Common Council Meeting Minutes
January 12,
2010
Approved
Mayor Knuth
called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of
Allegiance
Roll Call:
Myhre, Eno, Delong, Paulsen, and Vukich. Absent: None. Also present
were, Administrator Adam Hammatt, Officer Todd Krueger, and Mayor
Knuth.
Paulsen/DeLong to approve minutes from 12/8/2009 and 12/17/2009.
Carried. Unanimous.
Finance –
No report
Street –
SNOW
Ordinance –
No report
Park and
Recreation – No report
Long Range
Planning – No report
Mayor’s
Comments: Very pleased with the snow plowing job being done by the
street department. Pleased with Todd Krueger’s police report.
Public
comment: Diane Higgins voiced her concern that she didn’t want to go
with the tag option because it would end up costing her more. She
stated that currently she can get two 13 gallon bags into Elroy’s
smaller bag and that by charging $1.00 for small bags she would have to
tag each of her 13 gallon bags effectually doubling what she pays now.
Vukich/Eno
to approve garbage tags instead of garbage bags. Roll Call: Carried.
Unanimous. After deliberation and consideration of public comments the
council decided to have a $0.50 tag for any bag 13 gallons or less, and
a $2.00 tag for any bag larger than 13 gallons but less than 33
gallons. (Town and Country, our garbage hauler, will not accept any
bags larger than 33 gallons.) Each tag will be a separate color and the
City of Elroy garbage bags can still be used until they run out.
Vukich/DeLong
to approve expenditures. Roll Call: Carried. Unanimous.
Paulsen/Eno
to approve operator’s license for Nicholas Gauf. Carried. Unanimous.
Vukich/Myhre
to approve operator’s license for Jacqueline Raiten. Carried.
Unanimous.
Paulsen/Eno
to adjourn. Carried. Unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Adam M. Hammatt
City Administrator
Common Council Meeting Minutes
December 8,
2009
Approved
Mayor Knuth
called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of
Allegiance
Roll Call:
Myhre, Eno, Delong, Paulsen, and Vukich. Absent: None. Also present
were, Administrator Adam Hammatt, Attorney William Jefferson, and Mayor
Knuth.
Paulsen/Eno
to approve minutes from 11/10/2009. Carried. Unanimous.
Finance –
No report. Has met with Hammatt if issues arise.
Street –
Leaves taken care of. Gearing up for snow.
Ordinance –
No report
Park and
Recreation – Did not meet. Hammatt provided update on bringing the
swimming pool into compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Act for
next year. Initial engineering study report back and calling for
updates to big pool and the kid’s pool. Big pool probably in the $2,000
range and the kid’s pool probably in the $5,000 range. Hammatt looking
for ways to reduce these costs. He will report back.
Long Range
Planning – No report
Mayor’s
Comments: Grateful for Christmas decorations on residences and
businesses. Good turnout for Breakfast with Santa, Lion’s movie, and
cookie decorating. Poor turnout for the Christmas Stroll on Friday
evening.
Public
comment: No comments.
Conditional
use hearing and permit consideration for Robert Murry (not in
attendance) due to legal issue. Jefferson to look into issue.
Vukich/Paulsen
to approve Vig and Associates for 2010 audit. Roll Call: Carried.
Unanimous.
Vukich/Eno
to approve James Rogers for 2010 and 2011 assessment and reassessment.
Roll Call: Carried. Unanimous.
Vukich/DeLong
to approve expenditures. Roll Call: Carried. Unanimous.
Reconsideration hearing for Jennie Bolstad. She was in attendance and
stated that she has fallen on hard times due to the recession and really
needs a job. She has been offered a job at Kaz’s Bar but needs an
operator’s license. When questioned by the council about taking the
required class she stated that she has not taken the class as yet
because she doesn’t want to spend the money on a class if the council is
not going to grant her a license. She went on to state that she hasn’t
had an incident involving alcohol since 2005. She states that she wants
to be a better bartender than others she has seen in the past. She
stated that she has seen illegal activity by bartenders and patrons and
wants to be better. When questioned by the council regarding this
activity and why she did not call the police she stated that she would
in the future. She has a child and needs to provide. She asked the
council to reconsider her license.
Paulsen/Myhre
to close the hearing. Carried. Unanimous.
Paulsen/Myhre
to convene into closed session pursuant to WI Statute 19.85 (1)(b), and
(c). Roll Call: Carried. Unanimous.
Paulsen/DeLong to reconvene into open session. Roll Call: Carried.
Unanimous.
Vukich/Myhre
to approve Jennie Bolstad’s operator’s license if she completes the
required course and submits the required paperwork to City Hall. Her
license is also subject to a 6 month probationary period. If she has
any violations involving the use of the license or violations which
could have prevented her from receiving a license, the council can
consider whether or not to revoke the license. Carried. Unanimous.
Vukich/Eno
to approve operator’s license for John Bemis on condition that he
completes required course and submits required paperwork to City Hall.
Carried. Unanimous.
Eno/Myhre
to adjourn. Carried. Unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Adam M. Hammatt
City Administrator
Common
Council Meeting Minutes
November
10, 2009
Approved
Mayor Knuth
called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of
Allegiance
Roll Call:
Myhre, Eno, Delong, Vukich, & Paulson. Absent: None. Also present were,
Administrator Adam Hammatt, Attorney William Jefferson, and Mayor
Knuth.
DeLong/Paulsen to approve minutes from 10/13/2009. Carried.
Unanimous.
Finance –
No report
Street –
gearing up for winter, taking care of all the leaves
Ordinance –
No report
Park and
Recreation – No report
Long Range
Planning – No report
Mayor’s
Comments: Appreciation Dinner this Saturday, need a head count by
Thursday, should be a really good time.
Public
comment: Mr. Ed Brown expressed concern over the increase in sewer
rates when we hire contractors to do the work our employees should do
and he expressed concern over the portion of Administrator Hammatt’s
salary that was apportioned to the sewer department. Administrator
Hammatt informed Mr. Brown that Bill Collins, Water/Wastewater
Superintendent, would have to be asked on the particulars of his
concern. Administrator Hammatt also informed Mr. Brown that a portion
of his salary comes from city general and the electric, water, and
wastewater departments. Mr. Brown then expressed his concern for a
sewer rate increase when we didn’t even know what was going on. Mr.
Brown was promptly informed that the City of Elroy indeed knew what was
going on through Bill Collins who runs that department and that he is a
very sharp guy and if he hired an outside agency to do some work then
that was the proper thing to do. Mr. Brown was then informed that city
auditors wanted the city to raise sewer rates by 20% last fall but that
Administrator Hammatt recommended not to because of the recession, the
burden it would place on rate payers, the fact that the sewer department
was going to forgo certain projects until a later date, and run slim
pickings. Hammatt went on to inform Mr. Brown that the sewer rate issue
was again discussed this spring when the auditors again desired a 20%
increase in rates. Once again Hammatt recommended that the rate
increase be delayed to give the economy a chance to recover more and for
the reasons stated above. Recently the auditors again recommended an
increase of over 20%. Hammatt recommended that the increase be only 9%
because they are hoping to get more outside sources of revenue. Elroy
may yet need another increase next fall depending on how things work
out. Mr. Brown had no further comments.
Vukich/Myhre
to approve Ordinance #376 to increase sewer rates as put forth below.
Roll Call: Unanimous.
Fixed Service Charge to $7.05/month
Debt Service Charge to $13.73/month
Volume Charge to $5.70/1,000 gallons
Public
hearing on 2009 Special Assessments and Charges. No public comments.
Paulsen/Vukich
to close public hearing. Carried. Unanimous.
Paulsen/Eno
to approve Resolution #884 for 2009 Special Assessments and Charges.
Roll Call: Unanimous.
Paulsen/DeLong to approve Resolution #885 for 2010 Residential
Equivalent Units (REUs). Roll Call: Unanimous.
Paulsen/Myhre
to change swimming pool family pass from $80 to $70 on the 2010 Fee
Schedule. Carried. Unanimous.
Vukich/Eno
to approve Resolution #886 for 2010 Fee Schedule as modified by previous
motion. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Public
hearing on 2010 budget and property tax levy. No public comments.
Vukich/Eno
to close public hearing. Carried. Unanimous.
Vukich/DeLong
to approve 2010 budget and property tax levy. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Eno/Myhre
to approve list of 2010 election inspectors and tabulators. Roll Call:
Unanimous.
Vukich/DeLong
to give EAAC $300 for Christmas decorations for this year’s Christmas
Stroll. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Paulsen/DeLong to approve burn permits for Doug Jackson and Perry
Hoppmann. Carried. Unanimous.
Vukich/Myhre
to approve expenditures. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Paulsen/Eno
to convene into closed session pursuant to WI Statute 19.85 (1)(b) &
(e). Roll Call: Unanimous.
Paulsen/Eno
to reconvene into open session. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Vukich/Myhre
to deny Jennie M. Bolstad an operator’s license for reasons to be
explained in a letter to her. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Vukich/Eno
to approve the city’s purchase of parcels #223 and #224 on Main St. in
Elroy for $2,500. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Eno/Paulsen
to adjourn. Carried. Unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Adam M. Hammatt
City Administrator
Common Council Meeting Minutes
October 13,
2009
Approved
Mayor Knuth
called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of
Allegiance
Roll Call:
Myhre, Eno, Delong, Vukich, & Paulson. Absent: None. Also present were,
Administrator Adam Hammatt, Attorney William Jefferson, and Mayor Knuth.
Paulsen/DeLong
to approve minutes from 9/8/2009. Carried. Unanimous.
Finance – lots
of meetings of late, finishing up budget
Street –
gearing up for winter
Ordinance – did
not meet
Park and
Recreation – met Sept. 29th, discussed strategic plan, 2010
budget, backboards on tennis court, paving pads for other RV sites, bleacher
work, paving by Lion’s Stand, Virginia Graeme Baker Act and making the pool
compliant
Long Range
Planning – met on Sept. 29th, discussed strategic planning
Mayor’s
Comments: Fire Department event went well, pavement by the Lion’s Stand
looked good
Public
comment: No comments
Paulsen/Vukich
to approve ordinance #374 on the Comprehensive Plan. Roll Call: Unanimous.
DeLong/Paulsen
to approve ordinance #375 allowing parking only on the north side of
Wisconsin Street. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Vukich/Eno to
introduce ordinance #376 increasing sewer rates. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Fixed Service Charge to $7.05/month
Debt Service Charge to $13.73/month
Volume Charge to $5.70/1,000 gallons
Vukich/Paulsen
to approve ordinance #377 bringing ordinance 5-5-1(c) into compliance with
state law. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Conditional Use
hearing for LeRoy Rhodes to construct a 10 foot by 16 foot shed on his
property at 117 Grove Avenue. Hammatt advised the council and those in
attendance that Ron and Barb Brunner objected to the construction of the
shed without any specific details. Hammatt tried to contact them by email
and a phone message but no response was received. No other comments were
offered.
Vukich/Paulsen
to approve the conditional use permit for Leroy Rhodes. Roll Call:
Unanimous.
Paulsen/Eno to
approve the placing of flag pole/s at the intersection of Main Street and
Franklin Avenue for event banners. Carried. Unanimous. Hammatt to look
into DOT issues, etc.
Eno/Paulsen to
approve burn permits for George Vukich, Robert Schroeder, Scott Stanek, and
Charles Huschka. Carried with Vukich abstaining.
Vukich/DeLong
to approve the expenditures. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Paulsen/Myhre
to go into closed session pursuant to WI Statute 19.85(1)(c). Roll Call:
Unanimous.
Paulsen/Vukich
to reconvene into open session. Roll Call: Unanimous.
Eno/Paulsen to
adjourn. Carried. Unanimous at 9:15pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Adam M. Hammatt
City Administrator
Common
Council Meeting Minutes
August 11, 2009
Mayor Knuth
called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of
Allegiance
Roll Call:
Myhre, Eno, Delong, Vukich, & Paulson. Absent: None. Also present were,
Administrator Adam Hammatt, Attorney William Jefferson, Officer Krueger, and
Street Superintendent Gashi.
Vukich/DeLong
to approve minutes from 7/14/2009. Carried. Unanimous.
Vukich
reported that the Finance and Personnel Committee only meets when there is a
personnel issue, hiring, and during budget season. That is the reason why at
each council meeting he generally reports that they have not met.
Eno
reported that the Street Committee met this evening and determined that
maintaining is the main priority.
No other
reports from committees.
Mayor’s
Comments: The 4th of July appreciation dinner went well with about
65 people in attendance. The City of Elroy employee picnic went well too with
about 25-30 people in attendance. The EAAC will have their annual meeting on
September 15th at 6:00pm at the Legion Hall. Apple Dumpling Days
(September 11-12) is fast approaching and will have the Lion’s runs, kickball,
and volleyball.
Public
comment: Thank you to the city and others for helping with the recent Poker
Run, which raised about $2,600 for the Friends and Family Cancer Foundation. A
comment was made that the park looks very nice. Lights were noticed out at the
park on the big field lights. Hammatt to notify Silverthorn.
Vukich/Eno
to approve Friends and Family Cancer Foundation request for the use of the park
on August 7, 2010 and to waive the park fee. Carried. Unanimous.
Paulsen/Myhre
to approve the request to put in a permanent fence at the park for the baseball
field and to rename the field after Joe Vitcenda. It was noted by the council
and those in attendance the contributions and the sacrifice for the community he
has made over many years. Carried. Unanimous.
Paulsen/Eno
to approve a temporary class B license for the Elroy Volunteer Fire Department
Fall and Steak/Wing Feed on October 10, 2009. Carried. Unanimous.
Vukich
Paulsen to approve the expenditures. Roll call: all ayes. Motion carried.
Paulsen/Vukich
to go into closed session pursuant to WI Statute 19.85 (1)(b). Roll call: all
ayes. Motion carried.
Paulsen/DeLong to go back into open session. Roll call: all ayes. Motion
carried.
Vukich/Eno
to approve operator licenses for Dean Schoff and Randina Weverstad. Carried.
Unanimous.
Respectfully
Submitted,
Adam M. Hammatt
City Administrator
Common Council Meeting
Minutes
July 14, 2009
Mayor Knuth
called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of
Allegiance
Roll Call:
Myhre, Eno, Delong, Vukich, & Paulson. Absent: None. Also present were,
Administrator Adam Hammatt, Attorney William Jefferson.
Eno/DeLong
to approve minutes from 6/9/2009 and 6/23/2009. Carried. Unanimous.
No report
from committees.
Mayor’s
Comments: Thanks for a great fair, thanks to Street Department for a wonderful
looking park, and thanks for a great 4th of July celebration and for
all of the volunteers and donations. Mayor read a thank you letter from Bjorn
for the City’s assistance with the Elroy Bike Meet, etc.
No public
comment.
Vukich/Paulsen
to approve kennel license for Marlene Rosenberg. Carried. Unanimous.
Vukich/Paulsen
to approve the Friends & Family Cancer Foundation’s proposal to raise money for
local cancer victims on August 1, 2009, to have a section of Main St. in front
of the Sportsman’s Bar devoted to bikers, and to assist Street Department with
horse shoe pits, etc. at the park for future use of the park for their events.
Carried. Unanimous with Myhre abstaining due to conflict of interest.
Discussion was had to let the group use the park on the first weekend in August
each year. Though each year would need a new application.
Tabled
Bjorn’s Oktoberfest.
DeLong/Myhre
to change Farmer’s market date and time to Wednesdays 4:00-8:00pm. Carried.
Unanimous.
Administrator Hammatt obtained a $166,500 grant to assist with the City’s
acquisition and demolition project of 6 homes down on Franklin due to last
year’s flooding and to take mitigating measures to prevent future flood damage.
Paulsen/Myhre
to approve picnic licenses for the Elroy Fire Department for August 1, 2009
Poker Run and the Apple Dumpling Days September 11-13. Carried. Unanimous.
Vukich/DeLong
to approve expenditures. Roll call: all ayes. Motion carried.
Paulsen/Eno
to convene into closed session pursuant to WI Statute 19.85(1)(b). Roll call:
all ayes. Motion carried.
Paulsen/Eno
to reconvene into open session. Roll call: all ayes. Motion carried.
In closed
session the council decided to increase Administrator Hammatt’s salary to
$65,320.
Eno/Paulson
to adjorn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully
Submitted,
Adam M. Hammatt
City Administrator
June
9, 2009
Mayor Knuth
called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of
Allegiance
Roll Call:
Eno, Delong, Paulson & Vukich . Absent: Myhre. Also present were, Administrator
Adam Hammatt, Deputy Clerk/Administrative Assistant, Lynn Thorson, and Senior
Officer Todd Krueger.
Paulson/DeLong to approve minutes of the May 12, 2009 Council Meeting. Motion
carried.
Committee
Reports:
Finance and
Personnel: Chairman Vukich has been visiting with Administrator Hammatt on
various finance and personnel items
Streets: Chairman
Eno reported on all the grass cutting being done
Ordinance: No
report.
Park and
Recreation: No report.
Long Range
Planning: No report.
Police Report:
Mayor asked if we have been having many animal complaints.
Mayor’s
Comments:
It always
seems to rain when we try to have a party. The park is looking really nice.
Vukich/Paulson
to approve a payback of 10,000. to NTM, Inc. per the Developer’s Agreement that
has been fulfilled by Mr. Ormson. Roll call: all ayes. Motion passed.
Vukich/Paulson
to accept a payment of $1.00 from the Elroy Museum for the purchase of the Soda
Fountain the city acquired from the Cherrytree Café for use as a future
exhibit. Roll call: all ayes. Motion carried.
Paulson/Delong to accept the Memmorandum of Understanding with Hillsboro
regarding a donation being made to the K-9 unit if it is used in a drug arrest
in the City of Elroy. Roll call: all ayes. Motion carried.
Pailson/Vukich
to accept Resolution #884 to raze the burnt out house at 313 Academy St. in 60
days. The cost will be charged as a special assessment on the property taxes
and a judgment will be put against the property owner if the bill for demolition
is not paid. Roll call: all ayes. Motion carried.
Paulson/Eno
to approve paying $250.00 to Norm Smith for compensation for work lost during
land purchase negotiations. Roll call: all ayes. Motion carried.
Vukich/Delong
to approve expenditures. Check number 30214-30298 for $145,464.44. Roll Call:
all ayes. Motion carried.
Paulson/Vukich
to convene into Closed Session pursuant to WI Statute 19.85(1)(b). Roll call:
all ayes. Motion carried
Paulson/Eno
to re-convene into Open Session. Roll call: all ayes. Motion carried.
Vukick/Paulson
to approve Liquor Licenses. Roll call: all ayes. Motion carried.
Vukich/Paulson to approve cigarette/tobacco licenses. Roll call: all ayes.
Motion carried.
Vukich/Eno
to approve an Operator’s License for Pam Paulson. Roll call: Eno, Delong,
Vukich ayes and Paulson abstaining from the vote. Motion passed.
Vukich/Paulson
to approve an operator’s license for Larry Eno. Roll call: Delong, Paulson,
Vukich ayes and Eno abstaining from the vote. Motion passed.
Vukich/Eno
to deny the request to reconsider an operator license for Jennie Bolstad. Roll
call: all ayes. Motion carried.
Vukich/Eno
to approve various operator’s licenses except Alta Eno. Roll call: all ayes.
Motion carried.
Vukich/Paulson
to approve an operator’s license for Alta Eno. Roll call: Delong, Paulson and
Vukich ayes and Eno abstaining from the vote. Motion carried.
Eno/Paulson
to adjorn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully
Submitted,
Lynn J. Thorson
Deputy Clerk
Common
Council Meeting Minutes
May
12, 2009
Approved
Mayor Knuth
called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Pledge of
Allegiance
Roll Call:
Myhre, Eno, Vukich & DeLong. Absent: Paulsen. Also present were, Administrator
Adam Hammatt, Deputy Clerk/Administrative Assistant, Lynn Thorson, Senior
Officer Todd Krueger, and City Attorney Bill Jefferson.
Eno/DeLong
to approve minutes of the April 14, 2009 Council Meeting. Motion carried.
Committee
Reports:
Finance and
Personnel: No report
Streets: The guys
are keeping busy
Ordinance: Have
not met. Meeting coming up to discuss various ordinances.
Park and
Recreation: Met on April 21, 2009. Discussed hiring life guards/commons help,
pool hours, which were changed to 11am-6pm, park equipment, replacing the pool
drains to come into compliance will be expensive and need to be budgeted for
next year, bathroom renovations and sidewalk to the bathrooms to make complete
handicap accessibility will cost about $3,000.
Long Range Planning: No report.
Police Report: Read
by Mayor Knuth. Basketball court issues have gotten better.
Mayor’s
Comments:
She has
been checking on the park projects and buildings are looking nice. Thanked the
ladies who work on the flowers and talked about getting permission to use fire
hydrants to aid in watering them.
Mayor Knuth
read an EMS week proclamation and then Larry Woodliff spoke to the council about
the ambulance crew and thanked the Mayor for recognizing them and the work that
they do.
Vukich/Myhre
to accept the Mayor’s appointment of Dorothy Helgerson to the Board of Appeals
to replace Nalani Bever who resigned due to scheduling conflict, and Don Ladwig
as an alternate to the Board of Appeals. Motion carried.
Delong/Vukich
to accept the Mayor’s appointment of Jess Bashirian and Stacy Smith to the
Police Commission. Motion carries.
Vukick/Myhre
to accept the Mayor’s re-appointment of Adam Hammatt to the Regional Center
Court Commission and Sharon Knuth as an alternate. Motion carried.
Eno/Delong
to approve applications for temporary class B retailer’s licenses to the Elroy
Volunteer Fire Department to sell beer and fermented malt beverages at the Elroy
Fair, the July 4th Celebration, and the Hunter’s Night Out. Motion
carried.
Myhre/Delong
to approve an application for a temporary class B retailer’s license for Bjorn
Sjogren to sell beer and fermented malt beverages at the Elroy Bike Meet.
Motion carried.
Vukich/Delong
to approve installing a “Burn Out” pad at the Elroy Park to be used at the Elroy
Bike Meet. Roll call: Myhre aye, Eno no, Delong aye, Vukich aye. Motion
carried.
Vukich/Delong
to approve DL Gasser to do asphalt patching and S & S concrete to do curb and
sidewalk repair. Roll call: all ayes. Motion carried.
Myhre/Delong
to approve change to section 7.05 of the personnel policy manual regarding
vacation pay prorating upon employee separation or retirement. Roll call: all
ayes. Motion carried.
Myhre/Eno
to approve hiring two part time officers for the police department. Roll call:
all ayes. Motion carried.
Delong/Eno
to approve burn permits for Carlton Peterson and Neal Nemitz. Motion carried.
Vukich/Myhre
to approve expenditures. Check number 30134-30213 for $106,234.92. Roll Call:
all ayes. Motion carried.
Vukich/Eno
to convene into Closed Session pursuant to WI Statute 19.85(1)(b). Roll call:
all ayes. Motion carried
Eno/Vukich
to re-convene into Open Session. Roll call: all ayes. Motion carried.
Public
Comment: Bjorn Sjogren had questions about the ordinance on signs and what it
means to be “grandfathered in”. Bjorn said he would like to see the ordinance
changed to allow for signs that would stick out from the store fronts like the
Dog House and Sportsman’s Bar signs. This request will be discussed at the next
ordinance committee meeting.
Eno/Delong
to adjourn meeting at 8:38 p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully
Submitted,
Lynn J. Thorson
Deputy Clerk
Common
Council Meeting Minutes
April 14, 2009
Approved
Mayor Knuth
called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of
Allegiance
City
Administrator Adam Hammatt administered the Oath of Office to Alderperson George
Vukich from Ward III and Alderperson Barb DeLong from Ward I
Roll Call:
Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, Vukich & DeLong. Also present were, Administrator Adam
Hammatt, Deputy Clerk/Administrative Assistant, Lynn Thorson, Utility
Clerk/Deputy Treasurer, Carole Brown, Senior Officer Todd Krueger, Retiring
Deputy Clerk, Pat Kennedy and City Attorney Bill Jefferson.
Eno/DeLong
to approve minutes of the March 10, 2009 Council Meeting. Motion carried.
Committee
Reports:
Finance and
Personnel: No report
Streets: Cleaning
up the winter equipment and sharpening blades for mowing. Getting ready for
street repairs.
Ordinance: Met on
April 7, 2009, Considering having rental unit inspections done. Talked about
getting rid of junk/unlicensed vehicles around town. Talked about changing the
leaves and brush ordinance next year, possibly have a Monday pick up. Spring
clean up is May 9th. Letters will be sent to homeowners who have not
cleaned up yards by then.
Park and
Recreation: Will meet on April 21, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
Long Range
Planning: No report.
Police Report: Read
by Mayor Knuth
Mayor’s
Comments:
Thanked Pat
Kennedy for her years of service and dedication. There was a good turn out for
the Easter Parade this year. Thanks to Paris Dudzinski for organizing the
parade. The city is working on the pavilion at the park currently and have
completed work on the old Rotary Stand. WI DOT has required that we get new
street signs that meet specific requirements. They are ordered and will be
installed soon.
Paulson/Eno
to re-elect George Vukich as the Council President. Motion carried.
DeLong/Vukich
to accept Mayor Knuth’s appointments for committees to be the same as last
year. Three positions came up on Library Board and all three, Kammin, Weger and
Erickson, were re-appointed by the Library Board. Chris Zindorf was
re-appointed to the Board of Appeals and Dorothy Helgerson was added as an
alternate. Pat Kennedy will stay on the tourism committee. Motion carried.
Vukick/Paulson
to accept the Mayor’s re-appointment of Bill Jefferson as the City’s attorney.
Motion carried.
Vukick/Eno
to approve ordinance #373 to split duties for Deputy Treasurer and Deputy
Clerk. Motion carried.
City
Administrator Adam Hammatt administered the oath of office to Deputy
Clerk/Administrative Assistant, Lynn Thorson and Deputy Treasurer/Utility Clerk,
Carole Brown.
Mayor Knuth
read a Proclamation regarding being a partner for the 2010 Census.
Vote of
referendum was 179/81 in favor of keeping the police department. It was decided
by the council to honor what the public wants and keep the police department as
it is.
Myhre/DeLong
to terminate the lease with the Elroy Historical Society for the Dorothea
Campbell Park. The city will take the park back and be responsible for the
maintenance and watering of flowers, etc. Carried.
Vukich/DeLong
to increase the City’s credit line with Royal Bank to $400,000. Roll Call: Ayes
– Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none. Motion carried
Paulson/Myhre
to approve Resolution #883 to apply for an EAP Grant to demo. The houses on
Franklin Street that were damaged in the flood. Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno,
Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none. Motion carried
Vukich/Eno
to approve moving forward with the application to get an EDA Grant to help
establish a new industrial park for the city. It is possible to get 75% or up
to $885,000 to help with the infrastructure. The city would have to get the
land and come up with 25% of the infrastructure cost. Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre,
Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Vukich/Paulson
to go ahead with cleaning up the burnt out house at 313 Academy Street and
pursue any legal action necessary against the owner to get back the cost of the
clean up. Motion carried.
Vukich/Myhre
to give authority to the Elroy Police department to close down the downtown
basketball court if they see it necessary. There have been fights there, etc.
The sign with rules and closing time for the courts will be re-done also. Motion
carried.
Eno/Paulson
to approve the Park Use Permit for the Elroy Ambulance to kick off EMS week on
may 16th.
Vukich/Paulson
to approve burn permits for Roger Campfield, Kenneth Schumann, Lorraine Miller,
Robert Schroeder and Chris Zindorf. Motion carried.
Vukich/Eno
to approve expenditures. Check number 30070-30133 for $106,283.52. Roll Call:
Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none. Motion carried
Public
Comment: Dorothy Helgerson questioned why the Royall High School band doesn’t
perform at the Easter Parade. There was a question about the 4th of
July Celebration this year. The city has budgeted $5,000. and the rest will
have to come from donations. Hoping to have parade, fireworks, car show, music
at the park, pancake breakfast, etc. on Saturday, July 4th. Will
only be a one day event this year.
Eno/Paulson
to adjourn meeting at 8:01 p.m. Motion carried.
The city
presented a gift to Pat Kennedy and had cake and ice cream after the meeting to
congratulate her on her retirement.
Respectfully
Submitted,
Lynn J. Thorson
Deputy Clerk
Common Council Meeting
Minutes
March 10, 2009
Approved
Mayor Knuth
called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of
Allegiance
Roll Call:
Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, Vukich & DeLong. Also present were, Administrator Adam
Hammatt, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer, Pat Kennedy, City Attorney Bill Jefferson.
Vukich/Paulson
to approve minutes of the February 10, 2009 Council Meeting. Carried.
Committee
Reports:
Finance and
Personnel: No report
Streets: Snow removal continues
Ordinance: No
report
Park and
Recreation: Park improvements for 2009/Painting buildings, tennis court
backboard/kiosk/pool enhancements/flood repairs
Long Range
Planning: Has not met
Police Report: Read
by Mayor Knuth, discussion by Officer Todd Krueger
Mayor’s
Comments:
Snow & Ice
budget looks good. Emergency Government plans to begin in May.
Mayor Knuth
read an American Red Cross Proclamation stating that Flood Awareness Week will
be March 16-20, 2009.
Mayor Knuth
stated that she and the Council are in agreement that the upcoming April 7
Referendum regarding police services for the city, should continue as planned.
Vukich/Paulsen
to approve a change to City of Elroy Personnel Policy 7.07, regarding optional
values at separation of an employee. This change would allow an employee to use
100% of accumulated sick hour benefits accrued to pay 100 per cent of the
monthly premiums for health insurance until all credits are exhausted. Motion
Carried.
Vukich/DeLong
to approve the consolidation of the position of Deputy Clerk/Treasurer, title
changes and job descriptions. Motion Carried. Current Deputy Clerk/ Treasurer,
Pat Kennedy will retire April 10, 2009. That position will be divided between
Lynn Thorson and Carole Brown. The title changes are as follows. Lynn Thorson,
Deputy Clerk/Administrative Assistant, & Carole Brown, Deputy Treasurer/Utility
Clerk. The newly created job descriptions for the two positions were presented
to the Finance and Personnel Committee.
DeLong/Eno
to approve amendment to Ordinance #370 regarding Snow & Ice Removal. Roll Call:
Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Eno/Myhre
to approve Ordinance #371 amending the Regulation of Lawn and Grass Ordinance.
Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Eno/ Myhre
to approve Ordinance #372, adding utility language to the City Administrator’s
duties. Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none.
Carried
Eno/Myhre
to approve burn permits for Randy Mueller, Ray Moen, & Jim Garvin. Motion
Carried
Vukich/DeLong
to approve Expenditures - Checks 30003 to 30069 for the amount of $502,738.71.
Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Eno/Paulsen
to adjourn. Carried
Respectfully
Submitted,
Patricia J. Kennedy
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer
Common Council Meeting
Minutes
February 10, 2009
Mayor Knuth
called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of
Allegiance
Roll Call:
Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, Vukich & DeLong. Also present were, Administrator Adam
Hammatt, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer, Pat Kennedy, City Attorney Bill Jefferson.
Vukich/Paulson
to approve minutes of the January 13, 2009 Council Meeting. Carried.
Committee
Reports:
Finance and
Personnel: Will be discussing personnel issues later in this meeting
Streets: Enjoying a
break from the heavy snow earlier this winter
Ordinance: Met
February 3rd.
Park and
Recreation: Will be working with the EAAC on park improvement project
Long Range
Planning: has not met
Police Report: Read
by Mayor Knuth
Mayor’s
Comments:
Mayor Knuth
reported that the Fire Dept. has obtained a new boat that can be used for future
emergencies. Elroy has received over $30,000 to date from FEMA. The funds will
be deposited into an account at Royal Bank until all funds are received. A
contract with the Sherriff’s Dept is being looked at, as well as the possibility
of a Regional Police Department. Knuth reported that the Public Comments portion
of the meeting will be at the very end of the meeting to assure all concerns
will be heard.
Vukich/Eno
to approve Ordinance #367 regarding Alternate Side Parking Roll Call: Ayes –
Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Public
Hearing on 2009 Kennel License applications
Paulson/DeLong
to approve licenses for Tom Bender, Dave Kosmas, Susan Miller & George Vukich.
They have met all the necessary requirements. Motion Carried
Consideration of changes to Personnel Policy 7.07 was tabled.
Vukich/Myhre
to approve Ordinance #367 regarding construction and repair of sidewalks. Roll
Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Paulsen/Eno
to approve Ordinance #369 regarding year round changes to parking on Cedar
Street. Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none.
Carried
Ordinance #370
regarding amending the Snow and Ice Removal Ordinance was introduced.
Ordinance #371
regarding amending the Regulation of Lawn and Grass Ordinance was introduced.
Paulsen/DeLong
to approve Resolution #872 to correct a typographical error. Roll Call: Ayes –
Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Eno Myhre
to approve use of Schultz Park by Elroy Action Committee for June 5,6, & 7 of
2009. Motion Carried
Bjorn
Sogren request for tourism map was tabled.
Vukich/DeLong
to approve and waive fees for a Farmer’s Market in the parking lot during the
summer. Participants will need to register at City Hall before setting up their
merchandise.
Consideration of a
proposal to survey and establish boundaries at the burn site was tabled.
Eno/Paulsen to
approve burn permits for John Weger & Steven Olson. Motion Carried
Paulsen/Eno to
approve an operator’s license for Mathew J. Lewerenz. Motion Carried
Vukich/DeLong
to approve Expenditures - Checks 29928 to 30002 for the amount of $104,347.71.
Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Paulsen/Vukich
to Convene into Closed Session Pursuant to WI Statue 19.85 (1) (b), (c) & (d).
Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Paulsen/Vukich
to Re-Convene into Open Session. Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long,
Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Public
Comments: Included comments from Messenger Editor, Bill Smith, Sharon Tyler,
Attorney Jefferson and Larry Rawn. The discussion covered concerns regarding the
April referendum not being binding and Council meetings in closed session.
Paulsen/Eno to
adjourn. Carried
Respectfully
Submitted,
Patricia J. Kennedy
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer
Common Council Meeting
Minutes
January 13, 2009
Mayor
Knuth called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of
Allegiance
Roll Call:
Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, Vukich & DeLong. Also present were, Administrator Adam
Hammatt, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer, Pat Kennedy, City Attorney Bill Jefferson.
Paulsen/DeLong:
to approve minutes of the December 9, 2008 Council Meeting. Carried.
Committee
Reports:
Finance and
Personnel: Met at 6:30/ discussion/budget, the City’s unfunded retirement
balance & summer employment
Streets: Met at 6:30 / snow removal & Western Avenue improvements
Ordinance: Met at
6:30/ ordinances re: snow removal, lawn mowing, alternate side parking and
updating Code Book
Park and
Recreation: Met at 6:30 /park improvements
Long Range
Planning: Met at 6:30/ Comprehensive Plan Committee will meet in February &
Long Range Planning Committee will meet more often
Public
Comments: Sharon Tyler asked the Council to provide her with the dates that the
Council met with Atty. Richard Radcliffe regarding the April Referendum. Carol
Grant asked for an update on the investigation regarding suspended Chief Wagner.
Vukich/Eno
to approve Ordinance #367 regarding Alternate Side Parking Roll Call: Ayes –
Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Paulsen/Mhyre
to approve final pay request of $500 to A-1, Inc. for Elroy Street
Reconstruction Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes –
none. Carried
Eno/ Delong
to approve payment of $1,731.50 to the Town of Plymouth for 5 year tax
settlement for annexation of Zmolek property. Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno,
Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Vukich/Paulsen
to approve payment of $78,245.42 to Wisconsin Employee Trust Funds to pay the
outstanding unfunded balance. Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long,
Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Paulsen/Myhre
to accept the bid of Town & Country Sanitation and instruct Administrator Adam
Hammatt to sign a 5 year contract with Doug Enke. Although Town and Country’s
bid was not the lowest, their bid was accepted because the service they offer
was superior to the other company’s that bid and thus worth the extra cost. Roll
Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Vukich/DeLong
to approve Expenditures - Checks 29830 to 29927 for the amount of $315,524.54.
Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Paulsen/Vukich
to Convene into Closed Session Pursuant to WI Statue 19.85 (1) (b), (c) & (d).
Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Paulsen/Vukich
to Re-Convene into Open Session. Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long,
Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Vukich/Eno
to approve a pay increase for Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Pat Kennedy Roll Call:
Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Vukich/Paulsen
to approve a pay increase for Adam Hammatt and to grant an additional 5 days of
vacation. Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none.
Carried
Myre/Eno to
adjourn. Carried
Respectfully
Submitted,
Patricia J. Kennedy
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer
Common Council Meeting
Minutes
December 9, 2008
Mayor Knuth
called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
Pledge of
Allegiance
Roll Call:
Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, Vukich & DeLong. Also present were, Administrator Adam
Hammatt, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer, Pat Kennedy, City Attorney Bill Jefferson and
St. Dept. Superintendent, Ed Gashi
Paulsen/DeLong:
to approve minutes of the November 11, 2008 Council Meeting. Carried.
Committee
Reports:
Finance and
Personnel –Met at 6:30/ discussion/budget, employee salaries & /accrued sick
time
Street – St. Dept.
concerns regarding residents blowing or shoveling snow into city streets
Ordinance
-Alternate side parking/ K-9 Ordinance/Apply current City Administrator duties
to the Utility Ordinance
Park and Recreation
– No report
Long Range Planning
–No report
Public
Comments: Concerning pay raises for employees/Parking on Cedar St./ Snow Removal
and mowing properties on Franklin Street.
Mayor’s
Comments- Public thank you to the Christmas Stroll Committee, city residents and
downtown businesses who did an outstanding job of decorating for the holidays
Vukich/Paulsen
to approve Resolution #881, setting the 2009 Fee Schedule. Roll Call: Ayes –
Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Public
Hearing on 2009 Budget and Property Tax Levy. The Public Hearing was opened. No
one appeared for the hearing. Administrator Adam Hammatt reported the 2009 tax
levy will be $424,633.00. The hearing was closed.
Vukich/Myhre
to approve Resolution #882 to approve the 2009 Budget and tax levy as published.
Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Eno/
Delong to amend City of Elroy Personnel Policy 7.07 to increase the cap on
accumulated sick time from 96 days to 112.5 days. Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno,
Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Paulsen/Eno
to approve the two year term of Election Inspectors and Tabulators Carried
Ordinance
#367 regarding Alternate Side Parking was introduced.
Vukich/Paulsen
to approve Ordinance #368 to remove a section of Ordinance #365 regarding a
surcharge for use of police dog by municipalities. Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno,
Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Vukich/DeLong
to approve Expenditures - Checks 29770 to 29829 for the amount of $130,820.03.
Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Paulsen/Eno
to Convene into Closed Session Pursuant to WI Statue 19.85 (1) (b), (c) & (d).
Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
DeLong/Paulsen
to Re-Convene into Open Session. Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long,
Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Vukich/DeLong
to approve pay increases for city employees. Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno,
Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Myhre/Paulsen
to approve an operator’s license for Dennis D. Oneail Carried
Paulsen/Eno
to adjourn. Carried
Respectfully
Submitted,
Patricia J. Kennedy
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer
Common Council Meeting Minutes
November 11, 2008
Mayor
Knuth called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of
Allegiance
Roll Call: Myhre,
Eno, Paulsen, Vukich & DeLong. Also present were, Administrator Adam Hammatt,
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer, Pat Kennedy, City Attorney Bill Jefferson
Paulsen/DeLong: to
approve minutes of the October 14, 2008 Council Meeting. Carried.
Committee Reports:
Finance and
Personnel –Met at 6:30/budget discussion
Street –Ordered sand & preparing equipment for winter
Ordinance –No
report
Park and Recreation
– No report
Long Range Planning
–No report
Public Comments:
None
Mayor’s Comments-
the Appreciation Dinner at the Legion Hall November 8, 2008 was well attended.
Paulsen/Eno; to
approve additional funds for Loan #2 for Kari Hyer & the Elroy Theatre. Roll
Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Public Hearing on
2008 Special Assessments: No one appeared before the Council.
Paulsen/Myhre; to
approve Resolution #879, to place Special Assessments on the 2008 Tax Roll
payable in 2009. Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes
– none. Carried
Paulsen/Eno; to
approve Resolution #880, Residential Equivalent Units (REU) to commence with
January 2009 billing. Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich.
Noes – none. Carried
DeLong/Paulsen; to
approve Resolution #881, setting fees for cemetery lot refunds. Roll Call: Ayes
– Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Vukich/Eno; to
approve Ordinance #362, to amend Sec 7-1-3 Issuance of Dog, Cat & Kennel
License. Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none.
Carried
Eno/Paulsen; to
approve and sign a 2008 Audit Engagement Letter with Vig & Associates. Roll
Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Vukich/Eno; to
approve and sign a 2009 Assessor’s Contract with James Rogers of Rogers’
Appraisal. Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none.
Carried
Paulsen/Myhre; to
approve burn permits for Jim Garvin & Douglas Jackson. Carried
Vukich/DeLong; to
approve Expenditures, Checks 29701 to 29769. Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno,
Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Paulsen/Myhre;
to convene into closed session pursuant to WI Statute 19.85(1) (b). Roll Call:
Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Vukich/DeLong; to
reconvene into open session. Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long
Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Vukich/Eno to
approve Operator’s Licenses for Darlene A. Schmidt, Michael L. Vierck, LeRoy
McCracken, Frances J. Gonzales & Wendy Kampmeier. Carried
Eno/Paulsen to
adjourn. Carried
Respectfully
Submitted,
Patricia J. Kennedy
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer
Common
Council Meeting Minutes
October 14, 2008
Mayor Knuth called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, Vukich & DeLong. Also present were,
Administrator Adam Hammatt, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer, Pat Kennedy, City Attorney
Bill Jefferson
Eno/DeLong: to approve minutes of the September 16, 2008 Council Meeting.
Carried.
Committee Reports:
Finance and Personnel –Met at 6:30/budget discussion
Street –Trimming brush/preparing equipment for winter
Ordinance – 2 ordinances will be addressed later in meeting
Park and Recreation – No report
Long Range Planning –Hasn’t met
Public Comments: Brad Harner and Carrie Krueger
Mayor’s Comments- There will be dinner event at the Legion Hall
November 8 to honor and recognize the accomplishments of those residents
who have shaped Elroy through volunteerism and hard work.
A fact finding committee will be created to research the pros & cons of
contracting police coverage with Juneau County.
Introduction of Amendment to Ordinance #362 regarding issuance of Dog, Cat
& Kennel Licensing.
Motion by Vukich to amend Ordinance 4-2-2-regarding Construction and
Repair of Sidewalks
Vukich/Paulsen to table the above ordinance until it can be assigned a
number. Carried
Vukich/Paulsen to approve Ordinance #365 to Amend Ordinance 4-2-2 Carried
Paulsen/Myhre to approve burn permits for Robert Schroeder & Carolyn
Chute Carried
Vukich/Paulsen to approve Expenditures, Checks 29636 to 29700 Roll Call:
Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Paulsen/Eno
.
to convene into closed session pursuant to
WI Statute 19.85(1) (b)& (c) Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long,
Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Vukich/Paulsen to reconvene into open session. Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre,
Eno, Paulsen, De Long Vukich. Noes – none. Carried
Vukich/Eno to deny an operator’s license for Wendy Kampmeier because of
insufficient information. Carried
Eno/Paulsen to adjourn. Carried
Respectfully Submitted,
Patricia J. Kennedy
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer