City council minutes

City of Medford Common Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, Sept. 15, 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, Greg Knight, Tim Hansen Christine Weix, Dave Roiger, Mike Bub, and Clem Johnson.

Pledge of Allegiance

Alderperson Holmes 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, Electric Utility Manager Spencer Titera, Treasurer Kathy Tom, Wastewater Utility Superintendent Ben Brooks, Office Manager Ashley Lemke, and Street & Water Superintendent Joe Harris. City Attorney Courtney Graff was an excused absence.

Visitors Present

Visitor present was Brian Wilson- Star News.

Citizens & Delegations Comments

No citizens or delegations addressed the Council.

Minutes

Michael Bub moved, Laura Holmes seconded a motion to approve the following minutes and place the same on file in the Clerk’s Office: (1) August 24, 2020 Committee of the Whole-Closed Session, (2) September 1, 2020 Council, (3) September 8, 2020 Committee of the Whole, and (4) September 8, 2020 Budget Review Session. All in favor: All Aye. Motion Carried.

Ordinance Amending Section 9 of Ordinance #1008 Entitled Imposing a Room Tax - Distribution of Tax Collected Clem Johnson moved, Michael Bub seconded a motion to suspend Council Rules #12A & #12B, and adopt Ordinance #1054 that amends Section 9 of Ordinance #1008 entitled Imposing a Room Tax-Distribution of Tax Collected to read as follows: “Proceeds of such tax when collected may be apportioned up to 30% shall be apportioned 30% to the City for general administration expenses, and the remaining amount 70% to the Hotel/Motel Room Tax Commission for use in coordinating tourism promotion and tourism development.” 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.

Resolution Establishing Fees for Disposal of Septic Tank Waste and/or Holding Tank Waste in the City’s Wastewater Treatment Facility Laura Holmes moved, Christine Weix seconded a motion to suspend Council Rules #13A & #13B, and adopt Resolution #1882 that increases septic hauler rates by 3% effective January 1, 2021 as follows: (1) Septic Tank & Portable Toilet Waste from $86.52 per 1,000 gallons to $89.12 per 1,000 gallons; and (2) Holding Tank Waste from $14.68 per 1,000 gallons to $15.12 per 1,000 gallons. 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.

Issuance of Operator’s (Bartender’s) License(s) There were no operator’s (bartender’s) licenses to be issued. No Action Taken.

Adoption of the 2021 Enterprise & Special Revenue Fund Budgets Mayor Wellner asked if there were any objections to adopting the 2021 Enterprise & Special Revenue Budgets in their entirety. No objections were voiced.

Mike Bub moved, Dave Roiger seconded a motion to approve the 2021 Enterprise & Special Revenue Budgets as follows: Enterprise Fund..... 2021 Anticipated Operating Expenses Room Tax* ............. $10,000.00 Community Development Block Grant........................ $5,600.00 Electric Utility .... $9,752,980.00 Wastewater Utility............... $1,636,979.00 Water Utility ......... $855,537.00 Refuse/ Recycling ........... $425,750.00 Medford Area Fire Department........ $273,682.00 Community Development Authority Fund ... $252,155.00 Tax Increment Finance District #5............... $7,849.00 Tax Increment Finance District #6............. $22,872.00 Tax Increment Finance District #7............... $8,241.00 Tax Increment Finance District #8............. $10,243.00 Tax Increment Finance District #10........... $10,839.00 Tax Increment Finance District #11........... $76,500.00 Tax Increment Finance District #12......... $547,648.00 Tax Increment Finance District #13...... $1,988,593.00 Special Revenue – Landfill ................... $8,950.00 Special Revenue – Skate Park ............. $4,000.00 *The Hotel/Motel Room Tax Fund budget reflects the 85% allocation to the Hotel/Motel Room Tax Commission and 15% to the City General Fund.

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.

Coordinator’s Report

The Coordinator’s report was as followed: (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) Stacie Tanata has accepted the Clerical II/Deputy City Clerk position. She will begin her employment with the City of September 22, 2020.

Communications from the Mayor

Upcoming Meeting Schedule

- The upcoming meeting schedule was distributed.

2021 General Fund Budget -The 2021 General Fund Budget was distributed.

Adjournment

Dave Roiger moved, Clem Johnson seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 PM. All in favor: All Aye. Motion Carried. Meeting Adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted, Virginia Brost City Clerk, WCPC/MMC (One ins. Sept. 24, 2020)

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