Common Council

CITY OF DARLINGTON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JULY 15, 2025 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mike McDermott at 7:00 PM. Present at roll call were: Cindy Corley, Joe Boll, Dave Roelli, and Steve Pickett. Absent: Kerry Black and John Sonsalla. Also present were: Jeff McCarthy, Shawn Roelli with Johnson Block and Co., Attorney Aaron Stauffacher, and Amy Johnson. Motion by Roelli, seconded by Pickett, the meeting notice and agenda were properly posted. Motion carried. Motion by Pickett, seconded by Corley, to approve the minutes of previous meetings. Motion carried. Under unfinished business from previous Council meetings, discussion was held concerning bids received for the 123 East River Street Demolition/Restoration project. Jeff McCarthy updated the Council on bids received for the project. Copies of the bids were included in the packet. Two bids were received, one from Backyard LTD in the amount of $76,000.00 and one from Macemon & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $58,250.00. After discussion and consideration, motion by Roelli, seconded by Boll, to accept the bid from Macemon & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $58,250.00 for the demolition/restoration of the 123 East River Street Property. Motion carried. Discussion was then held concerning the Demolition/Restoration contract for the 123 East River Street Demolition/Restoration project. Attorney Stauffacher presented the contract for review by the Council and answered questions. After discussion, motion by Boll, seconded by Corley, to approve the contract with Macemon & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $58,250.00 for the demolition/restoration of the 123 East River Street property. Motion carried. Under new business, the 2024 City of Darlington Audit Report was then presented for review. Shawn Roelli of Johnson Block and Co. attended the meeting to present information and answer questions. Copies of the complete audit report, required audit communications, and audit presentation were included in the agenda packet. Mr. Roelli went through the audit presentation at this meeting. Several questions were asked by those present. After review and consideration, the Council thanked Johnson Block and CO. for their assistance and work on the audit. Shawn Roelli then left the meeting. Discussion was then held concerning the Conditional use permit renewal request from Scott and Kris Lindholm for their dog daycare and pet boarding business located at 11532 Hwy. 23, Darlington, WI 53530. After discussion and consideration, motion by Corley, seconded by Roelli, to approve the renewal conditional use permit request for Scott and Kris Lindholm's business as presented, for a two-year period. Motion carried. Alderperson Steve Pickett reported that the Darlington Chamber/Main Street would be holding a follow-up meeting regarding Canoe Fest. Motion by Roelli, seconded by Boll, to go into closed session in accordance with Section 19.85 (1)(e) for deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. Roll call vote: all ayes.  Motion by Roelli, seconded by Pickett, to reconvene to regular session in accordance with Section 19.85 (2) Wis. Stats. to take possible action regarding the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, and to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business for this meeting, motion by Corley, seconded by Roelli, to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 PM. Motion carried. CITY OF DARLINGTON Amy L. Johnson, Clerk-Treasurer