Amended Common Council Meeting

COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES December 10, 2024 at 6:30 PM 303 Mansion Street Mauston, WI 1. Call to Order/Roll Call: The Mauston Common Council was called to order on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30 pm by Mayor Teske. Attending members present were Barb Hoilien, Jim Allaby, Rick Noe, Courtney Ray, Donna McGinley, Mary Bender, and Leanna Hagen. Mayor Darryl Teske, Administrator Daron Haugh, Public Works Director Rob Nelson, and Deputy Clerk Nicole Lyddy were also present. 2. Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Teske led the pledge. 3. Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Noe, seconded by Ray to approve the November 26 and December 3, 2024 minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Citizens Address to the Council: Tina Burch the Juneau County Health Department Director gave a brief talk about continuing fluoridation in the City's water. She also indicated that the City would lose its grandfathered chemical feed rooms if fluoridation was discontinued. 5. Reports from Committees, Boards, and Commissions: Nothing to report 6. Finance and Purchasing Committee Report: A Motion was made by Noe, seconded by Hoilien to approve the vouchers of $648,866.61. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 7. Public Works Committee Report: a. Olympic Builders pay app #8: A Motion was made by Noe, seconded by Hoilien to approve Olympic Builders pay app #8 of $81,415. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. b. Director of Public Works: Nelson stated that the remodeling of the sewer plant has started. 8. Plan Commission Committee Report: Ordinance 2024-2071: The First Reading of Ordinance 2024-2071 Changing of Zoning District for tax parcel 29-251-029.050 was completed. 9. Ordinance, Licenses and Permits Committee Report a. Operator License denial: A motion was made by Allaby, seconded by Hagen to deny Marc Laridaen's appeal based on the City's point matrix system. Motion carried unanimously. b. Ordinance 2024-2072: The first reading of Ordinance 2024-2072 Adding Offenses Involving Public Peace and Order - Camping 10. Fire Chief's Report: Chief Lenorud gave his report and answered any questions. He also stated that they pick up the new tanker truck on Friday. 11. City Council Report: There was significant discussion about the Fire Department hosting a holiday party with alcohol at the fire station. Mayor Teske clarified, based on advice from legal counsel, that while the Police and Fire Commission oversees personnel matters, the City Council has authority over the building. 12. Mayor's Report: Mayor Teske thanked Leanna Hagen, Kathy Green, and all the volunteers who helped make the Holiday Parade and the Holiday Train events successful. December 24, 2024 meeting: A motion was made by McGinley, seconded by Ray to cancel the December 24. 2024 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. 13. City Administrator's Report a. City Administrator's Annual Report was reviewed. b. The Municipal Code Enforcement November Report was reviewed. 14. Adjourn: A Motion was made by Hagen, seconded by Allaby to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:58 pm. _________________________________________ ____________________________ Administrator Date