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Monday, December 17, 2012

Agenda:Eager Library: Dec

NOTICE A regular meeting of the Eager Free Public Library Board of Trustees for the City of Evansville will be held on the 18th day of December, 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 Wednesday, December 19, 2012 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 the library at 608/882-2260. 1. Call to order. 2. Approval of all November meeting minutes. Open session minutes from 11/28 (attached). Closed session minutes from 12/8 (available at time of approval). 3. December bills (roll call vote). 4. Librarian’s Report Budget update & Circulation statistics Programming update Building Maintenance -Fireplace Bill Payment Assistant Director 5. Old Business Fidelity Account Gift Policy No Build Easement 6. New Business: City Liaison’s Report Treasurer’s Report Strategic Planning 7. Adjourn. Next meeting: January 22, 2013.

Friday, December 7, 2012

November 2012 Discussion of Administration duties noted

(Ed.note: This is a section of the November, 2012 Common Council Minutes:) (1). Discussion on Administration Office including the draft City Administrator/Finance Director position description, changes to City Code, and the proposed updated organization chart. Many duties of the combined position will be delegated to the Community Development Director and to the current office staff. Wietecha reported that the city received 20 applications for the Community Development Director position. The selection panel will consist of Mayor Decker as chair of the Plan Commission, Jim Brooks as chair of the Economic Development Committee, Mason Braunschweig as Council President, Paul Benjamin from the Rock County Planning Department, Dave Olsen from Baker Manufacturing, and himself. Interviews will be conducted after Thanksgiving.

November Council Minutes reflect Budget Hearing

A. Public Hearing on the 2013 Operating Budget. Wietecha directed Council to his memo outlining the adjustments proposed for the budget ordinance. He noted that there is a $2,735 “placeholder” in the expenses to keep the budget balanced. Jacobson asked if the new fire truck was included in the budget and Wietecha responded that the dollar amount in the city’s budget for the Fire District is the amount from their budget. Hayes received clarification that there is no new squad budgeted for the Police Department but the cameras are included. Decker opened the public hearing at 6:43 p.m. There were no public comments and Decker closed the public hearing at 6:44 p.m. Braunschweig thanked city staff for their work on the budget. He added that the Council has been doing a good job on the budgets, something not common in other municipalities. Decker suggested using the $2,735 for either the rail study, as the amount budgeted will be short, or for the purchase of trees to replace the ash trees that will need to be removed due to the emerald ash borer. Braunschweig presented the second reading and made a motion, seconded by Hayes to approve Ordinance 2012-13, Adopting 2013 Operating and Capital Budgets and Setting Tax Levies.

Agenda: Evansville Common Council: Tues Dec 11,2012

Common Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 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 November 13, 2012, regular meeting and to approve them as presented. 5. Civility reminder. 6. Citizen appearances A. Evansville Grove Society: Sally Hardy Eager Award. 7. Reports of Committees A. Library Board Report B. Youth Center Advisory Board Report C. Finance and Labor Relations Committee Report (1). Motion to accept the City and Water & Light bills as presented. (2). Motion to approve Resolution 2012-19, Resolution Providing for the Sale of $2,895,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes. (3). Motion to approve internal funding for purchase of new plow truck in amount of $148,000. (4). Motion to renew engagement of Consigny Law Firm, SC as City Attorney for two years through December 31, 2014, at an hourly rate of $130. (5). Motion to approve engagement of Johnson Block and Company, Inc. for independent financial audit for year ending December 31, 2012. (6). Discussion: Administration Office. a. Draft: City Administrator / Finance Director position description. b. Draft: organization chart update. D. Plan Commission Report E. Public Safety Committee Report (1). Motion to approve acknowledgement and consent for assignment of Assignment, Assumption, and Collection Services Agreement from Lifeline Systems, Inc. dba Lifequest to Life Line Billing Services, LLC dba LifeQuest Solutions. F. Public Works Committee Report (1). Motion to approve Eagle Scout project (rostrum and flagpoles) in Maple Hill Cemetery. G. Water & Light Committee Report H. Economic Development Committee Report I. Redevelopment Authority Report J. Parks and Recreation Board Report K. Historic Preservation Commission Report L. Fire District Report M. Police Commission Report N. Energy Independence Team Report O. Board of Appeals Report 8. Unfinished Business A. Second Reading and motion to approve Ordinance 2012-18, Amending Chapter 130 of the Municipal Code Relative to Agricultural Zoning. [Recommended by Plan Commission]. B. Second Reading and motion to approve Ordinance 2012-19, Amending Chapter 130 of the Municipal Code Relative to Annexation. [Recommended by Plan Commission]. C. Second Reading and motion to approve Ordinance 2012-20, Amending Chapter 16 of the Municipal Code Relative to Annexation. [Recommended by Plan Commission]. 9. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor A. Mayoral Proclamation in Appreciation of Dennis Cooper. B. Mayoral Proclamation in Appreciation of Nate Edwards. 10. Communications from the City Administrator A. Motion to approve Agreement Between City of Evansville and Nicole L. Sidoff for community development director. B. Performance reviews. 11. New Business 12. Introduction of New Ordinances A. First Reading of Ordinance 2012-21, Amending Chapter 62 of the Municipal Code Relating to Historic Preservation. [Sponsors: Alderpersons Ladick and Brooks]. B. First Reading of Ordinance 2012-22, Amending Chapter 14 of the Municipal Code Relative to Animal Impoundment. [Sponsors: Alderpersons Brooks and Manring]. C. First Reading of Ordinance 2012-23, Amending Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code Relative to Liquor Store Morning Operating Hours. [Sponsors: Alderpersons Hayes and Fuchs]. D. First Reading of Ordinance 2012-24, Amending Chapter 82 of the Municipal Code Relative to Disturbance of the Peace with a Motor Vehicle. [Sponsors: Alderpersons Hayes and Fuchs]. E. First Reading of Ordinance 2012-25, Amending Chapter 122 of the Municipal Code Relative to No Parking Zones. [Sponsors: Alderpersons Jacobson and Fuchs]. F. First Reading of Ordinance 2012-26, Amending Chapter 122 of the Municipal Code Relative to Abandoned Vehicles. [Sponsors: Alderpersons Hayes and Jacobson]. G. First Reading of Ordinance 2012-27, Amending Chapter 122 of the Municipal Code Relative to Winter Parking Restrictions. [Sponsors: Alderpersons Hayes and Jacobson]. 13. Meeting Reminder: A. Regular Meeting: Tuesday, January 8, 6:30 pm, City Hall. 14. 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, December 5, 2012

Agenda:Finance: 12/5/2012

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, December 6, 2012, 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 November 8, 2012, regular meeting and to approve as printed. 4. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed. 5. Motion to accept the City and Water & Light bills as presented. 6. Unfinished Business: A. Discussion: Administration Office. 1) Draft: City Administrator / Finance Director position description. 2) Draft: organization chart update. 3) Update: Community Development Director hiring. B. Motion to recommend to Common Council to renew engagement of Consigny Law Firm, SC as City Attorney for two years through December 31, 2014, at an hourly rate of $130. 7. New Business: 1) Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of internal funding for purchase of new plow truck in amount of $148,000. 2) Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Resolution 2012-19, Resolution Providing for the Sale of $2,895,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes. 3) Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of engagement of Johnson Block and Company, Inc. for independent financial audit for year ending December 31, 2012. 4) Motion to approve hiring Customer Service Clerk (vacant position). 8. Adjournment. Mason Braunschweig, Chair

Monday, December 3, 2012

Agenda: Public Safety: Wed, Dec 5, 2012

NOTICE The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 5th day of December, 2012 at 6:30 p.m., at Common Council Chambers, 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance. Public Safety Committee Wednesday, December 5, 2012 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Common Council Chambers 31 South Madison Street AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Motion to approve the November 7, 2012 meeting minutes as printed 5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed 6. Old Business- 7. New Business a. Motion to approve the Operator’s License application(s) for: 1. Troy R Hinkel 2. Laura L Bowman b. Discussion and possible action related to “Wheel Against the Weeds” bicycle ride scheduled May 11, 2013. c. Discussion and possible motion regarding the hours of sale on Liquor Retail Sales Ordinance. d. Discussion and update to create an eligibility list for promotion of Police Sergeant e. Discussion and possible motion to create an ordinance on disorderly conduct with a Motor Vehicle. f. Discussion and possible motion regarding parking on Railroad Street. g. Discussion and motion to recommend to Common Council the approval of the name change/partner to Life Quest. h. Discussion and possible motion regarding Ordinance Sec.122-191. Abandonment prohibited. i. Discussion and possible motion regarding Ordinance Sec. 122-126. Winter Parking Restrictions. j. Discussion of the capital and operating budgets 8. Evansville Police Report 9. Evansville Medical Service Report 10. Motion to adjourn Barbara Jacobson, 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.