Horicon public meetings in 2022

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council will consider several contracts, budget transfers, and reports at its December 20, 2022 meeting. Key actions include approving an engineering services contract for the Marshland Crossing Business Park street and utility extension, a change order for the S. Cedar & Mill Street reconstruction, and multiple budget transfers for equipment purchases. The council will also enter closed session to negotiate the sale of public property.

• Engineering contract with Kunkel Engineering Group for Marshland Crossing Business Park Street & Utility Extension, max fee $283,550
• Change Order No. 2 for Soper Sewer & Water, LLC on S. Cedar & Mill Street Reconstruction, decreasing contract price by $45,649.20 to $600,642.65
• Reimbursement of $200 street use permit fees to Horicon Historical Society
• 2023 Senior Dining Program agreement with Dodge County Human Services & Health Department
• Budget transfers for Pro-Tech SP10L Sno Pusher-Loader, Stinger Spike Systems, Ruger AR 556, radar unit, extrication gear, and street signage

The Common Council approved a contract for the Marshland Crossing Business Park Street & Utility Extension Project. The board also authorized several budget transfers for police and fire equipment, approved a wastewater operator promotion, and signed an EMS agreement with the Village of Kekoskee.

• Approved Kunkel Engineering Group proposal for Marshland Crossing project not to exceed $283,550 (All AYE)
• Approved Emergency Medical Service Agreement with Village of Kekoskee (All AYE)
• Promoted Noah Oestreich to Wastewater/Water Operator III in Charge at $29.40/hour (All AYE)
• Approved $200 reimbursement for Horicon Historical Society Street Use Permit fees (All AYE)
• Approved $45,649.20 decrease for S. Cedar & Mill Street Reconstruction Change Order No. 2 (All AYE)
• Authorized write-off of delinquent personal property tax of $14,036.89 (All AYE)
• Approved write-off of ambulance and warrant fees totaling $11,365.89 (All AYE)
• Approved budget transfers for police radar, Ruger AR 556, stinger spikes, and fire extrication gear (All AYE)

Personnel & Finance Committee

The committee will review several budget transfers, including equipment purchases and street sign funding. Discussion items also include a senior dining agreement with Dodge County and various debt write-offs.

• Change Order No. 2 for Soper Sewer & Water, LLC: $600,642.65 for S Cedar & Mill Street Reconstruction
• Request for $200.00 street use permit fee reimbursement for Horicon Historical Society
• 2023 Senior Dining Program agreement with Dodge County Human Services & Health Department
• Write-off of $10,686.17 in ambulance and warrant fee invoices
• Budget transfer for Pro-Tech SP10L Sno Pusher — Loader priced at $6,701.00

The committee approved November 2022 payables totaling $2,991,903.95 and several budget transfers for police, fire, and garage equipment. It also authorized the write-off of delinquent taxes and ambulance fees and approved a senior dining agreement.

• Approved November 2022 payables of $2,991,903.95 (All Aye)
• Approved write-off of delinquent personal property taxes of $14,036.89 (All Aye)
• Approved write-off of ambulance and warrant fee invoices of $11,365.89 (All Aye)
• Approved $6,701 budget transfer for Pro-Tech SP10L Sno-Pusher-Loader (All Aye)
• Approved budget transfers for police equipment including a Stinger Spike System, Ruger AR 556, and radar unit (All Aye)
• Approved budget transfers for fire department extrication training and gear (All Aye)
• Approved 2023 Senior Dining Program agreement with Dodge County (All Aye)
• Approved Emergency Medical Service Agreement with Village of Kekoskee (All Aye)

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee will consider several budget transfers, including funds for a police rifle, radar unit, snow pusher, and extrication gear. They will also review a request to write off ambulance and warrant fee invoices, discuss 2023 police department staffing, and consider an agreement for the senior dining program. The meeting includes a closed session to interview candidates for a wastewater/water operator position.

• Request for reimbursement of street use permit fees by Horicon Historical Society
• Change Order No. 2 from Soper Sewer & Water, LLC for 2022 S Cedar & Mill Street Reconstruction Project
• 2023 Agreement for Senior Dining Program with Dodge County Human Services & Health Department
• Write-Off of Ambulance and Warrant Fee Invoices
• Budget Transfer to Fund Purchase of a Ruger AR 556 with Accessories

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission has cancelled its meeting scheduled for December 14, 2022. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted.

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board will meet to review and potentially approve the Park Plan, including amendments, and discuss modifications to the monument at Bowling Green Park. The board will also receive reports on parks, the aquatic center, and recreation programs. Public appearances are limited to three minutes per person.

• Amendments to Park Plan
• Approve Park Plan
• Modifications to Monument at Bowling Green Park
• Parks Report
• Aquatic Center Report

The board approved the park plan and the minutes from the November 9, 2022, meeting. Members discussed roof repair estimates for Discher Park Dance Hall and proposed changes to aquatic center pass pricing.

• Approved park plan (All Aye)
• Approved November 09, 2022 minutes (All Aye)

Public Safety Committee

The Horicon Public Safety Committee is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, receiving monthly reports, and discussing speed deterrents and a winter parking restrictions ordinance. The agenda also includes an update on the East Lake Street Task Force and approval of liquor and operator licenses.

• Winter Parking Restrictions Ordinance discussion
• Speed Deterrents discussion
• East Lake Street Task Force Update
• Approve Liquor and/or Operator Licenses
• Monthly Reports

Library Board

The Horicon Public Library Board is meeting to review statistical reports and handle unfinished and new business. Key items include disposing of library property, expanding digital services via Overdrive, deciding on a holiday staff benefit, and reviewing whether 2022 funds were under or over spent.

• Disposal of Library Property
• Expansion of Digital Services via Overdrive
• Holiday Staff Benefit
• Under/Over Expenditure of 2022 Funds

The Board approved monetary holiday gifts for six library employees funded by donations. Additionally, the Board authorized up to $2,000 from Undesignated Funds for unanticipated overruns.

• Approved November meeting minutes
• Approved November 2022 Transaction and Account Balances
• Approved December 2022 Petty Cash Balances
• Approved payment of December 2022 bills totaling $11,237.19
• Approved disposal of outdated digital picture frames
• Approved monetary holiday gifts for employees from Donations
• Approved up to $2,000.00 in additional spending from Undesignated Funds for overruns

Plan Commission

This Plan Commission meeting notice indicates the meeting is cancelled, as the agenda text states 'NO MEETING'. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of standard procedural items: approving previous minutes, hearing public comments (limited to 3 minutes per person), receiving updates from the DPW and Water/Wastewater departments, and setting the next meeting date. No specific projects, contracts, or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Public appearances limited to 3 minutes per person
• DPW update
• Water/Wastewater update
• Set next meeting date

The committee approved the minutes from the November 3, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made during the session.

• Approved November 3, 2022 minutes (All Aye)

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2023 budget and 2022 tax levy of $2,527,751. It will also consider a cost-sharing plan with the school district to develop vacant property on South Finch Street, and act on a change order for demolition costs at 612 South Hubbard Street.

• Ordinance 2022-19 adopting 2023 budget and $2,527,751 tax levy
• Cost sharing plan with Horicon School District for vacant property on South Finch Street
• Change Order No. 2 for Guelig Waste Removal & Demolition, LLC, increasing contract to $133,721.13
• Appointment of Director of Public Works-Utilities and wage rate
• Approval of October 2022 bills totaling $4,623,307.48

The Common Council approved the 2023 budget and a tax levy of $2,527,751.00. The council also appointed a new Director of Public Works-Utilities and entered a cost-sharing agreement with the local school district.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-19 for the 2023 Budget and 2022 Tax Levy of $2,527,751.00 (All AYE)
• Approved cost sharing plan with Horicon School District for vacant property on South Finch Street (All AYE)
• Confirmed appointment of Cody Vanderhei as Director of Public Works-Utilities (All AYE)
• Authorized $6,969.67 monthly salary for Cody Vanderhei (All AYE)
• Approved $9,021.13 change order for building razing at 612 South Hubbard Street (4-1)
• Denied one-year operator license for Shawn D. Sutton (2-3)
• Approved October 2022 bill payments totaling $4,623,307.48 (All AYE)
• Approved financial statement for October 31, 2022 (All AYE)

Common Council

The Common Council met for a special session and voted to enter a closed session. The purpose of the closed session was to interview and evaluate candidates for the Director of Public Works-Utilities position.

• Approved motion to adjourn into Closed Session for Director of Public Works-Utilities candidate interviews (All AYE)

East Lake Street Task Force

The East Lake Street Task Force is meeting to discuss pedestrian safety improvements, including crosswalk signs, crossing light locations, awareness events, and crossing guard arrangements. The group will also address intersections at Hwy 28 and Hwy 33 and review an implementation plan. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per person.

• Crosswalk signs
• Verify locations for crossing lights
• Awareness events and education update
• Crossing guard
• Hwy 28 and Hwy 33 intersections

The East Lake Street Pedestrian Task Force discussed crosswalk locations, bicycle signage, and the potential for a Walk/Bike to School event. No formal policy decisions or approvals were made during the meeting.

• Discussed possible crosswalk locations for potential crossing lights
• Discussed a Walk/Bike to School event for April or May
• Discussed crossing guard options on East Lake Street
• Discussed removing a crosswalk at Hwy 28 and Hwy 33
• Chief Yahnke to continue work on an Implementation Plan for a grant

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee will consider a waste management contract, discuss EMS staffing, review October 2022 payables, and adjourn into closed session to formulate a police union contract initial proposal under Wisconsin state law.

• Waste Management Contract
• EMS Staffing
• October 2022 Payables
• Closed session for police union contract initial proposal (per WI Stats. 19.85(1)(e))

The committee approved the bills for October 2022 and the minutes from the October 18, 2022 meeting. Members discussed the current Waste Management contract, but no action was taken on EMS staffing due to the absence of the EMS Coordinator.

• Approved October 18, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved October 2022 bills in the amount of $4,623,307.48 (Unanimous)

Library Board

The Horicon Public Library Board is meeting to discuss routine reports and several action items, including the 2023 budget, landscaping at the library entrance, disposal of library property, and purchasing a replacement disc resurfacer. The board will also consider expanding digital services via Overdrive.

• 2023 Budget discussion
• Library Entrance Landscaping
• Disposal of Library Property
• Purchase of Replacement Disc Resurfacer
• Expansion of Digital Services via Overdrive

The board approved the 2023 Budget and Wage schedule and authorized several equipment and service purchases. Personnel changes and monthly financial reports were also approved. The board authorized the disposal of an old Xbox and accessories.

• Approved 2023 Budget and Wage schedule
• Approved promotion of Jennifer Kilburg to Library Assistant 1 at $13.50 per hour
• Approved payment of November 2022 bills totaling $5,857.95
• Approved purchase of replacement disc resurfacer for $5,585.00
• Approved expansion of Overdrive Digital Services to include streaming videos and Universal class subscription
• Approved disposal of old Xbox and accessories from Teen area
• Approved October Transaction and Account Balances

Plan Commission

The Horicon Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and then vote on a conditional use permit for a home occupation to run an insurance agency in an R-1 residential district at 510 N Palmatory Street. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comments. The meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.

• Public hearing and action on conditional use permit for home-based insurance agency at 510 N Palmatory St
• Approval of minutes from October 10, 2022 meeting
• Public appearances limited to 3 minutes per person

The Plan Commission held a public hearing regarding a Conditional Use Permit for a home occupation. The commission voted to conditionally approve the permit to operate an insurance agency in a R-1 Residential District.

• Approved October 10, 2022 minutes (All in favor)
• Conditionally approved Conditional Use Permit for insurance agency at 510 N Palmatory (All in favor)

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will review and approve previous meeting minutes, hear public appearances, and receive monthly reports from the Police and Fire Departments. The main item is a review of proposed changes to the Commission's own rules.

• Review changes to Police and Fire Commission rules
• Police Department monthly report
• Fire Department monthly report
• Public appearances (3-minute limit per person)

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss routine reports on parks, the aquatic center, and recreation, along with updates on the park plan and priorities. They will also recognize Eugene Rossing for the Horicon Bicycle Program, hear an update on the free kayak program, and receive a presentation on natural playgrounds. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Recognition of Eugene Rossing for the Horicon Bicycle Program
• Update on Horicon Free Kayak Program
• Presentation on Natural Playgrounds
• Updates on Park Plan and Priorities

The board approved the minutes from the October 12, 2022, meeting. Members discussed winter park preparations, aquatic center wages, and recreation program participation. No other substantive votes were taken.

• Approved October 12, 2022 minutes (All Aye)

Public Safety Committee

The Horicon Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss traffic safety measures, including speed deterrents and winter parking restrictions, and to review monthly reports. The committee will also consider approving liquor and operator licenses. The meeting includes routine items like approving previous minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Discuss speed deterrents
• Discuss winter parking restrictions
• Approve liquor and/or operator licenses
• East Lake Street Task Force update
• Monthly reports

The Public Safety Committee denied a 1-year operator license for Shawn Sutton. The committee also discussed neighborhood speeding and winter parking.

• Approved October 11, 2022, minutes (Unanimous)
• Denied 1-Year Operator License to Shawn Sutton (Unanimous)

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee will meet to discuss speed deterrent options and a salter for DPW Truck #9, along with updates on public works and water/wastewater. The meeting includes routine items like approving previous minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Speed deterrent options discussion
• Salter for DPW Truck #9
• DPW update
• Water/Wastewater update

The committee approved the minutes from the October 6, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the session consisted of updates on DPW equipment, leaf pickup, and utility installations.

• Approved October 6, 2022 minutes (All Aye)

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council is holding a special meeting to consider a request to assign a development agreement between the city and Nicolet Lumber Co. to Premier Horicon II, LLC. The request, made by Premier's counsel, asks the city to approve the assignment under Section VII(1)(a) of the agreement. The council will vote on this item after public appearances.

• Request to assign development agreement from Nicolet Lumber Co. to Premier Horicon II, LLC
• Public appearances limited to 3 minutes per individual
• Special meeting held at City Hall, Activity Room, 404 E. Lake Street

The Common Council met for a special session to address a single development agreement. The council approved the request to assign the agreement between the City of Horicon and Nicolet Lumber Co. to Premier Horicon II, LLC.

• Approved assignment of Development Agreement from Nicolet Lumber Co. to Premier Horicon II, LLC (All AYE)

Committee of Whole

The Horicon Committee of the Whole is meeting to review the 2023 preliminary budget and formulate the 2023 budget for publication. This is a working session focused on budget decisions, with no other substantive agenda items.

• 2023 Preliminary Budget Review
• Formulate 2023 Budget for Publication

The Committee of Whole reviewed departmental budgets and approved the 2023 Preliminary Budget for publication. The approved budget includes a General Fund levy of $2,127,913 and creates a deficit budget of $382,614.

• Approved 2023 Preliminary Budget for publication with General Fund levy of $2,127,913 (All AYE)

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council will act on several ordinances and items, including a zoning change for a property on East Maple Street, adding stop signs at multiple intersections, and approving budget transfers for equipment purchases. They will also discuss and potentially act on parking restrictions on Mill Street and other routine matters.

• Ordinance 2022-17: Rezone 604 East Maple Street from C-2 Highway Commercial to R-1 Single Family Residential
• Ordinance 2022-18: Add stop signs at Chandler, Washington, and Larabee/Rich Streets entering Hamilton Place
• Certified Survey Map for Darryl and Sharon Reetz on Raasch Hill Road
• Budget transfer of $1,158.09 for Meeting Owl 3 Room Kit and $1,119.92 for police office chairs
• 2023 Stray Animal Contract with Dodge County Humane Society

The Common Council rezoned a property on East Maple Street to single-family residential and established no-parking zones on Mill Street. The Council also approved several budget transfers for police equipment and municipal technology. A proposed ordinance to install stop signs on Chandler and Washington Streets failed to proceed to a vote.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-17 rezoning 604 East Maple Street from C-2 to R-1 (All AYE)
• Established no parking on Mill Street between South Cedar and South Finch Streets (5-1)
• Denied Ordinance 2022-18 for stop signs on Chandler and Washington Streets (No second)
• Approved $2,500 budget transfer for Meeting Owl 3 Room Kit and speakers (All AYE)
• Approved $1,120 budget transfer for 8 police office chairs (All AYE)
• Approved 2023 Stray Animal Contract with Dodge County Humane Society for $5,000 (All AYE)
• Approved $8,000 in 2022 budgeted funds for Oak Hill Cemetery Association (All AYE)
• Set annual Trick-or-Treat date for last Saturday of October, 4 p.m. — 7 p.m. (4-2)

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Horicon Personnel & Finance Committee will consider two budget transfers: $1,158.09 for a Meeting Owl 3 room kit and speakers, and $1,119.92 for office chairs for the Police Department. The committee will also discuss a Police Sergeant job description and approve September 2022 payables.

• Budget transfer — $1,158.09 for Meeting Owl 3 room kit and speakers
• Budget transfer — $1,119.92 for office chairs for Police Department
• Police Sergeant job description discussion
• September 2022 payables approval

The Personnel & Finance Committee approved two budget transfers: $2,500 for a Meeting Owl 3 Room Kit and speakers, and $1,120 for police department office chairs. It also approved the Police Sergeant job description and September 2022 bills totaling $7,432,059.13. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $2,500 budget transfer for Meeting Owl 3 Room Kit and speakers (unanimous)
• Approved $1,120 budget transfer for police department office chairs (unanimous)
• Approved Police Sergeant job description (unanimous)
• Approved September 2022 bills for $7,432,059.13 (unanimous)

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to discuss the Police Department Lieutenant position and review and adopt commission rules. The meeting also includes monthly reports from the police and fire departments.

• Review and adoption of Police and Fire Commission Rules
• Discussion of Police Department Lieutenant position
• Police Department Monthly Report
• Fire Department Monthly Report

The Commission approved the September meeting minutes and heard a police report. Police Chief Yahnke announced the elimination of the lieutenant position and creation of two sergeant positions. Discussion on revised commission rules was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved September 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Eliminated lieutenant position and created two sergeant positions (announced by chief)
• Tabled discussion on revised Police and Fire Commission Rules to next meeting

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss routine reports and several park projects. Key items include reviewing the draft park plan, developing a kayak schedule, and considering modifications to the storage shed and a replacement structure for the Bowling Green Park pavilion. The meeting is open to the public with limited time for comments.

• Review/update Park Plan Draft
• Development of schedule for kayaks
• Modifications to storage shed at Bowling Green Park
• Replacement structure for Bowling Green Park Pavilion
• Update on Horicon Bicycle Program

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board approved minutes, a kayak schedule matching the pier installation period, and ventilation holes for a storage shed. They also recommended a replacement structure for the Bowling Green Park Pavilion. No public appearances or aquatic center report were given.

• Approved minutes from September 14, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved kayak schedule to match pier installation period (5-0)
• Approved adding ventilation holes to Bowling Green storage shed (5-0)
• Recommended installation of replacement structure for Bowling Green Park Pavilion (5-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Horicon Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several public safety items, including updates on the East Lake Street Task Force, speed humps, stop signs on Chandler and Washington Streets, and a uniform date and time for trick-or-treating. The committee will also review monthly reports and consider liquor and operator licenses. Public appearances are limited to three minutes per person.

• East Lake Street Task Force update
• Discussion of speed humps
• Stop signs on Chandler and Washington Streets
• Uniform date and time for trick-or-treating
• Approval of liquor and/or operator licenses

The Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to recommend installing stop signs at Hamilton, Larabee, and Rich Street intersections of Chandler and Washington Street. They also approved the uniform trick-or-treat date as the last Saturday in October from 4-7 p.m. and a 1-year operator license for Mallory Herman. Residents of Birchcrest Drive voiced support for speed humps; the committee will collect traffic data and consider a school zone.

• Recommended stop signs at Hamilton, Larabee, and Rich Street intersections of Chandler and Washington Street (unanimous)
• Approved uniform trick-or-treat date: last Saturday in October, 4-7 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved 1-Year Operator License for Mallory Herman (unanimous)
• Approved September 2022 monthly reports (unanimous)
• Approved September 13, 2022, minutes (unanimous)

Library Board

The Horicon Public Library Board is meeting to discuss routine reports and new business, including the 2023 work agreement, a staff promotion, library entrance landscaping, and a preliminary 2023 budget discussion. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; items may be acted upon.

• 2023 Work Agreement
• 2023 Staff Promotion
• Library Entrance Landscaping
• 2023 Preliminary Budget Discussion

The Horicon Public Library Board approved the promotion of Jennifer Kilburg to Library Assistant 1 with an hourly increase to $13.50, and the updated 2023 work agreement. The board also approved the September meeting minutes, September financial reports, and October bills totaling $5,439.44.

• Approved September meeting minutes (motion by Halsema, 2nd by Bischoff)
• Approved September Transaction and Account Balances (motion by Halsema, 2nd by Graven)
• Approved September Petty Cash Balances (motion by Ries, 2nd by Halsema)
• Approved October 2022 bills for $5,439.44 (motion by Ries, 2nd by Galvin)
• Approved updated 2023 Work Agreement (motion by Halsema, 2nd by Ries)
• Approved promotion of Jennifer Kilburg to Library Assistant 1 at $13.50/hr effective November 2022 (motion by Graven, 2nd by Mattila)

Plan Commission

The Horicon Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit for a flashing sign at 950 Washington Street, which is in a residential R-1 district. The commission will also consider a certified survey map for a property owned by Darryl & Sharon Reetz. The meeting includes routine items like approving previous minutes and public comments.

• Public hearing and action on conditional use permit for flashing sign at 950 Washington Street
• Recommendation to Common Council for certified survey map for Darryl & Sharon Reetz, parcel #236-1116-0521-004
• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2022
• Public appearances limited to 3 minutes per person

The Plan Commission approved a conditional use permit for a flashing sign at 950 Washington Street in a residential district, and recommended a certified survey map for the Reetz property to the Common Council. Both actions passed unanimously.

• Approved conditional flashing sign at 950 Washington St in R1 district (unanimous)
• Recommended certified survey map for Parcel #236-1116-0521-004, Darryl and Sharon Reetz property (unanimous)

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee is meeting to review the 2023 budgets for wastewater, water, and the Department of Public Works (DPW). They will also discuss a water/sewer usage matter from Emmanuel United Methodist Church for July 2022 and receive updates from the DPW and water/wastewater departments.

• Review 2023 Budget for Wastewater/Water and DPW
• Emmanuel United Methodist Church Water/Sewer Usage July 2022
• DPW Update
• Water/Wastewater Update
• Public appearances limited to 3 minutes per individual

The committee reviewed 2023 budget requests and denied a refund for water/sewer usage at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, attributing high bills to old fixtures. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved minutes from September 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Denied water/sewer refund for Emmanuel United Methodist Church
• Reviewed 2023 budget requests (no action taken)
• Set next meeting for November 3, 2022

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to decide on a variance request from 3FI LLC. The applicant seeks to construct two connected buildings that would create a front yard setback of 22.45 feet, which is less than the required 25 feet for the I-2 Heavy Industrial District.

• Public hearing for variance application at 980 Van Brunt Drive by 3FI LLC
• Proposed construction of two connected buildings (60’ x 144’ and 81’ x 176’)
• Zoning Administrator recommendation to deny the variance due to lack of apparent hardship
• Variance application fee of $200.00

The Horicon Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for 3FI LLC to construct two buildings at 980 Van Brunt Drive with a front yard setback of 22.45 feet in an I-2 Heavy Industrial District. The decision was made after a public hearing and discussion of the hardship, with the motion carried on a voice vote with no objections. The variance is subject to appeal within 30 days per city code.

• Approved variance for 3FI LLC to build two buildings with 22.45-ft front yard setback (voice vote, no objections)
• Approved minutes from January 27, 2021 (voice vote, no objections)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:48 p.m. (voice vote, no objections)

Common Council

The Common Council adopted Resolution 2022-07 authorizing a loan of up to $2.4 million from the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands for streets, water, sewer, and storm water infrastructure in TID #4. The council also rezoned 604 East Maple Street from C-2 Highway Commercial to R-1 Single Family Residential, set Trick-or-Treat for October 29, 4-7 p.m., and approved several other resolutions and purchases. One operator license application was denied.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-07 authorizing $2.4M loan for TID #4 infrastructure (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-16 rezoning 604 East Maple Street to R-1 Single Family Residential (unanimous)
• Set 2022 Trick-or-Treat for Saturday, October 29, 4-7 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved $13,000 contract with Vandewalle & Associates for railroad crossing grant application (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 39 water meters from Midwest Meter for $12,040 (unanimous)
• Approved 4.5% simplified rate increase for Water Utility pending PSC approval (unanimous)
• Denied one-year operator license for Shawn D. Sutton (motion failed)
• Approved operator licenses for Nisa Fischer, Christopher Merkel, Stephanie Merkel, Madison Stegner, and Alex Sura (unanimous)

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council is holding a special meeting to act on bids for two construction projects: the Cityview 2nd Addition Phase 2 street and utility extension, and the West Washington Business District streetscape project. They will also consider hiring part-time fall parks personnel. The agenda includes public appearances limited to 3 minutes per person.

• Act on bids for Cityview 2nd Addition Phase 2 Street & Utility Extension Project
• Act on bids for West Washington Business District Streetscape Project
• Act on hiring of part-time fall parks personnel

The Common Council awarded a $824,095.77 contract to Town & Country Underground Construction for the Cityview 2nd Addition Phase 2 Street & Utility Extension Project and a $391,893.00 contract to Outdoor Lighting Construction Company for the West Washington Business District Streetscape Project. Both motions passed unanimously. The council also approved hiring James Sukopp as a part-time fall parks employee at $13.75/hour.

• Awarded $824,095.77 contract to Town & Country Underground Construction for Cityview 2nd Addition Phase 2 Street & Utility Extension Project
• Awarded $391,893.00 contract to Outdoor Lighting Construction Company for West Washington Business District Streetscape Project
• Approved hiring James Sukopp as part-time fall parks employee at $13.75/hour

Library Board

The Horicon Public Library Board is meeting to review routine reports and discuss unfinished business. New business includes library entrance landscaping, a preliminary 2023 budget discussion, a staff continuing education request, and a policy review of reference services, emergency response, and emergency closing procedures.

• Library entrance landscaping discussion
• 2023 preliminary budget discussion
• Staff continuing education request
• Policy review: Reference Services, Emergency Response, Emergency Closing

The Horicon Public Library Board approved routine financial reports, including September bills of $4,972.50 and renewal of a certificate of deposit at 0.55% for one year. They also approved a reimbursement for a staff member's coursework, updated policies, and discussed the 2023 preliminary budget and landscaping. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved August 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved August transaction and account balances
• Approved August petty cash balances
• Approved September bills totaling $4,972.50
• Approved renewal of CD #82834 at 0.55% for 1 year
• Approved reimbursement of $1,164.84 to Anna McCallum for LIS 772 course pending grade
• Approved updated Reference Services Policy, Emergency Pocket Response Plan, and Emergency Closing Policy

Personnel & Finance Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss utility rate increases and long-range cash flow for water and wastewater. The body will also consider several equipment purchases and a contract for railroad crossing elimination grant assistance.

• Purchase of water meters from Midwest Meter, Inc. for $12,040.00
• Purchase of a Spill/Leak Containment Vessel from Wieser Concrete for $3,039.00
• Simplified rate increase for Water Utilities
• Audit engagement letter from Baker Tilly US, LLP
• Sale of vacant property located at 210 Ellison Street

The Personnel & Finance Committee approved a 4.5% water utility rate increase, a $1.07 million bill list for August 2022, a police officer training program, and a $3,039 waste oil containment unit funded by a budget transfer. A Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant application was approved 2-1. The committee also discussed a vacant property at 210 Ellison Street and social media archiving services.

• Approved August 2022 minutes (3-0)
• Approved $3,039 waste oil containment unit with budget transfer (3-0)
• Approved audit engagement letter with Baker Tilly (3-0)
• Approved city-sponsored police officer training program (3-0)
• Approved police lieutenant job description (3-0)
• Approved 4.5% water utility rate increase (3-0)
• Approved Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant application up to $13,000 (2-1)
• Approved August 2022 bills totaling $1,065,739.93 (3-0)

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to review monthly reports and adopt commission rules. The body will enter a closed session to interview candidates for police and fire department personnel. Members will also review the Police Department Lieutenant position.

• Interviews for full-time and part-time police officers and fire department personnel
• Review of Police Department Lieutenant position
• Review and adoption of Police and Fire Commission Rules

The Police and Fire Commission approved the August minutes, reviewed police and fire reports, and went into closed session to interview candidates for fire department personnel and full/part-time police officers. No action was taken on the Police Lieutenant position or on adopting commission rules, as the rules were not ready and the commission was not full. The next meeting is set for October 12 at 6:00 P.M.

• Approved August 10, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to interview candidates for fire and police positions (unanimous)
• Reconvened to open session (unanimous)
• No action taken on Police Lieutenant position
• No action taken on adopting commission rules
• Set next meeting for October 12 at 6:00 P.M.

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss routine reports and several park improvement items, including evaluations of the Kiwanis Park Open Air Shelter and Discher Dance Hall, progress on updating the Park Plan, and installation of playground edge protection. The agenda also includes items on neighborhood park upkeep and food service in parks. No final decisions are listed; most items are for discussion or evaluation.

• Evaluation on Kiwanis Park Open Air Shelter
• Evaluation on Discher Dance Hall
• Progressing on Updating Park Plan
• Installation of Playground Edge Protection
• Update of Food Service in Parks

The board voted to investigate costs for replacing the Kiwanis open-air shelter with an amphitheater and for restoring the Discher Park Dance Hall to a rustic/historic event space. Both motions passed unanimously. The board also discussed park maintenance, recreation programs, and a draft park plan.

• Approved investigating cost of replacing Kiwanis open-air shelter with amphitheater (unanimous)
• Approved investigating cost of restoring Discher Park Dance Hall (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 10, 2022 (unanimous)

East Lake Street Task Force

The East Lake Street Task Force is meeting to discuss pedestrian safety measures, including crosswalk signs, awareness events for October's National Pedestrian Safety Month, enforcement and cameras, a crossing guard, and a community health grant program. The group will also work on an implementation plan and set the next meeting date.

• Crosswalk signs
• Awareness events and education for National Pedestrian Safety Month
• Enforcement and camera options
• Crossing guard discussion
• MMC-BD Community Health Grant Program

The East Lake Street Task Force discussed adding three rapid-flashing crosswalk lights to the 2023 budget and having the police department run a pedestrian safety campaign in October. Members also explored volunteer crossing guards and a community health grant, but no formal votes were taken on these items.

• Discussed crosswalk priority and adding 3 rapid-flashing lights to 2023 budget request
• Police Dept to conduct pedestrian safety awareness campaign in October
• Discussed crossing guard needs at multiple intersections, further investigation needed
• Discussed MMC-BD Community Health Grant Program, deadline Sept 20
• Police Chief to draft implementation plan for state grant
• Set next meeting for November 15, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.

Public Safety Committee

The Horicon Public Safety Committee is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, receiving monthly reports, and considering liquor and operator licenses. They will also discuss the East Lake Street Task Force update, set the 2022 trick-or-treat date and time, and consider signage for yielding to pedestrians on West Lake and Nebraska Streets.

• East Lake Street Task Force update
• 2022 Trick-or-Treat date/time
• Yield for Pedestrians on West Lake and Nebraska Streets signage
• Approve liquor and/or operator licenses

The Public Safety Committee approved the 2022 Trick-or-Treat for Sunday, October 30, from 4-7 p.m., and authorized two temporary Yield for Pedestrians signs on Nebraska and West Lake Street. Operator licenses were granted to five individuals. A resident requested speed humps and signage on Chandler and Washington Streets, but no action was taken on that request.

• Approved August 8, 2022, minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Trick-or-Treat for Sunday, October 30, 4-7 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved two temporary Yield for Pedestrians signs on Nebraska and West Lake Street (unanimous)
• Approved 2-Year Operator Licenses for Christopher Merkel, Stephanie Merkel, Alex Sura, Madison Stegner (unanimous)
• Approved 1-Year Operator License for Nisa Fischer (unanimous)

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council is holding a special meeting to decide on hiring emergency medical services (EMS) personnel and part-time fall parks personnel. The agenda contains only these two hiring actions and standard procedural items.

• Hiring of EMS personnel
• Hiring of part-time fall parks personnel

The Common Council voted to hire Cody Vanderhei, Noah Oestreich, and Michael Arndt as EMS personnel, with one abstention. It also approved hiring Werner Biedermann as a part-time fall parks employee at $14.00/hour. Both motions carried.

• Approved hiring Cody Vanderhei, Noah Oestreich, and Michael Arndt as EMS personnel (5-0-1)
• Approved hiring Werner Biedermann as Part-Time Fall Parks employee at $14.00/hour (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Horicon Plan Commission will consider approval of a site plan for Metalcraft of Mayville's proposed 8,226-square-foot building addition and site improvements at 200 Industrial Drive, Lot 2 of Horicon Industrial Park. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from August 8 and August 23, 2022, and public appearances limited to 3 minutes per person. The agenda contains one substantive action item: the Metalcraft site plan review.

• Site plan review for Metalcraft of Mayville building addition at 200 Industrial Drive, Lot 2 of Horicon Industrial Park
• Proposed 8,226 SF addition to existing 49,065 SF building, including loading dock relocation and new entryway
• Stormwater management system with StormTech MC 3500 chambers and 48-inch underground storage pipes
• Erosion control measures including tracking pad, silt fence, and erosion mat; NOI required for 2.5-acre disturbance
• Conditions include review of lighting/signage plans, City Attorney review of stormwater maintenance agreement

The Plan Commission approved the site plan for Metalcraft of Mayville at 200 Industrial Drive, Lot 2 of Horicon Industrial Park, contingent on meeting six engineering recommendations from Kunkel Engineering. Minutes from August 8 and August 23, 2022 were also approved. The meeting adjourned at 6:25 pm.

• Approved minutes from August 8, 2022 and August 23, 2022
• Approved site plan for Metalcraft of Mayville — 200 Industrial Drive, Lot 2 of Horicon Industrial Park, contingent upon meeting items 1 through 6 of Kunkel Engineering’s recommendations
• Adjourned at 6:25 pm

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee is meeting to discuss signage in the 200 block of South Cedar Street, grass and weed notices, and updates from the DPW and water/wastewater departments. The agenda is mostly routine operational items with no major contracts or ordinances listed.

• Signage discussion for 200 block South Cedar Street
• Grass and weed notice enforcement
• DPW update
• Water and wastewater update

The committee approved removing parking restrictions on the 200 block of South Cedar Street, except for limited Sunday parking on the west side in front of the church. Minutes from August 11 were approved. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved minutes of August 11, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved no parking restrictions on 200 block of South Cedar Street, with limited Sunday parking on west side in front of church (unanimous)

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council is holding a special meeting to act on an ordinance updating the official all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle routes, as well as to consider street use permit applications from the Horicon Historical Society for Winter Street and to address parking on the 200 block of South Cedar Street.

• Ordinance 2022-16 repealing and recreating Section 10-4-3(a)(1) and (2) on ATV/UTV routes and map
• Street use permit applications for Winter Street by the Horicon Historical Society
• Parking action for the 200 block of South Cedar Street

The Common Council adopted Ordinance 2022-16, which designates all city-maintained roads as ATV/UTV routes and authorizes ATV/UTV use on specific state and county highways with speed limits of 35 mph or less. The council also approved a Street Use Permit for the Horicon Historical Society and approved parking modifications on the 200 Block of South Cedar Street.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-16 updating ATV/UTV routes (4-1)
• Approved Street Use Permit for Horicon Historical Society events (unanimous)
• Approved parking modifications on 200 Block of South Cedar Street (unanimous)

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council will act on two ordinances updating all-terrain vehicle routes and rules, plus numerous park, street, and public works items. The agenda includes votes on a community garden project, park rentals, street changes, and several contracts and purchases. The council will also discuss allowing chickens within city limits and speed hump installations.

• Ordinance 2022-14: ATV/UTV routes and map
• Ordinance 2022-15: ATV/UTV/off-road vehicle rules of operation
• Flag pole and memorial bench in Kiwanis Park
• Bills for July 2022: $6,848,582.87
• Phosphorus removal chemical purchase and Eagle Hill water tower repair

The Common Council adopted two ordinances updating all-terrain and utility terrain vehicle routes and operation rules. The council also approved several park projects, including a community garden and a flagpole donation, and authorized a $45,307.83 purchase of phosphorus removal chemical. A work change directive for a street reconstruction project failed on a tied vote.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-14 updating ATV/UTV routes on state and county highways (5-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-15 updating ATV/UTV operation rules (unanimous)
• Approved $45,307.83 for phosphorus removal chemical from Wastewater Fund (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $17,500 for Eagle Hill Water Tower reservoir repair (unanimous)
• Approved Horicon Phoenix Program community garden in Kiwanis Park (unanimous)
• Approved Gray Street parking modifications and bike lane (unanimous)
• Failed Work Change Directive No. 1 for S Cedar & Mill Street project (3-3, mayor nay)
• Approved West Washington Business District Streetscape plan and bidding (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Horicon Plan Commission will consider a certified survey map for Cityview Phase 2 involving right-of-way dedication, and will make a recommendation to the Common Council on rezoning 604 E. Maple Street from C-2 Highway Commercial District to R-1 Residential District. The property owner, Carl Fausett, requests the change because he retired, moved into the former schoolhouse as his primary residence, and cannot get homeowners insurance with C-2 zoning.

• Certified Survey Map — Cityview Phase 2 (right-of-way dedication)
• Rezoning 604 E. Maple St. from C-2 to R-1
• Property is the old St. Stephens schoolhouse at E. Maple and N. Cedar
• Owner Carl Fausett purchased property in 1999; rezoned to C-2 on March 23, 1999
• Petition fee $250.00

The Plan Commission approved the Certified Survey Map for Cityview Phase 2, including right-of-way dedication, and recommended rezoning 604 E. Maple St from C-2 Highway Commercial to R-1 Residential. Both motions passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Certified Survey Map for Cityview Phase 2 with right-of-way dedication (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning 604 E. Maple St from C-2 to R-1 to Common Council (unanimous)

Tree Board

The Horicon Tree Board is meeting to discuss the 2023 tree budget, private tree planting reimbursements, and receive reports from the DPW/Utility Supervisor and City Forester. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and setting the next meeting.

• 2023 Tree Budget discussion
• Private Tree Planting Reimbursements
• DPW/Utility Supervisor's Report
• City Forester Report

The Horicon Tree Board meeting scheduled for August 17, 2022, was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made or business conducted.

Personnel & Finance Committee

The committee will discuss city maintenance, chemical purchases, and personnel updates. The meeting includes a closed session to interview candidates for a Heavy Equipment Operator position.

• Change Order No. 1 for 2022 South Cedar Street & Mill Street Reconstruction
• Police Department Administrative Assistant wage rate
• Contract for archiving City social media pages
• Repair of Eagle Hill Reservoir access gap and roof vent replacement
• Purchase of phosphorus removal chemicals

The Public Safety Committee approved speed bumps on Chandler and Washington Streets, contingent on available resources, and approved developing a chicken ordinance. It also approved several operator licenses and discussed traffic concerns on East Walnut and West Lake Streets.

• Approved speed bumps on Chandler and Washington Streets, contingent on resources (unanimous)
• Approved development of a Chicken Ordinance (2-1)
• Approved 2-Year Operator Licenses for Kaleb Herrick, Kristian Donovan, and Nicole Kannass, and 1-Year License for Stephanie Vanlerberghe (unanimous)
• Approved July 12, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

East Lake Street Task Force

The East Lake Street Task Force is meeting to discuss the Safe Streets and Roads for All Discretionary Grant Program, a federal grant opportunity. The agenda includes public appearances limited to three minutes per person, and setting the next meeting date. No decisions are listed on the agenda beyond discussion of the grant program.

• Discussion of Safe Streets and Roads for All Discretionary Grant Program
• Public appearances limited to 3 minutes per individual
• Set next meeting date

The East Lake Street Task Force discussed the Safe Streets and Roads for All Discretionary Grant Program but decided not to apply for the current cycle because the September 15 deadline was too tight. Instead, members will develop an action plan to be ready for a future grant round expected next year. The next meeting was set for September 13, 2022.

• Declined to apply for Safe Streets and Roads for All grant due to tight deadline
• Will develop action plan for future grant application
• Set next meeting for September 13, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee will discuss and potentially decide on several infrastructure items, including parking changes on South Cedar and Gray Streets, sidewalk replacements, a speed bump installation, and the purchase of phosphorus removal chemical. The agenda also includes updates on various utility and street projects.

• South Cedar Street parking discussion
• Sidewalk section replacement per Ordinance 6-2-2(b)
• Eagle Hill Reservoir access gap welding and roof vent replacement
• Gray Street parking and bicycle lane modification
• Speed bump installation on Chandler and Washington Streets

The Public Works and Development Committee approved several parking changes, including diagonal parking on the 200 block of South Cedar Street and new parking restrictions and bicycle lane markings on South Gray Street. They also approved sidewalk repairs at 401 North Hubbard Street and changed the job title of Heavy Equipment Operator to DPW Maintenance Worker. The committee forwarded the Eagle Hill water tower repair and the job title change to the Personnel and Finance Committee.

• Approved Option 1 parking on 200 Block South Cedar (diagonal east side, parallel west side, with exception near Methodist Church) (unanimous)
• Approved sidewalk repairs at 401 North Hubbard Street per Ordinance 6-2-2(b) (unanimous)
• Approved parking changes on 200 South Gray Street: no parking south side from Birchcrest to Finch, bicycle lane markings, 2-hour parking north side extended to Finch (unanimous)
• Approved job title change from Heavy Equipment Operator to DPW Maintenance Worker (unanimous)
• Forwarded Eagle Hill water tower repair to Personnel and Finance Committee
• Forwarded job title change to Personnel and Finance Committee

Police & Fire Commission

The commission will review the 2022 City of Horicon Police and Fire Commission Rules, the 2022 PD Union Contract, and the Personnel Policy Manual. The meeting also includes monthly reports from the police and fire departments.

• Review of 2022 City of Horicon Police and Fire Commission Rules
• Review of 2022 PD Union Contract
• Review of Personnel Policy Manual
• Police Department Monthly Report
• Fire Department Monthly Report

The Police and Fire Commission approved the previous meeting minutes unanimously. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on discussion of the 2022 commission rules, the police union contract, and the personnel policy manual in relation to the hiring process. Revisions to the commission rules will be presented at the next meeting.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss park, aquatic center, and recreation reports, and to consider several requests from the Horicon Phoenix Program, including a raised garden bed project, use of Kiwanis and Discher Parks for events, amplified music, and fee waivers. The board will also discuss bicycle programs, park features, and planning priorities.

• Horicon Phoenix Program raised garden bed project with projected cost of $7,209.40
• Request to use Kiwanis Park on September 11, 2022 for farm-to-table dinner
• Request to use Discher Park on October 14, 2022 for birthday celebration
• Request for amplified music in Discher Park on October 14, 2022
• Request to waive rental fees for Kiwanis Park building and 1909 Jersey Street

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board approved several items, including the Horicon Phoenix Program Community Garden raised bed project, use of Kiwanis and Discher Parks by the Phoenix Program, amplified music in Discher Park, waiver of rental fees for Kiwanis Park Building and 1909 Jersey Street, and the Horicon Bike Program. All motions passed unanimously. The board also discussed park features and planning priorities.

• Approved Horicon Phoenix Program Community Garden raised bed project (unanimous)
• Approved use of Kiwanis Park by Horicon Phoenix Program on Sept 11, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved use of Discher Park by Horicon Phoenix Program on Oct 14, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved amplified music in Discher Park on Oct 14, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of rental fees for Kiwanis Park Building and 1909 Jersey Street (unanimous)
• Approved Horicon Bike Program (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Horicon Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss several public safety matters, including updates on the East Lake Street task force, potential speed bumps on Birchcrest Road and Chandler Street, allowing chickens within city limits, wrong-way drivers on East Walnut Street, and the speed limit on West Lake Street. The committee will also consider approving liquor and operator licenses.

• Installation of speed bump on Birchcrest Road and Chandler Street
• Allowing chickens within city limits
• Discussion of wrong-way drivers on East Walnut Street
• Speed limit on West Lake Street
• Approval of liquor and/or operator licenses

The Public Safety Committee approved speed bumps on Chandler and Washington Streets contingent on resources, and approved development of a Chicken Ordinance (2-1). They also approved 2-year operator licenses for Kaleb Herrick, Kristian Donovan, and Nicole Kannass, and a 1-year license for Stephanie Vanlerberghe. No public appearances or monthly reports were presented.

• Approved speed bumps on Chandler and Washington Streets contingent on resources available (unanimous)
• Approved development of a Chicken Ordinance (2-1, Marschke nay)
• Approved 2-Year Operator License to Kaleb Herrick, Kristian Donovan, and Nicole Kannass (unanimous)
• Approved 1-Year Operator License to Stephanie Vanlerberghe (unanimous)
• Approved July 12, 2022, minutes (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Horicon Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit for a home-based custom apparel and screen-printing business at 316 Rose Court in an R-1 residential district. They will also review and act on a site plan and wellhead exception for Con-Trol's Phase 2 warehouse buildings at 980 Van Brunt Drive. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public appearances.

• Public hearing and action on conditional use permit for home-based screen-printing business at 316 Rose Court (R-1 district)
• Site plan review for Con-Trol (3FI LLC) Phase 2 – two metal warehouse buildings (176x81 ft and 144x60 ft) at 980 Van Brunt Drive
• Wellhead exception request for Con-Trol Phase 2 at 980 Van Brunt Drive
• Approval of minutes from June 13 and July 6, 2022 meetings

The Plan Commission approved a conditional use permit for a home screen printing business at 316 Rose Court, following a public hearing. They also approved infrastructure specifications and a wellhead exception for Cont-Trol Phase 2 at 980 Van Brunt Dr. A request about political sign sizes was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved conditional use permit for home screen printing business at 316 Rose Court (all in favor)
• Approved Cont-Trol Phase 2 infrastructure specs at 980 Van Brunt Dr, pending ownership confirmation (all in favor)
• Approved wellhead exception for Cont-Trol Phase 2 at 980 Van Brunt Dr (all in favor)

Library Board

The Horicon Public Library Board will meet to handle routine reports and discuss several new items, including a review and update of the internet policy, a staff promotion, and a preliminary discussion of the 2023 budget. The board will also consider rescheduling its September meeting.

• Review and update Internet Policy & Form; repeal Wireless Policy
• Staff promotion
• 2023 Library Calendar
• 2023 Preliminary Budget Discussion
• Reschedule September meeting

The Horicon Public Library Board approved routine financial reports and bills, repealed the Wireless Policy, and revised/combined the Internet and Wireless Policy into one document. The board also promoted Cassidy McCallum to Library Clerk, approved the 2023 Library Calendar, and rescheduled the September meeting to September 19.

• Approved June 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved June and July 2022 Transaction and Account Balances
• Approved June and July 2022 Petty Cash Balances
• Approved payment of July 2022 bills ($6,083.31) and August 2022 bills ($4,319.12)
• Repealed Wireless Policy
• Revised and combined Internet and Wireless Policy into one document
• Promoted Cassidy McCallum to Library Clerk effective September 1, 2022, at $11.30/hour, max 20 hours/week
• Approved 2023 Library Calendar

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council meets July 26, 2022, to act on resolutions, bids, licenses, and appointments. Key items include accepting the 2021 financial statements, encouraging Dodge County to approve ARPA funds for the city, and awarding bids for the Cityview 2nd Addition Phase 1 project and 2022 street maintenance. The council will also consider a police union contract amendment, a part-time officer wage rate, and several other routine items.

• Resolution No. 2022-05: Accept 2021 financial statements as presented by Baker Tilly LLP
• Resolution No. 2022-06: Encourage Dodge County Board approval of ARPA funds for the City of Horicon
• Bids for Cityview 2nd Addition Phase 1 Project
• Bids for 2022 Street Maintenance Projects
• Amendment to collective bargaining agreement with Horicon Professional Police Association, Local 484

The Common Council approved the $1,754,071 bid from Kopplin & Kinas Co., Inc. for the Cityview 24 Addition Phase 1 Project, and accepted the 2021 audited financial statements. It also adopted a resolution encouraging Dodge County to approve ARPA funds for the Cityview project, and approved several other items including a police union contract amendment and street maintenance bids.

• Approved $1,754,071 bid from Kopplin & Kinas Co., Inc. for Cityview 24 Addition Phase 1 (all AYE)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-05 accepting 2021 financial statements (all AYE)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-06 encouraging Dodge County ARPA funds for Cityview project (all AYE)
• Approved amendment to police union collective bargaining agreement (all AYE)
• Set part-time police officer wage at $21.89/hour effective Aug 1, 2022 (all AYE)
• Approved $357,818.85 bid from Northeast Asphalt for 2022 street maintenance (all AYE)
• Approved waiver of $420 rental fee for Horicon Historical Society (4-1, Frami nay)
• Approved appointment of Werner Biedermann as Emergency Management Director (all AYE)

Joint Review Board

The Horicon Joint Review Board will meet via Zoom to elect or reaffirm its chairperson and public member, then review the annual reports for Tax Incremental Districts #4, #5, and #6. The meeting is open to the public via the provided Zoom link.

• Review annual report of Tax Incremental District #4
• Review annual report of Tax Incremental District #5
• Review annual report of Tax Incremental District #6
• Election and/or reaffirmation of chairperson
• Appointment and/or reaffirmation of member from the public

The Joint Review Board met and appointed Joshua Maas as chairperson, reaffirmed Dave Magnussen as the fifth member at large, and received an overview of TIDs 4, 5, and 6 performance for 2021 and 2022 activities. No substantive decisions were made beyond the appointments and adjournment.

• Appointed Joshua Maas as TID Joint Review Board Chairperson (voice vote, no objections)
• Reaffirmed Dave Magnussen as Fifth Member at Large (voice vote, no objections)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:24 p.m. (voice vote, no objections)

Personnel & Finance Committee

The committee will review a skid steer lease program, police union contract amendments, and part-time officer wages. They are also scheduled to consider the disposal of various obsolete public records from the Clerk's Office.

• Skid Steer Rollout/Lease Program for 2023-2028 with a $3,500.00 yearly fee
• Amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Horicon Professional Police Association, Local 484
• Wage rate discussion for part-time police officers
• Disposal of obsolete public records including accounts payable and payroll documents
• Filling of a Heavy Equipment Operator vacancy

The Personnel & Finance Committee approved all agenda items unanimously, including $2,798,508.08 in June bills, a wage increase for part-time police officers to $21.89/hr effective August 1, 2022, and an amendment to the collective bargaining agreement with the Horicon Professional Police Association. The committee also approved a Skid Steer Rollout Lease Program for 2023-2028 and the disposal of public records. Discussion was held on posting a Heavy Equipment Operator position, with interviews to start August 16.

• Approved June 15, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of public records from Clerk's office (unanimous)
• Approved Skid Steer Rollout Lease Program for 2023-2028 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to collective bargaining agreement with Horicon Professional Police Association Local 484 (unanimous)
• Approved part-time police officer wage increase to $21.89/hr effective August 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved June 2022 bills totaling $2,798,508.08 (unanimous)

Police & Fire Commission

The commission will meet to elect a President, Vice President, and Secretary. The meeting includes a closed session to interview candidates for a full-time Police Officer position.

• Election of President, Vice President, and Secretary
• Closed session for interviewing full-time Police Officer candidates

The commission elected Steve Neitzel as President, Eric Keup as Vice President, and Rachel Davison as Secretary, all unanimously. It set its regular meeting schedule for the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 P.M. and adjourned into closed session to review one application for a full-time police officer, taking no action on interviews.

• Elected Steve Neitzel as President (unanimous, Neitzel abstaining)
• Elected Eric Keup as Vice President (unanimous)
• Elected Rachel Davison as Secretary (unanimous)
• Set meeting schedule: second Wednesday of month at 6:00 P.M.
• Adjourned into closed session to interview candidates for Full-Time Police Officer (unanimous)
• Reopened open session at 5:39 P.M.
• Adjourned meeting at 5:40 P.M.

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss park improvements, pool pass policies, and a proposed free bicycle program. They will review a draft park plan and public survey, consider a library pool pass request, and discuss trail and safety improvements.

• Juneau Public Library request to purchase a pool pass
• Discussion of transferable pool pass policy
• Review of free bicycle plan conditions (20 bikes at 3 parks)
• Discussion of Osbourne Park walking trail improvements
• Review of park plan public survey and priorities

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board approved the City of Horicon Bicycle Plan Program, which includes installing GPS trackers on bicycles at three parks at a cost of $75 each. The board also approved donating a pool pass to the Juneau Library. Other items were discussed but not voted on.

• Approved minutes from June 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved donating a pool pass to Juneau Library (unanimous)
• Approved City of Horicon Bicycle Plan Program with GPS trackers at Discher, Bowling Green, and Riverbend Parks (unanimous)

East Lake Street Task Force

The East Lake Street Task Force is meeting to discuss pedestrian safety, crosswalks, and related laws on East Lake Street. The agenda includes public appearances and setting the next meeting date, with no formal decisions or votes listed.

• Discuss pedestrian safety on East Lake Street
• Discuss crosswalks and laws
• Discuss public awareness regarding crosswalks
• Public appearances limited to 3 minutes per individual

The East Lake Street Task Force met on July 12, 2022, to discuss pedestrian safety, crosswalks, and public awareness regarding crosswalks on East Lake Street. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was discussion-only. The next meeting date was set, and the meeting adjourned.

• Discussed pedestrian safety on East Lake Street
• Discussed crosswalks and laws
• Discussed public awareness regarding crosswalks
• Set next meeting date

Public Safety Committee

The Horicon Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss a pet ordinance, chickens within city limits, an update from the E. Lake Street Task Force, and a temporary Class B retail license for Sacred Heart. The committee will also approve liquor and operator licenses and hear monthly reports.

• Discuss pet ordinance
• E. Lake Street Task Force update
• Discuss chickens within city limits
• Sacred Heart temporary Class B retailers license
• Approve liquor and/or operator licenses

The committee approved the June minutes, the police department's monthly report, a temporary Class B retail license for Sacred Heart, and multiple operator licenses. They also discussed the pet ordinance, chickens within city limits, and the East Lake Street Task Force's frogger-style traffic stop idea.

• Approved June 14, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved police monthly report (unanimous)
• Approved Sacred Heart Temporary Class B/Class B Retailers License (unanimous)
• Approved 2-Year Operator Licenses for Thomas Butzen, Jessica Frederickson, Tessa Darga, Candance Korcsmaros (unanimous)
• Approved 1-Year Operator License for Holly Koch (unanimous)

Public Works & Development Committee

The Horicon Public Works & Development Committee is meeting to consider ATV/UTV provisions, 2022 street work proposals, and sidewalk section replacements under ordinance 6-2-2(b). They will also review an annual skid steer lease proposal and get updates on the WWTP sludge management plan, phosphorus performance, and ongoing sewer/storm sewer projects.

• Consideration of ATV/UTV provisions
• 2022 street work proposals
• Recommended sidewalk section replacements per Ordinance 6-2-2(b)
• Annual skid steer lease proposal
• Updates on WWTP sludge plan, phosphorus performance, and HS Athletic Storm Sewer, South Cedar/Mill Street Utility, Discher Park Sewer projects

The Public Works and Development Committee approved leasing a JD skid loader from Brooks Equipment and approved the June 6, 2022 minutes. They discussed ATV/UTV provisions, 2022 street work proposals, and sidewalk replacements. Updates were provided on the WWTP sludge management plan and ongoing utility projects. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved lease of JD skid loader from Brooks Equipment (all aye)
• Approved minutes for June 6, 2022 (all aye)

Plan Commission

The Horicon Plan Commission will meet to consider recommending the final plat for the Cityview 2nd Addition to the Common Council. The agenda includes public appearances limited to three minutes per person, followed by the plat recommendation and adjournment.

• Recommendation of final Cityview 2nd Addition plat to Common Council
• Public appearances limited to 3 minutes per individual

The Plan Commission voted to recommend the Final Cityview 2nd Addition Plat to the Common Council. The motion passed by voice vote with no objections. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended Final Cityview 2nd Addition Plat to Common Council (voice vote, no objection)

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council is holding a special meeting to consider a zoning change for a vacant portion of parcel 236-1115-0142-003 in Cityview, from R-2 Multi-Family Residential to Planned Unit Development (PUD). The council will act on the PUD application, the rezoning ordinance (2022-13), and the final plat for the Cityview 2nd Addition. They will also discuss and act on Cityview Phase 2 options and authorize hiring EMS personnel.

• Public hearing on zoning change from R-2 to PUD for portion of parcel 236-1115-0142-003
• Act on Ordinance 2022-13 to rezone portion of tax parcel 236-1115-0142-003 to PUD
• Act on final Cityview 2nd Addition plat
• Discussion and action on Cityview Phase 2 options
• Act on authorization to hire EMS personnel

The Common Council held a public hearing and unanimously approved a zoning change for a portion of parcel 236-1115-0142-003 from R-2 to PUD, adopted Ordinance 2022-13, and approved the final plat for Cityview 2nd Addition. The council also directed Kunkel Engineering to begin design work for Cityview Phase 2 and authorized the hiring of an EMS employee.

• Closed public hearing on rezoning request (unanimous)
• Approved PUD application for lots 15-19 of Cityview 2nd Addition (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-13 to rezone property from R-2 to PUD (unanimous)
• Approved Final Cityview 2nd Addition Plat dated 6/29/2022 (unanimous)
• Directed Kunkel Engineering to begin design of Cityview Phase 2 plat and construction plans (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of Kyli Cartwright as EMS employee pending drug screen, physical, and background check (unanimous)

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council will hold public hearings and vote on several alcohol beverage licenses, including a new Class A license for Dolgencorp (Dollar General) and Class B licenses for Danny Boys Irish Pub and the American Legion. The council will also act on multiple ordinances, including one on ATV/UTV operation, and consider authorizing bidding for the Cityview 24 street and utility extension project. Other items include a pedestrian safety task force, park hours, and various contracts and appointments.

• Public hearings and votes on Class A and Class B alcohol licenses for Dolgencorp, Danny Boys Irish Pub, and American Legion Post 157
• Ordinance 2022-12 on all-terrain vehicles, utility terrain vehicles, and off-road motor vehicle operation
• Authorization for bidding of Cityview 24 Addition street and utility extension project
• Change Order No. 1 from Guelig Waste Removal for razing buildings at 612 South Hubbard Street
• Act on bills for May 2022 totaling $3,222,745.24

The Common Council adopted three ordinances, including a new ATV/UTV ordinance (2022-12) and a school zone speed limit ordinance (2022-11), and approved the Cityview 2nd Addition street and utility extension plans, authorizing bidding. It also approved several licenses, contracts, and appointments, and created a pedestrian safety task force for East Lake Street.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-12 regulating ATV/UTV operation (all AYE)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-11 setting 15 mph school zone speed limits (all AYE)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-10 recreating Police and Fire Commission (all AYE)
• Approved Cityview 2nd Addition street & utility plans and authorized bidding (all AYE)
• Approved Class A and B liquor licenses for Dolgencorp, Danny Boys, American Legion (all AYE)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for PSB roof replacement, +$55,537.60 (all AYE)
• Approved disposal of Discher Park bleachers to school district, contingent on future use (4-1)
• Created East Lake Street Pedestrian Safety Task Force (all AYE)

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board met on June 16, 2022, and discussed park plan recommendations, public survey results, and potential improvements to parks such as River Bend Park, Whitty Park, and Bowling Green Park. No formal motions or decisions were made; the only action was to adjourn the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (all aye)

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee will review a budget request from the Oak Hill Cemetery Association and a change order for the Public Safety Building roof replacement project. The meeting also includes a closed session to interview candidates for a police officer position.

• Oak Hill Cemetery Association request for $8,000.00 in budgeted funds
• Change order for Public Safety Building roof replacement project
• Police Officer candidate interviews (closed session)

The Personnel & Finance Committee approved the May 17, 2022 minutes, an $8,000 transfer for Oak Hill Cemetery, a $55,537.60 change order for the Safety Building roof replacement, and May 2022 bills totaling $3,222,745.24. All motions passed unanimously. The committee then adjourned to closed session and did not reconvene.

• Approved May 17, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $8,000 transfer for Oak Hill Cemetery 2022 budgeted funds (unanimous)
• Approved $55,537.60 change order for Safety Building roof replacement (unanimous)
• Approved May 2022 bills totaling $3,222,745.24 (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee approved the Beaver Dam Fire & Rescue Paramedic Intercept Cancellation Agreement, and approved operator licenses for three individuals. All votes were unanimous. The next meeting was set for July 12, 2022.

• Approved Beaver Dam Fire & Rescue Paramedic Intercept Cancellation Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved 2-Year Operator License for Natasia Henkel (unanimous)
• Approved 1-Year Operator License for David Neal (unanimous)
• Approved 1-Year Operator License for Marius Visintainer (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Horicon Plan Commission is holding a public hearing and will vote on a conditional use permit for three 12-unit apartment buildings on about 5.279 acres at Lot 14 of the Cityview 2nd Addition. They will also consider site plan approval, a zoning change from R-2 to PUD for a portion of the parcel, and street names for the plat. The meeting includes routine items like approving prior minutes and public appearances.

• Conditional use permit for 3-12 unit multi-family dwellings on 5.279 acres, Lot 14, Cityview 2nd Addition
• Site plan approval for multi-family development at Cityview
• Re-zoning recommendation for parcel 236-1115-0142-003 from R-2 to PUD
• Street name recommendations for Cityview 2nd Addition Plat
• Application fee $125.00; project cost $5,000,000

The Plan Commission approved a conditional use permit for three 12-unit multi-family dwellings on Lot 14 of the Cityview 2nd Addition plat, with one objection. It also approved the multi-family development and recommended rezoning a parcel to Planned Unit Development for duplexes. Street names for the new plat were recommended to the Common Council.

• Approved conditional use permit for 3 12-unit multi-family dwellings (voice vote, Biedermann objecting)
• Approved proposed multi-family development in CityView (voice vote, no objection)
• Recommended rezoning Parcel 236-1115-0142-003 from R-2 to PUD for duplexes (voice vote, no objection)
• Recommended street names: Fitz Lane and Karsten Drive for Cityview 2nd Addition Plat (voice vote, no objection)

Library Board

The Horicon Library Board will hold a virtual meeting to review reports from the Director and Treasurer. The agenda includes a discussion regarding library entrance landscaping.

• Library Entrance Landscaping

The Horicon Public Library Board approved the May meeting minutes, May financial reports, and June bills totaling $9,895.11. They also discussed library entrance landscaping but took no formal action. The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.

• Approved May Library Board meeting minutes
• Approved May 2022 Transaction and Account Balances
• Approved May 2022 Petty Cash Balances
• Approved payment of June 2022 bills in the amount of $9,895.11

Plan Commission

The Horicon Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and then vote on a conditional use permit for Nicolet Lumber Company to build a 12-unit multi-family dwelling on about 5.279 acres (Lot 14 of the Preliminary Cityview 2nd Addition Plat) in an R-2 district. The proposed two-story building would be about 19,440 square feet with an estimated cost of $5,000,000. The commission will also approve the minutes from the May 9 meeting and hear public comments limited to 3 minutes per person.

• Public hearing and action on conditional use permit for 12-unit multi-family dwelling on Lot 14, Cityview 2nd Addition, Bogda Drive
• Proposed building: 2 stories, 19,440 sq ft, estimated cost $5,000,000
• Applicant: Nicolet Lumber Company; site owner: ACS RBHS LLC c/o Valido Homes
• Application fee: $125.00
• Approval of May 9, 2022 minutes

The Plan Commission approved a conditional use permit for constructing three 12-unit multifamily dwellings on Lot 14 of the Preliminary Cityview 2 Addition plat, with one objection. It also approved the proposed multifamily development and recommended rezoning a parcel to Planned Unit Development for duplexes. Street names for the new plat were recommended to the Common Council.

• Approved conditional use permit for 3 12-unit multifamily dwellings (voice vote, Biedermann objecting)
• Approved proposed multifamily development in CityView (voice vote, no objection)
• Recommended rezoning Parcel 236-1115-0142-003 from R-2 to PUD for duplexes (voice vote, no objection)
• Recommended street names: Michael Fitz Lane (shortened to Fitz Lane) and Karsten Drive (voice vote, no objection)

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: deciding whether to approve the disposal (sale) of city property, specifically Police K9 Mason, to Brandon Mantych. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, pledge, adjourn).

• Act on disposal (sale) of city property, Police K9 Mason, to Brandon Mantych

The Common Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved the sale of Police K9 Mason to Brandon Mantych for $250, contingent on signing the City's K9 Purchase and Indemnification Agreement. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved sale of Police K9 Mason to Brandon Mantych for $250 (unanimous)

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board is holding a special meeting on June 16, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the DPW Conference Room. The main agenda item is discussion of the Park Plan, with limited public comment allowed. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Discussion of the Park Plan
• Public appearances limited to 3 minutes per person
• Special meeting held at DPW Conference Room

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board approved the disposal of Discher Park bleachers to the Horicon School District and approved an exception for after-hours hunting and fishing in parks. The board also approved participation in free fishing weekend in 2023. The park plan priorities were tabled for a special meeting on June 16, 2022.

• Approved minutes from May 11, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved exception for after-hours hunting and fishing in parks (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of Discher Park bleachers to Horicon School District (unanimous)
• Approved participation in free fishing weekend June 3-4, 2023 (unanimous)
• Tabled park plan priorities and goals for special meeting on June 16, 2022

Urban Goose Management Team

The Urban Goose Management Team will meet to discuss the geese population within the city. The team is also scheduled to act on a recommendation regarding a depredation permit.

• Discussion of Geese Population in City
• Action on Depredation Permit Recommendation

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee will discuss and review several items, including recommended school area ordinance provisions, ATV/UTV provisions, 2022 street work proposals, and the 2022 Consumer Confidence Report and Compliance and Maintenance Annual Report with resolutions. Updates will be given on ongoing projects such as WWTP phosphorus removal and various sewer projects. No final decisions are listed; items are for review and discussion.

• Review school area ordinance provisions
• Discuss ATV/UTV provisions
• Review 2022 street work proposals
• Review 2022 Consumer Confidence Report and resolution
• Update on WWTP phosphorus removal and sewer projects

The Public Works and Development Committee met and discussed several items, including school area ordinance provisions, ATV/UTV provisions, 2022 street work proposals, and annual reports. No formal decisions were made on these items; the meeting was primarily informational. The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting and set the next meeting date.

• Approved minutes for May 5, 2022 (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for July 7, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council is holding a special meeting to set the police chief's salary at $77,250 per year plus a $500 uniform allowance, approve back pay for a police lieutenant, and swear in the new police chief.

• Ordinance No. 2022-09 setting Police Chief salary at $77,250/year and $500/year uniform allowance
• Payment of additional wages for services previously performed by Police Lieutenant
• Swearing in of Police Chief

The Common Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2022-09, setting the police chief salary at $77,250/year plus a $500 uniform allowance, effective May 31, 2022. It also unanimously authorized a $5,000 payment to Amy Yahnke for interim police chief services over 13 months, and administered the oath of office to Yahnke as the new Horicon Chief of Police.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-09 setting police chief salary at $77,250/year and $500 uniform allowance (unanimous)
• Authorized $5,000 payment to Amy Yahnke for interim police chief services (unanimous)
• Administered oath of office to Amy Yahnke as Horicon Chief of Police

Common Council

The Common Council will hold public hearings on several alcohol license applications for local businesses, including Kwik Trip and Sky Enterprises. The meeting also includes discussions on $2,065,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes and various municipal contracts.

• Public hearings for Class A and Class B liquor and fermented malt beverage licenses
• Review of $2,065,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2022A
• Approval of April 2022 bills totaling $4,342,859.12
• Action on Type 7 Federal Firearms License for 313 East Lake Street
• Hiring of a full-time Police Officer

The Common Council adopted Resolution 2022-03 authorizing the issuance of up to $2,065,000 in general obligation promissory notes for a fire truck, DPW building roof replacement, and Tax Incremental District No. 4 projects. The council also approved related professional service contracts, multiple liquor licenses, several hires, and three development agreements.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-03 authorizing $2,065,000 GO Promissory Notes (all aye)
• Approved Ehlers & Associates municipal advisor contract up to $23,300 (all aye)
• Approved Quarles & Brady bond counsel contract up to $12,400 (all aye)
• Approved Class A liquor licenses for Kwik Trip (716 E Lake St) and Sky Enterprises (306 Washington St) (all aye)
• Approved Class B liquor licenses for Gingers Hide-Away, Horicon Hills Golf Club, Rock River Tap Bar & Grill (all aye)
• Approved hiring of 3 part-time summer parks personnel at $11.00-$11.75/hr (all aye)
• Approved hiring of full-time police officer Nicholas Linzenmeyer pending background check (all aye)
• Authorized Mayor to execute development agreements with Nicolet Lumber Co., ACS RBHS, LLC, and Bogdana, LLC (all aye)

Board of Review

The Horicon Board of Review is meeting to organize, verify required training and notices, examine the assessment roll, and act on waiver requests. The board will also hear written property assessment objections and schedule any remaining hearings. This is a routine annual meeting for handling property tax assessment appeals.

• Elect Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Verify adoption of ordinance on confidentiality of income/expense info per Wis. Stats. 70.47(7)(af)
• Receive and examine assessment roll, certify corrections of error
• Act on requests for waivers of 48-hour notice of intent to file objection
• Hear written objections properly filed with City Clerk

The Board of Review met, elected officers, and confirmed the 2022 assessment roll. One objection to a real property assessment was filed but withdrawn by the property owner's agent, so no hearings were held. The board adjourned after a statutorily required two-hour session.

• Elected David Pasewald as Chairman (voice vote, no objections)
• Elected Steven Neitzel as Vice-Chairman (voice vote, no objections)
• Accepted Clerk-Treasurer's report on agenda items 5-9 (all AYE)
• Acknowledged receipt and withdrawal of tax objection for Horicon School Apartments LLC, 611 Mill Street (all AYE)
• Adjourned at 8:01 p.m. (all AYE)

Personnel & Finance Committee

The committee will review change order requests for building razing at 612 South Hubbard Street, a new city purchasing policy, and several personnel matters. The meeting also includes discussions on park facilities and the hiring of summer staff.

• Change order requests from Guelig Waste Removal & Demotion, LLC regarding 612 South Hubbard Street
• Review of City of Horicon Purchasing Policy
• Advancement of Department of Public Works employee Ryan Miller to $23.47 per hour
• Hiring of part-time summer parks personnel
• Removal of open air shelter in Bowling Green Park

The Personnel & Finance Committee approved all agenda items unanimously, including a change order for razing buildings at 612 S. Hubbard Street, a new Purchasing Policy, and hiring three part-time summer parks personnel. They also approved removing the open-air shelter at Bowling Green Park and paying April 2022 bills totaling $4,342,859.12. The meeting adjourned to closed session and did not reconvene in open session.

• Approved April 19, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved change order for razing buildings at 612 S. Hubbard Street (unanimous)
• Approved Purchasing Policy (unanimous)
• Hired Jaden Neu at $11.00/hr and Anthony Bergren and Jacob Schultz at $11.75/hr as part-time Summer Parks Personnel starting June 6, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved removal of open-air shelter at Bowling Green Park (unanimous)
• Approved April 2022 bills totaling $4,342,859.12 (unanimous)

Common Council

The Special Council Meeting is focused on filling vacancies in Aldermanic Districts 1 and 2. The council will also swear in the new alderpersons and act on mayoral appointments.

• Filling of Aldermanic District 1 vacancy
• Filling of Aldermanic District 2 vacancy
• Swearing in of Alderpersons for Districts 1 and 2
• Action on Mayor's Appointments

The Common Council appointed Forrest Frami to the District 1 vacancy and Marie Fenske to the District 2 vacancy, with terms expiring in 2023 and 2024 respectively. Both appointees were sworn in and assigned to committees. The meeting was procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Appointed Forrest Frami to District 1 Alderperson (term to April 18, 2023) - unanimous
• Set District 2 Alderperson term to expire April 16, 2024 - unanimous
• Appointed Marie Fenske to District 2 Alderperson (term to April 16, 2024) - 3-1 (Marschke nay)
• Approved Mayor's committee appointments for Frami and Fenske - unanimous

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss routine reports and several action items, including a request from the Horicon Public Library for another donation of two family pool passes, consideration of removing the Bowling Green Park shelter, and setting park planning priorities. The board will also hear reports on parks, the aquatic center, recreation, and school district volunteer work, and discuss a vendor contract for the aquatic center's LUM system. The meeting is largely routine, with the library donation request and shelter removal being the most concrete decisions on the agenda.

• Horicon Public Library requests donation of 2 family pool passes for 2022 season
• Consideration of removal of Bowling Green Park Shelter
• Aquatic Center LUM vendor contract discussion
• Horicon Parks Family Fish Fry scheduled for May 20, 2023
• Report on Horicon School District volunteer work

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board approved several items, including the LJM vendor contract and the removal of the Bowling Green Park shelter near the kayak launch. They also approved two Aquatic Center passes for the Horicon Public Library and voted to continue pursuing a Parks Family Fish Fry event. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from April 13, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved two Aquatic Center passes for Horicon Public Library (unanimous)
• Approved LJM vendor contract (unanimous)
• Approved removal of Bowling Green Park shelter near kayak launch (unanimous)
• Approved continued pursuit of Horicon Parks Family Fish Fry (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Horicon Plan Commission will vote on two items: a temporary double-sided informational sign for the city at W5346 State Road 33, and a Type 7 Federal Firearms License for manufacturing firearms and ammunition at 313 East Lake Street in the C-1 Central Commercial District. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the April 11 meeting and a non-action discussion period.

• Temporary double-sided 4' x 10' informational sign at W5346 State Road 33
• Type 7 Federal Firearms License (manufacturer of firearms & ammunition) at 313 East Lake Street in C-1 district
• Approval of minutes from April 11, 2022 meeting
• Non-action discussion item

The Horicon Plan Commission approved a request to operate a retail store for firearms, ammunition, and gunsmithing at 313 East Lake Street, moving it to the full Council. They also approved a temporary double-sided sign for the city. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only status inquiries on demolition, a restaurant, and garbage collection.

• Approved minutes of April 11, 2022 meeting (voice vote, no objections)
• Approved temporary double-sided 4' x 10' sign at W5346 State Road 33 (voice vote, no objection)
• Approved and moved to full Council request for firearms retail store at 313 East Lake Street (voice vote, no objection)

Library Board

The Library Board will conduct officer elections and review the Treasurer's and Director's reports. The meeting includes updates on internet usage, program activity, and technology.

• Officer Election
• Treasurer’s Report, Bills, Petty Cash, & Transfers
• Director Request to Carryover Vacation Hours

The Horicon Public Library Board approved the 2022-2025 officer slate, April minutes, financial reports, and May bills. It also approved a $4,000 transfer from donations for summer programs and allowed the director to carry over up to 61 vacation hours.

• Approved 2022-2025 officer slate (motion carried)
• Approved April 2022 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved April 2022 transaction and account balances (motion carried)
• Approved April 2022 petty cash balances (motion carried)
• Approved May 2022 bills totaling $4,350.23 (motion carried)
• Approved $4,000 transfer from donations for summer library programs (motion carried)
• Approved director's request to carry over up to 61 vacation hours (motion carried)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss potential ATV/UTV ordinances, mobile food establishments, and proposed school area signage. They will also review monthly reports, approve liquor/operator licenses, and hear department head reports from police, fire, and EMS.

• Discuss potential ATV/UTV ordinances
• Mobile food establishments discussion
• Proposed school area signage
• Approve liquor and/or operator licenses
• Monthly reports from police, fire, EMS

The Public Safety Committee approved liquor license renewals contingent on fire inspections and approved multiple operator licenses. They also discussed potential ATV/UTV ordinances and mobile food establishment ordinance wording, but took no action on those items. The meeting was otherwise routine, with no monthly reports and a note that an officer left the police department.

• Approved March 8, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewals contingent on fire inspections (unanimous)
• Approved 2-year operator licenses for 10 individuals and 1-year for Presley Litterick (unanimous)

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee will discuss seasonal staffing recommendations, sewer repair services, school signage, water system leakage, and several infrastructure projects. Most items are discussion-only, with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• Recommended assignment of spring/fall seasonal positions
• Proposed Hydro Kleen MH repair services
• Water system leakage and potential additional metering
• South Cedar and Mill Street project
• Discher Park sanitary sewer project

The Public Works and Development Committee meeting was largely procedural, with the only formal action being approval of the April 7, 2022 minutes. The committee discussed several topics, including alley repairs, school signage, water system leakage, and various sewer and street projects, but took no formal votes on these items. The next meeting was set for June 1, 2022.

• Approved minutes of April 7, 2022 (all aye)

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council is holding a special meeting to act on two items: hiring part-time spring/fall parks personnel and approving the 2022 agreement between the city and the Horicon Professional Police Association, Local 484. The meeting is held via Zoom and is open to the public.

• Hiring of part-time spring/fall parks personnel
• 2022 agreement between City of Horicon and Horicon Professional Police Association, Local 484

The Common Council met in special session and unanimously approved two items: hiring William Suprna and David Voss as part-time Spring/Fall parks personnel at $14.00/hour, and approving the 2022 agreement with the Horicon Professional Police Association, Local 484. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized hiring William Suprna and David Voss as Part-Time Spring/Fall Parks personnel at $14.00/hour (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Agreement with Horicon Professional Police Association, Local 484 (unanimous)

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council will vote on several requests from the Horicon Phoenix Program for use of Kiwanis Park, including a summer concert series, beer sales, amplified music, a portable toilet, and a companion horse presentation. The council will also consider purchasing a DVR camera system for the police department, hiring a part-time police officer, and acting on a berm in Cityview. Other items include an automatic mutual aid agreement with Juneau and Burnett fire departments, a belt press pump purchase for the wastewater treatment facility, and approval of minutes, financial statements, and bills.

• Request for use of Kiwanis Park by Horicon Phoenix Program for summer concerts and farmers market
• Request for amplified music in Kiwanis Park every Wednesday, June 1 - August 31, 2022
• Request for temporary Class B retailer's license for beer sales at Kiwanis Park events
• Purchase and installation of DVR camera system for Police Department, $5,495.00 plus $690.00 installation
• Act on hiring of part-time police officer

The Common Council approved several requests from the Horicon Phoenix Program for use of Kiwanis Park, including a farmers market and concert series, amplified music dates, a portable toilet, a temporary liquor license, and companion horse activities. The council also approved a DVR camera system for the Police Department, hired a part-time police officer, and moved forward with draft berm covenant language. All votes were unanimous except for the berm covenant, which passed 4-1.

• Authorized Horicon Phoenix Program use of Kiwanis Park for Farmers Market and Summer Concert Series Wednesdays May 3-Oct 26, 2022 (unanimous)
• Granted amplified music in Kiwanis Park on 14 Wednesdays June-Aug 2022 (unanimous)
• Authorized portable toilet in Kiwanis Park June 1-Aug 31, 2022, paid by Horicon Phoenix Program (unanimous)
• Granted Temporary Class 'B' Retailer's License to Horicon Phoenix Program for Kiwanis Park on 14 dates (unanimous)
• Approved companion horse presentation/activities in Kiwanis Park on June 1 and Aug 18, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $6,185 DVR camera system for Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Elizabeth Breuckman as part-time Police Officer (unanimous)
• Approved Draft Berm Requirement Covenant Language; Article X (4-1, Marschke nay)

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee will review a proposal for a new police vehicle DVR camera system and approve March 2022 payables. The committee will also enter a closed session to interview candidates for a part-time police officer position.

• Purchase of Motorola Solutions/WatchGuard DVR camera system and radio base bundle for $5,495.00
• Installation of new camera system on a 2017 Ford Utility by Belco Vehicle Solutions for $690.00
• Closed session to interview candidates for a part-time police officer position

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council is holding its organizational meeting to swear in the new mayor and alderpersons, elect a council president, and make appointments to committees, boards, and city official positions. The council will also vote on a resolution designating public depositories and consider purchasing two bulk chemical tanks for the water department, estimated at $800 each, following a tank failure at Well No. 4.

• Purchase of two bulk chemical tanks for Water Department, ~$800 each
• Resolution 2022-02 designating public depositories (Horicon Bank, State LGIP)
• Election of Council President and Plan Commission member
• Mayor's appointments to committees, boards, and city officials
• Set meeting date/time for Park and Recreation Board and Committee of Whole

The Horicon Common Council held its organizational meeting, certifying election results and swearing in Josh Maas as Mayor and new alderpersons. The council approved the purchase of two chemical tanks for $1,600, adopted Resolution 2022-02 designating public depositories, and made numerous appointments to committees, boards, and city official positions.

• Approved purchase of two double wall bulk chemical tanks from Plastic Mart, not to exceed $1,600 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-02 designating public depositories and approving financial institutions for investments (unanimous)
• Elected Donald Miller as Council President (unanimous, Miller abstained)
• Appointed Donald Miller to the Plan Commission (unanimous, Miller abstained)
• Approved Mayor's appointments to standing committees (unanimous)
• Approved Mayor's appointments to City Officials (unanimous)
• Approved Mayor's appointments to boards, commissions, and committees (unanimous)
• Set Park & Recreation Board meeting for second Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council will meet to act on several infrastructure bids and engineering proposals. The agenda also includes reviewing two Memorandums of Understanding regarding specific police officer roles.

• Bid award for 2022 S. Cedar Street & Mill Street Reconstruction Project
• Engineering services proposal for Cityview Phase 1 up to $197,650.00
• Request to hang a Farmers Market banner over East Lake Street
• MOU for the School Resource Officer position
• MOU for the Temporary Investigating Officer position

The Common Council unanimously accepted a $645,106.85 bid from Soper Sewer & Water, LLC for the S. Cedar Street and Mill Street Reconstruction Project, including base bid and alternate #1. They also approved a $197,650 engineering proposal from Kunkel Engineering Group for Cityview Phase 1, a banner request, and two police memorandums of understanding. The council then adjourned into closed session to deliberate police union contract proposals.

• Accepted $645,106.85 bid from Soper Sewer & Water, LLC for S. Cedar Street and Mill Street Reconstruction Project (unanimous)
• Approved $197,650 engineering proposal from Kunkel Engineering Group for Cityview Phase 1 Street & Utility Extension (unanimous)
• Approved Horicon Phoenix Program banner over Lake Street mid-May through September (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Horicon Professional Police Association for School Resource Officer (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Horicon Professional Police Association for Temporary Investigating Officer (unanimous)
• Adjourned into closed session to deliberate police union contract proposals (unanimous)

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss routine reports on parks, the aquatic center, and recreation programs. The board will also consider a request from the Phoenix Group to use Kiwanis Park and a donation request from Prairie Elementary School for a family pool pass.

• Phoenix Group request to use Kiwanis Park
• Prairie Elementary School requesting donation of a Family Pool Pass
• Aquatic Center Flyer discussion
• Parks Report
• Aquatic Center Report

The Park and Recreation Board approved the Horicon Phoenix Group's use of Kiwanis Park for summer concerts and a farmer's market, and allowed a Companion Horse at the market on two dates. The board denied a request from Prairie Elementary PTO for an Aquatic Center Family Pool Pass donation. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Phoenix Group use of Kiwanis Park for summer concerts and farmer's market (unanimous)
• Approved Companion Horse at farmer's market on June 1 and August 18, 2022 (unanimous)
• Denied Prairie Elementary PTO Aquatic Family Pool Pass donation (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for April 12, 2022, is cancelled. The agenda states 'NO MEETING' and no action will be taken.

• Meeting cancelled

Plan Commission

The Horicon Plan Commission will consider a letter of notification for a proposed minor land split by Benjamin and Veronica Schuett at W5507 Prospect Road in the Town of Oak Grove, with a recommendation to the Dodge County Land Resources and Parks Department. The commission will also act on minutes from its March 7 and March 14, 2022 meetings, which included approvals of the Cityview Subdivision plat and rezoning, and a denial of a land division on State Highway 33. The agenda includes a non-action discussion item.

• Proposed land split for Benjamin & Veronica Schuett, W5507 Prospect Road, Town of Oak Grove (Dodge County activity #2022-0201)
• Action on minutes of March 7, 2022 (Cityview Subdivision preliminary plat, PUD, and rezoning approvals)
• Action on minutes of March 14, 2022 (denial of land division on State Highway 33; approval of Phase 2 Athletic Complex Site Plan)
• Non-action discussion item

The Plan Commission approved the minutes from the March 7 and March 14, 2022 meetings. They also voted to recommend approval of a proposed land split for Benjamin & Veronica Schuett at W5507 Prospect Road in the Town of Oak Grove to the Dodge County Land Resources and Parks Department. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of March 7 and March 14, 2022 meetings (voice vote, no objections)
• Recommended approval of land split for Benjamin & Veronica Schuett, W5507 Prospect Road, Town of Oak Grove (voice vote, no objections)

Library Board

The Horicon Public Library Board is meeting to handle routine reports and discuss an outreach delivery service policy update and a volunteer luncheon. The main new business item is confirming the hire of a Teen & Technical Services Librarian. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Confirm hire of Teen & Technical Services Librarian
• Outreach Delivery Service Policy Update
• Volunteer Luncheon discussion
• Treasurer's report on bills, petty cash, and transfers
• Director's report including statistics and technology report

The Horicon Public Library Board approved the hire of Anna McCallum as Teen & Technical Services Librarian, effective May 23, 2022, at $15.00/hour with a $0.50 raise after a successful 6-month probationary period and 12 hours of prorated vacation for 2022. The board also approved the March meeting minutes, March transaction and account balances, March petty cash balances, and April bills totaling $5,472.62. The outreach delivery service policy was discussed but will be revisited later in the year.

• Approved hire of Anna McCallum as Teen & Technical Services Librarian, effective May 23, 2022, at $15.00/hour with $0.50 raise after 6-month probation and 12 hours prorated vacation
• Approved March 2022 Library Board meeting minutes
• Approved March 2022 Transaction and Account Balances
• Approved March 2022 Petty Cash Balances
• Approved payment of April 2022 bills in the amount of $5,472.62
• Decided to revisit Outreach Delivery Service Policy later in the year

Tree Board

The Horicon Tree Board is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, receiving reports from the DPW/Utility Supervisor and City Forester, and discussing the 2022 tree order and Arbor Day events. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• 2022 Tree Order discussion
• City Forester Report
• Arbor Day Events planning
• DPW/Utility Supervisor's Report

The Horicon Tree Board approved purchasing trees from Leaves Inspired and approved the March 16, 2022 minutes. Arbor Day activities are planned for April 29, 2022, with 4th graders. The tree at 111 North Cedar Street will be assessed after foliage develops.

• Approved March 16, 2022 minutes (all aye)
• Approved purchasing trees from Leaves Inspired (all aye)

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee will discuss several infrastructure projects, including sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and street work, as well as ongoing wastewater treatment phosphorus results. The agenda also includes potential personnel advancement, cell antenna locations, pool monitoring internet, and water tower inspection and cleaning services. Most items are discussion-only, with no final votes listed.

• Discher Park Sanitary Sewer Project
• High School Athletic Field Storm Sewer Project
• South Cedar and Mill Street Project
• Eagle Hill Water Tower Reservoir Inspection and Cleaning Services
• Replacement non-potable water pump for belt press supply

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council is holding a special meeting to consider the Cityview 2nd Addition subdivision, which would create 82 housing units on about 25 acres. The council will hold public hearings and vote on rezonings, a preliminary plat, a planned unit development, and a bid award for the S. Cedar Street & Mill Street reconstruction project. It will also go into closed session to discuss developer agreements and police chief compensation, then act on that compensation.

• Public hearings and ordinances to rezone portions of parcels 236-1115-0142-003 and 236-1115-0143-020 from agricultural to residential, institutional, and planned unit development
• Bid award for 2022 S. Cedar Street & Mill Street Reconstruction Project
• Preliminary Cityview 2nd Addition Plat for 20 new lots and right-of-way dedication
• Residential PUD application for Lots 6-13 of the preliminary plat
• Closed session to negotiate developer agreements and consider police chief compensation

The Common Council held public hearings and unanimously closed them, then approved three rezoning ordinances (2022-06, 2022-07, 2022-08) for the Cityview 2 Addition, including a Planned Unit Development for lots 6-13. The preliminary plat was approved with conditions, and the Police Chief's wage was set at $75,000/year. The council also discussed the low bid for the S. Cedar Street & Mill Street Reconstruction Project but did not award the contract.

• Closed public hearing on Valido Homes rezoning (A-O to R-1/R-2/G-1) (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on rezoning R-2 to G-1 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on Valido Homes rezoning A-O to PUD (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Cityview 2 Addition Plat with conditions (5-1, Marschke nay)
• Approved PUD application for lots 6-13 (5-1, Marschke nay)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-06 rezoning to R-1/R-2/G-1 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-07 rezoning to G-1 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-08 rezoning to PUD (unanimous)

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council will meet to act on several infrastructure bids, including a metal roof replacement for the Public Safety Building. The agenda also includes decisions regarding police department hiring and the filling of the vacant Police Chief position.

• Bid award recommendation for Public Safety Building Roof Replacement Project totaling $468,750
• Bid award for 2022 Discher Park Sanitary Sewer Relay Project
• Action on hiring a part-time Police Officer
• Action on filling the vacant Police Chief position
• Approval of February 2022 bills totaling $4,518,681.28

The Common Council approved multiple contracts and personnel actions. It accepted bids for the 2022 Discher Park Sewer Relay Project ($204,794.50) and the Public Safety Building Roof Replacement Project ($468,750). It also authorized hiring a part-time police officer, advancing a water/wastewater operator, and disposing of surplus equipment. The council offered the Police Chief position to Amy Yahnke after closed session.

• Approved $204,794.50 bid for Discher Park Sewer Relay Project (unanimous)
• Approved $468,750 bid for Public Safety Building Roof Replacement (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring Sam Fichtner as part-time Police Officer (unanimous)
• Authorized advancement of Josh Wild to Water/Wastewater Operator III Grade 1 (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of unused filters/parts for store credit ($2,032.00 and $1,685.36) (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of obsolete signs to city employee for $1,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase/installation of MicroLogix 1400 for $6,481.09 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of phosphorus removal chemical for $42,605 (unanimous)

Tree Board

The Horicon Tree Board is meeting to discuss routine business including approval of previous minutes, a DPW/Utility Supervisor's report, the 2022 tree order, a City Forester report, and potential tree planting locations. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or project details listed.

• 2022 Tree Order
• City Forester Report
• Tree Planting Locations
• DPW/Utility Supervisor's Report
• Public Appearances

The Horicon Tree Board discussed the 2022 tree order, with estimates for 41 trees under the $4,500 budget, and planned to finalize selections at the next meeting. They also reviewed ongoing ash tree removals and identified potential planting locations for 48 trees. No formal decisions were made; the board set the next meeting for April 7, 2022.

• Set next meeting for April 7, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. (all aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:38 p.m. (all aye)

Personnel & Finance Committee

The committee will discuss public safety building roof bids and personnel advancement for a water/wastewater operator. The agenda also includes the disposal of various items from the Department of Public Works.

• Public Safety Building Roof Replacement Project bids
• Advancement of Water/Wastewater Operator III (Joshua Wild) to Grade 1 status at $25.29 per hour
• Disposal of unused filters and parts for store credit
• Disposal of traffic signs
• Disposal of welder and single phase feeder from Department of Public Works

The Personnel & Finance Committee approved a $468,750 bid to replace the Public Safety Building roof, along with several other items including a water/wastewater operator promotion, disposal of DPW equipment, purchases for wastewater and water funds, and February bills. A motion to dispose of traffic signs failed on a 1-1 vote. The committee also noted a new part-time police officer starting March 21, 2022.

• Approved $468,750 bid for Public Safety Building roof replacement (2-0)
• Approved advancement of Water/Wastewater Operator III Josh Wild to Grade 1 effective Feb 27, 2022 (2-0)
• Approved disposal of unused filters/parts for in-store credit: $1,685.36 from Mid-States Equipment and $2,032 from Tim's Auto Parts (2-0)
• Denied disposal of traffic signs (1-1, motion failed)
• Approved disposal of a welder and single-phase feeder from DPW (2-0)
• Approved purchase of Micro Logix 1400 for $6,481.09 from Wastewater Fund balance (2-0)
• Approved purchase of phosphorous chemical for $42,605.00 from Water Fund balance (2-0)
• Approved February 2022 bills totaling $4,518,681.28 (2-0)

Plan Commission

The Horicon Plan Commission will act on a proposed land split for Charles Maaske at W5047 State Road 33 in the Town of Oak Grove, and on the revised Phase 2 site plan for the Horicon High School Athletic Complex. They will also discuss a potential build at Horicon Hills Golf Course. The meeting includes a non-action discussion and adjournment.

• Act on letter of notification for proposed land split for Charles Maaske, W5047 State Road 33 (Town of Oak Grove)
• Act on Phase 2 Revised Athletic Complex Site Plan
• Discussion for potential build at Horicon Hills Golf Course
• Dodge County minor land division application fee: $75 (non-refundable)

Library Board

The Horicon Public Library Board will meet to discuss a draft policy for the Outreach Delivery Service and review updates to interlibrary loan and staff training policies. The meeting also includes reports on library statistics, technology, and building status.

• Draft Policy: Outreach Delivery Service
• Policy Updates: Interlibrary Loan, Staff Continuing Education and Training, and Mission Statement
• Director Review regarding employment, promotion, compensation, and performance evaluations

The Horicon Public Library Board approved the new Library Mission statement, the 2022 performance evaluation for Director Alexandra Harvancik, and $700 for the April 3 Volunteer Luncheon. The board also amended the Inter-library Loan Policy and approved routine financial reports, including $6,962.41 in March bills. The Outreach Delivery Service Policy was tabled for discussion at the April meeting.

• Approved new Library Mission statement
• Approved 2022 Performance Evaluation for Director Alexandra Harvancik
• Approved $700 for Volunteer Luncheon on April 3
• Amended Inter-library Loan Policy
• Approved March 2022 bills of $6,962.41
• Approved March 2022 Transaction and Account Balances
• Approved March Petty Cash Balances
• Tabled Outreach Delivery Service Policy for April meeting

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving previous minutes, receiving reports on parks, the aquatic center, and recreation programs, and reviewing an aquatic center flyer. The agenda also includes general discussion on parks and non-action discussion, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Parks Report
• Aquatic Center Report
• Recreation Report
• Aquatic Center Flyer review
• General Discussion on the Parks

The Park and Recreation Board met on March 9, 2022, and approved the February minutes. No public appearances or formal votes on substantive items occurred; the meeting consisted of staff reports and non-action discussions. The board expressed support for ATV/UTV trails in city limits and discussed future park equipment needs.

• Approved February 9, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Set next meeting for April 13, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at DPW Conference Room
• Adjourned at 7:45 p.m. (5-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving monthly reports, and considering liquor and operator licenses. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve minutes of previous meeting
• Monthly reports from public safety departments
• Approve liquor and/or operator licenses

The committee approved the February 8, 2022 minutes and set the next meeting for April 12, 2022. No licenses or monthly reports were presented. Discussions included a potential ATV trail and a speed limit change on Hwy 33, but no decisions were made on these topics.

• Approved February 8, 2022 minutes (2-0)
• Set next meeting for April 12, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

Plan Commission

The Horicon Plan Commission will consider recommending the preliminary plat and multiple rezoning requests for the Cityview 2nd Addition, a proposed two-phase residential development of 82 housing units on about 25 acres. The commission will vote on recommending rezonings from agricultural/open space to residential, institutional, and planned unit development districts, plus a PUD general development plan, to the Common Council.

• Preliminary plat for Cityview 2nd Addition creating 20 lots and right-of-way
• Rezone Lots 1-5 from A-O to R-1 (single-family)
• Rezone Lots 6-13 from A-O to PUD (narrower lots, 60-ft min width)
• Rezone Lots 14-19 and Outlot 2 from A-O to R-2 (duplexes and 3 multi-family buildings)
• Rezone Lot 20 from R-2 to G-1 and Outlot 1 from A-O to G-1 (park and stormwater)

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee meets to discuss and recommend action on several operational items, including an employee promotion, disposal of surplus parts and signs, an alternate bid for the Mill and Cedar Streets project, a welder replacement, and a biosolids hauling proposal. Most items are recommendations to the Personnel & Finance Committee, and no final votes are taken here.

• Advancement of Operator in Training employee after probation (recommend to Personnel & Finance)
• Store credit with Tim's Auto Parts for unused part overstock (recommend to Personnel & Finance)
• Disposal of unused auto parts and damaged traffic signs (aluminum plate stock)
• Alternate bid on Mill and Cedar Streets project to include 8-inch water main on Mill Street
• Wastewater biosolid hauling and disposal proposal from Sabel Mechanical

The Public Works and Development Committee approved the minutes from January 13, 2022, and advanced Operator in Training Josh Wild after probation. It also approved wastewater biosolid disposal from Sabel Mechanical at $19 per square yard. Several items were recommended to Personnel and Finance, including store credits, equipment purchases, and disposals. No public appearances or other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from January 13, 2022 (unanimous)
• Advanced Operator in Training Josh Wild after probation (unanimous)
• Approved wastewater biosolid disposal from Sabel Mechanical at $19/sq yd (unanimous)
• Recommended to Personnel and Finance $2,032 in-store credit at Tim's Auto Parts
• Recommended to Personnel and Finance $1,685.36 in-store credit at Mid-States Equipment
• Recommended to Personnel and Finance disposal of unused/damaged traffic signs
• Recommended to Personnel and Finance purchase of Millermatic 255 welder for $3,800
• Recommended to Personnel and Finance order of RE300 Chemical for wastewater plant

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council will hold a public hearing regarding the progress of the Community Development Block Grant for public facilities. The meeting includes several items for action, including project plans for S. Cedar Street, Mill Street, and Discher Park.

• Public Hearing on Community Development Block Grant (Close Public Facilities Program) progress
• Action on 2022 S. Cedar Street & Mill Street Reconstruction Project plans and bidding authorization
• Action on CDBG-CL-PF Administration Contract from MSA ($13,000 lump sum fee)
• Action on bids for 2022 Athletic Complex Storm Sewer Replacement Project
• Action on 2022 Discher Park Sanitary Sewer Relay Project plans and bidding authorization

The Common Council approved the 2022 S. Cedar Street & Mill Street Reconstruction Project plans and authorized bidding. They also approved a $21,000 agreement with MSA Professional Services for CDBG-CL-PF administration services. The Council approved the base bid from Wondra Construction for the 2022 Athletic Complex Storm Sewer Replacement Project. Several other items were approved, including the 2022 Discher Park Sanitary Sewer Relay Project plans and bidding, and a Temporary Class "B" Retailer's License to St. Stephen Lutheran School.

• Approved the 2022 S. Cedar Street & Mill Street Reconstruction Project plans as presented.
• Authorized bidding of the 2022 S. Cedar Street & Mill Street Reconstruction Project.
• Approved the MSA Professional Services agreement for CDBG-CL-PF administration services, not to exceed $21,000.
• Approved the base bid from Wondra Construction for the 2022 Athletic Complex Storm Sewer Replacement Project in the amount of $161,399.
• Approved the 2022 Discher Park Sanitary Sewer Relay Project plans and authorized bidding.
• Approved the Kunkel Engineering Group proposal for West Washington Street Business District Improvements engineering, not to exceed $17,680.
• Granted a Temporary Class "B" Retailer's License to St. Stephen Lutheran School for 4/23/2022.
• Approved the purchase of 5 Motorola portable radios with programming in the amount of $21,815.15.

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee will discuss several equipment purchases and engineering proposals. The body is also scheduled to interview candidates for a part-time police officer position in a closed session.

• Purchase of 5 Motorola APX6000Li portable radios and programming for $21,815.15
• Engineering services proposal for West Washington Street Business District Improvements for $17,680.00
• Purchase of phosphorus removal chemical for $5,137.19
• Additional funding request for a replacement play structure at the Aquatic Center for $3,900.00
• Closed session to interview candidates for a part-time police officer

The Personnel & Finance Committee approved the January 18, 2022 minutes and several purchases, including portable radios for the Police Department ($1,500), Engineering Services for West Lake Street Business District Improvements ($17,680), phosphorus chemical from Martelle ($5,137.19), and additional funding for the Aquatic Center play structure replacement ($3,900). The committee also approved the bills for January 2022 in the amount of $5,784,282.79. All motions passed unanimously. The committee adjourned to closed session and did not reconvene in open session.

• Approved the January 18, 2022 minutes.
• Approved purchase of portable radios for the Police Department, funded from SRO, Police Department, and contingency funds, totaling $1,500.
• Approved Engineering Services for West Lake Street Business District Improvements in the amount of $17,680.
• Approved phosphorus chemical from Martelle in the amount of $5,137.19.
• Approved additional funding for the replacement of the play structure at the Aquatic Center in the amount of $3,900.
• Approved the bills for January 2022 in the amount of $5,784,282.79.

Plan Commission

The Horicon Plan Commission is holding a regular meeting on February 14, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Activity Room. The agenda contains only procedural items such as meeting notice, attendee list, and logistics, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

• Meeting notice issued February 9, 2022 by Mayor Jim Grigg
• Meeting at City Hall, Activity Room, 6:00 p.m.
• Attendee list includes Mayor Grigg, commission members, and Kunkel Engineering

Library Board

The Horicon Public Library Board is meeting to handle routine reports and discuss new business, including the 2021 annual report and a volunteer luncheon. The board will also review the library's COVID-19 response and may enter closed session to evaluate the library director's performance.

• 2021 Annual Report review
• Volunteer Luncheon planning
• COVID-19 Library Response and Activities discussion
• Director Review with possible closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c)

The Horicon Public Library Board approved the January meeting minutes, January 2022 transaction and account balances, February petty cash balances, and payment of February bills totaling $17,273.82. The board accepted the WI Department of Public Instruction Public Library Annual Report and approved a statement affirming the Monarch Library System's effective leadership. The board then voted unanimously to enter closed session for a director review, and adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

• Approved January Library Board meeting minutes as presented.
• Approved January 2022 Transaction and Account Balances.
• Approved February 2022 Petty Cash Balances as presented.
• Approved payment of February 2022 bills in the amount of $17,273.82.
• Accepted the WI Department of Public Instruction Public Library Annual Report as presented.
• Approved statement that Monarch Library System provided effective leadership and adequately met library needs.
• Voted unanimously to enter closed session for employment, promotion, compensation, and performance evaluations (director review).
• Adjourned meeting at 7:50 p.m.

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee meets to recommend several personnel and equipment items to the Personnel & Finance Committee, including promoting an operator-in-training, approving store credit for unused parts, and disposing of unused traffic signs. They will also discuss permitting pool play features, replacing a DPW welder, a wastewater biosolid hauling proposal from Sabel Mechanical, street and utility design for the South Cedar and Mill Streets CDBG project, and a meter supply proposal. Most items are recommendations or discussions, not final decisions.

• Advancement of Operator in Training employee after probation (recommend to Personnel & Finance)
• Store credit with Tim's Auto Parts for unused part overstock (recommend to Personnel & Finance)
• Disposal of unused/damaged traffic signs (aluminum plate stock) (recommend to Personnel & Finance)
• Wastewater biosolid hauling and disposal proposal from Sabel Mechanical
• Street and utility provisions for South Cedar and Mill Streets CDBG project design

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving reports on parks, the aquatic center, and recreation, and discussing a request from Legion Baseball to waive Discher Park fees. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the fee waiver request being the only substantive action item.

• Request from Legion Baseball to waive Discher Park fees
• Aquatic Center flyer discussion
• Parks, Aquatic Center, and Recreation reports

The Park and Recreation Board approved waiving Discher Park fees for Legion Baseball. They also approved the minutes from the previous meeting and discussed future winter activities and park planning. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from January 12, 2022 (unanimous)
• Waived Discher Park fees for Legion Baseball (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Horicon Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several public safety matters, including EMS personnel, a mobile food vendor ordinance, traffic control on Highway 33, pedestrian crossing signs, and pedestrian counter data. The committee will also consider liquor and operator licenses. This is a regular meeting with both discussion and potential action items.

• Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance discussion
• HWY 33 Traffic Control review
• Pedestrian Traffic Control Signs
• 2021 TRAFx Pedestrian Counters Summary
• Liquor and/or Operator Licenses approval

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council will vote on five ordinances setting 2022 salaries and wages for city employees, fire department, EMS, and election officials. They will also consider authorizing bids for the Athletic Complex storm sewer replacement, approving a fiber optic agreement with Wisconsin Power and Light, and several equipment purchases and disposals.

• Ordinances 2022-01 through 2022-05 setting salaries for DPW, non-represented staff, fire, EMS, and election officials
• Authorization to bid 2022 Athletic Complex Storm Sewer Replacement Project
• Agreement with Wisconsin Power and Light for fiber optic facilities in city right-of-way
• Purchase of John Deere 310SL HL Backhoe Loader and 56KW mobile generator
• December 2021 bills totaling $7,196,939.34

The Common Council unanimously adopted five ordinances setting 2022 salaries and wages for city officials, employees, fire department, EMS, and election officials. The council also approved several purchases and contracts, including a $103,500 backhoe, a $54,622 generator, and a $71,331 play structure. A resident's concern about train whistle noise was discussed but no action was taken.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-01 establishing city employee wages (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-02 establishing official salaries (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-03 fixing fire department compensation (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-04 establishing EMS compensation (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-05 setting election official wages (unanimous)
• Approved $103,500 purchase of John Deere backhoe from Brooks Tractor (unanimous)
• Approved $54,622 purchase of 56KW mobile generator from Cummins (unanimous)
• Denied one-year operator license for Kristina M. Burns (all NAY)

Personnel & Finance Committee

The committee is reviewing proposed 2022 wage ordinances and several equipment acquisitions for city departments. Discussions include infrastructure repairs for the Public Safety Building and updates to the Police Department's records fee schedule.

• Proposed 3% wage increase for DPW, Utility, Non-Represented, Fire, EMS, and Election Officials
• Purchase of John Deere 310SL HL Backhoe Loader for $103,500 (with $14,500 trade-in)
• Partial roof replacement at Public Safety Building with budget range of $325,000 - $389,500
• Purchase of water meters totaling $34,905
• Police Department open records fee schedule including $5.00 per report (up to 5 pages)

The Personnel & Finance Committee unanimously approved all agenda items, including the December 2021 bills totaling $7,196,939.34, a 3% wage increase for several employee groups, and multiple equipment purchases. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved December 2021 bills for $7,196,939.34 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 wage ordinances with 3% increase for DPW, Utility, Non-Represented, Fire, EMS, Election Officials (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of John Deere 310SL HL Backhoe Loader for $103,500 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 56 KW Mobile Generator for Water/Wastewater for $54,622 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Aquatic Center chemical controllers and related equipment for $55,409 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase and installation of replacement play structure at Aquatic Center for $71,331 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of water meters for $34,905 (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of 8 Police Department Glocks and 1991 John Deere 410D Backhoe (unanimous)

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee is meeting to review water system sanitary survey results, an emergency response plan, and wastewater phosphorus results with estimated costs. They will also discuss several equipment purchases that were approved in the 2022 budget, including a backhoe, grit pump, power rake attachment, portable generator, and meter supply. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and public appearances.

• Review Water System Sanitary Survey Results and Actions
• Review Water Utility Emergency Response Planning Document
• Discuss WWTP Phosphorus Results and Estimated MDV Expense
• Discuss Backhoe Proposal as Approved in 2022 Budget
• Discuss Portable Generator Proposal as Approved in 2022 Budget

The Public Works & Development Committee approved three budgeted equipment purchases: a backhoe, a portable generator, and a meter supply proposal. All motions passed unanimously. The committee also reviewed water system survey results, emergency response plans, and discussed raising the spending limit from $1,000 to $5,000, but took no formal action on that discussion.

• Approved backhoe proposal (unanimous)
• Approved portable generator proposal (unanimous)
• Approved meter supply proposal (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 2, 2021 (unanimous)

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, receiving reports on parks, the aquatic center, and recreation, and discussing playground equipment and 2022 goals. No votes on specific items are listed; the agenda is largely discussion and procedural items.

• Discuss playground equipment
• Discuss 2022 goals
• Parks report
• Aquatic Center report
• Recreation report

The Park and Recreation Board approved the November 2021 minutes and discussed several recommendations for the Common Council, including eliminating the $5 early purchase credit for pool passes, extending swimming lessons to 4 sessions, lowering the maximum family members per season pass from 5 to 4, and considering the sale of Rotary Park due to lack of maintenance funding. The board also recommended purchasing Super Splash No. 2 and installation, and discussed ATV trails, bike availability, ice rink upgrades, and DNR property for winter recreation. No formal votes were taken on these recommendations.

• Approved minutes from November 10, 2021 (unanimous)
• Recommended eliminating $5 early purchase credit for pool passes
• Recommended extending swimming lessons to 4 sessions
• Recommended lowering max family members per season pass from 5 to 4
• Recommended considering sale of Rotary Park due to lack of maintenance funding
• Recommended purchasing Super Splash No. 2 and installation
• Set next meeting for February 9, 2022

Public Safety Committee

The Horicon Public Safety Committee is meeting to handle routine business including approving previous minutes, receiving monthly reports, and discussing EMS personnel matters. The committee will also consider approving liquor and/or operator licenses. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions listed.

• EMS Personnel discussion
• Liquor and/or operator license approvals
• Monthly reports review
• Minutes approval from previous meeting

The Public Safety Committee approved the November 2021 minutes and granted a one-year operator license to Holly Koch. A motion to approve a similar license for Kristina Burns failed unanimously. The committee also discussed EMS staffing and funding, a mobile food ordinance, ATV usage, and pedestrian crossing signage, but took no formal action on these items.

• Approved November 9, 2021 minutes (2-0)
• Approved 1-year operator license for Holly Koch (2-0)
• Denied 1-year operator license for Kristina Burns (0-2)

Plan Commission

The Horicon Plan Commission will discuss whether a Type 7 Federal Firearms License (manufacturer of firearms and ammunition) can operate at 313 East Lake Street in the C-1 Central Commercial District. They will also discuss a potential land split of a parcel owned by Darryl Reetz. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and non-action discussion.

• Discussion of Type 7 Federal Firearms License at 313 East Lake Street
• Discussion of potential land split of Parcel #236-1116-0521-004 (Darryl Reetz)
• Approval of minutes from December 6, 2021 meeting
• Non-action discussion

The Plan Commission discussed but took no final action on a Type 7 Federal Firearms License request for 313 East Lake Street, with concerns raised about zoning impacts. They also reviewed a proposed land split of Parcel #236-1116-0521-004 into three parcels, finding no objections and recommending the applicant contact city staff. The meeting was otherwise procedural, approving prior minutes and adjourning.

• Approved minutes of December 6, 2021 meetings (voice vote, no objections)
• Discussed Type 7 Federal Firearms License for 313 East Lake Street; no action taken
• Reviewed land split of Parcel #236-1116-0521-004; no objections, recommended contact with city staff
• Adjourned at 7:25 P.M. (voice vote, no objections)

Library Board

The Horicon Public Library Board is meeting to handle routine reports and discuss ongoing business, including the library's COVID-19 response and activities. The board may enter closed session to review the library director's performance. A new business item proposes reduced printing rates for 2021 tax forms.

• COVID-19 Library Response and Activities discussion
• Director review with possible closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c)
• Proposal for reduced printing rates for 2021 tax forms
• Treasurer's report on bills, petty cash, and transfers

The Horicon Public Library Board approved reducing the black-and-white printing rate to 10 cents per page for federal and state 2021 tax forms through April 18, 2022. They also approved the December meeting minutes, December 2021 transaction and account balances, petty cash balances, and payment of January bills totaling $5,880.22. The meeting was held in a hybrid format with one member absent.

• Approved December 2021 meeting minutes
• Approved December 2021 transaction and account balances
• Approved December 2021 petty cash balances
• Approved payment of January 13, 2021 bills ($4,940.22)
• Approved payment of January 2022 bills ($940.00)
• Approved reducing B/W printing rate to $0.10/page for 2021 tax forms through April 18, 2022

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council will hold a special meeting to act on several items: awarding a demolition contract for 612 South Hubbard Street, purchasing a Pierce pumper fire apparatus, approving surveying services for the Cityview Subdivision Phase 1 preliminary plat, and deciding how to use the city's ARPA funds. The agenda includes public appearances and standard procedural items.

• Bid award for building demolition at 612 South Hubbard Street to Guelig Waste Removal & Demolition LLC for $116,200.00
• Purchase of Pierce Pumper on Pierce Enforcer chassis from Reliant Fire Apparatus, Inc. (base price $634,028.00; $621,402.00 with prepayment discount)
• Cityview Subdivision Phase 1 preliminary plat surveying services proposal from Kunkel Engineering for $8,400.00
• Use of City's ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds

The Common Council approved a $116,200 bid from Guelig Waste Removal & Demolition LLC to raze buildings at 612 South Hubbard Street, despite resident and property owner objections. The council also approved the purchase of a fire pumper for $622,956 and authorized $300,000 in ARPA funds for Cityview Subdivision infrastructure. A surveying services proposal for the subdivision was approved as well.

• Approved $116,200 demolition bid for 612 S. Hubbard St. (5-1)
• Approved $622,956 fire pumper purchase from Reliant Fire Apparatus (unanimous)
• Approved $8,400 surveying services for Cityview Subdivision Phase 1 (4-1)
• Approved $300,000 ARPA funds for Cityview Subdivision infrastructure (5-1)