWalt, Emmalee E. Dingee, Meredith J. Donahue, Christine A. Drescher, Vickie A. Dux, Jessica R. Elmhorst, Miranda S. Fabian, Reita A. Gelander, Dominque C. Glassbrenner, Chelsie L. Gomez, Vicki A. Goussenkova, Kaleb K. Grap, Logan K. Grap, Michelle R. Grap, Justin L. Hainz, Dinna M. Halle, Jonathan Z. Hanson, Jennifer L. Hart, Sabrina G. Hauge, Calysta K. Hawkins-Luken, Joshua A. Hemp, Mark D. Hemp, Brandon C. Hensiak, Daryn J. Horn, Lainey P. Horn, Kathy M. Jansen, Michelle L. Kennedy, Catherine A. Kleckner, Sandra K. Krause, Jordan A. Kuhn, Lucy A. LeBrun, Andrea M. Lippert, Jennifer L. Luchterhand, Riley B. Lynch, Tamara A. Mallory, Kenneth C. Marg, Carol L. Mashin, Marlin R. Mashin, Jenny L. Meacham, Tammy M. Mendoza, Leonard R. Mesar, Barbara L. Miller, Rachel L. Miller, Brooke M. Moldenhauer, Kim L. Oldham, Linda L. Ormond, Tammy K. Ormond, Barbara A. Petkovsek, Robert R. Petkovsek, Juanita C. Quartullo, Brandi K. Ringwelski, Terra L. Sandoval, Tami L. Scharf, Alan J. Schoengarth, Joy L. Schultz, James R. Seefeldt II, Kristy L. Sischo, Betty J. Smith, Jacob D. Smith, Sharlene E. Smith, Sheri E. Smith, Chloe S. Subke, John C. Subke, Marcella C.Z. Subke, Sarah A. Susa, Caroline A. Susa, Tabitha A. Thomas, Timothy E. Tresemer, Gayle C. Urban, Bruce A. VandeBerg, Annette S. Vanderhoof, Gregory M. Vanderhoof, Susan M. Voigt, Janet M. Wampole, Carrie L. Williamson, Bobbie J. Wolf, Amie L. Young, Darrin J. Zickert, Shari R. Zickert. Motion Neville, second Pavlac, to grant all the listed licenses. All Aye. Motion Neville, second Clough, that City Bills Nos. 516 to 577 in the amount of $305,392.92 be paid. All Aye. Motion Gelhaus, second Pavlac, to adjourn. All Aye. __________________________________ Duane G. Poeschel, Mayor ________________________________ Debbie Winder, Clerk * * * * * * * * * * * *