Common Council

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEKOOSA HELD IN THE NEKOOSA COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024 AT 5:30 P.M.(Approx.) Meeting called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Carlson Brian Krubsack Michael Kumm Brad Hamilton Larry Krubsack Adam Buehring Anthony Carlson Garett Kuhn Daniel Downing - Absent Moved by Hamilton seconded by Kuhn that the members of the Common Council be paid for this meeting. Roll Call Vote:7 Ayes 0 Nays. Carried COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS APRIL 16, 2024 WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE Anthony Carlson-Chair Mike Kumm Garett Kuhn Larry Krubsack PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Larry Krubsack-Chair Adam Buehring Garett Kuhn Anthony Carlson PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Brian Krubsack-Chair Brad Hamilton Dan Downing Mike Kumm PROPERTY, RECREATION & HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Adam Buehring-Chair Brian Krubsack Brad Hamilton Dan Downing PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Brad Hamilton-Chair Larry Krubsack Mike Kumm Anthony Carlson PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Dan Carlson-Chairman Joseph M. Rusch II-Secretary Jason Conrad Rick Schmidt-DPW Brad Hamilton Brian Krubsack Larry Krubsack Terry Shymanski Dan Hofmeister Moved by Hamilton seconded by Carlson to accept the Mayor's Committee Appointments. Roll Call Vote:7 Ayes 0 Nays. Carried POLICE COMMITTEE Membership: The Police Committee shall consist of 3 members, none of whom shall be officers or employees of the City, appointed by the Mayor & confirmed by the Council for staggered 3-year terms. Powers & Duties: The Police Committee shall have the power & duty to discipline the City Police Chief & City Police Officers who are not probationary, in accordance with the provisions of State Statute 62.13(5), Wisconsin Statutes. APPOINTMENTS: Kenneth Hilgers . - 3 year term John Reimer - 2 year term George Carlson - 1 year term Moved by Hamilton seconded by Carlson to accept the Mayor's Appointments. Roll Call Vote:7 Ayes 0 Nays. Carried Moved by L. Krubsack seconded by Kuhn to nominate Brad Hamilton as Council President. Moved by L. Krubsack seconded by Kuhn that the nominations be closed & that the chair cast an unanimous ballot for Brad Hamilton as Council President. Roll Call Vote:7 Ayes 0 Nays. Carried Moved by Hamilton seconded by Kuhn to make Nekoosa-Port Edwards State Bank, Nekoosa Credit Union, Paper City Savings the Official City Depositories. Roll Call Vote:7 Ayes 0 Nays. Carried Moved by Hamilton seconded by L. Krubsack that the City Clerk be made agent for the Wisconsin Retirement Fund. Roll Call Vote:7 Ayes 0 Nays. Carried Moved by Hamilton seconded by L. Krubsack that the Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune be the official newspaper for the City for the ensuing year. Carried Mayor Carlson appoints the following to the BOARD OF REVIEW to meet on May 8, 2024 at the Nekoosa Council Chambers from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. BOARD OF REVIEW Alternate Regular 1. Brian Krubsack 1. Larry Krubsack 2. Adam Buehring 2. Mike Kumm 3. Anthony Carlson 3. Dan Downing 4. Brad Hamilton 4. Garett Kuhn Moved by Hamilton seconded by L. Krubsack to accept the Mayor's appointments. Carried. Mayor Carlson appoints the following to the BOARD OF APPEALS: ---------------------- Todd Schoen Robert Birkhauser Ken Linzmeier Terry Shymanski ------------------ Moved by Hamilton seconded by L. Krubsack to approve the Mayor's appointments. Carried. Moved by L. Krubsack seconded by Hamilton to retain Nicholas Abts/ AGV Law as the City Attorney. Roll Call Vote:7 Ayes 0 Nays. Carried Moved by Carlson seconded by B. Krubsack to retain Nicholas Abts/ AGV Law as the City Prosecutor. Carried. Roll Call Vote:7 Ayes 0 Nays. Carried Mayor Carlson appoints Alderman Brad Hamilton to the Nekoosa Library Board. Moved by Kuhn seconded by Hamilton to approve the Mayor's appointment. Carried. Mayor Carlson appoints Brad Hamilton to the Airport Commission. Moved by L. Krubsack seconded by Kuhn to approve the Mayor's appointment. Carried. Roll Call Vote:7 Ayes 0 Nays. Carried Moved by Hamilton seconded by L. Krubsack to adjourn. Carried. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED JOSEPH M. RUSCH II CITY CLERK