Jefferson City Council - Minutes - 1999

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oath of office to newly elected officials

City Clerk/Treasurer Parlow swore in the newly elected city officials: Dale Oppermann, Susanne Johann, John Wagner and Margaret (Peg) Beyer.

The Tuesday, April 20, 1999, organizational meeting of the City of Jefferson Common Council was called to order at 8:30 p.m. by Mayor Brawders. Members present: Ald. Wagner, Ald. Coffman, Ald. Oppermann, Ald. Wenzel, Ald. Johann, Ald. Tennyson and Ald. Beyer. Also present were City Administrator Schornack, City Attorney Scheibel, Police Chief Besel, City Engineer Ludwig and City Clerk/Treasurer Parlow.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Jim Baker of Curtis Ambulance addressed the Council, he stated that the ambulance service has been operational for six months. He noted that Curtis Ambulance has been successful in luring the surrounding townships into contracts. He further stated that the minor personnel problems that Curtis first encountered were quickly overcome and that the Jefferson staff has been very receptive to the new ownership. He noted that a few of the employees from the Jefferson area were now picking up extra hours in Curtis's other service areas. Ald. Johann then questioned Mr. Baker on various medical updates. Baker also explained that a mutual aid agreement is in place with AMR through the Jefferson County Dispatch.

election of council president

Ald. Beyer, seconded by Ald. Tennyson nominated Ald. Sue Johann for Council President. Ald. Sevens, seconded by Ald. Beyer moved to close the nominations. The motion carried on a voice vote.

mayoral proclamation

The Mayor then read a proclamation naming April 30, 1999 as Arbor Day.

rules of order of business

Ald. Wagner introduced Resolution No. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 1

BE IT RESOLVED that the Rules and Order of Business adopted April 21, 1998, by the preceding Common Council, be and hereby are adopted for the government of the Common Council.

Ald. Wagner, seconded by Ald. Stevens moved to approve Resolution No. 1. On a voice vote, the motion carried.

designating an official newspaper

Ald. Tennyson introduced Resolution No. 2.

RESOLUTION NO. 2

BE IT RESOLVED that the Daily Jefferson County Union is hereby designated the official newspaper of the City of Jefferson for publication of Common Council proceedings and legal notices for the ensuing year.

Ald. Tennyson, seconded by Ald. Wenzel moved to approve Resolution No. 2. The motion carried on a voice vote.

designating the public depositories which may be utilized for the investment of public funds

Ald. Stevens introduced Resolution No. 3.

RESOLUTION NO. 3

BE IT RESOLVED that Premier Bank, the F & M Bank of Jefferson, Bank One of Milwaukee, State Investment Pool Fund of Madison, First Bank Milwaukee of Milwaukee, the Marshall & Illsley Bank of Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Investment Trust, duly organized under the laws of the State of Wisconsin and approved by the Wisconsin Commissioner of Banking as qualified public depositories, be and hereby are designated for public depositories pursuant to Section 34.05, of the Wisconsin State Statutes, for all public moneys coming into the City of Jefferson.

Ald. Stevens, seconded by Ald. Tennyson moved to approve Resolution No. 3. The motion carried on a voice vote.

appointments by mayor and confirmed by council

Ald. Wenzel, seconded by Ald. Johann moved to approve the following mayoral appointments:

A. Director of Public Works/City Engineer Dan Ludwig
B. Street Superintendent/Weed Commissioner Dave Haffelder
C. Wastewater Treatment Utility Supt. Mike Kelly
D. Health Officer David R Schornack

E. Recreation Director/Forester. Cyndi Keller

Ald. Beyer stated that she supported City Engineer Ludwig and felt he had done a great job with his Plan Commission duties. Ald. Johann stated that she had a chance to review Ludwig's performance appraisal and that all of his marks were either "good" or "excellent". With that in mind she would support Ludwig's reappointment. Ald. Wagner stated that the Personnel Committee unanimously supported Engineer Ludwig and further noted that the Personnel Committee had offered Ludwig suggestions on how to improve his service techniques. Ald. Johann stated that Engineer Ludwig had already taken the advice of the Personnel Committee by attending useful training. Ald. Coffman stated that he believed all personnel matters should be taken to Closed Session in the future.

Ald. Wagner, seconded by Ald. Beyer moved to approve the mayoral appointments. The motion carried on a vote of 6 to 1, with one abstention.

Appointments by Mayor and Confirmed by City Council:
A. Housing Authority (5 yr. term) Ida Mae Marshall
B. Library Board (3 yr. term) Steve Adams

………………………………………………………………Mrs. Rhonnie (Chad) Garcia

Council Representative Gerald Tennyson
C. Museum Board (3 year term) Shirley Herried

………………………………………………………………………..Mrs. B.G. Kemmeter
3 Council Representatives (1 year term) Gerald Tennyson Margaret Beyer John Wagner

D. Park & Recreation Commission Craig Russell
John Fetherston
Council Representative Dale Oppermann

E. Plan Commission (3 year term) Chris Nash

F. Police & Fire Commission Bennett Brantmeier

………………………………………………………………………….Toby Tully, Sr.

G. Water & Electric Commission (3 year term) Ken Nelson
2 Council Representatives Susanne Johann
Gerald Tennyson

H. Zoning Appeals Board (3 year term) Mark Kraner
Brad Geyer, Alternate

Ald. Stevens, seconded by Ald. Tennyson moved to approve the committee appointments printed above.

Mayor Brawders then stated that he would like to appoint Alderperson Margaret (Peg) Beyer as Council Representative to the Plan Commission. Ald. Wagner, seconded Ald. Wenzel moved to approve the mayoral appointment. The motion carried on a voice vote.

Mayor Brawders appointed the following Council Committees:

FINANCE:. * Johann, Coffman and Beyer; Alternate: Stevens

REGULATORY: *Wagner, Oppermann, and Tennyson; Alternate: Wenzel

PERSONNEL: *Wenzel, Stevens, and Johann; Alternate: Tennyson

STREETS:………………………………*Coffman, Wenzel, and Stevens; Alternate: Oppermann

Ald. Tennyson, seconded by Ald. Johann moved to approve the mayor appointments. The motion carried on a voice vote.

PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATED TO BRUSH PICK UP

Ald. Coffman introduced Proposed Ordinance #4-99 for its first reading.

An Ordinance to Create Section 11.07 of the Municipal Code Related to Brush Pick Up.

The Common Council of the City of Jefferson do ordain as follows:

Section 1. Section 11.07 BRUSH PICK UP (1) SCHEDULE: The City will begin brush pick up the first Monday of each month and go through the City one time. Residents are asked to have their brush at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on that Monday or their brush may not get picked up until the following month.

(2) COLLECTION FEES: Brush located at the curbside will be collected and

chipped. The first twenty (20) minutes of chipping (with a two man crew) will be free of charge. Any chipping after the first twenty (20) minutes will be charged to the property owner at a rate of $25.00 per ten minute increment. Any property owner who does not want the City to collect their brush must contact the City Public Works Department at 674-7737 prior to the first Monday of each month.

1. COLLECTION PROCEDURE: Brush must be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the first Monday of the month. The brush must be placed at the curb with all of the larger, heavy ends of the branches facing in one direction with the flow of traffic. Maximum diameter of brush to be picked up is 4 inches. The City reserves the right to not collect brush for a just cause.
2. MAJOR STORM DAMAGE BRUSH COLLECTION: Major storm damage brush collection will be done at no charge. The City will determine and announce emergency storm related brush collections.
3. TAX LIEN FOR UNPAID FEES: The City shall bill the property owner for brush pick up under paragraph 2. Any amount not paid after thirty (30) days shall be levied and collected as a special tax upon such lot or parcel. The invoice shall advise the owner that a special tax shall be levied against the property if not paid within thirty (30) days.

Section 2: This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication as required by law.

This is a first reading.

THANKING dAVE cARNES FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE COMMON COUNCIL

Ald. Wagner introduced Resolution No. 4.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Jefferson does hereby thank Alderperson Dave Carnes for his dedicated service as an Alderperson for the City of Jefferson.

Ald. Wagner, seconded by Ald. Oppermann moved to approve Resolution No. 4. The motion carried on a voice vote.

Ald. Wagner added that besides Dave being a good friend, he had also worked extremely hard for the Council and the City of Jefferson residents.

CHIEF OF POLICE

Chief Besel noted that this will be the weekend for the Spring Car Show and that he anticipates a gridlock in light of the heavy traffic and the construction detour. He stated that he had spoken with a gentlemen from the Department of Transportation and had asked for signage to be placed along I-94 informing people of delays. The DOT was unable to give Besel an answer, because the signs are governed by the State Patrol.

CITY ENGINEER

City Engineer Ludwig reported:

• Highway 26 was proceeding on schedule and that crews would soon be moving to the Collins Road intersection.
• Engineer Ludwig was notified that arrows will be installed on the Highway 26 & Highway 18 intersection in conjunction with the Highway 26 reconstruction project.
• Engineer Ludwig informed the Council of the following upcoming meetings:
• April 29 – Countryside Farm Meeting (Master Plan Meeting)
• April 27 – Army Corp of Engineers (to look at dam & possible fish ladder)—9:30 am
• April 28 – Hwy 26 Bypass Meeting (with DOT)—6:30 pm

CITY CLERK/TREASURER

City Clerk Treasurer Parlow reported:

• The Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Position is being advertised. Deadline for application being May 7, 1999.
• She also notified the Council of an upcoming League Conference for Newly Elected Officials

CITY ADMINISTRATOR

City Administrator Schornack reported:

• The League of Municipalities will be holding its Regional League Meeting in Waukesha on June 10^th.

COMMITTEES

Alderperson Johann reported on the Senior Committee Activities. She stated that the Committee was still looking for a few volunteers to park cars on Sunday afternoon. Johann then stated that the Committee would be having their final design meeting on April 28^th. The plan would then go to the Park and Recreation Commission on May 5^th and to Plan Commission on May 12^th.

Alderperson Stevens reported on the Joint Meeting of the Water & Electric Commission and Police Department Site/Building Committee. He stated that the Committee will be meeting next Tuesday at 5 pm to finalize their recommendation, which will then be offered to the Council.

Alderperson Tennyson reported on the Water & Electric Department's meeting with Ward & Fitzgerald. Tennyson stated that Ward & Fitzgerald honored the Department for their accomplishments.

Ald. Tennyson, seconded by Ald. Beyer, moved to adjourn the April 20, 1999, organizational meeting of the City of Jefferson Common Council. The motion carried on a voice vote.

These minutes of the April 20, 1999, meeting of the Common Council are uncorrected. Any corrections made thereto will be noted in the proceedings at which time the minutes are approved.

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