City Council Meeting

__________________________________________________________________________________ COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES Monday, October 16, 2023 The Common Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Greg Kubarski on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM. All present stood and recited the Pledge of Alliance. Mayor Kubarski asked for affirmation of proper public notice to which City Clerk Sheila Schraufnagel confirmed the meeting did receive proper public notice. Roll call was taken with Alderpersons Leanne Beyer, Rick Hanke, Thomas Hotek, Mark Lankey, Patricia Moen, Darrow Novy, Elizabeth Parish, and Randall Seeley present. Others in attendance were: City Administrator Joshua Finch, City Clerk Sheila Schraufnagel, Police Chief Patrick Clark, Citizen Alex McDonough, and Hillsboro Sentry Editor, Nicolette Nauman. Motion by Hanke seconded by Beyer to approve the September 18, 2023 Common Council minutes. Motion carried. Motion by Lankey, seconded by Hotek to approve the monthly bills for payment. Motion carried. With great appreciation Mayor Kubarski presented Chief Patrick Clark with a Certificate of Recognition for his 30 years of service and dedication to the City of Hillsboro. Motion by Hanke, seconded by Beyer to approve Resolution #6-2023 Summary Budget Public Notice Resolution. Motion carried. Motion by Hotek, seconded by Parish to approve Resolution #7-2023 A Resolution Establishing 2024 Health Reimbursement Arrangement Account Amounts. Motion carried. Motion by Hanke, seconded by Moen to approve Ordinance #2-2023 An Ordinance to Amend and Recreate Section 2.3.19 of the Code of Ordinance of the City of Hillsboro, Wisconsin, “Residency Requirement of Certain Officials and Employees”. Motion carried. Motion by Hanke, seconded by Beyer to approve the Animal Care Provider Agreement- Unlimited Plan between the City of Hillsboro and Driftless Humane Society, Inc. in the amount of $2760.64. Motion carried. The City of Hillsboro received in two bids in regards to the city’s liability insurance renewal. League of Wisconsin/Baer Insurance submitted a bid in the amount of $50,857 and Hofmeister Insurance Agency in the amount of $55,680. Motion by Beyer, seconded by Hanke to approve the bid received from Baer Insurance for $50,857. Motion carried. Trick or Treat hours in the city are October 31, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. City Fall Clean-up will be October 28, 2023 from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Motion by Hanke, seconded by Beyer to adjourn at 7:17 PM. Motion carried.