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Monday, August 29, 2011

Eager Library Board of Trustees Meets August 30th

NOTICE

A regular meeting of the Eager Free Public Library Board of Trustees for the City of Evansville will be held on the 30th day of August, 2011, 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
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
5:30 p.m.
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 608/882-2260.


1. Call to order.

2. Approval of July minutes (attached).

3. August bills (roll call vote).

4. Discussion of personnel policy.

5. Eloise Eager excused to attend special ALS Board meeting.

6. Closed session: Upon proper motion and approval vote, the Library
Board will convene into closed session pursuant to the following
statutory exemption, Section 19.85 (1)c. Considering employment,
promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any
public employee over which the governmental body had jurisdiction or
exercises responsibility.

7. Librarian’s Report:

Discuss library trustee handbook (one chapter per meeting).
Discuss 2011 to-date budget.
Discuss 2012 budget, including capital budget.
Discuss concealed-carry implications.
Discuss possible Library evaluation by consultant.
Discuss Board bylaws.

8. Adjourn.

Next meeting: September 27, 2011.

Monday, August 15, 2011

Agenda; Economic Development: Tuesday, August 16, 2011

NOTICE

A regular meeting of the Economic Development 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 may be in attendance.

City of Evansville
Economic Development Committee
Tuesday, August 16, 2011, 5:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St. Evansville, WI

AGENDA

1. Call to order.

2. Roll call.

3. Motion to approve agenda

4. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the July 19, 2011 regular meeting and approve them as printed.

5. Citizen appearances, other than listed agenda items.

6. Chamber of Commerce report

7. Bridge Update and Downtown Promotion Idea report
8. Update on progress of Market Analysis Survey approved at July meeting

9. Discussion regarding Evansville Business Expo September 17, 1-5 pm

10. Discussion and possible motion regarding creation of Tourism subcommittee

11. Economic Development Committee 2012 Budget
a. Committee Budget
b. Marketing Budget
12. Meeting Reminder: next meeting September 20, 5:30 pm
13. Motion to adjourn.

Friday, August 5, 2011

Agenda: Evansville Common Council: Tuesday, Aug 9, 2011

Common Council

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, August 9, 2011, 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 July 12, 2011 regular meeting and the July 25, 2011 special meeting and to approve them as presented.

5. Citizen appearances

6. Reports of Committees
A. Youth Center Advisory Board Report

B. 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 Employment Contracts for non-represented employees.

(4). Motion to approve increase in property insurance deductible to $2500.

(5). Motion to approve Resolution 2011-13, Authorizing Borrowing from WPPI Energy.

(6). Fiscal Overview

C. Plan Commission Report

D. Public Safety Committee Report
(1). Motion to approve application for a Seat Belt Click It or Ticket Grant

(2). Motion to approve applying for a Body Armor Grant

E. Public Works Committee Report

F. Water & Light Committee Report

G. Economic Development Committee Report
(1). Motion to approve Resolution #2011-14, A Resolution of Cooperation

H. Redevelopment Authority Report

I. Parks and Recreation Board Report

J. Historic Preservation Commission Report

K. Fire District Report

L. Police Commission Report

M. Energy Independence Team Report

N. Library Board/Liaison Report

O. Board of Appeals Report

7. Unfinished Business
A. Second Reading and motion to approve Ordinance 2011-07, An Ordinance Revising Landscape Regulations. [Recommended by Plan Commission]

B. Second Reading and motion to approve Ordinance 2011-10, Stop Sign at Cortland and Orchard View. [Sponsors Jacobson and Hayes]

8. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor

9. Communications from the City Administrator

10. New Business

11. Introduction of New Ordinances
A. First Reading of Ordinance 2011-11 An Ordinance Relative to No Parking Zones. [Sponsors Fuchs and Braunschweig, in part, and Jacobson and Hayes, in part]

12. Meeting Reminders:
A. Joint meeting: Monday, August 22, 2011.
B. Next meeting: Regular meeting, Tuesday, September 13, 2011.

13. 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.

Agenda; Evansville Park Board: August 8, 2011

Notice
The regular meeting of the Evansville Park & Recreation Board will be held on the date and time stated below at City Hall, 31 S Madison St, 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
Monday, August 8th, 2011 – 6:00pm


AGENDA

1. Call to Order & Roll Call
2. Motion to approve Agenda as printed
3. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes from the June 13th & July 11th, 2011 meetings & approve them as presented
4. Citizen appearances, relating to Park & Recreation, but not listed as agenda items
5. Ante’s Cabin & Cannon relocation
6. Shoreline restoration – update, Wis Corps & Ante’s Fund
7. Skate area – behavior
8. Restoration of creekwalls
9. Pier – donor plaque
10. Ice skating
11. 2012 budget discussion
12. Aquatic Report
13. Chair’s report on items of interest and/or actions of City Committees & Common Council
14. Reports/Updates park projects/maintenance
15. Old Business
16. New Business
17. Motion to Adjourn


Next meeting Monday, September 12th, 2011 - 6:00 pm, City Hall

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Agenda: Evansville Finance Committee: Thursday, August 4, 2011

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, August 4, 2011, 6:30 p.m.
City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI

Note: 6:30 meeting time.

AGENDA
1. Call to order and roll call.

2. Approval of Agenda.

3. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the July 7, 2011, regular meeting and July 25, 2011, special 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: Teamsters 695 grievance arbitration.

B. Discussion: donations and fundraising policy.

C. Discussion: updating of City personnel policy / employee handbook.

8. New Business:
A. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Employment Contracts for non-represented employees.

B. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of an increase in insurance deductibles.

C. Discussion: 2012 budget.

D. Discussion regarding 2012 Finance budget

E. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Resolution #2011-13, Authorizing Borrowing from WPPI Energy.

9. Adjournment.

Mason Braunschweig, Chair

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, August 2, 2011

Agenda: Public Safety: Wed August 3, 2011

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 3rd day of August, 2011 at 6:30 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.


Public Safety Committee
Wednesday, August 3, 2011 6:30 P.M.
Regular Meeting
Evansville City Hall Council Room
31 S Madison Street

AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Motion to approve the July 6, 2011 regular meeting minutes as printed

5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed
6. Old Business-

a. Discussion regarding ordinance on snowmobile operation within the City of Evansville.

7. New Business

a. Motion to approve the Operator’s License application for:
1. Ronald A Walmer
2. Michelle L Sperry
3. Colleen Gransee
4. Samanta Jo Stayner

b. Discussion and possible motion to recommend to Common Council to amend ordinance on emergency parking in front of the EMS Building on West Church Street and create a 15 minute parking in the same area.

c. Discussion and possible motion to recommend to Common Council to create an ordinance related to concealed carry restrictions within the City of Evansville.

d. Discussion and possible motion to recommend to Common Council to approve applying for a Seat Belt Click It or Ticket Grant.

e. Discussion and possible motion to recommend to Common Council to approve applying for a Body Armor Grant.

f. Discussion regarding 2012 Police Department Budget.

g. Discussion regarding 2012 EMS Budget.

8. Evansville Police Report
9. Evansville Medical Service Report
10. Motion to adjourn

Dennis Wessels, 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.