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CITY OF SOUTH MILWAUKEE Common Council Meeting Minutes - APPROVED 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 Mayor Briesemeister called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. 2. ROLL CALL Alderpersons Present: Bartoshevich, Clark, Euteneier, Maass, Olechowski, Backes Alderpersons Excused: Bukowski, Pieper 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 4. AGENDA DELETIONS Items 7.A.5) and 7.A.6) were removed from the agenda. 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Citizen comment period was opened at 7:03 p.m. and closed at 7:06 p.m. 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. Mayor Briesemeister presented a proclamation recognizing South Milwaukee Arcade as it prepares to begin its 100 th bowling season. 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 Common Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2026 RESULT: Motion to approve MOVER: Maass SECONDER: Olechowski VOTE RESULT: Passed 6-0 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. RESULT: Motion to approve MOVER: Bartoshevich SECONDER: Clark VOTE RESULT: Passed 6-0 2) Consideration of a resolution declaring official intent to reimburse expenditures from proceeds of borrowing for Water Utility, Wastewater, and Storm Water Utility projects. RESULT: Motion to approve MOVER: Bartoshevich SECONDER: Clark VOTE RESULT: Passed 6-0 3) Consideration of a resolution authorizing the use of the Unallocated Capital Equipment Fund for the purchase of a digital fingerprint computer and scanner. RESULT: Motion to approve MOVER: Bartoshevich SECONDER: Clark VOTE RESULT: Passed 6-0 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. RESULT: Motion to approve MOVER: Bartoshevich SECONDER: Clark VOTE RESULT: Passed 6-0 5) Consideration of request by Water/Wastewater Superintendent to authorize appropriate City 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”. Removed from the agenda. No action taken. 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. Common Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2026 Removed from the agenda. No action taken. 7) Consideration of a resolution authorizing the transfer of Capital Improvement Program Funds and closure of completed project accounts. RESULT: Motion to approve MOVER: Bartoshevich SECONDER: Clark VOTE RESULT: Passed 6-0 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. RESULT: Motion to approve MOVER: Maass SECONDER: Olechowski VOTE RESULT: Passed 6-0 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. Presentation by Municipal Advisor, Ehlers, Kayla Thorpe. B. Water/Wastewater 1) Update by Water/Wastewater Superintendent regarding drinking water advisory for lead. Presentation by Water/Wastewater Superintendent Ben Huffman. 10. ADJOURNMENT RESULT: Motion to adjourn at 8:18 PM MOVER: Backes SECONDER: Olechowski VOTE RESULT: Passed 6-0 Respectfully Submitted, Steven A. Braatz, Jr. City Clerk