Regular & Special Meeting Minutes

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

 


Common Council Meeting Minutes
September 29, 2008
 

 Mayor Knuth called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.

 Roll Call: Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, Vukich and DeLong.  Abesent:  None.  Also present were, Administrator Adam Hammatt, Mayor Knuth, Attorney Jefferson, Betty Manson clerk from Plymouth Township.

 Vukich/Eno to approve annexation of Al Zmolek’s property to the City of Elroy.  Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, DeLong, Paulsen, Vukich.  Noes – None.  Unanimous.

 Vukich/Paulsen to declare the following properties as “substantially damaged”:  513, 514, 515, 517, 519, and 525, all on Franklin St.  Roll Call:  Ayes – Myhre, Eno, DeLong, Paulsen, Vukich.  Noes – None.  Unanimous.

 Vukich/Paulsen to approve Adam M. Hammatt to pay the statutorily required 5 years worth of taxes to Plymouth Township.  Roll Call:  Ayes – Myhre, Eno, DeLong, Paulsen, Vukich.  Noes – None.  Unanimous.

 DeLong/Paulsen to adjourn.  Carried.  Unanimous. 

Respectfully Submitted
Adam M. Hammatt
Administrator


Common Council Meeting Minutes
September 18, 2008
 

 Mayor Knuth called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. 

Roll Call: Myhre, Paulsen, Vukich and DeLong.  Abesent:  Eno.  Also present were, Administrator Adam Hammatt, Mayor Knuth.

 Vukich/Paulsen to approve expenditures.  Roll Call:  Ayes: Myhre, DeLong, Paulsen, Vukich.  Noes: none. Unanimous.

 Vukich/Paulsen to adjourn. Carried. Unanimous.

 

 

Respectfully Submitted
Adam M. Hammatt
Administrator


Common Council Meeting Minutes
September 16, 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 

Former Alderperson Sharon Tyler was honored for her years of service representing Ward I. A certificate of recognition was presented to her by Mayor Knuth.

 Paulsen/DeLong: to approve minutes of the August 12, 2008 Council Meeting. Carried. 

Committee Reports:

Finance and Personnel –working on budget

                Street –Mowing, preparing for winter

Ordinance – Met earlier to discuss Ordinance #362, re: Kennel Licensing and RCCC Ordinance change

Park and Recreation – No report

Long Range Planning –Hasn’t met

 

Public Comments:  Residents were at the meeting to voice concern regarding the reported plan to disband the Elroy Police Department. Mayor Knuth stated there will be a public meeting on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 to receive input from Elroy residents.  It is planned that the meeting will be held at the Legion Hall at 7:00 p.m.

 DeLong/Vukich to appoint Larry Eno to the Utility Commission. Carried.  Eno abstained from voting.

 Vukich/Eno to approve Ordinance #879 that will change the position of the alternate member to the RCCC. Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, DeLong,Vukich.  Noes – none. Carried

 Myhre/Eno to approve pay request #1 from A-1 Excavating for work completed on Tilmar Avenue. Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, DeLong, Vukich.  Noes – none. Carried

 Parking issue on Western Avenue was referred to the ordinance committee

 Paulsen/Myhre to approve a burn permit for Scott Stanek. Carried

 Vukich/Paulsen to approve a Picnic License for the Action Committee for Elroy for an event at Schultz Park September 26, 2008. Carried

 Vukich/Eno to approve a Picnic License for the Action Committee for Elroy for a Fall Bike Rally event at Schultz Park October 11, 2008. Carried

 Eno/Myhre to approve a Picnic License for the Elroy Volunteer Fire Department for the Annual Steak & Wings Feed on October 11, 2008. carried

 Paulsen/DeLong to approve an Operator’s License for Mindy Sue Amerman.  Carried

 Paulsen/Vukich to convene into closed session pursuant to WI Statute 19.85(1) (c) & (g) To discuss personnel issues and to confer with legal counsel.  Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long, Vukich.  Noes – none. Unanimous.

 Myhre/Eno to reconvene into open session.  Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long Vukich. Noes – none. Unanimous.

 Eno/Paulsen to adjourn. Carried

 

Respectfully Submitted,
Patricia J. Kennedy
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer


Common Council Meeting Minutes
August 12, 2008

 

Mayor Knuth called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 

Administer Oath of Office for Barb De Long the new Alderperson for Ward 1 

Myhre/De Long to appoint George Vukich to be new Council President.  Roll Call: Ayes - Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long.  Nays – none.  Unanimous. (Vukich was absent) 

Pledge of Allegiance 

Roll Call: Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long.  Absent: Vukich.  Also present were, Administrator Adam M. Hammatt, City Attorney Bill Jefferson, and Police Chief Dave Wagner. 

Paulsen/Eno to approve minutes of the July 8, 2008 Council Meeting. Carried.  Unanimous. 

Committee Reports:

Finance and Personnel –Did not meet since last Common Council meeting.

            Street –Mowing, patching roads, etc.

Ordinance – Will be meeting on Kennel licensing issues

Park and Recreation – Did not meet since last Common Council Meeting

Long Range Planning – Did not meet since last Common Council Meeting 

Public Comments:  Residents are letting their grass grow too long.  Metal detecting again wanted to be allowed in our city park.

 Paulsen/Myhre to have Municipal Court order community service in Elroy.  Carried. Unanimous.

 Paulsen/De Long to appoint Ed Gashi as an alternate for Adam M. Hammatt on the Regional Center Court Commission when Adam can’t make it.  Carried.  Unanimous.

De Long/Paulsen to approve budget for the Regional Center Court Commission.  Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long. Nays – none.  Unanimous.

There is a new group trying to raise funds for city park improvements, keying in on a multi-use facility in the future.  As the city is not about to turn away funds De Long/Paulsen passed a motion to accept funds for those purposes while sharing a concern about whether or not the improvements will become a burden on the city.  Carried.  Unanimous. 

Paulsen/Mhyre to approve a use permit of our park for the Hill Country Trail and River Challenge.  Carried.  Unanimous. 

Paulsen/Myhre to approve burn permits for Douglas Jackson and Jerry Joe Lueck.  Carried. Unanimous. 

Paulsen/Eno to approve an operator’s license for Jackie L. Miller.  Carried. Unanimous.

Paulsen/De Long to approve liquor licenses for Bjorn Sjogren (Pizzeria Viking) and Jessica Johns (JJ’s Steakhouse Café).  Carried. Unanimous.

Paulsen/Eno to approve expenditures.  Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long. Nays – none. Unanimous.

 Paulsen/Eno to convene into closed session pursuant to WI Statute 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel.  Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long.  Nays – none. Unanimous.

 Paulsen/De Long to reconvene into open session.  Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, De Long. Nays – none. Unanimous.

 Eno/Paulsen to adjourn. Carried. Unanimous. 

Respectfully Submitted
Adam M. Hammatt
City Administrator


Common Council Meeting Minutes
August 6, 2008

Mayor Sharon Knuth called the meeting to order at 5:07pm.

Roll Call: Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, Vukich.  Others present: Administrator Hammatt, Street Superintendent Gashi, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Kennedy.

Vukich/Eno to approve Barb Delong as the new Alderperson for Ward 1 to finish out the remaining term of Sharon Tyler.  Roll Call: Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, Vukich.  Unanimous.

Vukich/Myhre to adjourn at 5:13pm.  Carried.

Respectfully Submitted
Adam M. Hammatt
Administrator


Common Council Meeting Minutes
July 24, 2008

Mayor Sharon Knuth called the meeting to order at 4:30pm.

Roll Call: Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, Vukich.  Others present: Administrator Hammatt, Street Superintendent Gashi.

Vukich/Myhre to approve establishing a line of credit for $200,000 at Royal Bank in case city reserves not enough to cover expenses while waiting for tax and shared revenue.  Roll Call:  Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, Vukich.  Unanimous.

Paulsen/Myhre to adjourn at 4:56pm.  Carried.

Respectfully Submitted
Adam M. Hammatt

Administrator


Common Council Meeting Minutes

July 8, 2008

 Mayor Knuth called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call: Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, Vukich.  Absent: Tyler.  Also present were, Administrator Adam Hammatt, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer, Pat Kennedy, City Attorney Bill Jefferson, Police Chief Dave Wagner, and Street Superintendent Ed Gashi.

 Vukich/Eno to approve minutes of the June 10 Council Meeting. Carried. 

Committee Reports:

Finance and Personnel –Has not met

            Street –Mowing and cleaning up the park

Ordinance – Met July 7th regarding the Kennel Licensing Ordinance.

Park and Recreation – No report

Long Range Planning –Hasn’t met

 

Public Comments:  Positive remarks from those present regarding the success of the 4th of July Celebration, a request from a resident to amend a city ordinance to allow metal detecting devices for personal use, and Zion Church members who want to begin repairs to the church basement.

 Juneau Count Emergency Management Director, Gervis Thompson congratulated the community on its timely and organized response to the June flood. He announced that FEMA will be at Royall School, July 12-17, to assist residents who were affected by the high water.

 Attorney William Jefferson reported that Sharon Tyler, Ward I, has announced her decision to resign her position due to the possible conflict with her position on the Council and the position of her husband Rick Tyler, who was elected Municipal Court Judge in April. Jefferson and Council members spoke highly of her many years of service to the City of Elroy and its residents. A Ward I Alderperson will be appointed by the Council to replace Tyler.

 Comments:  Mayor Knuth gave a 4th of July Celebration update. Knuth announced that there will be free clothing of all sizes for distribution from July 15th to the 18th at the Methodist Church.  The clothing was donated by the City of Wisconsin Dells.

 Ordinance #362 regarding Issuance of Dog licenses was tabled once again.

 Vukich/Paulsen to award the contract for the Tilmar Avenue Extension project to A-1 Excavating, Inc. for the amount of $90,589.50. Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, Vukich.  Noes – none. Carried

 Paulsen/Vukich to approve Operators Licenses for John Grawin, Ashley Ronnfeldt & Tia McNeely. Carried

Vukich/Tyler to authorize payment of $112,840.74 or checks #29367 to #29478. Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, Vukich.  Noes – none.

 Paulson/Vukich to convene into Closed Session Pursuant to WI Statute 19.85 (1) (c).& (g) Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, Vukich.  Noes – none.

Paulsen/Eno to re-convene into Open Session. Roll Call: Ayes – Myhre, Eno, Paulsen, Vukich.  Noes – none.

 Paulsen/Eno to adjourn. Carried

Respectfully Submitted,
Patricia J. Kennedy
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer

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