Common Council
Regular MeetingNekoosa, WI · November 12, 2024
Minutes
Common Council Minutes
The Common Council met at the City of Nekoosa Office
Location: Council Chambers, 951 Market St. Nekoosa, WI 54457
Time: Tuesday, November 12th, 2024, at 7:00 P.M.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Mayor Daniel J. Carlson. The roll call was conducted by City Clerk
Kallee Dhein.
Roll Call
Aldermen Present: Adam Buehring, Anthony Carlson, Garrett Kuhn, Daniel Downing, Michael Kumm, Brad
Hamilton, Larry Krubsack and Brian Krubsack
Also in attendance was Rick Schmidt - Public Works Director, Mike Hartje – Fire Chief, Shawn Woods- Police
Chief, and Nick Abts via Zoom
Attendance via Zoom – Darla Allen - Library Director
Citizen Comment
No citizens were present for comment.
Approval of Previous Common Council Minutes – October 8th, 2024
A motion was made to aprove the minutes of the previous Common Council meeting on October 8th, 2024
as written.
Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Larry Krubsack Motion carried unanimously.
Treasurer Report – October 2024
A motion was made to approve the Treasurer's report as written.
Motion by: Larry Krubsack Seconded by: Garett Kuhn Motion carried unanimously.
Committee Reports
Personnel 11/05/2024
A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Personnel Committee report of November 5th, 2024 be
accepted as written.
Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Larry Krubsack Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Minutes:
1. Recommend adopting changes to employee handbook
2. Motion by Carlson second by Kumm to go into closed session pursuant to WI Stats 19.85 (1) to
negotiate wages with Nekoosa Public Works Union and Police Dept. Union. All members voted yes.
3. Motion by Kumm second by Carlson to go into open session pursuant to WI Stats 19.85 (2) to make
recommendations on closed session items.
4. Recommend 4% pay increase and $50.00 increase to clothing allowance to Department of Public
Works.
5. Recommend 2025 and 2026 contract with Police Union, with a 4% increase.
6. Recommend Police Chief merit bonus.
7. Recommend 4% increase to all other non-exempt and exempt employees.
8. Recommend 6% increase for Fire Chief
Respectfully submitted, Larry Krubsack, Secretary
Motion that Item 1,4,5,6,7, and 8 of the Personnel Meeting on November 5th, 2024 be adopted for action.
Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Mike Kumm Roll call vote: 8 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Motion carried unanimously.
Personnel 11/07/2024
A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Personnel Committee report of November 7th, 2024 be
accepted as written.
Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Larry Krubsack Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Minutes:
1. Motion by Kumm seconded by Carlson to go into closed session pursuant to WI Stats 19.85 (1) to
interview applicants for open police department patrolman position.
2. Motion by Carlson seconded by Kumm to go into open session pursuant to WI Stats 19.85 (2) to make
possible recommendations from closed session.
3. Recommend a conditional offer of employment to Logan Otto for Police Officer.
Respectfully submitted, Larry Krubsack, Secretary
Motion that Item 3 of the Personnel Meeting on November 7th, 2024 be adopted for action.
Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Anthony Carlson Roll call vote: 8 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Motion carried unanimously.
Public Works
A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Public Works Committee report of November 5th, 2024 be
accepted as written.
Motion by: Larry Krubsack Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Minutes:
1. Discussion on installing fishing line removal locations as part of an Eagle Scout project.
2. Recommend installing GIS HUB on the city website per presentation by Kyle Engelking from Mead &
Hunt.
3. Discussion of wastewater ordinance along with discharge restriction and the use of grease traps
and interceptors.
4. Recommend adopting new sidewalk ordinance and replacement program.
Respectfully submitted, Mike Kumm, Secretary
* AT THE COUNCIL MEETING IT WAS DECIDED THAT THE SIDEWALK ORDINANCE WOULD BE SENT BACK TO THE
COMMITTEE IN DECEMBER FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION. *
Motion that Item 2 of the Public Works Committee Meeting on November 5th, 2024 be adopted for action.
Motion by: Larry Krubsack Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Roll call vote: 8 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ways & Means
A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Ways & Means Committee report of November 12th, 2024
be accepted as written.
Motion by: Anthony Carlson Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Minutes:
1. Audit the bill lists.
2. Recommend signing 2025 contract with South Wood Co. Humane Society for $6,000.00.
3. Recommend Daniel Vogel for beverage operators license at The Spot.
4. Recommend 1 Officer to attend field training certification in Green Bay December 9th, 2024– December
11th, 2024 per contract.
Respectfully submitted, Larry Krubsack, Secretary
Motion that Item 1,2,3, and 4 of the Ways and Means Committee Meeting on November 12th, 2024 be
adopted for action.
Motion by: Anthony Carlson Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Roll call vote: 8 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business
No old business items were brought forward for discussion.
New Business
Approval of all Department Reports
A motion was made to approve the various monthly reports from the Police Chief, Public Works Director,
Fire Department, Community Center, Airport Commission, and Charles & JoAnn Lester Library.
Motion by: Anthony Carlson Seconded by: Garett Kuhn Motion carried unanimously.
Audit Bill List / Approval of Bills
General Disbursements:
Check #62765 - #62854 payments from 10/09/2024 – 11/12/2024
Total Expenditure from all Funds = $102,070.59
Water and Sewer Disbursements:
Check #11670-11693 payments from 10/09/2024 – 11/12/2024
Total Expenditure from all Funds = $97,383.45
Payroll:
Check #56102-56115 Voucher #V12886- V12951 payments from 10/09/2024 – 11/12/2024
Total: $91,285.51
A motion was made to approve the bills for the month.
Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Anthony Carlson Roll call vote: 8 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting.
Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Larry Krubsack Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 7:16pm.
Agenda
Common Council Agenda
The Common Council will meet at the City of Nekoosa Office
Location & Address: Council Chambers, 951 Market St. Nekoosa, WI 54457
Time: Tuesday, November 12th, 2024, at 7:00 P.M.
This meeting can be streamed via Zoom, see the link attached: Click Here
The agenda is as follows:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Citizen Comment
During the Citizens Comment period of the agenda, the council welcomes comments from any city
resident on any item not on the agenda. Please know that pursuant to State law the council members
cannot engage in conversation with you but may ask questions. The council may refer the item to staff,
a standing committee, or a future meeting for discussion and possible action. Each person wishing to
speak will have up to 10 minutes to speak, unless more time is granted by the council. If you wish to
speak, we ask that you submit a card to the secretary or clerk providing your name, address, and topic
for discussion.
The council will also take comments from the public on agenda items as called for by the Mayor. Please
note that once the City of Nekoosa Common Council begins discussion on an agenda item no further
comment will be allowed from the public on that issue.
4. Approval of Previous Common Council Minutes – October 8th, 2024
5. Treasurer Report
6. Committee Reports
a. Personnel – 11/05/2024 Meeting
i. Discuss with possible recommendation on Employee Handbook updates
ii. Committee to go into CLOSED SESSION pursuant to WI. Stats. 19.85(1)(c) to negotiate
wages with the Nekoosa Public Works Union.
iii. Committee to go into OPEN SESSION pursuant to WI. Stats. 19.85 (2) to make possible
recommendations from closed session.
iv. Committee to go into CLOSED SESSION pursuant to WI. Stats. 19.85(1)(c) to negotiate
with the Nekoosa Police Union.
v. Committee to go into OPEN SESSION pursuant to WI. Stats. 19.85 (2) to make possible
recommendations from closed session.
It is possible that the members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality
may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental
body at the above-stated meeting other than the City Common Council.
vi. Committee to go into CLOSED SESSION pursuant to WI. Stats. 19.85(1)(c) to discuss full
and part-time wages.
vii. Committee to go into OPEN SESSION pursuant to WI. Stats. 19.85 (2) to make possible
recommendations from closed session.
b. Personnel – 11/07/2024 Meeting
i. Committee to go into CLOSED SESSION pursuant to WI. Stats. 19.85(1)(c) to interview
applicants for an open police department patrolman position.
ii. Committee to go into OPEN SESSION pursuant to WI. Stats. 19.85 (2) to make possible
recommendations from closed session.
c. Public Works
i. Discussion and possible action on Aiden Meyers presenting on installing fishing line
removal locations as part of an Eagle scout project.
ii. Discussion and possible action on review and use of a new GIS HUB site on the City of
Nekoosa website. Presentation by Kyle from Mead & Hunt.
iii. Discussion and possible action on review of our wastewater ordinance along with
discharge restrictions and the use of grease traps and interceptors.
iv. Discussion and possible action on sidewalk ordinance and replacement program.
v. Discussion and possible action on Training, Equipment and Seminars.
d. Ways & Means
i. Audit Bill List
ii. Discuss with possible recommendation of the 2025 South Wood County Humane Society
contract for services.
iii. Trainings
iv. License applications
v. Donations / Seminars / Conferences / Equipment / Meetings
7. Old Business
8. New Business
a. Police Chief Monthly Report
b. Public Works Director Monthly Report
c. Fire Department Monthly Report
d. Community Center Monthly Report
e. Airport Commission Monthly Report
f. Charles & JoAnn Lester Library Monthly Report
9. Approval of Bills
10. Adjourn
a. Date of Next Meeting: Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
It is possible that the members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality
may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental
body at the above-stated meeting other than the City Common Council.
Nekoosa Common Council:
Dan Carlson, Mayor
Alderpersons:
Ward 1: Larry Krubsack & Brian Krubsack Ward 2: Michael Kumm & Adam Buehring
Ward 3: Anthony Carlson & Dan Downing Ward 4: Garett Kuhn & Brad Hamilton
Kallee Dhein – City Clerk Posted 11/11/2024
This meeting is recorded via Zoom and can be accessed on the city website in the Agenda and Minutes section
once posted. Discussion and possible action may take place on any of the above agenda items.
It is possible that the members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality
may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental
body at the above-stated meeting other than the City Common Council.
Get email alerts for Nekoosa
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.