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Monday, November 24, 2008

Agenda: Public Works: November 25, 2008; 6:00PM

NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Public Works Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the date, time, and place stated below. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.
Public Works Committee
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 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 Motion to Approve minutes of the following meeting; October 28th, 2008.

5 Citizen appearances

A Real Coffee-

6 Lake Leota –
A DNR permit update

7 Site Plan Reviews

8 Construction Updates
A Main Street Progress Report
1. Discussion and possible motion on new way-finding signs
B Capstone Ridge Phase 2 Progress Report
C Westfield Meadows Progress Report
D Celtic Ridge Progress Report
E Madison Street (TH 59) Progress Report

9 Communications from City Engineer –
A Discussion and possible motion regarding Wastewater Treatment Facility Plans

10 Communications of Public Works Director –

11 New Business

12 Old Business
A West side water issue (to remain on agenda indefinitely)
B Discussion and possible motion regarding Union Township snow removal.
1. Feasibility numbers from Public Works Director

13 Parks and Recreation Report

14 Adjourn

Mason Braunschweig, Chair, Public Works Committee
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Friday, November 21, 2008

Agenda: Evansville Water and Light: November 26 2008

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Water & Light Committee for the City of Evansville will be held at the time and place listed below. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

Water & Light Committee Meeting
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Water & Light Shop, 15 Old Highway 92, Evansville, Wisconsin.
5:30 p.m.


Agenda

1. Roll call.

2. Motion to approve October 29, 2008, Water & Light minutes.

3. Customer concerns.

4. Committee Reports: Chairman Thomas Cothard.

5. Committee Reports: Superintendent Scott George.
a. Baker sub-station.
b. Digger derrick proposals.
c. Energy independence grant application.

6. WPPI Report.

7. New Business.

8. Motion to adjourn.


Thomas Cothard
Committee Chairman

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Economic Development Meets Wednesday, Nov. 19

Evansville Economic Development Committee

Special Meeting
Monday, November 19, 2008, 12:00 noon
Bank of Evansville Community Room, Evansville, WI

AGENDA

The Evansville Economic Development Committee is hosting an informational meeting at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at the Bank of Evansville Community Room.

A majority of the Economic Development Committee may be present and actively participating in the meeting.

Agenda items include:

1. Presentation on Evansville’s Economic Development Plan – primary goal of establishing an organization to coordinate economic development efforts.

2. Introductory comments by Forward Janesville.

3. Interactive discussion regarding Forward Janesville’s experience and whether it may be replicated in Evansville.

4. No formal action will be taken by the Economic Development Committee during the meeting.

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Agenda: Historic Pres Meets Wednesday Nov. 19th---Addl Historic Districts on Agenda

NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Evansville will be held on the 19th day of November, 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, November 19, 2008
3rd Floor, City Hall
7:00pm
***First Draft***

Call to Order
Roll Call
Motion to waive reading of the October 15, 2008 minutes and approve them as read.
Applications – Appearances
None
Old Business:
Administrative
HPC Budget 2009
i. Bill Paying Process
ii. Other Items
Grove Society, John Decker
Redevelopment Authority, Betsy Ahner
Plaque Program Applications
Management of HPC Documents and Records
Discussion of Additional Historic Districts, John Decker
i. Grove Street Historic District
ii. South First Street Historic District
Discussion of Historic Landmarks, John Decker
i. Special Properties
Other Business
Correspondences
Comments and Concerns
Adjournment
Next Meeting Dates: December 17, 2008

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Agenda: School: Finance Committee---Enrollment projections on agenda.

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Agenda; Park Board: Monday, Nov. 17, 2008

Notice

The regular meeting of the Evansville Park & Recreation Board will be held on the date and time stated below at City Hall (Third Floor), 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

Park & Recreation Board Regular Monthly Meeting
Evansville City Hall Council Chambers
Monday, November 17, 2008; 6:00 p.m.

AGENDA


1. Call to Order & Roll Call

2. Approval of Agenda as printed.

3. Motion to waive reading of minutes of the October 20, 2008 meeting & approve as printed.

4. Citizen appearances, relating to Park & Recreation but not agenda items.

5. SOLE Committee report.

6. Discussion and possible motion regarding all Park & Rec Fees, resident & non-resident for ball & soccer teams and pool rates. Managers of all leagues invited to participate.

7. Discussion and possible motion regarding reservation policy for ball fields, reverse motion from October, after reviewing ordinance. Review and recommend other ordinance changes.

8. Review and revise lease agreement with Grove Society for land use for Baker Bldg.

9. Chair’s report on actions of City Committees & Common Council on items of interest to PRB.

10. Reports/Updates park projects/maintenance: Park Maintenance supervisor Ray Anderson.
a. Lake Leota Park
b. Franklin Park
c. Countryside Park
d. West Side Park
e. Other projects, if any

11. Aquatic Report: Aquatic Director Rick Hamacher.

12. Old Business
Advertising in park & American Legion use of shelter

13. New Business

14. Motion to Adjourn

15. Next meeting December 15, 2008, 6:00 p.m.




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Agenda; Evansville/Union Implementation Committee, Wed, November 19, 2008

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Evansville/Union Implementation Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 19th day of November 2008, at 6:00 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.


EVANSVILLE/UNION IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE
Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
Evansville City Hall

AGENDA

1. Call to Order

2. Roll & announce quorum

3. Accept Agenda as printed

4. Motion to waive the reading of the 10-15-08 minutes and accept as printed.

5. Land uses and maps, boundary agreements, utility maps.

6. Review Intergovernmental Agreement information from City Administrator

7. Miscellaneous items.

8. Next meeting date, December 17, 2008, 6:00 p.m., City Hall.

9. Motion to adjourn.
















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Agenda: Police Commission: Wed. Dec 10, 2008

Notice of Meeting and Agenda

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Please take notice that the next meeting of the Evansville Police Commission will take place on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers, 3rd Floor of the Evansville City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin.

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Roll call
Approval of minutes of April 7, 2008 Police Commission meeting
Citizen appearances
Chief’s report
5. Motion to approve eligibility list for full and part officers, discussion and vote.
6. Motion to grant permission to start another process at Chiefs discretion, discussion and vote.
7. Motion for approval of an amended Departmental Policy on hiring recommended by Chief, discussion and vote.
8. Motion for approval of Departmental Policy on promotions recommended by Chief, discussion and vote.
9. Motion for the Commission to convene in closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 19.85(1)(c) in order to discuss confidential information regarding candidates proposed for appointment by the Chief to fill vacant position(s), discussion, and vote on motion. Vote taken by roll call.

--Closed session—

10. Call to order, resume open session
11. Motion to approve the hiring of a new full time officer from list and part time officers from the eligibility list, discussion and vote.
12. Motion to approve the hiring of a candidate as Investigator, discussion and vote.
13. Motion to approve the hiring of a candidate as Lieutenant, discussion, and vote.
Adjournment
Respectfully Submitted:

Walter E. Shannon, Secretary

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Agenda; Public Works Meets Monday --Nov 10th ---Special Meeting

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Public Works Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the date, time, and place stated below. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

Public Works Committee
Special Meeting
Monday, November 10, 2008 at 4:30 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 Citizen appearances

5 Lake Leota –
A Review of bidding results and bidder qualifications.

B Discussion and possible motion to recommend to Common Council approval of hiring ____________________ as contractor for performing Lake Leota Restoration.

C Discussion and possible motion to recommend to Common Council approval of contract with Vierbicher Associates for project management and on-site engineering for Lake Leota Restoration.

6 Adjourn

Mason Braunschweig, Chair, Public Works Committee
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Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Agenda: Finance Committe: Thursday, Nov 6th, 2008

NOTICE: The regular meeting of the Finance and Labor Relations Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the date, time and place stated below. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

Finance and Labor Relations Committee
Regular Meeting
Thursday, November 6, 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 October 9, 2008, 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:
Lake Leota Dredging Project.
(1) Motion to recommend to Common Council revision to 2009 Operating Budget to include property tax levy for debt service for Lake Leota Dredging Project.

(2) Motion to recommend to Common Council Resolution 2008-23, Authorizing $2 Million Note Anticipation Notes for Lake Leota Dredging Project.

(3) Motion to recommend to Common Council Resolution 2008-24, Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures from Proceeds of Borrowing.

(4) Motion to recommend to Common Council recommendation to approve contract with Vierbicher Associates for project management and on-site engineering.

Discussion and possible motion regarding 2009-2013 Capital and 2009 Operating Budgets.


New Business:
Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Development Agreement with Matthias and Lisa James.

Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of City Administrator hiring contractor for Senior Services Coordinator.

Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Resolution 2008-22, Authorizing Application for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Development of a Senior/Community Center.

Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of agreement for Centrex (telephone) service.

Next Meeting: Thursday, December 4, at 5:00 (note early start).

Adjournment.

Tom Cothard, Chair
Finance & Labor Relations Committee


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Agenda: Town of Union: Nov 13th----Exceeding the Levy Limit; Wind Ordinance on agenda

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