Horicon public meetings in 2024

Common Council

The Common Council will vote on professional service scopes for water facility projects and a clean water fund application. The body will also consider tax and ambulance invoice write-offs and a permit fee refund for the Horicon Historical Society.

• Scope of Services from MSA Professional Services for 2025 Clean Water Fund Application
• Amendment No. 1 of the WWTF Preliminary Design Project to upgrade design and bidding
• Write-off of delinquent personal property taxes
• Write-off of ambulance invoices and corresponding interest
• Refund of street use permit fees for Horicon Historical Society Ice Cream Social

The Common Council approved a $1.77 million contract amendment for the wastewater treatment facility preliminary design project, along with a $16,000 scope of services for a Clean Water Fund application. It also approved a $50 fee refund to the Horicon Historical Society, wrote off uncollectible ambulance and property tax bills, and approved the November financial statement and bills.

• Approved $1,774,000 WWTF Preliminary Design Project Amendment No. 1 (all AYE)
• Approved $16,000 MSA Scope of Services for 2025 Clean Water Fund Application (all AYE)
• Approved $50 Street Use Permit fee refund to Horicon Historical Society (all AYE)
• Authorized write-off of $3,724.69 ambulance bills plus $133.71 interest (all AYE)
• Authorized write-off of $1,517.93 delinquent personal property tax bills (all AYE)
• Approved November 30, 2024 financial statement (all AYE)
• Approved payment of November 2024 bills totaling $747,786.11 (all AYE)

Park & Recreation Board

The December 16, 2024, meeting of the Horicon Park & Recreation Board has been cancelled. No agenda items, proposals, or decisions are scheduled.

Police & Fire Commission

The Police & Fire Commission will hold a regular meeting with a police chief's report and public comment period. The primary business is a closed session to review sergeant position applications and discuss the police department hiring process.

• Closed session to review sergeant applications under WI Statute 19.85(1)(c)
• Review of police department hiring process
• Police Chief’s Report
• Public appearances limited to 3 minutes per person

The Police and Fire Commission met and approved the October 9, 2024 meeting minutes. Police Chief Aaron Berken provided an update on the Police Department. The commission then voted unanimously to enter closed session to review the Chief's results and applications for the Sergeant position, per Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved October 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned into closed session to review Chief's results and Sergeant applications (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hold a regular meeting on December 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building. Agenda items include a discussion on pedestrian safety, updates from Police, Emergency Management, and EMS departments, and approval of liquor and operator licenses.

• Discussion on pedestrian safety
• Police Department update
• Emergency Management update
• EMS Department updates
• Approve liquor, operator and/or retailer licenses

The committee approved the November 12, 2024 minutes and discussed pedestrian safety, including crosswalks with crossing lights and a portable speed sign. Monthly updates were given by the Police Chief, Emergency Management Director, and EMS Coordinator. No licenses were approved, and no substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals and scheduling.

• Approved November 12, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for January 14, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Plan Commission

This Plan Commission meeting has been cancelled. The agenda states 'NO MEETING,' indicating no business will be conducted. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

Library Board

The Library Board will review financial and statistical reports and discuss library operations. The board is scheduled to address employee holiday appreciation gifts.

• Employee Holiday Appreciation Gift

The Horicon Public Library Board met on December 9, 2024, and approved the November meeting minutes, transaction and account balances, petty cash balances, and bills totaling $7,605.51. The board also authorized the purchase of employee appreciation gifts from Kwik Trip, following library policy. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved November 2024 transaction and account balances
• Approved November 2024 petty cash balances
• Approved November 2024 bills for $7,605.51
• Authorized purchase of employee appreciation gifts from Kwik Trip

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee meeting scheduled for December 5, 2024, was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or voted on.

Common Council

The Common Council will hold public hearings and act on the 2025 budget and tax levy of $2,565,398, and a zoning change from R-1 to R-2 for a 5.72-acre parcel on South Finch Street to allow a 30-unit duplex condominium project. Other actions include approving the 2025 aquatic center operating contract, disposal of old police records, and a fundraising flyer inclusion with tax mailings.

• Adopt 2025 budget with $2,565,398 tax levy (Ordinance 2024-24)
• Rezone 5.72 acres at 200 block S. Finch St. from R-1 to R-2 for 30-unit duplex project (Ordinance 2024-23)
• Approve 2025 Horicon Aquatic Center Operation Contract ($92,625–$96,810 options)
• Dispose of police misdemeanor reports over 10 years old and parking tickets over 5 years old
• Accept donation of Ventrac Tough Cut Mower for Public Works

Park & Recreation Board

The board will discuss rental rates for athletic and baseball fields and compare park rental fees with neighboring communities. The meeting also includes a review of pool contracts and a sign project for My Best Friend’s Trail in River Bend Park.

• Review of athletic and baseball field rental rates
• Comparison of park rental rates with neighboring communities
• Review of pool contracts, including a YMCA collaboration agreement with a $1,500 contract fee
• Horicon Historical Preservation Sign Project for My Best Friend’s Trail (River Bend Park)
• Reimbursement of fees for Horicon Historical Society Street Use Permit

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee will vote on disposing of old police records (misdemeanor reports over 10 years, parking tickets over 5 years) and on allowing a Friends of Horicon Parks fundraising flyer to be included with property tax bill mailings. They will also approve October payables and set the next meeting date, then adjourn into closed session to consider a Memorandum of Understanding with the Horicon Professional Police Association and leasing of public lands.

• Disposal of police misdemeanor reports older than 10 years and parking tickets older than 5 years
• Request to include Friends of Horicon Parks fundraising flyer with property tax bill mailings
• Approval of October payables (no dollar amount listed)
• Closed session to consider an MOU from the Horicon Professional Police Association
• Closed session to consider leasing of public lands

Police & Fire Commission

The November 13, 2024 meeting of the Horicon Police & Fire Commission has been cancelled; no items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss pedestrian safety and fine ordinances. The body will also receive updates from the Police Department and review liquor, operator, and retailer licenses.

• Pedestrian safety discussion
• Discussion on fine ordinances
• Police Department updates
• Approval of liquor, operator, and retailer licenses

Plan Commission

The Horicon Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending to the Common Council a rezoning of approximately 5.723 acres of vacant land in the 200 block of South Finch Street from R-1 Single-Family to R-2 Multi-Family Residential District, requested by the Horicon School District. The Commission will also act on a site plan review for Bulk Fluid Systems' new building on Wrucke Street. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public appearances.

• Rezoning of 5.723 acres at 200 block of South Finch Street from R-1 to R-2 (multi-family), petitioned by Horicon School District
• Site plan review for Bulk Fluid Systems new building on Wrucke Street

Library Board

The board will receive reports from the secretary, treasurer, and director, including a statistical summary and program activity for the 125th Open House. New business includes reviewing a proposed Public Display Policy and a 2025 Work Agreement. A practicum report on collection circulation will also be discussed.

• New Policy – Public Display Policy
• 2025 Work Agreement
• Practicum Report on Collection Circulation
• Treasurer’s Report – Account Balances, Bills, Petty Cash, & Transfers
• Director’s Report including 125th Open House program activity

Public Works & Development Committee

The committee will receive monthly updates on DPW and water/wastewater operations. Members will discuss DPW equipment rates, street maintenance, and wastewater facility updates.

• DPW equipment rates
• Street maintenance
• Wastewater facility updates

Committee of Whole

The Committee of Whole will review the 2025 preliminary budget and formulate it for publication. The proposed budget includes a general fund levy decrease of $25,964 (1.21%) and a debt service levy increase of $5,000 (1.12%), for an overall levy decrease of $20,964 (0.81%). A mill rate decrease of 34.72% is projected due to a citywide revaluation in 2024.

• General Fund budget shows a deficit of $602,845
• Proposed total tax levy of $2,565,398, down $20,964 from 2024
• Expenditure increase of 3.9% makes city eligible for Expenditure Restraint Program
• School Resource Officer Fund projected negative balance of $37,099 at year-end 2024
• Mill rate decrease of 34.72% due to 2024 citywide revaluation

Common Council

The Common Council will decide on a $1.5 million loan to replenish the General Fund used for TID #5 infrastructure. The body is also reviewing several service contracts and a budget request for the local cemetery.

• Resolution 2024-16: $1,500,000 loan for TID #5 infrastructure replenishment
• Request for $9,000 in budgeted funds for Oak Hill Cemetery Association
• 2025 Agreement for Senior Dining Program with Dodge County Human Service & Health Department
• 2025 Stray Animal Contract with the Dodge County Humane Society
• September 2024 bills totaling $7,326,823.01

Park & Recreation Board

The Park & Recreation Board will meet to receive reports on parks, recreation, and the aquatic center. The board will review park rental rates from neighboring communities and receive a fundraising update from Friends of Horicon Parks.

• Review of neighboring community park rental rates
• Friends of Horicon Parks fundraising update
• Report on Co-Ed Pickleball League at Van Brunt with 10 teams signed up
• Report on Homeschool Gym with 30 participants

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee will consider approving a $1.5 million loan application from the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands for replenishing fund balances. Other business includes a $9,000 budgeted funds request from the Oak Hill Cemetery Association, a 2025 agreement for the Senior Dining Program with Dodge County, and a purchase of a chest compression system for EMS. The meeting also includes approval of September payables and routine items.

• BCPL State Trust Fund Loan: $1.5M at 5.25% over 10 years for replenishing fund balances
• Request for $9,000 in budgeted funds from Oak Hill Cemetery Association
• 2025 Agreement for Senior Dining Program with Dodge County Human Services & Health Department
• Purchase of chest compression system for EMS (specific details not provided in agenda)
• Approval of September payables (amount not specified)

Plan Commission

The City of Horicon Plan Commission meeting scheduled for October 14, 2024, was canceled because the applicant withdrew the request for a Conditional Use Permit for a Rest and Rehabilitation Home and Mental Health Treatment Facility. No other business was on the agenda.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit – Rest and Rehabilitation Home: Mental Health Treatment Facility – APPLICATION WITHDRAWN

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit for a Rest and Rehabilitation Home: Mental Health Treatment Facility at 713 Horicon Street, located in an R-2 Residential District. The property has been vacant and the building needs exterior repairs; staff recommends approval based on ordinance requirements. The commission will also approve minutes from the September 9, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing and action on Conditional Use Permit for mental health treatment facility at 713 Horicon Street in R-2 district
• Application fee of $125; applicant: Mental Health Treatment Centers of America, Inc.; property owner: Boros Real Estate LLC
• Building floor area of 33,344 sq ft; parking requirement of 17 spaces met with 33 existing stalls
• Staff review recommends approval, noting property meets ordinance standards
• Property has been vacant for several years and needs building repairs and landscaping

Library Board

The Horicon Public Library Board will meet on October 14, 2024, to consider the 2025 budget, which may involve a closed session under state law for employment, compensation, and performance evaluations. The board will also receive reports from the secretary, treasurer, and director, and consider a new Animal Policy. Other business includes planning for the library's 125th anniversary and reports on programs, technology, and county library planning.

• 2025 Budget discussion with possible closed session for employment and compensation matters
• New Animal Policy under new business
• Library 125th Anniversary planning
• Director's report including statistical summary, internet usage, program activity, and technology
• Treasurer's report on account balances, bills, petty cash, and transfers

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to discuss the hiring process for the Police Department. The meeting also includes time for public appearances.

• Review of Police Department hiring process

Public Safety Committee

The Horicon Public Safety Committee will discuss pedestrian safety and yield to school bus stop signs, receive police department updates, and consider approving liquor, operator, and retailer licenses. The meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

• Discussion on pedestrian safety
• Discussion on yield to school bus stop signs
• Police department updates
• Approval of liquor, operator, and/or retailer licenses
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The Public Safety Committee approved a 2-year operator license for Blake Karsten. They also discussed pedestrian safety measures, including a portable radar speed sign and traffic yielding to school bus stop signs. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2-year operator license for Blake Karsten (unanimous)
• Approved September 9, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to examine the assessment roll and certify corrections of error. The board will hear written objections to property assessments and review requests for notice waivers.

• Certification of assessment roll corrections
• Hearings on written property assessment objections
• Requests for waivers of 48-hour notice of intent to file objection
• Requests for waivers of Board of Review hearings for direct appeal to Circuit Court

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee will meet to receive monthly updates from the Department of Public Works and Water/Wastewater, and will discuss street and sidewalk improvements. No specific projects or dollar amounts are listed. The meeting is primarily procedural with public appearances limited to three minutes per person.

• DPW and Water/Wastewater Monthly Updates
• Street Improvements discussion
• Sidewalk Improvements discussion
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Public appearances (3-minute limit)

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council will hold a public hearing and vote on two zoning ordinances to add definitions for condominium and usable open space and revise multi-family dwelling regulations. The council will also consider a $1.5 million loan application to replenish the general fund used for TID #5 infrastructure, several snow-removal and winter-parking ordinance updates, a certified survey map for a 2-acre parcel at Marshland Crossing, and a school resource officer agreement with the school district.

• Resolution 2024-15: apply for a $1,500,000 loan from the Wisconsin Board of Commissioners of Public Lands to replenish general fund balance used for TID #5 infrastructure
• Public hearing and action on Ordinance 2024-18 and 2024-19: adding condominium and usable open space definitions, and revising R-2 Residential District regulations for multi-family dwellings
• Ordinances 2024-20, 2024-21, 2024-22: updates to snow/ice removal from sidewalks, snow emergency definitions, and winter parking restrictions
• Certified Survey Map to create a 2-acre parcel in Marshland Crossing east of Wrucke Street
• Memorandum of Agreement with Horicon School District for a School Resource Officer program

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council is holding a special meeting to act on two personnel items. They will vote on Ordinance 2024-17, which sets salaries and wages for city officials and employees. They will also act on a vacation leave request from the police chief.

• Act on Ordinance 2024-17 establishing salaries and wages for city officials and employees
• Act on vacation leave for Police Chief

Park & Recreation Board

The Park and Recreation Board will discuss reports on parks, recreation, and the aquatic center, receive an update from Friends of Horicon Parks, and consider three donation requests. The main action item is a proposed modification of park facility rental fees, with current fee schedules listed for reference.

• Donation request for batting cages
• Donation request for an AED at Kiwanis Park
• Donation request for an AED at 1909 Jersey Street building
• Modification of park facility rental fees
• Friends of Horicon Parks fundraising update

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee will vote on a $1.5 million BCPL State Trust Fund loan to replenish city fund balances and a Memorandum of Agreement with the School District of Horicon for a School Resource Officer program. The committee will also approve July payables and set the next meeting date.

• $1,500,000 loan from BCPL at 5.5% over 10 years for replenishing fund balances
• Memorandum of Agreement with School District to maintain a School Resource Officer program
• Approval of July payables

The Personnel & Finance Committee approved the August 15, 2024 minutes, a State Trust Fund Loan Program application, and August payables totaling $2,205,769.24. Discussion was held on updates to the School Resource Officer MOU, but no action was taken on that item.

• Approved August 15, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved BCPL State Trust Fund Loan Program application (unanimous)
• Approved August payables of $2,205,769.24 (unanimous)

Park & Recreation Board

The Park & Recreation Board will meet to review playground recommendations and consider items for the 2025 budget. The meeting includes a period for public appearances limited to three minutes per person.

• Review of playgrounds and recommendations for 2025 Budget
• Consideration of items for 2025 Budget

The Park and Recreation Board reviewed playground equipment options and discussed budget items for 2025. They approved the previous meeting minutes and directed staff to request quotes for playground equipment and surfacing. No final decisions were made on purchases or budget allocations.

• Approved minutes from September 17 regular meeting
• Directed Remy to request quotes on playground equipment
• Directed Vanderhei to request surfacing quotes
• Discussed basketball court upgrade/resurfacing for 2025 budget

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to conduct business and enter a closed session. The primary purpose of the closed session is to review the hiring status of the Police Chief.

• Closed session to review Police Chief hiring status per WI Statute 19.85(1)(c)

The Police and Fire Commission met and voted unanimously to adjourn into closed session to review the hiring status of the Chief of Police position, as permitted by Wisconsin statute. No other substantive decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting.

• Adjourned into closed session to review police chief hiring status (4-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss pedestrian safety, angle parking, and DCERT operations during Halloween. The body will also receive police department updates and act on liquor, operator, and retailer licenses.

• Pedestrian safety discussion
• DCERT during Halloween Trick or Treat hours
• Angle parking
• Tabletop Exercise Update
• Approval of Liquor, Operator and/or Retailer Licenses

Plan Commission

The Horicon Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on recommending a certified survey map (CSM) for Bulk Fluid Systems, located on Wrucke Street in Marshland Crossing, to the Common Council. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public appearances.

• Recommendation to Common Council of Certified Survey Map for Bulk Fluid Systems on Wrucke Street in Marshland Crossing
• Public appearances limited to 3 minutes per individual
• Approval of minutes from August 12, 2024

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss pedestrian safety, angle parking, and DCERT operations during Halloween. The body will also receive updates from the Police Department and consider liquor, operator, and retailer licenses.

• Pedestrian safety discussion
• DCERT during Halloween Trick or Treat hours
• Angle parking
• Police Department Tabletop Exercise update
• Approval of liquor, operator, and retailer licenses

Library Board

The Horicon Public Library Board will meet to discuss the 2025 budget, which may involve a closed session under state law for employment and compensation matters. The board will also receive reports on overdue notice procedures, the library's 125th anniversary planning, and the summer library program. Routine reports from the secretary, treasurer, and director are also on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2025 budget with possible closed session for employment/compensation
• Report on overdue notice procedures
• Planning for library's 125th anniversary
• Summer library program report
• Director's report covering statistics, internet usage, programs, technology, building, staff

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee is meeting to discuss 2025 street projects and monthly utility updates. The body will consider three ordinances regarding sidewalk snow removal and winter parking restrictions.

• Proposed ordinance to allow the Director of Public Works-Utilities to remove snow from sidewalks if owners fail to do so
• Proposed winter parking restriction from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. between December 1 and March 31
• Proposed ordinance defining 'snow event' and authorizing the declaration of snow emergencies
• Proposed ordinance allowing Police Department to cite and remove vehicles violating snow emergency parking rules
• Discussion of 2025 Street Projects

Common Council

The Common Council will act on a resolution supporting a federal grant for rail crossing safety improvements and a professional services agreement for grant administration. The body will also review policies for city bicycle and kayak programs and approve July bills.

• Resolution 2024-14 supporting a Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant application for five rail crossings
• CDBG-PF Grant Administration agreement with MSA Professional Services, Inc. for $29,000 plus $7,000 estimated for Labor Standards
• July 2024 bills totaling $1,255,221.30
• Temporary Class B Retailer's License for Horicon Phoenix Program at Kiwanis Park on September 15, 2024
• Review and action on Marshland Crossing, Gateway, and Business Park signage

Police & Fire Commission

The special meeting of the Police and Fire Commission scheduled for August 21, 2024, was canceled. The original agenda included closed session interviews for a part-time police officer.

• Interviews for Part-Time Police Officer (canceled)

Park & Recreation Board

The board will discuss policies for bicycle and kayak programs and review equipment for 2025. The meeting includes requests for building improvements at 1909 Jersey Street and a review of a band stage for Kiwanis Park.

• Request for venting system ($500) and four large fans ($160) for 1909 Jersey St Building
• Review of Burke Playgrounds for 2025
• Discussion of band stage for Kiwanis Park
• Bicycle and Kayak program policies
• Update on Friends of Horicon Parks funding for a new swing set at Whitty Park

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park & Recreation Board will hear reports on parks, recreation, and the aquatic center, receive a Friends of Horicon Parks fundraising update, and discuss modifying park facility rental fees. They will also review signage and policies for a bicycle program and a kayak program, and consider requests for a venting system and four large fans at the 1909 Jersey Street building. Other items include reviewing Burke Playgrounds for 2025 and a band stage for Kiwanis Park.

• Modification of park facility rental fees (added item #9 on amended agenda)
• Signage request for bicycle program
• Bicycle program policy
• Kayak program policy and kayak station
• Request for installation of venting system and four large fans at 1909 Jersey Street building

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee will discuss a professional services agreement for CDBG grant administration. The body will also review July payables.

• Professional Services Agreement with MSA Professional Services, Inc. for CDBG 24-10 Grant Administration
• Lump sum fee of $29,000 for Grant Administration work
• Estimated fee of $7,000 for Labor Standards
• Review of July Payables

Common Council

The Common Council is holding a special meeting to act on a single item. The body will decide whether to accept a donation of park playground equipment.

• Acceptance of playground equipment donation for Discher Park from the Friends of the Horicon Parks

Police & Fire Commission

This meeting of the Horicon Police and Fire Commission was cancelled; no business was conducted or discussed.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is discussing the implementation of zero-cost bicycle and kayak rental programs funded by private donations. The body will also consider an update to the direct sellers permit ordinance and review pedestrian safety measures.

• Proposed Bicycle Program Policy for a fleet of up to 30 bicycles at Discher, Bowling Green, and River Bend Parks
• Proposed Kayak Program Policy for a fleet of up to 8 kayaks at Bowling Green Park
• Proposed update to Chapter 266 Ordinance regarding Direct Sellers Permit prohibited practices
• Discussion of a FAST-12T portable radar sign for residential speed control
• Approval of liquor, operator, and retailer licenses

Library Board

The Horicon Public Library Board will hear reports from the secretary, treasurer, and director, and discuss the 2025 budget. The board may adjourn into closed session under Wisconsin statute for consideration of employment, promotion, compensation, and performance evaluations. Other items include staff recognition, the library's 2025 calendar, and planning for the library's 125th anniversary. No specific dollar amounts or rezonings are on the agenda.

• 2025 Budget discussion with possible closed session for compensation evaluations
• Treasurer's report on account balances, bills, petty cash, and transfers
• Director's report covering statistics, programming, technology, building, and staff
• Past staff recognition item
• Library 125th anniversary planning

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will consider recommending zoning code updates regarding definitions and R-2 Residential District regulations to the Council. The body will also act on a site plan review for a building remodel and addition at 407 Lake Street.

• Site plan review for Arandas Mexican Grill 2 LLC at 407 Lake Street for a 82’ x 25’ building remodel/addition
• Proposed zoning code changes to include definitions for 'condominium' and 'usable open space'
• Proposed repeal and recreation of Section 600-19 regarding R-2 Residential District regulations
• R-2 District proposal including 10,000 square foot minimum lot area for multifamily dwellings
• R-2 District proposal for a maximum principal building height of 35 feet

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear public appearances, and then adjourn into closed session under Wisconsin statute to conduct interviews for the position of Police Chief. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Closed session to interview candidates for Police Chief per WI Statute 19.85(1)(c)
• Interim Police Chief Dan Furseth and Fire Chief Mark Tesch are attending
• Meeting at Public Safety Building Conference Room, 5:45 p.m.

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee will meet on August 1, 2024 to discuss routine items including sidewalk maintenance and DPW/water wastewater updates. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and a public comment period.

• Sidewalk maintenance discussion
• DPW and Water/Wastewater monthly updates
• Public appearances limited to 3 minutes per individual
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee is meeting to enter a closed session. The purpose of the session is to discuss a Police Department Union grievance.

• Closed session regarding Police Department Union grievance per WI Stats. 19.85(1)(e)

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will meet to review the annual reports for Tax Incremental Districts #4, #5, and #6. The board will also act on the minutes from the July 19, 2023 meeting.

• Review of Annual Report for Tax Incremental District #4
• Review of Annual Report for Tax Incremental District #5
• Review of Annual Report for Tax Incremental District #6
• Action on July 19, 2023 meeting minutes

Common Council

The Common Council will hold public hearings on a liquor license for Arandas Mexican Grill 2 and the Discher Park Master Plan 2024, then vote on issuing up to $2,730,000 in general obligation promissory notes for street projects, a DPW truck, and fire equipment. Other actions include adopting the park master plan, approving a beer garden application, and various routine items.

• Public hearing and action on Class 'B' liquor license for Arandas Mexican Grill 2 at 407 E. Lake Street
• Public hearing and adoption of Discher Park Master Plan 2024 (Resolution 2024-10)
• Issue $2,730,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes for streets, DPW truck, and fire equipment (Resolution 2024-11)
• Ordinance 2024-16 updating pruning and nuisance abatement codes
• Beer garden application for 305 Mill Street by Blue Heron Landing, LLC

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board will discuss playground equipment options for Discher and Whitty Parks (with list prices from $22,493 to $98,253), a donation of seven bikes to the Bicycle Program, and proposed modifications to the Aquatic Center Transferable Pool Pass Policy. The board will also review the Discher Park Master Plan, a request from Marshview Ministries for waived fees at 1909 Jersey Street, and a request from the Horicon School District to use River Bend Park.

• Discher Park Master Plan review and playground equipment discussion (list prices up to $98,253)
• Whitty Park playground equipment discussion (list prices up to $51,359)
• Donation of seven bikes to the Bicycle Program and proposed policy revisions
• Modifications to the Aquatic Center Transferable Pool Pass Policy, including library pass options
• Marshview Ministries request for waived fees for 1909 Jersey Street building

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee will discuss a preliminary design contract for the Wastewater Treatment Facility upgrade. The body will also review funding for compost grinding and personnel advancement for a water/wastewater employee.

• WWTF Upgrade Preliminary Design contract with MSA Professional Services, Inc. for $244,500
• Funding for compost grinding
• Advancement of Water/Wastewater III employee
• Review of June payables

Public Works & Development Committee

The committee will review monthly updates for DPW and water/wastewater services. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the wastewater facilities plan and a preliminary design services agreement. Additionally, members will receive an update on a filter pilot test.

• Traffic control sign/light on East Lake Street
• Wastewater facilities plan updates regarding DNR
• Preliminary design services agreement discussion
• Filter pilot test update
• DPW and water/wastewater monthly updates

Police & Fire Commission

The Horicon Police and Fire Commission meeting scheduled for July 10, 2024, is cancelled. There are no items listed on the agenda.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will address pedestrian safety, speed wave enforcement, and police department updates. The committee will also consider approvals for liquor, operator, and/or retailer licenses.

• Approval of liquor, operator, and/or retailer licenses
• Pedestrian safety
• Speed wave enforcement
• Police department updates

Plan Commission

The Horicon Plan Commission will meet to review a recommendation to the Council regarding a certified survey map for properties at 404 and 406 Michael Fitz Lane. The commission will also act on the minutes from the June 10, 2024, meeting.

• Recommendation to Council on Certified Survey Map for 404/406 Michael Fitz Lane
• Approval of June 10, 2024, meeting minutes

Police & Fire Commission

The commission will review the job posting for the Chief of Police for approval. The body will also enter a closed session to discuss promoting an individual to fill an open patrol position.

• Review and approval of Chief of Police job posting
• Closed session to review promotion for an open patrol position

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council will consider rezoning approximately 8 acres in Cityview from agricultural to residential use to permit the construction of 16 homes. The council will also review several liquor license applications and a resolution to create a Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA). Additionally, the agenda includes financial reports and committee updates.

• Zoning change for Cityview parcels to allow 16 single-family homes
• Issuance of Class 'A' and 'B' liquor licenses for local businesses
• Resolution creating a Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA)
• Acceptance of 2023 financial statements from Baker Tilly US, LLP
• Approval of April 2024 bills totaling $1,605,136.08

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council is holding a special meeting to act on a temporary Class “B” beer license application for the Horicon American Legion Baseball.

• Temporary Class “B” Beer License for Horicon American Legion Baseball

Park & Recreation Board

The board will discuss a new policy governing future free-use equipment programs, such as the bike and kayak initiative. The meeting also includes several donation requests for park signs and plants. Additionally, members will address a request from Iron Ridge Library to purchase an additional pool pass.

• Donation requests for replacement signs at Whitty Park, Bowling Green Park, and Discher Park
• Request for wildflower and prairie plant donations for River Bend Park
• Discussion of the Discher Park Master Plan
• Review of policy for future free-use equipment initiatives
• Request by Iron Ridge Library to purchase a second transferable pool pass (up to $175.00)

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee will review several financial items, including a $40,860.11 invoice for School Resource Officer services from 2023. The committee will also consider a request from the Oak Hill Cemetery Association to distribute $9,000 in budgeted funds.

• Review of $40,860.11 School Resource Officer invoice for 2023 services
• Oak Hill Cemetery Association request for distribution of $9,000 in budgeted funds
• Shredding service agreement for the Police Department with Stericycle
• Bid tabulation for Discher Park Dance Hall demolition

Tree Board

The Horicon Tree Board will meet to review proposed changes to the city's tree and shrub ordinance and arboricultural specifications. The meeting also includes reviewing tree removal appeals and reports from the City Forester and DPW/Utility Supervisor.

• Tree Removal Appeals
• Changes to Tree and Shrubs Ordinance 500-9
• Review of Arboricultural Specifications
• DPW/Utility Supervisor's Report
• City Forester Report

Police & Fire Commission

The Horicon Police and Fire Commission has no meeting scheduled for June 12, 2024. The provided agenda contains only a notice of no meeting.

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council has called a special meeting for June 11, 2024. The agenda is limited to an adjournment into a closed session regarding the employment, compensation, or performance evaluation of public employees.

• Closed session regarding employee employment, compensation, or performance evaluation

Public Safety Committee

The committee will discuss pedestrian safety and speed wave enforcement. The agenda also includes police department updates and the approval of liquor, operator, and retailer licenses.

• Discussion on pedestrian safety
• Speed Wave Enforcement discussion
• Police Department updates
• Approval of liquor, operator, and/or retailer licenses

Library Board

The Horicon Public Library Board will conduct officer elections and confirm a new hire. The board will also discuss telephone and fax services and consider the 2025 budget.

• Officer elections
• Telephone and fax services discussion
• 2025 budget considerations
• New hire confirmation
• Treasurer's report on account balances and bills

Plan Commission

The commission will review proposed updates to the zoning code for condominiums and multi-family residential developments. They will also consider a recommendation to the Common Council to re-zone approximately 8.036 acres of vacant land in Cityview from agricultural/open space to single-family residential.

• Proposed zoning code changes for condos and multi-family residential
• Re-zoning recommendation for parcels 236-1115-0143-080, 236-1115-0142-026, and 236-1115-0142-027
• Re-zoning of ~8.036 acres in Cityview from A-O to R-1 district

Public Works & Development Committee

The Horicon Public Works & Development Committee has no meeting scheduled for June 6, 2024. The agenda contains only boilerplate notice and states 'NO MEETING'.

Board of Review

The meeting consists of procedural items including the election of a chairman and vice-chairman. Because the 2024 Assessment Roll is incomplete due to a city revaluation, the board will adjourn until October 9, 2024.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Vice-Chairman
• Adjournment to October 9, 2024

Common Council

The Common Council will hold public hearings regarding special assessments for improvements to Juneau, Nebraska, and Centre Streets. The agenda also includes discussions on wastewater treatment facility upgrades and various liquor license applications. Additionally, the council will act on street maintenance bids and a chicken coop ordinance.

• Special assessments for Juneau, Nebraska, and Centre Street improvements
• Public hearing on Wastewater Treatment Facilities (WWTF) plan upgrades
• Ordinance No. 2024-14 regarding chicken coop floor area and height
• Bids for the Juneau/Nebraska/Centre Street Reconstruction Project
• April 2024 city bills totaling $1,932,759.59

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will hold a closed session to conduct interviews for the Chief of Police position, as permitted by Wisconsin law. The meeting includes only procedural items: call to order, roll call, closed session, and adjournment.

• Closed session to interview police chief candidates per WI Statute 19.85(1)(c)

Park & Recreation Board

The Park and Recreation Board will hold a public hearing and discuss the Discher Park Master Plan, consider a Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Areas (DORA) ordinance, and review the 2025 playgrounds budget. Other items include requests to waive rental fees and place a banner at 1909 Jersey Street, a donation of a sign at Bowling Green Park, and participation in Free Fishing Weekend.

• Public hearing for Discher Park Master Plan
• DORA (Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Areas) ordinance discussion
• Playgrounds 2025 budget review
• Request to waive rental fees for 1909 Jersey Street building
• Donation of sign at Bowling Green Park by Friends of Horicon Parks

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Horicon Personnel & Finance Committee will meet to review the Police Chief's salary and proposed updates to the city's trees and shrubs ordinance. The committee is also scheduled to consider a purchase for phosphorus removal chemicals and review April payables.

• Police Chief salary discussion
• Proposed changes to Chapter 500 (Trees and Shrubs) ordinance
• Purchase of phosphorus removal chemical
• Review of April payables

Urban Goose Management Team

The Urban Goose Management Team will discuss the city's goose population and consider a recommendation on a depredation permit. The meeting includes routine items such as approving previous minutes and public appearances.

• Discussion of geese population in the city
• Action on a depredation permit recommendation

Plan Commission

At its May 13 meeting, the Horicon Plan Commission will review a proposed land split for the Donald Hackbarth Trust in the Town of Hubbard and vote on a site plan for campus improvements at Horicon School District (841 Gray Street). Land divisions establish new property boundaries and future development rights, while school district projects update local facilities. The commission will also approve January minutes and elect a vice chairman.

• Proposed land split for Donald Hackbarth Trust in the Town of Hubbard (PINs #022-1116-1723-000, #022-1116-1811-002, #022-1116-1812-003)
• Site plan review for a 36’ x 56’ accessory storage building addition and scoreboard replacement at Horicon School District, 841 Gray Street
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 8, 2024
• Election of Plan Commission vice chairman

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will elect a President, Vice President, and Secretary, then review the sworn officer hiring process and set a date and time for the Police Chief interview. The meeting will adjourn into closed session to review peer chief interview results and interview questions under state statute.

• Election of President, Vice President, and Secretary
• Review of sworn officer hiring process
• Setting Police Chief interview date and time
• Closed session to review peer chief interview results and interview questions

Police & Fire Commission

The Horicon Police & Fire Commission will meet to approve minutes, review the sworn officer hiring process, and set a date for Police Chief interviews. The meeting will then adjourn into closed session to review peer chief interview results and finalize interview questions, per state statute.

• Review Sworn Officer Hiring Process
• Set Police Chief Interview Date and Time
• Closed session to review peer chief interview results and PFC interview questions (WI Statute 19.85(1)(c))

Tree Board

The Horicon Tree Board is meeting to discuss arboricultural specifications and tree removal appeals. The agenda includes reports from the city forester and the DPW/utility supervisor, as well as public comments and approval of previous minutes.

• Discussion of arboricultural specifications
• Tree removal appeals
• City forester report
• DPW/utility supervisor's report

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss pedestrian safety, a speed sign on E. Lake St., chicken coop size requirements, and neighborhood block party plans. They will also hear police department updates and consider liquor and operator license approvals.

• Discussion of pedestrian safety measures
• Speed sign discussion for E. Lake St.
• Chicken coop size requirements under Chapter 212
• Neighborhood block party planning
• Police department updates and liquor/operator license approvals

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee is meeting to review monthly DPW and water/wastewater reports and to discuss several public works items, including parking on Center Street, removal of an island in the Mill Street parking lot, and a railing for 1909 Jersey Street. No final votes are listed; these are discussion items on the agenda.

• Parking on Center Street
• Removal of island - Mill Street parking lot
• Railing for 1909 Jersey Street
• DPW and Water/Wastewater monthly reports
• Public appearances limited to 3 minutes per person

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to approve previous minutes, hear public comments, and review the sworn officer hiring process. The commission will then adjourn into closed session to formulate questions for upcoming chief of police interviews.

• Review of sworn officer hiring process
• Closed session to formulate questions for chief of police interviews per WI Statute 19.85(1)(c)

Common Council

The Council will vote on a CDBG grant application to fund East Walnut and North Cedar street reconstruction. They will also review an assessment report for the Juneau, Nebraska, and Centre Street project. Additionally, the council will decide on ordinance changes regarding lawn length and noxious weeds.

• Public hearing on CDBG application for East Walnut and North Cedar streets
• Review of Juneau/Nebraska/Centre Street reconstruction assessment report
• Ordinance No. 2024-13 regarding lawn length and noxious weeds
• Grant applications for building improvements at 305 Mill Street
• March 2024 bills totaling $2,997,386.40

Committee of Whole

The Committee of Whole is meeting for an orientation session with City Attorney Doug Plier. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, roll call, orientation, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Orientation with City Attorney Doug Plier

Common Council

The meeting is an organizational session to swear in the incoming Mayor and Alderpersons. The Council will elect a President and a member to the Plan Commission. Additionally, the Mayor will make appointments to various city officials, committees, and boards.

• Swearing in of incoming Mayor and Alderpersons
• Election of Council President and Plan Commission member
• Mayor's appointments to standing committees and city officials
• Mayor's appointments to various boards, commissions, and committees
• Action on Resolution 2024-03 regarding public depositories

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Horicon Personnel & Finance Committee will meet to review a request to dispose of various obsolete public records from the City Clerk-Treasurer’s Office. The agenda also includes a review of March payables and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Disposal of obsolete public records, including election materials and payroll reports
• Review of March payables

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will hold a closed session to review applications for the Police Chief position, including essay questions, and to set interview times for the panel and commission. The meeting also includes routine items like approving previous minutes and public appearances.

• Closed session to review Police Chief applications and essay questions
• Set interview times for the Chiefs Panel and Police & Fire Commission
• Public appearances limited to 3 minutes per person

Library Board

The Horicon Public Library Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will hear reports from the secretary, treasurer, and director, covering account balances, bills, program activity, and technology. They will also discuss unfinished business, including National Library Week and a report on overdue notice procedures.

• Treasurer's report on account balances, bills, petty cash, and transfers
• Director's report covering statistics, internet usage, programs, and building
• Discussion of National Library Week (April 7-13)
• Report on overdue notice procedures

Tree Board

The Horicon Tree Board will meet to approve prior minutes, hear public comments, and receive the DPW report. The board will discuss arboricultural specifications and hear appeals regarding tree removals. The city forester will also provide a report before the next meeting is set.

• Public appearances limited to 3 minutes per person
• DPW/Utility Supervisor's report
• Discussion of arboricultural specifications
• Hearing of tree removal appeals (amended agenda item #7)
• City forester report

Plan Commission

This notice confirms that the Horicon Plan Commission will not meet on April 8, 2024. The posted agenda contains no business items and states "NO MEETING." This is a procedural cancellation with no votes or public hearings scheduled.

• No substantive items are listed; the agenda explicitly states "NO MEETING".

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee will meet to discuss the removal and temporary covering of a press box. The committee will also review a noxious weed ordinance and receive updates on DPW, water, and wastewater services.

• Removal of Press Box
• Press Box Temporary Covering
• Noxious Weed Ordinance
• DPW Update
• Water/Wastewater Update

Public Safety Committee

The Horicon Public Safety Committee will meet on April 3, 2024, to discuss pedestrian safety, receive police department updates, and consider liquor license applications. The meeting includes public appearances and approval of previous minutes.

• Pedestrian Safety discussion
• Police Department Updates
• Approve Liquor, Operator and/or Retailer Licenses

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board will consider multiple requests from the Horicon Phoenix Program for use of Kiwanis Park and Bowling Green Park, including a farmers market, concert series, and special events. The board will also discuss a request to waive rental fees for Discher Park baseball field by American Legion Baseball, a request to waive rental fees for the 1909 Jersey Street building, and set a public hearing on the Discher Park Master Plan. The agenda includes several other park-related reports and updates.

• American Legion Baseball request to waive rental fees for Discher Park Baseball Field
• Horicon Phoenix Program requests to use Kiwanis Park for farmers market, concert series, and a farm-to-table dinner in September
• Horicon Phoenix Program request to use Bowling Green Park for the Rock River Itty Bitty Boat Race in August
• Discussion of Discher Park Master Plan and setting a public hearing/input session
• Mary Doughty and Jerry Voy request to waive rental fees for the 1909 Jersey Street building

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council will vote on several items affecting local services and infrastructure. Decisions include approving February 2024 bills totaling $2,593,425.26 to fund municipal operations, reviewing plans for the Juneau/Nebraska/Centre Street Reconstruction Project that may temporarily alter traffic patterns, and adopting Ordinance No. 2024-12 to set all-terrain vehicle speed limits on city streets. The council will also act on multiple permits, park rules, and service contracts.

• Approve February 2024 bills totaling $2,593,425.26 and financial statements
• Review plans and authorize bidding for the Juneau/Nebraska/Centre Street Reconstruction Project
• Act on Ordinance No. 2024-12 setting all-terrain vehicle speed limits to posted city limits
• Vote on a beer garden application for Rock River Tap at 110 West Lake Street
• Award contracts for water meters ($51,995), aquatic center chemicals, and demolition engineering

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council is holding a special meeting to consider the Wastewater Treatment Facilities Plan, which will be presented by MSA. The council will also set the date and time for the March Common Council meeting. The meeting is being held via Zoom.

• Presentation of Wastewater Treatment Facilities Plan by MSA
• Action on Wastewater Treatment Facilities Plan
• Action on date/time of March Common Council meeting

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Horicon Personnel & Finance Committee will meet on March 18, 2024, to discuss several infrastructure items. The agenda includes reviewing contracts for water meters, street overlays, and the aquatic center.

• Purchase of 2024 water meters totaling $51,995.00
• $5,140 engineering contract for the 2024 Mill & Overlay Project
• 2024 Aquatic Center chemical contract
• Dance Hall demolition engineering and environmental contract

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to review applications for the police chief position, set interview dates, and prepare questions for candidates. This discussion will occur in closed session under Wisconsin statute. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public appearances.

• Closed session to review police chief applications per WI Statute 19.85(1)(c)
• Set interview dates and questions for police chief candidates
• Public appearances limited to 3 minutes per individual

Library Board

The Horicon Public Library Board is meeting to discuss routine reports and act on several policy items. The board will consider updating the circulation policy and revising overdue notice procedures, as well as reducing service for staff meetings in May and June. They will also review city ordinances on theft of library material and library board revisions, and plan for National Library Week.

• Update Circulation Policy and Revise Overdue Notice Procedures
• Reduction of Service for Staff Meetings in May and June
• City Ordinances §424-21 (Theft of Library Material) and §19-2 (Library Board Revisions)
• National Library Week, April 7-13
• Treasurer's Report on account balances, bills, petty cash, and transfers

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council is holding a special meeting via Zoom to consider the mayor's appointment to the Police & Fire Commission. The agenda includes only the appointment and adjournment, with no other business listed.

• Mayor's appointment to the Police & Fire Commission
• Council action on the appointment

Plan Commission

The agenda contains no items for discussion or action. The notice indicates there is no meeting.

Public Works & Development Committee

The committee will meet to review updates on city infrastructure. Discussions will focus on the maintenance of sidewalks and pavement, as well as updates from the DPW and water/wastewater services.

• Sidewalk maintenance
• Pavement maintenance
• DPW update
• Water/Wastewater update

Tree Board

The Horicon Tree Board will meet to discuss the 2024 tree planting plan and Arbor Day 2024. A major item is the review and discussion of the proposed City of Horicon Memorial Tree Program, which includes an application process, donation framework, and designated planting locations. The board will also hear reports from the DPW/Utility Supervisor and the City Forester.

• Discussion of the 2024 Tree Planting plan
• Review of the City of Horicon Memorial Tree Program and its application
• Arbor Day 2024 planning
• DPW/Utility Supervisor's Report
• City Forester Report

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board will discuss and potentially act on a proposed policy exempting five local organizations from concession-stand rental fees at Discher Park and River Bend Park, and will hear an introduction to LR Limbic Play Products for playground equipment. Other items include a fundraising update from Friends of Horicon Parks, a Lions Club request for signage at the dog park, a Kiwanis request to upgrade a refrigerator at Kiwanis Park Building, and the Discher Park Master Plan.

• Proposed Horicon Park Concession Rental Exemption Policy exempts Horicon High School, Horicon Legion, Horicon Athletic Association, Horicon Booster Club, and Horicon Mallards from concession-stand rental fees at Discher Park and River Bend Park
• Introduction to LR Limbic Play Products for playground equipment
• Horicon Lions Club request for signage at Horicon Dog Park
• Horicon Kiwanis request to upgrade refrigerator in Kiwanis Park Building
• Discher Park Master Plan discussion

Common Council

The Common Council will consider several items including library code updates and park rental rates. The agenda includes an agreement for preliminary engineering services for the East Walnut and North Cedar Street reconstruction project. The council will also review requests from the Horicon Historical Society regarding use of River Bend Park.

• $84,870 engineering services agreement for East Walnut & North Cedar Street
• Ordinance updates regarding Library Board quorum and library material theft
• Rental rate changes for concession buildings in Discher Park and River Bend Park
• Security camera system upgrade for the Public Safety Building
• Refurbishment of the 1996 Pierce Quantum Aerial

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee will meet to review several infrastructure and policy items. Discussions include a $537,793.00 estimate for refurbishing a 1996 Pierce Quantum Aerial fire truck and various security camera system upgrades for the police and fire departments.

• $537,793.00 estimate for refurbishment of 199/6 Pierce Quantum Aerial
• Disposal of Municipal Court records from 2015-2017
• $25,043.25 estimate for Police Department CCTV replacement
• $5,653.37 estimate for Fire Department CCTV replacement
• New policy for Horicon Aquatic Center sponsored events and free pool days

Police & Fire Commission

The Horicon Police and Fire Commission has canceled its February 14, 2024 meeting. No items were discussed or decided.

Library Board

The Horicon Public Library Board is meeting to handle routine reports and discuss several operational items. They will review city ordinances on theft of library materials and library board revisions, set a printing rate for city ordinances, plan National Library Week, and consider an emergency closing policy. The board will also review the 2023 annual report and library system affirmation statement.

• Review of City Ordinance §424-21 (Theft of Library Material) and §19-2 (Library Board Revisions)
• Set printing rate for city ordinances
• Plan National Library Week (April 7-13)
• Discuss emergency closing policy
• Review 2023 annual report and library system affirmation statement

Police & Fire Commission

The Horicon Police & Fire Commission met on February 7, 2024, to interview candidates for the Interim Police Chief position. Following the interviews, the commission adjourned into a closed session to formulate duties and compensation for the role.

• Interview candidates for Interim Police Chief Position per WI Statute 19.85(1)(c)
• Adjourn into Closed Session to Formulate Duties, Compensation

Common Council

The Common Council will meet in a closed session to determine the financial terms for an interim police chief. This meeting is designated as a special council meeting.

• Establishment of financial parameters for an interim police chief

Park & Recreation Board

The Park and Recreation Board will discuss multiple requests from the Horicon Historical Society for the 2024 Living History Days event, including use of River Bend Park, display of weapons, horses, and a fee waiver. The board will also receive updates on parks, the aquatic center, recreation, and the Friends of Horicon Parks fundraising effort.

• Horicon Historical Society's request to use River Bend Park for 2024 Living History Days
• Request to display and demonstrate artillery, old vehicles, tomahawks, and bow and arrows
• Request to carry and discharge weapons in River Bend Park as part of Living History Days
• Request to place a banner in River Bend Park for Living History Days
• Request to waive rental fees for River Bend Park for Living History Days

Police & Fire Commission

The Horicon Police & Fire Commission will meet to review previous meeting minutes, set the next meeting date, and then adjourn into closed session to interview candidates for the interim police chief position and discuss duties and compensation.

• Interview candidates for Interim Police Chief position
• Closed session per WI Statute 19.85(1)(c) to formulate duties and compensation
• Review and approve previous meeting minutes
• Set next meeting date

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee will meet to discuss the Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Plan and snow removal. The body will also review the lawn mowing and weed ordinance. Updates will be provided regarding the DPW and water/wastewater services.

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Plan
• Snow removal
• Lawn Mowing/Weed Ordinance
• DPW Update
• Water/Wastewater Update

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will hold a special meeting to review minutes, interview candidates for interim police chief, and then adjourn into closed session to discuss duties and compensation.

• Interview candidates for interim police chief position
• Closed session per WI Statute 19.85(1)(c) to formulate duties and compensation

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council will meet to act on several ordinances establishing salaries and compensation for city officials, employees, and the fire department. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a new liquor license at 110 West Lake Street.

• Public hearing for Rock River Tap LLC Class 'B' liquor license (110 West Lake Street)
• Ordinances establishing salaries for DPW, Water, Wastewater, and non-represented employees
• Ordinance fixing compensation for the Horicon Fire Department and EMS employees
• Ordinance amending stop sign locations at Cityview and Golf Club Road
• Acceptance of a donation from the Horicon Lions Club for a dog park in River Bend Park

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will review previous meeting minutes and set the date for their next meeting. A closed session is scheduled to formulate duties, compensation, and create a candidate list to interview for the interim police chief position.

• Closed session to discuss interim police chief duties and compensation
• Creation of candidate list for interim police chief interviews

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee will discuss proposed 2024 wage ordinances for city employees, fire department members, and EMS staff. The meeting also includes a review of building, occupancy, and zoning permit fees.

• Review of 2024 wage ordinances for various city positions
• Discussion of Building, Occupancy, and Zoning Permit Fees
• Proposed Taser purchase from Axon Enterprise, Inc. totaling $36,398.40
• Review of City and Horicon School District monthly radio broadcast via WBEV
• Closed session to consider leasing of public lands

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council is holding a special meeting to vote on several items: engineering services for the Juneau/Nebraska/Center Street reconstruction project, the purchase of a 2025 Peterbilt 548 truck, related equipment (swap loader, Henderson brine system, plow, wing), and phosphorus removal chemical (FX300). No dollar amounts are listed in the agenda. The meeting is being held via Zoom.

• Act on Juneau/Nebraska/Center Street Reconstruction Project Engineering Services
• Act on Purchase of 2025 Peterbilt 548 Truck
• Act on Purchase of Swap Loader/Henderson Brine System/Plow/Wing for 2025 Peterbilt 548 Truck
• Act on Purchase of Phosphorus Removal Chemical (FX300)

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board will meet to discuss routine reports on parks, the aquatic center, and recreation programs. Key items include setting board priorities for 2024, reviewing playground updates, and scheduling a special meeting for a winter sale of playgrounds. The agenda also includes a fundraising update from Friends of Horicon Parks and the Memorial Tree Program.

• Set Park Board Priorities for 2024
• Review Playground Updates
• Set a special meeting date/time for Winter Sale Playgrounds
• Friends of Horicon Parks Fundraising Update
• Memorial Tree Program discussion

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission agenda states that there is no meeting on this date. The notice was posted on January 10, 2024, and lists attendees and contact information for the chair.

• Meeting cancelled; no items scheduled

Public Safety Committee

The Horicon Public Safety Committee will meet on January 9, 2024, to discuss and potentially act on several ordinance modifications, including ATV/UTV rules, a dog bite ordinance, and a downtown outdoor refreshment area. The committee will also receive police department updates and consider pedestrian safety and parking on East Lake Street.

• ATV/UTV ordinance modification
• Dog bite ordinance discussion
• Downtown outdoor refreshment area ordinance
• Pedestrian safety discussion
• Parking on East Lake Street discussion

Library Board

The Horicon Public Library Board is meeting to handle routine reports and several action items. The board will consider reduced printing rates for 2023 tax forms, set the Hoopla digital service budget, review a city ordinance on theft of library materials, and update the circulation policy. Public comment is invited.

• Reduced printing rates for 2023 tax forms
• Hoopla budget
• City ordinance §424-21 on theft of library material
• Circulation policy update
• Treasurer's report on account balances, bills, petty cash, transfers

Plan Commission

The Horicon Plan Commission will meet to consider recommendations for the preliminary and final plats of the Cityview 3 Addition. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the September 11, 2023, session.

• Recommendation of Preliminary Cityview 3 Addition Plat to Common Council
• Recommendation of Final Cityview 3 Addition Plat to Common Council

Public Works & Development Committee

The agenda for the January 4, 2023, meeting of the Public Works & Development Committee states there is no meeting.