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Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Eager Library Board of Trustees Meets Thursday --January 31, 2008

NOTICE

A regular meeting of the Eager Free Public Library Board of Trustees for the City of Evansville will be held on the 31st day of January, 2008, at 5:30 p.m., at Eager Free Public Library, 39 W. Main St., Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

Eager Free Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Thursday, January 31, 2008
5:30 PM
At Eager Free Public Library, 39 W. Main St., Evansville, WI 53536


AGENDA

If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, please contact Kathi
Kemp at 608/882-2278.


1. Closed session: to discuss DRIVE payroll deductions and finalization of Union contract.

2. Call to order.

3. Approval of December 2007 minutes (attached).

4. January bills (roll call vote).

4. Librarian’s report:

Report on Library program One Book One Town.
Finalization of personnel policy.
Finalization of meeting room policy.
Finalization of 3-year plan.
Report on roof.
Discussion of 100-year anniversary.

5. Reconsideration of Library motto.

6. Reconsideration of overdues schedule.

7. Consideration of art purchase.

8. Consideration of hiring part-time, temporary help for shelving and shelf-reading.

9. Adjourn.

Monday, January 28, 2008

Agenda: Water and Light: Wednesday, January 30, 2008

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Water & Light Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on January 30, 2008, at the Utility Shop, 15 Old 92, Evansville, Wisconsin at 6:30 p.m. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

Water & Light Committee Meeting
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Utility Shop, 15 Old 92, Evansville, Wisconsin.
6:30 p.m.

Agenda

Roll call.

Motion to approve November 28, 2007, Water & Light minutes.

Citizens concerns – Jim McGoey re: historic streetlights.

Discussion and possible motion regarding replacing historic streetlights.

Discussion regarding construction of addition to Water & Light Shop.

a. Motion to recommend to Finance Committee amendment of capital budget by delaying purchase of digger derrick and excavator and accelerating purchase of skid loader and construction of shop addition.

b. Motion to hire Bob Kimball Construction, LLC, to design, oversee bidding, and manage construction of shop addition, pending approval of budget amendment.

Committee Reports – Chairman Thomas Cothard.

Committee Reports – Superintendent Scott George.

Any other legal action to come before the committee.

Motion to adjourn.




Thomas Cothard
Committee Chairman

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Agenda: Evansville Youth Center Advisory Board meets January 24, 2008; 5:30PM

Evansville Youth Center Advisory Board Meeting 1/24/08
5:30 PM
Evansville Youth Center
209 S 1st Street
Evansville, WI 53536





Agenda

Call to order Dave Rossmiller
Roll Call
Approval of minutes Tina Rossmiller
YMCA Update Dr. Tom Den Boer
Director's report Tracy Schroeder
Financials Desh Sherman Moeller
Fundraiser planning Board
Any other business Board
Adjournment Dave Rossmiller

Additional Information

Monday, January 21, 2008

Agenda: Public Works: Wed. January 22, 2008; 6PM; Public Works Garage

NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Public Works Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the date and time stated below at Public Works Garage, 535 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.
Public Works Committee
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.
Public Works Shop, 535 South Madison Street, Evansville, WI
AGENDA
1 Call the meeting to order
2 Roll Call
3 Motion to Approve Agenda
4 Motions to Approve minutes of the following meeting; Nov. 27th, 2007
5 Citizen appearances
A Matt Gaboda- regarding surveying the west-side area
B Any others
6 Lake Leota
A Engineering project Update (Report due 1-31-08 will be discussed at Feb. council meeting)
B Discussion and possible motion regarding weeds in Lake Leota (left on from last month)
7 Site Plan Reviews
A Every Property - preliminary
8 Construction Updates
A Main Street Progress Report
B County Trunk Highway M Progress Report (To be brought back up in spring)
C North Prairie Productions Progress Report (stay on agenda through construction halt)
D Capstone Ridge Phase 2 Progress Report (To be brought back in spring)
E Westfield Meadows Progress Report
F Madison Street (TH 59) Progress Report (To be brought back next year)
9 Communications from City Engineer –
10 Communications of Public Works Director –
11 New Business
12 Old Business
A West side water issue (to remain on agenda indefinitely)
§ Discussion and possible motion regarding storm water utility creation.
§ Discussion regarding action taken at last council meeting re: grant
§ Discussion regarding Community Rating System (CRS) classification.
B Streetlight placement and removal (note: next year)
§ Discussion and possible motion re: historic streetlight placement
13 Adjourn
Mason Braunschweig, Chair, Public Works Committee
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Agenda: Evansville-Union Implementation Committee-Jan. 23, 2008; 7PM

NOTICE

The organizational meeting of the Evansville-Union Implementation Committee will be held on January 23, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Evansville City Hall, 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.


Evansville-Union Implementation Committee
Wednesday, January 23, 2008, 7:00 P.M.
Organizational Meeting
Evansville City Hall Council Room
31 South Madison Street

AGENDA


1. Call to order.

2. Roll call.

3. Citizen appearances.

4. Organizational matters.

· Chair; Vice Chair; Secretary.
· Meeting time; location.

5. Discussion regarding winter road maintenance.

· Plowing.
· Salt purchase and storing.
· Truck maintenance.

6. Future topics.

7. Motion to adjourn.



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Friday, January 18, 2008

Evansville Economic Devleopment meets Tuesday Jan 22, 2008

NOTICE

A regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 22nd day of January 2008, at 5:30 p.m., at City Hall, 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

City of Evansville
Economic Development Committee
Tuesday, January 22, 2008, 5:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St. Evansville, WI


AGENDA
1. Roll call.

2. Approval of agenda.

3. Motion to waive reading of the minutes of December 18th, 2007 regular meeting and approve as printed.

4. Citizens appearances, other than on items listed below.

5. Economic Development Summit

· Planning Committee Report
· Chamber of Commerce Report
· Discussion & Review
· Begin Follow-up Planning, (Task Force Groups)

6. Chamber of Commerce report. (Other Business)

· Community Business Directory

7. City Administrator’s report

8. Rock County Visitors Guide.

9. City Website update and discussion.

10. Discussion; Promotion of Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund.

11. Discussion; Room tax, (Tabled from previous meeting)

12. Motion to Adjourn


Tony Wyse, Chair

Agenda: Evansville Redevelopment Authority--Tuesday, January 22, 2008

NOTICE

The meeting of the Evansville Redevelopment Authority for the City of Evansville will be held on the date and time stated below at City Hall, 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

Evansville Redevelopment Authority
Tuesday, January 22, 2008, 7:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St., Evansville, WI

AGENDA


I. Call To Order

II. Declare Quorum

III. Approve Agenda

IV. Approve Minutes of December 18, 2007 meeting

V. Old Business
A. Discussion: Economic Development Summit.

B. Discussion: Allen Creek and North Union.

C. Discussion: TID #5.

VI. New Business

VII. Other Business

VIII. Adjourn

Christopher A. Eager, Chairman

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Monday, January 14, 2008

Agenda: Common Council: Jan 14, 2008

Common Council
Meeting
Tuesday, January 15, 2008, 6:30 p.m.
City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI

Revised Agenda
1. Call to order

2. Roll call

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of December 11, 2007, regular meeting and to approve them as printed.

5. Citizen appearances
A. North Prairie Productions

B. SOLE Committee

C. ECP

D. Public Hearing: Ordinance 2007-18, Regarding Common Council Planning and Approval of Public Improvements Projects.
(1). Initial discussion by Council.
(2). Public hearing.
(3). Final discussion by Council.
(4). Motion to adopt Ordinance 2007-18, Regarding Common Council Planning and Approval of Public Improvements Projects. [Sponsors: Juergens and Braunschweig].

6. Reports of Committees
A. Plan Commission Report

B. Finance and Labor Relations Committee Report
(1). Motion to approve W&L bills and authorize their payment.

(2). Motion to approve the City bills and authorize their payment.

(3). Motion to approve non-represented employee contracts and wages.

C. Public Safety Committee Report
(1). Motion to approve EMS hardship case in the amount of $733.86.

(2). Motion to approve Resolution 2008-01, Addendum C to Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) Agreement.

D. Public Works Committee Report
(1). Motion to approve Resolution 2008-02, Authorizing Submittal of a State Grant Application and a Subsequent Appropriation of City Funds for a Municipal Flood Control Grant.

E. Water & Light Committee Report

F. Economic Development Committee Report

G. Redevelopment Authority Report

H. Parks and Recreation Board Report

I. Historic Preservation Commission Report

J. Fire District Report

K. Police Commission Report

7. Unfinished Business
A. Second reading and motion to approve Ordinance 2007-21, Relative to Dimensional Standards in Residential District One (R-1), Residential District Two (R-2), Residential District Three (R-3), Large Lot Urban Residential Districts (LL-R12 and LL-R15), and Rural Residential District (RR). [Sponsors: Roberts and Wyse].

B. Second reading and motion to approve Ordinance 2007-22, Relative to Speed Limits. [Sponsors: Sornson and Juergens].

C. Second reading and motion to approve Ordinance 2007-23, Rezoning Territory from Agricultural District One (A-1) and Lowland Conservancy District (C-1) to Light Industrial District (I-1) in Response to Development Application 2007-36. [Nevell property. Citizen initiated ordinance, no sponsors required].

8. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor

9. Communications from the City Administrator
A. Motion to meet in closed session per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c) and 19.85(1)(g) to discuss agenda items 9-B, 9-C, and 9-D and to subsequently reconvene in open session.

B. Discussion on Finance Director position – hiring update. Council will meet in closed session per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c).

C. Discussion on non-represented employee performance evaluations, contracts, and wages. Council will meet in closed session per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c).

D. Discussion on oral and written advice concerning legal strategy. Council will meet in closed session per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(g).

10. New Business
A. Motion(s) regarding non-represented employee contracts and wages.

B. Motion regarding former police officer Jason Grooms.

C. Motion to approve appointment of Election Inspectors for 2008-2009.

D. Motion to approve Intergovernmental Emergency Ambulance Service Contract for 2008.

11. Introduction of New Ordinances
A. First reading of Ordinance 2008-01, Relative to Compensation for Mayor and Alderpersons. [Sponsors: Cothard and Roberts].

B. First reading of Ordinance 2008-02, Amending Chapter 122 of Municipal Code Allowing the Operation of Neighborhood Electric Vehicles. [Sponsors: Juergens and Sornson].

12. Motion to adjourn


Sandra J. Decker, Mayor

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Thursday, January 10, 2008

Agenda: Historic Preservation Meets Wednesday, January 16, 2008

NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Evansville will be held on the 16th day of January, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., at City Hall, 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin, or alternate location. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

Evansville Historic Preservation Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
3rd Floor, City Hall
7:00pm
***First Draft***

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Motion to waive reading of the December 19, 2007 minutes and approve them as read.
4. Applications – Appearances
a. None
5. Old Business:
a. Historic District Lighting
6. Administrative
a. Grove Society, Betsy Ahner
b. Redevelopment Authority, John Decker
c. Plaque Program Applications
d. Management of HPC Documents and Records
e. Discussion of Second Historic District
f. Discussion of Historic Landmarks
7. Other Business
a. Correspondences
b. Comments and Concerns
8. Adjournment
Next Meeting Dates: February 20, 2008; March 19, 2008

Agenda: Evansville Finance Committee--January 10, 2008

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Finance and Labor Relations Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the date and time stated below at City Hall, 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.


Finance and Labor Relations Committee
Regular Meeting
Thursday, January 10, 2008, 5:30 p.m.
City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI

AGENDA

Call to order.

Roll call.

Approval of Agenda.

Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the December 6, 2007, meeting and approve as printed.

Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed.

Motion to approve the W&L bills and authorize their payment.

Motion to approve the City bills and authorize their payment.

Unfinished Business

A. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of an EMS hardship case in the amount of $733.86.

B. Discussion on Finance Director position – hiring update.

C. Discussion on employee union contracts. Committee may meet in closed session per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(e).

New Business

D. Discussion on non-represented employee performance evaluations, contracts, and wages. Committee may meet in closed session per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c).

E. Discussion on written advice concerning legal strategy. Committee may meet in closed session per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(g).

F. Possible motion(s) relative to recommendations to the Common Council regarding non-represented employee contracts and wages

Motion to adjourn



Thomas Cothard, Chair
Finance & Labor Relations Committee


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Friday, January 4, 2008

Agenda: Evansville Housing Authority: Jan 9th, 2008

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Housing Authority of the City of Evansville will be held on the 9th day of
January, 2008, at 6:30 p.m., at the South Meadow Apartments, 455 S 1st St, Evansville, WI.
Notice is further given that members of the City Council may be in attendance.



Housing Authority of the City of Evansville
455 S. First Street - P.O. Box 205 - Evansville, WI 53536 – Ph: (608)-882-4518 - Fax: (608)-882-0432

January 4, 2008

AGENDA for the Wednesday, January 9, 2008 meeting of the Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Evansville. Meeting to be held at 6:30 P. M. in the Community Room of the South Meadow Apartments.

1. Call Meeting to order and roll call

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of Minutes

4. Accounts Payable

5. Old Business

None

6. New Business:

Annual employee reviews
7. Adjournment