Common Council
Regular MeetingWautoma, WI · April 10, 2023
Minutes
MINUTES FROM THE
CITY OF WAUTOMA
MEETING OF THE REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL
MONDAY, APRIL 8th, 2023
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, April 8th, 2023.
Present: Mayor Nixon, Alderpersons Patrick King, Aaron Grimm, Ryan Petersen,
Steve Ryerson, and Bob Cayer
Excused: Alderperson Tratar
Prayer and Pledge took place.
Alderperson King moved to approve the minutes from the Regular Common
Council meeting held on March 13th, 2023, and Finance and Personnel held on March
13th, 2023. The motion was seconded by Alderperson Grimm and carried 5-0.
Bob Stahl spoke on concerns regarding trees falling in the White River.
Mr. Bohler presented both the General Fund Budget Comparison and bank
account report.
Alderperson Ryerson motioned to approve the agenda which was seconded by
Alderperson Petersen and carried 5-0.
Alderperson Ryerson motioned to approve an Operator’s License for Caley
Stewart (Two20 Taphouse & Grill), Thomas F. Goetz (Waushara County Historical
Society), Rachel D. Pekowsky (Thrivent Financial), Mark S. Holt (Holt’s Diamond
Jewelry Store), and Joey C. Dopp (Dopp Insurance Agency). The motion was seconded
by Alderperson Petersen and carried 5-0.
Mr. Bohler presented his report to the council.
Mayor Nixon presented his report to the council.
Alderperson King moved to approve the payment of monthly vouchers. The
motion was seconded by Alderperson Ryerson and carried 5-0.
Alderperson Ryerson motioned to approve on-street alcohol sales on Ste. Marie
Street within the designated Open Air market area only during Open Air market dates and
times. The motion was seconded by Alderperson Petersen and carried 5-0.
Alderperson Grimm motioned to go into Closed Session regarding personnel and
legal matters. The motion was second by Alderperson Cayer and passed unanimously by
roll call vote.
Alderperson king motioned to go into Open Session, which was seconded by
Alderperson Ryerson and carried 5-0.
Alderperson Grimm motioned to add a ten-year step to the police department. The
motion was seconded by Alderperson Ryerson and carried 5-0.
Alderperson Petersen motioned to approve an agreement between the City of
Wautoma and the Wautoma Area School District to approve the School Resource Officer
position. The motion was seconded by Alderperson Ryerson and carried 5-0.
Alderperson Petersen motioned to adjourn, which was seconded by Alderperson Grimm
and carried 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 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, APRIL 10th, 2023, 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 March 13th, 2023
b. Finance and Personnel meeting held on March 13th, 2023
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. Bob Stahl on concerns with the White River
b. Al Luchini to speak on hazard plan with the Waushara County Emergency
Management Services
8. License Applications:
a. Operator’s License for Caley Stewart for (Two20 Taphouse & Grill), Thomas F Goetz
(Waushara County Historical Society), Rachel D. Pekowsky (Thrivent Financial),
Mark S. Holt (Holt’s Diamond Jewelry Store) and Joey C. Dopp (Dopp Insurance
Agency)
9. Ordinances/Resolutions/Proclamations:
a. None
10. Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer’s Correspondence
a. Certified the April election results
b. Worked with developers for upcoming projects in Lake Ridge Subdivision
c. Hiring announcement for Department of Public Works
d. Planning Commission canceled due to application retraction
e. Held Joint Court Committee regarding potential withdrawals
f. Met with MSA and Ehlers to coordinate borrowing efforts on upcoming street
projects
g. Completed preparation, carried out and certify the April 4th election
h. Met with Bank First on changes with buyout of Hometown Bank, location of most
city finances
i. Submitted annual tourism remittance form on transient guest tax
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. None
15. New Business:
a. Discussion and appropriate action regarding on-street alcohol sales on designated section
of Ste. Marie Street during official Wautoma Open Air Market dates
b. You are hereby notified that the Common Council and staff of the City of Wautoma will
convene into closed session after all regular business has been concluded and upon
motion duly made and seconded and acted upon by roll-call vote as required under Wis.
Stats. § 19.85(1)(a). The purpose of the meeting is to confer with special legal counsel
who is rendering oral or written advice regarding enforcement options and strategy for
possible litigation in which it is likely to become involved as authorized under Wis. Stat.
§19.85(1)(g). Specifically, to be discussed are issues regarding active code violations
taking place at 220 S. Ste. Marie St. The session will also discuss personnel and legal
matters. You are further notified that at the conclusion of the Closed Session, the
Common Council may convene into open session pursuant to Wis. Stats. § 19.85(2), for
possible additional discussion and action concerning any matters discussed in closed
session and for adjournment.
c. Discussion and appropriate action regarding step scale changes in the Wautoma Police
Department
d. Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of School Resource Officer contract
with Wautoma Area School District
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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