Public notices
Liquor Licenses
Application for Liquor/Cigarette Licenses
TROY & JENN’S HACIENDA LLC makes an application to the Town Board of the Town of Maplehurst for a Combination Class B License to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages and for a Cigarette License for the period from October 8, 2020 to June 30, 2021 at N2200 Pirus Road, Withee, WI 54498.— Judy Larson, Town Clerk
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Probate Notices
NOTICE SETTING TIME TO HEAR APPLICATION AND DEADLINE FOR FILING CLAIMS (Informal Administration) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT TAYLOR COUNTY Case No. 2020PR12 In the Matter of the Estate of Paul Matyka, Decedent.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:
1. An application for informal administration was filed.
2. The decedent, with date of birth of December 16, 1932 and date of death of July 29, 2020, was domiciled in Taylor County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of N7155 Evergreen Dr., Rib Lake, WI 54470.
3. The application will be heard at the Taylor County Courthouse, Medford, Wisconsin before Lindsay Campbell, Probate Registrar, on November 4, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection.
4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is January 8, 2021.
5. A claim may be filed at the Taylor County Courthouse, Medford, Wisconsin 6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or address are unknown.
/s/ Lindsay Campbell Lindsay Campbell, Probate Registrar Date: October 5, 2020 Gregory G. Krug 205 S. Second St.
Medford, WI 54451 (1st ins. October 8, 2020, 3rd ins. October 22, 2020)
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City council minutes
City of Medford Common Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 6, 2020 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, Christine Weix, Dave Roiger, Mike Bub (via zoom), and Clem Johnson. Alderpersons Greg Knight and Tim Hansen were an excused absence. All votes will be with the exception of Alderpersons Knight’s and Hansen’s votes.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Wellner 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 Ginny Brost, City Coordinator Joe Harris, Office Manager Ashley Lemke, Clerical II/Deputy City Clerk Stacie Tanata and Public Works employee Sean Anderson.
Visitors Present
Visitor present was Brian Wilson- Star News.
Citizens & Delegations Comments
No citizens or delegations addressed the Council.
Introduction of New Employees
Mayor Wellner introduced Public Works employee Sean Anderson who began his employment with the City on September 8, 2020, and Clerical II/ Deputy Clerk Stacie Tanata who began her employment with the City on September 22, 2020. No Action Taken.
Minutes
Dave Brandner moved, Laura Holmes seconded a motion to approve the following minutes, and place the same on file in the Clerk’s Office: (1) September 15, 2020 Council, (2) September 21, 2020 Committee of the Whole, and (3) September 21, 2020 Budget Review. All in favor: All Aye. Motion Carried.
Resolution to Participate in the Wisconsin Length of Service Award Program for Volunteer Firefighters Dave Roiger moved, Clem Johnson seconded a motion to suspend Council Rules #13A & #13B, and adopt Resolution #1883 that declares that the City shall participate in the Wisconsin Length of Service Award program, approve the Adoption Agreement-Wisconsin Defined Contribution Award Program (naming the City as the sponsoring municipality on behalf of the Medford Area Fire Department), and approve the agreement with the Volunteer Firemen’s Insurance Services (VFIS)/The Horton Group to provide administrative service. Roll Call Vote: Dave J. Brandner-Yes; Laura Holmes-Yes; Greg Knight-Absent; Tim Hansen-Absent; Christine Weix-Yes; Dave Roiger-Yes; Mike Bub-Yes; Clem Johnson-Yes (6 Yes; 0 No; 2 Absent) Motion Carried.
Employee Luncheon & Funding for the Same
Clem Johnson moved, Christine Weix seconded a motion to approve the following relative to an Employee Recognition Luncheon: (1) Schedule the luncheon for noon on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at noon. (2) Authorize Alderperson Holmes to spend up to $1,425 (Food @ $1,000 and Service Awards @ $425) for the luncheon and service awards with funds allocated from the Sunshine Account (#10-51320-39910). Roll Call Vote: Dave J. Brandner-Yes; Laura Holmes-Yes; Greg Knight-Absent; Tim Hansen-Absent; Christine Weix-Yes; Dave Roiger-Yes; Mike Bub-Yes; Clem Johnson-Yes (6 Yes; 0 No; 2 Absent) Motion Carried.
Bid Award for the Water Tower #3 Project Bids for the Water Tower #3 project were opened on September 11, 2020. Three bids were submitted electronically through the QuestCDN bid site. Ayres & Associates’ (the City’s engineer’s) estimate for the project was $1,048,600 plus a contingency of $104,900 for a total available construction fund of $1,153,500. All bidders provided the required 10% bid bond, acknowledged the addendum, provided their qualifications, and had no math errors in their bid. Bids received were: Bidder, Location......Bid Amount Maguire Iron, Inc., Sioux Falls, SD ..........$1,296,850.00 Phoenix Fabricators, Avon, IN ...........$1,625,813.00 Caldwell Tanks, Inc., Louisville, KY ...$1,748,000.00 Clem Johnson moved, Laura Holmes seconded a motion to accept Ayes & Associates’ (City’s engineers) recommendation, and award the Water Tower #3 project to Maguire, Iron, Inc. in an amount not-toexceed $1,296,850.00. Roll Call Vote: Dave J. Brandner-Yes; Laura Holmes-Yes; Greg Knight-Absent; Tim Hansen-Absent; Christine Weix-Yes; Dave Roiger-Yes; Mike Bub-Yes; Clem Johnson-Yes (6 Yes; 0 No; 2 Absent) Motion Carried.
Engineering Contract for the 2021 Street & Utility Projects & Funding for the Same Dave Roiger moved, Christine Weix seconded a motion to approve the agreement with Ayres Associates, Inc.’s to provide engineering services at a cost not-to-exceed $133,400.00 as follows with the monies allocated as shown: (1) Reconstruction of Shattuck Street from approximately 150 feet north of Highland to approximately 1,250 feet to the north City limits at a cost not-to-exceed $85,700. Monies have been allocated in the 2021 Capital Construction Projects account. (2) Whelen Avenue water main replacement from Water Tower on Whelen Avenue to Wastewater Facility’s driveway at a cost not-to-exceed $19,800. Monies have been allocated in the 2021 Water Utility Budget. (3) Allman Street from North Second Street to Jackson Street to include curb & gutter and asphalt replacement at a cost not-to-exceed $27,900.00. Monies have been allocated in the 2021 Capital Construction Projects account. Roll Call Vote: Dave J. Brandner-Yes; Laura Holmes-Yes; Greg Knight-Absent; Tim Hansen-Absent; Christine Weix-Yes; Dave Roiger-Yes; Mike Bub-Yes; Clem Johnson-Yes (6 Yes; 0 No; 2 Absent) Motion Carried.
Easement Purchase Agreement & Utility Agreement with Harold Miller & Funding for the Same Clem Johnson moved, Christine Weix seconded a motion to approve the easement purchase agreement and utility agreement with Harold Miller as a part of Phase II of the Eastside Interceptor project at a cost notto- exceed $5,000.00 with the monies allocated from the Tax Increment Finance District #13 Budget. Roll Call Vote: Dave J. Brandner-Yes; Laura Holmes-Yes; Greg Knight-Absent; Tim Hansen-Absent; Christine Weix-Yes; Dave Roiger-Yes; Mike Bub-Yes; Clem Johnson-Yes (6 Yes; 0 No; 2 Absent) Motion Carried.
Issuance of Operator’s (Bartender’s) License(s) Clem Johnson moved, Laura Holmes seconded a motion to approve the issuance of a regular operator’s licenses for the period beginning October 7, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021 to Anne Anderson, Dawn Clausnitzer, Julie Frahm, Samantha Jurena, Patricia Nelson, Katie Ross, Vallerie K. Revord, and Tyson Zettler. 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) Under the CARES Act, municipalities may donate unused to a municipality to offset eligible expenditures. The Medford Area Fire Department has purchased equipment that may qualify as eligible expenditures. Because the City has does not have enough CARE Act funds to cover the expenditures, the Medford Area Fire Commission asked municipal members to contribute their unused CARE Act funds to the City to be used to pay for the equipment. Should any of the equipment expenditures not qualify for the CARE Act funds, the Medford Area Fire Commission will be responsible for the costs. In addition, the City received $15,998.86 from the Routes to Recovery program for COVID- 19 expenses that the City occurred prior to early September. (5) The Municipality Magazine -Council members were encouraged to read the article entitled “Three Feisty Clerks”.
Communications from the Mayor
Upcoming Meeting Schedule
- The upcoming meeting schedule was distributed.
Proposed 2021 Budget - The revised proposed 2021 budget was distributed. The public hearing on the proposed budget is scheduled for October 26, 2020.
Adjournment
Dave Roiger moved, Clem Johnson seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:15 PM. All in favor: All Aye. Motion Carried. Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted, Virginia Brost City Clerk, WCPC/MMC (One ins. October 15, 2020)
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