April Council Meeting

COLBY COMMON COUNCIL April 4, 2023 Page 1 The regular meeting of the Colby Common Council was called to order at 6:30 P.M. by Mayor James Schmidt. On roll call: O’Brien, T Schmidt, Baumgartner, Hesgard, Hederer and Lindeman. Also present were Mayor James Schmidt, Clerk Connie Gurtner and DPW Higley. Agenda was posted by the clerk. The agenda will stand as the order of the meeting. Minutes of the March 7th meeting minutes were pre-read and reviewed. Motion was made by Schmidt, seconded by Hesgard to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried with a voice vote. Financial Statement and Bills were discussed. Motion was made Lindeman, seconded by Hederer to approve the financial statement and bills. The amounts approved are as follows: General Fund $94,843.19; Capital Fund $225.00; Water Department $39,108.66; Sewer Department $24,709.20; Net payroll $36,825.36. Motion carried with a voice vote. Colby/Abbotsford Police Commission met on March 13th. The commission approved minutes and expenditures. Purchase Ballistic Shields: Lieutenant Bowman completed presentation. The commission voted to purchase 2 ballistic shields from RTS-Level III Plus for $8,099.96 from drug arrest forfeited money. Motion was made by Hederer, seconded by Lindeman to approve the purchase of these shields in the amount of $8,099.96. Motion carried with a voice vote. Designate Deposit Return from Insurance to Auto Replacement Fund: The commission voted to designate returned deposit of $10,016.23 from health insurance to be placed in auto replacement fund. Chief's Report: Chief Bauer said that there was nothing out of ordinary in February. There will be a reimbursement training check for Officer Nelson coming in March for school mileage and meals. Meeting Date for April, 2023: The next CAPC meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 10, 2023 at the Colby-Abbotsford Police Department. Central Fire & EMS District met on March 16th. Nancy O’Brien reported on the meeting. Mayor Schmidt: Mayor Schmidt reported on his meeting of the United Communities of Clark County Meeting. COLBY COMMON COUNCIL April 4, 2023 Page 2 Mayor Schmidt also reported on the Cemetery Annual Meeting. Clerk Gurtner: Clerk Gurtner reported that she will be attending the Wisconsin Municipal Treasurer’s conference at the end of the month. DPW Higley: Phillip Knipple, 506 N 5th St, bathroom remodel; Bonnie Hoernke, 107 N 3rd St, bathroom remodel; First United Church of Christ, 211 S 2 nd St, sign; Richard Raatz, 210 E Broadway St, roof, shingles, rain gutters. DPW Higley reported on the precipitation and flows for March 2023 at the STP. He also reported on the pumpage of water for March 2023. Operator’s License: The city received an operator’s license – Bonnie Brodhagen, 204 N 2nd Ave, Abbotsford. Motion was made by Schmidt, seconded by Hesgard to approve. Motion carried with a voice vote. Clarifier Rehabilitation Bids: The drive unit of the clarifier needs to be rebuilt. The city received two bids: Crane Engineering at $102,476.00 and Staab Construction of $199,150.00. Motion was made by Hederer, seconded by O’Brien to approve the bid from Crane Engineering at a cost of $102,476.00 to rebuild and paint the clarifier at the STP. Motion carried with a voice vote. Pulverizing & Paving Bids for Hodd Dr/Lincoln St: The city received two bids: American Asphalt at $78,000 and RC Pavers LLC at $83,954.50. Motion was made by Hesgard, seconded by Hederer to approve the bid from American Asphalt at a cost of $78,000 to pulverize and pave Hodd Drive and Lincoln Street. Motion carried with a voice vote. Offer to Purchase of Lots #2 & #3 of CSM 1871231 on Community Drive: Motion was made by Schmidt, seconded by Lindeman to approve the offer to purchase from S. C. Swiderski LLC for the purchase of Lots #2 & #3 of CSM 1871231. Motion carried with a voice vote. Advertising and Marketing City of Colby Available Lots: The council discussed different option to advertise and market the city lots. Some ideas including listing it with a RE agent, hiring a marking firm and better signage were all discussed. The council decided to discuss it further at the City Planning Committee next month. Committee meetings for April: Colby-Abbotsford Police Commission will meet on April 10, 2023 at 6:30 P.M. at the Police Department. Central Fire & EMS District will meet on April 20, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. at Station 2. Re-Organization Meeting will meet on April 18, 2023 at 6:30 P.M. The City Planning Committee will meet on April 18, 2023 immediately following Re-Organizational meeting. COLBY COMMON COUNCIL April 4, 2023 Page 3 Adjourn: Motion was made by Hederer, seconded by O’Brien to adjourn at 7:30 P.M. Motion carried with a voice vote. Approved _____________________ James W Schmidt, Mayor Attest _________________________ Connie Gurtner, Clerk