Finance Committee Meeting
Regular MeetingWhitewater, WI · December 19, 2024
Minutes
Finance Committee Meeting
Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West
Whitewater Str, Whitewater, WI, 53190 *In Person
and Virtual
Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 5:00 PM
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
Topic: Finance
Time: Dec 19, 2024 05:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Lisa Dawsey-Smith at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Finance Committee Meeting Minutes December 19, 2024 Page 2
Present: Lisa Dawsey-Smith, Brian Schanen, and Patrick Singer.
Absent: None.
Additional Attendees: Rachelle Blitch, Director of Finance
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any committee member requests that an
item be removed for individual consideration.
1. October 30, 2024 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Brian Schanen, seconded by Patrick Singer.
Voting Yes: Lisa Dawsey-Smith, Brian Schanen, and Patrick Singer Voting No: None.
HEARING OF CITIZEN COMMENTS
No formal Committee action will be taken during this meeting although issues raised may become a part
of a future agenda. Participants are allotted a three minute speaking period. Specific items listed on the
agenda may not be discussed at this time; however, citizens are invited to speak to those specific issues
at the time the Committee discusses that particular item.
To make a comment during this period, or during any agenda item: On a computer or handheld device,
locate the controls on your computer to raise your hand. You may need to move your mouse to see
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CONSIDERATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / REPORTS
2. October Financials
3. November Financials
4. Compensation Policy
5. Stormwater Rates
A motion was made to recommend a stormwater rate and cash flow analysis with Ehler’s not to exceed
$9,000 made by Patrick Singer, Seconded by Brian Schanen. Voting Yes: Patrick Singer, Brian Schanen,
and Lisa Dawsey-Smith. Voting No: None.
6. Discussion regarding the City Attorney Position Description and Job Posting
7. Discussion regarding policy changes around personnel allocation and hiring practices
8. Parking Permit Fees & Schedule
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn was made by Brian Schanen, Seconded by Patrick Singer. Voting Yes: Lisa Dawsey-
Smith, Patrick Singer, and Brian Schanen. Voting No: None.
Finance Committee Meeting Minutes December 19, 2024 Page 3
The meeting adjourned at 5:53 p.m.
A quorum of the Common Council may be present. This notice is given to inform the public that no formal action
will be taken at this meeting.
Anyone requiring special arrangements is asked to call the Office of the
City Manager / City Clerk (262-473-0102) at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Agenda
Finance Committee Meeting
Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West
Whitewater Str, Whitewater, WI, 53190 *In Person
and Virtual
Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 5:00 PM
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
Topic: Finance
Time: Dec 19, 2024 05:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89373726790
Meeting ID: 893 7372 6790
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+13092053325,,89373726790# US
+13126266799,,89373726790# US (Chicago)
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Meeting ID: 893 7372 6790
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Finance Committee Meeting Agenda December 19, 2024 Page 2
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any committee member requests that an
item be removed for individual consideration.
1. October 30, 2024 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
HEARING OF CITIZEN COMMENTS
No formal Committee action will be taken during this meeting although issues raised may become a part
of a future agenda. Participants are allotted a three minute speaking period. Specific items listed on the
agenda may not be discussed at this time; however, citizens are invited to speak to those specific issues
at the time the Committee discusses that particular item.
To make a comment during this period, or during any agenda item: On a computer or handheld device,
locate the controls on your computer to raise your hand. You may need to move your mouse to see
these controls. On a traditional telephone, dial *6 to unmute your phone and dial *9 to raise your
hand.
CONSIDERATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / REPORTS
2. October Financials
3. November Financials
4. Compensation Policy
5. Stormwater Rates
6. Discussion regarding the City Attorney Position Description and Job Posting
7. Discussion regarding policy changes around personnel allocation and hiring practices
8. Parking Permit Fees & Schedule
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
A quorum of the Common Council may be present. This notice is given to inform the public that no formal action
will be taken at this meeting.
Anyone requiring special arrangements is asked to call the Office of the
City Manager / City Clerk (262-473-0102) at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
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