Common Council Meeting

COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 13, 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, August 13, 2024. Mayor Darryl Teske called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Members present were Barb Hoilien, Jim Allaby, Rick Noe, Leanna Hagen, Donna McGinley, and Mary Bender. Absent was Courtney Ferguson. Also present were Mayor Darryl Teske, City Administrator Daron Haugh, and Municipal Court Clerk Carole Wolff. 2. Pledge of Allegiance- Mayor Teske led the pledge. 3. Public Hearing- Public Hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for Frank Murray Jr., CJJ’s Towing and Auto Repair for continued operation of a towing and repair company. Gayle Bauer 1017 E. State Street spoke against the auto repair shop. Robert Bollig a Mauston resident mentioned that no one has said anything about the junk vehicles by Bires. Frank Murray owner of the property understands the concerns but states all junk vehicles would be behind a fence out of site. Noe asked about ground contamination from junk vehicles. Murray said he wants to be treated by the same standards as other businesses in town that are similar to his. Noe made the motion to close the public hearing and Mcginley seconded. Motion carried. 4. Minutes- The motion was made by Noe and was seconded by McGinley to approve July 23, 2024 minutes. Motion carried. 5. Citizens Address to the Council- Robert Bollig a Mauston resident spoke on the homeless in the City now that the laundry mat on State Street is closed. 6. Reports from Committees, Boards, and Commissions- Noe went to the Airport Commission meeting and found out their runway project has been delayed for a third time and probably will not be started until the sping of 2025. 7. Plan Commission- The motion was made by McGinley and seconded by Bender to approve Ordinance 2024-2069 Rezone of 913/915 Division Street. Motion carried. 8. Fire Chief's Report- Captain Allaby gave the report and answered any questions anyone had. 9. Municipal Court Quarterly Report- Judge Taake gave the court's 2nd Quarter report. He spoke with Juneau County Human Services and we now have a social worker dedicated to youth justice working with our court, circuit court, and the schools for those children who are extremely high- risk. He is excited to be working with her with our truant juveniles. 10. Public Works Committee Report- a. The Council was made aware of the Award Letter for the CDBG-PF for $1,000,000. Noe thanked Nelson and Haugh for all their hard work on this grant. b. The motion was made by Noe and seconded by Hoilien to approve the MSA Service Agreement for the 2024 CDBG - Phase 2 for a cost of $46,000. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. c. Director of Public Works- No report 11. Finance and Purchasing Committee Report- a. The motion was made by Noe and seconded by Hoilien to approve the vouchers of $753,220.63. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. b. The motion was made by Noe and seconded by Hoilien to keep the Township Fire Call Billings as is. Motion carried. 12. Personnel and Negotiating Committee Report- The motion was made by Noe and seconded by Hoilien to approve the Janitorial and Light Maintenance Job description with edits to include light maintenance at the library and be clear on the requirements to prospective employees. Motion carried. 13. Ordinance, Licenses and Permits Committee- First Reading of Ordinance 2024 -2068 Amendment Chpt 8 Prohibited Animals was completed. 14. City Council Report- Noe reminded everyone about the Juneau County Fair breakfast on Saturday. 15. Mayor's Report- Mayor Teske invited everyone to attend the Judge Roemer dedication on September 12 at 11:00 am at the Juneau County Justice Center. 16. City Administrator's Report a. The motion was made by Hagen and seconded by Noe to approve the Holiday Parade as a city-sponsored event. Motion carried. b. The motion was made by McGinley and seconded by Bender to approve the Ronald Brunner, Jr. CSM. Motion carried. c. The Halloween discussion was tabled until next meeting.  d. The motion was made by Noe and seconded by Hagen to approve Resolution 2024-10 Authorizing Procurement of Real Estate Land East of Powers. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. e. Health Insurance update 2025- The Employees Trust Fund has overhauled their health insurance model starting in 2025. This is going to change how we currently calculate health insurance percentages from what the employee pays versus the employer. f. Haugh provided the 2025 calendar year projected budget timeline. 17. Closed Session- The motion was made by Noe and seconded by Hagen to go into closed session. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote at 7:07 pm. pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 19.85(1)(c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility and Under 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 regarding Land East of Powers Ave and the City Owned property on State Street 18. Reconvene in Open Session- The motion was made by Noe and seconded by McGinley to go into open session. Motion carried at 7:42 pm. 19. Discussion and Action as a Result of Closed Session Matters- The motion was made by Noe and seconded by Allaby to approve the Administrator to continue the purchase of the land East of Powers Ave. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. The motion was made by Hagen and seconded by Noe to have the administrator continue negotiations for the sale of the property on State Street. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 20. Adjourn- The motion was made by Hoilien and seconded by McGinley to adjourn. Motion carried at 7:45 pm. ______________________________________ __________________________ Administrator Date