Members Present: Robert Affeld, Michael Breitweiser, Roxanne Buss, Mark Lentz, Daniel Schamberger, and Mayor Ron Bosak
Members Absent: Jason Buske
Also Present: Gladys McKay, Ross Canniff, and Joe Sciascia
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and roll call was taken.
Affeld/Schamberger to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Schamberger/Breitweiser to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Affeld/Breitweiser to approve the minutes from intervening meetings. Motion carried.
Public appearances and citizen comments re: agenda items:
Dan Jahnke: 329 E. North Street
In regard to the Council Utility restructure. As a citizen of the city I feel the reason for this is totally wrong. The reason the Utility Commission went on record stating that they were in support of a non-pay reduction. They ultimately do not decide their wages, you as council member decide and you did that unanimously 6-0 that they should not be included in the wage reduction. The Mayor decided to pursue this because of this fact and this is the wrong reason to do that. It was also brought up about change. Change is good. It was brought up with change to keep up with the times. But when you have a smooth operation running good as a business, sound financially you can tweek some things but you do not have to make drastic change. You have experience, you have a financial structure that is good and sound on the other side of it the city does not. That’s the problem. The city needs to look at the city situation and leave the utility the way it is and work together as a team. It’s all about a team. But if the utility is running fine leave it the same. Change is really good for the right reason, not the wrong reason. In spite of that you are not happy with the way things are going. You as council members 6 nothing you unanimously you decided to go along with no wage reduction for the Utility Commission and you should also vote 5 nothing to keep things the way they are and move on. There was also a comment made about there are citizens in this city that never get to be on this committee for the Utility Commission, there are always the same people on there year after year after year. There is only one person to blame in this room and the past mayors. The Mayor appoints all commissioners. That is your responsibility Mayor. If you appoint Mr. Marose, Mr. Selchert, Mr. Canniff and you keep them on, that’s you, you are neglecting the citizens not getting on the committee. So that comment that night was wrong. There are citizens that want to be on this committee that is fine. But you ultimately have the decision. You talk about the savings, you talk about $10,000.00 over five years is that correct?
Mayor Bosak: Yes that is correct.
Dan Jahnke: Can you predict 5 years from now what can happen. All you can talk about is the near future. This next year, you are already spending money, it’s $2,000.00 a year based on the current situation is that correct? Well basically you are saying $2,000.00 is what you are going to save.
Mayor Bosak: Right.
Dan Jahnke: You have attorneys fees, you have these people wasting all their time and energy for $2,000.00 a year.
Mayor Bosak: To initially start something.
Dan Jahnke: Exactly, but you do not know how many more meetings you are going to have.
Mayor Bosak: Should be one more after this.
Dan Jahnke: But there are attorney fees, this has been going on. The City Council needs to look at the true picture. The city is in financial trouble. You need to look at what is causing the problem. Why aren’t we getting roads fixed, why aren’t we getting all this stuff fixed. Because the city doesn’t have the money. What is the cost, what is 60 to 65 percent of the problem? What is 60-65 percent of their operating budget? You need to start looking at that rather than this $1,000.00 or $2,000.00 a year thing. $5.00 per meeting it’s not right. The attorney’s fees are going to keep chalking up and I don’t have the proper agenda, I apologize, is the residency thing on there. I just want to say as a citizen, the three mile is fine. I think that the tax payers in this city and there are surveys done, ok this city does this and this city does that, the City of Juneau is the City of Juneau. You need to decide what is right for the City of Juneau. If it’s working, keep it. If it’s not, change it. The fact is your telling the tax payers of this city ok that pay the wages and benefits of our employees its ok, we are trying to grow in Juneau, and its growing the citizens are growing they just changed the population sign coming into Juneau, 2800 right? It’s growing. Your telling all those people coming into the city that your going to pay for employees wages and benefits but it’s ok for them to live in another city. That’s wrong, that’s my comment as a citizen. So I urge you as councilmen think about it, think about the Utility Commission that has been running smooth, and strong for years, never been a problem, financially strong, and you are going to make a decision here tonight that is going to make decisions in the future. But just because of the fact that the Mayor is upset because they didn’t take a wage reduction. You already voted. It’s time to move on. Let’s take a look at the citys picture, alright. Thank You.
Mayor: May I remind everyone that this is just the first reading, there will be no voting on the ordinances. Is there anyone else who would like to speak?
Alice Gentz:
As a utility employee I feel we need to move forward with the reorganization of the Utility Commission as soon as possible.
Right now the Utility Commission is in a state of limbo. No one knows what the set-up of the new commission will look like, or what the outcome of the changes will be. I suggest we move forward so we can find out what the outcome will be. Let the new commission be formed; let the new commissioners be put in place so they can start learning how to be a Utility Commissioner. Three of the prior five commissioners have been appointed while I have been working here, and the addition of each new commissioner brought no interruption to the operation of the utility.
The expertise for running the utility is required by the employees; those of us who learn the rules of the WI Public Service Commission and the WI DNR, and report directly to them. We work within these rules and procedures on a daily basis, and we report to the Commission to bring them up-to-date on the operation of the Utility. Commissioners do not need to be experts in anything.
We need to look at what is best for the Utility, not what is best for any individual commissioner. Eventually each one of us in this room will die, along with our history with the City and Utility. The history of the Utility is not nearly as important as the future of the Utility. We need to get a commission in place that is able to learn the business of running a Utility, just as our council has been able to learn the business of running the City.
Obviously at this point we are not going to go backwards to what “was”, so let’s move forward with the reorganization so we can move this Utility out of limbo and make if fully functional organization again.
Mayor: Anyone else.
Tim Hayden: I would like to say that one of the main arguments against this change has been, this is the way it has been for 97 years. We have lots of things that have been in place for 97 years, telegraphs, things like that. That doesn’t mean just because it’s been that way for 97 years that isn’t a better way to do it and I think this is a better way. And also like to say every single utility employee is in favor of this reorganization. Now that to me shows that there is something wrong with the current system that we have in place. It’s not just one or two employees that have a grudge against somebody or something like that. It’s every single one of us and I think we are all here tonight. The last thing I want to say in one of Ross Canniff’s articles in the paper, it says that the MEUW has strongly supported the type of utility structure that the city of Juneau has in place governing their electric, water and sewer operations. I called the MEUW and asked them, like Waupun, they are in MEUW, they have a different structure according to this MEUW supports our structure. The lady at the MEUW said that they don’t take sides, they don’t support any particular set up on how the utility is organized and the lady actually asked me to find out who at the MEUW made that statement because they want to correct that. They don’t take a stance. In closing I’d like to say I hope that my constituents on the board vote in favor of the reorganization of the Utility Commission. Thank you.
Robert Selchert: The reason the employees are really for it is that they can run their own business and do as they please because that is basically what is going to happen when the council isn’t going to have time enough to know what the hell is going on.
Randy Schaefer: My name is Randy Schaefer, I am the Water, Wastewater Superintendent for the City of Juneau utilities. I’d like to say that there was a statement made that the utility is running fine, there is no problem. I disagree. When you have allowed the same president to be in charge of any committee for fifteen years, the committee becomes stagnant. They develop a feeling that they are going to be led by this individual. I challenge anyone in this room, watch the video tapes of every commission meeting we have. None of the commissioners, I shouldn’t say none, but very seldom do they actually bring up and interact. They are led to the decisions that are being made, the motions are created by the president and they are carried out, and they are voted on with very little interaction by the Utility Commission members. I think by having two city councilmen attached to the Utility Commission as voting members it will strengthen the commission because it will put people on the commission who don’t have this so called this so called expertise and these years of expertise. They are going to be changing. So if there is an issue brought up a person with a lack of experience they may ask, wait a minute, let’s take a look at what is being proposed here, let’s discuss this and maybe we can come to some other conclusion rather than what we are being led to believe. I will give you an example and I am going to pay for this with my career with what I am going to tell you people. Recently, we have a 2013 project planned to relocate the sewer that runs behind E. Oak Street approximately a hundred feet to the south to the middle of Acorn Alley. This project is going to cost $150,000.00 dollars of utility rate payer money. Not to mention the extra cost to the property owners when they need to have those new laterals which are going to be 100 feet long cleaned and maintained after we are done with them. Plus their property damage from going in and cutting trenches through their existing parking lots, yard ways. None of this will settle out and be perfect. In the future the parking lots are all going to have their divits in them. We’re not going to come back and repair that when two, three years down the road. It’s going to be the property owners responsibility. Where I am going with is, there is an alternative to moving the sewer. It’s called relining. There are companies that can come in and reline sewer, make it better than new. That sewer has been there for probable 90 years, we have not had any major problems with it. If we reline it, it can be there for another 90 years without any problems. The cost to reline the sewer is approximately $30.000.00. The project can be done in one day. With no disruption or very little disruption to any of the public buildings along that route. That’s a savings of $120,000.00. Right now we are doing a rate study to determine if we have to increase our rates or not. With taxes in Juneau increasing and us through money at projects we don’t need to spend it on. It think that is irresponsible and I think that’s a problem with the utility that needs to be fixed. And if we had people from the city council, you people sitting on the city council you might have said, I brought up sewer lining three times and it never went anywhere. Not one member it was shot down by the past president and not one member said, hey let’s take a look at this. I call that irresponsible. Completely irresponsible. It was never even brought up to say lets get a couple company representatives in and ask them about these processes. See how they work. See if it’s even feasible. Never once. So I say, put some people on there that might ask some questions. I think that is what the real commission is afraid of. Is having people that will ask questions. It will maybe stir the pot a little bit. That’s my feeling on it. So I encourage my two aldermen in favor of this reorganization because I think it is the right thing for Juneau to move forward and become non-stagnant in their Utility Commission. Thanks.
Mayor: Is there anyone else.
Dan Zank: 529 E. Oak. I just have a question for Randy. I got my tax bill today, my taxes went down. I don’t know what yours did, but mine went down.
Randy Schaefer: Next year
Dan Zank: I am talking this year.
Randy Schaefer: Next year it was in the newspaper, taxes are going up. So what, we should just sit here and say ok, they didn’t go up this year.
Dan Zank: I just wonder where you got your information from.
Randy Schaefer: From the newspaper. Gladys am I correct?
Dan Zank: I got my tax bill and my taxes went down.
Gladys McKay: To clarify the city taxes, the city portion did go up.
Dan Zank: Over all it went down.
Gladys McKay: Overall your taxes went down this year because of part of the budget thing but and we can only address in this conversation our city taxes did, we did have a mill rate increase this year.
Dan Zank: And that’s normal.
Gladys McKay: It was a little higher than what has happened in the past, is correct.
Dave Gratton: Taxes don’t go up because of utility commission, right exactly
Gladys McKay: That wasn’t the question, but where the conflict comes in with our customers and our taxpayers, the same group of people paying both sides.
Mayor Bosak: Are there any other comments?
Affeld/Schamberger to approve $102,881.03 in checks, $965.39 in vouchers, and $63,378.87 in electronic payments. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Communications:
Mayor Ron Bosak announced that the January 10 th, 2011 Common Council meeting will also be held at 7:00 PM at the Juneau Public Library.Would like to wish everyone a happy holiday.
Reports of Officials:
A. Mayor.
1
Affeld/Breitweiser to approve Resolution 51-2011 (Approve Mayoral Appointment of Election Inspectors). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
2. Buss/Schamberger to approve Resolution 52-2011 (Approve Mayoral Appointment – Fire and Police Citizen Committee). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
3. Lentz/Breitzweiser to approve Resolution 53-2011 (Approve Agreement with Vandewalle & Associates for Current Planning), Exhibit “A”. Mayor explained that Vandewalle & Associates are our planning people for landscaping and for building. Affeld: Mr. Mayor why wasn’t this brought before the City Finance Committee to approve this contract. Mayor: This normally goes through the Planning Commission. Affeld: but according to the resolution you didn’t even bring it to the Planning Commission. It was your recommendation. Mayor: Yes it is because we didn’t have a Plan Commission meeting and I have the authority to do so. Is there any other discussion. I didn’t see the need to have a meeting with six people just for a contract. Roll call vote: Lentz aye, Schamberger aye, Buss aye, Affeld nay, Breitweiser aye. Motion carried 4-1.
4. First Reading of Ordinance 198-2011 (Ordinance to Amend City of Juneau Ordinance 2.12.060 – Compensation).
First reading was read by Clerk/Treasurer Gladys McKay.
5. First Reading of Ordinance 199-2011 (An Ordinance To Amend Chapter Two Of The Municipal Code of the City Of Juneau Entitled “Boards and Commissions).
First reading was read by Clerk/Treasurer Gladys McKay.
B. Clerk/Treasurer.
Tax bills were mailed on Monday, December 12 th. General the city taxes went up but overall went down. General due to the state budget and how that affected our school districts and our county. It was also mandated that employees pick up 12.5% of their health insurance. That didn’t affect us as employees have been paying 15% for quit some time. The city does see a savings from employees now payment half of the retirement benefit. City portion of the taxes went up where the bills as a whole went down. Preparing for future elections and the city audit in early February.
C. Utility Commission President. Ross Canniff
2011 Commitment to Community Funds:
2012 Commitment to Community Funds:
D. Written Reports
1. Building Permits Report.
2. Police Department Report.
3. Juneau Fire and Rescue Report. No report.
4. Juneau EMS – Report.
Reports of Committees/Commission/Boards:
A. Plan Commission:
1. Chairman Reports – Schamberber: did not meet, no report.
B. Finance Committee:
1. Chairman Reports. Affeld reported that Brad Steinbach came and gave explanation of insurance and will be looking at another policy that the city has. The city may possibly be saving even more in the future.
2. Affeld/Schamberger to approve Resolution 54-2011 (Approve Liability and Workers Comp Insurance for 2012). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
3. Affeld/Breitweiser to approve Resolution 55-2011 (Approve To Purchase EMS Clothing). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Affeld explained that January 1 st the cost will go up 4%. Active members will get the new clothing Will keep old orange gear for people who don’t run that often.
4. Affeld/Breitweiser to approve Resolution 56-2011 Approve Charge Back and Write-Off Delinquent Personal Property Taxes). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Affeld explained that Movie Gallery is no longer in business.
Training will start in March for the new software upgrade and may result in City Hall closing for periods of time.
C. Personnel Committee:
1. Chairman Reports.
2. Affeld/Breitweiser to approve Resolution 57-2011 (Approve Wage Increases for Clerk/Treasurer, Street Superintendent, Police Chief, Water Superintendent, and Electric Superintendent). Roll call vote: Affeld aye, Breitweiser aye, Lentz aye, Schamberber aye, Buss nay. Motion carried 4-0. Affeld explained that department heads have not had a raise in three years.
3. Affeld/Schamberger to approve Resolution 58-2011 (Approve Wage Increase – Recreation Director). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Affeld said that this position has not had a raise either for the last three years either.
4. Affeld/Schamberger to approve Resolution 59-2011 (Approve Hiring Janice Roskopf as Crossing Guard). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
5. First Reading of Ordinance 200-2011 (Ordinance to Amend to Repeal from City of Juneau Ordinances Chapter 2-12-070 Residency Required).
First reading was read by Robert Affeld. Affeld explained that this would change from an ordinance to a resolution. To make changes easier. Ordinances need two readings whereas resolutions may be approved right away.
D. Public Safety:
1.
Chairman Reports.
Mike Breitweiser reported that training was approved for Brittany Borchardt, recommended the hiring of Janice Roskopf as crossing guard. Approved protective clothing for EMS.
E. Public Works:
1. Chairman Reports. Did not meet.
F. Cable TV:
1.
Chairman Reports.
Jeff Lentz reported that they purchased a new camera. Colton Schmidt was hired as camera person for meetings. Mayor Bosak added that phone calls were received that the city channels were not coming in. Reminded everyone to call the library if anyone has problems.
G. Community Development Authority:
1.
Chairman Reports.
The committee is reviewing the application in order to gather more information on applications. Discussed giving plaques to new businesses.
H. Recreation Committee.
1.
Chairman Reports. No report, no meeting.
Old Business: None
New Business:
Mark Lentz said that the Wild Goose Park is closed due to vandalism when someone broke in. Was wondering what could be done to prevent future vandalism and when it would open again. Chad said that he was looking into possibly putting cages around the lights. Chad said that lights were only a few months olds. Will repair and open as soon as possible.
1. Buss/Schamberger to approve regular bartenders’ licenses for 2011 (Expire June 30 th, 2012): Julie A. Muhle, Angelika A. Schwantes, Katelyn S. Ritchie, Andrea R. Block, and Daniel Muhle. Motion carried.
2. Approve Temporary Bartenders’ Licenses (45 days): None
3. Approve Provisional License for (45 days): None
Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM
Minutes Reported By:
Jane Fude, Deputy Clerk
Members Present: Michael Breitweiser, Jason Buske, Robert Affeld, Roxanne Buss, Mark Lentz, Daniel Schamberger, and Mayor Ron Bosak
Members Absent: None
Also Present: Gladys McKay and Curt Ninmann
The meeting was called to order at 6:32 PM and roll call was taken.
Buske/Schamberger to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Public Comments: No one present from the public for comments.
Public Hearing – 2012 Budget:
Curt Ninmann came and talked about the fire department budget and his concern over contingency funds, being cut out of the budget and concerns for future purchases of capital.
Mayor asked three times if there were any other comments. Breitweiser/Affeld to close the public hearing at 6:50 PM. Motion carried.
Affeld/Buske to approve Resolution 50-2012 (Approve to Adopt 2011 Budget and Set Tax Levy), Exhibit “A”. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Next Common Council meeting will be held on December 13 th at 7:00 PM at the Juneau Public Library.
Affeld/Schamberger to adjourn meeting at 6:55 PM.
Minutes Reported By:
Gladys McKay
Members Present: Robert Affeld, Michael Breitweiser, Jason Buske, Roxanne Buss, Daniel Schamberger, and Mayor Ron Bosak
Members Absent: Mark Lentz
Also Present: Gladys McKay, Ross Canniff, and Joe Sciascia
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and roll call was taken.
Buske/Affeld to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Affeld/Breitweiser to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Schamberger/Buske to approve the minutes from intervening meetings. Motion carried.
Public appearances and citizen comments re: agenda items:
1. Kurt Klomberg – District Attorney - Criminal Justice Issues
Mr. Klomberg requested to appear at the Common Council meeting to raise the awareness of drug cases in the county, specifically heroin. The District Attorney’s Office changed and updated activities of the office, addressing and staffing concerns, changed the way case loads are assigned, increasing the capacity to handle case loads.
Misdemeanor drug cases are the way law enforcement is able to investigate more serious drug issues. Dodge County over the past three years developed a significant issue with heroin. Dodge County task force has gathered more and more information recognizing that heroin became prevalent in 2008 in the Horicon area. The cases have since grown and keep coming in. No community has been left untouched in the county. Withdrawal symptoms are extremely painful and often times lead to other substitute drug use. In 2009 there were 15 overdoses, of this 8 opiate of which 3 heroin. These cases ranged in age of 8 to 69.
Prescription drugs are becoming black market available. Heroin has become less expensive than prescription drugs and more pure.
So far in Dodge County, the sales are not gang related, they are sold by local residents. The violence isn’t high enough for gang intervention. Once it is, it is a difference game because they arrest one and another one takes their place.
Mr. Klomberg is making the tour of the communities is to raise awareness in the municipalities. He asked for us to talk to the community members, report things that do not look right. High traffic, short stops and comings and goings at a location can be the signs of a drug house.
It affects all of us directly or indirectly through social services, unemployment, treatment and care equating into higher health insurance care insurance costs.
Secondary crimes due to cost of the heroin addiction are theft, robbery, embezzlement, drug sales, and other acts of crime.
Prescription drugs are big in the high schools, easier access in the family medicine cabinets. School liaison officers rely on human services and guidance counselors to educate the students. District attorney does have an open door policy.
Affeld/Breitweiser to approve $49,942.63 in checks, $11,201.36 in vouchers, and $58,002.99 in electronic payments. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Communications:
Mayor Bosak read Paul Marose’s resignation letter from the Utility Commission.
Reports of Officials:
A. Mayor.
The Mayor thanked everyone for attending the Joint Utility Commission and Common Council. Mayor Bosak spoke about the legality of the issues. The Common Council should make decision, not the attorneys. Common Council under state statute 66.0515, will receive no additional compensation so we can have present council serving. Savings comes through time, in the decrease of payment for two commissioners. Pay cut according to state law does not change until the term expires. In reference to experience and knowledge base, that is why we have experience of the supervisors. And if we need to, we can call in experts from specialized fields. The changes will be on the December Common Council agenda.
B. Clerk/Treasurer.
Proposed 2012 budget was published Saturday, November 5 th in the Beaver Dam Daily Citizen. The Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 22 nd, 2011 at 6:30 PM followed by a Special Common Council meeting at 7:00 PM. Department of Revenue has still not sent the Final Statement of Assessment of Manufacturing Assessments. Hope to get in the next two weeks as we cannot set the mill rate and file the TIF Increments and set levy with finality. Finance Committee meeting may be short notice and turn-around time. All of this is backing up deadlines that need to be met in filing and getting tax bills out.
C. Utility Commission President.
Ross reported that no project and planning meeting was held. Employees are required to have a communication device able to be reached by the emergency call-out system, whether it be land line or cellular. Discussion to build a shelter to prevent outdoor diesel fuel tank from deterioration. Well No. 2, the clutch went out on the natural-gas-engine driven, right-angled-gear drive wellhead operator and it is hoped the clutch can be repaired. The 2012 Capital Budget was approved removing the Acorn Lane contingency. Dave Gratton encourages the Mayor to reappoint Dan Wegener to the Utility Commission, supported by the other members of the Commission.
D. Written Reports
1. Building Permits Report.
2. Police Department Report.
3. Juneau Fire and Rescue Report.
4. Juneau EMS – Report – No report available.
Reports of Committees/Commission/Boards:
A. Plan Commission:
1. Chairman Reports.
Discussed placing sign on Courthouse Square regarding the historic nature of the location that has been approved by the Dodge County Building Committee.
Committee also received a request from the Dodge County Highway Department to place a pair of unlit guide signs to be located inside of the fence to direct traffic The signs are in compliance with the City of Juneau’s sign ordinance.
B. Finance Committee:
1. Chairman Reports. No report
C. Personnel Committee:
1. Chairman Reports.
2. Buske/Affeld to approve Resolution 44-2011 (Approve Wage Increase for Street Superintendent and Equipment Operator). Roll call vote, Affeld aye, Breitweiser aye, Schamberger aye, Buske and Buss abstained. Motion carried 3-0. Basis for this resolution was to follow through on a verbal promise that was made to these employees.
D. Public Safety:
1. Chairman Reports.
2. Breitweiser/Schamberger to approve Resolution 45-2011 (Approve Humane Society Contract), Exhibit “A”. Roll call vote, passed unanimously. Mayor reported that out of 43 communities, 19 have no contracts. There are 24 communities that contract with the Dodge County Humane Society, 7 are for cats and dogs, 17 are for dogs only. The Dodge County Humane Society is not affiliated in any way to Dodge County. Only in name.
3. Buske/Breitweiser to approve Resolution 46-2011 (Approve 911 Joint Powers Agreement), Exhibit “A”. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
4. Buske/Buss to approve Resolution 47-2011 (Approve Ambulance Agreement), Exhibit “A”. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
5. Buske/Breitweiser to approve Resolution 48-2011 (Approve To Purchase 5 Pagers – Fire and EMS). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
6. Buske/Schamberger to approve Resolution 49-2011 (Approve To Purchase 4 Mobile Radios – Department of Public Works). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
E. Public Works:
1. Chairman Reports.
Committee reviewed Local Road Improvement Grant for Fairfield and Mill Street. Mayor asked Chad if snow plow trucks are ready to go. Chad reported that they are.
F. Cable TV:
1. Chairman Reports. No meeting was held.
G. Community Development Authority:
1. Chairman Reports.
Mayor Bosak reported there will be a meeting next week, looking at approval of a requested loan.
H. Recreation Committee.
1. Chairman Reports. No meeting.
Old Business:
New Business:
1.
Buss/Affeld to approve regular bartenders’ licenses for 2011 (Expire June 30 th, 2012): Justine A. Hilbert, Samantha L. Swessel and Dennis R. Nampel. Motion carried.
2. Approve Temporary Bartenders’ Licenses (45 days): None
3. Buss/Schamberger to approve provisional license for (45 days): Tamara N. Klopotek and Justine A. Hilbert. Motion carried.
Schamberger/Affeld to adjourn meeting at 7:47 PM.
Minutes Reported By:
Gladys McKay
Common Council Members: Robert Affeld, Michael Breitweiser, Jason Buske, Roxanne Buss, Mark Lentz, Daniel Schamberger, and Mayor Ron Bosak
Utility Commission Members: Ross Canniff, Dave Gratton, Robert Selchert, Paul Marose, and Ed Brockner, and Randy Schaefer
Also Present: Jim Ronge, Dan Zank, Ron Drezdon, Dan Vande Zande, Chad Stange, Eddie Weiss, Mike Hoefler, Daniel Jahnke, Butch Chase, Wayne Wreath, and Tom Schulte
The meeting was called to order at 5:15 PM and roll call was taken.
Buske/Schamberger to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Public Comments:
Ron Bosak: Main purpose of the proposal is the cost savings. Values of current commission. The Commission chose not to take the percentage of pay cut. The Common Council governs the wages.
Dan Jahnke: Elimination of expertise, proposal to eliminate the experience if this goes through.
Wayne Wreath: 759 E. Center Street, Juneau. Wayne stated he has 20 years on the Utility Commission. Capable utility people that managed the Utility and taking the expertise off the Commission is a risk. Hope it doesn’t become difficult to replace. Agree with saving money in the city. Combining Personnel Committees makes a lot of sense, not sure about the rest. Having aldermen serving seems a little iffy to him. Ron Bosak has always been an alderman so lets give them responsibility.
Tim Hayden: As a rate payer and tax payer I think the Mayor’s idea is just replacing experience and staff and supervisors have the experience and expertise. Backs what the Mayor is doing.
Ron Drezdon: Former alderman and utility supervisor. Aldermen not a voting member. Now have two voting members, now politicizing the utility. Feels the commission should stay as stands 100% the way thing to do. City opposed to the Commission, then appointed to the Commission. Researched why committee and council was independent at that time. Not have voting member s on the Council $1,000.00 to $3,000.00 savings over time over the next few years. Object to the proposal.
Butch Chase: Butch Chase thinks that he was the first alderman appointed to the Utility Commission. It was to make the city run better. Butch stated that he feels this is just a political move for the Mayor.
Jim Ronge: Eliminate and combine into one personnel committee. Rely more on our supervisors. Hasn’t seen the proposal, but so far sounds like a good idea. Look at it fairly and objectably.
Robert Selchert: Members of the Utility Commission two year term alderman. Terms are going to be changing. Stated this is a power thing for the Mayor. Utility Commission has money and the city doesn’t have money.
Dan Zank: What’s broke Ron Bosak? The issue is the payout. It is in effect.
Dan Jahnke: Applauds current Utility Commissioners and respects them. City always came back to the Utility Commission when they needed money and expertise.
Tim Hayden: Is there ever a time to get rid of these people or should they be lifetime members? I like the idea of having elected people so I can vote on them.
Ron Drezdon: Attorney pay for the “Union”! Ron Bosak turned over to Jason Buske. Jason as long as it takes and proposal has been made.
Paul Marose: Acknowledge Dan Vande Zande as the attorney. Whos paying him and who authorized it. Answer was: the Mayor authorized it without Common Council approval. Paul asked if this went to the Mayor’s budget? No money has been down from the Mayor’s budget at this for the Common Council.
Ron Bosak: Asked three times for citizen comment then closed public comment portion of the meeting.
Ron Bosak stated that he has no problem with the individuals. Did not choose Joe Sciascia because of his relationship with both the City of Juneau and the Utility Commission. Contacted Dan Vande Zande who told Ron that Doug was brought on by the Utility Commission. Doug Plier is representing the Utility Commission. Ross Canniff called the other members of the Utility Commission to get permission. Doug Plier stated that the Mayor and Vice President Canniff are in the same position when authorizing council.
Dan Vande Zande: Explained that the City of Waupun has an ordinance which is similar and has been in effect for over 20 years that I have been City Attorney of Waupun. Issues of Management remain with the Utility Commission Draft an ordinance that the Common Council would want to be put in effect and legal.
Doug Plier: City of Horicon attorney since 1978. Correct thing to have an informational meeting. Ross Canniff asked that I review the Common Council Ordinance. Attorney Plier has the following points in regard to proposed ordinance:
Paul Marose: Penalty for elected or appointed officials Doug Plier violation of State Statutue? Don’t know the exact penalty. Could create a political problem. Good point.
Paul Marose the fixing of the wages by the employees – does that fit in to some of what we are doing. DP does feel that is a problem with the proposed ordinance.
Dan VandeZande: Disagree with his analysis. 1979 Schroeder Case need to go back to the statutes. Similar stateue in place in 1979 different numbering in subsection. We needed to go directly under subsection 6 and may want to back and vote it in our ordinance. The case doesn’t really apply here because we are operating under subsection 6. Current statute needs to bring the opinion of 1933.
2nd and third: Don’t need to have the number of commissioners or compensation. Doing it under subsection 6 allows for the proposed ordinance we clarify under subsection 6 statute.
Both Dan Vande Zande and Doug Plier were on the phone with attorneys from the League of Municipalities and they feel we are legal in what we are doing.
Doug Plier: Restated the “spirit” of law was to separate the council and the commission. Attorney Plier thinks that it is a good idea to divorce the two and the Schroeder case backs that up.
Doug Plier: Any questions?
Ron Canniff: Reiterated the lack of experience in regard to the rules and regulations governing utilities and the potential future impact.
Ron Bosak: Rely on supervisors. Randy Schaefer has 28 years of experience and Ed Brockner has 40 years of experience. Paul was new you know.
Robert Selchert: Members of the commission can speak as he wants.
Dave Gratton: Questions regarding non-partisan definition.
Ron Bosak: Reiterates how much will stay the same. Citizen committee members (3) three instead of (5) five. They will still have their own meetings, etc. Ron summarized the new pay ordinance.
Randy Schaefer: Expertise of the Utility Commission. If there is a major development in the community we hire experts and engineer if staff is not qualified to do something. The big issue seems to be about the current members. They are not a lifetime appointments. Can’t get knoew people on the committees. Good checks and balances and should be held accountable to the public.
Paul Marose: Requested to respond to Robert Selchert. Elected officials making of decisions. Paul stated he had to agree with Randy Schaefer in needing new blood.
Randy Schaefer: Citizens will not be heard if they would go on a committee. I think it’s a good idea, we need some change. It’s a business. We need to change with the times.
Paul Marose: Find someone else to take my report when it ends.
Gladys McKay, Clerk/Treasurer: Read correspondence.
Ron Bosak: Asked for questions.
Roxanne Buss: No questions.
Mac Affeld: Why the reduction in pay? How did your come up with that?
Mayor Bosak: Surveyed surrounding communities.
Mac Affeld: Finds it may be a problem getting people. Good faith effort to take that cut. Thought it would take effect immediately.
Mayor Bosak: All did but statute prohibited
Mac Affeld: I have a problem with this.
Mark Lentz: Change is good. Mark stated that he accepts it and understands it but can see why we are all fighting about money. It’s good to have different people on different committees.
Jason Buske: Would you have made this change if the Utility took the cut?
Mayor Bosak: No.
Mac Affeld: Question for you, if the Common Council cuts the wages, this all goes away?
Dan Schamberger: So you say it’s personnel?
Mayor Bosak: Not keeping secrets, he wrote about is and made it all public.
Dan Schamberger: No further comments.
Joe Sciascia: Community member best because City/Utility attorney. Not allowed to engage in debate.
Paul Marose: Address to the Common Council. Not about what you can go but what you ought to do. I sit on the Utility Commission. Common Council cut there own wages and some of us were asked to cut our wages. Paul took it back to the Utility Commission and it was not supported. Ordinance went to the Common Council and passed. Mayor made a comment he would not reappoint, seems to me it was retaliatory. Strikes me what is put together is retaliating and is not good government and he is asking us to join in on this. Seems like bad government, but I could be wrong. That’s all I will say about it.
Dave Gratton: Surprised no commend was made back then.
Bob Selchert: No additional comment.
Ross Canniff: Would have abided by the Common Council.
Citizen Comments:
Jim Ronge: Now that he has heard things, he agrees with Randy. He still believes that the Utility Commission should be under more control of the Common Council. This would be better for the City. Hopes the Common Council doesn’t look at it as retaliation. Jim agrees about 80-90% with the Mayor on this issue.
Paul Marose: How do you know people don’t have a voice?
Mayor Ron Bosak: Hard to find people, and it is hard to get them. Try to find people he really doesn’t have a close association with.
Chad Stange: Time for a change. Older Commissioners can stonewall other people. Wants to tell alderman he voted for that he supports this move.
Mac Affeld: We already have cut down on personnel committee. How are we saving money? What if it is just a Utility issue or a city issue.
Mayor Ron Bosak: That’s the point, we need to unify the city and utility.
Dan Vande Zande: System similar to this fore more that 20 years. Encourage you to call and talk to the Waupun Alderman, Mayor, Utility Commissioners and see what they want.
Doug Plier: Reiterates the same three points. Suggested that we try to work this out. Just some push but hopes it works. Litigation could ensue, hopes it doesn’t.
Mayor Ron Bosak: Would like to see the two lawyers adjust what needs to be done.
Dan Vande Zande: Does not have objective to working through this. What he was talking about is a substantial change.
Chad Stange: Hope you all do call others to get feedback.
Paul Marose: I never realized the difficulty that longer terms on the Utility Commission caused. Stated that he resigns and will have it in writing in the morning. Paul left the meeting.
Mayor Ron Bosak: Asked for motion to adjourn.
Informational Review:
A. Ordinance 199-2011 – An Ordinance To Amend Chapter Two of the Municipal Code of the City of Juneau Entitled “Boards and Commissions”
B. Ordinance 198-2011 – Ordinance to Amend City of Juneau Ordinance 2.12.060 – Compensation.
C. Resolution – Approve Compensation For Elected and Appointed Positions
D. Resolution – Approve Personnel Committee Policy
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Affeld/Breitweiser to adjourn at 6:55 PM.
Minutes Reported By:
Gladys McKay
Members Present: Robert Affeld, Michael Breitweiser, Jason Buske, Roxanne Buss, Daniel Schamberger, Mark Lentz, and Mayor Ron Bosak
Members Absent: None
Also Present: Gladys McKay, Dan Wegener, and Joe Sciascia
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and roll call was taken.
Buske/Affeld to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Schamberger/Buske to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Buss/Breitweiser to approve the minutes from intervening meetings. Motion carried.
Public appearances and citizen comments re: agenda items:
1. Cheryl Schwoerer
Cheryl spoke regarding her opposition to the new pet fancier ordinance and the pet licensing fee. She detailed how she came by her pets and feels the additional $20.00 fee is a burden to the pet owners.
2. Ross Canniff
Ross urged to have Dan Wegener reappointed to the Utility Commission and commended his leadership.
Affeld/Buske to approve $358,655.47 in checks, $3,282.29 in vouchers, and $50,044.69 in electronic payments. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Communications: None
Reports of Officials:
A. Mayor.
The Mayor read the following:
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dan for his many years of service on the Utility Commission and his dedication.
As I had stated a few council meetings ago, I would not be reappointing the current commissioners. As you all know, Dan’s appointment as commissioner has expired. I will be holding that appointment vacant for a short period of time. The commission will continue it’s mission under the current vice president.
It became clear to me, by the response of the Utility Commission to not approve taking the requested pay cut the Council and employees did, that there is a need to reconsider the Utility Commission and its role within the city organization. The citizen response I received regarding my comments made it very clear that they required some action on the matter.
As you all know, the current economic climate in the State of Wisconsin has made it necessary for us to review our operations and consider ways to make our City more efficient and more effective in the services we provide to our citizens. Although this concern is not limited to our city owned Utility, the Utility is one area of our government where we can make improvements.
Within the next couple of weeks, I will be mailing to the Council and the Utility Commission, a plan for the future of the Utility Commission and its composition in the form of an ordinance for your review and consideration.
I know you all have many questions, but I ask you to please be patient and wait for the mailing later this month. After you all have had the opportunity to read and review the proposal, we will meet to discuss the future.
At this point, I will have no further comments.”
B. Clerk/Treasurer.
Budget update in progress with a short term turn around time. Delays in getting information from the state due to this years budgeting at the state level.
C. Utility Commission President.:
1.
Sensient Officials and Mike Laue of MSA.
Discuss and approve possible utility extensions. Mike passed out a map showing Sensient’s proposed water and sewer laterals. They are proposing a 6” sewer lateral and a 6” water lateral connecting to Hyland Street. Discussion on meters at existing Sensient building for bathrooms/showers.
2. Mike Laue of MSA
Discuss and approve possible Acorn Lane utility reconstruction. Mike passed out maps and an estimate of costs. Commission approve to coincide financing on our part if the City decides to move forward with project. Mike would like to see the most current televising of Acorn Lane; Randy will try to locate it.
Discuss and approve asset management system. Mike demonstrated a digital mapping system that could replace the paper maps MSA provides us with annually. The system could incorporate other information besides utilities, such as zoning, TIF districts, signs throughout city; can be remotely accessed from anywhere. Cost would be about $7,000 for base system, another 7,000 to populate details; could add electric details for about $3,000.
Discussed Water Rate Study. Public Service Commission staff person who worked on water rate study questioned why the study was cancelled and asked to share with the Utility Commission that many hours had been put into designing the rates, with a cost of $2,945.37. Dan stated that they felt it wasn’t worth going through the work of implementing the rates until there was an actual need for an increase in revenue.
Capital budget to be acted on next week.
Have hooked up two garages at Clearview onto one meter.
Changed out transformers.
Working on street light maps
Dave Courtney, owner of the fish farm, wants to put a meter in 236 N. Depot to keep track of water used for fish farm; found that we need to replace curb stop.
Fuel tank needs to be repainted.
Contacted company regarding the extension on building.
High winds broke the stop sign at WWTP.
A cross connection control program will need to be put in place next year. Can hire a company to do the survey. Suggests using Community Contribution funds to provide residential customers with backflow preventers.
The roof is being worked on.
D. Written Reports
1. Building Permits Report.
2. Police Department Report.
3. Juneau Fire and Rescue Report.
4. Juneau EMS – Report.
Reports of Committees/Commission/Boards:
A. Plan Commission:
1. Chairman Reports.
2. Affeld/Breitweiser to dispense with the second Reading and to adopt Ordinance 196-2011 (Approve Rezoning – 404 N. Main Street), Exhibit “A”. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
3. Schamberger/Buske to approve Resolution 38-2011 (Approve Certified Survey Map – 404 N. Main Street), Exhibit “A”. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
B. Finance Committee:
1. Chairman Reports.
2.
Affeld/Breitweiser to approve Resolution 39-2011 (Approve To Purchase Camera – Cable TV). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
3.
Affeld/Schamberger to approve Resolution 40-2011 (Approve Contract with Bowmar Appraisal Specialist), Exhibit, “A”. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
4.
Affeld/Buske to approve Resolution 41-2011 (Approve To Purchase Squad Car). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
C. Personnel Committee:
1. Chairman Reports.
2. Buske/Affeld to approve Resolution 42-2011 (Approve Health Care Providers). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
D. Public Safety:
1. Chairman Reports.
Chief Oestreich explained that this is not a change to the ordinance, it is clarifying the wording of our current ordinance.
2. Affeld made a motion to dispense with the second reading.
Discussion was then held regarding the $20.00 pet fancier fee.
Buske suggested that it be brought up at the next Public Safety Meeting to be discussed.
Affeld/Schamberger resinded Affeld’s motion to dispense with the second reading. No further action was taken.
Buske/Breitweiser to dispense with the second reading and to adopt Ordinance 197-2011 (Ordinance to Amend Chapter 6.04.190 (C). Pet Fancier License. Roll call vote: Affeld - aye, Breitweiser - aye, Buske - aye, Buss - aye, Schamberg – aye, Lentz - abstained. Motion carried 5-0.
3. Buske/Affeld to approve Resolution 43-2011 (Set Date and Time for Trick or Treat). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
E. Public Works:
1. Chairman Reports.
F. Cable TV:
1. Chairman Reports.
Lentz was not present at the last Cable TV meeting. Bosak reported discussion on needed equipment and the budget.
G. Community Development Authority: 1 . Chairman Reports. Rita Zillmer gave an update regarding the Juneau Visitor Guide. Rita reports she has photos to include in the brochure and a map for the same and room for about 20 businesses to advertise on the brochure.
Working on signage with David Gratton.
H. Recreation Committee.
1. Chairman Reports.
Budget was discussed.
Old Business: None
New Business:
1. Affeld/Breitweiser to approve regular bartenders’ licenses for 2011 (Expire June 30 th, 2012): Colleen R. Krause, Lisa K. Berger, McKayla A. Sell, Tasha M. Wuesthoff. Motion carried.
2. Approve Temporary Bartenders’ Licenses (45 days): None
3. Affeld/Breitweiser to approve provisional license for (45 days): McKayla A. Sell
Affeld/Schamberger to adjourn the meeting at 7:38 PM.
Minutes Reported By:
Gladys McKay
Members Present: Michael Breitweiser, Jason Buske, Robert Affeld, Roxanne Buss, Mark Lentz, Daniel Schamberger, and Mayor Bosak
Members Absent: None
Also Present: Gladys McKay, Dan Wegener, Joe Sciascia and Steve Zak of Boardman Law Firm
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM and roll call was taken.
Buske/Breitweiser to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Public Comments: None.
Resolution 37-2011 (Approve Grievance System Policy), Exhibit “A”.
Affeld/Buske to approve Resolution 37-2011 (Approve Grievance System Policy), Exhibit “A”. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Attorney Steve Zak of Boardman Law Firm briefly described the purpose of this policy. Act 10 required the adoption of a grievance system that covers specific definition of termination; discipline and work place safety and allows for a system to be put in place to file a written grievance and steps through to a hearing with an impartial hearing officer.
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Affeld/Schamberger to adjourn meeting at 7:40 PM.
Minutes Reported By:
Gladys McKay, Clerk/Treasurer
Members present: Jason Buske, Roxanne Buss, Michael Breitweister
Members absent: Mayor Ron Bosak
Also present: Curt Ninmann, Sue Ludtke, Ed Oestreich, Dave Beal, Cathy Firari
Citizens present: None
1. Approve Minutes from August 25, 2011: Motion by M. Breitweiser second by R. Buss to approve the August 25, 2011 minutes. Motion carried.
2. Citizens Wishing to Be Heard: Let the record show that there were no citizens present.
3. Report by Police Chief:
A.
Monthly Report: Chief Oestreich passed out the August monthly report. The police department will again be participating in the National Take Back Initiative and will held at the Juneau police department, 128 E. Cross Street on Saturday, October 29, 2011 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. Anyone can drop off old non-prescription or prescription drugs. There are no forms to be filled out and no questions will be asked. This is a nationwide program and was very successful in the spring of this year when the police department participated in the program.
B. Set Date & Time for Trick or Treat: Trick or Treat will be held on Sunday, October 30, 2011, 4 pm to 6 pm Motion by M. Breitweiser, second by R. Buss to recommend to council Trick or Treat hours for Juneau to be on Sunday, October 30, 2011 from 4 pm to 6 pm. Motion carried.
C. Training for Officer Borchardt on November 17, 2011 in West Allis for Cyber Bullying: Dodgeland School District will pay for the training in the amount of $149. The city will only have to pay for hourly wages for Officer Borchardt and any meal expense. Motion by R. Buss, second by M. Breitweiser to allow Officer Borchardt to attend the Cyber Bullying training in West Allis and to pay for hourly wage and any meal. Motion carried.
D. Adopt Ordinance for Concealed Carry: Chief Oestreich asked the committee what they would like to do as the city currently does not have an ordinance for concealed carry. Committee asks that Chief Oestreich obtain other ordinances from other municipalities and bring back to the October meeting. Place on Octobers agenda.
4. Report by Emergency Medical Coordinator:
A. Monthly Report: EMS Coordinator Ludtke passed out August monthly. There were 39 calls in 2011, the same as in 2010. Most of the calls were in the city of Juneau.
B.
LifeQuest Seminar: Sue stated that Scott Lawrence and herself would like to attend the LifeQuest Seminar which will be held at the Kalahari . Cost would be for two rooms for one night at $99 per night. Registration is free and includes meals. They will not be taking wages and will not be charging for mileage. Motion by R. Buss, second by M. Breitweiser to send Scott Lawrence and Sue Ludtke to the LifeQuest seminar at the cost of $99 per night for two rooms. Motion carried.
5. Report by Fire Chief:
A. Monthly Report: Fire Chief Ninmann passed out the August monthly. A total of five calls; false alarm, smoke, electrical wiring, rubbish fire, and vehicle fire.
B. MPTC Classes: Mitchell Matuszeski will be attending Fight fighter Level 1 which will be a 40 hour course at Moraine Park in Beaver Dam. He will be paid $7 per hour pay and mileage. Registration is free through the state. Wesley Jahnke has been going to school and paying for the costs himself and is going as a certified driver/operator. Motion by M. Breitweiser, second by R. Buss to approve Mitchell Matuszeski and Wesley Jahnke to attend schooling at MPTC. Motion carried.
6. Report by Emergency Management Director:
A. Monthly Report: EM Director Beal stated that the siren controllers have been ordered but unknown when they will arrive.
B. Transfer of Funds from Siren Contingency Account to Radio Account. Dave Beal asked to transfer $3,470 that is left in the siren fund into the radio fund for this year so that additional radios can be purchased for the Fire/EMS/DWP and that for next year may be able to put $2,500 into the account to build it up for 2012. Motion by M. Breitweiser, second by R. Buss to recommend to the finance committee to transfer $3,470 from the siren contingency fund into the radio fund. Motion carried.
7. Old Business: There was no old business.
8. New Business: There was no new business.
9. Set Date and Time for Next Meeting: The next meeting will be on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.
10. Public Safety Chairman Report: Chairman Buske just wanted to inform the fire department that he had a lot of positive feedback for the 911 silent parade.
11. Adjourn: Motion by M. Breitweiser, second by R. Buss to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m. Motion carried.
Minutes by:
Catherine Firari
Administrative Assistant
Members Present: Robert Affeld, Michael Breitweiser, Jason Buske, Roxanne Buss, Daniel Schamberger, Mark Lentz, and Mayor Ron Bosak
Members Absent: None
Also Present: Gladys McKay, Dan Wegener, and Joe Sciascia
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and roll call was taken.
Buske/Schamberger to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Affeld/Breitweiser to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Schamberger/Affeld to approve the minutes from intervening meetings. Motion carried.
Public appearances and citizen comments re: agenda items: None
Affeld/Buske to approve $36,610.81 in checks, $12,628.95 in vouchers, and $64,736.79 in electronic payments. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Communications: None
Reports of Officials:
A. Mayor.
1. Affeld/Buske to approve Resolution 24-2011 (Resolution by the City Council of the City of Juneau Implementing City Pick-Up of Employee Retirement Contributions Pursuant to IRC § 414 (h)(2). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Gladys further explained the rationale behind the resolution to support WRS contributions being deducted on a pre-tax basis from the employees earnings.
B. Clerk/Treasurer.
Beginning of the 2012 budget, preliminary information to the budget managers.
C. Utility Commission President.
D. Written Reports
1. Building Permits Report.
2. Police Department Report.
3. Juneau Fire and Rescue Report.
4. Juneau EMS – Report.
Reports of Committees/Commission/Boards:
A. Plan Commission:
1. Chairman Reports.
A conditional use permit was approved for Jeff and Tamara Christensen, for the purpose of operating a restaurant and tavern with indoor and outdoor seating. This property is zoned B-2 (Central Business District), and required a conditional use permit per City of Juneau Ordinance 17.08.420 E. Indoor commercial entertainment and F. Outdoor commercial entertainment and 17.09.050 D. 8. Indoor Commercial Entertainment and 9. Outdoor Commercial Entertainment.
B. Finance Committee:
1. Chairman Reports.
2. Affeld/Buske to approve Resolution 25-2011 (Approve Short Term Borrowing in the Amount of $250,000.00), Exhibit “A”. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
3. Affeld/Schamberger to approve Resolution 26-2011 (Approve Siren Controllers). Roll call vote, passed unanimously. This is to meet the narrow band width mandate.
C. Personnel Committee:
1.
Chairman Reports.
Buske/Breitweiser to approve Resolution 27-2011 (Approve Wage Increase for Street Superintendent, Clerk/Treasurer, and Equipment Operator). Roll call vote: Buske aye, Breitweiser aye, Affeld aye, Buss abstained, Lentz aye, Schamberger aye. Motion carried 5-0, Buss abstained.
D. Public Safety:
1. Chairman Reports.
2.
Buske/Buss to approve Resolution 28-2011 (Approve Temporary Picnic License - Juneau American Legion). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
3. Buske/Affeld to approve Resolution 29-2011 (Approve Temporary Picnic License - Juneau Fire Department) with correction to the second paragraph to reflect the “Juneau Fire Department”. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
4. Buske/Lentz to approve Resolution 30-2011 (Approve Placement of Yield Sign – S. Western Avenue and W. Kindt Street). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Buske reported that a lot of traffic was coming out of Bullseye. This will help control it for the school children.
Schamberger talked to Bill Ehlenback from Dodge County Parks Department regarding the completion of the Wild Goose Trail. Chad had received a call back from Bill and has spoke with the DNR regarding the purchase of the land necessary. Also have to look into the utility easement.
E. Public Works:
1. Chairman Reports.
2. Schamberger/Breitweiser to approve Resolution 31-2011 (Approve Equipment Purchase – Public Works Department).
(AMENDED 8-8-2011 at 2:00 PM)
Chad explained that this was used in the cemetery.
F. Cable TV:
1. Chairman Reports.
There will be a 5:30 meeting on Monday, August 15 th with Charter Communications for the public to discuss their concerns with their cable TV, internet, and phone services. Mayor indicated that it will be recorded.
G. Community Development Authority:
1. Chairman Reports.
2. Lentz/Affeld to approve Resolution 32-2011 (Approve Revolving Loan To Hohenstein Stained Glass Studio). (AMENDED 8-8-2011 at 2:00 PM)
Typo, change 2001 to 2011 for the resolution number. Joe noted that the mortgage has been drafted, title search is good. Credit report will be handled by Farmers and Merchant bank because the CDA doesn’t have an account with the credit bureau. The paper work will be ready to be signed by all parties within the next couple of weeks.
H. Recreation Committee.
1. Chairman Reports.
Dave Courtney has donated $200.00 for girls softball program to purchase face shields and catchers equipment.
Old Business:
Ron reported on the Veterans Memorial dedication on August 20th
Juneau August Fest will be held in the city park on August 26 th, 27th, and 28th.
City-wide rummage sale is Saturday, August 13th
City-wide bulk pick up is Thursday, September 15th.
9-11 Silent Parade will be held at 8:00 PM.
New Business:
1. Buss/Affeld to approve regular bartenders’ licenses for 2011 (Expire June 30 th, 2012): Elizabeth J. Shaefer, Tina M. Miller, Jamie M. Ruenger, Jessica C. Krell. Motion carried.
2. Approve Temporary Bartenders’ Licenses (45 days): None
3. Buss/Schamberger to approve provisional license for (45 days): Elizabeth J. Shaefer, Tina M. Miller, Jamie M. Ruenger, Jessica C. Krell. Motion carried.
Affeld/Buske to adjourn meeting at 7:36. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By:
Gladys McKay
Clerk/Treasurer
Members Present: Robert Affeld, Michael Breitweiser, Jason Buske, Roxanne Buss, Daniel Schamberger, Mark Lentz, and Mayor Ron Bosak
Members Absent: None
Also Present: Gladys McKay, Dan Wegener, and Joe Sciascia
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Roll call was taken.
Affeld/Buske to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Buske/Schamberger to approve to amend the minutes from the previous meeting noting that the meeting adjournment motion was made by Affeld and seconded by Schamberger. Roll call vote, passed unanimously to amend minutes from Joint Personnel, Tuesday, June 28 th, 2011.
Affeld/Buske to approve the minutes from the previous meetings as amended. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Schamberger/Breitweiser to approve the minutes from intervening meetings. Motion carried.
Public appearances and citizen comments re: agenda items: None
Buske/Affeld to approve $59,518.47 in checks, $1,125.83 in vouchers, and $54.440.58 in electronic payments. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Communications:
Mayor thanked Jason Buske for taking over the meeting last month as temporary Common Council President in both his and Council President Affeld’s absence.
Affeld, City Finance Chairman read the following prepared communication in response to the Mayor’s letter regarding utility commissioner pay:
“This letter is in response to the letter written by the Mayor and read at the May Council meeting. The Mayor stated he had received concerns from citizens about the Utility Commission not taking a pay reduction.
As Chairman of the Finance Committee I feel the need to explain what happened. During budget meetings a proposal to reduce the yearly salary of the Aldermen and the Mayor. The discussion exempted the Utility President and the Utility Commissioners, since they are paid by the utility and not the city. The proposal also called for a reduction in the meeting pay from $25.00 to $20.00.
This proposal was sent to the Council as a resolution. During the discussion on this resolution, no one spoke against it, and the resolution passed unanimously.
When this resolution takes effect the Commissioners will still be paid less than the Aldermen, the Utility President will be paid less than the Mayor.
The Mayor’s letter stated he would not reappoint any present member of the Utility Commission for not taking a pay cut. I am stating that should this happen, I will vote against any appointment made by the Mayor.”
Reports of Officials:
A. Mayor.
1. Affeld/Buske to dispense with the second reading and to adopt Ordinance 195-2011 (Ordinance to amend Ordinance 2.04.030 reflecting changes in the City of Juneau’s ward boundaries). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
2. Buske/Affeld to approve Resolution 19-2011 (Approve Mayoral Appointment to Library Board). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
B. Clerk/Treasurer.
Budget finalizing at the state level. Getting information on the impacts.
C. Utility Commission President.
D. Written Reports
1. Building Permits Report: No report.
2. Police Department Report.
3. Juneau Fire and Rescue Report.
4. Juneau EMS – Report.
Reports of Committees/Commission/Boards:
A. Plan Commission: Mark Lentz
1. Chairman Reports: No meeting was held.
B. Finance Committee: Robert Affeld
1. Chairman Reports: No meeting.
C. Personnel Committee: Jason Buske
1. Chairman Reports: Resolution only.
2. Buske/Schamberger to approve Resolution 20-2011 (Approve To Hire Jessy Schuster – Juneau Fire Department). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
D. Public Safety: Jason Buske
1. Chairman Reports: Resolution only.
2. Buske/Breitweiser to approve Resolution 21-2011 (Approve 9-11 Silent Parade and Public Safety Building Open House). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Affeld thought they weren’t going to do this anymore due to the expense. Wegener reported there will be no expense to the city. Refreshments will be donated at the open house.
E. Public Works: Dan Schamberger
1. Chairman Reports: Mill Street project will be put on the City Finance agenda. Salt truck repair was over budget. Ordered salt for next year.
2. Schamberber/Affeld to approve Resolution 22-2011 (Adoption of Local Wage Rates for Construction Projects). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Schamberger/Buske to approve Resolution 23-2011 (Approve Community Center Contract), Exhibit “A”. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
F. Cable TV:
1. Chairman Reports: No meeting was held.
G. Community Development Authority:
1. Chairman Reports: No meeting was held.
H. Recreation Committee.
1. Chairman Reports: No meeting was held.
Old Business: None
New Business:
1. Buss/Affeld to approve regular bartenders’ licenses for 2011 (Expire June 30 th, 2012):
Tera A. Davis, Morgan L. Becker, Hannah M. Johnson, Howard W. Zubke, Patricia Zubke, Mary M. Reed, Lidia Dornfeld, and Lauren M. Hernandez. Motion carried.
2. Approve temporary bartenders’ Licenses (45 days): None.
3. Buss/Affeld to approve provisional license for (45 days):
Lydia C. Dornfeld and Lauren M. Hernandez. Motion carried.
Schamberger/Breitweiser to adjourn meeting at 7:19. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By:
Gladys McKay, Clerk/Treasurer
Members Present: Jason Buske, Roxanne Buss, Daniel Schamberger, and Mark Lentz
Members Absent: Michael Breitweiser , Robert Affeld, and Mayor Ron Bosak
Also Present: Gladys McKay, Dan Wegener, and Joe Sciascia
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Roll call was taken.
Buske/Schamberger to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Elect Temporary Common Council President:
Accept nominations for Common Council President:
Schamberger/Buss to nominate Jason Buske as temporary Common Council President.
Gladys McKay asks three times if there are any other nominations.
Schamberger/Buss to approve nomination of Jason Buske as temporary Common Council President. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Buss/Schamberger to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Buss/Schamberger to approve the minutes from intervening meetings. Motion carried.
Public appearance and citizen comments re: agenda items: No citizens present regarding agenda items.
Schamberger/Buss to approve $ 195,420.89 in checks, $7,625.29 in vouchers, and $63,354.41 in electronic payments. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Communications: No communications.
Reports of Officials:
A. Mayor:
1. First Reading of Ordinance 195-2011 (Ordinance to amend Ordinance 2.04.030 reflecting changes in the City of Juneau’s ward boundaries) was read by temporary Common Council President.
B. Clerk/Treasurer:
Installation of the server for City Hall went well. This replaces our previous server that was about 10 years old.
C. Utility Commission President:
Dan asked if there were any questions. Buss asked about the charter for the utilities that was mentioned at the Utility Project and Planning meeting. Wegener replied he has not had the opportunity to discuss it with Attorney Sciascia yet, but it regards formalizing a charter to protect the Utility from being sold by the city in a sporadic manner, allowing for a twelve month period.
1. Buss/Schamberger to approve Resolution 15-2011 (Approve Compliance Maintenance Annual Report), Exhibit “A”.
D. Written Reports: No comments.
1. Building Permits Report.
2. Police Department Report.
3. Juneau Fire and Rescue Report.
4. Juneau EMS – Report.
Reports of Committees/Commission/Boards:
A. Plan Commission:
1. Chairman Reports.
Dan Schamberger reported that the airport zoning was discussed. Also there is an interested seller of property to Dodge County.
B. Finance Committee:
1. Chairman Reports.
Buss reported discussion took place regarding EMS funding overview.
C. Personnel Committee:
1. Chairman Reports.
2. Buske/Schamberger to approve Resolution 16-2011 (Approve To Hire Wesley Jahnke – EMS). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
3. Buske/Schamberger to approve Resolution 17-2011 (Approve To End Probation for Street Superintendent, Recreation Director, Clerk/Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer, and Equipment Operator). Roll call vote: Ayes: Buske, Lentz and Schamberger. Buss abstained. Motion carried 3-0.
D. Public Safety:
1. Chairman Reports.
Buske reported on Juneau August Fest. There will be no bon fire.
E. Public Works:
1. Chairman Reports.
Schamberger reported that there was no meeting.
F. Cable TV:
1. Chairman Reports.
Lentz reported last month they elected Barb Smith as the chairperson, JoAnne Link as the secretary. Lentz/Schamberger to approve Resolution 18-2011 (Approve Donation to the Juneau Public Library). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Jason reported that this is basically an annual donation.
Community Development Authority:
1. Chairman Reports.
Lentz reported on CDA. New business coming into town will not be happening due to land acreage specifications. Industrial Park will be getting new signage.
Recreation Committee.
1. Chairman Reports.
Buske reported that the pony league fence has been fixed. Pitching machine has been purchased for the girls softball teams. Tennis and basketball courts should be getting resurfaced in late June.
Old Business: None
New Business:
1. Schamberger/to approve regular bartenders’ Licenses for 2011 (Expire June 30 th, 2012: Mikayla A. Cina, Kassandra M. Kluge, James W. Szopinski, Crystal M. Pritchard, Paul G. Szopinski, Aimee S. Pitzlin, Jacqulyn J. Skolaski, Shawn M. Justmann, Kimberly A. Yuenger, JoAnne M. Link, Michael J. Matuszewski, Andrew J. Stommel, Beth M. Feldman, Denise N. Hale, Sara A. Neu, Amanda M. Marx, Angela D. Peirick, E. H. Mike Nelson, and Marilynn Rae Shady. (AMENDED 6-13-11 at 1:00 PM) Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
2. Temporary bartenders’ Licenses (45 days): None.
3. Schamberger/Lentz to approve provisional license for (45 days): Mikayla A. Cina, Crystal M. Pritchard, and Victoria F. Armentrout. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
4. AT & T may be bringing in a new cable line, potentially.
Buske/Schamberger to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 PM. Motion carried
Minutes Reported By:
Gladys McKay
Members Present: Robert Affeld, Michael Breitweiser, Jason Buske, Roxanne Buss, Daniel Schamberger, Mark Lentz, and Mayor Ron Bosak
Members Absent:
Also Present: Gladys McKay, Dan Wegener, Joe Sciascia, Edward Oestreich, Chad Stange, Curt Ninmann, Barb Smith, Tim Hayden, Sue Luedke, and Gail Amsler
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Roll call was taken.
Buske/Affeld to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Schamberger/Affeld to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Affeld/Breitweiser to approve corrections as noted by Dan Wegener to the following minutes:
Common Council Organizational Meetings: Dennis Sheldon was not present, Dan Wegener was present.
Plan Commission: Dave Gratton was present
Motion carried.
Affeld/Buske to approve the minutes from intervening meetings. Motion carried.
Public appearances and citizen comments re: agenda items:
1. Ron Drezdon, Labor Negotiations.
Ron spoke was limited to speaking for five minutes. Extra time was allotted to allow him to finish his comments.
Ron Drezdon had the following questions:
Is any headway being made? His point was that he felt that the negotiations could be handled without added cost of outside costs. Suggested that costs be in the paper. Does not think we should have the outside costs especially in regard to the economy. Joe Sciascia added to the Mayor Ron Bosak comments that Boardman Law firm
A. Employment law highly specialized in state and federal law Very expensive for smaller firms to get involved.
B. Joe Sciascia has to work with all the employees, Common Council and the Utility Commission so this avoids conflict if across the negotiation table.
Mayor Ron Bosak has the following answers respectively:
Affeld/Buske to approve $27,843.41 in checks, $14,262.86 in vouchers, and $48,491.30 in electronic payments. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Communications:
A. Christopher Fish – Signs for Clearview. Will not be attending.
B. Mayor Bosak read the following statement:
Due to the large volumes of inquiries, I have prepared this statement in regard to the Joint Personnel meeting last week.
At this meeting, on the agenda was the 20% cut for meeting pay for all elected or appointed City Personnel, to go into effect when the term of that person ends and is re-elected or re-appointed. Three aldermen are now getting this pay. This went to the Juneau Utility Commission and they voted it down. Because this is a City Ordinance, it will still go into effect.
Also, all elected council wil take, or have taken, a 17% cut on their monthly pay. Again, three aldermen are receiving this. At the Joint Personnel it was asked that the Commissioners take the same 17% cut. The Juneau Utility Commissioners received a $75.00 a month plus meeting pay. The President gets $3,000.00 a year plus meeting pay.
The motion was deated with 5 no’s and 1 yes. Shame on the Utility Commission and the two aldermen that permitted this to occur. As the “leadership,” we need to lead by example. We asked the city and its employees to cut back and to do “more with less”. No one exempted the Utility .
Need I remind everyone that the Utility is owned by the City. Although the Uility does create an income, it is still the City’s money.
Citizens are looking at the Utility Commissioners as being selfish and petty. They feel that the Utility Commissioners are not being team players with the other 50 plus appointed and elected officials and salaried supervisors.
Yes, the Utility does pay taxes and the City does pay for its electric and water use. Yes, the Utility is generous in several donations throughout the year, but this is still City money.
I did NOT run for this position to let citizen’s concerns go unanswered. When asked what I was going to do about the situation, the decision was a very tough one.
The anser to those citizen concerns is: “That as long as I am Mayor, There will be no reappointments of the current commissioners.”
The Utility is owned by the City … and … it will remain that way.
Reports of Officials:
Mayor.
1. Affeld/Buske to approve Resolution 7–2011 (Approve Mayoral Appointment to Cable TV). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
2. Buske/Schamberger to approve Resolution 8-2011 (Approve Mayoral Appointment to Recreation Committee, Plan Commission, and Board of Appeals). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
B. Clerk/Treasurer.
Looking to upgrade the network in June and to implement Clarity city and utility software in August.
C. Utility Commission President.
Dan welcomed Roxanne Buss as the Common Council representative to the Utility Commission and said good bye to Dan Schamberger. The Utility Commission toured all three wells and all is in good shape. Replacing electronic control system that is a 1992 system. Next Monday, Ed Morse will attend the Utility Commission meeting to explain the well-head protection program. Reported that use of water by the fire department again is an issue and the Mayor would like the matter to be added to the next Public Safety agenda. Will be working on locates this summer.
D. Written Reports:
1. Building Permits Report.
2. Police Department Report.
3. Juneau Fire and Rescue Report.
4. Juneau EMS – Report.
5. CDA – Report.
Ron gave an update on revolving loans. Two applications are out right now. Business inquiry did not go through.
1.
Tim Hayden (WTTP) was present representing Randy Schaefer
Water tower was taken off line to empty and clean. Installed new electronic scales in two of three wells.
7. Calls have increased over last year. Concern that non of the ambulance charges/payments come back to the EMS budget. Clothes budget needs to be increased. Ambulances are aging and getting fixed all the time. Would like to look at replacing one of them.
9. Barb Smith – Library
Part of consortia that includes five counties, 54 libraries, and they all share their library inventory. Last year they have handled over 60,000 various library materials. The library also provides wireless internet services and public access to internet. Their meeting room is used on an average of three times a week. The summer programs have 130 – 150 children registered. The American Legion Veteran Memorial construction is underway.
Reports of Committees/Commission/Boards:
A. Plan Commission:
1. Chairman Reports.
Dan reported on Clear View signs, airport overlay, rezoning no big changes to city residents.
Finance Committee:
1. Chairman Reports.
2. Affeld/Breitweiser to approve Resolution 9-2011 (Approve To Repair, Resurface, and Paint Tennis and Basketball Courts). Roll call vote, passed unanimously. Large cracks, this company has done these before.
3. Affeld/Breitweiser to approve Resolution 10–2011 (Approve To Replace Pony Field Fence). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Affeld reported that the budgets are on course.
Personnel Committee:
1.
Chairman Reports.
2. Buske/Schamberger to approve Resolution 11–2011 (Approve To End Probation for Brittany Borchardt). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Affeld commented that this was agreed to when she was hired.
Public Safety:
1. Chairman Reports.
2. Buske/Breitweiser to approve Resolution 12-2011 (Approve Juneau August Fest Requests). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Public Works:
1. Chairman Reports.
Schamberger/Buss to approve Resolution 13–2011 (Approve Increase in Tire Recycling Fee). Roll call vote, passed unanimously. Was approved at the Public Works but did not get moved forward to a resolution.
Cable TV:
1.
Chairman Reports.
Barb Smith will be scheduling the next meeting.
Community Development Authority:
1. Chairman Reports.
2. Lentz/Schamberger to approve Resolution 14-2011 (Approve CDA Donation – Tour de Marsh). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Ron commented on joint effort of committees supporting Horicon Marsh. Chad commented that the trash cans have arrived and that they will be placed shortly.
Recreation Committee.
1.
Chairman Reports.
Gail reported that softball for the summer has started. Have 30 games scheduled. Have 17 signed up for the Chicago trip. We also have three soccer teams.
Old Business: None
New Business:
1. Breitweiser/Buske to approve regular bartenders’ licenses for 2010 (Expire June 30 th, 2011): Haley S. Bainter and Tamara Ann Schuett. Motion carried.
2. Breitweiser/Schamberger to appprove regular bartenders’ licenses for 2011 (Expire June 30 th, 2012): Janet S. Merkes, Lexia Ann Neitzel, Larry C. Steiner Jr., James D. Wellach, Joshua D. Soldner, Lukas A. Magyar, Rebecca L. Grede, Cheryl L. Hargraves, Gertrude F. Tillema, Thomas R. Shamone Jr., Ashley M. England, Jacob D. Tschudy, Carol L. Soldner, Veronique H. Cole, Catherine M. Buelow, Kenneth T. Neumann, and Jamie L. Ronge. Motion carried.
3. Approve temporary bartenders’ licenses (45 days): None
4. Breitweiser/Affeld to approve provisional license for (45 days): Janet S. Merkes and Brooke O’Neil Black. Motion carried.
Mayor Ron Bosak thanked all the supervisors for coming. Reminded supervisors that on Friday, May 27 th, Supervisor’s
Affeld/Scahmberger to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried
Minutes Reported By:
Gladys McKay
2011 Common Council Organizational Meeting
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011
6:30 PM at City Hall
Members Present: Micheal Breitweiser, Jason Buske, Robert Affeld, Roxanne Buss, Daniel Schamberger, Mark Lentz, and Mayor Bosak
Members Absent: None
Also Present: Gladys McKay, Jane Fude, and Dan Wegener
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM and roll call was taken.
Buske/Schamberger to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Public Comments: None
Swear in New Council Members:
Clerk/Treasurer Gladys McKay administered the oath of office and the following aldermen were sworn in for a two year term: Ward 1-Jason Buske, Ward 2-Roxanne Buss, Ward 3-Mark Lentz.
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP - Audit Report:
Don Rahn reviewed the 2010 financial reports.
Training:
The Mayor had a brief training session.
Elect Council President:
Elect Council President:
Buske nominates Robert Affeld as Common Council President. Second by Schamberger. Bosak asked 3 times for additional nominations. Breitweister/Buske to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Robert Affeld. Roll call vote, motion carried 5-0, Affeld abstaining.
Resolution 1-2011 (Appointments to Committees).
Affeld/Breitweiser to amend the resolution to replace Mark Lentz with Robert Affeld on the City and Joint Personnel Committee. Discussion centered around the continuity of the personnel committee membership in light of ongoing negotiations. Jason Buske agreed. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Buske/Affeld to approve Resolution 2-2011 (Appointments to Board of Review). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Breitweiser/Buske Resolution 3-2011 (Official Newspapers). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Affeld/Schamberger Resolution 4-2011 (Official Depositories). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Lentz/Breitweiser Resolution 5-2011 (Set Date and Time for the Board of Review). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Buske/Schamberger Resolution 6-2011 (Appointments To Municipal Office). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Old Business: None
New Business: Dan Wegener invited everyone to the Utility Commission meetings. In the next three months they will be touring city facilities.
Affeld/Schamberger to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 PM. Motion carried
Minutes Reported By:
Jane Fude
Members Present: Robert Affeld, Michael Breitweiser, Jason Buske, John Schuster, Daniel Schamberger and Mayor Ron Bosak
Members Absent: Butch Chase
Also Present: Gladys McKay, Dan Wegener, and Joe Sciascia
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Roll call was taken.
Buske/Schuster to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Schamberger/Affeld to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Affeld/Schuster to approve the minutes from intervening meetings. Motion carried.
Public appearances and citizen comments re: agenda items: None
Buske/Affeld to approve $183,719.54 in checks, $17,529.59 in vouchers, and $53,540.05 in electronic payments. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Communications: None
Reports of Officials:
A. Mayor.
The Mayor thanked John Schuster and Butch Chase for serving as council members. Books will be cleaned out this week. Organizational meeting will be held on April 19 th at 6:30 PM. Mayor, Chad, Gladys and Mike Laue will be in Madison, Wednesday, April 13, 2011 along with representatives of Sensient meeting with Senator Fitzgerald, Representative Fitzgerald, and representatives for the Department of Transportation regarding fund opportunities for reconstruction of S. Mill Street.
B. Clerk/Treasurer.
Gladys reported that she will be meeting with Roxanne Buss and Mark Lentz the newly elected alderpersons.
C. Utility Commission President.
Dan reported on the Caselle upgrade. Kelvin is back to work. Installing new scales for the wells. We have been nominated for the Small Waste Water Systems awards from Wisconsin Rural Water Association. Audit presentation, water department is where it should be, they need to look at the sewer rates. Public Power Scholarship was awarded to Samantha Schultz. The Lineworker Scholarship was tabled until the next meeting.
D. Written Reports
Reports of Committees/Commission/Boards:
A. Plan Commission:
1. Chairman Reports.
Breitweiser reported that they did not have a meeting this past month.
2. Affeld/Buske to dispense with the second reading and to adopt Ordinance 193-2010 (An Ordinance Making Amendments to Title 17 - SHORELAND-WETLAND OVERLAY DISTRICT of the City of Juneau Code). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
B. Finance Committee:
1. Chairman Reports.
Affeld reported that budgets have been reviewed for the first quarter.
2. Affeld/Schuster to approve Resolution 92-2010 (Approve Library Budget Carry Over). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
3. Affeld/Buske to approve Resolution 93-2010 (Approve to Write Off Delinquent Personal Property Taxes). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
4. Affeld/Schamberger to approve Resolution 94-2010 (Approve Clarity Upgrade), Exhibit “A”. Roll call vote, passed unanimously. Looking at rental policy which will be limited to intergovernmental or business.
C. Personnel Committee:
1. Chairman Reports.
2. Buske/Affeld to approve first amendment to replace “maintain living quarters situated” with “personally reside”. Motion carried.
Affeld/Schamberger to approve the second amendment to replace “living quarters” with “residence”. Motion carried.
Affeld/Breitweister to dispense with the second reading and to adopt the amended Ordinance 194-2010 (Ordinance to amend the City of Juneau Ordinance Chapter 2.12.070 Residency Required).
D. Public Safety:
1. Chairman Reports.
April 30 th, will have a prescription drop off at the Public Safety Building between 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for both residents and non residents. Call Dave Beal with any questions. Juneau EMS will have a fish fry on April 22 nd. EMS is reviewing possible contract with Charter Racetrack.
2. Schuster/Breitweiser to approve Resolution 95-2010 (Approve To Grant Beer License – Dollar General). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
3. Schuster/Buske to approve Resolution 96-2010 (Approve To Grant Beer and Liquor Licenses). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
E. Public Works:
1. Chairman Reports.
Schuster reported that no meeting was held.
F. Cable TV:
1. Chairman Reports.
Buske reported that no meeting was held.
G. Community Development Authority:
1. Chairman Reports.
Received a favorable comprehensive study for the hotel. Now looking for financing. Possible manufacturing firm is looking for 40 acre site.
H. Recreation Committee.
1. Chairman Reports.
Schuster reported that no meeting was held.
Old Business: None
New Business:
1. Affeld/Breitweister to approve Regular Bartenders’ Licenses for 2011 (Expire June 30 th, 2012): Clarence H. Chase, Timothy W. Hayden, Scott W. Brown, Nicole M. Persha, Scott A. Petrack, Charles G. Griffin, Pamela J. Szopinski, Sarah M. Schuett, Christopher C. Persong, Martha A. Burks Tefarikis, Livia Barbu, Mellissa A. Czerwinski, Rajwinder Singh, Kyle J. Zubke. Motion carried.
2. Approve Temporary Bartenders’ Licenses (45 days): None
3. Approve Provisional License for (45 days): None
Affeld/Schuster to adjourn meeting at 7:40. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By:
Gladys McKay, Clerk/Treasurer
Members Present: Robert Affeld, Michael Breitweiser, Jason Buske, John Schuster, Daniel Schamberger and Mayor Ron Bosak
Members Absent: Butch Chase
Also Present: Gladys McKay, Dan Wegener, and Joe Sciascia
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Roll call was taken.
Schamberger/Buske to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Affeld/Schuster to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Affeld/Buske to approve the minutes from intervening meetings. Motion carried.
Public appearances and citizen comments re: agenda items: None
Buske/Schamberger to approve $594,469.44 in checks, $14,658.08 in vouchers, and $400,675.13 in electronic payments. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Communications: None
Reports of Officials:
A. Mayor.
B. Clerk/Treasurer.
2010 Audit in the final stages, financial statements being prepared. Audit will be presented to the Common Council during the organizational meeting in April.
C. Utility Commission President.
D. Written Reports: No questions were asked regarding reports.
1. Building Permits Report.
2. Police Department Report.
3. Juneau Fire and Rescue Report.
4. Juneau EMS – Report
5. CDA - Report
Reports of Committees/Commission/Boards:
A. Plan Commission:
1. Chairman Reports.
Breitweiser explained that we currently do not have an ordinance. There was some confusion regarding DNR requirements of the ordinance due to the lack of wetlands in the city. Council decided to move forward with it in any case.
2. Schuster/Affeld to dispense with the second reading and to adopt Ordinance 191-2010 (An Ordinance Making Amendments To Title 17 Recovery of City Cost and Expenses of the City of Juneau Municipal Code). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
3. First reading - Ordinance 193-2010 (An Ordinance Making Amendments to Title 17 Shoreland-Wetland Overlay District of the City of Juneau Code).
B. Finance Committee:
1. Chairman Reports.
No meeting was held this month. Will have one next month to look at quarterly budgets.
C. Personnel Committee:
1. Chairman Reports.
2. Affeld/Buske to approve Resolution 87-2010 (Approve Hiring - Kevin Klueger – Soccer Instructor). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
3. Affeld/Schamberger to approve Resolution 88-2010 (Approve Hiring - Brent Saugstad – Field Maintenance). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
4. Affeld/Breitweiser to approve Resolution 89-2010 (Approve Hiring - Dyllan Jensen - Part Time Summer Help). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
5. Affeld/Buske to approve Resolution 90-2010 (Approve Hiring - Jeffrey Merryfield – Dumpster Attendant).
Affeld/Schuster to amend Resolution 90-2010 to include background check and physical. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
6. Possible Residency Action: First Reading of Ordinance 194-2010 (Ordinance to amend the City of Juneau Ordinance Chapter 2.12.070 Residency Required) (AMENDED 3-8-11 at 11:00 AM)
D. Public Safety:
1. Chairman Reports.
2. Affeld/Schuster to dispense with the second reading and to adopt Ordinance 192-2010 (Ordinance to add the City of Juneau Ordinances Chapter 9.04.320 False Alarm Responses). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
3. Schuster/Affeld to approve Resolution 91-2010 (Approve Appointment of Fire Department Officers). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
E. Public Works:
1. Chairman Reports.
Reported on fund raiser for Community Center entrance renovations. Street Superintendent reviewed expenditures year to date.
F. Cable TV:
1. Chairman Reports: Nothing to report
G. Community Development Authority:
1. Chairman Reports.
Hotel survey looking positive. Hope to have results by the end of this week. Meeting to be held March 22. Three perspective sites. May have a possible revolving loan applicant.
H. Recreation Committee.
1. Chairman Reports.
Hired summer help. Merry go round has been purchased for $500.00. March 21 st to the 24 th is registration for summer programs.
Old Business: None
New Business:
1. Affeld/Schuster to approve regular bartenders’ licenses for 2010 (Expire June 30 th, 2011): Courtney M. Johnson, Joshua J. Liddicoat, and Jennifer M. Edmundson. Motion carried.
2. Affeld/Schuster to approve regular bartenders’ licenses for 2011 (Expire June 30 th, 2012): Jennifer M. Edmundson. Motion carried.
3. Approve Temporary Bartenders’ Licenses (45 days):
4. Buske/Affeld to approve provisional license for (45 days): Courtney M. Johnson and Joshua J. Liddicoat. Motion carried.
Schuster/Schamberger to adjourn meeting at 7:25. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By:
Gladys McKay
Members Present: Robert Affeld, Michael Breitweiser, Jason Buske, Butch Chase, John Schuster, Daniel Schamberger and Mayor Ron Bosak
Members Absent: None
Also Present: Gladys McKay, Dan Wegener, and Joe Sciascia
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Roll call was taken.
Buske/Chase to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Affeld/Schuster to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Affeld/Chase to approve the minutes from intervening meetings. Motion carried.
Public appearances and citizen comments re: agenda items: None
Buske/Schamberger to approve $915,920.26 in checks, $22,574.52 in vouchers, and $76,198.35 in electronic payments. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Communications: None
Reports of Officials:
A. Mayor.
1. Affeld/Buske to approve Resolution 84-2010 (Approve Mayoral Appointments to the Fire and Police Citizen Committee). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
B. Clerk/Treasurer.
McKay reported that 66% of the taxes had been collected as of the settlement with the County Treasurer as of this date. Preparation for the annual audit is underway which takes place next week, February 14 th to 17 th.
C. Utility Commission President.
Wegener reported that the annual audit was completed for the Juneau Utilities and all three utilities are healthy and strong so he does not expect any rate increases. He commended Alice Gentz, Utility Accountant on a good job. Wegener reported other than that it was kind of quiet and the Water Department is working at cleaning out the snow around hydrants in the City.
D. Written Reports
Reports of Committees/Commission/Boards:
A. Plan Commission:
1. Chairman Reports:
Breitweiser reported that the following proposed ordinance concerning the reclaiming of costs has been the topic of the Plan Commission. The Plan Commission also is working on an ordinance concerning wetlands on hold until next month.
2. First Reading of Ordinance 191-2010 (An Ordinance Making Amendments To Title 17 of the City of Juneau Municipal Code).
Ordinance introduced by Breitweiser and summarized by Sciascia in that the ordinance allows for cost recovery from an applicant on costs over and above $1,500.00 for review of development projects. The applicant will be required to complete a form and sign off as acknowledgement of this responsibility. No further comments were made.
B Finance Committee:
1. Chairman Reports.
Affeld indicated that no meeting was held in February, but in March the budget will be reviewed for the first quarter.
C. Personnel Committee:
1. Chairman Reports.
Affeld indicated that policy review regarding city property is being looked at as well as the continued review of the residency issue.
2. Affeld/Buske to approve Resolution 85-2010 (Approve to Rescind Extending Residency). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
D. Public Safety:
1. Chairman Reports.
Chase commented that if there are no action items to be reviewed, he may look at canceling a Public Safety meeting.
2. First Reading of Ordinance 192-2010 (Ordinance to add the City of Juneau Ordinances Chapter 9.04.320 False Alarm Responses).
Ordinance was read by Chase. Wegener explained that this is to recover costs due to false alarms. He estimated the average costs would depend on the number of fire department members that responded and the equipment usage, approximately $300 to $500 on average. Sciascia indicated that there is also a provision in the ordinance regarding false alarms and associated charges, both for unintentional and intentional.
3. Chase/Schamberger to approve Resolution 86-2010 (Approve EMS Officers). Roll call vote. Aye – Affeld, Breitweiser, Chase, Schamberger and Schuster. Buske abstained. Motion passed 5-0.
E. Public Works:
1.
Chairman Reports.
Schuster indicated there was no meeting, but the Street Superintendent had reported that they have 75 tons of salt left for the season and have hauled over 500 loads of snow so far this year.
F. Cable TV:
Chairman Reports.
Buske indicated that Cable TV did not have a meeting.
G. Community Development Authority:
1. Chairman Reports.
Bosak reported that they had one application for the revolving loan fund to review. The CDA decided they will personally welcome new business and will be meeting with Animix. At the next CDA meeting on February 23, Bosak will be giving a tour of the City at 3:30 p.m., meeting with the Chamber of Commerce at 4:00 p.m. The CDA will meet at 5:15 p.m.
H. Recreation Committee.
1.
Chairman Reports.
Schuster reported that the Recreation Director is working on the summer brochures and is advertising for summer help.
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Affeld/Schuster to adjourn meeting at 7:25 p.m. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By:
Gladys McKay
Members Present: Robert Affeld, Jason Buske, Butch Chase, John Schuster, Daniel Schamberger and Mayor Ron Bosak
Members Absent: Michael Breitweiser
Also Present: Gladys McKay, Dan Wegener, and Joe Sciascia
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Roll call was taken.
Buske/Affeld to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Affeld/Schamberger to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Schuster/Chase to approve the minutes from intervening meetings. Motion carried.
Public appearances and citizen comments re: agenda items: None
Buske/Affeld to approve $776,616.33 in checks, $6,315.89 in vouchers, and $67,316.51 in electronic payments. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Communications: None
Reports of Officials:
A.
Mayor.
Les Benson was presented with retirement plaque for 35 years of service.
B. Clerk/Treasurer.
City Hall is now closed from noon to 12:30. Taxes, pet licenses and year end accounting is the theme. In December 38% of the taxes have been collected. Payments that must be received by January 17 th, 2011 to the taxing jurisdictions are due out this week. Audit dates are February 14 th to the 17 th. Year end reporting and payrolls are under way. W-2’s will be out by the 31 st along with 1099’s. A lot going on with both myself the Clerk/Treasurer and the Deputy Treasurer positions and workload with both positions being new this year as well as now covering the 20 hours a week Data Processing Clerk position that was cut in 2011 due to the budget.
C. Utility Commission President.
Dan Presented Kelvin Schlagel with his certificate of apprenticeship that he earned. Kelvin scored high on his test. Kelvin thanked the Utility Commission for the training he received to complete the lineman apprenticeship. He is now a journeyman lineman.
Dan reviewed a request from the Justice Facility to lengthen their testing intervals.
Street lighting on Ridge Road was finished. A transformer was moved for the county.
Discussed the sludge hauling contract and it was decided to stay with the current hauler for at least another year.
D. Written Reports
Reports of Committees/Commission/Boards:
A. Plan Commission:
1. Chairman Reports: No report, no meeting held this month.
B. Finance Committee:
1. Chairman Reports: No report, no meeting was held this month.
C. Personnel Committee:
1.
Chairman Reports: Negotiations continue. The next meeting is January 13 th, 2011.
2. Affeld/Buske to approve Resolution 82-2010 – (Approve to Extend Residency). Roll call vote, Affeld aye, Buske aye, Chase nay, Schuster aye, Schamberger aye. Motion carried 4-1.Butch wondered if this would open a can of worms. Bosak offered that he had received positive input from the current employees.
D. Public Safety:
1.
Chairman Reports.
Chase/Affeld to approve Resolution 83-2010 – (Approve to Grant Beer and Liquor License). Roll call vote, passed unanimously. Jeff Christensen hoped to open by May and will serve lunch.
E. Public Works:
1.
Chairman Reports. No report.
F. Cable TV:
1.
Chairman Reports: No report, no meeting was held this month.
E.
Community Development Authority:
1. Chairman Reports: Met with Cobblestone. Nothing substantial to report. Survey will be getting underway.
F. Recreation Committee.
1.
Chairman Reports: No report, no meeting was held this month.
Old Business: None
New Business: None
1. Affeld/Schuster to approve regular bartenders’ licenses for 2010 (Expire June 30 th, 2011): Nicole M. Persha, Tera Ann Davis. Motion carried.
2. Approve Temporary Bartenders’ Licenses (45 days): None
3. Affeld/Schuster to approve provisional license for (45 days): Tera Ann Davis. Motion carried.
Chase/Schuster to adjourn meeting at 7:16 PM. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By:
Gladys McKay