Special Finance Committee Meeting
Special MeetingWhitewater, WI · September 11, 2024
Minutes
Special Finance Committee Meeting
Whitewater Municipal Building City Manager's
Conference Room, 312 West Whitewater St.,
Whitewater, WI 53190 *In Person and Virtual
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 5:30 PM
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Topic: Finance Committee Meeting 9/11/2024
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AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Lisa Dawsey Smith at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Brian Schanen, Lisa Dawsey-Smith, and Patrick Singer.
Additional Attendees: Rachelle Blitch, Finance Director, Sara Marquardt, Human Resource Manager, and
Jeremiah Thomas, Accountant.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any committee member requests that an
item be removed for individual consideration.
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.
Special Finance Committee Meeting Minutes September 11, 2024 Page 2
Jill Gerber (234 S. Pleasant St.) suggested that the committee's practice of not providing printed packets
was inconsistent with other standing committees of the city.
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CONSIDERATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / REPORTS
1. Discussion on Employee Health Insurance Options
A motion was made by Lisa Dawsey-Smith to recommend a resolution to withdraw from ETF to Common
Council, Seconded by Patrick Singer.
Voting Yes: Lisa Dawsey-Smith, Patrick Singer, and Brian Schanen. Voting No: None.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
Motion made to adjourn by Patrick Singer, Seconded by Brian Schanen. Voting Yes: Lisa Dawsey-Smith,
Brian Schanen, and Patrick Singer. Voting No: None.
The meeting adjourned at 6:14 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
Special Finance Committee Meeting
Whitewater Municipal Building City Manager's
Conference Room, 312 West Whitewater St.,
Whitewater, WI 53190 *In Person and Virtual
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 5:30 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:
When: Sep 11, 2024 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Finance Committee Meeting 9/11/2024
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https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87117022791
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+13126266799,,87117022791# US (Chicago)
Or Telephone:
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+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Webinar ID: 871 1702 2791
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.
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
Special Finance Committee Meeting Agenda September 11, 2024 Page 2
1. Discussion on Employee Health Insurance Options
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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