Common Council Meeting

COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 16, 2024 at 6:00 PM 303 Mansion Street Mauston, WI 1. Call to Order/Roll Call- The Mauston Common Council met in a special session on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Mayor Dennis Nielsen called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Members present were Donna McGinley, Courtney Ferguson, Barb Hoilien, Leanna Hagen, Jim Allaby, and Rick Noe. Also present were outgoing Mayor Dennis Nielsen, incoming Mayor Darryl Teske, City Administrator Daron Haugh, and Deputy Clerk Nicole Lyddy. 2. Pledge of Allegiance- Outgoing Mayor Dennis Nielsen led the Pledge. 3. Oath of Office for incoming Council Members- Dennis Nielsen turned over the meeting to the incoming Mayor Darryl Teske. a. Haugh administered the oath of office to Barbara Hoilien, Aldermanic District #4, Rick Noe, Aldermanic District #6, and Darryl Teske, Mayor. 4. Annual Code of Ethics Review- Teske reminded the council to review the Code of Ethics and sign the acknowledgment form. 5. Discussion and action regarding the Designation of Juneau County Star-Times as the Official City Newspaper as per State Statute 985.06(2)- Motion made by Noe, Seconded by Hoilien to designate Juneau County Star-Times as the Official City Newspaper as per State Statute 985.06(2). Motion carried. 6. Mayoral Appointments-. Motion made by Noe, Seconded by Ferguson to approve mayoral appointments as listed. Motion carried. 7. Resolution 2024-06 Resolution Designating Public Depositories- Motion made by Hoilien, Seconded by Ferguson to approve Resolution 2024-06. Motion carried. 8. Mayor's Report- Teske expressed gratitude to WRJC for airing the latest two Council meetings, enabling residents to stay informed about community affairs. He extended appreciation to Dennis Nielsen, city staff, committee members, and the Council for their diligent efforts in upholding the city's well-being. Concluding his remarks, he thanked his wife and family for their unwavering support. 9. Adjourn- Motion made by Hoilien, Seconded by Noe to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 6:09 pm. _______________________________ __________________________ Administrator Date Term Board Name Member Name End Date Appointed By 2 yr term Ambulance Commission Donna McGinley 4/30/2024 Mayor/Council approval 3yr term Board of Park Commissioners Mike Taake 4/30/2024 Mayor/Council approval 3yr term Board of Park Commissioners Lori Hammer 4/30/2024 Mayor/Council approval 3yr term Board of Park Commissioners Laura Taake 4/30/2024 Mayor/Council approval 1 yr term Board on Tourism Darryl Teske 4/30/2024 Mayor/Council approval 2 yr term Joint Extra-territorial Zoning vacant 4/30/2024 Mayor/Council approval 3 yr term Library Board Jesse Lueneburg 4/30/2024 Mayor/Council approval 3 yr term Library Board Tim Benson 4/30/2024 Mayor/Council approval 5 yr term Mauston Housing Authority Tom Casey 4/30/2024 Mayor/Council approval 2 yr term Mauston Tree Board Maynard Miller 4/30/2024 Mayor/Council approval 2 yr term Mauston Tree Board Laura Taake 4/30/2024 Mayor/Council approval 2yr Plan Commission Brian T. McGuire 4/30/2024 Mayor/Council approval 2yr Plan Commission Paul Coggins 4/30/2024 Mayor/Council approval 2yr Plan Commission Darryl Teske 4/30/2024 Mayor/Council approval 5yr Police and Fire Commission vacant 4/30/2024 Mayor/Council approval 2 yr term Redevelopment Authority Rick Noe 4/30/2024 Mayor/Council approval 2 yr term Zoning Board of Appeals Vivian Gabower 4/30/2024 Mayor/Council approval 2 yr term Zoning Board of Appeals Bette Smart 4/30/2024 Mayor/Council approval 2 yr term Zoning Board of Appeals Dennis Thomas 4/30/2024 Mayor/Council approval Council President Rick Noe 2 yr term Ordinances, Licenses and Permits Courtney Ferguson 2 yr term Ordinances, Licenses and Permits Leanna Hagen 2 yr term Ordinances, Licenses and Permits Jim Allaby 2 yr term Personnel and Negotiating Jim Allaby 2 yr term Personnel and Negotiating Leanna Hagen Personnel and Negotiating Rick Noe Health, Welfare & Sustainability Leanna Hagen Health, Welfare & Sustainability Donna McGinley Health, Welfare & Sustainability Barb Hoilien Finance Committee Courtney Ferguson Finance Committee Barb Hoilien Finance Committee Rick Noe Public Works Donna McGinley Public Works Jim Allaby Public Works Rick Noe