City Council

COMMISSION ON PUBLIC WORKS/UTILITIES COUNCIL ROOM NOVEMBER 13, 2018 6:45 P.M. The Commission on Public Works/Utilities met in regular session, Chair Quicker presiding. On roll call: all members present. The minutes of the previous meeting were declared approved. Director of Public Works Flynn reported on one burial at the Cemetery, equipment maintenance, mowing and weed trimming Cemetery and Parks, preparing the base for Schuster Park South restroom, removed Fall decorations, trimming and pruning trees, maintaining street lighting, filling potholes, hauling brush and compost to the old landfill, removed a large pine tree that came down on East Street (it took down a power pole and wires), street sweeping, installing Christmas decorations (Xcel has restricted us from placing decorations on their poles, thus no decoration on the Northside), the Water Department is in the process of changing out some meters, exercising water valves and hydrant maintenance, the Sewer Department is doing lift station maintenance and had a contractor cleaning and televising some mains, leaf pickup is in progress on the North-West side and then we will starting over picking up piles, picking up brush, had our first round of snow and ice removal, salt and sand are ready for the season. The City Clerk reported that the regular meeting date of Tuesday, December 25, 2018 is also Christmas Day. Motion Glassbrenner, second Neville, to reschedule the regular Tuesday, December 25, 2018 meeting to Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at 6:45 P.M. All Aye. Motion Neville, second Weiers, to adjourn. All Aye. _____________________________________ Jerry L. Quicker, Chair ___________________________________ Rex R. Roehl, Clerk ************ COMMON COUNCIL COUNCIL ROOM NOVEMBER 13, 2018 7:00 P.M. The Common Council met in regular session, Mayor Glassbrenner presiding. On roll call: all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The minutes of the previous meeting were declared approved. Council Member Neville reported on the October 24, 2018 and November 7, 2018 meetings of the Heritage Days Committee regarding: 1) discussion on food vendors, 2) update on Miss Neillsville activities, 3) discussion on new events, 2019 event set up, safety lights and scavenger hunt, 4) discussion on and approval of Dan Herbrand and Barb Miller as 2019 Grand Marshalls for the parade, 5) welcomed Daryn Horn as a returning member; 6) financial report, 7) discussion on food and beer vendors, 8) updates on Miss Neillsville activities and scavenger hunt, 9) discussion on and approval of booking the band “Hyde”, 10) discussion on 2019 event set up, 11) updates on safety lights, petting zoo, sponsorships and volleyball and 12) discussion on DJ. Council Member Counsell reported on the October 25, 2018 meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission regarding: 1) discussion on and approval of printing 300 calendars for 2019 and paying Quality Printing based on that quantity and 2) discussion on and approval of selling the calendars wholesale at $8 each for 25 calendars or more, otherwise retail at $10 each. Council Member Counsell reported on the November 8, 2018 meeting of the Beautification Committee regarding: 1) discussion on and approval of the Rotary Circle water system bid of $436.25 from Schalow’s Nursery, Inc. and 2) discussion on and approval of reimbursing Stacie Campbell $25.32 for ribbon used in Christmas decorations. Council Member Quicker reported on the November 13, 2018 meeting of the Commission on Public Works/Utilities regarding: 1) current activities, 2) rescheduling the regular Tuesday, December 25, 2018 meeting to Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at 6:45 P.M. Mayor Glassbrenner declared all reports filed as presented with City Clerk. Jerilyn St. Amand, Sunset Place, stated that a local business owner yelled at her for speaking at Council Meeting. Under appearances it is her right to do so. The City Clerk reported that the regular meeting date of Tuesday, December 25, 2018 is also Christmas Day. Motion Counsell, second Quicker, to reschedule the regular Tuesday, December 25, 2018 meeting to Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. All Aye. The City Clerk presented a request from the Neillsville Area Chamber of Commerce for use of the Sniteman Town Square (Gazebo) Park for the “Official Christmas Tree Lighting/Santa’s Coming to Town” event on Friday, November 30, 2018. Motion Counsell, second Neville, to grant the Neillsville Area Chamber of Commerce request for use of the Sniteman Town Square (Gazebo) Park for the “Official Christmas Tree Lighting/Santa’s Coming to Town” event on Friday, November 30, 2018. All Aye. The City Clerk reported on the 2019 dental insurance renewal to Humana Dental. The Employee Only plan is increasing from $35.15 to $36.21 or $1.06 per month (3.0%). The Employee and Spouse plan premium is increasing from $70.29 to $72.42 or $2.13 per month (3.0%). The Employee and Child plan premium’s increasing from $98.87 to $101.58 or $2.71 per month (2.7%). The Family plan premium is increasing from $136.02 to $139.79 or $3.77 per month (2.8%). The monthly overall increase is 2.82%. Motion Quicker, second Clough, to approve the 2019 dental insurance contract renewal with Humana Dental as presented. All Aye. City Attorney Wachsmuth presented the Second Amendment to Cooperative Agreement (PILOT) with WHPC Subs. (PILOT-Payment in Lieu of Taxes, and WHPC subs-Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corporation’s three sub-units Neillsville I, LLC; Neillsville II, LLC; and Neillsville III, LLC.) The payment will be $10,000 per year for five years, January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2023, at which time the agreement will be reviewed and renewed according to negotiations at that time. Motion Quicker, second Clough, to approve the Second Amendment to Cooperative Agreement with WHPC Subs and authorize the Mayor to sign it upon receiving the WHPC Subs signed agreement. All Aye. 7:15 P.M. – Mayor Glassbrenner declared the Public Hearing on the Proposed 2019 Budget for the City now open. CITY OF NEILLSVILLE 2019 CITY BUDGET EXPENDITURES AND CONTINGENCY Operations and Maintenance General Government – 51000 $ 1,034,029 Public Safety – 52000 705,133 Public Works – 53000 758,852 Health & Human Services – 54000 78,551  Culture, Recreation, Education – 55000 298,692 Conservation & Development – 56000 35,028 Total Operations and Maintenance $ 2,910,285 Capital Outlay – 57000 119,091 Debt Service – 58000 432,618 Contingency – 34000 86,550 Total Expenditures and Contingency $ 3,548,544 LESS: REVENUES OTHER THAN FROM PROPERTY TAXES Taxes – 41000 $ 259,480 Special Assessments – 42000 1,398 Intergovernmental Revenues – 43000 1,228,739 Licenses & Permits – 44000 11,150 Fines, Forfeits & Penalties – 45000 28,000 Public Charges for Services – 46000 273,431 Intergovernmental Charges for Services – 47000 77,265 Miscellaneous Revenues – 48000 40,216 Other Financing Sources – 49000 128,586 Total Revenue $ 2,048,265 General Funds Applied 348,765 Total Revenue and Funds Applied $ 2,397,030 Proposed City Levy $ 1,151,514 Less: Computer State Aid <4,076> Net City Levy Before TIDs $ 1,147,438 PLUS: Tax Incremental Districts (TIDs) 57,204 Net City Levy $ 1,204,642 Proposed Local Tax Rate for 2018 Tax Roll $10.38202 per thousand. Details on the budget are on file for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk. The City Clerk reported that the proposed 2019 General Fund Budget of $3,548,544 is lower than the Consumer Price Index (2.4%) and lower than the Wisconsin Department of Revenue Expenditure Restraint Program (2.9%) guidelines. The proposed 2018 tax levy of $1,147,438 without TIDs exceeds the State’s levy limit requirement of 0% plus net new construction (0.773%) of $8,250: however the Finance Committee has recommended approving levy limit adjustment increases: Section D, Line A ($1) for Unused Levy from the previous year and Section D, Line E ($80,618) for Debt Service Levy for general obligation debt authorized after July 1, 2005 - this would bring the City into compliance with the allowable levy limit for the City. Mayor Glassbrenner called three times for appearances, there being none. 7:19 P.M. – The Budget Hearing was declared closed. Motion Clough, second Counsell, to approve a Levy Limit Section D, Line A adjustment for Unused Levy from the previous year ($1). On roll call: All Aye. Motion Weiers, second Quicker, to approve a Levy Limit Section D, Line E adjustment for Debt Service Levy for general obligation debt authorized after July 1, 2005 ($80,618). On roll call: All Aye. Motion Neville, second Clough, to adopt the 2019 City Budget of $3,548,544 with $1,204,642 to be placed on the 2018 Tax Roll. On roll call: All Aye Mayor Glassbrenner thanked the Common Council members and City Clerk-Treasurer Roehl for all their work throughout the budget process. Mayor Glassbrenner presented a request from Rolly and Margaret Gelhaus who have made an “Offer to Purchase” on the Justin Black property at 1209 Lloyd Street contingent on the keeping of animals on the property. Justin Black stated that he currently has animals on the property. The “Offer to Purchase” contingency includes chickens, horse, donkey and a potbelly pig. City Attorney Wachsmuth stated that Council has granted permission to a particular landowner, subject to revisiting the matter when changes or complaints occur. Director of Public Works Flynn stated that the property is assessed as Agricultural in a Residential area, with 28.66 acres. The Neillsville Retirement Community residents love viewing the animals. Discussion followed. Motion Clough, second Neville, to grant Rolly and Margaret Gelhaus permission for 1209 Lloyd Street to have non-commercial chickens, horse, donkey and a potbelly pig, subject to review if complaints are received or excess numbers of animals occur, because of the large acreage and location of the property. All Aye. Chief of Police Klueckmann reported on October 2018 complaints, citations, warnings and investigations. Council Member Counsell presented the 2019 Historic Preservation calendar-history lost-churches. Many of these churches are gone, cost is $10 per calendar, proceeds are used to fund a grant program for local historic properties; the Beautification Committee will be putting up decorations on November 21, 2018 and will be installing a watering system in the Rotary flower bed next spring. Tavern Operator’s License Applications: Mark E. Kurasz and Mary Jane Struensee Motion Quicker, second Clough, to grant all the listed licenses. All Aye. Motion Quicker, second Clough, that City Bills Nos. 1068 to 1133 in the amount of $142,939.46 and CDBG Housing Escrow Account Bills Nos. 16 and 17 in the amount of $2,334.75 be paid. All Aye. Motion Counsell, second Neville, to adjourn. All Aye. ___________________________ Charles W. Glassbrenner, Mayor ___________________________ Rex R. Roehl, Clerk ************