letter. All in favor: All ….
letter. All in favor: All Aye. Motion Carried.
Use of City-Owned Parking Lot on Whelen Avenue for the Weekly Farmers Market The City has received a request from Rebecca Zuleger, a representative of the Medford Farmers Market, to once again use the City-owned parking lot on Whelen Avenue for the Farmers Market. The Farmers Market would be held on Tuesdays beginning on May 12, 2020 and ending October 20, 2020 from 1 PM to 5:00 PM. Depending on the availability of produce or daylight, the dates/times may be shortened or extended based entirely on seasonal weather.
In addition and depending on restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are several events (one per month) being planned in coordination with the Friends of the Downtown whereby the hours may be extended beyond the 5:00 PM close, but would close no later than 7:00 PM.
Bathroom facilities would be available at the BP Fuel Station, Medford Co-operative Service Station, and Marilyn’s Fire Station.
Use of City-Owned Parking Lot on Whelen Avenue for the Weekly Farmers Market Continued As a reminder, Council approved the use of the Cityowned parking lot adjacent to Whelen Avenue as a Farmers Market from 1 PM to 5:00 PM on Tuesdays beginning May 16, 2019 and ending October 15, 2019 subject to the following conditions: (1) South driveway must remain open to provide access to Ackeret Brothers. (2) The City will re-evaluate the Farmers Market at the end of the season.
Mayor Wellner has been in contact with Taylor County Health Officer Patty Krug. Ms. Krug will provide Ms. Zuleger guidelines/restrictions.
Ms. Zuleger informed the Council of the following: (1) A drive-through lane will be available. (2) At this time, arts & craft vendors are prohibited from participating in the Farmers Market.
It is recommended that Council approve the use of the City-owned parking lot adjacent to Whelen Avenue as a Farmers Market from 1 PM to 5:00 PM on Tuesdays beginning May 16, 2019 and ending October 15, 2019 subject to the following conditions: (1) South driveway must remain open to provide access to Ackeret Brothers. (2) Farmers Market participants abide by the Taylor County Health Department guidelines/ restrictions. (3) No extra events be held in conjunction with the Farmers Market without the approval of the Taylor County Health Department and the City Council due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (4) The City will reevaluate the Farmers Market at the end of the season.
Dave Roiger moved, Clem Johnson seconded a motion to approve the use of the Cityowned parking lot adjacent to Whelen Avenue as a Farmers Market from 1 PM to 5:00 PM on Tuesdays beginning May 12, 2020 and ending October 20, 2020 subject to the following conditions: (1) South driveway must remain open to provide access to Ackeret Brothers. (2) Farmers Market participants abide by the Taylor County Health Department guidelines/ restrictions. (3) No extra events be held in conjunction with the Farmers Market without the approval of the Taylor County Health Department and the City Council due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (4) The City will reevaluate the Farmers Market at the end of the season. All in favor: All Aye. Motion Carried.
Ordinance Annexing the Tom Dittrich Property (1.45 Acre Parcel) Located at 827 East Perkins Street and Described as Parcels 2 & 3 of Certified Survey Map 1141 as Recorded in Volume 5-S of Surveys, Page 178 in the Taylor County Register of Deeds Office Dave Roiger moved, Greg Knight seconded a motion to accept the Plan Commission’s recommendation, suspend Council Rules #12A and #12B, and adopt Ordinance #1049 that annexes the Tom Dittrich property located at 827 East Perkins Street and zones the property C-1 Commercial. The property is 1.45 acres and described as Parcels 2 & 3 of Certified Survey Map 1141 as recorded in Volume 5-S of Surveys on page 178. 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.
Ordinance Rezoning the Gloria Dittrich Property Located at 839 East Perkins Street and Described at Parcel 1 of Certified Survey Map 1141 as Recorded in Volume 5-S of Surveys, Page 178 in the Taylor County Register of Deeds Office from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-1 Commercial Greg Knight moved, Clem Johnson seconded a motion to accept the Plan Commission’s recommendation, suspend Council Rules #12A and #12B, and adopt Ordinance #1050 that rezones the Gloria Dittrich property located at 839 East Perkins Street from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-1 Commercial. The property is further described as part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 26 and shown as Parcel 1 on Certified Survey Map #1141, recorded in Volume 5-S of Surveys, page 178. 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.
Ordinance Rezoning the William Wallen Property Located at 735 South Gibson Street from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Single Family Residential Dave J. Brandner moved, Laura Holmes seconded a motion to accept the Plan Commission’s recommendation, suspend Council Rules #12A & #12B, and adopt Ordinance #1051 that rezones the William Wallen property located at 735 South Gibson Street from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Single Family Residential. 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.
Ordinance Rezoning the Property Preservation Property Described as Lot 4 of Medford Assessor’s Plat 5 and Located on the North Side of West Broadway Avenue in the 800 Block from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-1 Commercial Dave J. Brandner moved, Dave Roiger seconded a motion to accept the Plan Commission’s recommendation, suspend Council Rules #12A & #12B, and adopt Ordinance #1052 that rezones the Property Preservation Property, Inc. property located on the north side of West Broadway Avenue in the 800 Block from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-1 Commercial. The property is further described as Lot 4 of Medford Assessors Plat. 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.
Election of Sub-Committee Chairs The standing committees elected chairs as follows: Finance & Personnel Committee Mayor Wellner opened the floor for nominations for the Chair of the Finance & Personnel Committee. Greg Knight moved, Laura Holmes seconded a motion to nominate Dave J. Brandner for Chair of the Finance & Personnel Committee. Christine Weix moved, Laura Holmes seconded a motion to close the nominations and to cast a unanimous vote for Dave J. Brandner as Chair of the Finance & Personnel Committee. Roll Call Vote: Dave J. Brandner-Yes; Laura Holmes-Yes; Greg Knight-Yes; Christine Weix-Yes (4 Yes; 0 No) Motion Carried. Alderperson Dave J. Brandner was elected Chair of the Finance & Personnel Committee for a one-year term.
Public Safety Committee
Mayor Wellner opened the floor for nominations for the Chair of the Public Safety Committee. Mike Bub moved, Dave J. Brandner seconded a motion to nominate Clem Johnson as Chair of Public Safety Committee. Mike Bub moved, Dave Roiger seconded a motion to close the nominations and to cast a unanimous vote for Clem Johnson as Chair of the Public Safety Committee. Roll Call Vote: Dave J. Brandner-Yes; Mike Bub-Yes; Clem Johnson-Yes; Dave Roiger-Yes (4 Yes; 0 No) Motion Carried. Alderperson Clem Johnson was elected Chair of the Public Safety Committee for a one-year term.
Public Works Committee
Mayor Wellner opened the floor for nominations for the Chair of the Public Works Committee. Mike Bub moved, Tim Hansen seconded a motion to nominate Laura Holmes for Chair of the Public Works Committee. Mike Bub moved, Tim Hansen seconded a motion to close the nominations and to cast a unanimous vote for Laura Holmes as Chair of the Public Works Committee. Roll Call Vote: Mike Bub-Yes; Laura Holmes-Yes; Tim Hansen-Yes; Christine Weix-Yes (4 Yes; 0 No) Motion Carried. Alderperson Laura Holmes was elected Chair of the Public Works Committee for a one-year term.
Public Utilities Committee
Mayor Wellner opened the floor for nominations for the Chair of the Public Utilities Committee. Greg Knight moved, Tim Hansen seconded a motion to nominate Dave Roiger for Chair of the Public Utilities Committee. Tim Hansen moved, Clem Johnson seconded a motion to close the nominations and to cast a unanimous vote for Dave Roiger as Chair of the Public Utilities Committee. Roll Call Vote: Tim Hansen-Yes; Clem Johnson-Yes; Greg Knight-Yes; Dave Roiger-Yes (4-Yes; 0 No) Motion Carried. Alderperson Dave Roiger was elected Chair of the Public Utilities Committee for a one-year term.
Election Poll Workers Appreciation
As you are aware, the City Clerk, Office Manager, and poll workers conducted the April 7, 2020 Spring General Election under extreme circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They did so with professionalism and grace. Because of this, the City’s Election ran smoothly. Therefore, Mayor Wellner requested that the City extend its appreciation to the City Clerk, Office Manager, and the poll workers by giving each one a $25.00 Chamber of Commerce gift certificate. The total expenditure would be $350.00 with the monies for the certificates allocated from the General Fund Supplies account (#10-51440-34000).
Laura Holmes moved, Clem Johnson seconded a motion to approve extending the City’s appreciation to the City Clerk, Office Manager, and the poll workers for a job well done at the April 7, 2020 Spring General Election by giving each one a $25.00 Chamber of Commerce gift certificate with the total certifi cates of $350.00 allocated from the General Fund Supplies account (#10-51440-34000). Roll Call Vote: Dave J. Brandner- Yes; Laura Holmes-Yes; Greg Knight-Abstained; Tim Hansen-Yes; Christine Weix-Yes; Dave Roiger-Yes; Mike Bub-Yes; Clem Johnson-Yes (7 Yes; 0 No; 1 Abstention) Motion Carried.
Finance & Personnel Committee Updates March 2020 Building Permit Report - The Committee reviewed the March 2020 building permit report.
March 2020 Financial Report - The Committee reviewed the March 2020 financial report.
Issuance of Operator’s (Bartender’s) License(s) Clem Johnson moved, Dave Roiger seconded a motion to approve the issuance of a regular operator’s license for the period beginning May 6, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021 to Dave Lemke. All in favor: All Aye. Motion Carried.
Coordinator’s Report The Coordinator’s Report was as follows: (1) An update on the Electric Utility projects was given. (2) An update on the Public Works projects was given. (3) An update on the Wastewater Utility projects was given.
Communications from the Mayor Community Development Authority Board - A Community Development Authority Board meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 8 AM.
Board of Review Training -Wisconsin Statute 70.46(4) requires one member of the Board of Review must within two years of the Board’s first “two-hour meeting” attend a training session. 2020 Board of Review material has been ordered. Council members wishing to attend the training should contact the City Clerk.
Adjourn to Closed Session
Laura Holmes moved, Clem Johnson seconded a motion to adjourn from Open Session to Closed Session at 6:33 PM in accordance with Wisconsin State Statute §19.85(1)(c) & (f) to consider the employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the government body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility and to consider financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems or the investigation of charges against specific persons except where 19.85(b) applies which if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data, or involved in such problems or investigations. The purpose of this Closed Session is to discuss an Electric Utility employee’s leave of absence extension request. 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 6:35 PM.
Electric Utility Employee’s Leave of Absence Extension Request Dave Roiger moved, Christine Weix seconded a motion to approve an Electric Utility employee’s request to extend the employee’s paid leave of absence beginning on May 1, 2020 and ending May 31, 2020 due to health condition that renders the employee unable to perform his duties at this time. 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
Dave J. Brandner moved, Dave Roiger seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:38 PM. All in favor: All Aye. Motion Carried. Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Virginia Brost City Clerk, WCPC/MMC
(One ins. May 14)
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City of Medford Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes Closed Session Tuesday, May 5, 2020 6:33 PM Council Chambers, City Hall 639 South Second Street, Medford, WI {Subject to Council Approval} Call to Order/Roll Call Mayor Mike Wellner called Closed Session to order at 6:33 PM in accordance with Wisconsin State Statute §19.85(1)(c) & (f) to consider the employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the government body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility and to consider financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems or the investigation of charges against specific persons except where 19.85(b) applies which if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data, or involved in such problems or investigations. The purpose of this Closed Session is to discuss an Electric Utility employee’s leave of absence extension request. Members present were Dave J. Brandner, Laura Holmes, Greg Knight, Tim Hansen, Christine Weix, Dave Roiger, Mike Bub, and Clem Johnson.
City Personnel Present
The following City personnel were present: City Clerk Ginny Brost and Coordinator/Public Works Director John Fales. City Attorney Courtney Graff was an excused absence.
Visitors Present
There were no visitors present.
Citizen(s) & Delegation(s)
There were no citizens and/or delegations present.
Electric Utility Employee’s Leave of Absence Extension Request On March 27, 2020, an Electric Utility employee submitted a request for a paid leave of absence extension beginning on May 1, 2020 and ending May 31, 2020 due to health condition that renders the employee unable to perform the employee’s job duties at this time. According to the Employee Handbook, “any leave of absence that is granted will be subject to the conditions imposed by Council and shall not exceed 30 days”. Discussion was held.
Adjourn to Closed Session
Laura Holmes moved, Dave Roiger seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting from Closed Session to Open Session at 6:35 PM in 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 Open Session.
Respectfully Submitted,
Virginia Brost City Clerk, WCPC/MMC
(One ins. May 14)
88986 WNAXLP
