City Council Meeting — Minutes

Common Council Minutes – July 8, 2026, 2026 Clerk’s Initials _________ CITY OF SHULLSBURG COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 8, 2026 A special meeting of the Common Council of the City of Shullsburg was held July 8, 2026 in the Community Room of the Shullsburg Community Townsend Center, 190 N. Judgement Street, Shullsburg, Wisconsin. Mayor Dan Morrissey called the meeting to order at 5:41 p.m. Notice of the meeting was posted at the Townsend Center, Shullsburg Post Office and Turpin’s Home Town Grocery. Roll Call - Cheryl Mulcahy, Emmett Reilly, Duane Wedige, Griffin Wiegel – Present; Others present - Chase Kruser and Janelle Schumacher. Insurance Policy Limits & Renewals – Chase Kruser from Tricor Insurance reviewed the City’s Insurance coverage, deductibles and limits, including workers comp, cybersecurity, umbrella, property with the Council. There was further discussion regarding volunteer coverage, builders risk coverage and mine subsidence coverage. Kruser stated that in order for volunteers to be covered under a city policy while using city equipment, they should be supervised, have training and wear PPE. Additional protection could be obtained by use of an acknowledgement of risk waiver. Kruser stated it’s likely for the City premiums to increase because of the Museum claim, so there will be a five-year loss run expected. There was discussion about shopping for other carriers besides EMC. The Council will also consider a proposal from Baer. Kruser further offered to put together additional proposals to be considered with the January renewal, which will combine all policies into one renewal date. No action was taken. Return to Work Program Implementation – Kruser continued the conversation about a Return To Work Program that was recommended with the last workers compensation renewal in order to receive a dividend back on the premium. Morrissey stated he reviewed the document and believes it to be standard procedure. The Council stated they would include it in upcoming employment agreements when they are renewed and that the Union steward should be made aware of the program. Motion by Reilly second by Wedige to approve implementing the Return to Work Program as discussed. All aye, motion carried. At 6:34 p.m. a motion was made by Reilly second by Wedige to adjourn. All aye, motion carried. Janelle Schumacher Clerk/Treasurer