3/12/2024

COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS March 12th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Mayor Hauser, Presiding Present: House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach Andrew Dannehy, Trempealeau County Times; Katie Johnson, Whitehall Area Youth Association; Jake Paulson; Karen Witte, Clerk-Treasurer The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Public Comment Period There were no members of the public present who wished to speak during public comment. Minutes of Previous Meetings Council Member Juresh moved to approve the minutes, from the regular Common Council meeting of February 13th, 2024, and the special Common Council meeting of February 26th, 2024. Council Member Morris seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach Nays – 0 Council Member Morris moved to approve the minutes, from the Committee of the Whole meeting of February 26th, 2024. Council Member Juresh seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach Nays – 0 Agenda Items Representatives of the Whitehall Area Youth Association (WAYA) were present to discuss improvements they would like to see made at the concession stand and softball field at Larson Park. By unanimous consent the Council showed support for the improvements the group would like to see and their fundraising efforts to make it happen. Council Member Johnson moved to approve a Supplemental Agreement with SEH, Inc. for Remediation Design at the site of the Library Project in the amount of $12,500 including expenses and equipment, which has been approved by the Whitehall Library Board. Council Member House seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach Nays – 0 Pay Request #2 from Wieser Brothers General Contractors, Inc. for the Library Building Project in the amount of $66,754.70 was received. SEH, Inc., and the Whitehall Library Board have approved the pay request. Council Member Sendelbach moved to approve the pay request. Council Member Morris seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach Nays – 0 Change Order #2 from Wieser Brothers General Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $3,519.00 was received for an alternate electrical gear package due to the lead time on the original specifications. SEH, Inc., and the Whitehall Library Board have approved the change order. Council Member Morris moved to approve the change order. Council Member Juresh seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach Nays – 0 Change Order #3 from Wieser Brothers General Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $1,516.28 was received for a change in the exterior brick color. SEH, Inc., and the Whitehall Library Board have approved the change order. Council Member Morris moved to approve the change order. Council Member Mathson seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach Nays – 0 Council Member Sendelbach moved to approve a grant application for the Flexible Facilities Program on behalf of the Whitehall Public Library. Council Member Morris seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach Nays – 0 Council Member Mathson moved to approve an amendment to the Class “A” Alcohol License for Kwik Trip, Inc., doing business as Kwik Trip #729, located at 36281 Main Street due to a change in Treasurer from Jeffrey J. Wrobel to David P. Wagner. Council Member House seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach Nays – 0 Council Member Juresh moved to approve a date change for the August regular council meeting from August 13th, 2024, to August 20th, 2024, due to the partisan primary election on August 13th, 2024, and from September 10th, 2024, to September 12th, 2024, due to staff training on the new accounting program. Council Member House seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach Nays – 0 Council Member Mathson moved to set the pool rates for the 2024 season as follows: Family Membership – Resident $200.00 Family Membership - Nonresident $250.00 Family Membership – Resident after 7/1 $150.00 Family Membership – Nonresident after 7/1 $200.00 Single Membership - Resident $125.00 Single Membership – Nonresident $175.00 Single Membership – Resident after 7/1 $100.00 Single Membership – Nonresident after 7/1 $150.00 Senior Membership - Resident $120.00 Senior Membership – Nonresident $170.00 Senior Membership – Resident after 7/1 $ 95.00 Senior Membership – Nonresident after 7/1 $145.00 Swimming Lessons with Membership $ 50.00 Swimming Lessons without Membership $100.00 Infant/Toddler Lessons with Membership $ 25.00 Infant/Toddler Lessons without Membership $ 50.00 Council Member House seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach Nays – 0 Council Member Morris made a motion at 6:33 p.m. to go into Closed Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statue 19.85(1) (c), “Considering employment, promotion, compensation and performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the government body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility…”, specifically, for the purpose of reviewing applicants for the position of Whitehall Aquatic Center Supervisor. Council Member House seconded, and the motion carried on a roll call vote as follows: Ayes – House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach Nays – 0 Mayor Hauser brought the meeting back into open session at 6:41 p.m. by unanimous consent. Council Member House moved to approve the hiring of Sidney Jensen-Schaffner as the 2024 Aquatic Center Supervisor at a pay rate of $20.00 per hour and Rhianna Theisen as the 2024 Aquatic Center Assistant Supervisor with a pay rate of $18.00 per hour. Council Member Juresh seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach Nays – 0 Council Member House moved to approve 2024 Aquatic Center staff wages as follows: concession stand/slide attendant $9.00 per hour; 1st year lifeguard $12.00 per hour; returning lifeguard $13.00 per hour; first year WSI certified lifeguard $13.00 per hour; and returning WSI certified lifeguard $14.00 per hour. Council Member Mathson seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach Nays – 0 Council Member Mathson moved to approve a Resolution to participate in the Traditional HMO-Standard with Dental (P02) Group Health Plan for Wisconsin Public Employers’ effective July 1st, 2024, with the employee share being 12 percent. Employees will be eligible for supplemental dental and vision with the employee paying 100 percent of the monthly cost. Council Member Morris seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach Nays – 0 Council Member House moved to approve a Resolution to participate in the Income Continuation Insurance Plan for Wisconsin Public Employers’ effective July 1st, 2024, with a 180-day elimination period. The program is currently on a “premium holiday” with no cost to the employer or employee. Council Member Morris seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach Nays – 0 Council Member Morris made a motion at 7:32 p.m. to go into Closed Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statue 19.85(1) (c), “Considering employment, promotion, compensation and performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the government body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility…”, specifically, for the purpose of reviewing applications for the position of City Administrator. Council Member Mathson seconded, and the motion carried on a roll call vote as follows: Ayes – House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach Nays – 0 Mayor Hauser brought the meeting back into open session at 7:50 p.m. by unanimous consent. No action was taken. Approval of Vouchers and Treasurer’s Report March vouchers for the following amounts have been reviewed by the Finance Committee and were presented to the Council for their consideration: General City $192,333.27; Electric Utility $221,819.33; Water Utility $38,759.87; Sewer Utility $68,193.34; TID #2 and #3 $890.00; Development $201.00; and Library $3,554.35. Council Member Morris moved to approve the vouchers and Treasurer’s Report. Council Member Juresh seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach Nays – 0 Council Comment Period and Schedule Committee Meetings Upon motion by Council Member House and seconded by Council Member Morris, the meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m. The foregoing reports, resolutions, motions, ordinances, etc. contained in this are These minutes are the true and correct herewith approved by the undersigned. original and consist of four pages. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Jeff Hauser, Mayor Karen Witte, City Clerk/Treasurer