Finance Committee Meeting May 28, 2024
Regular MeetingWhitewater, WI · May 28, 2024
Minutes
Finance Committee Meeting May 28,
2024
Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West
Whitewater Str, Whitewater, WI, 53190 *In Person
and Virtual
Tuesday, May 28, 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.
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: May 28, 2024 05:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Finance Committee Meeting May 28, 2024
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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
Present: Lisa Dawsey-Smith, Patrick Singer, and Brian Schanen.
Absent: None.
Additional Attendees: Rachelle Blitch, Finance Director and Sara Marquardt, HR Manager
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 April 23, 2024
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Motion made to approve the consent agenda by Brian Schanen, Seconded by Patrick Singer. Voting Yes:
Lisa Dawsey-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.
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. December 2023 Financials - Final
3. April 2024 Financials
4. Room Tax Staff Report
5. Volunteer Background Check Policy
Motion to recommend policy to Common Council made by Lisa Dawsey-Smith, Seconded by Patrick
Singer. Voting Yes: Lisa Dawsey-Smith, Patrick Singer, and Brian Schanen. Voting No: None.
6. Grievance Policy Review
Motion to recommend policy to Common Council with an amendment of Section 6, no. 5 to include “or
city attorney” made by Patrick Singer, Seconded by Brian Schanen. Voting Yes: Lisa Dawsey-Smith,
Patrick Singer, and Brian Schanen. Voting No: None.
7. Recruitment Policy
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
8. Procurement Policy Review
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn made by Patrick Singer, Seconded by Brian Schanen. Voting Yes: Lisa Dawsey-Smith,
Patrick Singer, and Brian Schanen. Voting No: None.
The meeting adjourned at 5:35 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
Finance Committee Meeting May 28, 2024 MinutesMay 28, 2024 Page 3
City Manager / City Clerk (262-473-0102) at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Agenda
Finance Committee Meeting May 28,
2024
Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West
Whitewater Str, Whitewater, WI, 53190 *In Person
and Virtual
Tuesday, May 28, 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.
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: May 28, 2024 05:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Finance Committee Meeting May 28, 2024
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83973747733
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Webinar ID: 839 7374 7733
International numbers available: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kN3n60TXX
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 April 23, 2024
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
Finance Committee Meeting May 28, 2024 AgendaMay 28, 2024 Page 2
these controls. On a traditional telephone, dial *6 to unmute your phone and dial *9 to raise your
hand.
CONSIDERATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / REPORTS
2. December 2023 Financials - Final
3. April 2024 Financials
4. Room Tax Staff Report
5. Volunteer Background Check Policy
6. Grievance Policy Review
7. Recruitment Policy
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
8. Procurement Policy Review
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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