Common Council
Regular MeetingWautoma, WI · August 8, 2022
Minutes
MINUTES FROM THE
CITY OF WAUTOMA
MEETING OF THE REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL
MONDAY, AUGUST 8th, 2022
7:30 p.m.
Mayor Nixon called the regular meeting of the City of Wautoma Common
Council to order at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, August 8th, 2022.
Present: Mayor John Nixon, Alderpersons Pat King, Aaron Grimm, Steve
Ryerson, Bob Cayer, Eric Tratar and Ryan Petersen
Excused: Alderperson Cayer
Prayer and Pledge took place.
Alderperson King moved to approve the minutes from the Regular Common
Council meeting held on July 11th, 2022 and Finance and Personnel committee held on
July 11th, 2022, and the Planning Commission meeting held on July 28th. 2022. The
motion was seconded by Alderperson Petersen and carried 5-0.
Mr. Bohler presented both the General Fund Budget Comparison and bank
account report.
Alderperson Tratar motioned to approve the agenda which was seconded by
Alderperson Petersen and carried 5-0.
Alderperson Ryerson motioned to approve Operator’s Licenses for Sophia N.
Mager (Two20 Taphouse & Grill), Alesia L. Betro (Casey’s) and Debie L. Davis
(Casey’s). The motion was seconded by Alderperson Tratar and carried 5-0.
Alderperson Grimm motioned to approve a Beer Walk for the Waushara Area
Chamber of Commerce at a date TBD. The motion was seconded by Alderperson
Petersen and carried 5-0.
Alderperson Ryerson motioned to approve Ordinance #2022-02 Regarding
Archery Deer Hunting within the Wautoma Landfill. The motion was seconded by
Alderperson Petersen and carried 5-0.
Mr. Bohler presented his report to the council.
Chief Paul Mott presented his report to the council.
Mayor Nixon presented his report to council.
Alderperson Petersen moved to approve the payment of monthly vouchers. The
motion was seconded by Alderperson Tratar and carried 5-0.
Alderperson Tratar motioned to approve moving forward with a potential
agreement with the Wautoma Area School District regarding absorption of the School
Resource Officer position. The motion was seconded by Alderperson Grimm and carried
5-0.
Alderperson Grimm motioned to approve acceptance of the 2022 Community
Development Block Grant award for public facilities ($1,000,000), which was seconded
by Alderperson Petersen and carried 5-0.
Alderperson Grimm motioned to approve MSA Professional Services Agreement for
CDBG-PF administration, which was seconded by Alderperson Ryerson and carried 5-0.
Alderperson Ryerson motioned to appoint Chalene Stratton and Jacqueline Hipsman to
fill vacancies on the Jones Fund Board, which was seconded by Alderperson Petersen and
carried 5-0.
Alderperson Ryerson motioned to adjourn, which was seconded by Alderperson
Petersen and carried 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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John Nixon Tommy Bohler
Mayor Administrator/ Clerk/ Treasurer
Agenda
CITY OF WAUTOMA
REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL
COUNCIL AGENDA
210 E. MAIN ST.
MONDAY, AUGUST 8th, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call: Mayor John Nixon, Alderpersons Steve Ryerson, Aaron Grimm, Patrick King,
Bob Cayer, Ryan Petersen and Eric Tratar
3. Prayer and the Pledge
4. Approval of Minutes:
a. Regular Common Council meeting held on July 11th, 2022
b. Finance and Personnel meeting held on July 11th, 2022
c. Planning Commission meeting held on July 28th, 2022
5. Financial Reports:
a. General Fund Budget Comparison
b. Bank Account Report
6. Approval of the agenda.
7. Citizens’ request to speak before council: Per Wautoma’s Code of Ordinances Chapter 2,
Article 2, Division 2, Section 2-49 …members of the public addressing the council are limited to
five minutes per person or group…
a. None
8. License Applications:
a. Operator’s Licenses for Sophia N. Mager (Two20 Taphouse & Grill), Alesia L Betro
(Casey’s), and Debie L Davis (Casey’s)
b. Approval of a Beer Walk for the Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce in
Downtown Wautoma at a date to be determined
9. Ordinances/Resolutions/Proclamations:
a. Ordinance #2022-02 Regarding Archery Deer Hunting within the Wautoma
Landfill
10. Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer’s Correspondence
a. Announcement of approval of $1,000,000 Community District Block Grant for
Waupaca Street
b. Completed audit for Wisconsin Rural Development
c. Briefing on Planning Commission’s decision regarding cellular tower at 1001 E. Main
Street
d. Update on gas main break
e. Update on splash pad issue
f. Preparation completed for August 9th Primary Election (Polls open 7am-8pm)
g. Attended Fox Valley Tech Advisory Board meeting with their new President
h. Wired funds for General Obligation bond payments
i. Reviewed Ordinance for hunting at the Wautoma Landfill
j. Updated the 2023 Budget Schedule and informed department heads regarding 2023-
2027 Capital Improvement Program items
k. Completed final year of the Clerk-Treasurer’s Institute to be certified in both
positions
l. Met with Ehlers regarding financial status of the City, upcoming projects and TID
closure
11. Police Department’s Monthly Report
12. Mayor’s Report to Council
13. Committee Reports:
Finance and Personnel
a. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the payment of the monthly vouchers.
Review of the end of the month vouchers that were paid.
Library Board
a. None
14. Old Business:
a. Discussion and appropriate action to move forward with potential agreement with the
Wautoma Area School District regarding absorption of the School Resource Officer
position
15. New Business:
a. Discussion and appropriate action to accept the award of the 2022 Community
Development Block Grant for Public Facilities (Waupaca Street Project)
b. Discussion and appropriate action to approve MSA Professional Services Agreement for
CDBG-PF Administration
c. Discussion and appropriate action to accept the resignation of Dee Dee Jacobowski and
Anne Dorwaldt from the Jones Fund Board and appoint Chalene Stratton and Jacqueline
Hipsman to fill the vacancies of those members
16. Adjournment
PLEASE NOTE: Under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special accommodations are necessary to attend
the meeting, please notify the City Administrator/ Clerk/ Treasurer at 787-4044.
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