Common Council Meeting — Minutes

Common Council MEETING MINUTES June 23, 2026 - 6:10 PM City Hall Council Chambers MINUTES 1. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes. The Privilege of the Floor session shall not exceed a total of thirty (30) minutes, unless extended by the Common Council. No members of the public (or attendees) spoke during this portion of the meeting. 2. CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Ament called the meeting to order at 6:42 PM and led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL; DECLARATION OF QUORUM; PUBLIC NOTICE City Clerk Rubina R. Medina took the roll call as follows: Present: Alderperson Hopkins, Alderperson Maxey, Alderperson Harenda, Alderperson Horbinski, Alderperson Kroupa, Commissioner Gardner Excused: Alderperson Joseph Stribl Staff Present: Mayor Dave Ament, City Attorney Mark Blum, City Clerk Rubina R. Medina The City Clerk confirmed that a quorum was present and that the meeting was properly posted in compliance with open meetings law. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. June 9, 2026, Common Council Meeting Minutes MOTION: Motion to Approve Motion by: Alderperson Maxey Second by: Alderperson Kroupa VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 5. REPORTS A. City Clerk The City Clerk reminded everyone that the next Common Council meeting will be held on July 28 and, contrary to the original plan, will be conducted in person rather than via Zoom. She also reminded everyone that the Partisan Primary Election will be held on August 11. Voters wishing to receive an absentee ballot by mail may submit a request through MyVote Wisconsin at www.myvote.wi.gov B. Council President No Report. C. Mayor No Report. 6. COMMUNICATIONS 7. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS A. ITEM 04-26 Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve a Construction Contract for the 2026 Parking Lot Seal Coat Project. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved unanimously by the Board of Public Works on June 15, 2026.” MOTION: Motion to Approve Motion by: Alderperson Horbinski Second by: Alderperson Harenda VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 B. ITEM 07-26 Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve a Professional Services Agreement for the Real Estate Acquisition for the STH 59/Greenfield Avenue Rehabilitation Project. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved unanimously by the Board of Public Works on June 15, 2026.” MOTION: Motion to Approve Motion by: Alderperson Horbinski Second by: Alderperson Hopkins VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 8. PARKS, BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMISSION A. Recommend to Common Council to approve an extension of a debris removal contract with DRC Emergency Services. Suggested Motion: “I move to approve this item, as outlined in the agenda packet and approved unanimously by the Parks, Building & Grounds Commission on June 8, 2026.” MOTION: Motion to Approve Motion by: Alderperson Kroupa Second by: Alderperson Maxey VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 9. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS A. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the Mayoral Appointments per the list as presented MOTION: Motion to Approve Motion by: Alderperson Horbinski Second by: Alderperson Maxey VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 10. DEFERRED, REFERRED & TABLED ITEMS 11. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA, if any 12. CONSENT AGENDA------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Items under the Consent Agenda have passed unanimously by the Committee of the Whole. Items not passed by a unanimous vote will be removed from consent agenda and will be considered separately. MOTION: Motion to Approve Motion by: Alderperson Kroupa Second by: Alderperson Hopkins VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 13. MINUTES A. June 9, 2026, Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes 14. UTILITY & FINANCE A. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve the June 24, 2026, Water Utility claims in the amount of $13,075.07, Sewer Utility claims in the amount of $21,044.62, and General City claims in the amount of $905,352.01, including a General City Claims prepay batch of $80,632.12 dated for June 11, 2026. 15. LICENSES & PERMITS A. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve the renewal alcohol licenses, designated agents, and premise descriptions as outlined in the list as presented, for the license year expiring June 30, 2027, contingent upon the satisfaction of all City requirements 16. MISCELLANEOUS A. Introduction of Steven Linn, City of New Berlin Communications Manager B. New Berlin Public Library Update C. Stormwater Management Presentation D. Discussion and possible recommendation to the Common Council to approve a contract with Fearing's Audio and Security in the amount of $46,550.92 for the Malone Park audio project, subject to review and approval by the Mayor and City Attorney. 17. END CONSENT AGENDA----------------------------------------------------------------------- 18. CLOSED SESSION A. The Common Council may convene into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted with respect to litigation or potential litigation in which the City is or is likely to become involved, specifically regarding: MOTION: Motion to Approve entering into closed session at 6:48 PM Motion by: Alderperson Maxey Second by: Alderperson Horbinski ROLL CALL VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 B. Discussion regarding the initiation of legal action in Waukesha County Circuit Court to abate a public nuisance involving a dilapidated and stagnant swimming pool located at 12505 W. Ohio Drive, pursuant to Section 175-8 of the Municipal Code. 19. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION MOTION: Motion to Approve reconvene to open session at 7:13 PM. Motion by: Alderperson Harenda Second by: Alderperson Maxey ROLL CALL VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 A. Discussion and possible action to direct the City Attorney to initiate an action in Waukesha County Circuit Court to abate a public nuisance involving a dilapidated and stagnant swimming pool located at 12505 W. Ohio Drive, pursuant to Section 175-8 of the Municipal Code. MOTION: Motion to Approve the City Attorney to initiate an action in Waukesha County Circuit Court to abate a public nuisance involving a dilapidated and stagnant swimming pool located at 12505 W. Ohio Drive, pursuant to Section 175-8 of the Municipal Code. Motion by: Alderperson Horbinski Second by: None VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 20. ADJOURN MOTION: Motion to Adjourn at 7:15 PM Motion by: Alderperson Hopkins Second by: Alderperson Kroupa VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 Respectfully Submitted, Rubina R. Medina, City Clerk