Common Council — Minutes

Mayor Berman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following present: Alderpersons Debbie Sievert, Brigitte Schmidt, Keith Klimek, Robert Warren, Joel Ahrens, and Tony O’Neill; Attorney David Spangenberg and Clerk-Treasurer Tammy Kasal. Attending: Public Works Director Matt Decur, Parks & Recreation Director Lori Tonn, Interim Police Chief Derek Koronkiewicz, Fire & EMS Chief Chuck Gardon, EMR Grace Koeffler, Officer Cody Cohan, Michael Ryder, and Mike Wieting–Peshtigo Times. Pledge of Allegiance. Motion by Warren and seconded by Sievert to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6/0. Minutes: Motion by Warren and seconded by Ahren to approve the minutes of the April 21, 2026 Reorganizational Meeting. Motion carried 6/0. Persons desiring to be heard from the floor: None Business and Communications: None Reports from Departments, Citizen Boards and Commissions: Monthly Building Inspection Report Monthly Police Report Monthly Fire/EMR Report Committee Reports: Water & Sewer – March 10 & April 14, 2026 Recommended Council approve Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. Task Order No. 2026-4 for the WWTP Secondary Clarifier Collector Replacements Bidding and Construction-Related Services. Motion by Warren and seconded by Sievert to approve Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. Task Order No. 2026-4 for the WWTP Secondary Clarifier Collector Replacements Bidding and Construction-Related Services. Motion carried 6/0. Personnel – April 27, 2026 No recommendations for the Common Council. Ethics – April 28, 2026 No recommendations for the Common Council. Police Disciplinary Review – April 28, 2026 No recommendations for the Common Council. Fire, Lighting & Building – March 30, 2026 Recommended Council approve the resignation of Firefighter/EMR Shawn Northrop. Motion by Klimek and seconded by O’Neill to approve the resignation of Firefighter/EMR Shawn Northrop. Motion carried 6/0. Mayor Berman thanked Northrop for his years of service to the City of Peshtigo. Recommended Council approve the use of FAP funding and related donated funds for the purchase of a LUCAS mechanical CPR compression device and related Fire/EMS expenditures. Motion by Klimek and seconded by Sievert to approve the use of FAP funding and related donated funds for the purchase of a LUCAS mechanical CPR compression device and related Fire/EMS expenditures. Motion carried 6/0. Streets & Drainage – March 30, 2026 Recommended Council approve the purchase of 2026 Ford F-150 for the Streets Department from Ewald Automotive Group for $40,970.00 to be funded from the CIP Funds and the sale of the 2019 pickup truck to the Sewer Department. Motion by Warren and seconded by Sievert to approve the purchase of 2026 Ford F-150 for the Streets Department from Ewald Automotive Group for $40,970.00 to be funded from the CIP Funds and the sale of the 2019 pickup truck to the Sewer Department. Motion carried 6/0. Recommended Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the West Park Drive LRIP Construction Project Agreement for additional wetland designs and permitting at a cost of $4,880.00 to be funded from Street Construction. Motion by Warren and seconded by Klimek to approve Amendment No. 1 to the West Park Drive LRIP Construction Project Agreement for additional wetland designs and permitting at a cost of $4,880.00 to be funded from Street Construction. Motion carried 6/0. Other Matters: None Motion by Schmidt and seconded by Ahrens to adjourn at 6:06 p.m. Motion carried 6/0. Tammy Kasal Clerk-Treasurer