Special Finance Committee Meeting
Special MeetingWhitewater, WI · October 30, 2024
Minutes
Special Finance Committee Meeting
Whitewater Municipal Building Cravath Lakefront
Room, 312 West Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI
53190 *In Person and Virtual
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - 4:00 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: Oct 30, 2024 04:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Special Finance Committee Meeting
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AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Lisa Dawsey-Smith.
ROLL CALL
Present: Lisa Dawsey-Smith, Patrick Singer, and Brian Schanen.
Absent: None.
Additional Attendees: Rachelle Blitch, Director of Finance; Sara Marquardt, HR Manager; Dan Meyer,
Police Chief; Sabrina Ojibway, Support Services Manager; Taylor Zeinert, Economic Development
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 October 22, 2024
2. Special Finance Committee Meeting Minutes October 23, 2024
Special Finance Committee Meeting Minutes October 30, 2024 Page 2
Motion made by Patrick Singer to approve the consent agenda, Seconded by Brian Schanen.
Voting Yes: Lisa Dawsey-Smith, Brian Schanen, Patrick Singer. 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
3. 2025 Draft Budget Review (3 of 3)
Motion made to recommend the budget to Common Council with the option to explore police staffing
made by Patrick Singer, Seconded by Brian Schanen.
Voting Yes: Lisa Dawsey-Smith, Brian Schanen, Patrick Singer. Voting No: None.
4. City Attorney and Code Enforcement & Zoning Contracts and Job Descriptions
Motion made to recommend job descriptions to Common Council made by Lisa Dawsey-Smith,
Seconded by Patrick Singer.
Voting Yes: Lisa Dawsey-Smith, Patrick Singer. Voting No: Brian Schanen.
5. Sick Leave Severance Budget & Policy
6. Shared-Ride Budget
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
7. Parking Permit Fees & Sale Dates
8. Update on MFA
9. Update on Data Collection for MOU with UWW for Parking
ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn was made by Lisa Dawsey-Smith, Seconded by Patrick Singer.
Voting Yes: Lisa Dawsey-Smith, Brian Schanen, Patrick Singer. Voting No: None.
The meeting adjourned at 5:33 p.m.
Special Finance Committee Meeting Minutes October 30, 2024 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
Special Finance Committee Meeting
Whitewater Municipal Building Cravath Lakefront
Room, 312 West Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI
53190 *In Person and Virtual
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - 4:00 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: Oct 30, 2024 04:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Special Finance Committee Meeting
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86803129460
Or One tap mobile :
+16469313860
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Webinar ID: 868 0312 9460
International numbers available: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kYQp6AdD
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 October 22, 2024
2. Special Finance Committee Meeting Minutes October 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
these controls. On a traditional telephone, dial *6 to unmute your phone and dial *9 to raise your
hand.
Special Finance Committee Meeting Agenda October 30, 2024 Page 2
CONSIDERATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / REPORTS
3. 2025 Draft Budget Review (3 of 3)
4. City Attorney and Code Enforcement & Zoning Contracts and Job Descriptions
5. Sick Leave Severance Budget & Policy
6. Shared-Ride Budget
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
7. Parking Permit Fees & Sale Dates
8. Update on MFA
9. Update on Data Collection for MOU with UWW for Parking
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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