Common Council Meeting

COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 09, 2024 at 6:30 PM 303 Mansion Street Mauston, WI 1. Call to Order/Roll Call- The Mauston Common Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Mayor Darryl Teske called the meeting to order at 6:58 pm. Members present were Courtney Ferguson, Barb Hoilien, Jim Allaby, Rick Noe, Leanna Hagen, and Mary Bender. Absent was Donna McGinley. Also present were Mayor Darryl Teske, City Administrator Daron Haugh, and Deputy Clerk Nicole Lyddy. 2. Pledge of Allegiance- Mayor Teske led the pledge. 3. Minutes- Motion made by Noe, Seconded by Allaby to approve the minutes of June 25, 2024, and June 28, 2024. Motion carried. 4. Johnson Block & Co. 2023 Audit Report-. Kim Hollermann from Johnson Block & Co. gave the City's 2023 Audit Report and answered any questions. 5. Citizens' Address to the Council- None 6. Reports from Committees, Boards, and Commissions- Library Director Bridget Christenson stated that the Music in the Park with the Madison Marching Band was well attended. Noe stated the airport Fly-In had a good turnout. Noe also said that someone from the Airport Commission would like to attend the August meeting to give us a general update. 7. Ordinance, Permits and Licenses Committee- Motion made by Allaby, Seconded by Ferguson to extend the provisional license until July 31, 2024 to allow Ms. Mendez to become current with her past due bill to the City of $100 under the ordinance. Motion carried. 8. Personnel and Negotiating Committee- Motion made by Noe, Seconded by Hagen to hire Matthew Graewin for the City Mechanic Position which includes 80 hours of vacation, then accrual at 40 hours for first year. Motion carried. 9. Finance and Purchasing Committee Report a. Vouchers- Motion made by Noe, Seconded by Hoilien to approve vouchers of $276,678.08. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. b. Park mower -Motion made by Noe, Seconded by Ferguson to approve the purchase of the John Deer Z997R Diesel from Mauston Equipment for $26,500. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.  c. New home build grant on Loomis Drive- Motion made by Noe, Seconded by Hoilien to approve the new home build grant on Loomis Drive. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 10. Fire Chief's Report - Captain Allaby gave the June Fire Department Report and answered any questions. 11. City Council Report- None 12. Mayor's Report- Teske stated that the 4th of July fireworks and the airport Fly-In events were successful. 13. City Administrator's Report- Haugh gave a recap of the 4th of July fireworks and thanked everyone that helped make the event a sucess. 14. Closed Session- Motion made by Noe, Seconded by Hagen to go into closed session under Wisconsin State Statute 19.85(1)(e). to discuss Purchase of Land - East of Powers Ave, TID 4 incentive, and Sale of Land- North Road. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Went into closed session at 7:26 pm. 15. Reconvene in Open Session- Motion made by Hagen, Seconded by Noe. Motioned to go into Open Session. Motion carried. Went into Open Session at 8:54 pm. 16. Discussion and Action as a Result of Closed Session Matters Motion made by Ferguson, Seconded by Hoilien to approve TID 4 incentive of $3,000 over 7 years. Starting the year the increment is collected. Motion carried. Motion made by Ferguson, Seconded by Hoilien to have Haugh continue negotiation for the Sale of Land on North Road. Motion carried. 17. Adjourn- Motion made by Hoilien, Seconded by Hagen to adourn. Motion carried, Meeting adjourned at 8:56 pm. ______________________________________ _________________________ City Administrator Date