Common Council Meeting

COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 10, 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, September 10, 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. Mayor Darryl Teske, City Administrator Daron Haugh, and Deputy Clerk Nicole Lyddy were also present. 2. Pledge of Allegiance - Mayor Teske led the pledge. 3. Minutes - The motion was made by Noe and seconded by Hagen to approve the minutes of August 27, 2024. Motion carried. 4. Citizens' Address to the Council- None 5. Reports from Committees, Boards, and Commissions – Mauston/New Lisbon Airport Commission - Dave Seitz from the Airport Commission, along with Melisa Underwood from SEH, and Jeremy Roberts from MSA, provided the council with an update on the status of the airport and discussed the long-awaited runway project, which is expected to begin next spring. 6. Public Works Committee Report a. The motion was made by Noe and seconded by McGinley to approve Resolution 2024-13 requiring the Repair of an At-Grade Crossing on Division Street. Motion carried. b. The motion was made by Noe and seconded by McGinley to approve Resolution 2024-14 requiring the Repair of an At-Grade Crossing on Grove Street. Motion carried. c. The motion was made by Noe and seconded by McGinley to approve Olympic Builders Pay app. #5 of $494,000. Motion carried a unanimous roll call vote. d. Director of Public Works Report- none 7. Finance and Purchasing Committee Report - a. The motion was made by Noe and seconded by Hoilien to approve the vouchers of $643,353.01. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. b. The motion was made by Noe and seconded by Hoilien to approve Tri-State Mud Jacking quote of $1,500 and D & G Seamless Gutters of $432 for the Police Department outdoor repair work coming out of the Building Maintenance Fund with the remaining work to be done by the Public Works Department project not to exceed $5,000. Motion carried.  c. The motion was made by Noe and seconded by Ferguson to approve the 2025-2029 Capital Plan. Motion carried. 8. Fire Chief's Report - Captain Allaby gave the August Fire Report and answered any questions. 9. City Council Report – Hoilien asked about the garbage schedule during a holiday week. It was stated that during a holiday (on a Monday) garbage pick-up is on Wednesday. 10. Mayor's Report – none 11. City Administrator's Report - a. The motion was made by Noe and was seconded by Ferguson to approve Resolution 2024- 12 Community Idle Site Redevelopment (ISR) Grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. Motion carried. b. The motion was made by Ferguson and seconded by Hagen to approve Jay's Powersports Developer's Agreement requirement for the ISR Grant from WEDC. Motion carried. c. Haugh announced that the State has re-determined health insurance percentage rates for employers starting in 2025. 12. Closed Session - The motion was made by Noe and seconded by Hagen to go into a closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) regarding Land east of Powers Ave. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote at 7:15 pm. 13. Reconvene in Open Session - The motion was made by Noe and seconded by Ferguson to go into open session. Motion carried at .7:27 pm. 14. Result of Closed Session Matters - The motion was made by Ferguson and seconded by McGinley to have the City Administrator proceed with the sale agreement with CMK Properties east of Powers Ave. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 15. Adjourn - The motion was made by McGinley and seconded by Allaby to adjourn. Motion carried at 7:31 pm. ___________________________________ ____________________________ Administrator Date