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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Agenda; Revised: Public Safety: April 1, 2009

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 1st day of April, 2009 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.

Public Safety Committee
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 6:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting
Evansville City Hall Council Room
31 S Madison Street

AGENDA

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Motion to approve the March 4, 2009 regular meeting minutes as printed
4. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed
5. Evansville Police Report
6. Evansville Medical Service Report
7. Old Business
a. Discussion and motion on the reconsideration of Operator’s License application for Alyssa Calkins.
8. New Business
a. Motion to approve Provisional/Operator License Application(s):
1) Tracy L Hawkinson `
b. Discussion regarding the snowmobile trails that run through the City of Evansville city limits with appearance from Russell Jeske of the Evansville Snowmobile Club.

c. Friday Night Co-Ed Softball League
d. Discussion of July 4th Celebration by Fourth of July Committee.

e. Evansville Community Partnership presentation regarding a Public Art Event and Display

f. Motion to recommend to council the Proclamation for EMS Week in May.

g. Discussion regarding COPS Recovery Hiring Program Grant application.

h. Discussion regarding the new Police Department Building Remodel with update on Project Managers contract and finding of architect.

i. Discussion and/or consideration of adopting an Ordinance that would regulate the Harboring of Minor Runaways.

j. Discussion and possible motion for the sale of Police Department Ammunition.

9. Motion to adjourn

Diane Roberts, Chairperson
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Friday, March 27, 2009

Agenda; Public Safety: Wednesday April 1st--6PM

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 1st day of April, 2009 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.

Public Safety Committee
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 6:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting
Evansville City Hall Council Room
31 S Madison Street

AGENDA

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Motion to approve the March 4, 2009 regular meeting minutes as printed
4. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed
5. Evansville Police Report
6. Evansville Medical Service Report
7. Old Business
a. Discussion and motion on the reconsideration of Operator’s License application for Alyssa Calkins.
8. New Business
a. Motion to approve Provisional/Operator License Application(s):
1) Tracy L Hawkinson `
b. Discussion regarding the snowmobile trails that run through the City of Evansville city limits with appearance from Russell Jeske of the Evansville Snowmobile Club.

c. Friday Night Co-Ed Softball League
d. Discussion of July 4th Celebration by Fourth of July Committee.

e. Evansville Community Partnership presentation regarding a Public Art Event and Display

f. Motion to recommend to council the Proclamation for EMS Week in May.

g. Discussion regarding COPS Recovery Hiring Program Grant application.

h. Discussion regarding the new Police Department Building Remodel with update on Project Managers contract and finding of architect.

i. Discussion and/or consideration of adopting an Ordinance that would regulate the Harboring of Minor Runaways.

9. Motion to adjourn

Diane Roberts, Chairperson
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Agenda: Revised; Water and Light; March 2009

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, March 25, 2009
Water & Light Shop, 15 Old Highway 92, Evansville, Wisconsin
7:00 pm

Agenda-REVISED
1. Roll call.

2. Motion to approve February 25, 2009, Water & Light minutes.

3. Customer concerns.

4. Committee Reports: Chairman Thomas Cothard.

5. Committee Reports: Superintendent Scott George.

6. WPPI Report.
a. Written report.

7. Energy Independence Team

8. Old Business.
a. Discussion on the Final Payout of the Madison Street Project

9. New Business.
a. Fiscal Policies and Procedures:
i. Utility Services Transfer Form (Owner and Owner/Tenant).
ii. Utility Transfers.
iii. Deferred Payment Agreements.
iv. Customer Deposits.

10. Motion to adjourn.
Thomas Cothard Committee Chairman

Monday, March 23, 2009

Agenda; Water and Light: March 2009

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, March 25, 2009
Water & Light Shop, 15 Old Highway 92, Evansville, Wisconsin
7:00 pm

Agenda
1. Roll call.

2. Motion to approve February 25, 2009, Water & Light minutes.

3. Customer concerns.

4. Committee Reports: Chairman Thomas Cothard.

5. Committee Reports: Superintendent Scott George.

6. WPPI Report.
a. Written report.

7. Energy Independence Team.

8. New Business.
a. Fiscal Policies and Procedures:
i. Utility Services Transfer Form (Owner and Owner/Tenant).
ii. Utility Transfers.
iii. Deferred Payment Agreements.
iv. Customer Deposits.

9. Motion to adjourn.
Thomas Cothard Committee Chairman

Friday, March 13, 2009

Agenda; Economic Development: March 2009

NOTICE

A regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 17th day of March 2009, at 5:30 p.m., at City Hall, 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council may be in attendance.

City of Evansville
Economic Development Committee
Tuesday, March 17, 2009, 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 January 20, 2009 regular meeting and approve as printed.

4. Motion to waive reading of the minutes of February 17, 2009 regular meeting and approve as printer.

5. Citizen appearances, other than those items listed below.

6. Chamber of Commerce report.

7. Update on Welcome Signs.

8. Update on I&E Club.

9. Report on CEAP Workshop.

10. New Business

11. Motion to Adjourn.



Tony Wyse, Chair



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Thursday, March 12, 2009

Agenda: Park Board: Monday March 16, 2009

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.

City of Evansville, Wisconsin
Park & Recreation Board Regular Monthly Meeting
Evansville City Hall Council Chambers
Monday, March 16, 2009; 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 February 16, 2009 meeting & approve as printed.

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

5. SOLE Committee report.

a. Sherry Savchuk presenting a memorial plan for the Park

6. Update on Lake Leota Grand Reopening Event.

7. Discussion and possible motion to establish/reestablish policy regarding park
equipment/memorial donations.

8. Update on Wetland Shoreland restoration with the assistance of John Gishnock, Formecology, and Carl Korfmacher, Applied Ecological Services.

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

12. Aquatic Report: Aquatic Director Rick Hamacher.

a. Discussion and motion to approve low income swimming passes
b. Update on Virginia Graeme Baker Act

13. Old Business
Advertising in park.

14 New Business

15. Motion to Adjourn

16. Next meeting April 20, 2009, 6:00 p.m.

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Agenda: Evansville/Union Implementation Committee--March 18,2009

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Evansville/Union Implementation 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.



EVANSVILLE/UNION IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE
Wednesday, March 18, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
Evansville City Hall

AGENDA


1. Call to Order

2. Roll call & announce quorum

3. Accept Agenda as printed

4. Motion to waive the reading of the February 18, 2009, minutes and accept as printed.

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

6. Miscellaneous items.

7. Next meeting date April 22, 2009, 6:00 p.m., City Hall.

9. Motion to adjourn.


















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Sunday, March 8, 2009

Agenda; Evansville School Board Meets Monday, March 9, 2009 5:30PM

EVANSVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, March 9, 2009
5:30 p.m.
Theodore Robinson Intermediate School LMC
420 S. Fourth Street
Note, public notice of this meeting given by posting at the District Office, Levi Leonard Elementary School
Office, Theodore Robinson Intermediate School Office, J.C. McKenna Middle School Office, High School
Office, Evansville School District Web Site: Evansville.k12.wi.us, and by forwarding the agenda to the
Evansville Review, M&I Bank, Union Bank & Trust and Eager Free Public Library
Mission Statement: The Evansville Community School District, in active partnership with
families and the community, will provide a positive learning environment that challenges all
students to achieve personal excellence and become contributing citizens of the world
community.
I. Roll Call: Michael Pierick Tina Rossmiller Dennis Hatfield Sharon Skinner
Melissa Hammann Kathi Swanson Jeff Herbers
II. Public Announcements/Upcoming Events:
• Back to School Days – August 13 and 19.
• Kindergarten Screener – March 18, 19, and 20.
• Marilyn Brink – SPARC Award.
III. Public Presentations. Regarding Items Not on the Agenda. Items Related to the Agenda
Presented at This Time if the Citizen Needs to Leave.
IV. District Administrator Report – Alternative Education Grant and Employability Skills.
V. Principals'/Administrators' Report – Staff Development, Celebrate, Gifts/Donations, and the
Arts.
VI. Information & Discussion:
A. Presentation on the School Forest.
B. Presentation of Evansville High Mileage Vehicle (HMV) Field Trip.
C. Reports to Board.
D. Presentation by Joe Francis, Director of Buildings & Grounds.
E. Facilities and Transportation Committee Report.
a. Building Trades House Project.
F. Finance Committee Report and Budget Update.
a. Update on Program Based Budget Process and Leases.
G. First Reading of Policies: #640-State and Federal Aid Eligibility Determination; #651-
Revenues From State and Federal Tax Sources; #652-Revenues From Investments; #653-
Revenues From School Owned Real Estate; #654-Grants and Gifts From Private Sources;
#657.2-Student Financial Aid; and #661-Depository And Disbursement of District Funds.
VII. Business (Action Items):
A. Approval of Evansville High Mileage Vehicle (HMV) Field Trip.
B. Acceptance and Approval of Staff Retirements.
C. Approval of Co-Curricular Contracts (Track and Softball).
D. Approval of Teacher Letters of Intent.
E. Approval of Layoffs and Non Renewal of Teacher Contracts.
F. Approval of Open Enrollment Applications.
G. Approval of Policies: #425-Enrollment of and Services Available to District Students Who
Attend Private, Parochial or Home Based School; #630-Tax and Debit Limitations; #632-
Short-Term Borrowing; #657-Student Fees, Fines and Charges; and #842-Donation and
Memorial Signage.
H. Approval of February Regular and Public Hearing Meeting Minutes.
I. Approval of February Bills and Receipts.
VIII. Set Next Agenda.
IX. Upcoming Meeting Dates:
• Facilities and Transportation Committee Meeting – March 9, 4:00 pm, District Office.
• Policy Committee Meeting – March 17, 8:00 am, District Office.
• Budget Finance Committee Meeting – March 16, 6:30 pm, TRIS LMC.
• Negotiations – Food Service – March 19, 2:30 pm, District Office.
• Negotiations – EEA (Teacher) – March 17, 3:30 pm, District Office.
X. Executive Session – Under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c)(e)(f)(g) to Discuss Negotiations and
District Administrator Contract.
XI. Adjourn.
This notice may be supplemented with additions to the agenda that come to the attention of the Board prior to the meeting. A final
agenda will be posted and provided to the media no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting or no later than 2 hours prior to the meeting
in the event of an emergency.
Persons needing special accommodations or more specific information about the agenda items should call 882-5224, Ext. 3387, at least
24 hours prior to the meeting.
Posted: 3/4/09
Reposted: 3/5/09

Friday, March 6, 2009

Agenda; Common Council Meets Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009

Common Council

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 10, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI

Agenda

1. Call to order

2. Roll call

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the February 10, 2009 regular meeting and to approve them as presented.

5. Citizen appearances
A. Introduction of officers and recent promotions at Evansville Police Department.

6. Reports of Committees
A. Plan Commission Report

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

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

(3). Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of community/senior services coordinator contract.

(4). Motion to approve Resolution 2009-03, Providing for Sale of $1,365,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds.

C. Public Safety Committee Report
(1). Update: Police Department Building Remodeling.

D. Public Works Committee Report
(1). Update: Lake Leota Dredging Project.

(2). Update: Wastewater Treatment Plant.

(3). Main Street Reconstruction: 2008 Project of the Year Award for Transportation Project Under $5 Million from the Wisconsin Chapter of American Public Works Association.

(4). Motion to refer potential acquisition of land for location of waterway to Plan Commission per to Wisconsin Statutes 62.23(5).

(5). Motion to approve Resolution 2009-04, Authorizing Application to the Community Rating System.

E. Water & Light Committee Report

F. Economic Development Committee Report

G. Parks and Recreation Board Report
(1). Motion to approve Resolution 2009-05, Authorizing Submittal of a State Grant Application and Subsequent Appropriation of City Funds for a Lake Protection Grant.

H. Historic Preservation Commission Report

I. Fire District Report

J. Police Commission Report

K. Evansville-Union Implementation Committee Report

L. Youth Center Advisory Board

7. Unfinished Business

8. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor
A. Report on APPA Legislative Rally.

B. Report on US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration Community Economic Adjustment Program Workshop.

9. Communications from the City Administrator

10. New Business

11. Introduction of New Ordinances
A. First reading of Ordinance 2009-02, Adopting Amendments to the City of Evansville Zoning Ordinance. [sponsors Roberts and Braunschweig]

12. Motion to adjourn


Sandra J. Decker, Mayor

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Thursday, March 5, 2009

Agenda: Finance: Thursday March 5, 2009

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, March 5, 2009, 5:30 p.m.
City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI

AGENDA
1. Call to order.

2. Roll call.

3. Approval of Agenda.

4. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the February 5, 2009, meeting and approve as printed.

5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed.

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

7. Motion to approve the City bills and authorize their payment.

8. Unfinished Business:
A. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of community/senior services coordinator contract.

9. New Business:
A. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Resolution 2009-03, Providing for Sale of $1,365,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds.

B. Update on Police Department Building Remodeling.

10. Adjournment.

Tom Cothard, Chair
Finance & Labor Relations Committee

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Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Agenda: Public Safety: Revised: Wed. March 4, 2009

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 4th day of March, 2009 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.

Public Safety Committee
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 6:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting
Evansville City Hall Council Room
31 S Madison Street

AGENDA-Revised

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Motion to approve the February 4, 2009 regular meeting minutes as printed
4. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed
5. Evansville Police Report
6. Evansville Medical Service Report
7. Old Business
8. New Business
a. Motion to approve Provisional/Operator License Application(s): None
b. Motion to accept Certificate of Liability Insurance from and authorize Fireworks Display Permit to Evansville Lions Club for the 4th of July Celebration.

c. Discussion regarding the snowmobile trails that run through the City of Evansville city limits.

d. Discussion regarding the new Police Department Building Remodel.


9. Motion to adjourn



Diane Roberts, Chairperson



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Monday, March 2, 2009

Agenda: Public Safety: Wed. March 4, 2009--6PM

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 4th day of March, 2009 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.

Public Safety Committee
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 6:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting
Evansville City Hall Council Room
31 S Madison Street

AGENDA

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Motion to approve the February 4, 2009 regular meeting minutes as printed
4. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed
5. Evansville Police Report
6. Evansville Medical Service Report
7. Old Business
8. New Business
a. Motion to approve Provisional/Operator License Application(s): None
b. Motion to accept Certificate of Liability Insurance from and authorize Fireworks Display Permit to Evansville Lions Club for the 4th of July Celebration.

c. Discussion regarding the snowmobile trails that run through the City of Evansville city limits.

9. Motion to adjourn



Diane Roberts, Chairperson




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