Evansville Common Council Agenda For Tonight

Please note that the Public Hearing has been moved to the front so there won't be a long wait.

Common Council
Meeting
Tuesday, January 15, 2008, 6:30 p.m.
City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI

Revised Agenda
1. Call to order

2. Roll call

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of December 11, 2007, regular meeting and to approve them as printed.

5. Citizen appearances
A. North Prairie Productions

B. SOLE Committee

C. ECP

D. Public Hearing: Ordinance 2007-18, Regarding Common Council Planning and Approval of Public Improvements Projects.
(1). Initial discussion by Council.
(2). Public hearing.
(3). Final discussion by Council.
(4). Motion to adopt Ordinance 2007-18, Regarding Common Council Planning and Approval of Public Improvements Projects. [Sponsors: Juergens and Braunschweig].

6. Reports of Committees
A. Plan Commission Report

B. Finance and Labor Relations Committee Report
(1). Motion to approve W&L bills and authorize their payment.

(2). Motion to approve the City bills and authorize their payment.

(3). Motion to approve non-represented employee contracts and wages.

C. Public Safety Committee Report
(1). Motion to approve EMS hardship case in the amount of $733.86.

(2). Motion to approve Resolution 2008-01, Addendum C to Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) Agreement.

D. Public Works Committee Report
(1). Motion to approve Resolution 2008-02, Authorizing Submittal of a State Grant Application and a Subsequent Appropriation of City Funds for a Municipal Flood Control Grant.

E. Water & Light Committee Report

F. Economic Development Committee Report

G. Redevelopment Authority Report

H. Parks and Recreation Board Report

I. Historic Preservation Commission Report

J. Fire District Report

K. Police Commission Report

7. Unfinished Business
A. Second reading and motion to approve Ordinance 2007-21, Relative to Dimensional Standards in Residential District One (R-1), Residential District Two (R-2), Residential District Three (R-3), Large Lot Urban Residential Districts (LL-R12 and LL-R15), and Rural Residential District (RR). [Sponsors: Roberts and Wyse].

B. Second reading and motion to approve Ordinance 2007-22, Relative to Speed Limits. [Sponsors: Sornson and Juergens].

C. Second reading and motion to approve Ordinance 2007-23, Rezoning Territory from Agricultural District One (A-1) and Lowland Conservancy District (C-1) to Light Industrial District (I-1) in Response to Development Application 2007-36. [Nevell property. Citizen initiated ordinance, no sponsors required].

8. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor

9. Communications from the City Administrator
A. Motion to meet in closed session per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c) and 19.85(1)(g) to discuss agenda items 9-B, 9-C, and 9-D and to subsequently reconvene in open session.

B. Discussion on Finance Director position – hiring update. Council will meet in closed session per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c).

C. Discussion on non-represented employee performance evaluations, contracts, and wages. Council will meet in closed session per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c).

D. Discussion on oral and written advice concerning legal strategy. Council will meet in closed session per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(g).

10. New Business
A. Motion(s) regarding non-represented employee contracts and wages.

B. Motion regarding former police officer Jason Grooms.

C. Motion to approve appointment of Election Inspectors for 2008-2009.

D. Motion to approve Intergovernmental Emergency Ambulance Service Contract for 2008.

11. Introduction of New Ordinances
A. First reading of Ordinance 2008-01, Relative to Compensation for Mayor and Alderpersons. [Sponsors: Cothard and Roberts].

B. First reading of Ordinance 2008-02, Amending Chapter 122 of Municipal Code Allowing the Operation of Neighborhood Electric Vehicles. [Sponsors: Juergens and Sornson].

12. Motion to adjourn


Sandra J. Decker, Mayor

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