Committee of Whole

CITY OF HORICON COMMITTEE OF WHOLE SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 The Committee of Whole of the City of Horicon met in regular session on September 10, 2013. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Neitzel at 6:00 p.m. Alderpersons present: Hady, Marschke, Pahl, Miller, Plautz, and Wieneke. Alderpersons absent: None. Mayor Neitzel led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Neitzel announced the reason behind placing a Committee Chairperson’s name after certain items on both the Committee of Whole and Council agendas; Neitzel would like the Committee Chairs to have a more involved role in the discussion of agenda items which had previously been presented to their Committee. Public Appearances: Donna Rudey appeared on behalf of the Horicon American Legion inquiring on the status of signage at Legion Park, she noted the new sign should read Legion Auxiliary Park. Ruth Ponder of PSN gave a presentation about PSN and the products they offer which include: ability to pay utility bills online, e-bill options, payment interface capability with City’s current software, and conversion of bank checks. The products and their cost options were discussed. Don Neitzel of Kunkel Engineering gave an update on the status of the surface of pavement on Maple Street. Neitzel is currently negotiating an agreement with Northeast Asphalt to fix the surface of Maple Street. Two options being discussed are a slurry seal and a mill and overlay. The consensus of the Committee was to forego the slurry seal and do a complete mill and overlay. No agreement on pricing has been reached. Discussion was held in regard to the status of Pheasant Lane and Robin Road; neither of the streets are complete. Motion by Miller, second by Marschke, to proceed with Pheasant Lane and Robin Road Street Improvements in 2015. All voting AYE. Motion carried. Discussion was held in regard to purchasing a snow blower, broom and cab for the 1445 Tractor. Items discussed included need of equipment, previously used equipment, and funding. Motion by Miller, second by Marschke, to contemplate including a snow blower, broom, and cab for the 1445 Tractor in the 2014 Budget. Voting AYE: Miller, Plautz, Hady, and Marschke. Voting NAY: Wieneke and Pahl. Motion carried. Alderperson Hady left the meeting at 7:14 p.m. CITY OF HORICON COMMITTEE OF WHOLE SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 Discussion was held in regard to purchasing 2-two yard truck salter units. Items discussed included need and funding. Motion by Marschke, second by Pahl, to contemplate including the purchase of 2-two yard truck salter units in the 2014 Budget. All voting AYE. Motion carried. Kristen Jacobson, Clerk-Treasurer, gave an update of the 2013 Building Improvement Project. There were no operator license applications. Non-Action Discussion: Dave Magnussen, Public Works/Utility Supervisor, announced bid opening for the Northeast Area Drainage Storm Sewer Project is September 20th and bid opening for the Mill Street Facility Abandonment Project is September 23rd. Jason Roy, Police Lieutenant, announced the Department had received inquiries relating to bow hunting in the City and recommended the Council look at this issue at their next meeting. Roy also announced John Deere will be removing underground propane tanks from their property next week. Alexandra Harvancik, Librarian, distributed information on the performance of the Library’s Summer Reading Program; she noted participation was up over previous years. Harvancik thanked Sarah Jones-Cournoyer for all of her hard work on the Summer Reading Program. Kristen Jacobson, Clerk-Treasurer, announced the timeline envisioned for the 2014 Budget process. Motion by Marschke, second by Plautz, to adjourn. All voting AYE. Meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m. _____________________________________ Kristen M. Jacobson, City Clerk-Treasurer