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distribute the contribution into the employee’s health savings account in twelve equal monthly payments. 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.

Electric Utility Manager Wage Clem Johnson moved, Laura Holmes seconded a motion to approve the pay increase to the Electric Utility Manager to be making $1.00 more per hour then the Electric Utility Foreman effective January 1, 2022. 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.

2022 Non-Union Employee Wages & Salaries (Excluding Library Employees)

Clem Johnson moved, Greg Knight seconded a motion to approve a 2.5% wage increase for all non-union employees (excluding Library employees) beginning January 1, 2022. 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.

On Call/Standby Pay Medford Electric Utility Dave Roiger moved, Christine Weix seconded a motion to approve the on call/standby pay for Electric Utility employees from 6.5 hours at $255.52 to 7 hours at $285.67 effective January 1, 2022. 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.

On Call/Standby Pay Wastewater & Water Utility

Clem Johnson moved, Laura Holmes seconded a motion to approve the on call/standby pay for Wastewater and Water Utility employees from $166.50 per weekend to $189.00 per weekend effective January 1, 2022. 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.

Sale of Surplus Land

Greg Knight moved, Christine Weix seconded a motion to sell the surplus land located on Pep’s Drive for $1.00 to Fore Real Estate Holdings, LLC. 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.

Coordinator’s Report - Joe Harris 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.

Communications from the Mayor Upcoming Meeting Schedule - The upcoming meeting schedule was distributed.

Notice of Spring Election - At an election to be held in the City of Medford on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed.

Office-Incumbent Mayor-Michael Wellner Alderperson, Wards 1 & 2 (District 1)-David J. Brandner Alderperson, Wards 3 & 4 (District 2)-Tim Hansen Alderperson, Wards 5 & 6 (District 3)-Christine Weix Alderperson, Wards 7 & 8 (District 4)-Clem Johnson The term for Mayor and Alderperson begins on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. The term for all other offices begins on May 1, 2022. All terms are for two years unless otherwise indicated. The first day to circulate nomination papers is December 1, 2021, and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5:00 PM on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 in the Office of the City Clerk, 639 South Second Street, Medford, WI 54451. If a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. The last day for incumbents not seeking re-election to file a “Notifi cation of Noncandidacy” is 5:00 PM on Friday, December 24, 2021.

Adjourn to Closed Session

Laura Holmes moved, Clem Johnson seconded a motion to adjourn to Closed Session at 6:22 PM pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a Closed Session. 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.

Council - Closed Session Adjournment Clem Johnson moved, Dave Roiger seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting from Closed Session at 7:22 PM. 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.

Respectfully Submitted, Ashley Lemke City Clerk (One ins. Nov. 25, 2021)

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