Common Council

The Common Council for the City of New Lisbon met in regular session on Monday, September 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the New Lisbon Community room with the following members present: Mayor Mark Toelle; Alderperson Marv Newlun, Ken Southworth, and Morgan Reichhoff. Sheldon LaBudda was absent. Also present: Director of Public Works Nick Wyss, City Clerk/Treasurer Lisa Vinz/Jen Pedersen, Fire Chief Joe Willard, and Officer Nick Wilke. A motion was made by Newlun, second by Reichhoff, to approve the City of New Lisbon minutes from August 19, 2024 and September 4, 2024. With a voice vote all members present voted “aye.” Motion carried. A motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit by Bobby Kennedy to sell storage units and waive the Conditional Use Permit fee as part of the original request at 405 W. State Street was made by Reichhoff and second by Newlun. With a roll call vote, Marv Newlun, Ken Southworth, and Morgan Reichhoff all voted “aye.” Motion carried. A motion to introduce Ordinance 0916-24-01, amending current General Provisions Violations and Penalties 1-4 to increase the amounts under Section 4 (A)(1) to no more than $1,000 was made by Newlun and second by Reichhoff. With a voice vote, all members present voted “aye.” Motion carried. A motion to approve Ordinance 0819-24-01, to amend Chapter 387, Section 1 on the New Lisbon Code pertaining to offenses against state laws subject to forfeiture to incorporate WI State Statute 302.095(2)(b) into the City Ordinance was made by Reichhoff and a second by Southworth. With a voice vote, all members present voted “aye.” Motion carried. A motion to approve the 2025 Fire Contracts was made my Newlun and second by Southworth. With a roll call vote, Marv Newlun, Ken Southworth, and Morgan Reichhoff all voted “aye.” Motion carried. A motion to approve the purchase of a 2021 United Trailer for the New Lisbon Fire Department was made by Southworth and second by Reichhoff. With a roll call vote, Marv Newlun, Ken Southworth, and Morgan Reichhoff all voted “aye.” Motion carried. Discussion of a percentage increase for 2025 employee wages was tabled until more information is presented next month. A motion to approve an operator license for Samantha Hans was made by Newlun and second by Southworth. With a voice vote, all members present voted “aye.” Motion carried. A motion to approve an operator license for Kaitlynn Rowin was made by Newlun and second by Southworth. With a voice vote, all members present voted “aye.” Motion carried. A motion to approve an operator license for Angela Bollig was made by Newlun and second by Southworth. With a voice vote, all members present voted “aye.” Motion carried. A motion to approve an operator license for Kaleb Steinmetz was made by Newlun and second by Southworth. With a voice vote, all members present voted “aye.” Motion carried. A motion to approve an Alcohol Beverage License name change from CENERGY, LLC to MEGA CO-OP #3775 was made by Newlun and second by Southworth. With a voice vote, all members present voted “aye.” Motion carried. Nick Wyss, Director of Public Works, confirmed the completion of various projects and stated three vehicles were taken for auction. City Clerk/Treasurer reported that progress is being made on the 2025 Budget and requested a special Budget Meeting. Council scheduled the meeting for October 14, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. Mayor Mark Toelle mentioned that City representatives will be meeting with the Juneau County Economic Developer on October 17, 2024. Alderperson Morgan Reichhoff provided an update on the Library budget and questioned the need for a sidewalk to connect to Dollar General on Welch Prairie Road. Alderperson Ken Southworth stated the Pool and Park Committee is scheduled to meet next week on August 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM. Alderperson Marv Newlun reported the number of ambulance calls and the upcoming Ambulance Meeting next week. A motion to approve invoices in the amount of $139,411.45 was made by Newlun and second by Reichhoff. With a roll call vote, Mar Newlun, Ken Southworth, and Morgan Reichhoff all voted “aye.” Motion carried. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Southworth and second by Reichhoff. Meeting adjourned at 7:52 PM.