Finance Committee Meeting
Regular MeetingWhitewater, WI · May 27, 2025
Minutes
Finance Committee Meeting
Whitewater Municipal Building Cravath Lakefront
Conference Room, 312 West Whitewater St.,
Whitewater, WI 53190 *In Person and Virtual
Tuesday, May 27, 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.
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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 5:02 p.m. by Brian Schanen.
ROLL CALL
Present: Patrick Singer, Brian Schanen and Mike Smith.
Absent: None.
Additional Attendees: Rachelle Blitch, Director of Finance; Tim Neubeck, IT Director; Kevin Boehm, Parks
& Rec Director
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. Finance Committee Meeting Minutes from April 22, 2025
A motion to approve the consent agenda made by Patrick Singer, Seconded by Mike Smith. Voting Yes:
Mike Smith, Patrick Singer and Brian Schanen. 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.
Finance Committee Meeting Minutes May 27, 2025 Page 2
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. Election of Vice Chair
Brian Schanen nominated Mike Smith as vice chair, Seconded by Patrick Singer. Voting Yes: Patrick
Singer and Brian Schanen. Voting No: None. Abstain: Mike Smith.
3. April 2025 Financials
4. Discussion and possible action to recommend award of Janitorial contract
Motion made to approve and recommend contract award to PPI not to exceed $129,435.96 to Common
Council made by Patrick Singer, Seconded by Mike Smith. Voting Yes: Patrick Singer, Brian Schanen and
Mike Smith. Voting No: None.
5. Discussion and possible action to recommend contract award for the Telephony RFP
Motion made to approve and recommend contract award to Camera Corner Connecting Point (CCCP) for
$61,260 to Common Council made by Patrick Singer, Seconded by Brian Schanen. Voting Yes: Patrick
Singer, Brian Schanen and Mike Smith. Voting No: None.
6. Discussion and possible action to review and update the City's AI Policy
7. Discussion and Direction on the Future of the City's Shared Ride Transportation Program
8. Discussion and possible action regarding the creation of a TIF Policy
9. Discussion and possible action to recommend contract extension for flock cameras
Motion made to approve and recommend the contract extension with Flock Group for flock cameras to
Common Council made by Mike Smith, Seconded by Patrick Singer. Voting Yes: Brian Schanen, Mike
Smith and Patrick Singer. Voting No: None.
10. Discussion and possible action to recommend approval of Police Departments vehicle
replacement schedule
Motion made to approve and recommend approval of the police department vehicle schedule
replacement to Common Council made by Patrick Singer, Seconded by Brian Schanen. Voting Yes:
Patrick Singer, Brian Schanen and Mike Smith. Voting No: None.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11. Library Donation Update - July
ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn was made by Brian Schanen, Seconded by Mike Smith. Voting Yes: Mike Smith,
Patrick Singer and Brian Schanen. Voting No: None.
The meeting adjourned at 6:11 p.m.
Finance Committee Meeting Minutes May 27, 2025 Page 3
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
Whitewater Municipal Building Cravath Lakefront
Conference Room, 312 West Whitewater St.,
Whitewater, WI 53190 *In Person and Virtual
Tuesday, May 27, 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/86897950397
Join via audio:
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
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
ROLL CALL
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. Finance Committee Meeting Minutes from April 22, 2025
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. Election of Vice Chair
3. April 2025 Financials
4. Discussion and possible action to recommend award of Janitorial contract
5. Discussion and possible action to recommend contract award for the Telephony RFP
Finance Committee Meeting Agenda May 27, 2025 Page 2
6. Discussion and possible action to review and update the City's AI Policy
7. Discussion and Direction on the Future of the City's Shared Ride Transportation Program
8. Discussion and possible action regarding the creation of a TIF Policy
9. Discussion and possible action to recommend contract extension for flock cameras
10. Discussion and possible action to recommend approval of Police Departments vehicle
replacement schedule
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11. Library Donation Update - July
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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