City council minutes

City of Medford Common Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 2, 2021 6:00 PM Council Chambers, City Hall 639 South Second Street Medford, WI {Subject to Council Approval} Call to Order/Roll Call Mayor Mike Wellner called the meeting to order with the following members present: Dave J. Brandner, Laura Holmes, Greg Knight, Tim Hansen, Christine Weix, Dave Roiger, Mike Bub, and Clem Johnson.

Pledge of Allegiance

Alderperson Weix began the meeting by leading the group in the reciting of the “Pledge of Allegiance”.

Open Meeting Law Compliance Mayor Wellner announced that this was an open meeting of the Common Council. Notice of this meeting was given to the public at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting by forwarding the complete agenda to the official City newspaper, The Star News, and to all news media that have requested the same as well as posting. Copies of the complete agenda were available for inspection at the City Clerk’s Office. Anyone desiring information as to forthcoming meetings should contact the City Clerk’s Office.

City Personnel Present

The following City personnel were present: City Clerk Ashley Lemke, City Coordinator Joe Harris, and Police Chief Chad Liske. City Attorney Courtney Graff was an excused absence Visitors Present

Visitors present were Brian Wilson - Star News and Sue Emmerich - Medford Area Chamber of Commerce.

Citizens & Delegations Comments There were no citizens or delegations present.

Minutes

Christine Weix moved, Clem Johnson seconded a motion to approve the following meeting minutes as presented and to place the same on file in the Clerk’s Office: (1) January 19, 2021 Council. All in favor: All Aye. Motion Carried.

Annual Hotel/Motel Room Tax Commission Report In accordance with Ordinance #1008 dated September 6, 2016, and Wisconsin Statutes §66.0615(1m)(d)(b), the Hotel/ Motel Room Tax Commission must provide the Council with an annual report on how the revenues were spent. Chamber Director Emmerich presented the 2020 Hotel/Motel Room Tax Commission’s annual report. No Action Taken.

Resolution Establishing Designated Unreserved Accounts for the General Fund & Other Funds Dave Roiger moved, Laura Holmes seconded a motion to suspend Council Rules #13A & #13B, and adopt Resolution #1885 that establishes the following designated unreserved accounts for the General Fund and other funds and their associated balances as of December 31, 2020: Accounting Software @ $27,895.50; Capital Construction @ $155,429.67; Chamber Building Maintenance @ $25,000; City Office Equipment @ $31,171.78; Citywide Assessment Revaluation @ $93,135.00; Election Equipment @ $7,606.15; Fire Department-Vehicle @ $24,144.47; Geographical Information System @ $7,467.51; Insurance Premium @ $242,211.35; Land Acquisition @ $31,459.00; Park Development @ $51,918.96; Police Vehicles @ $41,722.47; Public Works Equipment @ $207,455.59; Public Works Sand, Salt & Rental @ $214,600.10; Recreation @ $28,527.00; Swimming Pool Set Aside @ $34,472.09; Web Site Development @ $5,975.06; Recycling-Tub Grinder @ $215,221.32; Wastewater Utility-Vehicle Replacement @ $133,500.00; and Wastewater Utility-Vehicle Replacement @ $22,382.14; Jetter Truck @ $200,040.00. Roll Call Vote: Dave Brandner - Yes; Laura Holmes - Yes; Greg Knight - Yes; Tim Hansen - Yes; Christine Weix - Yes; Dave Roiger - Yes; Mike Bub - Yes; Clem Johnson - Yes (8 Yes, 0 No) Motion Carried.

Final Resolution Levying Special Assessments on All Property Abutting Upon Both Sides of East Perkins Street Starting Approximately 170’ West of its Intersection with South Eighth Street to approximately 150 feet West of its Intersection with South Fourth Street Clem Johnson moved, Dave Roiger seconded a motion to suspend Council Rules #13A and #13B and adopt Final Resolution #1886 that levies special assessments on all property abutting upon both sides of East Perkins Street starting approximately 170 feet West of its intersection with South Eighth Street to approximately 150 feet West of its intersection with South Fourth Street. The public improvements consisted of storm sewer bituminous surfacing, curb & gutter, driveway aprons, landscaping, temporary landscaping easements, and engineering. The City’s interest rate on this project is 3.25%. Roll Call Vote: Dave Brandner -Yes; Laura Holmes - Yes; Greg Knight - Yes; Tim Hansen - Yes; Christine Weix - Yes; Dave Roiger - Yes; Mike Bub - Yes; Clem Johnson - Yes (8 Yes, 0 No) Motion Carried.

Contract for Revitalization of the Downtown Area for Current and Future Years Christine Weix moved, Greg Knight seconded a motion to approve the contract with Graef-USA, Inc. to provide a park planning and design proposal for the revitalization of the downtown area for current and future years at a cost not to exceed $25,000 with monies allocated as follows: (1) $21,500 from the Parks Building account (#43-56320-35210), and (2) $3,500 from the Riverwalk Development account (#10-55520-41000). Roll Call Vote: Dave Brandner - Yes; Laura Holmes - Yes; Greg Knight - Yes; Tim Hansen - Yes; Christine Weix - Yes; Dave Roiger -Yes; Mike Bub - Yes; Clem Johnson - Yes (8 Yes, 0 No) Motion Carried.

Issuance of Operator’s (Bartender’s) License(s) Dave Roiger moved, Clem Johnson seconded a motion to approve the issuance of a regular operator’s licenses for the period beginning February 3, 2021 and ending June 30, 2021 to Jane Antross and Jean Pawlowicz. All in favor: All Aye. Motion Carried.

Coordinator’s Report

The Coordinator’s report was as follows: (1) An update on the Public Works projects was given. (2) An update on the Electric Utility projects was given. (3) An update on the Wastewater Utility projects was given (4) Robert Olwell Jr has been the Electric Utility for six months. Beginning February 1, 2021, Mr. Olwell’s wage will increase from $36.73 per hour to $38.77 per hour.

Communications from the Mayor

Upcoming Meeting Schedule

- The upcoming meeting schedule was distributed.

February 8, 2021 Committee of the Whole Meeting - The February 8, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting has been canceled.

February 16, 2021 Council Meeting - The February 16, 2021 Council meeting has been canceled.

Adjourn to Closed Session

Tim Hansen moved, Laura Holmes seconded a motion to adjourn to Closed Session at 6:40 PM in accordance with Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) to consider the employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. The purpose of the Closed Session is to discuss the new Police Lieutenant’s salary and benefits. Roll Call Vote: Dave J. Brandner-Yes; Laura Holmes-Yes; Greg Knight-Yes; Tim Hansen- Yes; Christine Weix-Yes; Dave Roiger-Yes; Mike Bub-Yes; Clem Johnson-Yes (8 Yes; 0 No) Motion Carried. Meeting Adjourned to Closed Session.

Closed Session

Reconvene into Open Session

The meeting reconvened into Open Session at 6:46 PM.

Council - Open Session

Approval: New Police Lieutenant’s Salary & Benefits

Laura Holmes moved, Greg Knight seconded a motion to approve the following regarding the new Police Lieutenant: (1) One year probationary period beginning March 1, 2021 and ending February 28, 2022. (2) Beginning March 1, 2021, the salary shall be $65,582.40. (3) July 1, 2021, there would be no increase. (4) Beginning September 1, 2021 and contingent upon a successful job performance review, the salary shall increase to $69,222.40. (5) January 1, 2022, there would be no increase. (6) Beginning March 1, 2022 and contingent upon a successful job performance review, the salary shall increase to $72,862.40 plus the amount of increase the nonunion employees received on January 1, 2022. (7) 2021 Personal hours @ 45.5-Police Association contract, and 2022 @ 20 hours-Non-union Employee Handbook; (8) 2021 vacation @ 154.7 hours-Police Association contract, and 2022 vacation @ 136 hours-Non-union Employee Handbook. Roll Call Vote: Dave J. Brandner-Yes; Laura Holmes-Yes; Greg Knight-Yes; Tim Hansen- Yes; Christine Weix-Yes; Dave Roiger-Yes; Mike Bub-Yes; Clem Johnson-Yes (8 Yes; 0 No) Motion Carried.

Adjournment

Clem Johnson moved, Dave Roiger seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:47 PM. All in favor: All Aye. Motion Carried. Meeting Adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted, Ashley Lemke City Clerk (One ins. February 11)

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