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February 15, 2005 Meeting Minutes

Mayor Jeanquart called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. whereas the Pledge of Allegiance was recited followed by meditation.

Joe Reid, Dominion, appeared before the Council and reported that the Public Service Commission will be reconsidering their request for purchasing the Kewaunee Nuclear Plant. Accordingly, the City will be resubmitting a previously adopted resolution supporting the sale transfer to the Governor and State Legislative Delegation.

The Council received a letter from Dave Pelishek Sanitation and Mayor Jeanquart referred it to the Public Works Committee.

Mayor Jeanquart read District 2 Alderman Jim Abrahamson’s letter of resignation from the Council effective March 1, 2005 due to him moving out of his district. On behalf of the Council, Mayor Jeanquart expressed gratitude for serving the community.

Police Chief Frank Salentine presented to the Council the 2004 Annual Police Report.

Fire Chief Greg Hlinak presented to the Council the 2004 Annual Fire Report.

Interim Ambulance Director Dennis Grulkowski presented to the Council the 2004 Annual Ambulance Report..

Building Inspector Angoli presented to the Council the 2004 Building Inspector Report.

The Council received the Finance Committee minutes of January 10, 2005.

Abrahamson moved and Blaha seconded to approve the issuance of Operator’s Licenses as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.

Abrahamson moved and Crabb seconded to approve the issuance of a Temporary Class "B" Retailer’s License to Holy Rosary, February 18 & March 18, 2005, Fish Dinners. Motion carried unanimously.

Abrahamson moved and Schroeder seconded to approve the purchase of a 2005 Horton Ambulance from 5 Alarm Fire and Safety Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $119,424. Upon a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.

Abrahamson moved and Blaha seconded to approve financing of $253,131 by entering into a 5 year Lease/Purchase Agreement with Oshkosh Capital for the acquisition of the Pierce 100' Aerial Ladder Truck, annual payments of $57,051.90. Upon a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.

Abrahamson moved and Blaha seconded to approve the January 2005 Accounts Payable in the amount of $1,077,856.42. Upon a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.

The Council received the Public Works minutes of January 10 & 26, 2005.

Schneider moved and Schroeder seconded to approve the engineering agreement with Ayres Associates for 2005 Public Works Improvement Projects. Motion carried unanimously.

The Council received the Public Property Committee minutes of February 2, 2005.

Vollenweider moved and Crabb seconded to approve a 3 year lease of the "East Finger Property" to Linda Kleiman in the amount of $350 per year. Motion carried unanimously.

The Council received the Personnel Committee minutes of January 12, 2005.

Blaha moved and Abrahamson seconded to approve the 2005 Non-Union Wage for the Public Works Director in the amount of $50,252 per year effective January 1, 2005. Motion carried unanimously.

The Council received the Plan Commission minutes of January 11, 2005.

The Council received the Beautification Committee minutes of January 11, 2005.

Blaha moved and Vollenweider seconded to approve the Regular Council Meeting minutes of January 10, 2005 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.

Blaha moved and Abrahamson seconded to adopt RESOLUTION 946-05, LEASE PURCHASE RESOLUTION. Motion carried unanimously.

Two letters of interest were received to fill the Aldermanic District 3 vacancy - Tom Zenner and Kurt Muellner. With Mr. Muellner already on the April ballot running unopposed, Rabas moved and Blaha seconded to appoint Tom Zenner to fill the Aldermanic District 3 vacancy with appointments to the same committees that John Griffith previously held. Motion carried unanimously.

Upon the recommendation of Mayor Jeanquart, Blaha moved and Schneider seconded to appoint Dennis Grulkowski as the Ambulance Director. Motion carried unanimously.

Schneider moved and Crabb seconded to approve a grant writing and engineering agreement with Ayres Associates for the 2005 Outdoor Recreation Plan improvements. Upon a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.

Approval was given to advertise for letters of interest to fill the Aldermanic District 2 vacancy.

Vollenweider moved and Abrahamson seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

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