City Council Meeting — Minutes

Common Council Minutes – June 17, 2026 Clerk’s Initials _________ CITY OF SHULLSBURG, WISCONSIN COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 17, 2026 A regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Shullsburg was held June 17, 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 6:30 p.m. Notice of the meeting was posted at the Townsend Center, Shullsburg Post Office and Turpin’s Home Town Grocery. Roll Call- Duane Wedige, Emmett Reilly, Griffin Wiegel, Cheryl Mulcahy – Present; Others present- Lynne Ranum, Matt Pivit, Andy Foley, Mary Spillane, Roxeanne Schwartz, Shawn Roelli, Laura Weiskircher, and Janelle Schumacher. Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes – Motion by Wedige second by Mulcahy to approve the minutes of the May 20 and May 28, 2026 Council Meetings. All aye, motion carried. Approve Bills – Motion by Reilly second by Wedige to approve the bills for General, Water, Sewer, Electric, Pool, Museum, Library & TIF Funds. All aye, motion carried. 2025 Audited Financial Report Summary – Shawn Roelli from Johnson Block CPAs provided a summary of the 2025 Financial Audit. The full reports had been emailed prior to the meeting. There was discussion regarding electric projects and an increase in related expenses. Roelli reported he is seeing that across most municipalities they work with. He gave a report on related party transactions, cybersecurity risks and a new standard, GASB 103 which will require an explanation for all variances between the original and final budgets. There was further discussion regarding state transportation aid and how to keep the level of aid steady or increasing. Overall Roelli reported the audit went well and the City is in good financial standing. Republic Services Garbage & Recycling – Matt Pivit introduced himself as the Municipal Services Manager for Republic Services, who took on Faherty’s garbage and recycling customers. Pivit addressed concerns about missed pickups, noting it was likely due to new drivers. There was further discussion about recycling not being picked up due to contamination. Pivit mentioned switching to carts, but will not require customers to switch. He does not expect any changes to the contract for next year, but will work on a renewal proposal and send it for the Council to review. No action was taken. Bicentennial Celebration Planning – The Bicentennial Committee presented plans for 2027 and requested information from the Council on how to proceed with special events that may require permits, including fireworks displays on January 1, 2027 and December 31, 2027, as well as a street closure for a parade in May. They discussed a fireworks permit and special event permit. Some additional events would be in conjunction with Advance Shullsburg events and some would not require any special permitting. There was discussion about the use of the park for various events, which will be dependent on the construction project completion. There was additional discussion about having public restroom facilities available or needing portable restroom facilities for the larger events. They have at least one event planned for every month in 2027 to celebrate. No action was taken. Gravity Hill Run – The Council reviewed a special event application submitted by Advance Shullsburg for the Gravity Hill Run to be held on August 8, 2026. Tyson Morrissey was representing Advance Shullsburg and noted the only major change was the start time being moved earlier. Motion by Reilly second by Mulcahy to approve the Gravity Hill Run Special Event Application. All aye, motion carried. Waste Water Treatment Plan CMAR and Resolution No. 2026-07 –The Council reviewed the WWTP CMAR and related Resolution 2026-07. Motion by Reilly second by Wedige to approve Resolution No. 2026-07. All aye, motion carried. Resolution 2026-08 Regarding Water Street Sidewalk Replacement – The Council reviewed a resolution to begin the process of considering sidewalk replacement and corresponding assessments on West Water Street. The resolution would approve the Street Supervisor to begin estimating the project in order to schedule a public hearing. Motion by Reilly second by Wedige to approve Resolution No. 2026-08. All aye, motion carried. Electric Rate Case PSC Hearing – Laura Weiskircher gave a brief update to the Council regarding the PSC Hearing for the Electric Rate Case. No public were in attendance at the hearing and being no objections, Common Council Minutes – June 17, 2026 Clerk’s Initials _________ the process will move forward. There was still an open window for the public to make comments to the PSC regarding the case. She will likely see the rates ready to be implemented in the Fall. No action taken. Townsend Center Use Agreement with Lafayette County – The Council considered a change to the use agreement with Lafayette County for the cleaning of the Kitchen when used by the Lafayette County for meal preparation. The change allows the City of Shullsburg to bill Lafayette County for additional cleaning services as needed when the kitchen and community room are rented for public use. Motion by Reilly second by Mulcahy to approve the changes to the agreement with Lafayette County as discussed. All aye, motion carried. Volunteer Use of City Equipment – The Council discussed volunteer use of city vehicles and equipment. The insurance company recommends having a list of volunteers approved to use City equipment to be covered under the insurance policy. There will be another meeting with an insurance agent to discuss further. No action taken. Clerk/Treasurer Report – Reports were emailed prior to the meeting. There were no questions. Closed Session – At 8:02 p.m. a motion was made by Reilly second by Wedige to convene into closed session. Roll Call - Morrissey-yes, Wedige-yes, Reilly-yes, Wiegel-yes, Mulcahy-yes. Motion carried. Closed Session is Pursuant to Wis. Stat 19.85 (1)(e) for the Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session: Consideration of sale of city property. Open Session – At 8:03 p.m. a motion was made by Reilly second by Wedige to reconvene into open session. Roll Call- Morrissey-yes, Wedige-yes, Reilly-yes, Wiegel-yes, Mulcahy- yes. Motion carried. Action on Closed Session – Motion by Reilly second by Mulcahy to move forward with the sale of the property known as the city dump, parcel 028.0063.2000 for $5000. Roll call vote - Morrissey-yes, Wedige-yes, Reilly-yes, Wiegel-yes, Mulcahy- yes. Motion carried. Closed Session – At 8:04 p.m. a motion was made by Reilly second by Mulcahy to convene into closed session. Roll Call - Morrissey-yes, Wedige-yes, Reilly-yes, Wiegel-yes, Mulcahy-yes. Motion carried. Closed Session is Pursuant to Wis. Stat 19.85 (1)(e) for the Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session: Consideration of revolving loan fund application. Open Session – At 8:14 p.m. a motion was made by Reilly second by Wedige to reconvene into open session. Roll Call- Morrissey-yes, Wedige-yes, Reilly-yes, Wiegel-yes, Mulcahy- yes. Motion carried. Action on Closed Session – None At 8:15 p.m. a motion was made by Reilly second by Mulcahy to adjourn. All aye, motion carried. Janelle Schumacher Clerk/Treasurer