Common Council

The Common Council for the City of New Lisbon met in regular session on Monday, January 15, 2024 at 7:02 PM in the New Lisbon Community room with the following members present: Mayor Jacob Kallies and Alderpersons Mark Toelle, Marv Newlun, and Ken Southworth. Alderperson absent: Morgan Reichhoff. Also present: Director of Public Works Nick Wyss, City Clerk/Treasurer Lisa Vinz, and Chief of Police Kyle Walker. A motion was made by Newlun and second by Toelle to approve the minutes as written for December 18, 2023. With a voice vote all members present voted “aye.” Motion carried. City Attorney William Brookley joined the meeting by phone. The Council discussed the proposed improvements to WIS 80 from the Lemonweir River Bridge in New Lisbon, specifically the entrances to 1700 and 1703 East Bridge Street. The purpose of the project is to improve intersection safety. A motion was made by Toelle and second by Newlun to support the local business that will be affected by the options provided by the DOT and allow them to explore other options and for the business’ to retain and pay for the service of MSA for option plans. With a roll call vote Mark Toelle, Marv Newlun, and Ken Southworth all voted “aye.” Motion carried. Resident Derek Stickney, 528 S Division Street submitted an invoice related to his remedy of his property due to the 2022 alley reconstruction project. The resident claims that following the construction, his property was flooded with water due to the drainage. City Engineer Brian Kehrli was in attendance of the meeting and told the Council that he will review the project and will update the Council with his findings at the February 19, 2024 meeting. A motion to table the request until the February 19, 2024 meeting was made by Toelle and second by Newlun. With a voice vote all members present voted “aye.” Motion carried. At the December 18, 2023 meeting, the Council asked the City Clerk to issue a letter to the property owner at 223 West Pleasant Street regarding the appearance of the property. Contact was made with the property owner but they did not appear before the Council nor did they present any plan for remedy. A motion was made by Newlun and second by Toelle to issue a letter to the property owner informing that the City will begin the process of revocation or suspension of their mobile home park license. With a roll call vote Mark Toelle, Marv Newlun, and Ken Southworth all voted “aye.” Motion carried. The Council reviewed an application for a parking lot on the property at 205 West Pearl Street. A motion to approve the application allowing Josh McMahon to construct a parking lot adhering to the City Ordinance requirements for drainage provisions and setting a completion date of September 30, 2024 was made by Toelle and second by Newlun. With a roll call vote Mark Toelle, Marv Newlun, and Ken Southworth all voted “aye.” Motion carried. An ordinance to amend the sewer use charge in section 467-25(C)(2) of the City of New Lisbon ordinance was reviewed by the Council. A motion was made by Newlun and second by Southworth to approve Ordinance 0115-24-01. With a roll call vote Mark Toelle, Marv Newlun, and Ken Southworth all voted “aye.” Motion carried. Payment request #1 from Larson Construction Co for the dam improvements that was submitted and approved at the December 18, 2023 meeting was incorrect. A motion to approve the balance of $75,128.28 was made by Southworth and second by Toelle. With a roll call vote Mark Toelle, Marv Newlun, and Ken Southworth all voted “aye.” Motion carried. An Automatic Mutual Aid Agreement with the Village of Camp Douglas was presented to the Council. The Police and Fire Commission approved signing the agreement at their January 10, 2024 meeting. A motion to approve the agreement extension until June 30, 2024 was made by Newlun and second by Toelle. With a voice vote all members present voted “aye.” Motion carried. A motion to approve the operator license application for Myelle Dubosq-Vogt was made by Newlun and second by Southworth. With a roll call vote Mark Toelle, Marv Newlun, and Ken Southworth all voted “aye.” Motion carried. A motion to approve the operator license application for Cheyenne Straley was made by Newlun and second by Toelle. With a roll call vote Mark Toelle, Marv Newlun, and Ken Southworth all voted “aye.” Motion carried. A motion to approve the operator license application for Charity Lambert was made by Newlun and second by Toelle. With a roll call vote Mark Toelle, Marv Newlun, and Ken Southworth all voted “aye.” Motion carried. A motion to approve the operator license application for Victoria Slama was made by Newlun and second by Southworth. With a roll call vote Mark Toelle, Marv Newlun, and Ken Southworth all voted “aye.” Motion carried. Alderperson Newlun asked if an application that was tabled at the December 18, 2023 meeting was ready for review. It was discovered that it was in fact tabled but the minutes showed as being approved. The minutes will be amended and brought the Council for their approval at the February 19, 2024 meeting. Nick Wyss, Director of Public Works reported the following: Curt Lucas, new employee for the Water and Sewer Department started on Monday, January 15th; solar panels located on the Rudig-Jensen property is near completion and the work on the EV charges are moving along; Gene Morris razed the house on South Washington. Lisa Vinz, City Clerk/Treasurer reported the following: no Primary election for the City of New Lisbon; job description for City Clerk/Treasurer position will be brought the Council for their approval. Mayor Jacob Kallies informed the Council of his conversations with Tomah Lumber and their developments. Alderperson Marv Newlun announced the hiring of Police Officer Rebecca Weber and will start February 1, 2024. A motion to authorize the payment of monthly invoices in the amount of $137,305.55 was made by Newlun and second by Toelle. With a roll call vote Mark Toelle, Marv Newlun, and Ken Southworth all voted “aye.” Motion carried. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Newlun and second by Southworth. Meeting adjourned at 8:41 PM. Lisa Vinz City Clerk