Committee of Whole

CITY OF HORICON COMMITTEE OF WHOLE JUNE 11, 2013 The Committee of Whole of the City of Horicon met in regular session on June 11, 2013. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Neitzel at 6:00 p.m. Alderpersons present: Marschke, Pahl, Miller, Plautz, and Wieneke. Alderpersons absent: Hady. Public Appearances: None. Wieneke distributed and read a proposed Chicken Ordinance to the Mayor and the Council. Discussion was held in regard to items contained in the proposed ordinance. Motion by Marschke, second by Pahl, inquiring if the Council should continue to proceed exploring allowing residents to have chickens in City limits. (Aye vote to proceed, nay to stop) Voting AYE: Miller, Plautz, and Wieneke Voting NAY: Marschke, Pahl Motion carried. A Committee of Whole meeting will be scheduled in the next month to go over proposed regulations to allow chickens in city limits. Motion by Wieneke, second by Plautz, to renew the lease between the City of Horicon and Charter Cable Partners for premises at Eagle Hill Water Tower for a 5-year term ending August 31, 2018. All voting AYE. Motion carried. Discussion was held as to the need for Horicon to provide Advanced Life Support on EMS calls, currently the City provides Basic Life Support. Items discussed included: difference in care, rate adjustments, funding, cost, and time of implementation. Motion by Plautz, second by Miller, to authorize the Horicon EMS to begin the training process for the ability to offer Advanced Life Support. All voting AYE. Motion carried. Motion by Plautz, second by Marschke, to authorize Jacob Little (representing HHS Class of 2008) to use amplified music in River Bend Park on June 29, 2013 between 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. for a class reunion. All voting AYE. Motion carried. Dave Magnussen, Public Works/Utility Supervisor, gave a brief presentation on the 2012 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report for the Horicon Wastewater Treatment Facility. The Facility received an “A” grade. The annual Compliance Maintenance Resolution will be presented at the June Council meeting. Motion by Marschke, second by Miller, to approve Oakhill Cemetery’s request for funds in the amount of $7,000 per the 2013 budget. All voting AYE. Motion carried. CITY OF HORICON COMMITTEE OF WHOLE JUNE 11, 2013 A request from Bob Carpenter to approve a Temporary Extension of the Licensed Premises of the Rock River Tap Bar & Grill, LLC for Sunday, August 4, 2013 was reviewed by the Committee. Kristen Jacobson, Clerk-Treasurer, read a letter from City Attorney Plier in which Plier and Claire Silverman, of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, confirmed the City has a right to extend the premise; Plier recommended the Council approve the request. Motion by Plautz, second by Wieneke, to approve a Temporary Extension of the Licensed Premises of Rock River Tap Bar & Grill, LLC on Sunday, August 4, 2013; the extension will include the parking lot. All voting AYE. Motion carried. Discussion was held on the current residency requirements of employees of the City of Horicon. Motion by Plautz, second by Wieneke, to change residency requirements of non-represented employees to 15 miles from known City limits. All voting AYE. Motion carried. Joseph Adamson, Police Chief, gave a brief presentation on changing the current Crossing Guard position to a Community Services Liaison. The proposed Community Services Liaison would have increased job duties and hours. A discussion regarding the duties, necessity, and funding of the position was held. Motion by Plautz, second by Miller, to table altering the Crossing Guard’s current title and duties. All voting AYE. Motion carried. Motion by Plautz, second by Pahl, to approve a One Year Operator License for the year ending June 30, 2014 to: Jessica A. Frederiksen, Cassandra M. Giese, Chelsey L. Muche, and Tiffany M. Planasch-Schultz; a Two Year Operator License for the year ending June 30, 2014 to Allyson D. Stull; a Two Year Operator License for the year ending June 30, 2015 to: Trista C. Champ, Sheila M. Hagen, Yvonne J. Kerske, Kimberly A. Kuecker, Kristen L. LaBlanc, Emily T. Meyer, Cody J. Moederndorfer, Sandra L. Poritz, and Michael P. Thompson. All voting AYE. Motion carried. Motion by Plautz, second by Miller, to deny a Two Year Operator License for the year ending June 30, 2014 for Angela M. Gorman. All voting AYE. Motion carried. Non-Action Discussion: Dave Magnussen, Public Works/Utilities Supervisor, announced an Open House for the Lake Street Bridge Design is being held June 13th 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. He also announced he had submitted an application for funding to rehab Lake Street. CITY OF HORICON COMMITTEE OF WHOLE JUNE 11, 2013 Joseph Adamson, Police Chief, announced an officer is out on unplanned medical leave. He also announced the Department made 17 curb appeal contacts. Adamson also announced the Police Monthly Reports are available on the Police Department website. Geri Feucht, Librarian, announced the Library’s Summer Reading Program has numerous events for persons of all ages. Feucht also announced there will be an Open House on June 29 th 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. to showcase the Library and congratulate Geri Feucht on her retirement. Kristen Jacobson, Clerk-Treasurer, announced she will be out of the office June 13 – 23. Jacobson stated she will be available by phone. Motion by Marschke, second by Miller, to adjourn. All voting AYE. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. _____________________________________ Kristen M. Jacobson, City Clerk-Treasurer