Special Common Council Meeting — Minutes

SPECIAL COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES Monday, August 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM Company E Room – Elisha D. Smith Public Library 440 First Street, Menasha, WI A. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order by Mayor Hammond at 6:00pm. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. C. ROLL CALL Present: Alds. Rand, Eisenach, Hale, Perkins, Lewis, Marshall, Grade, School Also Present: FD Sassman, DPW Merten, CDD Dane, PRD Sackett, PHD Hutter, PC Albrecht, FC Teesch, LD Kopetsky, NSA Oskey, CLO Roe, CA Struve, Mayor Hammond, DC Janet, PRESS D. PUBLIC HEARING E. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY MATTER OF CONCERN TO THE CITY KristL Laux (388 Nassau Street, Menasha), Winnebago County District 2 Supervisor, spoke regarding the ongoing curfew in the City of Menasha. Bryce Boden (625 Eleventh Street, Menasha) spoke regarding recreational vehicles and ordinance enforcement. F. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OFFICERS/DEPARTMENT HEADS/STAFF/CONSULTANTS Motion by District 7 Alderperson Grade seconded by District 6 Alderperson Marshall to approve. Motion carried on voice vote. 1. Presentations: 2. Minutes to Receive: 3. Communications: a. Governor Tony Evers Executive Order # 303 Relating to Declaring a Period of Abnormal Economic Disruption and Prohibiting Price Gouging G. CONSENT AGENDA H. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA I. ACTION ITEMS J. HELD OVER BUSINESS K. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 1. R-27-26 - A Resolution Increasing The Limit Of Authorization To Expend Or Commit Public Funds Regarding City Operations (Introduced by Mayor Hammond) Motion by District 7 Alderperson Grade, seconded by District 6 Alderperson Marshall to approve. Motion carried 8-0 on roll call. Discussion considered the rationale behind the increase in funding and potential reimbursements from federal and state funds. Discussion also considered the timeline of the debris removal process by DTAK and tree removal by City staff. Discussion additionally considered use of the City's insurance. Staff advised on the continued recovery process following the July 27, 2026 tornado, including tree and construction debris removal. The expenditures outlined in the resolution will allow the City to continue debris removal and allow for the use of debris monitoring services to ensure proper tracking for reimbursement purposes. Staff also advised on potential interim financing, with future CIP and budget reevaluation possible. Staff additionally advised on tree removal in the impacted area, with around 2,000 public trees having been affected. L. APPOINTMENTS M. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY N. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY MATTER LISTED ON THE AGENDA O. ADJOURNMENT Motion by District 6 Alderperson Marshall seconded by District 7 Alderperson Grade to adjourn the Common Council meeting at 6:21pm. Motion carried on voice vote. Minutes submitted by Deputy City Clerk Evan Janet.