Common Council Meeting — Agenda

Common Council Meeting Agenda April 28, 2026 - 6:05 PM (Following the Committee of the Whole Meeting) City Hall Council Chambers Published: 4/24/26 AGENDA 1. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes. The Privilege of the Floor session shall not exceed a total of thirty (30) minutes, unless extended by the Common Council. 2. CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL; DECLARATION OF QUORUM; PUBLIC NOTICE 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. April 14, 2026, Common Council Installation Meeting Minutes 5. REPORTS A. City Clerk B. Council President i. Appointed Positions for 2026–2027 (For Information Only) C. Mayor 6. COMMUNICATIONS 7. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS A. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the Mayoral Appointments per the list as presented 8. DEFERRED, REFERRED & TABLED ITEMS 9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA, if any 10. CONSENT AGENDA------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Items under the Consent Agenda have passed unanimously by the Committee of the Whole. Items not passed by a unanimous vote will be removed from consent agenda and will be considered separately. 11. MINUTES A. April 14, 2026, Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes 12. UTILITY & FINANCE A. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council regarding approval of the April 29, 2026, claims, including Water Utility claims of $40,196.56, Sewer Utility claims of $52,861.43, and General City claims of $870,678.19, which includes a We Energies EFT payment of $99,774.40. 13. MISCELLANEOUS A. Discussion and possible action regarding the appointment of William Jonas as the Common Council nominee to the City of New Berlin Ethics Board, pursuant to Section 28-6(B) of the City Code, for a term commencing upon appointment and expiring April 30, 2029. B. Election of an Alderperson to the Plan Commission, pursuant to Section 275-15(B)(1) of the City Code, requiring a two-thirds vote of the Common Council. C. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council for approval of the New Berlin Fire Department's AED Library Program to support expanded access to life- saving equipment and enhance emergency response efforts within the community, as outlined in the RAS. D. Discussion and possible action regarding the proposed reorganization of the Human Resources Department, including the creation of an HR Manager position and the transition of Benefits & Leave Specialist duties to a Benefits Administrator role to address operational needs and support strategic HR functions. 14. END CONSENT AGENDA----------------------------------------------------------------------- 15. CLOSED SESSION A. The Common Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(e), to deliberate or negotiate the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds, or the conduct of other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, specifically to discuss terms and negotiations for a contract for legal services with Attorney Mark G. Blum. B. The Common Council may convene into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted with respect to litigation or potential litigation in which the City is or is likely to become involved, specifically regarding: Clark vs. City of New Berlin. 16. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION A. Discussion and possible action regarding entering into a contract for legal services with Attorney Mark G. Blum B. Discussion and possible action regarding Clark vs. City of New Berlin 17. ADJOURN Additional Information • The agenda packet with supplemental information related to the agenda items is available online at www.NewBerlinWi.gov. Once finalized by the governing body, approved meeting minutes are also posted online. • The governing body may consider agenda items out of order • Members, and potentially a quorum of other governmental bodies of the municipality, may be present at the meeting to gather information. No action will be taken by any governmental body other than the one referenced in this notice. • With reasonable notice, accommodations will be provided under the Americans with Disabilities Act to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities through appropriate aids and services. For more information or to request assistance, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (262) 786-8610.