Common Council Meeting

COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 23, 2024 at 6:30 PM 303 Mansion Street Mauston, WI 1. Call to Order/Roll Call The Mauston Common Council held a regular session meeting on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Mayor Darryl Teske called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Members present were Courtney Ferguson, Barb Hoilien, Jim Allaby, Rick Noe, Leanna Hagen, Donna McGinley, and Mary Bender. 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 a. The motion was made by Noe, Seconded by Allaby. to approve the July 9, 2024 minutes. Motion carried. 4. Citizens Address to the Council Public comments from citizens regarding items on, or not on the agenda. Register before speaking. State full name and full address when addressing the Council. The Council members may not debate but can ask clarifying questions with the citizens making the comments. Individual presentations are limited to three minutes. none 5. Reports from Committees, Boards, and Commissions Chair/Representative of Body please state your full name and the Body you are representing none 6. Plan Commission a. First Reading was done with discussion and a question if neighbors were notified of the rezone. 7. Public Works Committee Report  a. The motion was made by Noe and seconded by Hagen to approve the purchase of the Crane truck as part of the sewer treatment upgrades with payment coming out of the Clean Water Fund loan. Motion carried. b. The motion was made by Noe and seconded by Allaby to approve the TID 4 sidewalk replacement for $2,000 at Arlington and Loomis after first checking if a reversionary clause is still on the parcel. Motion carried. c. Director of Public Works Report None 8. Finance and Purchasing Committee Report EnterTextHere Motion made by Noe, Seconded by Ferguson. RC a. Discussion and action relating to Vouchers In the amount of $132,326.24 b. Discussion and action regarding Vierbicher Master Plan for TIDs and Affordable Housing Fund. up to $15, 000 9. Personnel and Negotiating Commitee a. Discussion and action regarding Parks Superintendent job description revision The Motion was made by Noe and seconded by Hagen to approve the Parks Superintendent job description revision. Motion carried. b. Discussion and action regarding the Janitorial & Maintenance description  The Motion was made by Noe and seconded by Hagen to approve starting the recruiting process for the new Janitorial & Maintenance Job Position and provide the written job description at the next meeting. Motion carried. 10. Ordinance, Permits and Licenses Committee Report a. Discussion and action regarding 2024-2068 Amendment of Chapter 8 Animals - Prohibited animals Tabled 11. Police Chief's June Report a. Chief Zilisch was not in attendance but the the June report was reviewed by the council. 12. City Council Report None 13. Mayor's Report None 14. City Administrator's Report a. Discussion regarding Holiday Parade Discussion about having the City of Mauston Sponsor the Holiday Parade with a resident committee with the Administrator as the oversight with doing the leg work. The council would be interested to see this happen. Haugh to bring back for approval. b. Municipal Code Enforcement June Report Was reviewed. 15. Closed Session- Pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 19.85(1)(e) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. Motion made by Noe, Seconded by Hoilien. a. Purchase of Land - East of Powers Ave b. Sale of Land- State Street 16. Reconvene in Open Session  Motion made by Noe, Seconded by Ferguson. 17. Discussion and Action as a Result of Closed Session Matters Noe/Ferguson Purchase of Land East of Powers Ave to move forward approved upon contingencies discussed in closed session. RC Ferguson/Allaby allow Haugh to gather information and seek appraisal of the property that may be sold on State Street. RC 18. Adjourn EnterTextHere Motion made by Hoilien, Seconded by Noe. 7:32 pm