City Council

COMMISSION ON PUBLIC WORKS/UTILITIES COUNCIL ROOM JULY 23, 2019 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 trimming Cemetery and parks, picking up branches, preparing ballfields, Schuster Park walkway lights are on order, Heritage Days cleanup, storm damage cleanup, trimming and pruning trees, maintaining street lighting, filling potholes, hauling brush and compost, the Sewer Department has completed the new sewer main on Willow Street from E. Sixth Street to E. Seventh Street, several sewer backups caused by storms, power outages, etc., repaired a force main that broke in the Industrial Park, street sweeping, sign maintenance for ATV trails, street construction on Willow Street road base is 50% done, paved prepared street patches, a tree took out a cooking pavilion on the south end of Schuster Park, the Water Department will be flushing water mains on August 5 to 16, 2019, the banners took a beating, the floating fountain was covered with branches, it has been pulled and cleaned up, the lights are working but the pump is not. City Attorney Wachsmuth read Resolution No. 598 – A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 344 Limiting Sewer Hook-Ups. Motion Clough, second Neville, to recommend to the Common Council that Resolution No. 598 be adopted. All Aye. (See Common Council minutes of July 23, 2019 for printed resolution.) Mayor Glassbrenner stated a sewer extension and lift station maintenance agreement is still needed. Does the hospital know what you want and what should be included in the agreement. Mike Olson, Marshfield Medical Center – Neillsville, stated they would be working with City Attorney Wachsmuth. City Attorney Wachsmuth stated she is not knowledgeable on sewer requirements, the engineers and Director of Public Works Flynn will have to put together the mechanics of operations, including the lift station. Mayor Glassbrenner stated that hospital attorneys will draw up the agreement with City Attorney Wachsmuth’s input and review. Director of Public Works Flynn stated it stands to reason that the plan needs to be reviewed by the City’s engineers, hopefully the hospital will incorporate the cost for plan review. The Sewer Department has already spent money for system feasibility study. Motion Glassbrenner, second Neville, that Water Bills Nos. 183 to 214 in the amount of $57,127.59 and Sewer Bills Nos. 133 to 157 in the amount of $94,098.09 be paid. All Aye. Motion Neville, second Glassbrenner, to adjourn. All Aye. _____________________________________ Jerry L. Quicker, Chair ___________________________________ Rex R. Roehl, Clerk ************  COMMON COUNCIL COUNCIL ROOM JULY 23, 2019 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. Mayor Glassbrenner reported on the July 9, 2019 meeting of the Beautification Committee regarding: 1) discussion on ideas for Prock Park landscaping, 2) approved having the Prock Park sign designed and then design the rest of the park around it, 3) working with Monte Gress and JBC Screenprinting to estimate the cost of a sign and 4) open banner design submissions, discuss banner design selections and awarded the banner design to Chris Keller – no winter design was chosen. Mayor Glassbrenner reported on the July 15, 2019 meeting of the Police and Fire Commission regarding: 1) a closed session on interviewed candidates for Police Chief and 2) reconvening into open session to offer the position to Mark A. Rohloff having passed all the requirements for Chief of Police, effective August 1, 2019. Council Member Quicker reported on the July 16, 2019 meeting of the Library Board regarding: 1) librarians’ reports, 2) discussion on and tabling of an author visit, 3) discussion on and approving a new policy regarding unattended children in the Library, 4) election of officers – Jerry Quicker-President, Nancy Kopp-Vice President, Joy Abel- Secretary, 5) payment of bills, 6) update on donation and carryover funds and 7) discussion on community activities. Council Member Neville reported on the July18, 2019 meeting of the Heritage Days Committee regarding: 1) financial report, 2) Miss Neillsville update, 3) discussion on kid’s games, 4) golf outing update, 5) discussion on different events, 6) discussion on ideas and opinions on events held in 2019, 7) discussion on possible events for 2020 Heritage Days. Council Member Quicker reported on the July 23, 2019 meeting of the Commission of Public Works/Utilities regarding: 1) current activities, 2) recommendation that Resolution No. 598 – A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 344 Limiting Sewer Hook-Ups be adopted and 3) payment of bills. Mayor Glassbrenner declared all reports filed as presented with the City Clerk. Mayor Glassbrenner asked if there were any questions on the Commission of Public Works/Utilities item (2). RESOLUTION NO. 598 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION No. 344 LIMITING SEWER HOOK-UPS WHEREAS, on March 24, 1987, the City of Neillsville passed a resolution limiting sewer hook-ups to properties located within the City of Neillsville; and, WHEREAS, Memorial Hospital Inc., Neillsville, Wisconsin has asked the City of Neillsville to allow them to continue the benefits of the City of Neillsville sewer system to its healthcare operation being moved to a location in the Town of Pine Valley, Clark County, which is outside the City of Neillsville; and, WHEREAS, the City of Neillsville recognizes the public purposes of Marshfield Medical Center – Neillsville 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 Marshfield Medical Center – Neillsville 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 Marshfield Medical Center – Neillsville in close proximity to the City of Neillsville and promote a public purpose; and, WHEREAS, as a condition of this extension of a sewer main from the City of Neillsville to property owned by Memorial Hospital, Inc. in an unincorporated location, an additional resolution shall be required for the approval of all aspects of the extension and a sewer agreement, which in additional to other terms, shall require Memorial Hospital, Inc., Neillsville, Wisconsin, d/b/a Marshfield Medical Center – Neillsville to pay all costs of constructing and maintaining the sewer main. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Neillsville hereby amends Resolution #344 to make a single exception for the extension of a sewer line to property outside the incorporated area of the City of Neillsville to property owned by Memorial Hospital, Inc., Neillsville, Wisconsin to its Marshfield Medical Center – Neillsville facility in the Town of Pine Valley, Clark County, on the conditions stated herein. By:___________________________________ Charles Glassbrenner, Mayor By:____________________________________ Rex R. Roehl, Clerk Motion Quicker, second Neville, that Resolution No. 598 be adopted. All Aye. City Clerk Roehl stated that the Beautification Committee has collected $2,485 in donations from area businesses and individuals for hanging flowers baskets/decorations. Motion Counsell, second Clough, to accept and appropriate $2,485 in donations for hanging flower baskets/decorations to Account No. 55340 Celebrations, and to thank the businesses and individuals for help in beautifying our City. All Aye. City Clerk Roehl reported on receiving a $300 donation from the Neillsville Rotary Club for flowers in the Sniteman Town Square flower garden. Motion Weiers, second Clough, to accept and appropriate $300 to Account No. 55340 Celebrations and to thank the Neillsville Rotary Club for the help in beautifying our City. All Aye. Mayor Glassbrenner stated that on behalf of the Police and Fire Commission, he would like to thank former Clark County Sheriff Louis Rosandich and Clark County Reserve Deputy Jeff Parker for their help in hiring our new Police Chief. Their participation was greatly appreciated. There will be special meetings of the Common Council and Police and Fire Commission on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 8:00 A.M. to swear in Mark A. Rohloff as Chief of Police. Council Member Neville reported that the 25th Heritage Days was a success with over 800 people Friday night and over 1,500 people Saturday night listening to the bands. There are a lot of people to thank – Dan Herbrand and Barb Miller our Grand Marshalls, who have been with Heritage Days all twenty-five years; Parks Director Barth and his crew for the setup, cleanup and taking down; the Police Department; the 107.5 Security Crew; the Chamber of Commerce; the Neillsville School District; Gross Motors for allowing parking at the old Cenex station; our volunteers; our sponsors; the Clark County Jail Museum; Michelle Friemoth and Miss Neillsville Court; our committee members, who work year round; but especially, those who attended throughout the weekend. The Council Members recognized Council Member Neville for all his work on the Heritage Day event. Tavern Operator’s License Application: Candace J. Felser Motion Quicker, second Clough, to grant. All Aye. Motion Weiers, second Neville, that City Bills Nos. 681 to 734 in the amount of $447,377.59 be paid. All Aye. Motion Neville, second Clough, to adjourn. All Aye. ___________________________ Charles W. Glassbrenner, Mayor ___________________________ Rex R. Roehl, Clerk ************