Regular Council 04-23

CITY OF HAYWARD SAWYER COUNTY, WISCONSIN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 10, 2023 MINUTES The meeting was called to order by Mayor Munich at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call Council Present: Mayor Munich, Ald. Gillis, Ald. Hand, Ald. Herrmann, Ald. Kreyer, Ald. Miller, Ald. Swan, Ald. Williamson Council Absent: Ald. Johnson Others Present: Attorney Kelsey, Director McCue, Chief Clapero, Clerk Poppe, Larry Nelson, Julie Munich, Ben Munich, Frank Zufall, and other concerned citizens Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Ben LaBarre – Amendment to Land Contract – Reducing the radius of the cul-de-sac from a 100’ radius to a 66’ radius A motion was made by Ald. Swan, seconded by Ald. Williamson to approve an amendment to the land contract between Ben & Ashley LaBarre and the City of Hayward reducing the radius of the cul-de-sac located at the southern end of Aspen Lane from a 100 foot radius to a 66 foot radius; and to clarify that in the event a new street is constructed, all costs of construction shall be at the sole expense of LaBarre. Roll call vote: Ald. Gillis - yes, Ald. Hand - yes, Ald. Herrmann - yes, Ald. Kreyer - yes, Ald. Miller - yes, Ald. Swan - yes, Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (7), Nays (0) Resolution No. 23-05: Greenwood Cemetery Rates A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Hand to approve and adopt Resolution No. 23-05: Greenwood Cemetery Rates, as read by Attorney Kelsey. Roll call vote: Ald. Gillis - yes, Ald. Hand - yes, Ald. Herrmann - yes, Ald. Kreyer - yes, Ald. Miller - yes, Ald. Swan - yes, Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (7), Nays (0) RESOLUTION NO. 23-05 WHEREAS, Section 1 and 1(3) of the City of Hayward Ordinance No. 94, adopted April 5, 1954, provides that the Common Council determines fees for the opening of graves and all policy management and operation of the Greenwood Cemetery. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that effective May 1, 2023 the fees for the itemized services shall be set, Burial Rates Full Burial - $700.00 (April 15 – November 15) Full Burial - $950.00 (November 16 – April 14) Cremains - $500.00 (April 15 – November 15) Cremains - $750.00 (November 16 – April 14) Additionally, any burials on a weekend, holiday, or after hours will be charged an additional $300 no matter what time of year. Also, there will be a 50% additional charge for burials not scheduled with Public Works according to their posted schedule. Sale of Lots $600 per Grave Space Breakdown as follows: 50% - Sale of Lot and 50% - Perpetual Care Fund Mausoleum Fee $50.00 per month to a maximum of $150.00 Grave Marking $35.00 per marking for monuments. All grave sites must be located by Public Works Department prior to placement of any monument. Care of Graves $4.00 per grave for graves where perpetual care has not been paid. A motion was made by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Kreyer to approve the following: 1. Minutes: Police & Fire of 03/13; Public Works of 03/13; Finance of 03/13; Regular Council of 03/13 (abridged / unabridged); and Planning Commission of 04/06 2. From Police & Fire of 04/10: A. An updated / amended quote provided by Axon Enterprises Inc. in the amount of $60,789.46 for nine body cameras with a limited amount of storage capacity, to be paid over a five year period. B. Information Only. Chief Clapero informed the mayor and council members that the second Police / School Resource Officer position was posted as a seasonal, part-time position. There was only one applicant that applied for the position. Chief Clapero stated that the department is not interested in hiring the applicant who applied. The position is on hold. Chief Clapero also stated that the department and school district are working on submitting a COPS grant application to help fund the second Police / School Resource Officer position. If the City is awarded the grant, the position would then be posted as a full time position. C. Chief Clapero to check with Katie Garrett, WI Department of Corrections Sex Offender Registry Specialist, to see what the State recommends regarding a sex offender notification policy; and to research sex offender notification policies adopted by other communities, as well. 3. From Public Works of 04/10: A. The Hayward Chamber & Hayward Lakes Visitor & Convention Bureau inquired about constructing an addition on the southwest corner of the building on City property. However, they have decided not to construct the addition at this time. No discussion or action needed. B. Director McCue informed the mayor and council members that he had not yet received any pricing information regarding the 2023 ¾ ton plow truck. Director McCue will bring the purchase of a 2023 ¾ ton plow truck back to the council next month. C. Director McCue’s negotiating of an amount not to exceed $16,300 for the purchase of a 2007 Sterling dump truck. D. The listing of the 2004 dump truck for sale for an amount of $20,000. E. Mayor Munich & Director McCue informed those present that McCabe Construction started removing the blacktop for the Smith Creek Culvert Project today. Once the City’s portion of the project is complete, Highway 63 will be closed and traffic will be rerouted on Railroad Street during the construction of the State’s portion of the project. At the time of the meeting, McCabe’s target completion date was shown as May 9th on the Gantt chart presented; however, per the contract, McCabe has until Musky Festival to complete the project. 4. From Finance of 04/10: A. The payment of City General Fund checks numbered 36163 through 36239; Water & Sewer Fund checks numbered 11765 through 11787; and the March account transfers 5. The Transfer of Agent requested by Imperial Operating WI LLC, 15771 US Hwy 63 from Julia Ritchey to Nathaniel Miller. 6. The issuance of operator license to: Regular (June 30, 2023): Elizabeth A Ambler Roll call vote: Ald. Gillis - yes, Ald. Hand - yes, Ald. Herrmann - yes, Ald. Kreyer - yes, Ald. Miller - yes, Ald. Swan - yes, Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (7), Nays (0) Public Comments Marlene Pankratz, Connine Henning, and others, addressed the mayor and council members regarding the horrible condition of Laura Drive; as well as, the need to have the road paved. Larry Nelson questioned Chief Clapero regarding the training the department has had regarding an active shooter. Presentation of Plaques Chief Clapero exhibited a plaque for Ald. Harold Johnson, who was not in attendance. Chief Clapero thanked Ald. Johnson for his seventeen years of service to the City of Hayward. Chief Clapero then presented Mayor Charlie Munich with a plaque, thanking Mayor Munich for twenty two years of service; sixteen years as an alderman and six years as mayor; as well as, his continued service on the fire department. Executive Session A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Williamson to go into executive session per §19.85 (1)(e) deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public property. Roll call vote: Ald. Gillis - yes, Ald. Hand - yes, Ald. Herrmann - yes, Ald. Kreyer - yes, Ald. Miller - yes, Ald. Swan - yes, Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (7), Nays (0) Prepared By: Clerk Poppe Action from Executive Session No action was taken. Adjournment A motion was made by Ald. Swan, seconded by Ald. Williamson to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. __________________________________ _________________________________ *Gary Gillis, Mayor *Lisa Poppe, City Clerk-Treasurer