9/25/23

Finance & Personnel Committee Page 1 CITY OF GILLETT FINANCE & PERSONNEL Council Chambers – Municipal Building 150 N McKenzie Ave – Gillett, WI 54124 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 AT 4:30 PM MINUTES Chairperson Mohr called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM. Roll Call: Present Committee: Alderperson Nanette Mohr and Jon Gildemeister Present: Clerk Treasurer Chelsea Anderson, Mayor Josh McCarthy, Utility Operator Ron Anderson, Public Works Foreman Nathan Anderson, Fire Chief Kurt Hicks, Assistant Fire Chief Tim Via, and Public Dennis Heise Clerk informs Committee that Open Meeting Law has been complied with and Roll has been taken. Public Input: Dennis Heise asked if Alderman Jon Gildemeister will have personal gain by the City purchasing the Riemer property with him begin a realtor. Heise has been approached by residents stating that Alderman Jon said he would have personal gain by this purchase, saying he could be project manager and help develop the land. Alderman Jon stated he would resign from council if anything comes of the purchase and also will not vote on any decisions. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action on minutes from June 1, 2023 MOTION: Gildemeister/Mohr Motion to approve minutes from June 1, 2023 Voice Vote: All Ayes MOTION CARRIED 2. Discussion and possible action on 2024 Budget a. 2024 budget items, Reimer Land Purchase, Chamber of Commerce donation or budget, 10 Hour Work Day Holiday Pay for Public Works and Utility, building inspector, and MSA invoices and contracts Fire Department asked to be included in the wage percent increase. 1992 Pumper Truck needs maintenance, the pump needs major repair, possibly $20,000. The 1998 Spartan Ladder Truck only got a high bid of $5500 on govdeals auction site. Need to put on WI public surplus or another auction site. Decline the bid. Long term budget items: MSA breathing apparatus units $6,000 a unit, start saving. Need fee schedule to charge for fire calls. Chamber of Commerce- the city will not get rid of the tourism and marketing commission. We will donate to events. The city cannot give the T&M budget away to another entity. MOTION: Gildemeister/Mohr Motion to 10 hour holiday pay for Public Works and Utility, give vacation hours back that were used. Voice Vote: All Ayes MOTION CARRIED Include and change language in wheel tax ordinance to pay for planning for road projects to pay the invoices. Add language to cover design and engineering. Have attorney make wheel tax changes ready for council. MSA contracts, survey will be good for 5 years. Do not sign amended contracts until we have funds available and a secure date. Building inspector, send out request for proposals. MOTION: Gildemeister/Mohr Motion to approve R&R Assessing 2024-2025 Contract at $770 per month for two years, $18,480 Voice Vote: All Ayes MOTION CARRIED 3. Set Next Meeting Date- finance October 5, 2023 at 530 4. Adjournment at 6:05 PM MOTION: Gildemeister/Mohr Motion to adjourn. Voice Vote: All Ayes MOTION CARRIED Respectfully Submitted by Clerk Treasurer Chelsea Anderson