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, July 21, 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 June 23, 2026 Common Council regular meeting. B. Appointment of Cindy Larson and Wendy Blair as members of Library Board for term ending June 30 2029. C. Approval of Temporary Class "B" Beer license by South Milwaukee Lions Club for WI Jaguars Ltd Car Club located at 1028 Madison Avenue on August 15, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. D. Approval of Temporary Class "B" Beer license by South Milwaukee Lions Club for Motor Plex Grand Re-Opening located at 1601 N Chicago Avenue on August 29, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. E. Acceptance of retirement letter by City Treasurer Karen Skowronski, effective September 1, 2026. F. Ratification of the Schedule of Vouchers for the period June 1-30, 2026 in the amount of $1,566,121.82. G. Approval of Financial Reports for the various funds for the periods ending May 31, 2026 7. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Discussion/possible action on the following items: A. Finance Committee – Ald. Bukowski 1) Consideration of a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $4,000,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026B. 2) Consideration of a resolution declaring official intent to reimburse expenditures from proceeds of borrowing for Water Utility, Wastewater, and Storm Water Utility projects. 3) Consideration of a resolution authorizing the use of the Unallocated Capital Equipment Fund for the purchase of a digital fingerprint computer and scanner. 4) Consideration of request by Fire Chief to authorize appropriate City Officials to execute a contract with Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. of Osceola, Wisconsin, Sourcewell–MN Contract #082025-CSM for the purchase of a municipal rescue pumper on a custom chassis in the amount of $1,371,542.53. 5) Consideration of request by Water/Wastewater Superintendent to authorize appropriate City Common Council Meeting Agenda June 23, 2026 staff to enter into an updated Lead Service Line Replacement Community Outreach Grant Program Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to aid the City/Utility to change the message from lead service line removal, to “Lead-Free South Milwaukee”. 6) Consideration of request by Water/Wastewater Superintendent to authorize appropriate City staff to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Kane Communications Group to administer the WI DNR Lead Service Line Replacement Community Outreach Grant Program, in an amount not to exceed $120,000. 7) Consideration of a resolution authorizing the transfer of Capital Improvement Program Funds and closure of completed project accounts. B. Public Works and Public Property Committee – Ald. Maass 1) Consideration of a resolution amending the South Milwaukee Stop and Yield Sign Master Map establishing a three-way stop control at the intersection of 5th Ave and Drexel Blvd. 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. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Discussion/possible action on the following items: A. Economic Development 1) Presentation by Ehler Public Finance Advisors of Tax Increment Financing 101. B. Water/Wastewater 1) Update by Water/Wastewater Superintendent regarding drinking water advisory for lead. 10. 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.