Common Council
Regular MeetingNekoosa, WI · January 14, 2025
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, January 14th, 2025, 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: Anthony Carlson, Garrett Kuhn, Daniel Downing, Michael Kumm, Brad Hamilton, Larry
Krubsack , Brian Krubsack and Adam Buehring.
Also in attendance was Rick Schmidt - Public Works Director, Mike Hartje – Fire Chief, Shawn Woods – Police
Chief, and Dennis Fenske.
Attendance via Zoom: Darla Allen – Library Director and Nick Abts – City Attorney
Citizen Comment
No comments were brought to the attention of the council.
Approval of Previous Common Council Minutes – December 10th, 2024
A motion was made to approve the minutes of the previous Common Council meeting on December 10th,
2024 as written.
Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Garrett Kuhn Motion carried unanimously.
Treasurer Report – December 2024
A motion was made to approve the Treasurer's report as written.
Motion by: Anthony Carlson Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Motion carried unanimously.
Committee Reports
Public Works
A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Public Works Committee report of January 7th, 2025 to be
accepted as written.
Motion by: Larry Krubsack Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Minutes:
1. Recommend replacing the City Mechanics truck with a Ford F250 from W&H Ford, at a cost not to
exceed $48,120.50.
2. Recommend implementing our updated city sidewalk ordinance: Section 1 Subsection 8.10(5).
3. Discussed updating the city’s forestry ordinance.
4. Discussed the possibility of reconstructing 2nd Street to include sanitary sewer and watermain from
Patton Street to Prospect Avenue.
5. Recommend issuing out current Lead Wastewater Operator, Derek Freeman, a city credit card.
6. Recommend removal of trees and debris on the triangle shaped lot located north of the wastewater
plant.
Respectfully submitted, Adam Buehring, Secretary
Motion that Items 1,2,5, and 6 of the Public Works Committee Meeting be adopted for action.
Motion by: Larry Krubsack Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Roll call vote: 8 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Motion carried unanimously.
Public Safety
A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Committee report of January 7th, 2025 to be
accepted as written.
Motion by: Brian Krubsack Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Minutes:
1. Discussed Fire Department monthly report.
2. Recommend sending up to 5 firefighters to WI State Firefighters Association conference in Middleton,
March 6th-8th, 2025 per handbook.
3. Discussed Police Department monthly report.
4. Recommend purchasing 2 laptops with docking stations, 2 squad car radio heads, and 2 new siren light
controllers for $12,300.
5. Recommend sending police chief to the State Police Chief’s Conference in Wisconsin Dells February 9th-
12th, 2025.
Respectfully submitted, Brad Hamilton, Secretary
Motion that Items 2,4, and 5 of the Public Safety Committee Meeting be adopted for action.
Motion by: Brian Krubsack Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Roll call vote: 8 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Motion carried unanimously.
Property Recreation and Human Affairs
A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Property Recreation and Human Affairs Committee
report of January 7th, 2025 to be accepted as written.
Motion by: Adam Buehring Seconded by: Anthony Carlson Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Minutes:
1. Discussed S.C. Swiderski development agreement for Lynn Creek Village on Peckham Rd.
2. Recommend change order for poor soil on the Kautzer Building project for $34,515.80.
Respectfully submitted, Brad Hamilton, Secretary
Motion that Item 2 of the Property Recreation and Human Affairs Committee Meeting be adopted for
action.
Motion by: Adam Buehring Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Roll call vote: 8 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Motion carried unanimously.
Personnel
A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Personnel Committee report of January 7th, 2025 to be
accepted as written.
Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Anthony Carlson Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Minutes:
1. Motion by Carlson, seconded by Kumm to go into closed session pursuant to WI Stat. 19.85 (1) © to
discuss bonus for City Clerk and City Treasurer. All members voted yes.
2. Motion by Kumm, seconded by Carlson to go into open session pursuant to WI Stat. 19.85 (2) © to
make recommendations on closed session items. All members voted yes.
3. Recommend $500.00 bonus to both the clerk and the treasurer.
Respectfully submitted, Larry Krubsack, Secretary
Motion that Item 3 of the Personnel Meeting be adopted for action.
Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Larry Krubsack 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 January 14th, 2025
be accepted as written.
Motion by: Anthony Carlson Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Minutes:
1.) Audited the bill list
2.) Recommend $4,000.00 donation to For Nekoosa.
3.) Recommend Operator’s Beverage Licenses for the following: Jason Getzloff, Gair Walta, Theresa Walta,
Bruce Layton, Coby Schesel, David Rheinschmidt, and Dustin Moody.
Respectfully submitted, Larry Krubsack, Secretary
Motion that Item 1,2, and 3 of the Ways and Means Committee Meeting 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
Hiring Vierbicher consultants for engineering design services for sewer, water, and road replacement on 2 nd
Street from Patton Avenue to Prospect Avenue.
A motion was made to hire Vierbicher consultants for engineering of 2nd Street project for a total to not
exceed $15,400.00.
Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Larry Krubsack Motion carried unanimously.
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: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Garrett Kuhn Motion carried unanimously.
Audit Bill List / Approval of Bills
General Disbursements:
Check #62952 - #63074 payments from 12/11/2024 – 01/14/2025
Total Expenditure from all Funds = $1,169,210.50
Water and Sewer Disbursements:
Check #11717-11739 payments from 12/11/2024 – 01/14/2025
Total Expenditure from all Funds = $48,246.38
Payroll:
Check #56143-56171 Voucher #V13018- V13136 payments from 12/11/2024 – 01/14/2025
Total: $166,535.07
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 7:15pm
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, January 14th, 2025, 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 – December 10th, 2024
5. Treasurer Report
6. Committee Reports
a. Public Works
i. Discussion and possible action on the purchase of a new Ford F250 Mechanics truck
from V&H Ford.
ii. Discussion and possible action on updating the sidewalk ordinance on cost and repairs.
Presentation by Nicholas Abts, City Attorney.
iii. Discussion, review, and possible action on an updated forestry ordinance and newsletter
to residents. Presentation by Kelli Tuttle, Bluestem Forestry.
iv. Discussion and possible action on reconstructing 2nd St. including sanitary sewer and
watermain from Patton Street to Prospect Avenue, by possibly utilizing TID 3 funds.
v. Discussion and possible action on providing a Public Works credit card to Derek Freeman
as Lead Operator of the wastewater plant.
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. Discussion and possible action on evaluating ownership and next steps for the property
located on the North-Side triangle at the wastewater plant.
vii. Donations / Seminars / Conferences / Equipment / Meetings
b. Public Safety
i. Discuss Fire Department Monthly Report
ii. Discussion and possible action on fire department attending a conference.
iii. Discuss Police Department Monthly Report
iv. Discussion with possible recommendation to purchase two laptop computers and
docking stations for squad cars.
v. Discussion and possible recommendation to purchase two replacement squad car
radios.
vi. Discussion and possible recommendation to purchase two siren/light controllers for
squad cars.
vii. Discussion and possible recommendation for police chief to attend mid-winter training
conference.
viii. Donations / Seminars / Conferences / Equipment / Meetings
c. Property Recreation & Human Affairs
i. Discussion and possible action on review of an updated development agreement with
S.C. Swiderski for development of the Lynn Creek Village subdivision on Peckham Road.
ii. Discussion and possible action on a change order for poor soil’s removal for the Kautzer
Building project.
iii. Donations / Seminars / Conferences / Equipment / Meetings
d. Personnel
i. Committee to go into CLOSED SESSION pursuant to WI Stats. 19.85(1)© to discuss bonus
for City Clerk and Treasurer.
ii. Committee to go into OPEN SESSION pursuant to WI Stats. 19.85 (2)© to make possible
recommendations from closed sessions.
e. Ways & Means
i. Discussion and possible action on the For Nekoosa proposal.
ii. Audit Bill List
iii. License applications
iv. Donations / Seminars / Conferences / Equipment / Meetings
7. Old Business
8. New Business
a. Discussion and possible action on hiring Vierbicher consultants for engineering design services
for sewer, water, and road replacement on 2nd Street from Patton Ave. to Prospect Ave.
b. Police Chief Monthly Report
c. Public Works Director Monthly Report
d. Fire Department Monthly Report
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.
e. Community Center Monthly Report
f. Charles & JoAnn Lester Library Monthly Report
9. Approval of Bills
10. Adjourn
a. Date of Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 11th, 2025
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 01/13/2025
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.
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