Regular Council 10-23

CITY OF HAYWARD SAWYER COUNTY, WISCONSIN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 9, 2023 MINUTES The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gillis at 6:00 p.m. Members Present: Mayor Gillis, Ald. Hand, Ald. Her rmann, Ald. Hofer, Ald. Kreyer, Ald. Nelson, Ald. Swan, Ald. Williamson Members Absent: Ald. Miller Others Present: Attorney Kelsey, Director McCue, C hief Savitski, Clerk Poppe, Deputy Clerk Metcalf, Lisa Oetken, Ben LaBarre, Roberto Escamilla, Frank Zufall Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Wesleyan Church – Trunk or Treat Event Request A motion was made by Ald. Williamson, seconded by Ald. Kreyer to approve the request, as presented by Lisa Oetken, Hayward Wesleyan Church, to close Main Street from Third Street to Fifth Street, starting at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31 st for the Trunk or Treat event; and to approve the use and closing of the newly blacktopped parking lot at the corner of Third Street and Dakota Avenue, as an alternate location for the Trunk or Treat event, if the group so wishes. Motion carried. Note: Ald. Nelson opposed, stating that he will oppose any request made by a tax exempt organization. Proclamation – Recognizing the 50 th Anniversary of the Civil Air Patrol Wild Rivers Composite Squadron Mayor Gillis read aloud, a proclamation recognizing the 50 th Anniversary of the Civil Air Patrol Wild Rivers Composite Squadron. Ordinance No. 560: LaBarre Rezone from Industrial one to Residential One A motion was made by Ald. Hofer, seconded by Ald. Williamson to approve and adopt Ordinance No. 560: Rezone of LaBarre property (Tax Parcel 236-941-34-1201) from Industrial One (I-1) to Residential One (R-1), as read by Attorney Kelsey. Roll Call Vote: Ald. Hand – yes, Ald. Herrmann – yes, Ald. Hofer – yes, Ald. Kreyer – yes, Ald. Nelson – yes, Ald. Swan – yes, Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (7), Nays (0) Resolution No. 23-13: Collection of 2023 Real & Personal Property Taxes A motion was made by Ald. Hand, seconded by Ald. Hofer to approve and adopt Resolution No. 23-13: Collection of 2023 Real & Personal Property Taxes, as read by Attorney Kelsey. Roll Call Vote: Ald. Hand – yes, Ald. Herrmann – yes, Ald. Hofer – yes, Ald. Kreyer – yes, Ald. Nelson – yes, Ald. Swan – yes, Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (7), Nays (0) RESOLUTION NO. 23-13 Collection of Real and Personal Property Taxes THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAYWARD hereby i ndemnifies Sawyer County for the collection of the 2023 real and personal property taxes collected by the City of Hayward Treasurer. That the City of Hayward Treasurer will account fo r and pay over according to law all taxes of any kind which are received and which are required to be paid to the county treasurer. In the event that the treasurer thereof shall fail to do so, the City of Hayward is obligated to pay all taxes of any kind required by law to be paid by such treasurer to the county treasurer. A motion was made by Ald. Williamson, seconded by Ald. Kreyer to approve the following: 1. Minutes: Police & Fire of 09/11; Finance of 09/11; Regular Council of 09/11; Planning Commission of 09/13; Labor Negotiations of 09/28; Police & Fire of 09/28; Labor Negotiations of 10/05; Police & Fire of 10/05 2. From Police & Fire of 09/28 & 10/05: A. The hiring of applicants to fill the vacant fu ll time officer positions – Chief Savitski is waiting to hear back from the applica nts. No action taken. 3. From Public Works of 10/09: A. Moving forward, as per usual, by hanging garla nd & lights on the light poles on Main Street; and to look into different decoratin g options for next year. B. The hiring of an additional public works labor er – to review Director McCue’s request for an additional public works laborer du ring the up-coming budget process. Prepared By: Clerk Poppe 4. From Finance of 10/09: A. The renewal quote submitted by Municipal Prope rty Insurance Company in the amount of $25,608 for the 2023-2024 insurance cov erage of the City’s buildings, personal property, property in the open, contract ors equipment, bridges, piers and equipment breakdown. B. The payment of City General Fund Checks number ed 36640 through 36703; Water & Sewer Fund checks numbered 11920 through 11939; and the September account transfers 5. The Transfer of Agent, as submitted by Walgreen s Co, from Theresa Wittling to Lillian A Booth; approval pending Lillian Booth’s submission of a certificate of completion of a WI certified safe serve course. 6. The issuance of an operator’s license (Regular – June 30, 2024) to: Jason L Rasmussen Roll Call Vote: Ald. Hand – yes, Ald. Herrmann – yes, Ald. Hofer – yes, Ald. Kreyer – yes, Ald. Nelson – yes, Ald. Swan – yes, Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (7), Nays (0) Clerk’s Report The Business Improvement District has applied for a temporary “Class B” & Class “B” license for a Sip & Shop event to be held on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Public Comments Frank Zufall asked for clarification regarding the Trunk or Treat event location - Main Street or in the parking lot. Ald. Nelson requested that next month, a Fire Committee meeting be scheduled to address the letter drafted by Chief Herrmann regarding the aging condition of the fire hall and the ability to replace the department’s current fire apparatus. Ald. Nelson also asked that at next month’s finance committee meeting, fifteen minutes be scheduled to discuss tax exempt entities located within the City of Hayward making a payment in lieu of tax to the City. Executive Session A motion was made by Ald. Hofer, seconded by Ald. Williamson to go into executive session per §19.85(1)(g) conferring with legal counsel with respect to litigation in which the City is or is likely to become involved. Roll Call Vote: Ald. Hand – yes, Ald. Herrmann – yes, Ald. Hofer – yes, Ald. Kreyer – yes, Ald. Nelson – yes, Ald. Swan – yes, Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (7), Nays (0) Action from Executive Session No action taken. Adjournment A motion was made by Ald. Swan, seconded by Ald. Williamson to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ *Gary Gillis, Mayor *Lisa Poppe, City Clerk-Treasurer