City of Rhinelander Common Council - Minutes

CITY OF RHINELANDER COMMON COUNCIL - MINUTES MONDAY, October 12, 2015 - 6:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers 135 S. Stevens St., Rhinelander, WI

CALL TO ORDER & INVOCATION

The regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Rhinelander was called to order by Mayor Johns at 6:00 pm. Proper notification was given to the press and the public.

ROLL CALL

The following Alderpersons were present: Sherrie Belliveau, Tom Gleason, Tom Kelly, George Kirby, Mark Pelletier, Joe Salzer, Steve Sauer, and Alex Young

Absent: None

OTHERS PRESENT

Mayor Dick Johns, City Administrator Kristina Aschenbrenner, Police Chief Mike Steffes, Fire Chief Terry Williams, Water/Wastewater /Public Works Director Tim Kingman, Parks Director Gunder Paulsen, Finance Director Julie Ostrander, Street Superintendent Tony Gilman, Water Superintendent Tom Roeser, City Attorney Carrie Miljevich, Mark Barden of Town & Country Engineering, Brian of Northwoods River News, Jared Raney of Star Journal, Ken Krall of WXPR, Brian Paynter of Northwoods River News, and Lee Emmer of MSA Professional Services.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

MOTION BY KIRBY, SECOND BY KELLY, TO APPROVE THE COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 & SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 8, 2015. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

APPEARANCES BY CITIZENS,COMMUNICATIONS, AND PETITIONS - None

CONSENT AGENDA

BARTENDER APPLICATIONS

MOTION BY KELLY, SECOND BY GLEASON, TO APPROVE THE BARTENDER APPLICATIONS OF BOBBIE JO WERNER, JESSICA L. RIPLEY, AND BRITTANY A. MODE. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS

PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE #22-15 REZONE 663 W. DAVENPORT ST. (RH 2046) FROM B-1 (COMMUNITY SHOPPING DISTRICT) TO R-2 (TWO FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT)

MOTION BY SAUER, SECOND BY GLEASON, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #22-15 REZONE 663 W. DAVENPORT ST. (RH 2046) FROM B-1 (COMMUNITY SHOPPING DISTRICT) TO R-2 (TWO FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT). 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE #23-15 PARKING LIMITATIONS MOTION BY SAUER, SECOND BY KIRBY, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #23-15 PARKING LIMITATIONS. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

COMMITTEE, BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS

Airport Commission - Nothing to Report

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee – Nothing to Report

CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Committee – Nothing to Report

Finance, Wage & Salary

APPROVE GOVPAYNET CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FOR 2015 PROPERTY TAX BILLS AT NO COST TO CITY

MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BY SAUER, TO APPROVE GOVPAYNET CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FOR 2015 PROPERTY TAX BILLS AT NO COST TO CITY 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MSA FOR CDBG RLF HOUSING PROGRAM

MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BY SALZER, TO APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MSA FOR CDBG RLF HOUSING PROGRAM. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVE PAYMENT TO PHD ROOF DOCTORS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $110, 003.40 FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING

MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BY GLEASON, TO APPROVE PAYMENT TO PHD ROOF DOCTORS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $110, 003.40 FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVE TWO ATTENDEES AT POLICE & FIRE COMMISSION 2015 WORKSHOP ON NOV. 6, 2015

MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BY KIRBY, TO APPROVE TWO ATTENDEES AT POLICE & FIRE COMMISSION 2015 WORKSHOP ON NOV. 6, 2015. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVE 2016 BORROWING

This will be brought forward to a future Council meeting.

APPROVE CITY OF RHINELANDER DISCIPLINARY POLICY

MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BY SALZER, TO APPROVE CITY OF RHINELANDER DISCIPLINARY POLICY. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVE CITY OF RHINELANDER SEAT BELT POLICY

MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BY GLEASON, TO APPROVE CITY OF RHINELANDER SEAT BELT POLICY. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVE SANITARY SEWER CLAIM REQUESTED FOR 120 W. PHILLIP ST. LOCATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $3384.00

2 MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BY KIRBY, TO APPROVE SANITARY SEWER CLAIM REQUESTED FOR 120 W. PHILLIP ST. LOCATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $3384.00. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVE BILLS & CLAIMS

MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BY GLEASON, TO APPROVE BILLS AND CLAIMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,296,555.15. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

Golf Course

APPROVE RENEWAL OF MULLIGAN’S RESTAURANT AGREEMENT

MOTION BY KELLY, SECOND BY SAUER, TO APPROVE RENEWAL OF MULLIGAN’S RESTAURANT AGREEMENT 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

Historic Preservation – Nothing to Report

Parks, Buildings & Grounds

APPROVE PELICAN RAPIDS BOAT LAUNCH SIGN NOT TO EXCEED $7,000

MOTION BY BELLIVEAU, SECOND BY KELLY, TO APPROVE PELICAN RAPIDS BOAT LAUNCH SIGN NOT TO EXCEED $7,000, WITH ACTUAL COST TO THE CITY AFTER GRANT FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED $1,400. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

Planning Commission

APPROVE CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1044 LINCOLN STREET

MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BY KIRBY, TO APPROVE CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1044 LINCOLN STREET. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVE CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP FOR PROPERTY OWNED BY ONEIDA COUNTY LOCATED OFF OF NORTH RIVER ROAD (RH9011-0102)

MOTION BY GLEASON, SECOND BY SALZER, TO APPROVE CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP FOR PROPERTY OWNED BY ONEIDA COUNTY LOCATED OFF OF NORTH RIVER ROAD (RH9011- 0102). 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

Protection of Persons and Property

LATE BARTENDER APPLICATIONS

MOTION BY YOUNG, SECOND BY KELLY, TO APPROVE THE LATE BARTENDER APPLICATIONS OF SHARON L. CLINE, VICTORI FREDRICK, & AUTUMN N. PECKOFF. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE CLASS BLB (BEER & LIQUOR) TO ELIZABETH & DANNY DUMPPROPE (SUNSET JUNCTION) 137 W. RIVES ST

MOTION BY YOUNG, SECOND BY KELLY, TO APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE CLASS BLB (BEER & LIQUOR) TO ELIZABETH & DANNY DUMPPROPE (SUNSET JUNCTION) 137 W. RIVES ST. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

3 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE CLASS BLB (BEER & LIQUOR) TO ASW LADIES, LLC (SPORTSMAN’S CAFÉ/DAYS INN) 70 N. STEVENS ST

MOTION BY YOUNG, SECOND BY KELLY, TO APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE CLASS BLB (BEER & LIQUOR) TO ASW LADIES, LLC (SPORTSMAN’S CAFÉ/DAYS INN) 70 N. STEVENS ST. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE CLASS BLB (BEER & LIQUOR) TO RIVER VIEW II RHINELANDER (RIVERVIEW RESTAURANT & BAR) 721 W. KEMP ST

MOTION BY YOUNG, SECOND BY KELLY, TO APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE CLASS BLB (BEER & LIQUOR) TO RIVER VIEW II RHINELANDER (RIVERVIEW RESTAURANT & BAR) 721 W. KEMP ST. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVE AGENT FOR SPORTSMAN’S CAFÉ – 70 N. STEVENS ST.

MOTION BY YOUNG, SECOND BY KELLY, TO APPROVE AGENT FOR SPORTSMAN’S CAFÉ – 70 N. STEVENS ST. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVE AGENT FOR RIVERVIEW RESTAURANT & BAR – 721 W. KEMP ST

MOTION BY YOUNG, SECOND BY KELLY, TO APPROVE AGENT FOR RIVERVIEW RESTAURANT & BAR – 721 W. KEMP ST. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVE SUSPENSION OF CITY-WIDE DEER ABATEMENT PROGRAM ON OCTOBER 31, 2015 FOR HALLOWEEN

MOTION BY YOUNG, SECOND BY PELLETIER, TO APPROVE SUSPENSION OF CITY-WIDE DEER ABATEMENT PROGRAM ON OCTOBER 31, 2015 FOR HALLOWEEN. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

Public Works – Nothing to report.

Water & Wastewater Utilities;

APPROVE 2014 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS NEW WELL HOUSE NO. 8 WORK DIRECTIVE NO. 2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,443 FOR RECONDITION OF WELL PUMP

MOTION BY SALZER, SECOND BY KIRBY, TO APPROVE 2014 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS NEW WELL HOUSE NO. 8 WORK DIRECTIVE IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,443 FOR RECONDITION OF WELL PUMP. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVE RELEASE OF FINAL PAYMENT TO DRISCOLL ROAD DEVELOPMENT LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 FOR WATERMAIN WORK COMPLETED PER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

MOTION BY SALZER, SECOND BY KIRBY, TO APPROVE RELEASE OF FINAL PAYMENT TO DRISCOLL ROAD DEVELOPMENT LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 FOR WATERMAIN WORK COMPLETED PER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVE CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL 2-YEAR RESIDENTIAL SERVICE & INSPECTION CONTRACT AWARD TO HYDROCORP IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,464

MOTION BY SALZER, SECOND BY KELLY, TO APPROVE CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL 2- YEAR RESIDENTIAL SERVICE & INSPECTION CONTRACT AWARD TO HYDROCORP IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,464. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

4 NEW BUSINESS & FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS

MAYORAL APPOINTMENT OF KRISTINA ASCHENBRENNER TO THE LIBRARY ARBITRATION BOARD

MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BY YOUNG, TO APPROVE THE MAYORAL APPOINTMENT OF KRISTINA ASCHENBRENNER TO THE LIBRARY ARBITRATION BOARD. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION BY KELLY, SECOND BY YOUNG, TO ADJOURN THE COMMON COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 12, 2015, AT 6:38 P.M. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

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