Finance Committee Meeting

Finance Committee Meeting Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West Whitewater Str, Whitewater, WI, 53190 *In Person and Virtual Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - 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. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83198282604?pwd=cDdLWjUvTTRqRUQ4UVcwQWcrcW1BUT09 Telephone: +1 (312) 626-6799 US (Chicago) (Houston) Webinar ID: 831 9828 2604 Passcode: 137945 Please note that although every effort will be made to provide for virtual participation, unforeseen technical difficulties may prevent this, in which case the meeting may still proceed as long as there is a quorum. Should you wish to make a comment in this situation, you are welcome to call this number: (262) 473-0108. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Brian Schanen. ROLL CALL Present: Brian Schanen and Patrick Singer Absent: Lisa Dawsey-Smith Additional Attendees: Rachelle Blitch, Director of Finance; Sara Marquardt, HR Manager; Taylor Zeinert, Director of Economic Development; Kevin Boehm, Director of Parks and Recreation. A motion was made to move item 10, Discussion and presentation on how property taxes are determined in communities with tax increment districts, after item 3, Discussion with Greg Johnson from Ehler’s regarding TIF and developer’s agreements, by Brian Schanen, Seconded by Patrick Singer. Voting Yes: Brian Schanen and Patrick Singer. Voting No: None. 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. February 17, 2025 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Patrick Singer, Seconded by Brian Schanen. Voting Yes: Brian Schanen and Patrick Singer. Voting No: None. Finance Committee Meeting Minutes March 25, 2025 Page 2 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. Jeff Knight spoke about his concern for the high level of TIF assistance. CONSIDERATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / REPORTS 2. Discussion and possible action to recommend award of contract to Lepak Wall and Ceiling for construction of two offices at the Whitewater Municipal Building for $12,900 Motion to recommend to Common Council the award of contract to Lepak Wall and Ceiling made by Patrick Singer, Seconded by Brian Schanen. Voting Yes: Brian Schanen and Patrick Singer. Voting No: None. 3. Discussion with Greg Johnson from Ehler's regarding TIF and Developer's Agreements Larry Kachel asked questions about the tax increment financing impact on the community. Jeff Knight asked questions about the percentage of tax increment financing incentives within other communities and TID amendments. Brad Stranski asked questions about the developer’s ability to go back to the city and ask for more increment and what the total impact would be on the community if all of the planned developments happen. 4. Discussion and possible recommendation to increase cell tower permit fee 5. Information on City Attorney Contract 6. January 2025 Financials 7. February 2025 Financials 8. Discussion and possible recommendation of EMS Employee Benefit Policy A motion to recommend to Common Council the approval of the EMS Employee Benefit Policy was made by Patrick Singer, Seconded by Brian Schanen. Voting Yes: Brian Schanen and Patrick Singer. Voting No: None. 9. Discussion and possible recommendation to approve a stipend for Economic Development Director Responsibilities A motion to recommend to Common Council the approval of a stipend for Economic Development Director responsibilities was made by Patrick Singer, Seconded by Brian Schanen. Finance Committee Meeting Minutes March 25, 2025 Page 3 Voting Yes: Brian Schanen and Patrick Singer. Voting No: None. 10. Discussion and presentation on how property taxes are determined in communities with tax increment districts FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn was made by Patrick Singer, Seconded by Brian Schanen. Voting Yes: Brian Schanen and Patrick Singer. Voting No: None. The meeting adjourned at 6:56 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.