11/14/2023

COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS November 14th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Mayor Hauser, Presiding Present: House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris Andrew Dannehy, Trempealeau County Times; and Karen Witte, Clerk-Treasurer Absent: Sendelbach The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Public Comment Period There were no members of the public present who wished to speak during public comment. Minutes of Previous Meetings Council Member Johnson moved to approve the minutes, from the regular Common Council meeting of October 10th, 2023; and the special meetings of October 18th, 2023, and October 24th, 2023. Council Member Morris seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris Nays – 0 Council Member Morris moved to approve the minutes, from the Committee of the Whole meetings of October 17th, 2023; October 18th, 2023; and October 1st, 2023; pertaining to 2023 wages, benefits and budgets. Council Member Johnson seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris Nays – 0 Agenda Items Council Member Morris moved to approve Pay Request #1 to All American Lumber, Inc. for the Fire Station Roof Project in the amount of $160,790.26. Council Member House seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris Nays – 0 Council Member Juresh moved to approve a loan with Waumandee State Bank in the amount of $125,000 for the Fire Station Roof Project at an interest rate of 4.76% and a five-year term. Council Member Morris seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris Nays – 0 Council Member Morris moved to approve a loan with Waumandee State Bank in the amount of $65,000 for the purchase of a pool heater for the Whitehall Aquatic Center at an interest rate of 4.38% and a two- year term. Council Member House seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris Nays – 0 Council Member House made a motion at 6:07 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 reviewing applications for the position of City Administrator. Council Member Juresh seconded, and the motion carried on a roll call vote as follows: Ayes – House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris Nays – 0 Mayor Hauser brought the meeting back into open session at 6:40 p.m. by unanimous consent. No action was taken. Approval of Vouchers and Treasurer’s Report November vouchers for the following amounts have been reviewed by the Finance Committee and were presented to the Council for their consideration: General City $421,595.30; Electric Utility $297,614.73; Water Utility $30,629.62; Sewer Utility $113,217.40; TID #2 and TID #3 $32,625.00; and Library $5,267.77. Council Member Mathson moved to approve the vouchers and Treasurer’s Report. Council Member House seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris Nays – 0 Council Comment Period and Schedule Committee Meetings Upon motion by Council Member Morris and seconded by Council Member House, the meeting adjourned at 6:58 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 two pages. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Jeff Hauser, Mayor Karen Witte, City Clerk/Treasurer