9/12/2023

COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS September 12th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Mayor Hauser, Presiding Present: House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach Brian Peterson, Advanced Microbial Solutions; Linda Mossman, Whitehall Wisconsin Area Historical Foundation; Luis Gonzalez, Trempealeau County Times; Mark Johnson, Director of Public Works; Paul Laursen, Police Chief; Karen Witte, Clerk-Treasurer; Kaitlynn Tuschner, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Public Hearing The public hearing was called to order at 6:01 p.m. and was for the purpose of hearing comments related to the discontinuance of a public way. Gary and Anita Semb, adjoining property owners were present. The hearing closed at 6:05 p.m. by unanimous consent. Public Comment Period Linda Mossman was present to give an update on activities of the Whitehall Wisconsin Area Historical Foundation; and make comments regarding the City of Whitehall Employee Handbook and pool staffing. Minutes of Previous Meetings Council Member Juresh moved to approve the minutes, from the regular Common Council meeting of August 8th, 2023 and the Special meeting of August 30th, 2023. Council Member Mathson seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach Nays – 0 Agenda Items Council Member Sendelbach moved to approve Resolution 2023-09-12, a Final Resolution Regarding the Discontinuance of a Public Way, being part of Ervin Street. Council Member House seconded, and the motion carried on a roll call vote as follows: Ayes –House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach Nays – 0 Brian Peterson of Advanced Microbial Solutions gave a presentation on sludge removal at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Police Chief Laursen spoke regarding the need to purchase a new vehicle for the Whitehall Police Department and the various options. Council Member Sendelbach moved to approve Resolution 2023-09-12A, a Resolution Authorizing the application of an Urban Forestry Grant and Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grant with the Department of Natural Resources. Council Member Johnson seconded, and the motion carried on a roll call vote as follows: Ayes –House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach Nays – 0 Council Member Morris moved to approve Resolution 2023-09-12B, a Resolution Naming Authorized Representative for submission of the Recycling Grant with the Department of Natural Resources. Council Member Mathson seconded, and the motion carried on a roll call vote as follows: Ayes –House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach Nays – 0 Council Member Sendelbach moved to approve a change in the City of Whitehall Employee Handbook of April 8, 2014, regarding vacation allowances. To be amended to read as follows: After 60 days of full-time employment – 1 week (40 hours) of vacation After 6 months of full-time employment – 1 week (40 hours) of vacation After 1 year of full-time employment – 2 weeks (80 hours) of vacation After 5 years of full-time employment – 3 weeks (120 hours) of vacation After 10 years of full-time employment – 4 weeks (160 hours) of vacation After 20 years of full-time employment – 5 weeks (200 hours) of vacation For the Police Department, a “week of vacation” shall be based on forty-eight hours per week, in consideration of their workweek. To be effective with the employee’s anniversary date in 2023. Council Member House seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes –House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach Nays – 0 Approval of Vouchers and Treasurer’s Report September vouchers for the following amounts have been reviewed by the Finance Committee and were presented to the Council for their consideration: General City $103,477.16; Electric Utility $345,319.28; Water Utility $32,765.34; Sewer Utility $76,179.81; Development $13,799.00; and Library $7,880.43. Council Member Mathson moved to approve the vouchers and Treasurer’s Report. Council Member Morris seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – House, Johnson, Juresh, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach Nays – 0 Council Comment Period and Schedule Committee Meetings Upon motion by Council Member Morris and seconded by Council Member Juresh, the meeting adjourned at 7:41 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