Common Council — Minutes

CITY OF DARLINGTON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUGUST 4, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dave Roelli at 7:00 PM. Present at roll call were: Cindy Corley, Steve Pickett, John Sonsalla, Kevin Andrews , Joe Boll, and Kerry Black. Absent: None. Also present were: Attorney Jacob Gardner, Kim Winslow, Jeff McCarthy, and Amy Johnson. Motion by Sonsalla, seconded by Pickett, that the meeting notice and agenda were properly posted. Motion carried. Motion by Pickett, seconded by Black , to approve the minutes of previous meetings . Motion carried. Under new business, discussion was held concerning the following recommendations from the Park & Recreation Commission: • Approval of the proposed Flag Football Official pay rate. The recommendation is to increase the pay rate from $25.00 per game to $50.00 per game. After discussion and consideration, motion by Corley, seconded by Black, to approve the increase as presented. Aye s: Corley, Pickett, Sonsalla, Andrews, and Black. Nay: Boll. Motion carried. Discussion was also held concerning the following recommendations from the Water and Sewer Committee: • Approval of Resolution 2026- 16, a Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Funds from the Sewer Department Utility to the General Fund to Restore the Required Fund Balance. A copy of the resolution was included in the agenda packet. After discussion and consideration, motion by Pickett, seconded by Sonsalla, to approve Resolution 2026- 16, a Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Funds from the Sewer Department Utility to the General Fund to Restore the Required Fund Balance, as presented. All ayes. Motion carried. Discussion was then held concerning the following recommendations from the Plan Commission: • Certified survey map approval request for a land division for Michael & Julie McKillip and Josh Williams in the Town of Darlington. A copy of the certified survey map was included in the packet. After discussion and consideration, motion by Boll, seconded by Pickett, to accept the Plan Commission recommendation and approve the certified survey map for Michael & Julie McKillip and Josh Williams in the Town of Darlington as presented. All ayes. Motion carried. Discussion was also held concerning a Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s License application from Wiegel Strong Foundation for a designated area in the Festival Grounds from 3:00 PM, August 22, 2026, through 1:00 AM, August 23, 2026. A copy of the license application was included in the agenda packet. After review and consideration, motion by Pickett, seconded by Corley, to approve the Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s License application from Wiegel Strong Foundation as presented. All ayes. Motion carried. Discussion was held concerning Resolution 2026-17, a Resolution Clarifying Receipt of Donations to the City of Darlington Pools, Splashpad, and Parks and Directing Proper Handling of Donations by City Personnel. A copy of the proposed resolution was included in the agenda packet. The purpose of the resolution is to formally end the fundraising campaign for “Build the Pool” and the splashpad project. Motion by Pickett, seconded by Black, to approve Resolution 2026- 17, a Resolution Clarifying Receipt of Donations to the City of Darlington Pools, Splashpad, and Parks and Directing Proper Handling of Donations by City Personnel as presented. All ayes. Motion carried. Discussion was also held concerning authorization to work with Delta 3 Engineering, Inc. for the Wastewater Treatment Plant licensing beginning September 1, 2026. With Jeff McCarthy’s retirement, the City will no longer hold the proper licensing credentials for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. There are currently two employees taking classes to obtain the necessary licenses. Until that is completed, Delta 3 Engineering, Inc. will be able to use their licenses for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. After discussion and consideration, motion by Sonsalla, seconded by Boll, to authorize working with Delta 3 Engineering, Inc. beginning September 1, 2026. All ayes. Motion carried. The June 30, 2026, financial statements for the City, Water Department, and Sewer Department were presented. Copies of the statements were included in the packet. After consideration, motion by Pickett, seconded by Boll, to approve the June 30, 2026, financial statements for the City, Water Department, and Sewer Department as presented. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Black, seconded by Corley, to approve payment of the following July 2026 vouchers: City ACH Vouchers #474 thru #492 in the amount of $131,822.95; City vouchers #47759 thru #47857 in the amount of $347,407.96; Direct Deposit Payroll vouchers #16345 thru #16495 in the amount of $146,010.34; Library vouchers #6587 thru #6591 in the amount of $1,242.49; Library ACH voucher #25 in the amount of $5,739.47; Sewer Dept. ACH voucher #45 & #46 in the amount of $2,878.90; Sewer Dept. vouchers #8477 thru #8496 in the amount of $89,366.48; Water Dept. ACH voucher #62 & #63 in the amount of $2,878.89; Water Dept. vouchers #7886 thru #7906 in the amount of $221,544.90. Motion by Pickett, seconded by Sonsalla, to go into closed session in accordance with Section 19.85(1)(e) for deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons requires a closed session - that the body limit its closed-session discussion to that matter, and that the body permits Jeff McCarthy, Attorney Gardner, and Amy Johnson to attend the closed session. Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Jeff McCarthy and Kim Winslow then left the meeting. Motion by Boll, seconded by Pickett, to reconvene to regular session in accordance with Section 19.85(2) Wis. Stats. to take action regarding the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business. Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Black, seconded by Sonsalla, to accept the proposed gift of real property from Apple River State Bank, parcel 216.1077.0000, upon approval of all transaction documents by Attorney Gardner, and to authorize the Mayor, City Clerk, and Attorney Gardner to execute and deliver all documents necessary to complete the conveyance, record the deed, and set up the City’s ownership of the property. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Boll, seconded by Corley, to approve contacting Bruce Monson regarding participating in the FEMA acquisition and demolition project for parcel 216.0160.0000 and to authorize the Mayor, City Clerk, and Attorney Gardner to execute and deliver all documents necessary to complete the conveyance, record the deed, set up the City’s ownership of the property, and order a new appraisal on the parcel. All ayes. Motion carried. Alderperson Cindy Corley reported on the Library Board meeting held on Ju ly 27, 2026. Alderperson Kerry Black reported on the Park & Recreation Commission meeting held on July 22, 2026. There being no further business for this meeting, motion by Pickett , seconded by Corley, to adjourn the meeting at 7:41 PM. Motion carried. CITY OF DARLINGTON Amy L. Johnson, Clerk-Treasurer