Common Council — Minutes

CITY OF PESHTIGO COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 3, 2026 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: Fire Chief Chuck Gardon, Public Works Director Matt Decur, Lt. Derek Koronkiewicz, Craig Lock, Paul & Cheryl Lubahn, and Gracelyn Giese–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 Sievert to approve the minutes of the January 6, 2026 Regular Meeting. Motion carried 5/1. O’Neill opposed. Persons desiring to be heard from the floor: None Business and Communications: • Resolution No 2026-01 a Resolution Exercising Option to Repurchase Lot 81 and Lot 82 in the Pine View Industrial Park. Motion by O’Neill and seconded by Sievert to approve Resolution No 2026-01 a Resolution Exercising Option to Repurchase Lot 81 and Lot 82 in the Pine View Industrial Park. Motion carried 6/0. Reports from Departments, Citizen Boards and Commissions: - Monthly Building Inspection Report - Monthly Police Report - Monthly Fire/EMR Report Committee Reports: Personnel – January 8, 20 & 21, 2026 • Recommended Council accept the resignations of Peshtigo Fire Department and EMS employee Josh Wilkins dated October 22, 2025 and Peshtigo Fire Department and EMS employee Troy Kosobucki effective January 4, 2026. Motion by Schmidt and seconded by Sievert to accept the resignations of Peshtigo Fire Department and EMS employee Josh Wilkins dated October 22, 2025 and Peshtigo Fire Department and EMS employee Troy Kosobucki effective January 4, 2026. Motion carried 6/0. • Recommended Council accept the retirement letter from City of Peshtigo Police Chief Fred Popp dated January 5, 2026 and effective February 15, 2026. Motion by Schmidt and seconded by Warren to accept the retirement letter from City of Peshtigo Police Chief Fred Popp dated January 5, 2026 and effective February 15, 2026. Motion carried 6/0. Mayor Berman and Alderperson Schmidt thanked Chief Popp for his service. Page 2 Common Council Minutes February 3, 2026 • Recommended Council appoint Lieutenant Derek Koronkiewicz as Interim Chief with hourly salary as discussed in closed. Motion by Schmidt and seconded by Sievert to appoint Lieutenant Derek Koronkiewicz as Interim PoliceChief with an hourly salary of $38.07. Motion carried 6/0. Water & Sewer – January 13, 2026 • No recommendations for the Common Council. Streets & Drainage – January 15, 2026 • Recommended Council approve a 36-month Industrial Waste & Disposal Services Agreement with Michigan Environs, Inc. Menominee Landfill (a Waste Management Company) at a rate of $50.45 per ton with an additional 18.9% waste water management charge subject to approval by Attorney Spangenberg. Motion by Warren and seconded by Klimek to approve a 36-month Industrial Waste & Disposal Services Agreement with Michigan Environs, Inc. Menominee Landfill (a Waste Management Company) at a rate of $50.45 per ton with an additional 18.9% waste water management charge. Attorney Spangenberg has reviewed and approved the agreement. Motion carried 6/0. Finance & Claims – January 21, 2026 • Recommended Council approve paying Howard Immel, Inc. $23,264.49 for library roof repairs from the CIP Loan proceeds. Motion by Sievert and seconded by Warren to approve paying Howard Immel, Inc. $23,264.49 for library roof repairs from the CIP Loan proceeds. Motion carried 6/0. • Recommended Council approve the quote from Camera Corner Connecting Point for $686.19 for interim cybersecurity during IT upgrades to be funded by the CIP Loan proceeds. Motion by Sievert and seconded by Warren to approve the quote from Camera Corner Connecting Point for $686.19 for interim cybersecurity during IT upgrades to be funded by the CIP Loan proceeds. Motion carried 6/0. Mayor Berman reported the project is underway and is projected to be completed by April 10, 2026. License & Police – January 26, 2026 • Recommended Council approve the bid of $50,114.00 from Ewald Automotive Group for a 2026 Durango pursuit vehicle to be funded from the CIP. • Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) adjustment for Police Department – (Note the adjustment of the Taser line item of $12,500 to be moved to the Police vehicle to cover any outfitting cost not previously noted on CIP). Motion by Warren and seconded by Ahrens to approve the bid of $50,114.00 from Ewald Automotive Group for a 2026 Durango pursuit vehicle to be funded from the CIP and approve Page 3 Common Council Minutes February 3, 2026 adjusting the Police Department’s Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) by moving the allocated funds of $12,500 from the Tasers the police vehicle for 2026. Motion carried 6/0. Other Matters: Mayor Berman reminded everyone of the housing meeting at the Peshtigo Elementary on February 4, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Berman encouraged the Alderpersons to attend. Motion by Warren and seconded by Sievert to adjourn at 6:19 p.m. Motion carried 6/0. Tammy Kasal Clerk-Treasurer