Common Council Meeting Agenda (PDF) - 7:00 PM

CITY OF SOUTH MILWAUKEE Common Council Meeting Agenda - FINAL City Administration Building 2424 15th Avenue South Milwaukee, WI 53172 Brett Briesemeister, Mayor Alderpersons: Craig Maass (Dist 1), Eric Euteneier (Dist 1), Tim Backes (Dist 2), Michal Olechowski (Dist 2), Joe Bukowski (Dist 3/Council President), Lisa Pieper (Dist 3), David Bartoshevich (Dist 4), Peggy Clark (Dist 4) Tuesday, September 1, 2026 7:00 PM Common Council Chambers Regular Meeting 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. AGENDA DELETIONS 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS 6. CONSENT AGENDA – Council President The consent agenda should only include items that are considered routine. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any one Council member. Items not removed may be adopted by general consent without debate. Removed items may be taken up immediately after the consent agenda or placed later on the agenda to the discretion of the Common Council. A. Approval of minutes from the August 4, 2026 regular meeting and the August 6, 2026 special meeting. B. Acceptance of resignation letter of Administrative Assistant Lynda Wolak, effective August 21, 2026. C. Appointment of Danielle Heller as Interim Treasurer, effective September 2, 2026. D. Appointment of Laura Paff and Gary Schneider as members of the Celebrations Committee. E. Approval of Financial Reports for the various funds for the period ending December 31, 2025 following final audit. F. Approval of Financial Reports for the various funds for the period ending July 31, 2026. G. Receive and place on file a letter summarizing the 2025 Tax Roll collections. 7. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Discussion/possible action on the following item: A. Presentation of City of South Milwaukee 2025 Audit and Financial Management letter by Wendi Unger with Baker Tilly. 8. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Discussion/possible action on the following items: A. Human Resource Committee – Ald. Clark 1) Consideration of updates to position descriptions for the positions of Librarian, Library Assistant and Library Shelver and the creation of a new position description for Circulation Coordinator. 2) *Consideration of pay step placement for Distribution and Collections Technician Erik Elmer for placement beyond Step 5 of pay grade G pursuant to the Compensation Determination Policy. *The Common Council may convene into closed session regarding this item pursuant to Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(c) for the purpose of considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. The Council may reconvene into open session to consider the balance of the agenda. Common Council Meeting Agenda September 1, 2026 B. Finance Committee – Ald. Bukowski 1) Consideration of a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $556,032 Taxable Private LSL Replacement Loan Program Revenue Bonds, Series 2026C, and providing for other details and covenants with respect thereto, and approval of related financial assistance agreement. 2) Consideration of a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $1,036,745 Taxable Private LSL Replacement Loan Program Revenue Bonds, Series 2026D, and providing for other details and covenants with respect thereto, and approval of related financial assistance agreement. 3) Consideration of a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $53,100 Taxable Private LSL Replacement Loan Program Revenue Bonds, Series 2026E, and providing for other details and covenants with respect thereto, and approval of related financial assistance agreement. 4) Consideration of a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $2,651,227 Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026F, and providing for other details and covenants with respect thereto, and approval of related financial assistance agreement. 5) Consideration of Financial Assistance Agreements with State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Administration for Safe Water Loan Program Projects 4907-15, 4907-16, 4907-18, and 4907-96. 6) Consideration of options related to the disposition of outstanding invoice No. 25-00028 issued to Johnson Controls, Inc. in the amount of $4,792.81. 7) Consideration of options related to outstanding invoice No. 25-00280 issued to Ruben Espino, Served LLC d/b/a Drop Zone, in the amount of $5,000.00. 8. REPORTS OF THE MAYOR This item is a report from the Mayor to the public regarding recent events attended, awards and commendations, and upcoming events. No discussion or action shall take place by members of the Council unless otherwise listed below. 9. REPORTS OF DEPARTMENT HEADS Discussion/possible action on the following item: A. Fire Chief 1) 2025 Fire Department Annual Report 10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Discussion/possible action on the following item: A. City Administrator 1) Consideration of the subordination of mortgage regarding the Monroe Court development. 11. ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC NOTICE NOTE: Upon reasonable notice, a good faith effort will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible, preferably a minimum of 48 hours. For additional information contact the City Clerk’s office at 414-762-2222.