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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Agenda; Library Board: Tues, Jan 31, 2012

NOTICE A regular meeting of the Eager Free Public Library Board of Trustees for the City of Evansville will be held on the 31st day of January, 2012, 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, January 31, 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 Kathi Kemp at 608/882-2260. 1. Call to order. 2. Approval of December meeting minutes (attached). 3. January bills (roll call vote). 4. Librarian’s Report: Discuss 2012 budget, materials acquisition. Discuss 2011 circulation statistics and materials acquisition. Discuss possibility of cashing in CD/transferring to savings/signature cards. Discuss upcoming Library programs and 2011 program statistics. Discuss replacement for Assistant Director. Discuss personnel policy. Discuss community survey. Discuss lawn maintenance/snow removal. 5. 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. 6. Adjourn. Next meeting: Feb. 28, 2012.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Agenda: Water and light: Wed, Jan 25, 2012

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, January 25, 2012 Water & Light Shop, 15 Old Highway 92, Evansville, Wisconsin 5:30 p.m. AGENDA 1. Roll call. 2. Motion to approve Agenda as printed. 3. Motion to waive the reading and approve December 28, 2011, Water & Light minutes as printed. 4. Customer concerns. Discussion and possible motions for billing adjustments. 5. Committee Reports: Chairperson Jim Brooks a. Reminder of Customers First Coalition power breakfast and Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin legislative rally on 2/15 b. Reminder of upcoming ERGS Tour 4/19 6. Superintendent Report. 7. WPPI Report. a. No written report. 8. Old Business. 9. New Business. a. Discussion of proposed Ordinance 2012-04 Amending Chapter 126 of the Municipal Code, Relative to Cross Connections b. Discussion of job descriptions for open Lineman and Foreman positions and posting of open position. 10. Motion to adjourn. Jim Brooks Committee Chairperson FIRST READING CITY OF EVANSVILLE ORDINANCE 2012-04 Amending Chapter 126 of the Municipal Code, Relative to Cross Connections The Common Council of the City of Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin, do hereby ordain as follows: Chapter 126, Article III, Division 3, Cross Connections, shall be amended as follows: DIVISION 3. CROSS CONNECTIONS Sec. 126-221. Purpose of division. The provisions of Wis. Admin. Code § NR 811.09810.15 and Wis. Admin. Code § COMM 82.41SPS 382.41 require protection of the public water system from contaminants due to backflow of contaminants through the water service connection, and the state department of natural resources and department of health and family services require the maintenance of a continuing program of cross connection control which will systematically and effectively prevent the contamination of all potable water systems. Therefore, this division is created to prevent such contamination. (Code 1986, § 13.06(1)) Sec. 126-222. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Cross connection means any physical connection or arrangement between two otherwise separate systems, one of which contains potable water from the city water system, and the other water from a private source, water of unknown or questionable safety, or steam, gases or chemicals, whereby there may be a flow from one system to the other, the direction of flow depending on the pressure differential between the two systems. (Code 1986, § 13.06(2)) Sec. 126-223. Cross connections prohibited. No person shall establish or permit to be established or maintain or permit to be maintained any unprotected cross connection. No interconnection shall be established whereby potable water from a private, auxiliary or emergency water supply other than the regular public water supply of the city may enter the city's supply or distribution system, unless such private, auxiliary or emergency water supply and the method of connection and use of such supply have been approved by the city water utility and by the state department of natural resources in accordance with Wis. Admin. Code § NR 811.09(2).Cross connections shall be protected as required in Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 382.41. (Code 1986, § 13.06(3)) Sec. 126-224. Inspections. a). The water utility superintendent shall cause inspections to be made of all properties served by the public water system where cross connections with the public water system are possible. The frequency of inspections and reinspections based on potential health hazards involved shall be as established by the utilities utility and as approved by the state department of natural resources.as required in Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 382.41. b). Upon presentation of credentials, a representative of the water utility shall have the right to request entry, at any reasonable time, to property served by a connection to the public water system for the purpose of inspecting the property for unprotected cross connections. Refusing entry to such utility representative shall be sufficient cause for the water utility to discontinue water service to the property, as provided under Sec. 126-225. If entry is refused, a special inspection warrant may be obtained under Wisconsin Statutes, Section 66.0119. c). Any unprotected cross connection identified by the inspection shall be promptly corrected. Failure to promptly correct an unprotected cross connection shall be sufficient cause for the water utility to discontinue water service to the property, as provided under Sec. 126-225. (Code 1986, § 13.06(4)) Sec. 126-225. Authority to discontinue water service. The water utility may discontinue water service to any property wherein any connection in violation of this division exists, and may take such other precautionary measures necessary to eliminate any danger of contamination of the public water system. Water service shall be discontinued only after reasonable notice and opportunity for hearing under Wis. Stats. ch. 68, except as provided in section 126-226. Water service to such property shall not be restored until the unprotected cross connection has been eliminated. (Code 1986, § 13.06(5)) Sec. 126-226. Emergency discontinuance of water service. If it is determined by the water utility that an unprotected cross connection or an emergency endangers public health, safety or welfare and requires immediate action, and a written finding to that effect is filed with the city clerk-treasurer and delivered to the customer's premises, water service may be immediately discontinued. The customer shall have an opportunity for hearing under Wis. Stats. ch. 68 within ten days of such emergency discontinuance. Water service shall not be restored until the unprotected cross connection has been eliminated. (Code 1986, § 13.06(6)) Sec. 126-227. Applicability of state plumbing code. The state plumbing code, Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 381-387chs. COMM 82--87, is adopted by reference as a part of this division. (Code 1986, § 13.06(7)) Sec. 126-228. Division supplemental to state and city plumbing codes. This division does not supersede the state and city plumbing codes, but is supplementary to them. (Code 1986, § 13.06(8)) Passed and adopted this _____ day of March, 2012. Sandra J. Decker, Mayor ATTEST: Judy L. Walton, City Clerk Introduced: 2/14/2012 Second Reading: xx/xx/2012 Adopted: xx/xx/2012 Published: xx/xx/2012 Sponsors: Alderpersons Brooks and __________

Monday, January 23, 2012

Agenda: Public Works: Tuesday, Jan 24th, 2012

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, January 24th, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. DPW 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 December 27th, 2011 regular meeting. 5. Citizen Appearances- 6. Construction Updates- 7. Site plan reviews- 8. Communications from the City Engineer- a. Discussion and possible motion in regards to final disbursements on the WWTF/Turbine project. b. Update (if necessary) on WWTF and turbine status. 9. Communications from the Public Works Director- a. Monthly Department Update 10. New Business- 11. Old Business- 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, January 9, 2012

Agenda: Tourism Subcomittee: Wed, Jan 11, 2011 2PM


NOTICE



A regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee Subcommittee on Tourism 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 Subcommittee on Tourism

Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 2 PM


Creekside Place, 102 Maple St., Evansville, WI

 


AGENDA






  1. Call to order.



  1. Roll call.



  1. Motion to approve agenda.



  1. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the December 14, 2011, meeting and approve them as printed.



  1. Citizen appearances.



  1. Final review of tourism research.



  1. Update on tourism surveys.



  1. Update on tourism inventory sheets.



  1. Other resources:
    1. Strategy meeting with D. Spiegelberg



  1. Next meeting date:  February 8, 2012.



  1. Motion to adjourn.




Sunday, January 8, 2012

Agenda: Common Council: Tues Jan 10, 2012: 6:30PM




Common Council



Regular Meeting

Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 6:30 p.m.

City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI



Agenda



1.               Call to order



2.               Motion to appoint Joshua Manring, 56 Cortland Drive, to serve as District Four Alderperson until the April 2012 election.



3.               Roll Call



4.               Approval of Agenda



5.               Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the December 13, 2011, regular meeting and to approve them as presented.   



6.               Citizen appearances

A.    Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Citizen Participation: opportunity to comment use of funds to assist construction of Creekside Place Senior/Community Center and other housing, public facilities, and economic development needs.

                                              (1).     Staff Report.

                                              (2).     Public Hearing.

                                              (3).     Discussion by City Council.



7.               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 Amendment to Governmental 457(b) plan for Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA); Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Act of 2008 (HEART); and Worker, Retiree and Employer Recovery Act of 2008 (WRERA).



                                              (4).     Motion to approve Resolution 2012-1, Amending the City of Evansville’s Fee Schedule.



C.    Plan Commission Report



D.    Public Safety Committee Report



E.     Public Works Committee Report



F.     Water & Light Committee Report

                                              (1).     Motion to approve submission of electric rate application to Wisconsin Public Service Commission.



G.    Economic Development Committee Report



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



8.               Unfinished Business

A.    Second reading and motion to approve Ordinance 2011-18 Relative to No Parking Zones.  [Sponsors Hayes and Jacobson]



9.               Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor

A.    Motion to waive the seven-day notice on citizen appointments.



B.    Motion to approve Appointment of Town & Country Engineering, Inc. as City Engineer.



C.    Motion to approve Resolution 2012-02, Scott George Commendation.



D.    Discussion on legislative advocacy and lobbying.



10.            Communications from the City Administrator

A.    Motion to approve City of Evansville renewing membership in Chamber of Commerce for 2012.



11.            New Business



12.            Introduction of New Ordinances

A.    First Reading of Ordinance 2012-01, Amending Chapter 2 of the Municipal Code, Relative to Charges for Non-Sufficient Funds. [Sponsors Brooks and Braunschweig].



B.    First Reading of Ordinance 2012-02, Amending Chapter 130 of the Municipal Code, Relative to Duplex Standards in R-2 District, Duplex Definitions, and Duplex Regulations.  [Sponsors Braunschweig and Brooks].



C.    First Reading of Ordinance 2012-03, Amending Chapter 130 of the Municipal Code, Relative to Conditional Use Permit Applications.  [Sponsors Braunschweig and Brooks].



13.            Meeting Reminder:

A.    Regular meeting, Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:30 pm.



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, January 4, 2012

Evansville Finance Committee meets Thursday; Jan 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, January 5, 2012, 5:30 p.m.

City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI





AGENDA


  1. Call to order and roll call.



  1. Approval of Agenda.



  1. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the December 8, 2011, regular meeting and approve as printed.



  1. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed.



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



  1. Motion to accept the City bills as presented.



  1. Unfinished Business:
    1. Discussion: Updating of Personnel Policies.



  1. New Business:
    1. Motion to recommend to Common Council Amendment to Governmental 457(b) plan for Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA); Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Act of 2008 (HEART); and Worker, Retiree and Employer Recovery Act of 2008 (WRERA).



    1. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Resolution 2012-1, Amending the City of Evansville’s Fee Schedule.



  1. Adjournment.



Mason Braunschweig, Chair



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








Evansville Police Commission Meets Thursday, Jan 5, 2012


EVANSVILLE POLICE COMMISSION



Notice of Meeting and Agenda



Thursday, January 5, 2012



Please take notice that the next meeting of the Evansville Police Commission will take place on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at the Evansville Police Station, 10 West Church Street, Evansville, Wisconsin. 



The agenda for the meeting is as follows:



  1. Roll call



  1. Approval of minutes of the October 05, 2011 Police Commission meeting



  1. Citizen appearances



  1. Chief’s report Scott:



    1. Motion to review and approve updated eligibility list presented by Chief.



b.     Motion to approve the hiring of a new part time officers from list, Discussion (in closed session), and vote (in open session after closed session)



c.     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 candidate proposed for appointment by the Chief to fill vacant position(s), discussion, and vote on motion.



d.     Motion to leave closed session, discussion and vote on the motions.





5.     Adjournment

                                                             

                                                              Respectfully Submitted:  Walter E. Shannon, Secretary





Public Notice of this meeting given by posting at the Evansville City Hall, Evansville School District Office, Eager Free Public Library, Union Bank and Trust Company, M & I Bank, the Evansville Police Department and by forwarding to the Evansville Review.