Seek the High Ground

Search This Blog

"Flooding Was What We Expected": The Movie

The Wind of Change

Seek The High Ground

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Agenda: Water and Light: March 31 2010

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 31, 2010
Water & Light Shop, 15 Old Highway 92, Evansville, Wisconsin
5:30 pm

AGENDA
1. Roll call.
2. Approval of Agenda as printed.
3. Motion to approve February 24, 2010, Water & Light minutes.
4. Customer concerns.
5. Committee Reports:
a. Motion to approve Write-offs
6. Committee Reports: Superintendent Scott George.
a. Discussion on Park Ball Field Lights

7. WPPI Report.
a. Written report.

8. Old Business.

9. New Business.

10. Motion to adjourn.
Thomas Cothard Committee Chairman

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Agenda; Public Works; March 23, 2010

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 March 23rd, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
Public Works Shop, 535 South Madison Street, Evansville, WI
AGENDA
1. Call meeting to order.
2. Roll call
3. Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
4. Motion to approve the minutes from the February 23rd, 2010 regular meeting.
5. Citizen Appearances
6. Construction Updates
7. Site plan reviews
8. Communications from the City Engineer-
a. Discussion and possible motion to approve the bid for Main St./ Fourth St. utility work.
b. Discussion and possible motion regarding the posting of weight limits on the East Main St. Bridge.
9. Communications from the Public Works Director-
a. Discussion and possible motion regarding Emerald Ash Borer regulations and/or ordinance.
10. New Business-
11. Old Business-
a. Update: eminent domain action related to the South Sixth St. detention pond.
12. Parks and Recreation Report
13. Motion to adjourn meeting.
Mason Braunschweig, Chair Public Works Committee

Please turn off all cell phones during the meeting. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.

Monday, March 15, 2010

Agenda; Economic Development: Tuesday, March 16, 2010

NOTICE

A regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 16th day of March, 2010, 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 16, 2010, 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 February 16, 2009 meeting and approve as printed.

4 Citizen appearances, other than those items listed below.

5 Chamber of Commerce report.

6 Update: Council of Evansville Economic Development (CEED).

7 Update: Discover Wisconsin.

• Downtown preparation with CEED.

8 Discussion: Ideas for possible City economic stimulus programs.

9 Motion to adjourn.


Tony Wyse, Chair

Friday, March 12, 2010

Agenda; Park Board: Monday, March 15, 2010

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 15, 2010; 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 15, 2010 meetings & approve as printed.

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

5. Rod Courtier, SOLE, Concrete marker for Lake Leota.

6. Discussion on ball field lights and possible motion.

7. Chair’s report on actions of City Committees & Common Council on items of interest.

8. Reports/Updates park projects/maintenance

9. Aquatic Report

a. Hiring Employees
b. Park Store

10. Landscape design – take action on design plan

11. Antes Fund – how to use funds

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. Motion to Adjourn

15. Next meeting April 19, 2010, 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Agenda; Committee of the Whole; Sat. March 13, 2010

Common Council
Special Meeting as Committee of the Whole
Saturday, March 13, 2010, 8:30 a.m.
Fire Hall, 425 Water Street, Evansville, WI

Agenda
1. Call to order

2. Roll call

3. Approval of agenda

4. Motion to defer the reading of the minutes of March 9, 2010, regular meeting to the next regular meeting.

5. Citizen appearances

6. Discussion on near-term and long-term issues.
A. Financial.
(1). General Overview.

B. Public Safety.
(1). Police Accreditation.
(2). Fire Department.
(3). Countywide Radio System.

C. Infrastructure.
(1). Completed projects.
(2). East Main Street Bridge.
(3). Liberty Street.
(4). Roundabouts and/or passing lane.

D. Facilities.
(1). Landscaping Plan.
(2). Energy Independence Plan.
(3). Library Expansion.

E. Planning.
(1). Highway 14 Corridor.
(2). Smart Growth Plan.

F. Staffing.
(1). Union Contracts.
(2). Professional and Service Contracts.

7. Motion to approve Resolution 2010-05, Commending Tom Cothard for his Service to the City of Evansville.

8. Motion to adjourn.

Sandra J. Decker, Mayor
Requests for persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be made to the Clerk’s office by calling 882-2266 with as much advance notice as possible.
Please turn off all cell phones while the meeting is in session. Thank you.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Agenda; Revised: Historic Pres: March 2010

NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Evansville will be held on the 10th day of March, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., at City Hall, 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin, or alternate location.  Notice is further given that any members of the City Council or the Mayor might be in attendance. 

Evansville Historic Preservation Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
3rd Floor, City Hall
7:00pm
***First Draft***

Call to Order, Chair. Rich Modaff
Roll Call
Motion to waive reading of the February 17, 2010 minutes and approve them as read.
Applications – Appearances
a. 209 W. Main Street Amato (Miller) − Addition
b. 1 E. Main Street Davis – Store Front Renovations
c. 116 Grove Street Sinshack − Roof
d. 210 W. Main Street Mygatt Group LLC (Farnsworth) – Roof
e. 31 S Madison Street City of Evansville – Replace Lower Windows
Old Business
f. Discussion and Review HP Ordinances − John Decker
New Business
g. The Coalition for Full Funding of the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF)
Administrative
h. Grove Society, John Decker
i. Baker Building Update
ii. Meeting
i. Management of HPC Documents and Records
j. Landmark & Historic District Discussions
i. Discussion of Retaining Services for National Register Nomination Process
ii. Discussion of Additional Historic Districts, John Decker
1. Grove Street Historic District
2. South First Street Historic District
iii. Discussion of Historic Landmarks, John Decker
1. Special Properties
iv. Plaque Program Applications
k. Remembrance Day Planning, John Decker
Other Business
l. Correspondences
m. Comments and Concerns
Adjournment
Next Meeting Date: 4/21/10
RDM Friday, March 05, 2010

Monday, March 8, 2010

Agenda; March Common Council: Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Common Council

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 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 9, 2010, regular meeting and to approve them as presented.

5. Citizen appearances
A. Youth Center Advisory Board Report

6. Reports of Committees
A. Finance and Labor Relations Committee Report
(1). Motion to accept the Water & Light bills as presented.

(2). Motion to accept the City bills as presented.

(3). Motion to approve Renewable Energy Purchase Agreement with WPPI Energy for Wind Turbine Installation

(4). Motion to approve Resolution 2010-04, Approving Loan Agreement with WPPI Energy for Wind Turbine Installation.

B. Plan Commission Report
(1). Motion to approve Final Plat for Brown School Subdivision

C. Public Safety Committee Report

D. Public Works Committee Report

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

L. Evansville-Union Implementation Committee Report

M. Energy Independence Team Report

N. Library Board/Liaison Report

7. Unfinished Business
A. Second reading and motion to adopt Ordinance 2010-01, Amending Sanitary Sewer Use and User Charge System. [Sponsors Braunschweig and Ringhand].

8. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor
A. Motion to waive the seven day notice for citizen appointments.
(1). Motion to approve the mayoral appointment of Kyle Allen, 15747 W Holt Road, Brooklyn, WI (Evansville School District) to a six-week term to the Evansville Youth Center Advisory Board
B. Report on Legislative Issues

9. Communications from the City Administrator
A. Discover Wisconsin Updates

10. New Business

11. Introduction of New Ordinances
A. First Reading of Ordinance 2010-02, Amending the Zoning Code Related to Landscaping, Signs and Parking. [Sponsors Braunschweig and Roberts]
B. First Reading of Ordinance 2010-03, Amending Municipal Code Chapter 48 Related to Erosion Control. [Sponsors Braunschweig and Roberts]
C. First Reading of Ordinance 2010-04, Regulating the Use of Dumpsters. [Sponsors Braunschweig and Culbertson]

12. Eminent Domain Proceedings.
A. Motion to move to closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(e) to deliberate the purchase of public properties.

B. In open session: Possible motion regarding the purchase of public properties.

13. Employee Evaluation
A. Motion to meet in closed session per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c) to discuss City Administrator performance evaluation, contract, and wages, and to subsequently reconvene in open session.

B. In open session: Motion to approve 3% salary increase for the City Administrator, retroactive to January 1, 2010.

14. Meeting Reminders:
A. Committee of the whole meeting Saturday, March 13 at the Fire Station, 425 Water Street. Meeting to start at 8:30 a.m. and to end no later than 12:00 noon.

15. Adjournment

Sandra J. Decker, Mayor

Requests for persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be made to the Clerk’s office by calling 882-2266 with as much advance notice as possible.

Please turn off all cell phones while the meeting is in session. Thank you.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Agenda; Finance: March 2010

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 4, 2010, 5:30 p.m.
City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI


AGENDA
1. Call to order and roll call.

2. Approval of Agenda.

3. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the February 4, 2010, meeting and approve as printed.

4. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed.

5. Motion to accept the W&L bills as presented.

6. Motion to accept the City bills as presented.

7. Unfinished Business:
A. Discussion: Purchasing Policy.

8. New Business:
A. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Renewable Energy Purchase Agreement with WPPI Energy for Wind Turbine Installation.

B. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Resolution 2010-02, Approving Loan Agreement with WPPI Energy for Wind Turbine Installation.

C. Motion to approve filling of vacant Youth Baseball Coordinator position.

D. Motion to approve investment of $250,000 of general fund balance in ten-month certificate of deposit (CD) with Union Bank & Trust.

E. Motion to meet in closed session per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c) to discuss City Administrator performance evaluation, contract, and wages, and to subsequently reconvene in open session.

F. Possible motion(s) relative to recommendations to the Common Council regarding City Administrator contract and wages.

9. Adjournment.

Tom Cothard, Chair
Finance & Labor Relations Committee


Requests for persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be made to the City Clerk’s office by calling 882-2266 with as much advance notice as possible.
Please turn off all cell phones while the meeting is in session. Thank you.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Agenda: Revised; Public Safety : Wednesday: Mar 3, 2020

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 3rd day of March, 2010 at 6:00 p.m., on the 3rd floor of City Hall, 31 S Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

Public Safety Committee
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 6:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting
Evansville Council Chambers
31 S Madison Street
Evansville WI 53536

REVISED-AGENDA

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Motion to approve the February 3, 2010 regular meeting minutes as printed
5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed
6. Evansville Police Report
7. Evansville Medical Service Report
8. Old Business
A. Discussion and possible motion regarding the Snowmobile Trail within the City of Evansville city limits.
9. New Business
A. Discussion and possible motion to recommend to Common Council to amend the ordinance regarding no parking restrictions on West Church Street in front of the Police (10 W Church) Building and the EMS/Police Building (22 W Church).
10. Motion to adjourn


Diane Roberts, Chairperson

Requests for persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be made to the Clerk’s office by calling 882-2266 with as much advance notice as possible.
Please turn off all cell phones while the meeting is in session. Thank you.

Monday, March 1, 2010

Agenda; Public Safety: Wednesday, March 3, 2010: 6PM

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 3rd day of March, 2010 at 6:00 p.m., on the 3rd floor of City Hall, 31 S Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

Public Safety Committee
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 6:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting
Evansville Council Chambers
31 S Madison Street
Evansville WI 53536

AGENDA

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Motion to approve the February 3, 2010 regular meeting minutes as printed
5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed
6. Evansville Police Report
7. Evansville Medical Service Report
8. Old Business
A. Discussion and possible motion regarding the Snowmobile Trail within the City of Evansville city limits.
9. New Business -None
10. Motion to adjourn


Diane Roberts, Chairperson

Requests for persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be made to the Clerk’s office by calling 882-2266 with as much advance notice as possible.
Please turn off all cell phones while the meeting is in session. Thank you.