City Council

COMMISSION ON PUBLIC WORKS/UTILITIES COUNCIL ROOM FEBRUARY 13, 2018 6:45 P.M. The Commission on Public Works/Utilities met in regular session, Chair Quicker presiding. On roll call: Council Member Clough absent, all other members present. The minutes of the previous meeting were declared approved. Chair Quicker read Director of Public Works Flynn’s report on three burials at the Cemetery, equipment maintenance, snow and ice removal from streets, sidewalks and hockey rink, trimming and pruning trees, maintaining street lighting, filling potholes, cleaning up brush and compost, work on the Emerald Ash Borer Tree Grant project will begin again, picking up and chipping Christmas trees, the Water Department had its annual DNR inspection (some minor issues have been identified and cleared up), the Sewer Plant has been having issues with the Tiff Avenue and Sand Lane lift stations (we will pull the pumps when the weather gets warmer) and equipment freeze ups (spray nozzles, etc.) and five people attended a Flygt Pump class in Plover, WI. City Attorney Wachsmuth read the Memorial Medical Center Sewer Lateral Extension Resolution. Council Member Counsell stated that in addition to the “requirements established by the City of Neillsville engineers” on page 2 we should add other regulatory agencies like the DOT, DNR, etc. This would put the onus them to follow all the rules. Council Member Counsell stated once they got it built, they can’t add anyone without the City’s approval. City Attorney Wachsmuth stated that they cannot add anyone to the line under our ordinance now and before Memorial Medical Center builds they will have to meet all requirements for construction. Council Member Counsell stated if they sell to anyone else, the City should maintain the right to approve it, we should have some say, binding all future owners to this agreement. The City should have a deed restriction for subsequent owners and who pays for abandonment for the line, etc. Council Member Glassbrenner stated that this is getting kinda off the wall here, trying to control too much and delay things. Council Member Counsell stated that she is trying to protect our citizens now and twenty plus years down the road. City Attorney Wachsmuth stated that she could add another paragraph with subsequent owner’s language if no one objects, but the City does not have jurisdiction for a deed restriction on land not within the City. Motion Neville, second Mabie, to recommend to the Common Council that Resolution No. 588 be adopted as amended with the subsequent owners language added. (See Common Council meeting of February 13, 2018 for the printed resolution.) All Aye. City Clerk Roehl reported that Director of Public Works Flynn received a copy of the letter to the DNR from Abby Meyer, MSA Engineering, retracting the City’s application for an Individual Hardship (Economic) Variance and the City’s intent to submit a Multi-Discharge Variance (MDV) phosphorus compliance application. Council Member Counsell stated that Director of Public Works Flynn received a letter from Xcel Energy regarding decorations, flowers and flags attached to their poles. The City will have to talk with Xcel Energy to see what they will allow and approve. Motion Counsell, second Mabie, to adjourn. All Aye.  _____________________________________ Jerry L. Quicker, Chair ___________________________________ Rex R. Roehl, Clerk ************ COMMON COUNCIL COUNCIL ROOM FEBRUARY 13, 2018 7:00 P.M. The Common Council met in regular session, Mayor Mabie presiding. On roll call: Council Member Clough absent, all other members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The minutes of the previous meeting were declared approved. Council Member Counsell reported on the February 1, 2018 meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission regarding: 1) an appearance by Caroline Prock O’Brien and discussion on the possibility of a memorial marker about her family history with the property at 1710 Black River Road, 2) discussion on and approval of a $500 grant request from Dean Glaze for the work done in 2017 on the old hospital property at 319 State Street, 3) discussion on and approval of a $500 grant request from Dylan’s Den for the work done in 2017 on the former Christian Science Church property at 132 E. Fourth Street, 4) discussion on 2018 projects and 5) approving a letter to property with agreed upon changes thanking them for improvements made. Council Member Quicker reported on the February 13, 2018 meeting of the Commission on Public Works/Utilities regarding: 1) current activities, 2) discussion on and recommendation that Resolution No. 588 be adopted as amended with the subsequent owners languages added and 3) received a copy of the letter to the DNR from Abby Meyer, MSA Engineering, retracting the City’s application for an Individual Hardship (Economic) Variance and the City’s intent to submit a Multi-Discharger Variance (MDV) phosphorus compliance application. Mayor Mabie declared all reports filed as presented with the City Clerk. Jerilyn St. Amand thanked Council Members Counsell and Neville for advocating for our citizens and watching out for the City. Mayor Mabie asked if there were any questions on the Commission on Public Works/Utilities item (2). RESOLUTION NO. 588 MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER SEWER LATERAL EXTENSION RESOLUTION  A RESOLUTION authorizing the extension of a sewer lateral from the City of Neillsville sewer system to property owned by Memorial Hospital, Inc., (a/k/a Memorial Medical Center) in an unincorporated area. WHEREAS, Memorial Medical Center desires to move its operations to a location outside of the City of Neillsville, but continue the benefits of the City of Neillsville sewer system; and WHEREAS, the City of Neillsville recognizes the public purpose of Memorial Medical Center as a hospital and health care facility, as well as the economic, social and health benefits to the City of Neillsville and its citizens to have Memorial Medical Center remain in business and in close proximity to the City of Neillsville; and WHEREAS, the City of Neillsville also recognizes that the extension of a sewer main from the City of Neillsville to property owned by Memorial Hospital, Inc., in an unincorporated location will assist in maintaining Memorial Medical Center in close proximity to the City of Neillsville and promote a public purpose; and WHEREAS, the City of Neillsville will possess the ability to monitor and test both the sewer lateral installation and its maintenance as well as the waste produced by Memorial Medical Center and charge the appropriate surcharges; and WHEREAS, Memorial Hospital, Inc., in constructing and maintaining the sewer lateral will be required to comply with all of the requirements of Title 5, Chapter 3 of the City of Neillsville Ordinances; and WHEREAS, the requirements of this resolution shall apply to Memorial Hospital, Inc. (a/k/a Memorial Medical Center), and any subsequent owner of parcel number 042.0365.00 or subdivision thereof; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Neillsville Common Council approves the extension of a sewer lateral outside of the City of Neillsville boundaries to extend from Clay Street in the City of Neillsville to a building constructed by Memorial Hospital, Inc., at an unincorporated location on tax parcel number 042.0365.000 once said property is owned by Memorial Hospital, Inc.; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to sec. 5-3-4(f) City of Neillsville Ordinances, Memorial Hospital, Inc. shall be allowed to construct and install a sewer lateral from Clay Street within the City of Neillsville to a building located on tax parcel number 042.0365.000, once said property is owned by Memorial Hospital, Inc., consistent with and in accordance with requirements established by the City of Neillsville engineers and at no cost to the City of Neillsville; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Memorial Hospital, Inc. shall place a newly constructed lift station on the property owned by them at tax parcel number 042.0365.000, consistent with and in accordance with requirements established by the City of Neillsville engineers; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to sec. 5-3-3(b) City of Neillsville Ordinances, Memorial Hospital, Inc. shall maintain the sewer lateral, the lift station and all components thereof from the location of connection at Clay Street to its building, at no cost to the City of Neillsville; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, in consideration of allowing the sewer lateral to be constructed and maintained to an unincorporated location, the City of Neillsville shall have the right to conduct testing as to the strength of the waste Memorial Medical Center is generating and passing into the City of Neillsville sewer main (i.e., suspended solids, BODs, phosphorus, etc...) with all appropriate surcharges being implemented pursuant to City of Neillsville Ordinances. _______________________  Steven J. Mabie, Mayor __________________________ Rex R. Roehl, Clerk Motion Glassbrenner, second Neville, to accept the recommendation that Resolution No. 588 as amended be adapted. All Aye. Mayor Mabie read William Weiler’s Letter of Resignation from the Police and Fire Commission. Motion Quicker, second Counsell, to accept the resignation of William Weiler as member of the Police and Fire Commission and to thank him for his services to the City of Neillsville. All Aye. Mayor Mabie read Heather Langreck’s Letter of Resignation from the Parks and Recreation Board. Motion Glassbrenner, second Neville, to accept the resignation of Heather Langreck as member of the Park and Recreation Board and to thank her for her services to the City of Neillsville. All Aye. Mayor Mabie recommended that Aaron Wanish be appointed as a member of the Parks and Recreation Board (2018). All Aye. Mayor Mabie presented the Police and Fire Commission’s Officer candidate, Nicholas Pope, to fill the vacant Police Officer position beginning March 1, 2018. Motion Counsell, second Neville, to accept the Police and Fire Commission’s recommendation to hire Nicholas Pope as a police officer beginning March 1, 2018. All Aye. Council Member Glassbrenner reported on attending a Memorial Medical Center Finance Committee meeting-MMC is continuing to work with the City on utility connections; they are review specialty care offerings; preparing for auditors; and the City’s loan payment was made at the end of 2017. Discussion on the Christmas decorations in the flower pots. They were not intended to be Christmas decorations, they were winter decorations, but with the warm weather they did not hold up well and now they are frozen in. Hotel/Motel Room Tax Permit Application: DAHI Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a Super 8, Lal Patel, Agent, 1000 E. Division Street Motion Glassbrenner, second Quicker, to grant. All Aye. Temporary Class “B” Retailers License (Beer & Wine) Application: Neillsville Area Public Library Foundation, Inc., Lauralee A. Carlson, Agent for the Neillsville Public Library, 409 Hewett Street, for April 6, 2018-Paint A Glass-Have A Glass Event Motion Counsell, second Neville, to grant. All Aye. Tavern Operator’s License Applications: Jacquelyn R. Hale, Cara M. Hart, Timothy A. Ramer, Michael R. Thomas Motion Neville, second Quicker, to grant all the listed licenses. All Aye. Motion Neville, second Quicker, that City Bills Nos. 107 to 157 in the amount of $413,814.98 and CDBG Housing Escrow Bill No. 2 in the amount of $3,450.00 be paid. All Aye. Motion Counsell, second Neville, to adjourn. All Aye. _______________________ Steven J. Mabie, Mayor ___________________________ Rex R. Roehl, Clerk ************