9/29/2026

CITY OF WHITEHALL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE September 29, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole Bob Sendelbach, President, Presiding Present: Johnson, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach, Solsrud, Sunday Mayor Hauser; Neal Wozney, Electric Superintendent; Eduardo Hernandez, Police Chief; Drew Morelan, Administrator; and Karen Witte, City Clerk-Treasurer The Committee of the Whole met to discuss employee wages and benefits as they relate to the following 2027 budgets: Electric Utility, Water Utility, Sewer Utility and General City. The Electric Superintendent, and Chief of Police each spoke regarding their respective departments and what they would like to see in the way of wage increases for their employees in 2027. Council Member Morris made a motion at 5:25 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 discussing employee wages and benefits as they relate to the 2027 budgets. Council Member Solsrud seconded, and the motion carried on a roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Johnson, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach, Solsrud, Sunday Nays – 0 Administrator Morelan and Clerk-Treasurer Witte were excused at 6:26 p.m. and asked to return at 7:07 p.m. President Sendelbach brought the meeting back into open session at 7:13 p.m. by unanimous consent. A recommendation will be brought before the full Council at the Special Council and Budget Hearing on December 1st, 2026, to have the employer/employee split for health insurance remain at 82%/18% respectively for the year 2027. Upon motion by Council Member Mathson and seconded by Council Member Morris, the meeting adjourned at 7:23 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 one page. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Bob Sendelbach, Council President Karen Witte, City Clerk/Treasurer