City Council

COMMISSION ON PUBLIC WORKS/UTILITIES COUNCIL ROOM MARCH 10, 2015 6:45 P.M. The Commission on Public Works/Utilities met in regular session, Chair Horn presiding. On roll call: Council Member Glassbrenner absent, all other members present. The minutes of the previous meeting were declared approved. Director of Public Works Flynn reported on two burials at the cemetery, equipment maintenance, removing two trees at Listeman Park, snow and ice removal, salting, sanding and plowing roads and sidewalks, hauled brush and compost, trimming trees, straightening signs, working on street lights, alternating guys at the sewer plant for training, opening and thawing storm drains, assisting the cemetery with grave digging, the DNR has approved installation of sewer auto bar screen, bidding for the bar screen will take place the first part of April. Motion Quicker, second Neville, to adjourn. All Aye. __________________________________________ Daryn J. Horn, Chair ___________________________________ Rex R. Roehl, Clerk ************ COMMON COUNCIL COUNCIL ROOM MARCH 10, 2015 7:00 P.M. The Common Council met in regular session, Mayor Mabie presiding. On roll call: Council Member Glassbrenner absent, all other members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The minutes of the previous meeting were declared approved. Council Member Neville reported on the March 5, 2015 meeting of the Heritage Days Committee regarding: 1) discussion on the Miss Neillsville program, 2) confirmed that Brad and Judy Lindner will be the parade Grand Marshalls, 3) discussed golf outing and hole sponsors, 4) discussed children’s games and prizes, 5) approved a movie night for Friday night, 6) discussed setup for the Vic Ferrari band with CWB Security, and 7) discussed other activities. Council Member Horn reported on the March 10, 2015 meeting of the Commission on Public Works/Utilities regarding current activities. Mayor Mabie declared all reports filed as presented with the City Clerk. City Attorney Wachsmuth read “An Ordinance to Repeal and Recreate 9-2-2 Carrying Concealed Weapons Prohibited.” This proposed ordinance replaces an outdated ordinance due to state law changes. It prohibits firearms in any city owned building and covers functions with an alcohol license. She worked with Chief of Police Klueckmann in drafting this ordinance. Discussion followed on: not including the Clark County Jail Museum in the list of City municipal buildings (as the City does not own it); whether the bartender should be responsible to determine if someone is carrying a concealed weapon (similar to carding people before serving a drink) or putting the responsibility on the person carrying a weapon; the Clerk’s office providing the signs, who should bear the printing cost (the City or the licensee), there would be uniform wording if the signs were provided by the City versus everyone creating their own; “special events” having the same wording as other licensees; this is an ordinance about firearms and concealed carry, and does not include knives; adding the word “knowingly” to the serving section (the bartender cannot knowingly serve a person carrying a concealed weapon). City Attorney Wachsmuth will make the changes discussed and bring back a revised ordinance. Chief of Police Klueckmann reported on February, 2013 complaints, citations, warnings, arrests and investigations. Klueckmann reported that the police department’s new mailing address is now 118 W. Fifth Street, Suite A, and will no longer be handled through the City Clerk’s office; department policy changes – Body Camera (new), Post-Shooting Personnel Support (new), and Use of Force (updated); and attending new chief’s training. Health Officer Doris Bakker stated that the City’s Tattoo Establishment ordinance adopted in 1997 is very well written and very detailed. The only thing that should be updated is the 24-hour waiting period for customers between signing of the consent form and the actual tattooing. The actual consent form is very detailed and the individual has to be 18 years of age to get a tattoo legally in Wisconsin. They have a very nice, two room establishment. The State has been in and inspected and issued a license. Farron Dignin, Captured Ink, made a request for the ordinance change as presented by Health Officer Bakker. Discussion followed. The City Attorney will bring in an ordinance amendment to remove the 24- hour waiting period. Mayor Mabie presented a funding request letter for cable TV access equipment that the City will be sending to the Listeman Foundation. Change of Agent Successor Application: For the Neillsville Country Club, Inc., Neillsville Country Club, 603 E. Division Street, Andrew R. Olson, Agent City Clerk Roehl reported that Chief of Police Klueckmann has run a check on Olson’s record, but has not signed the Approval of Agent form. Council Member Quicker asked if Olson or any of the Neillsville Country Club Board of Directors members were contacted. Chief of Police Klueckmann stated that he did the record check and found five events not disclosed on the application. City Attorney Wachsmuth stated that two of the events are not of a criminal nature, as there were forfeitures. She has a difference of opinion with Chief of Police Klueckmann on the meaning of conviction of any offenses (other than traffic). Chief of Police Klueckmann stated that the Council has the final authority to approve or deny. Klueckmann has no objection to the appointment, however, because the applicant did not disclose these events, he cannot sign the approval. City Attorney Wachsmuth stated the Council can make the final decision. Mayor Mabie questioned if the Neillsville Country Club Board is aware of this, it is not necessary to judge his character by this, if they were aware of it. Council Member Clough stated it is pretty damning if Olson signs the application and checks the “no” box. It is not looking good on the face, but Olson was not contacted about it. Chief of Police Klueckmann stated the last event has been taken care of. Mayor Mabie directed the Chief of Police to contact both the Neillsville Country Club and Mr. Olson to have a board representative and Mr. Olson appear at the next council meeting. Motion Neville, second Horn, to table the Change of Agent Successor Application. All Aye. Tattoo Establishment License Application: Mark C. Reiss, Captured Ink, 202 W. Fifth Street City Clerk Roehl stated that Health Officer Bakker has inspected the business and found the business meets the City’s regulations. Motion Neville, second Quicker, to grant. All Aye. Tavern Operator’s License Applications: Carol L. Mashin and Lukas G. Opelt Motion Horn, second Neville, to grant the listed licenses. All Aye. Motion Quicker, second Neville, that City bills Nos. 216 to 279 in the amount of $145,547.92 be paid. All Aye. Motion Horn, second Neville, to adjourn. All Aye. __________________________________________ Steven M. Mabie, Mayor ___________________________________ Rex R. Roehl, Clerk ************