Members Present: Robert Affeld, Jason Buske, Butch Chase, Daniel Jahnke,
JoAnne Link, John Schuster, and Mayor Ron Bosak
Members Absent:
Also Present: Dennis Sheldon, Dan Wegener, Joe Sciascia
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Roll call was taken.
Jahnke/Link 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.
Affeld/Link to approve $31,334.03 in checks, $25,260.46 in vouchers, and $56,917.77 in electronic payments. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Communications: None.
Reports of Officials:
A.. Mayor. Mayor Bosak reminded of the mandatory employee training on December 10 th. Sciascia reported that a make-up session will be held on December 16 th from 9:00-11:00.
B. Clerk/Treasurer.
1. Link/Jahnke to approve Resolution 66-2009 (Approve Mayoral Appointment of Election Inspectors). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Sheldon reported that nomination papers for the Spring election are due January 5 th. Incumbents deciding not to run for re-election must file a declaration of non-candidacy by December 28 th. If an incumbent fails to do so and subsequently does not file nomination papers, the nomination paper deadline for that office is extended 72 hours to allow candidates to come forward.
C. Utility Commission President. Wegener reported that a new computer for Sandy Milfred has been authorized. Wegener also reported activity regarding the water tower sited on County land. Sciascia indicated that there is a current easement that does not line up well with the site. Sciascia and City Engineer Mike Laue are drafting a new easement to clarify matters. Wegener prefers a right of first refusal in case of future sale of the County property. Sewer jetting is underway, and dye testing has been postponed until Spring. The agreement with Sensient has been signed. A new generator has been delivered at the Electric Utility office, and a portable generator will be sited at Well # 3. Well # 1 has been rehabbed.
D. Written Reports
The written reports were not included in the Council packets. Mayor will check into this.
Reports of Committees/Commission/Boards:
A. Plan Commission:
1. Affeld/Jahnke to dispense with the second reading and to adopt Ordinance 173-2009 (Approve City Wide Rezoning). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Bosak reported discussion of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. City planners at Vandewalle and Associates will return with recommendations.
B. Finance Committee:
1. Chairman Reports. No report.
2. Chase/Buske to approve Resolution 67-2009 (Approve State Trust Fund Loan Application). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
3. Chase/Affeld to approve Resolution 68-2009 (Approve Contract for Postage Machine), Exhibit “A”. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
4. Chase/Schuster to approve Resolution 69-2009 (Approve Casualty Insurance for 2010). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
C. Personnel Committee:
1. Chairman Reports. No report.
D. Public Safety:
E. Public Works:
1. Chairman Reports. Jahnke reported that Street Superintendent/Working Foreman ads will run until December 19 th. Responses are due by January 4 th.
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. Schuster reported that a 5/10K run is being considered for Augustfest and that less than 10 people attended the skateboard park fund raiser.
2. Schuster/Link to approve Resolution 73-2009 (Approve Recreation Director Position), Exhibit “A”. Affeld inquired whether this action removed the residency requirement for the Recreation Director, and Bosak responded that it did. Wegener noted that the Recreation Committee minutes recommending this action show that the motion was seconded by Saugstad who is no longer on the Committee. Schuster indicated that he should be on the motion instead of Saugstad.
Jahnke/Schuster to amend the motion to include an effective date of January 1, 2010. Motion carried.
Amended Resolution 73-2009 (Approve Recreation Director Position), Exhibit “A”. Ayes: Schuster, Link, Jahnke, Chase, Buske. Nay: Affeld.
Old Business: Affeld noted that the 2010 budget included a provision for S. Hyland Street, but this was never approved by the Public Works Committee. Jahnke reported that the original estimate was recommended by Public Works to the Finance Committee. The matter was never referred back to Public Works as the cost escalated.
New Business:
Affeld/Jahnke to adjourn meeting at 7:33 PM. Motion carried
Minutes Reported By:
Dennis Sheldon
Common Council Members: Daniel Jahnke, Jason Buske, Robert Affeld, John Schuster, Butch Chase, JoAnne Link, and Mayor Bosak
Utility Commission Members: Dan Wegener, Ross Canniff, Dave Gratton, and Robert Selchert
Absent: Paul Marose
Also Invited: Joe Sciascia, Steven Zach, and Robert Gregg
The meeting was called to order at 6:33 PM and roll call was taken.
Affeld/Jahnke to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Public Comments: No one present.
Jahnke/Schuster to adjourn into closed session as per § 19.85 (1) (e) deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session and per § 19.85 (1) (g) conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved. Motion carried.
Confer with legal counsel regarding WERC Petition.
Affeld/Gratton to reconvene into open session per § 19.85 (2) and disclose findings if any. Motion carried.
Affeld/Gratton to retain Steve Zach and proceed to file a notice of appearance for the City of Juneau with the WERC and proceed with the strategy as discussed. Motion carried.
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Affeld/Link to adjourn meeting at 8:10 PM. Motion carried
Minutes Reported By:
Jo Anne Link
Members Present: Dan Jahnke, Robert Affeld, Jason Buske, John Schuster, Butch Chase, JoAnne Link, Mayor Bosak
Members Absent:
Also Present: Dennis Sheldon
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM and roll call was taken.
Jahnke/Link to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Affeld/Chase to approve the minutes. Motion carried.
Public Comments: None.
Public Hearing – 2010 Budget
Mayor Bosak opened the Public Hearing at 6:32 PM. Sheldon discussed an update since publication of the Notice. The County set its levy after publication of the Notice, and this effects the revenues of the TIF Districts. TIF Increments increase $1,246 & State Computer Aids increase $8. The total levy increases to $1,154,020.69. These changes are reflected in the Resolution and its associated Exhibit. Sheldon also distributed a detail of the Capital Projects Expenditure budget. One column displays the amounts to be funded through a $150,000 loan. The Council authorized Sheldon to request an application for a State Trust Fund loan at its last meeting. The detail supporting that $150,000 loan request was sent to the Board of Public Lands. So far, this has been accepted by the Board, and an application form has been received. If the application is approved at the December 8 th Council meeting, it will be forwarded to the Board of Public Lands. Sheldon explained the funding sources for other elements of the Capital Projects Expenditure budget. Bosak asked 3 times for additional comments or questions. The Public Hearing was closed at 6:36 PM.
Chase/Jahnke to approve Resolution 64-2009 (Approve to Adopt 2010 Budget and Set Tax Levy), Exhibit “A”. Affeld asked about the effect on the mill rate. Sheldon responded that it increases from 7.56 to 7.66. Chase commented that his reason for recommending the increase was to support the capital project on S. Hyland Street. Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
Link/Jahnke to approve Resolution 65-2009 (Approve Hiring Mary Rist as Crossing Guard), correcting the effective date from November 30 th to November 23rd. Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
Old Business: None.
New Business: None.
Jahnke/Affeld to adjourn meeting at 6:41 PM. Motion carried
Minutes Reported By: Dennis Sheldon
Members Present: Robert Affeld, Butch Chase, Daniel Jahnke,
JoAnne Link, John Schuster, and Mayor Ron Bosak
Members Absent: Jason Buske
Also Present: Dennis Sheldon, Dan Wegener, Joe Sciascia, Jeff Davidson of Inter-Quest, Brad Steinbach of Mayville Insurance, John Gibson of TRICOR
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Roll call was taken.
Jahnke/Link to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Schuster/Link to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Affeld/Jahnke to approve the minutes from intervening meetings. Motion carried.
Public appearances and citizen comments re: agenda items. Brad Steinbach stated that he and John Gibson were prepared to discuss any outstanding issues relating to Resolution 53-2009. Chase indicated that his intent was to table that Resolution because there were too many unanswered questions and wanted to give both applicants an opportunity to be heard. Chase would like both applicants to appear at the December 1 st Finance Committee meeting.
Affeld/Link to approve $85,318.23 in checks, $35,899.87in vouchers, and $47,023.74 in electronic payments. Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
Communications: None.
Reports of Officials:
A. Mayor. Mayor announced that City Attorney Sciascia would present mandatory training for all employees, Council & Joint Personnel Committee members on December 10 th at the Community Center beginning at 6:30 PM. Sciascia indicated that the training will cover Harassment, Drug Testing & Discipline policies. Employees will be excused following the Harassment portion of the training. Mayor announced that a make-up session will be held later for those unable to attend this evening meeting.
B. Clerk/Treasurer. Sheldon announced that a Special Council meeting will be held on November 23 rd for the purpose of a Budget Public Hearing, and approval of the budget and tax levy. Also, nomination packets for the Spring Election will be available on December 1 st.
C. Utility Commission President. Wegener reported that City Engineer Mike Laue reviewed the proposed S. Hyland Street project with the Commission. This project is to be coordinated with the E. Oak Grove Street resurfacing. The S. Hyland project will address the one block in that quadrant of the City that has not been reconstructed. A diversionary manhole will be constructed in the intersection of S. Hyland and E. Oak Grove. Currently, S. Mill Street takes 75% of the city’s sanitary sewer gravity flow. S. Mill Street also requires an upgrade. The S. Hyland Street project will prepare a diversion for when a future S. Mill Street project occurs. In other business, the Commission approved purchase of utility boxes for the new trucks, approved some adjustments to the proposed capital budget, discussed PCAC billing options, authorized purchase of a new computer for Sandy Milfred who will be assuming the assistant Utility Accountant role, noted that Kelvin Schlagel will be attending his final week of classroom training under his apprenticeship, and discussed the status of the sludge hauling contract.
D. Written Reports
1. Building Permits Report. Noted.
2. Police Department Report. Noted.
3. Juneau Fire and Rescue Report. No report.
4. Juneau EMS – Report. Noted.
5. CDA – Report. Noted.
Reports of Committees/Commission/Boards:
A. Plan Commission:
1. Jahnke/Link to approve Resolution 52-2009 (Approve Agreement for Current Planning 2010), Exhibit “A”. Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
2. First Reading of Ordinance 173-2009 (Approve City Wide Rezoning).
B. Finance Committee:
1. Chairman Reports. Chase reported that the budget is complete.
2. Chase/Jahnke to table Resolution 53-2009 (Approve Casualty Insurance for 2010) until the next meeting. Motion carried.
3. Chase/Link to approve Resolution 54-2009 (Approve Network Upgrades), Exhibit “A”. Jeff Davidson explained that this proposal was to install Quality of Service (QOS) for the telephone system. QOS is a traffic management system over the fiber optic backbone. Davidson felt that the old equipment is a “hodge-podge” and inefficient. The proposal also includes a service agreement to prevent down times such as the recent incident that left the Public Safety Building off-line for over 24 hours before a replacement part could be acquired. Wegener commented that the fiber optic network seemed to be working fine for data prior to the installation of the new telephone system. Since the installation of the telephone system, there has been no cost savings for the monthly telephone bills and there have been performance issues. Wegener questioned why the telephone system vendor wasn’t accountable for proper performance and whether entering into this agreement to repair the system would jeopardize any action against the telephone vendor. City Attorney Sciascia indicated that the telephone vendor should first be contacted, demanding that the performance issues be corrected within 30 days at no additional cost to the city.
Affeld/Jahnke to table Resolution 54-2009 (Approve Network Upgrades) until the next meeting. Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
4. Chase/Jahnke Resolution 55-2009 (Approve State Trust Fund Loan Application Request). Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
5. Chase/Link to approve Resolution 56-2009 (Approve Gift Certificates to Employees), Exhibit “A”. Ayes: Chase, Link, Affeld. Abstain: Schuster, Jahnke.
C. Personnel Committee:
1. Chairman Reports. Link reported that employee negotiations continue.
2. Link/Schuster to approve Resolution 57-2009 (Approve To Hire Edward Weiss – Juneau EMS). Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
D. Public Safety:
E. Public Works:
F. Cable TV:
1. Chairman Reports. Bosak reported that contacts will be made with Charter regarding rates.
G. Community Development Authority:
1. Chairman Reports. No report.
2. Affeld/Chase to approve Resolution 63-2009 (Approve Revolving Loan to the Juneau Vet Clinic). The intent is to update collateral on the loan. Affeld indicated that the clinic has more value than the outstanding loan. Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
H. Recreation Committee.
1. Chairman Reports. Schuster reported that winter sports programs will be underway and that there is discussion of creating a skating rink at Dodgeland School.
Old Business: None.
New Business:
Affeld/Jahnke to adjourn meeting at 8:03 PM. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By:
Dennis Sheldon
Members Present: Robert Affeld, Jason Buske, Butch Chase, Daniel Jahnke
JoAnne Link, John Schuster , and Mayor Ron Bosak
Members Absent:
Also Present: Dennis Sheldon, Dan Wegener, Joe Sciascia, Robert Buhr, Eugene Becker
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Roll call was taken.
Link/Affeld to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Affeld/Link 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.
Affeld/Link to approve $409,944.52 in checks, $11,242.88 in vouchers, and $43,958.53 in electronic payments. The introduction of electronic payments to the schedule was noted. Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
Communications: None.
Reports of Officials:
A. Mayor.
1. Presentation to Eugene Becker. Mayor presented a plaque to Eugene Becker in appreciation for his 13 years of service on the Cable TV Committee. Mr. Becker accepted the plaque and invited the Council to compare the quality of Juneau Cable TV offerings with those of other communities.
2. Link/Chase to approve Resolution 42-2009 (Approve Appointments to the Plan Commission, Cable TV, Fire and Police Citizen Committee, Utility Commission and Community Development Authority). Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
Mayor Bosak announced that Dan Wegener has been awarded the Morry Mountin award and that the award will be presented at the Chamber of Commerce dinner on October 21 st. The Mayor also announced that he will be out of town for the rest of the week.
B. Clerk/Treasurer. No report.
C. Utility Commission President. Wegener distributed a press release explaining the power outage followed by a gas leak on October 9 th. The Horicon Fire Department assisted in the evacuation. Power was out for some customers from 11:30 AM until 8:45 PM. The Commission toured the Wastewater Treatment Plant, and Superintendent Schaefer walked the members through the treatment process. After the recent upgrades to the treatment process, concentration will now be on building maintenance. The Electric Utility hosted school children during Public Power Week and provided some demonstrations. The Commission’s annual Organizational Meeting will be held on October 19 th. Chase inquired about responsibility for mismarking the location of gas lines leading to the punctured line. Wegener explained that it was a private utility locating company as stated in the press release. Wegener indicated that Alliant Energy was called in immediately to deal with that situation and commended all who responded.
D. Written Reports:
1. Building Permits Report. Noted.
2. Police Department Report. Noted.
3. Juneau Fire and Rescue Report. Noted.
4. Juneau EMS – Report. Noted.
5. CDA – Report. Noted.
Reports of Committees/Commission/Boards:
A. Plan Commission:
1. Jahnke/Chase to dispense with the second reading and to adopt Ordinance 170-2009 (An Ordinance Making Amendments to Title 6 and Title 17 of the City of Juneau Municipal Code). Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
2. Jahnke/Affeld to approve Resolution 43-2009 (Approve Letter of Intent – Lepple Dairy Farms, Inc.), Exhibit “A”. Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
B. Finance Committee:
1. Chairman Reports. Chase reported that the Committee is still working on the 2010 budget.
2. Chase/Affeld to approve Resolution 44-2009 (Approve Purchase of New Truck – Public Works). Chase noted that this will require $9,000 per year in payments for the next 3 years. Jahnke stated that a very good offer was received. Wegener inquired about other capital commitments for streets made in the budget. Chase responded that the S. Mill Street project is out, but the S. Hyland street project is still a possibility. Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
3. Chase/Buske to approve Resolution 45-2009 (Approve To Forgive Capital Project Fund Advance From The Special Assessment Fund). Sheldon explained that the advance was approved to finance the cost overruns on E. Center Street. The question was whether to use current resources to repay an internal advance in anticipation of a future project years away when resources are lacking for current capital improvements and on-going operations. The Committee’s decision was to support current activities. Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
C. Personnel Committee:
1. Chairman Reports. Link reported that the Committee is still working on Negotiations.
2. Link/Affeld to approve Resolution 46-2009 (Approve Health Care Providers). Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
3. Link/Chase to approve Resolution 47-2009 (Approve To Hire Gina Steinke – Police Department Assistant). Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
D. Public Safety:
1.
Chairman Reports. No report.
2. Affeld/Link to adopt Ordinance 171-2009 (Ordinance to Amend Chapter 10.04.080 Loud and Unnecessary Noise In Operation of Motor Vehicles Prohibited). Affeld indicated that the change will allow easier enforcement. Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
3. Jahnke/Link to dispense with the second reading and to adopt Ordinance 172-2009 (Ordinance to Amend Chapter 5.08.020 License Fees). Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
4. Affeld/Link to approve Resolution 48-2009 (Approve Bid To Purchase Squad Car). Affeld indicated that funding will be provided by the Police Auto Contingency Fund. Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
5. Affeld/Schuster to approve Resolution 49-2009 (Set Date and Time for Trick or Treat). Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
E. Public Works:
1. Chairman Reports. No report.
2. Jahnke/Schuster to approve Resolution 50-2009 (Approve Billing Agreement – Charter Communications). Jahnke explained that the arrangement will provide for easier operations. Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
F. Cable TV:
1. Chairman Reports. Buske reported that no meeting was held.
G. Community Development Authority:
1. Affeld/Jahnke to approve Resolution 51-2009 (Approve Buy Back of Land in Industrial Park – Mike Trimble), Exhibit “A”. Buhr explained that this is a portion of the property formerly owned by Andy’s Roofing. It is 1.4 vacant acres at the north end of the parcel. It will provide flexibility for a prospective buyer looking for a smaller lot. Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
H. Recreation Committee.
1. Chairman Reports. Schuster announced that there will be a fundraiser dance for the Skateboard Park on October 30 th at the Community Center.
Old Business: None.
New Business:
1. Approve Regular Bartenders’ Licenses for 2009 (Expire June 30 th, 2010): None
2. Approve Temporary Bartenders’ Licenses (45 days): None
3. Approve Provisional License for (45 days): None
Affeld/Schuster to adjourn meeting at 7:38 PM. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By:
Dennis Sheldon
Members Present: Robert Affeld, Jason Buske, Butch Chase, JoAnne Link, John Schuster , and Mayor Ron Bosak
Members Absent: Daniel Jahnke
Also Present: Dennis Sheldon, Dan Wegener, Joe Sciascia, Paul Marose
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Roll call was taken.
Affeld/Link to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Affeld/Schuster to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Affeld/Link to approve the minutes from intervening meetings. Motion carried.
Public appearances and citizen comments re: agenda items. None.
Affeld/Link to approve $232,015.53 in checks and $13,110.09 in vouchers. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Communications: None.
Reports of Officials:
A. Mayor. Bosak reminded of CDA dinner on September 10 th and announced that Augustfest went well.
B. Clerk/Treasurer. Sheldon reminded of curbside, bulk pick-up by Veolia on September 17 th.
C. Utility Commission President. Wegener reported an update by Phil Hanson of WPPI Energy. WPPI is addressing environmental issues and is ahead of schedule on the green power goal. WPPI is trying to extend the life of current plants in order to control costs. Koch Telecommunications finished its portion of the project on S. Main. A dog was shocked by a light pole on E. Oak Grove and repairs to the pole were made. There was a fire call due to a meltdown of a cut-out on N. Hyland. The south compact plant was drained and painted at the Treatment Plant. 2 trucks were purchased to replace 1995 and 1996 vehicles for the Water Department. Utility boxes still need to be installed. A pole attachment agreement was signed with the County as part of the County’s fiber optic project. Rental rates for the new generators were established, and Farm Tech was billed at a discounted rate for use of a generator. The generators will be set up at the wells. The telephone network is hosted at the Electric Office, and the generator will protect the system. A contribution to the Fire Department was approved for a gear dryer and for the open house. An electric outage occurred over the past weekend at the Piggly Wiggly complex due to a cracked fuse holder.
D. Written Reports
1. Building Permits Report. Noted.
2. Police Department Report. Noted.
3. Juneau Fire and Rescue Report. Noted.
4. Juneau EMS – Report. Noted.
5. CDA – Report. Noted.
Reports of Committees/Commission/Boards:
A. Plan Commission:
1. First Reading of Ordinance 170-2009 (An Ordinance Making Amendments to Title 6 and Title 17 of the City of Juneau Municipal Code).
B. Finance Committee:
1. Chairman Reports. Chase announced that departmental reviews will be held on September 15 th and September 29 th.
2. Chase/Link to approve Resolution 37-2009 (Approve Contract with Bowmar Appraisal Specialist), Exhibit “A”. Chase noted that the price was reduced $100 from last year. Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
3. Chase/Link to approve Resolution 38-2009 (Approve to Purchase Computer – City Hall), Exhibit “A”. Chase reported that a replacement computer was included in the 2010 budget proposals but has been moved up due to operating problems. Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
C. Personnel Committee:
1. Chairman Reports. Link reported that City Attorney Sciascia will attend the next meeting for discussion of the proposed residency ordinance change. Recreation Director Kevin Lauer will also be invited to the next meeting to discuss the calendar for 2010. Evaluation reviews will also be conducted at the next meeting on September 22 nd.
D. Public Safety:
1. Chairman Reports. Affeld reported that the new Firetruck will be picked up on September 10 th and that Officer Erspamer is now performing duties on his own.
2. Affeld/Link to approve Resolution 39-2009 (Approve To Hire Heather Voight – Juneau EMS). Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
3. First Reading of Ordinance 171-2009 (Ordinance to Amend Chapter 10.04.080 Loud and Unnecessary Noise In Operation of Motor Vehicles Prohibited). Sciascia reported that this will give more flexibility in bringing charges as disorderly conduct.
4. First Reading of Ordinance 172-2009 (Ordinance to Amend Chapter 5.08.020 License Fees).
E. Public Works:
1. Chairman Reports. Schuster reported that 2010 street projects were discussed. The new truck and box are almost complete. Welcome signs are being worked on to look alike at each location.
2. Schuster/Affeld to approve Resolution 40-2009 (Approve Contract with MSA – E. oak Grove Street), Exhibit “A”. Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
F. Cable TV:
1. Chairman Reports. None.
G. Community Development Authority:
1. Resolution 41-2009 (Approve Buy Back of Land in Industrial Park – Mike Trimble), Exhibit “A”. Affeld questioned why this action was on the agenda since there had been no CDA meeting in the past month. CDA President Paul Marose indicated that the issue was not forwarded by the CDA.
Affeld/Link to Table Resolution 41-2009 (Approve Buy Back of Land in Industrial Park – Mike Trimble), Exhibit “A” and refer back to CDA for a recommendation. Voice vote, motion carried.
H. Recreation Committee.
1. Chairman Reports. Schuster reported that a quote was received to replace the damaged slide in the Park. The Director’s calendar was reviewed and flag football for grades 1-6 has started. Bosak reported that a trial has been scheduled for the individual accused of damaging the slide.
Old Business: Affeld asked whether the Mayor completed his letter to the Mayor of Horicon regarding the municipal court. Bosak indicated that he had not.
New Business:
1. Link/Affeld to approve regular bartenders’ licenses for 2009 (Expire June 30 th, 2010): Kayla M. Krakow. Voice vote. Motion carried.
2. Approve Temporary Bartenders’ Licenses (45 days): None
3. Approve Provisional License for (45 days): None
Affeld/Schuster to adjourn meeting at 7:26 PM. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By:
Dennis Sheldon
Members Present: Robert Affeld, Jason Buske, Butch Chase, JoAnne Link, John Schuster , and Mayor Ron Bosak
Members Absent: Daniel Jahnke
Also Present: Dennis Sheldon, Dan Wegener, Joe Sciascia
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Roll call was taken.
Link/Schuster to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Schuster/Link to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Affeld/Link to approve the minutes from intervening meetings. Motion carried.
Public appearances and citizen comments re: agenda items. None.
Affeld/Schuster to approve $88,507.29 in checks and $20,425.07 in vouchers. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Communications: Mayor Bosak reported that he has been communicating with the Horicon City Clerk regarding the Municipal Court and will write a letter to the Mayor of Horicon.
Reports of Officials:
A. Mayor.
1. Proclamation of Extraterritorial Plat Review Jurisdiction Map Adoption. Read by Mayor Bosak.
2. Link/Chase to approve Resolution 31-2009(Approve Appointment to the Cable TV Committee). Bosak reported that Eugene Becker served the Cable TV Committee for 13 years. Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
B. Clerk/Treasurer. Sheldon reported that the curbside, bulk garbage pick-up for this year will occur on Thursday, September 17 th.
C. Utility Commission President.
1. Affeld/Schuster to dispense with the second reading and to adopt the amended Ordinance 165-2009 (Ordinance to Amend and Set New Rates for Sanitary Sewer in the City of Juneau). Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
Wegener reported that a letter from City Attorney Sciascia regarding changes to the Prevailing Wage Rate law was discussed by the Commission. Sciascia indicated that he wished to highlight that private developers dedicating assets to the City were subject to this law and that the threshold has been drastically reduced. Wegener commented that a current project would be subject to this requirement if the change had been effective during 2009. Wegener also reported that Koch is doing cable boring on S. Main and S. Hyland and that transformers are being moved above ground. South compact plant at WWTP will be painted next week. MSA is preparing a bid for dye-testing. 12 Fire Hydrants are being painted this year. A quote has been received for cleaning the Water Tower. The Electric Utility has performed infra-red tests, and some hot spots have been fixed. A rebuild of Well # 1 has been approved by the Commission as was the purchase of 2 new pick-ups for the Water Department. Rental rates for the new generators are being researched. Plans are being formed to place these generators at Wells.
D. Written Reports
1. Building Permits Report. Bosak noted the first new house in 2 years.
2. Police Department Report. Noted.
3. Juneau Fire and Rescue Report. Noted.
4. Juneau EMS – Report. Mayor indicated that Public Safety Committee should note that this report is missing.
5. CDA – Report. Noted.
Reports of Committees/Commission/Boards:
A. Plan Commission:
1. Affeld/Schuster to dispense with the second reading and to adopt Ordinance 169-2009 (An Ordinance Making Amendments To Title 16 Subdivision of the City of Juneau Municipal Code). Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
Bosak reported that the Commission is also working on a Landscaping Ordinance.
B. Finance Committee:
1. Chairman Reports. Sheldon reviewed the timetable for budget development.
2. Chase/Affeld to approve Resolution 32-2009(Approve Street Repairs at Western Ave/W. North Street), Exhibit “A”. Chase indicated that this will come from the Streets budget which has $14,000 budgeted for such purposes. A $15,000 request for S. Hyland repairs was deferred for 2010 budget discussions. Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
C. Personnel Committee:
1. Chairman Reports. Link reported that a joint meeting with Employees will be scheduled to begin negotiations.
2. Link/Chase to approve Resolution 33-2009 (Approve to hire Michelle Bartlett-Juneau EMS). Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
3. Link/Schuster to approve Resolution 34-2009 (Approve to Extend Residency Requirement – Recreation Director). Sciascia asked whether the Council understood that there was still an Ordinance requiring residency. Link indicated that the Personnel Committee was aware that the Ordinance must be dealt with. Ayes: Link, Schuster, Buske, Chase. Naye: Affeld.
D. Public Safety:
1. Chairman Reports. Affeld reported that charges for licenses will be discussed at the next meeting.
2. Affeld/Buske to approve Resolution 35-2009(Approve to grant Beer and Liquor Licenses). Chase asked whether Jackie & Donna’s would receive a refund for their current license. Bosak and Sciascia responded that liquor licenses are non-refundable. Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
E. Public Works:
1. Chairman Reports. Affeld reported that the Committee is looking for cost savings by adjusting work hours and contracting services. The Department is waiting for a lift on their new truck. Possible S. Mill Street reconstruction is being discussed and would need to be coordinated with Sensient. ID’s for Huber workers is being researched.
F. Cable TV:
1. Chairman Reports. No report.
G. Community Development Authority:
1. Link/Buske to approve Resolution 36-2009 (Approve Revolving loan and Direct loan to Bullseye). Sciascia reported that some details were missed on the Resolution approved last month, primarily that the loan payments were based on a 10-year amortization. Roll call taken, passed unanimously.
H. Recreation Committee.
1. Chairman Reports. Schuster reported that a Joint Meeting was held with Personnel to discuss the Recreation Director residency.
Old Business: None.
New Business:
1. Link/Chase to Approve Regular Bartenders’ Licenses for 2009 (Expire June 30 th, 2010): Paul G. Szopinski, James W. Szopinski, Amber M. Pitzlin, Pamela J. Pitzlin, Deana M. Nyquist, and Mellissa A. Czerwinski. Motion carried.
2. Approve Temporary Bartenders’ Licenses (45 days): None
3. Approve Provisional License for (45 days): None
Affeld/Schuster to adjourn meeting at 7:31 PM. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By:
Dennis Sheldon
Members Present: Robert Affeld, Jason Buske, Butch Chase, Daniel Jahnke, JoAnne Link, John Schuster
Members Absent: Mayor Ron Bosak
Also Present: Dennis Sheldon, Dan Wegener, Joe Sciascia, Kevin Lauer, Robert Buhr, Joel Braun of Bullseye, Citizens
The meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Robert Affeld at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Roll call was taken.
Chase/Link to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Schuster/Chase to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Link/Schuster to approve the minutes from intervening meetings. Motion carried.
Public appearances and citizen comments re: agenda items.
Kevin Lauer stated that he knew the residency guidelines when he accepted the position, but family circumstances have changed. The Recreation Committee initiated the request to change the residency requirement. Tina Benzing spoke in support of Kevin Lauer and stated his leaving would be a loss to the community. Marcia Modalf, representing the Dodgeland School District, spoke in support of Kevin Lauer from 3 perspectives: 1) the City Recreation Department under Lauer’s leadership became a part of a Grant program which has become a model for collaboration. 2) As a volunteer to the Recreation Department, she noted how Lauer makes a connection with the kids. 3) As a League organizer, Lauer has expanded recreation opportunities. Jeanine Wiebelhaus spoke in support of Kevin Lauer, noting that recreation programs were influential in her life and now continues to be for her children. As a resident of Clyman, she stated that the Juneau Recreation programs extend outside the City. Chanse Schomber spoke in support of Kevin Lauer, noting the collaboration as Community Center manager and didn’t understand the residency requirement since the Recreation Director is never on call for emergencies.
Jahnke/Schuster to approve $110,434.62 in checks and $14,047.05 in vouchers. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Communications: Link read an email from Sandra Margelofsky in support of exempting the Recreation Director from the residency requirement. Affeld read a letter from Michele Armentrout in support of exempting the Recreation Director from the residency requirement.
Reports of Officials:
A. Mayor. Absent.
B. Clerk/Treasurer. Sheldon reported that work on the new City Hall roof has begun and reminded of a Public Hearing at the July 27 th Plan Commission meeting regarding changes to the text of the Zoning Code.
C. Utility Commission President.
1.
First Reading of the amended Ordinance 165-2008 (Ordinance to Amend and Set New Rates for Sanitary Sewer in the City of Juneau). Sciascia explained that this is the same Ordinance read last month, with an adjustment to the rate schedule. Wegener pointed out that this is a result of a challenge by Sensient Flavors to the PSC regarding a 2006 rate change. The PSC ordered that the rates be revised. One of the factors in the PSC order was the method of allocating infiltration costs between customers. The rate schedule forwarded last month included those costs in residential customer base charges, resulting in approximately a 43% increase to the base meter charge. The amended rate schedule raises the base rate only 20 cents per month while the volume charge increases from $4.86 to $5.41 per 1,000 gallons. Larger users will then pay more.
Wegener reported that the Commission adjusted its funding for Equipment Replacement. Sampling has caused billings to the Justice Facility to increase significantly, and this is being researched. Electric pole on N. Main damaged in an accident has been replaced. Work will begin on S. Main Street soon. Purchases of a tractor/mower and a new pick-up were approved.
D. Written Reports
1. Building Permits Report. Noted.
2. Police Department Report. Noted.
3. Juneau Fire and Rescue Report. Noted.
4. Juneau EMS – Report. Noted.
5. CDA – Report. Noted.
Reports of Committees/Commission/Boards:
A. Plan Commission:
1. Jahnke/Link to approve Resolution 20-2009 (Resolution Establishing the Extraterritorial Plat Review Jurisdiction of the City of Juneau). Sciascia reported that this establishes the legal description of the area allowed under State Statute. Roll call vote, Passed unanimously.
2. First Reading of Ordinance 169-2009 (An Ordinance Making Amendments To Title 16 Subdivision of the City of Juneau Municipal Code). Sciascia reported that this gives the City control over subdivisions in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction area and that failure to do this has resulted in a heavy price for other communities.
B. Finance Committee:
1. Chairman Reports. Chase reported that budgeting time is near and department heads should sharpen their pencils.
2. Chase/Jahnke to approve Resolution 21-2009 (Approve To Purchase Fill Station – Fire Department). Chase reported that old equipment was sold. Burnett took the old fill station with the old equipment so a new fill station must be purchased for the new truck. Roll call vote, Passed 5-0-1, Schuster abstaining.
3. Chase/Jahnke to approve Resolution 22-2009 (Approve Purchase of Used Truck - Public Works). Jahnke explained that the used fire truck was not adequate so the Street Dept. was directed to look at a used truck. Roll call vote, Passed unanimously.
4. Chase/Schuster to approve Resolution 23-2009 (Approve Short Term Borrowing In The Amount of $250,000.00), Exhibit “A”. Chase explained that this is an annual renewal of a Line of Credit. Roll call vote, Passed unanimously.
5. Chase/Jahnke to approve Resolution 24-2009 (Official Depository). Chase explained that State Bank of Reeseville is being added as a depository since they are within the School District. Roll call vote, Passed unanimously.
C. Personnel Committee:
Chairman Reports. Link reported that a new EMT hire was approved, and a position list was requested from the EMS Director. Joint Personnel was waiting for a response from North Shore Bank regarding additional deferred compensation opportunities for employees. Change to the residency requirement was discussed, and a joint meeting with Finance was held to discuss wage/benefit negotiating strategy.
D. Public Safety:
1. Chairman Reports. None.
2. Affeld/Jahnke to approve Resolution 25-2009 (Approve Temporary Picnic License for Juneau American Legion). Roll call vote, Passed unanimously.
3.Affeld/Link to approve Resolution 26-2009 (Approve Temporary Picnic License for Juneau Women’s Softball League). Roll call vote, Passed unanimously.
4. Link/Schuster to dispense with the second reading and to adopt Ordinance 168-2008 (Ordinance To Amend Chapter 10.08.060 (H)(6) and 10.08.060 (H)(6)(I) Of the City of Juneau Ordinances Penalty Provisions. Sciascia noted that penalties have not been updated for a long time. Roll call vote, Passed unanimously.
E.Public Works:
1.
Chairman Reports. None.
2. Jahnke/Chase to approve Resolution 27-2009 (Approve to Deny Claim – Gaulke/Brandt), Exhibit “A”. Jahnke explained that a lateral was not connected during E. Center Street construction. Sciascia noted that the City’s insurance carrier has recommended denying this claim. Roll call vote, Passed unanimously.
3. Jahnke/Schuster to approve Resolution 28-2009 (Approve Cemetery Rules), Exhibit “A”. Jahnke reported complaints about items removed from stones during cemetery clean-up. The Ordinance is not definite, and no Policy existed. This creates a Policy and establishes November 1 st through 10 th as the annual clean-up. Roll call vote, Passed unanimously.
F. Cable TV:
1.
Chairman Reports. Buske reported that there was no meeting this month.
G. Community Development Authority:
1. Affeld/Link to approve Resolution 29-2009 (Approve Revolving Loan and Direct Loan – Bullseye). Joel Braun reported that Bullseye has been doing business in Juneau for 14 years. At this time, 70% of the business requires more complex machining. Employee training has begun, but they must also retool. Buhr explained that $130,000 comes from the revolving loan program, while $70,000 comes from CDA internal funding from the building sale. The direct loan will be taken in the form of quarterly draws. Sciascia indicated that the preliminary paperwork is complete. Roll call vote, Passed unanimously.
H. Recreation Committee.
1.
Chairman Reports. Schuster reported that a presentation was made to Cathy Lamb for her service, shredded rubber was applied to the equipment at Hickey Park, 100 are enrolled for soccer and 30 for T-Ball.
2. Schuster/Link to approve Resolution 30-2009 (Approve Recreation Director Residency Requirement Exemption).
Sciascia pointed out that a Resolution can’t supersede an Ordinance and that procedurally a referral to the Personnel Committee is preferable. Personnel is responsible for looking at broad consequences of such an action and can determine criteria. Sciascia expressed his opinion that it would be a mistake for the Council to act without a recommendation from the Committee of jurisdiction. Affeld inquired about the impact on the Work Agreement. Sciascia responded that the residency requirement probably should not be included in the Work Agreement. It is there as an alert to the employees, not a negotiating item, since the requirement is stated in a City Ordinance. Jahnke applauded the supporters who spoke on behalf of Mr. Lauer but indicated that the issue is not about Mr. Lauer’s performance. Jahnke explained that the residency requirement was on the last Personnel Committee agenda. When he asked what the issue was, the explanation was an aid to hiring. It was not presented as a request to exempt one position.
Schuster/Link withdrew their motion.
Jahnke/Chase to refer this request to the Personnel Committee for further discussion with the Recreation Committee. Roll call vote, Passed unanimously.
Old Business: None.
New Business:
1. Link/Chase to approve regular bartenders’ licenses for 2009 (Expire June 30 th, 2010): Donald R. Schwandt, Bradley C. Modaff, Colleen R. Krause, John L. Mackenzie, Charles R. Kelm, Livia Barbu, Stephanie S. Faber, and Brad F. Neitzel. Motion carried.
2. Approve Temporary Bartenders’ Licenses (45 days): None
3. Link/Jahnke to approve provisional license for (45 days): Colleen R. Krause. Motion carried.
Chase/Jahnke to adjourn meeting at 8:12 PM. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By:
Dennis Sheldo
Members Present: Robert Affeld, Jason Buske, Butch Chase, JoAnne Link, John Schuster, and Mayor Ron Bosak
Members Absent: Daniel Jahnke
Also Present: Dennis Sheldon, Dan Wegener, Joe Sciascia
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Roll call was taken.
Link/Schuster to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Affeld/Link 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.
Affeld/Link to approve $58,721.99 in checks, and $22,048.68 in vouchers. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Communications: Sciascia announced that training on Public Records and Open Meetings will be conducted through videos from the Attorney General’s Office at 6:00 PM on June 17 th at the County Administration Building. 3-4 municipal attorneys will be present to field questions. Compliance Manuals will be made available prior to the training. The training will take about 3 hours.
Reports of Officials:
A. Mayor.
1. Link/Affeld to approve Resolution 15-2009 (Approve Appointments to the Library Board and Recreation Committee). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
B. Clerk/Treasurer. No report.
C. Utility Commission President.
1. First Reading of Ordinance 165-2008 (Ordinance to Amend and Set New Rates for Sanitary Sewer in the City of Juneau).
Sciascia explained that this was a response to a PSC directive. Utility Commission did a new rate study according to the PSC directive. It was found to be impossible to establish a rate for all Significant Industrial Users so custom rates must be specified through a Permit. The general rate was also updated. Wegener commented that this is the result of a 2-year process and that a refund will be due to Sensient. Sciascia reported that the permit language is being negotiated but is outside this Ordinance.
2. Link/Schuster to approve Resolution 16-2009 (Approve Compliance Maintenance Annual Report), Exhibit “A”. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Wegener reported that an Equipment Replacement Fund plan was discussed and will be further clarified. The WPPI Energy signs have been moved. A car hit a pole on N. Main Street, and Hustisford Utilities will assist in repairs. Underground electric inspections are about 1/3 complete. 6 electric meters were disconnected for non-payment. Bids must be advertised for S. Main Street underground electrical work. Transformers on S. Hyland will be moved above ground. A water break occurred on N. Hyland, and street repairs have been completed. One “C” grade was received on the Compliance Maintenance Annual Report due to last June’s flooding, but otherwise a perfect score was achieved. Compliments were given to the Water Department. Compliments were given to the Mayor on his recent article regarding sump pump inspections.
D. Written Reports
1. Building Permits Report. No report.
2. Police Department Report. Noted.
3. Juneau Fire and Rescue Report. Noted.
4. Juneau EMS – Report. Noted.
5. CDA – Report. Noted.
Reports of Committees/Commission/Boards:
A. Plan Commission: No meeting was held. Bosak announced that the Council will be invited to the June 29 th meeting to hear discussion with the planning experts directly.
B. Finance Committee:
1. Chairman Reports. No report.
2. Chase/Buske to approve Resolution 17-2009 (Approve To Purchase File Cabinet – City Hall). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
C. Personnel Committee:
1. Chairman Reports. Link reported that Joint Personnel approved North Shore Bank to present Deferred Compensation plan to employees. Sheldon explained that this was to give employees additional choice. Link reported that employees have inquired about direct deposit of payroll checks. This has been tabled due to cost considerations.
D. Public Safety:
1. Chairman Reports. No report.
2. First Reading of Ordinance 168-2008 (Ordinance To Amend Chapter 10.08.060 (H)(6) and 10.08.060 (H)(6)(I) Of the City of Juneau Ordinances Penalty Provisions.
Sciascia summarized that $10 was being added to each level of parking fines.
Affeld/Schuster to amend the last sentence of proposed 10.08.060(H)(6) to replace “reinstatement” with “suspension”. Motion carried.
3. Affeld/Link to approve Resolution 18-2009 (Approve Street Dance and Temporary Premise Change For Tavern Owners Liquor Licenses). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
4. Affeld/Schuster to approve Resolution 19-2009 (Approve Juneau August Fest Requests), Exhibit “A”. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
E. Public Works:
1. Chairman Reports. Affeld reported that there was discussion of various drainage issues and revamping of the Welcome sign. Purchase of a used truck was approved. A 5-year capital plan was presented. A cemetery policy is needed regarding articles on gravesites. Wegener asked if there are any plans for resurfacing streets. Affeld indicated that one resurfacing is being considered for next year and that some stimulus money is possible. Wegener recommended that a Joint meeting with the Utility Commission be held to discuss street projects.
F. Cable TV:
1. Chairman Reports. Buske reported discussion of the WAPC conference and DVD issues.
G. Community Development Authority: No meeting was held.
H. Recreation Committee.
1. Chairman Reports. No meeting was held.
Old Business: None.
New Business:
1. Link/Chase to approve regular bartenders’ licenses for 2009 (Expire June 30 th, 2010) for Jon G. Albertson, Carmen M. Scher, Patricia J. Zubke, Howard W. Zubke, Amber L. Pickle, Rebecca A. Kadinger, Connie J. Kohls, Kyle J. Zubke, Tim Hayden, Rene Winter, James Johnson. Motion carried.
2. Approve Temporary Bartenders’ Licenses (45 days): None
3. Link/Affeld to approve provisional license for (45 days)for
Mercedes E. Roedl, Livia Barbu, Rebecca A. Kadinger. Motion carried.
Affeld requested that the topic of summertime hours for the Street Department be sent to the Personnel Committee for discussion. Wegener reported that Utility Commission/WPPI Energy scholarships were presented to Ethan Tackes and Lindy Evans.
Affeld/Schuster to adjourn meeting at 7:39 PM. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By:
Dennis Sheldon
Members Present: Robert Affeld, Jason Buske, Butch Chase, Daniel Jahnke, JoAnne Link, John Schuster, and Mayor Ron Bosak
Members Absent:
Also Present: Dennis Sheldon, Dan Wegener, Joe Sciascia, Ed Oestreich, Jason Erspamer
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Roll call was taken.
Jahnke/Affeld to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Affeld/Link to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Affeld/Jahnke to approve the minutes from intervening meetings. Motion carried.
Public appearances and citizen comments re: agenda items: Chief Oestreich introduced Officer Erspamer to the Council.
Jahnke/Schuster to approve checks in the amount $82,235.19 and vouchers in the amount of $13,655.50. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Communications: None.
Reports of Officials:
A. Mayor.
1. Link/Schuster to approve Resolution 7-2009 (Approve Appointments to the Plan Commission, Recreation, and Board of Appeals). Roll call vote, passed 5-0-1, Link abstaining.
B. Clerk/Treasurer. Sheldon reported that the new telephone system has been installed and that the new IT consultants, Inter-Quest, have started their efforts. The Assessor’s Open Book was held on May 4 th. No property owners visited the Assessor during the Open Book. The Board of Review will be held on May 20 th from 6:00-8:00 PM.
C. Utility Commission President.
1. First Reading of Ordinance 165-2008 (Ordinance to Amend and Set New Rates for Sanitary Sewer in the City of Juneau). Reading was deferred for further legal review.
Wegener reported that the Commission welcomed JoAnne Link as the new Council representative. New signage will be coming to reflect WPPI’s new name of WPPI Energy and new logo. There are plans to move the sign on W. North Street further west. The Electric Dept. has been inspecting underground installations and removing abandoned poles. A new electric installation at the Police Range site will begin soon. Fresh concrete has been poured to restore the street on E. Oak due to a recent water leak. Some enhanced electrical changes are being made at the Wastewater Treatment Plant in conjunction with the recent upgrade. The new flow basins have been tested and will allow 850,000 gallons of excess capacity in times of high flows. New trash pumps have been acquired by the Water Department, and an army surplus generator has been acquired for $1 thousand in shipping costs. A pole attachment agreement is being negotiated with the County for completion of their fiber optic ring. One element being negotiated is the City’s ability to access the County’s trench on W. Center for the purpose of extending the City’s fiber optic network to the Library.
D. Written Reports:
1. Building Permits Report. Noted.
2. Police Department Report. Noted.
3. Juneau Fire and Rescue Report. Noted.
4. Juneau EMS – Report. Noted.
5. CDA – Report. Noted.
Reports of Committees/Commission/Boards:
A. Plan Commission: Bosak reported discussion of bee keeping requirements. Sheldon and Sciascia are scheduled to meet with Mike Slavney of Vandewalle regarding extraterritorial jurisdiction authority. Suggested community garden regulation from Vandewalle was reviewed. The Commission voted to take no action.
B. Finance Committee:
1. Chairman Reports. Chase reported that General Fund expenditures through the 1 st Quarter were level with last year’s pattern.
2. Chase/Schuster to approve Resolution 8-2009 (Approve Computer Purchase – City Hall), Exhibit “A”. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
3. Chase/Buske to approve Resolution 9-2009 (Approve to Replace Roof – City Hall). Chase reported that materials were slightly over $7,000 with the remaining costs representing a dumpster and possibly gutters. Chase has also recommended that ice and water shields be installed. Wegener questioned why a steel roof was recommended. Jahnke responded that it was due to cost savings and the availability of internal labor to complete the job. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
4. Chase/Affeld to approve Resolution 10-2009 (Approve to Purchase Steamer – Community Center). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
C. Personnel Committee:
1. Chairman Reports. No report.
D. Public Safety:
1. Chairman Reports. Affeld reported that lights at the Public Safety Building have been repaired. Wegener noted that the major issue with the lights was the wrong lamps being placed in the fixtures.
2. Link/Jahnke to dispense with the second reading and to adopt Ordinance 166-2008 (Ordinance to add to the City of Juneau Ordinances Chapter 10.12.010 (H) (1) and (2) Bicycles, Rollerskating, Rollerblades, and Skateboards Regulated). Affeld commented that there is no designated area in the City for this activity as the proposed Ordinance states. Jahnke pointed out that the proposed Ordinance allows activity in the City parking lots. Ayes: Link, Jahnke, Chase, Buske, Schuster. Nayes: Affeld.
3. Link/Jahnke to dispense with the second reading and to adopt Ordinance 167-2008 (Ordinance to amend the City of Juneau Ordinances 6.04.130 (E) Prohibited and Protected Animals, Fowl, Reptiles, and Insects – Farm Animals). Chase questioned the definition of Fowl. Bosak indicated that the intent was to restrict birds such as chickens, ducks and geese, not to go after household pets such as parrots or parakeets. Affeld questioned whether it would apply to pigeons. This was referred to the City Attorney. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
4. Affeld/Link to approve Resolution 11-2009 (Approve Purchase of New Cot – Juneau EMS). Roll call vote, passed 5-0-1, Buske abstaining.
5. Affeld/Link to approve Resolution 12-2009 (Approve Purchase Sale of Cot – Juneau EMS). Affeld noted that retention of used equipment sales proceeds by the Department selling the equipment has become standard practice. Roll call vote, passed 5-0-1, Buske abstaining.
E. Public Works:
1. Chairman Reports. Jahnke reported that the City Hall roof replacement was due to cost factors and use of internal labor. DPW staff repaired the roof leaks at the Public Safety Building. Jahnke suggested that the “Welcome to Juneau” sign on W. North be relocated in coordination with the new WPPI Energy sign. The Committee will be updating the 5-year plan and has changed its standard meeting times to the first Tuesday of the month at 5:15. No summer help will be hired for grass mowing this summer.
2. Jahnke/Chase to amend Resolution 13-2009 (Approve Hiring Mary Buhr – Recreation Department Summer Help) to replace “Public Works” with “Recreation”, whenever cited. Motion carried
Jahnke/Chase to approve amended Resolution 13-2009 (Approve Hiring Mary Buhr – Recreation Department Summer Help). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
F. Cable TV:
1. Chairman Reports. No report.
G. Community Development Authority: No report.
H. Recreation Committee.
1. Chairman Reports. Bosak reported that the new equipment for Hickey Park will be installed on May 21 st at 9:00 AM. Any help would be appreciated.
Old Business: None.
New Business:
1. Link/Schuster to approve Resolution 14-2009 (Approve Temporary Picnic License for John’s Bar Softball Team). Affeld questioned why this was not brought before Public Safety for a recommendation. Bosak directed that all special permits should go through Public Safety prior to Council. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
2. Approve Regular Bartenders’ Licenses for 2008 (Expire June 30 th, 2009): None.
3. Link/Affeld to approve regular bartenders’ licenses for 2009
(Expire June 30 th, 2010): Anita M. Plato, Lindsey B. Persong, Keri L. Schmidt, Terri K. Soldner, Mary A. Winter, Heather A. Stange, Charles G. Griffin, Veronique H. Cole, Catherine M. Buelow, Cheryl L. Hardgraves, Gertrude F. Tillema, Rhonda N. Fritche, Larry C. Steiner Jr., James D. Wellach, Jamie L. Ronge, Johanna M. McGonagle, Rebecca Lynn Grede, Carol L. Soldner, Michael J. Matuszewski, Kimberly A. Yuenger, JoAnne M. Link, Angela D. Goldberg. Motion carried, Link abstaining.
4. Approve Temporary Bartenders’ Licenses (45 days): None.
5. Approve Provisional License for (45 days): None.
Affeld/Jahnke to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 PM. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By: Dennis Sheldon
Members Present: Robert Affeld, John Schuster, Clarence Chase, Jason Buske, Daniel Jahnke, JoAnne Link, and Mayor Bosak
Members Absent:
Also Present: Dennis Sheldon, Joe Sciascia, Dan Wegener
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM, and roll call was taken.
Jahnke/Link to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Public Comments: None.
Swear in New Council Members:
The following aldermen were sworn in for a two year term: Ward 1-Jason Buske, Ward 2-John Schuster, and Ward 3-JoAnne Link.
Elect Council President:
Link nominates Affeld as Common Council President. Second by Schuster. Motion Carried 5-0-1, Affeld abstaining.
Link/Chase to approve Resolution 1-2008 (Appointments to Committees). Bosak explained that Committee assignments were changed to expand the experience of the Council members. Affeld commented that there is no carryover on the Personnel Committee and that he had requested some continuity in Committee assignments at last week’s meeting. Ayes: Link, Chase, Buske, Schuster. Nayes: Affeld, Jahnke. Motion carried.
Link/Schuster to approve Resolution 2-2008 (Appointments to Board of Review). Ayes; Link, Schuster, Affeld, Buske, Chase. Nayes: Jahnke. Motion carried.
Affeld/Jahnke to approve Resolution 3-2008 (Official Newspapers). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Chase/Link to approve Resolution 4-2008 (Official Depositories). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Buske/Chase to approve Resolution 5-2008 (Set Date and Time for the Board of Review). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Schuster/Link to approve Resolution 6-2008 (Approve Appointments to the Utility Commission). Bosak explained that this Resolution corrects the ending date of Marose’s term of office. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Old Business: Chase commented that there are leaks in the firehouse roof again.
New Business: None.
Jahnke/Link to adjourn the meeting at 7:14 PM. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By:
Dennis Sheldon
Members Present: Mayor Ron Bosak, Robert Affeld, Butch Chase, John Schuster, JoAnne Link, and Jason Buske
Members Absent: Daniel Jahnke
Also Present: Dennis Sheldon, Dan Wegener, Joe Sciascia, Robert Buhr, Ed Oestreich
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM, The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Roll call was taken.
Affeld/Link to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Link/Schuster to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Chase/Affeld to approve the minutes from intervening meetings. Motion carried.
Public appearances and citizen comments re: agenda items:
1. Virchow Krause – Presentation of Financial Statements.
Don Rahn of Virchow Krause presented highlights of the 2008 financial statements. Virchow Krause gave a clean opinion, meaning that the statements fairly present the City’s financial position and results of operations. The undesignated General Fund balance represents 13.7% of the 2009 General Fund budget. The General Fund basically broke even, as anticipated. The City is at 60% of its debt capacity. Most Virchow Krause clients fall within a 40-60% range. The City is dependent on State Aids for roughly half its resources. Debt Service is 16% of the City’s expenditures. The recommendation is to stay under 20%. Undesignated General Fund balance is holding steady. Equalized Values slowed dramatically in 2008. He recommends reading the Management Discussion & Analysis section of the full financial statement report. Textbook Internal Control structures are impossible with the small staff available so Council involvement is part of the Control structure. He encourages the Council to address questions and concerns to the auditors to help them plan a better audit. Virchow Krause had no concerns with the conduct of its audit.
Chase/Link to approve checks in the amount $77,445.59 and vouchers in the amount of $14,479.03. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Communications: None.
Reports of Officials:
A. Mayor:
1. Silver Star Banner Day City Proclamation. Mayor Bosak read the proclamation.
2. Open Meeting & Public Records Training. Sciascia reported that a group of City Attorneys was interested in a joint meeting to share costs. The League of Municipalities and the Attorney General both offer training free of charge. Sciascia recommended pursuing the Attorney General training if enough municipalities are interested. Mayor Bosak encouraged him to do so.
B. Clerk/Treasurer:
Sheldon reported that the Assessor would be at City Hall on May 4 th from 1:00-3:00 for the Open Book. This is an opportunity for taxpayers to informally discuss assessments while the Assessor still has the ability to adjust the tax roll. The Board of Review is tentatively scheduled for May 20 th from 6:00-8:00, subject to approval by the Council at its Organizational Meeting. The Board members will also be appointed at that Meeting.
C. Utility Commission President.
1. First Reading of Ordinance 165-2008 (Ordinance to Amend and Set New Rates for Sanitary Sewer in the City of Juneau). Reading was deferred for further Utility Commission action.
Wegener reported that the Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade was about 95% complete. The Commission has 18 months from substantial completion date to draw funding from its Clean Water Fund Loan. A Change Order was approved to extend final completion to September 1 st in order to allow for dryer weather for painting. MSA and Water Superintendent Schaefer both compliment Staab Construction for the quality of the work. The Sewer Ordinance revision was tabled by the Commission for further legal review. Standards are being set for a Scholarship award. 2 scholarships are being awarded this year. Thursday, April 16 th, is the date for resumption of disconnections for nonpayment after the winter moratorium. LED street lighting is being studied. Construction standards will be revised in the near future. Lift Station #2 on N. Main Street needed some emergency repairs. The Commission expresses its condolences to the family of Paul Peters. Wegener and Emergency Government Director Beal continue to search for a surplus generator.
D. Written Reports
1. Building Permits Report. No report.
2. Police Department Report. Chief Oestreich delivered the Quarterly report and indicated that contacts were up 70-80%. 598 contacts were made in the 1 st Quarter. The Bike Rodeo will be held in May, and Counter Act programs have been held at the schools.
3. Juneau Fire and Rescue Report. Noted.
4. Juneau EMS – Report. Noted.
5. CDA – Report. Noted.
Reports of Committees/Commission/Boards:
A. Plan Commission:
Affeld reported that rezoning decisions involving the Industrial Districts were completed. Other decisions are being deferred until Megan MacGlashan of Vandewalle returns from maternity leave.
B. Finance Committee:
1. Chairman Reports. No report.
2. Link/Chase to approve Resolution 116-2008 (Approve to Hire Inter-Quest for IT Support). Sheldon reported that there was a wide range in the size of firms and costs from the applicants. The Committee chose a firm in the middle of the size and cost range for an interview. Inter-Quest satisfied the Committee that they had the capability to serve the City well. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
3. Link/Chase to approve Resolution 117-2008 (Approve Library Budget Amendment), Exhibit “A”. This is the carryover approved previously from 2008 to 2009. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
4. Link/Chase to approve Resolution 118-2008 (Approve Telephone Lease Funding for 2009). Sheldon explained that the slowed growth of equalized values has delayed the next city-wide revaluation so the contingency set aside for that purpose can be diverted for this purpose. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
C. Personnel Committee:
1. Chairman Reports. No Report.
2. Affeld/Schuster to approve Resolution 119-2008 (Approve To Hire Jason Erspamer – Juneau Police Department). Oestreich reported that Erspamer attended college in Michigan and received certification from MATC in Madison. 15 applicants were tested and 10 interviewed. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
3. Affeld/Schuster to approve Resolution 120-2008 (Approve To Hire Jeffrey Niehoff and Zachary Ludtke – Juneau EMS). Affeld noted that Niehoff was already a fireman. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
4. Affeld/Link to approve Resolution 121-2008 (Approve To Hire Daniel DeWitz – Juneau Fire Department). Affeld reported that DeWitz was previously a Fireman and First Responder for Hustisford and has Fireman 1 training. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
5. Affeld/Schuster to approve Resolution 122-2008 (Approve Job Application Retention Policy), Exhibit “A”. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
6. Affeld/Link to approve Resolution 123-2008 (Approve Family and Medical Leave Act Policy), Exhibit “A”. Affeld reported that this is a periodic update for changes in the law. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
D. Public Safety:
1. Chairman Reports. No Report.
2. Affeld/Link to dispense with the second reading and to adopt Ordinance 164-2008 (Ordinance to add to the City of Juneau Ordinances Chapter 9.04.076 Unlawful use of computerized communication). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
3. First Reading of Ordinance 166-2008 (Ordinance to add to the City of Juneau Ordinances Chapter 10.12.010 (H) (1) and (2) Bicycles, Rollerskating, Rollerblades, and Skateboards Regulated).
4. First Reading of Ordinance 167-2008 (Ordinance to amend the City of Juneau Ordinances 6.04.130 (E) Prohibited and Protected Animals, Fowl, Reptiles, and Insects – Farm Animals).
5. Chase/Affeld to approve Resolution 124-2008 (Approve To Grant Beer and Liquor Licenses). Roll call vote, passed 4-0-1, Link abstaining.
6. Chase/Affeld to approve Resolution 125-2008 (Approve To Accept Resignation from Tim LePean). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
7. Chase/Affeld to approve Resolution 126-2008 (Approve Hold Harmless Agreement – Dodge County), Exhibit “A”. Affeld explained that this covers Fire Dept. training at the former Hummel property. Roll call vote, passed 4-0-1, Schuster abstaining.
E. Public Works:
1.
Chairman Reports. No report.
F. Cable TV:
1.
Chairman Reports. No report.
G. Community Development Authority:
1.
Link/Chase to approve Resolution 127-2008 (Approve Revolving Loan To Breckenridge, LLC). Buhr reported that this is for the property at 208 E. Oak Street which required extensive remodeling. The property will be a resale shop. The Revolving Fund is a program funded by the Wisconsin Dept. of Commerce to provide low-interest loans as development incentives. The loan is being made at the prime rate. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
H. Recreation Committee.
1. Chairman Reports. No meeting was held.
Old Business: None.
New Business:
Affeld requested that the Mayor keep some continuity in Committee appointments.
1. Link/Affeld to approve regular bartenders’ licenses for 2008 (Expire June 30 th, 2009): Sarah M. Schuett. Motion carried.
2. Link/Schuster to approve regular bartenders’ licenses for 2009 (Expire June 30 th, 2010): Eric M. Dotson, Kevin R. Ade, Joelle Sachse, Donna M. Skolaski, Steven R. Weinheimer, Scott W. Brown, Mary M. Reed, Tamara A. Schuett, Deana M. Nyquist, Shawn Michael Justmann, Butch H. Chase. Motion carried, Chase abstaining.
3. Approve Temporary Bartenders’ Licenses (45 days): None.
4. Approve Provisional License for (45 days): None.
Oestreich indicated that he would bring Officer Erspamer to the next regular meeting for an introduction.
Wegener reported that a provision for allowing City fiber optic conduit to be laid along with County fiber is being inserted into the proposed pole attachment agreement with the County in support of their fiber optic ring.
Affeld/Link to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 PM. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By:
Dennis Sheldon
Members Present: Mayor Ron Bosak, Robert Affeld, Butch Chase, Daniel Jahnke, John Schuster, JoAnne Link, and Jason Buske
Members Absent:
Also Present: Dennis Sheldon, Dan Wegener, Joe Sciascia
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM, The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Roll call was taken.
Jahnke/Chase to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Affeld/Schuster to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Jahnke noted that Dan Wegener should be included in the attendance for the March 4 th Finance Committee meeting. Motion carried.
Link/Affeld to approve the minutes from intervening meetings. Motion carried.
Public appearances and citizen comments re: agenda items: None.
Jahnke/Link to approve checks in the amount $633,252.31 and vouchers in the amount of $115,436.75. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Communications: None.
Reports of Officials:
A. Mayor.
1. Affeld/Schuster to approve Resolution 107-2008 (Approve Appointments to the Library Board and Board of Appeals). Secretary is directed to send thank you letters to both outgoing Board members. Roll call vote, passed 5-0-1, Link abstaining.
B. Clerk/Treasurer.
Sheldon reported that the Spring Election will be held on April 7 th and that there are certain deadlines associated with that Election. The last day to register and appear on the poll list is Wednesday, March 18 th. After that date, registration must be done in person at City Hall, and proof of residence is required. Late registrants will be given a Certificate of Registration to take to the polls. Registration can also be done at the polls. The last day to request an absentee ballot by mail is Thursday, April 2 nd.
C. Utility Commission President.
Wegener reported that management training was approved for Utility Accountant Alice Gentz. There have been two recent electrical outages: street lights on E. Center Street burned out due to rain over frozen ground and a cut-out at Victory/N. Fairfield. The sludge hauler under contract is no longer doing business so a substitute has been contracted on a temporary basis. The Water Department is responding to an inquiry about commercial water bottling. There has been no response from WPPI Energy about the possibility of using its Charter Cable connection to drive the City’s internet system via fiber optics.
D. Written Reports:
1. Building Permits Report. Noted.
2. Police Department Report. Noted.
3. Juneau Fire and Rescue Report. Noted.
4. Juneau EMS – Report. Noted.
5. CDA – Report. Noted.
Reports of Committees/Commission/Boards:
A. Plan Commission:
Affeld reported that the Commission reviewed rezoning of Industrial Districts and discussed Smart Growth recommendations and Drainage Districts.
B. Finance Committee:
1. Chairman Reports. No report.
2. Jahnke/Link to approve Resolution 108-2008 (Approve to Purchase a Computer for the EMS). Affeld noted that the old laptop was no longer doing the job. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
3. Jahnke/Link to approve Resolution 109-2008 (Approve Telephone System), Exhibit “A”. Jahnke reported that PCS has visited every Department to determine telephone needs. The Utility Commission will make an up-front payment, and the City will make all future payments, including the Fair Market Value settlement at the end of the lease. There is hope that WPPI Energy’s internet connection can be used to supply the entire City’s internet needs through fiber optics. The intent is to eliminate redundant analog telephone lines as time goes by. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
C. Personnel Committee:
1. Chairman Reports. No report.
2. Affeld/Chase to approve Resolution 110-2008 (Approve To Hire Tim Tietz – Juneau EMS). Affeld reported that Tim Tietz is a current Fireman and that all tests have been completed. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
3. Affeld/Link to approve Resolution 111-2008 (Approve To Hire Joe Ludtke – Juneau EMS). Roll call vote, passed 5-0-1, Buske abstaining.
D. Public Safety:
1. Chairman Reports. Chase reported that the hiring and training process for a new Police Officer is in place.
2. Chase/Affeld to approve Resolution 112-2008 (Approve to Purchase Computers for Police Department). Chase noted that this is a budgeted item. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
3. First Reading of Ordinance 164-2008 (Ordinance to add to the City of Juneau Ordinances Chapter 9.04.076 Unlawful use of computerized communication).
E. Public Works:
1. Chairman Reports. Link reported that the Committee is following up on concerns about the drainage ditch clean-up.
2. Link/Chase to approve Resolution 113-2008 (Adoption of Local Wage Rates for Construction Projects).
Affeld/Link to strike employee names from the Resolution. Motion carried.
Roll call vote, amended Resolution 113-2008 (Adoption of Local Wage Rates for Construction Projects), passed unanimously.
F. Cable TV:
1. Chairman Reports. No report.
G. Community Development Authority: No report.
H. Recreation Committee.
1. Chairman Reports. Link reported that the Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for April 11 th and that the summer registration books are ready.
2. Link/Affeld to approve Resolution 114-2008 (Approve Park Rental Application), Exhibit “A”. Bosak pointed out that this is to clarify the treatment of the Chamber Shelter. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
3. Link/Affeld to approve Resolution 115-2008 (Approve Hiring Kevin Klueger – Soccer Instructor). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Old Business:
Bosak indicated that there was a 300,000 gallon backlog for sludge hauling and that about 20,000 gallons per day are being removed.
New Business:
1. Link/Chase to approve Regular Bartenders’ Licenses for 2008 (Expire June 30 th, 2009): Paul Anthony Deluca and Curtis W. Gnatzig. Motion carried.
2. Approve Temporary Bartenders’ Licenses (45 days): None.
3. Link/Affeld to approve Provisional License for (45 days): Elizabeth N. Ritchart. Motion carried.
Jahnke/Schuster to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 PM. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By:
Dennis Sheldon
Members Present: Mayor Ron Bosak, Robert Affeld, Butch Chase, John Schuster, JoAnne Link, and Jason Buske
Members Absent: Daniel Jahnke
Also Present: Dennis Sheldon, Dan Wegener, Joe Sciascia
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM, The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Roll call was taken.
Link/Schuster to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Schuster/Link to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Affeld pointed out that some Minutes lack the names making motions. Mayor Bosak will remind Minute takers. Motion carried.
Affeld/Chase to approve the minutes from intervening meetings. Motion carried.
Public appearances and citizen comments re: agenda items: None.
Affeld/Link to approve checks in the amount $497,998.17 and vouchers in the amount of $17,371.92. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Communications: None.
Reports of Officials:
A. Mayor. Mayor Bosak presented a plaque of appreciation to Dennis Druecke for over 10 years of service to the City of Juneau.
B. Clerk/Treasurer. Sheldon reminded of the Primary Election on February 17 th. 5 candidates for State Superintendent of Public Instruction appear on the ballot. The annual tax settlement with the County Treasurer was held, and over $125,000 in delinquent taxes were turned over to the County for collection. This is up over 18% from last year.
C. Utility Commission President.
1.
Schuster/Link to approve Resolution 95-2008 (Approve Dedication of Street Lights). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Wegener reported that the Commission met with representatives from PCS regarding a new telephone system using fiber optics. The hub of the new system would be at the Electric Utility Office. The Commission supports moving forward with a new fiber optic system. Collections and Utility Management training were approved for Jane Fude and Alice Gentz, respectively.
D. Written Reports:
1. Building Permits Report. Noted.
2. Police Department Report. Noted.
3. Juneau Fire and Rescue Report. Noted.
4. Juneau EMS – Report. Noted.
5. CDA – Report. Noted.
Reports of Committees/Commission/Boards:
A. Plan Commission: Affeld reported that the Commission did not meet last month.
B. Finance Committee:
1. Chairman Reports. No report.
2. Link/Chase to approve Resolution 96-2008 (Approve Library Budget Carry Over). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
3. Link/Chase to approve Resolution 97-2008 (Approve 2008 Budget Amendments), Exhibit “A”. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
4. Link/Chase to approve Resolution 98-2008 (Approve Fibre Optic Installation Payment), Exhibit “A” and “B”.
5. Link/Chase to approve Resolution 99-2008 (Approve Copier Lease – City Hall), Exhibit “A”. Chase pointed out that a 5-year lease was chosen in order to save approximately $50 per month in lease payments. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
C. Personnel Committee:
1. Chairman Reports. No report.
2. Affeld/Link to approve Resolution 100-2008 (Approve To Hire Joe Abbe – Juneau Fire Department). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
D. Public Safety:
1. Chairman Reports. Chase expressed his opinion that EMS Officer terms be 2 years.
2. Chase/Schuster to approve Resolution 101-2008 (Approve EMS Officers). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
3. Chase/Affeld to approve Resolution 102–2008 (Approve Appointment of Fire Department Officers). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
E. Public Works:
1. Chairman Reports. No report.
2. Link/Schuster to approve Resolution 103-2008 (Approve Changes To The Local Highway System In The City of Juneau). Link explained that ownership shifted to the County when Hwy 115 was renamed as DJ. This Resolution is shifting it back to the City of Juneau for State Aid purposes. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
3. Link/Schuster to approve Resolution 104-2008 (Approve Bid To Insulate City Garage). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
F. Cable TV:
1. Chairman Reports. Bosak reported discussion about franchise fees and problems with transmission from certain CD’s.
G. Community Development Authority:
Chase announced that there will be a meeting on Thursday, February 12 th. Bosak indicated that there will be discussion relating to sale of the old clinic building.
H. Recreation Committee.
1. Chairman Reports. Link reported that there will be no Rock River League team this year. Affeld reported complaints about the scrapbooking group taking over the gym at the Community Center.
2. Link/Chase to approve Resolution 105-2008 (Approve Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan), Exhibit “A”. Link indicated that the Plan is being confirmed so that the State can update its records. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
3. Link/Affeld to approve Resolution 106-2008 (Approve Park Rental Application), Exhibit “A”. Link indicated that this will allow coordination between the Recreation Department and City Hall. Chase questioned animals in the park as part of private events. Affeld asked why the Chamber Shelter was free. Link explained that the Chamber requested that the donated Shelter be kept open on a first-come, first-serve basis. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Old Business: None.
New Business:
1. Link/Affeld to approve regular bartenders’ licenses for 2008 (Expire June 30 th, 2009): Bonnie Sue Wegner and Christine B. Ciske. Motion carried.
2. Approve Temporary Bartenders’ Licenses (45 days):
3. Approve Provisional License for (45 days):
Affeld/Schuster to adjourn the meeting at 7:31 PM. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By:
Dennis Sheldon
Members Present: Mayor Ron Bosak, Robert Affeld, Butch Chase, Daniel Jahnke, John Schuster, JoAnne Link, and Jason Buske
Members Absent:
Also Present: Dennis Sheldon, Dan Wegener, Joe Sciascia
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM and roll call was taken.
Jahnke/Link to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Link/Affeld to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Jahnke/Chase to approve the minutes from intervening meetings. Motion carried.
Public appearances and citizen comments re: agenda items: None.
Jahnke/Link to approve checks in the amount $1,693,864.78 and vouchers in the amount of $21,285.14. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Communications: None.
Reports of Officials:
A. Mayor. No report.
B. Clerk/Treasurer. Sheldon reported that there will be a Primary Election on February 17th. Property tax collections in December totaled over $1,183,000, 39% of the levy, compared to 36% of the levy collected in December, 2007. Also, 65 property tax overpayment refunds totaling nearly $17,000 have been issued this year, compared to 12 refunds approximating $2,300 last tax year.
C. Utility Commission President.
1. Schuster/Affeld to approve Resolution 92-2008 (Approve Dedication of Street Lights). Wegener explained that this street light donation is part of the community contributions from Utility Commission/WPPI for 2008 and that further street light dedication can be expected in 2009. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
Wegener reported that there was significant financing activity in December relating to the Clean Water Fund Loan and the sale of transmission assets to ATC. A report of the ATC sale results was distributed. Wegener reviewed the history of the ATC sale and reminded that the Utility Commission retains the right to attach to the poles now owned by ATC. The Commission is working on the new Sewer Rate Ordinance with the attorney from Sensient. A water leak was detected at an abandoned property on E. Oak Grove Street resulting in flooding to the basement and first floor of the home. Sewer repairs were required by the owner of property at 107 E. Center Street. It was discovered that the sewer lateral was not reconnected to the main during the street reconstruction. A 4” pump acquired through FEMA funding has arrived, along with 500’ of hose. This will allow pumping from manhole to manhole. The private well at the Wastewater Treatment Plant was out of service temporarily due to pump failure which was repaired by staff.
D. Written 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:
Affeld reported that a 3-person committee was appointed to reclassify the Industrial Districts.
B. Finance Committee:
Chairman Reports. Jahnke reported a meeting with PCS regarding fiber optic options for the telephone system.
C. Personnel Committee:
Chairman Reports. No report.
D. Public Safety:
1.
Chairman Reports. Chase reported that the new ambulance broke down and is being repaired.
2. Chase/Schuster to approve Resolution 93-2008 (Approve Purchase of Radars – Police Department). Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
3. Chase/Schuster to approve Resolution 94-2008 (Approve Ambulance Agreement), Exhibit “A”. Roll call vote, passed unanimously.
4. First Reading of Ordinance 165-2008 (Ordinance To Amend to Add To The City of Juneau Ordinance 10.08.060 (B)(44) Parking Stopping, and Standing Regulated – 100 Block of E. Oak Street). Chase declined to read the Ordinance and referred it back to the Public Safety Committee for further discussion.
E. Public Works:
1. Chairman Reports. Link reported that the Committee discussed snow removal guidelines.
F. Cable TV:
1. Chairman Reports. Bosak mentioned that City events were not televised as scheduled and will be addressed with staff.
G. Community Development Authority:
Chase indicated that potential development will be discussed at the next meeting.
H. Recreation Committee.
1.
Chairman Reports. Link reported that a new brochure will be distributed in early March.
Old Business: None.
New Business:
1. Link/Jahnke to approve regular bartenders’ licenses for 2008 (Expire June 30 th, 2009): Lindsey B. Persong. Motion carried.
2. Approve Temporary Bartenders’ Licenses (45 days): None.
3. Approve Provisional License for (45 days): None.
Affeld/Schuster to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 PM. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By:
Dennis Sheldon