Regular Council 12-23

CITY OF HAYWARD SAWYER COUNTY, WISCONSIN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, December 11, 2023 MINUTES The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gillis at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call Council Present: Mayor Gillis, Ald. Hand, Ald. Herrmann, Ald. Hofer, Ald. Kreyer, Ald. Miller, Ald. Nelson, Ald. Swan, Ald. Williamson Others Present: Attorney Kelsey, Director McCue, Chief Savitski, Clerk Poppe, Deputy Clerk Metcalf, Ken Disher, Travis Froemel and Terrell Boettcher Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Presentation of Plaques – Officer Wes Peters & Assistant Police Chief JT Wohling The plaques were not presented, as Officer Wes Peters and Assistant Police Chief JT Wohling were not in attendance. Ratification of 2024-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Hayward Professional Police Association A motion was made by Ald. Nelson, seconded by Ald. Miller to approve the ratification of the 2024-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Hayward Professional Police Association as presented; the only changes from the 2022-2023 agreement were base wage rate increases and the addition of longevity pay. Roll Call Vote: Ald. Hand – yes; Ald. Herrmann – yes; Ald. Hofer – yes; Ald. Kreyer – yes; Ald. Miller – yes; Ald. Nelson – yes; Ald. Swan- yes; Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (8), Nays (0) Request to Close Main Street for the moving of a house A motion was made by Ald. Swan, seconded by Ald. Kreyer to approve the request made by Travis Froemel (home owner) and Ken Disher (Xcel Energy) to close Main Street in order to move a house up Main Street to Radio Hill Road, as going up Main Street would require fewer power outages and outages for a much shorter duration than moving the house up Hwy 77 to Nyman Avenue to Radio Hill Road. Motion carried. A motion was made by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Williamson to approve the following: 1. Minutes: Public Works of 11/13; Finance of 11/13; Regular Council of 11/13 (abridge / unabridged); and Special Council of 11/27 2. From Public Works of 12/11: A. Gold Star Roofing & Coatings LLC to replace the roof on the building that houses the blowers and lab at the Wastewater Treatment Plant for a cost of $19,376.23, per the estimated dated December 4, 2023. B. The 2024 Mowing Contracts: Thomas Shuman to mow Greenwood Cemetery for a base amount of $17,964; Mike Neibert (Affordable Property Maintenance) to mow the Wastewater Treatment Plant for a base rate of $3,500; and Mike Neibert (Affordable Property Maintenance) to mow the Parks & Beach for a base rate of $3,500. 3. From Finance of 12/11: A. Tabling any decision regarding tax exempt properties within the City, as further discussion is needed. B. The payment of City General Fund Checks numbered 36780 through 36853; Water & Sewer Fund checks numbered 11967 through 11988; and the November account transfers 4. The issuance of an operator’s license (Regular – June 30, 2024) to: Sherry E Gorski; Kyia L Pfaff; Diana L Ksiazyk; and Hailey N Faught Roll Call Vote: Ald. Hand – yes; Ald. Herrmann – yes; Ald. Hofer – yes; Ald. Kreyer – yes; Ald. Miller – yes; Ald. Nelson – yes; Ald. Swan- yes; Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (8), Nays (0) Prepared By: Clerk Poppe Clerk’s Report Johnson Bank Perpetual Care COD 9011572580 in the amount of $86,250 matured on November 11, 2023; the COD was renewed for a term of 9 months at a rate of 4.95 percent. Public Comments Ald. Swan commented that the Fire Department should analyze the need for a fire truck larger than what will fit in the current Fire Hall before purchasing the truck. Ald. Nelson suggested that a meeting be held regarding future planning for the fire hall and fire equipment. Ald. Nelson read a letter he received from Hazel Jonjak regarding her request to hold a gathering on December 21st at Shue’s Pond to remember Elder Jake Swamp’s planting of the Tree of Peace. The mayor stated that Shue’s Pond is a public place, so they are able to gather for the remembrance. Executive Session A motion was made by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Williamson to go into executive session per §19.85(1)(c) considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. Roll Call Vote: Ald. Hand – yes; Ald. Herrmann – yes; Ald. Hofer – yes; Ald. Kreyer – yes; Ald. Miller – yes; Ald. Nelson – yes; Ald. Swan- yes; Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (8), Nays (0) Action from Executive Session No action was taken from the executive session. Adjournment A motion was made by Ald. Swan, seconded by Ald. Williamson to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ *Gary Gillis, Mayor *Lisa Poppe, City Clerk-Treasurer