Regular Council 10-23

Prepared By: Clerk Poppe CITY OF HAYWARD, SAWYER COUNTY, WISCONSIN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gillis at 6:00 p.m. on October 9, 2023. Members Present: Gillis, Hand, Herrmann, Hofer, Kreyer, Nelson, Swan, Williamson Members Absent: Miller The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. A motion was made by Williamson, seconded by 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 31st 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. Mayor Gillis read aloud, a proclamation recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Air Patrol Wild Rivers Composite Squadron. A motion was made by Hofer, seconded by 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: Motion carried. Ayes (7), Nays (0) A motion was made by Hand, seconded by Hofer to approve and adopt Resolution No. 23-13: Collection of 2023 Real & Personal Property Taxes, as read by Attorney Kelsey. Roll Call Vote: Motion carried. Ayes (7), Nays (0) A motion was made by Williamson, seconded by Kreyer to approve the following: 1. Minutes – listing on file. 2. From Police & Fire of 09/28 & 10/05: A. The hiring of applicants to fill the vacant full time officer positions – Chief Savitski is waiting to hear back from the applicants. No action taken. 3. From Public Works of 10/09: A. Moving forward, as per usual, by hanging garland & lights on the light poles on Main Street; and to look into different decorating options for next year. B. The hiring of an additional public works laborer – to review Director McCue’s request for an additional public works laborer during the up-coming budget process. 4. From Finance of 10/09: A. The renewal quote submitted by Municipal Property Insurance Company in the amount of $25,608 for the 2023-2024 insurance coverage of the City’s buildings, personal property, property in the open, contractors equipment, bridges, piers and equipment breakdown. B. Payment of the monthly bills & the account transfers – listing on file. 5. The Transfer of Agent, as submitted by Walgreens 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 operator’s licenses – listing on file. Roll Call Vote: 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. A motion was made by Hofer, seconded by 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: Motion carried. Ayes (7), Nays (0) Action from Executive Session - No action taken. A motion was made by Swan, seconded by Williamson to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m. Copies of unabridged minutes are on file at the City of Hayward Clerk’s Office at 15889 W Third Street, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Lisa Poppe, City Clerk-Treasurer