Regular Council 11-23

CITY OF HAYWARD SAWYER COUNTY, WISCONSIN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 13, 2023 MINUTES The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gillis at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call Council Present: Mayor Gillis, Ald. Herrmann, Ald. Hofer, Ald. Kreyer, Ald. Miller, Ald. Swan, Ald. Williamson Council Absent: Ald. Hand, Ald. Nelson Others Present: Director McCue, Chief Savitski, Clerk Poppe, Deputy Clerk Metcalf, Billie Jo Sabin, James Netz, Frank Zufall Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Christmas in Hayward Requests – Light Your Engines Parade; Ugly Sweater 5K; Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides, etc. A motion was made by Ald. Kreyer, seconded by Ald. Williamson to approve the requests, as presented by Billie Jo Sabin, for the 2023 Christmas in Hayward schedule of events to include the Light Your Engines Parade; Ugly Sweater 5K; and Horse Drawn Sleigh rides. Motion carried. Ratification of 2024-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Hayward Professional Police Association No action taken, as corrections need to be made to the agreement before it can be approved. Ratification of the 2024-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement will appear on next month’s agenda. 2024 Wages & Benefits for Non-Represented Employees A motion was made by Ald. Hofer, seconded by Ald. Swan to approve the 2024 wages and benefits for the non-represented employees as follows: Department Heads (PW Director / Clerk- Treasurer) - $78,270.40; Police Chief - $78,010.40; Assistant Police Chief - $70,252.00; Assistants (PW Foreman / D-Clerk-Treasurer) - $66,664.00; PW Laborers - $26.27 per hour; Police Secretary - $23.13 per hour; Part-Time Police Secretary - $18.95 per hour; PW On Call - $52.50 per day; Part-Time Officer Ride Along / Training Wage - $23.00 per hour; Part-Time Officer Shifts &Special Events - $25.00 per hour; Fire Inspector - $12 per inspection; Fire Administration - $11.00 per hour; Election Chief Inspector - $14.50 per hour; Election Inspector - $13.50 per hour; Weeding / Watering - $19.50 per hour; Fire Department Annual Service Award - $479.20; Employee monthly Health Insurance Contribution Single/Family – 10%/10%; Employer Contribution toward HSA Single/Family - $2,000/$4,000; Employee Contribution to WRS – 6.9%. Motion carried. Appointment of Election Inspectors for the 2024-2025 Term A motion was made by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Williamson to approve the following Election Inspectors for the 2024-2025 term: Maura Harrington – Chief; Frank Metzinger – Chief; Charmaine Metzinger; Leeann Conner; Tim Conner; Joan Botman; Pam Swanson; Julie Munich; Kristy Honigmann; Mike Herrmann; and Cindy Laakson. Motion carried. A Motion was made by Ald. Swan, seconded by Ald. Miller to approve the following: 1. Minutes: Public Works of 10/09; Finance of 10/09; Regular Council of 10/09 (abridge / unabridged); Personnel of 10/16; Board of Appeals of 10/18; Finance of 10/19 2. From Police & Fire of 09/28 & 10/05: A. Approve the hiring of Jake Borchardt and James Marucha to fill two vacant full time officer positions. 3. From Public Works of 11/13: A. Looking into the feasibility of extending City Water & Sewer to the former Hayward National Golf Course Property. B. Director McCue working with Chuck Gundersen regarding options available to resolve the easement issues which prevent the City from accepting Nightingale Court as a City street. Prepared By: Clerk Poppe C. Entering into a Customer Value Agreement with Fabick Cat for preventative maintenance on the 12M2 Grader for an amount of $14,652.56 (PM1-250 Hours - $0; PM2-500 Hours - $5,431.47; PM3-1,000 Hours - $3,475.01; PM4-2,000 Hours - $5,746.08) D. Renewing the Public Restroom Agreement with the Hayward Chamber for one year (2024) with no changes from the 2023 agreement. E. The purchase of a TR3030 Tractor, wheeled sewer camera from Envirotech Equipment for an amount of $21,582.87; plus the purchase of tires for the tractor – at a cost of approximately $2,000. 4. From Finance of 11/13: A. The payment of City General Fund Checks numbered 36704 through 36779; Water & Sewer Fund checks numbered 11940 through 11966; and the October account transfers 5. The issuance of operator licenses (Regular – June 30, 2024) to: John R Hutchison; Nathaniel K Kelley; Melanie A Andren; Valerie N Shirriff; and Trevor Whyte (the issuance of one of the licenses pending the correction of the application.) Roll Call Vote: Ald. Herrmann – yes; Ald. Hofer – yes; Ald. Kreyer – yes; Ald. Miller – yes; Ald. Swan – yes; Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (6), Nays (0) Clerk’s Report Forever Joy Inc. has applied for a Temporary Class”B” / “Class B” Retailer’s License for a Ladies Night Out event to be held on November 21, 2023 at Don Johnson Hayward Motors. Public Comments No Public Comments were made. Adjournment A motion was made by Ald. Swan, seconded by Ald. Williamson to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m. _______________________________ _____________________________________ *Gary Gillis, Mayor *Lisa Poppe, City Clerk-Treasurer