Village Board

Name: Village Board — Waunakee, WI
Start: 2021-09-20T18:00:00
End: 2021-09-20T20:00:00
Location: Waunakee, WI

Regular Meeting

Waunakee, WI · September 20, 2021

Agenda Packet Minutes

Minutes

VILLAGE OF WAUNAKEE BOARD MEETING 500 W Main Street September 20, 2021 6:00 PM Meeting Minutes CALL TO ORDER The September 20, 2021 Village Board meeting was called to order by President Chris Zellner at 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Nila Frye, Sam Kaufmann, Phil Willems, Chris Zellner, Erin Moran, Gary Herzberg, Bill Ranum Also Present: Todd Schmidt, Caitlin Stene, Bryan Kleinmaier, Tim Semmann, Renee Meinholz, Bill Frederick, Sue McDade, Adam Kreitzman, Roberta Baumann, Mike Weber, Connie Gavinski, Linda Ashmore, Mary Heimbecker, Robert McPherson, Al Jaeger CONFIRMATION OF OPEN MEETING COMPLIANCE (Public postings, official notices, and online availability) Public postings, official notices, and online availability were confirmed by Village Clerk Caitlin Stene for open meeting compliance. CONSENT AGENDA Items under the consent agenda may be acted upon by one motion. If, in the judgment of any Board Member, a consent agenda item needs discussion, the item may be moved to later on the agenda for discussion and/or action. Motion by Phil Willems, second by Bill Ranum, to approve the Consent Agenda including all items listed below. Motion Passed: For: 7, Against: 0 1 Approve Schedule of Bills Approve check numbers 81249-81271 totaling $383,474.68, WEX in the amount of $4,650.68, US Bank in the amount of $139,456.08, and check numbers 81273-81288 totaling $217,263.77. 2 Approve Waunakee Lions Club Diabetes Lights Request Approve request from the Waunakee Lions Club for “Operation Diabetes Blue” activities. PUBLIC COMMENT Mike Weber (1400 Amana Court), Linda Ashmore (114 South Street), Mary Heimbecker (306 W 3rd Street), and Robert McPherson (1703 Alexandria Court) all provided comments regarding current agenda items. PUBLIC HEARING 1 Public Hearing, Discuss and Take Action on Ho-Chunk Nation Land Acknowledgement Following a presentation by Village staff, the public hearing regarding the proposed Ho-Chunk Nation Land Acknowledgement, was opened at 6:08 p.m. Linda Ashmore (114 South Street), Mary Heimbecker (306 W 3rd Street), and Robert McPherson (1703 Alexandria Court) all provided comments regarding the proposed land acknowledgement. The public hearing regarding the proposed Ho-Chunk Nation Land Acknowledgement, was closed at 6:10 p.m. Motion by Phil Willems, second by Sam Kaufmann, to approve the Ho-Chunk Land Acknowledgment. Motion Passed: For: 7, Against: 0 NEW BUSINESS 1 Discuss and Take Action on 2022 Health Insurance Trustee Bill Ranum recused himself at 6:11 pm from discussion and action related to New Business Items #1. Motion by Chris Zellner, second by Nila Frye, to renew health insurance with Quartz in 2022 with the Village contributing 88% of the lowest cost premium, with the employee paying 12%. Motion Passed: For: 6, Against: 0 Trustee Bill Ranum returned to meeting at 7:00 pm. 2 Discussion and Update on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (D.E.I.) Initiatives Discussion only, no action taken. 3 Discuss and Take Action on Proposed Amendment to Ordinance 6-45(3) regarding Restrictions on Special Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage Special Event License as it Pertains to Fencing Motion by Gary Herzberg, second by Bill Ranum, to approve amendment to Section 6-45(3) of the Village Code of Ordinances to allow for a single fence a minimum of 4 feet tall for events requesting a special class “B” fermented malt beverage special event license. Motion Passed: For: 7, Against: 0. 4 Discuss and Take Action on Recommendation to Rescind the Appointment of Jeffery Smith to the Community Development Authority Motion by Gary Herzberg, second by Phil Willems, to approve the removal of CDA member Jeffery Smith from his appointment to the CDA. Motion Passed: For: 7, Against: 0. 5 Discuss and Take Action on Recommendation to Appoint Tricia Braun to the Community Development Authority Motion by Gary Herzberg, second by Erin Moran, to confirm the Village President’s appointment of Tricia Braun to the Community Development Authority, filling a vacancy through 4/30/2023. Motion Passed: For: 7, Against: 0. 6 Discuss and Take Action on Proposal from Counsilman-Hunsaker to Assist the Village with Community Aquatic Facilities Planning Motion by Erin Moran, second by Bill Ranum, to approve the Aquatics Feasibility Study agreement with Counsilman-Hunsaker. Motion Passed: For: 7, Against: 0. 7 Discuss and Update Regarding COVID-19 Pandemic Discussion only, no action taken. 8 Discuss and Take Action Regarding Sale of Village-Owned Property and Related Agreements at 607 Reeve Drive (current location of Country View Apartements)* Following Staff prestation, a motion by Gary Herzberg, a second by Phil Willems, to convene into closed session at 7:27 p.m., as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. The Village Board may reconvene in open session and discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in closed session. Roll Call Vote. Motion Passed. For: 7 – Nila Frye, Phil Willems, Bill Ranum, Chris Zellner, Erin Moran, Sam Kaufmann, Gary Herzberg. Against: 0. No action taken. ADJOURN Motion by Bill Ranum, second by Erin Moran, to adjourn at 7:56 p.m. Motion Passed: For: 7, Against: 0. Respectfully Submitted, _____________________________________ Caitlin Stene, Village Clerk

Agenda

VILLAGE OF WAUNAKEE BOARD MEETING 500 West Main Street September 20, 2021 6:00 PM Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Please check the posting board at the Village Hall, 500 W. Main Street, Waunakee, Wisconsin for the current agenda. ***Special Notice Regarding Pandemic Health Concerns*** The Board meetings have returned to pre-pandemic arrangements. The Board Chambers at Village Hall can accommodate about 50 public attendees without social distancing accommodations. Face coverings are required. The meeting room technology is not currently sufficient to allow for simultaneous virtual and in-person participation. Anyone wishing to participate during the “Public Comment” or “Public Hearing” items, but uncomfortable about attending in-person for any reason, is advised to contact Deputy Administrator/Village Clerk Caitlin Stene (cstene@waunakee.com or (608)850-2827) in advance of the meeting to supply a written statement to be read aloud. Note that time limits for public comments also apply to the reading of written statements. Also, systems are not yet in place to provide a quality live- streamed online meeting feed. The meeting will be video recorded and posted on a later date to the Village’s YouTube and Facebook pages. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL CONFIRMATION OF OPEN MEETING COMPLIANCE (Public postings, official notices, and online availability) CONSENT AGENDA Items under the consent agenda may be acted upon by one motion. If, in the judgment of any Board Member, a consent agenda item needs discussion, the item may be moved to later on the agenda for discussion and/or action. 1 Approve Schedule of Bills 2 Approve Waunakee Lions Club Diabetes Lights Request PUBLIC COMMENT* PUBLIC HEARING* 1 Public Hearing, Discuss and Take Action on Ho-Chunk Nation Land Acknowledgement NEW BUSINESS 1 Discuss and Take Action on 2022 Health Insurance 2 Discussion and Update on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (D.E.I.) Initiatives 3 Discuss and Take Action on Proposed Amendmend to Ordinance 6-45(3) regarding Restrictions on Special Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage Special Event License as it Pertains to Fencing. 4 Discuss and Take Action on Recommdation to Rescind the Appointment of Jeffery Smith to the Community Development Authority 5 Discuss and Take Action on Recommendation to Appoint Tricia Braun to the Community Development Authority 6 Discuss and Take Action on Proposal from Counsilman-Hunsaker to Assist the Village with Community Aquatic Facilities Planning 7 Discuss and Take Action regarding Sale of Village-Owned Property and Related Agreements at 607 Reeve Drive (current location of Country View Apartments)* The Village Board may convene in closed session as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. The Village Board may reconvene in open session and discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in closed session. ADJOURN *As permitted by the Wisconsin open meetings law, the Village Board has chosen to list a public comment period on Board meeting agendas to afford an opportunity for valued public comments. This is specifically listed on the agenda as PUBLIC COMMENT. The Village Board may not engage in back-and-forth discussion or take formal action during this period. The Board may consider deferring the subject to a later meeting when specific notice can be given. Note: In general, Wisconsin law grants citizens the right to attend and observe open session meetings of the Village Board, but does not require allowing the public to speak or actively participate. The Village Board may determine if citizen participation will be allowed and to what extent. State statute and/or Village Code requires the Village Board to hold PUBLIC HEARINGS on certain specified matters where the public can comment on the particular subject. The meeting chairperson will identify rules for providing comments. Other items on the agenda which are not listed for public hearing do not require the Board to allow public comment, however the meeting chairperson can at his/her own discretion allow limited public comments. Any person who has a qualifying disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act that requires the meeting or materials at the meeting to be in an accessible location or format should contact the municipal clerk at (608) 850-8500, 500 West Main Street, Waunakee, Wisconsin, at least twenty-four hours prior to the commencement of the meeting so that any necessary arrangements can be made to accommodate each request. Next scheduled meeting is October 4, 2021 6:00 PM.

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