Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on January 15, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. Alderpersons Gearing-Lancaster, Ammann, Peloquin and Dougherty were present. Alderpersons E. Rave and Busse attended remotely via Zoom meetings. Alderpersons Wussow and M. Rave were excused. Mayor Jay Eddy presided. 1. There was one citizen in attendance. 2. The Department Head monthly reports were reviewed. Department heads present were Darryl Nelson, Jarod Meyer, Travis Brown, Cara Hart, and Brad Chown. Jody Stoker was excused. 3. The Parks & Recreation Director advised the Hoops Tournament went well and there was a good turnout. 4. The City Administrator advised the Fire Department’s new 100-foot platform ladder truck is out of service due to a faulty hydraulic cylinder. This warranty repair will be done in Appleton as soon as the parts arrive. 5. It was moved by Alderperson Ammann, seconded by Alderperson Peloquin to award the bid for a 2025 GMC Sierra to Gross Motors at a cost of $47,310.50. Motion carried. 6. There was discussion on the three snow plow bids that were received which included a desire to award the bid to the second lowest bidder, Universal Truck, based on past experience, closer distance for parts and service, Hiniker brand plow being the same plow that is on the truck that is being replaced; and the price difference only being $787.00. The existing truck will be transferred to the Parks Department so it would be nice for parts and service to have the same brand of plows on these two City trucks. 7. It was moved by Alderperson Ammann, seconded by Alderperson Dougherty to award the bid for a snow plow for the 2025 GMC Sierra to Universal Truck EQ for a Hiniker plow at a cost of $9,997.00 contingent on legal counsel approval. If not approved by legal counsel, then award the bid to TruXcessorize, Inc for a Western plow at a cost of $9,210.00. Motion carried. 8. Financial reports for December 2024 will be presented at a later date after all December invoices have been paid and expensed back to 2024. 9. It was moved by Alderperson Busse, seconded by Alderperson E. Rave to adjourn. Motion carried at 6:25pm. A. Brad Chown City Administrator Page 1 of 1