Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on February 19, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. Alderpersons Gearing-Lancaster, Wussow, Ammann, Peloquin, Dougherty, and Busse were present. Alderpersons M. Rave and E. Rave were absent. Mayor Jay Eddy presided. 1. There were two citizens in attendance. 2. The Department Head monthly reports were reviewed. Department heads present were Jody Stoker, Darryl Nelson, Jarod Meyer, Travis Brown, Cara Hart, and Brad Chown. 3. The City Administrator distributed six options for a new City logo to replace the City Seal that is currently being used. 4. It was moved by Alderperson Ammann, seconded by Alderperson Wussow to approve the Fire Department’s request to sell the 1996 Pierce 65-Foot Quint (Engine 13). Motion carried. 5. It was moved by Alderperson Ammann, seconded by Alderperson Gearing-Lancaster to recognize the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) as the representative for the non-supervisory, full-time members of Black River Falls Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Motion carried. 6. The Parks & Recreation Director advised the Winter Frostival event at the Lunda Community Park went well and there was a good turnout. He thanked Parks & Recreation staff members Dain Crawford and Greg Kohler for their efforts for this event. 7. It was moved by Alderperson Busse, seconded by Alderperson Dougherty to approve the Parks & Recreation Department’s request to purchase and install playground equipment at Marks Field with surfacing option #2 at a cost of $110,276.00 with the understanding the cost will be covered by a local donor. Motion carried. 8. It was moved by Alderperson Wussow, seconded by Alderperson Peloquin to approve the Agency Endowment Fund Agreement with the Black River Falls Area Foundation establishing the City of BRF All Abilities Park Fund. Motion carried. 9. It was moved by Alderperson Busse, seconded by Alderperson Wussow to approve the vouchers for December 2024 Check #74914 - #75059 Totaling $461,336.69. Motion carried. 10. It was moved by Alderperson Peloquin, seconded by Alderperson Gearing-Lancaster to approve the City Treasurer’s Report for December 2024. Motion carried. 11. It was moved by Alderperson Wussow, seconded by Alderperson Dougherty to approve the Revenue & Expense Reports for December 2024. Motion carried. 12. It was moved by Alderperson Dougherty, seconded by Alderperson Busse to approve vouchers for January 2025 Check #75061 - #75169 Totaling $1,508,081.47, noting Check #75060 was a manual payroll check. Motion carried. 13. It was moved by Alderperson Busse, seconded by Alderperson Wussow to approve the City Treasurer’s Report for January 2025. Motion carried. 14. It was moved by Alderperson Busse, seconded by Alderperson Dougherty to approve the Revenue & Expense Reports for January 2025. Motion carried. 15. It was moved by Alderperson Peloquin, seconded by Alderperson Wussow to adjourn. Motion carried at 6:58pm. A. Brad Chown City Administrator Page 1 of 1