Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingBlack River Falls, WI · August 20, 2025
Minutes
The Committee of the Whole met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on August 20, 2025 at 6:00 P.M.
Alderpersons Peloquin, Dougherty, Busse, Gearing-Lancaster, and Wussow were present. Alderperson E. Rave
attended remotely via Zoom meetings. Alderpersons Ammann and M. Rave were excused. Mayor Jay Eddy
presided.
1. There were no citizens in attendance.
2. Nick Goeman with Baker Tilly presented on the 2024 audit.
3. The Department Head monthly reports were reviewed. Department heads present were Mark Nordahl, Darryl
Nelson, Jarod Meyer, Travis Brown, Cara Hart, and Brad Chown.
4. It was moved by Alderperson Dougherty, seconded by Alderperson Wussow to approve the Fire Chief’s
appointment of Tyler Rush to the position of 2nd Assistant Chief and Mathew Brauner to the position of 3rd
Captain. Motion carried.
5. It was moved by Alderperson Busse, seconded by Alderperson Peloquin to approve the request from EMS to
purchase two (2) Lucas compression devices from Stryker with Pro Care plan at a cost of $41,240.60 using
FAP funds. Motion carried.
6. It was moved by Alderperson Dougherty, seconded by Alderperson Peloquin to approve the request from
EMS to order a Demers Model EX Type II ambulance with a Stryker Power Load Cot System for a total cost
of $229,588.00. Motion carried.
7. The Street Superintendent advised the recently purchased 2017 garbage truck is working great, and the older
2015 garbage truck will need work done to repair rust and paint after repairs are made.
8. It was moved by Alderperson Busse, seconded by Alderperson Wussow to award the bid for a 2026
Chevrolet Silverado crew cab truck for the Police Department to Gross Motors of Black River Falls at a cost of
$40,784.50. Motion carried.
9. It was moved by Alderperson Wussow, seconded by Alderperson Gearing-Lancaster to approve the vouchers
for July 2025 Check #75782 - #75940 Totaling $440,029.34. Motion carried.
10. It was moved by Alderperson Peloquin, seconded by Alderperson Gearing-Lancaster to approve the City
Treasurer’s Report for July 2025. Motion carried.
11. It was moved by Alderperson Wussow, seconded by Alderperson Dougherty to approve the Revenue &
Expense Reports for July 2025. Motion carried.
12. It was moved by Alderperson Wussow, seconded by Alderperson Dougherty to adjourn. Motion carried at
6:41pm.
A. Brad Chown
City Administrator
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Agenda
City of Black River Falls
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – AGENDA
Wednesday – August 20, 2025 – 6:00 PM
City Hall – 101 S. Second Street, Black River Falls, WI
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1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Award presentation
5. Citizens in Attendance
6. 2024 Audit Presentation – Baker Tilly
7. Department Reports:
a) Administrator
b) Library
c) Fire
1. Appointment of Tyler Rush to 2nd Assistant Chief position and Mathew
Brauner to 3rd Captain position – Action
3. EMS request to purchase two (2) Lucas Compression Devices from
Stryker with Pro Care plan at a cost of $41,240.60 - Action
4. EMS request to order a Demers Model EX Type II ambulance with a
Stryker Power Load Cot system for a total cost of $229,588.00 – Action
d) Public Works / Street Department
e) Police Department
1. Award bid for 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab truck – Action
f) Parks & Recreation
8. Vouchers – July 2025 Check #75782 - #75940 Totaling $440,029.34 – Action
9. City Treasurer’s Report – July 2025
10. Revenue & Expense Reports – July 2025
11. Meetings: Common Council Tuesday September 2, 2025 6:00pm
12. Adjourn
Posted: August 15, 2025
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