Finance Committee Meeting

Finance Committee Meeting Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West Whitewater Str, Whitewater, WI, 53190 *In Person and Virtual Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - 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. https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22802858602943?p=eENK9PjoSvnCdsileP 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, Patrick Singer (left for Board of Review at 5:25 p.m. and returned at 5:43 p.m.) and Gavin Kelleher Absent: None Additional Attendees: Rachelle Blitch, Director of Finance; Mason Becker, Community Development Director; Dan Meyer, Police Chief; Neil Hicks, Councilmember (arrived at 5:43 p.m.); Mike Smith, Councilmember (left for Board of Review at 5:25 p.m. and returned at 5:43 p.m.) 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 28, 2026 A motion to approve was made by Patrick Singer, Seconded by Gavin Kelleher. Voting Yes: Brian Schanen, Patrick Singer and Gavin Kelleher. 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 26, 2026 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 Chair and Vice Chairpersons A motion to nominate Brian Schanen as Chair was made by Patrick Singer, Seconded by Gavin Kelleher. Voting Yes: Patrick Singer and Gavin Kelleher. Voting No: None. Abstain: Brian Schanen. A motion to nominate Gavin Kelleher as Vice Chair was made by Patrick Singer, Seconded by Brian Schanen. Voting Yes: Patrick Singer and Brian Schanen. Voting No: None. Abstain: Gavin Kelleher. 3. Discussion and possible action to recommend Axon Camera Contract to Common Council A motion to recommend option 3 to Common Council was made by Patrick Singer, Seconded by Brian Schanen. Voting Yes: Patrick Singer, Brian Schanen and Gavin Kelleher. Voting No: None. 4. Review and possible action: Agreement between City of Whitewater and Downtown Whitewater, Inc A motion to recommend the agreement between the City and Downtown Whitewater to Common Council was made by Patrick Singer, Seconded by Brian Schanen. Voting Yes: Patrick Singer, Brian Schanen and Gavin Kelleher. Voting No: None. 5. April 2026 Financials 6. Review and discussion of updated Capital Improvement Project Plan and Borrowing Requirements 7. Discussion and Direction on the Capital Improvement Policy 8. Discussion and possible action regarding the liability claim submitted by S. Krupa, including consideration of approval or denial A motion to deny the claim filed was made by Brian Schanen, Seconded by Patrick Singer. Voting Yes: Patrick Singer, Brian Schanen and Gavin Kelleher. Voting No: None. 9. Review and Discussion of potential policy concepts related to fiscal management and budgetary practices FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Patrick Singer, Seconded by Brian Schanen. Voting Yes: Patrick Singer, Brian Schanen and Gavin Kelleher. Voting No: None. Finance Committee Meeting Minutes May 26, 2026 Page 3 The meeting adjourned at 6:33 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.