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2/25/2019 4:39:03 PM CITY OF GILLETT COMMON COUNCIL NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 150 N McKenzie Ave., Gillett, WI MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2019 AT 4:00PM MINUTES 1. Mayor calls meeting to order at 4:00 PM. 2. Clerk takes roll and informs Council Open Meeting Law has been complied with- Present: Mayor James Beaton, Alderpersons Irene Drake, Marie Blaser, Josh McCarthy, Nanette Mohr, Matt Stroik (4:15), Sandra Hubbard (4:22), Attorney Katie Sloma, and Deputy Clerk Treasurer Chelsea Anderson. Public Times Herald Warren Bluhm, MSA Art Bahr, and Debbie Rudie. 3. Public Input-None 4. Discussion and Possible Action on issues with Iron Horse Recycling 330 W Park Street Gillett WI- Iron Horse Recycling at 330 West Park Street has an abundance of televisions out in front of the fence. They are an eyesore and we have received many complaints. The owner stated he did not have the funds to get rid of them. The council is meeting to discuss what we can do to resolve the issue. The city could fine him per day until the televisions are gone, the property does not meet the city’s ordinance. He was asked many times to remove them prior to this meeting. According to a letter the owner of Iron Horse wrote us, he has 10 semi loads of televisions to get rid of, estimating at $30,000. MOTION: Drake/Blaser Motion to direct the Police Department to fine Iron Horse per day until the property meets the ordinance. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes - MOTION CARRIED 5. Committee may go into closed session to discuss matters of employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of public employees pursuant to 19.85 (1c) Wis. Stats. –Leave Lay 6. Committee will return to open session and may take action on matters discussed in closed session.- Leave Lay 7. Discussion and Possible Action on Resignation of Police Chief MOTION: Stroik/Hubbard Motion to approve Police Chief Jess Keplinger’s resignation. Voice Vote: All Ayes - MOTION CARRIED 8. Adjourn at 4:40 pm. MOTION: Mohr/Blaser Motion to adjourn. Voice Vote: All Ayes - MOTION CARRIED Respectfully Submitted by Deputy Clerk Treasurer Chelsea Anderson