Amery public meetings in 2022
9 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Recycling Committee
The committee discussed a proposed single stream recycling service featuring 64-gallon carts and bi-weekly curbside pickup for $20 per month. They decided to target a specific neighborhood for a pilot program to monitor contamination levels. A motion was passed to send the proposal for a resident survey and subsequent pilot program to the Committee of the Whole.
- Approved motion to send proposal for Arlington neighborhood survey and pilot program to the Committee of the Whole (3-0)
City Council
The City Council entered a closed session to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data regarding the Police Chief. No actions or decisions were recorded in open session.
- Approved motion to enter closed session at 4:05 P.M. (6-0)
- Approved motion to reconvene into open session at 4:43 P.M. (6-0)
City Council
The City Council appointed a new police chief and filled several vacant council and committee seats. The council also approved updated fire protection contracts for three neighboring towns and authorized a search for new auditing services.
- Appointed Steven Hainzl as Police Chief (5-0)
- Appointed Sharon Marks to the City Council (5-0)
- Appointed Ariel Humpal to the Recycling Committee (6-0)
- Appointed Tommy Dusek and Catherine Olsen to the Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee (6-0)
- Approved Resolutions 05-2022 and 06-2022 for grant applications and matching funds (6-0 each)
- Approved Resolution 07-2022 budget amendment for Summer Wednesdays Concert Series (6-0)
- Approved MSA Contract for TID services (6-0)
- Approved updated fire protection contracts for Towns of Alden, Black Brook, and Lincoln (6-0 each)
Downtown Facade Committee
The committee approved a loan to Emerald Investment Group LLC for the Amery Theatre to cover existing work and renovations to the neon sign, windows, and siding. The committee also elected a new chairperson.
- Appointed Shari Overby as Chairperson (5-0)
- Approved $13,943 loan to Emerald Investment Group LLC (5-0)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole voted to recommend three items to the City Council for approval: a workplace fraternization policy, a business attire policy, and three township fire contracts. Mayor Leonard also provided an update on the Police Chief hiring process.
- Recommended passage of 1.13 Workplace and Dating Relationships Policy (6-0)
- Recommended Business Attire Policy for Council approval with language change from 'must' to 'should' (6-0)
- Forwarded fire contracts for Town of Alden, Town of Blackbrook, and Town of Lincoln to Council (6-0)
City Council
The City Council held a public hearing for the 2023 budget with no public comments received. The council subsequently approved the 2023 budget as presented. Discussion occurred regarding a $5,000 funding request for Summer Wednesdays, but no funds were allocated at this time.
- Opened 2023 Budget Public Hearing (6-0)
- Closed 2023 Budget Public Hearing (6-0)
- Approved 2023 Budget in the amount of $3,587,338.00 (5-0)
Fire Committee
The committee approved updated fire protection contracts for the townships. The revisions removed references to paid-off Fire Hall debt and added a requirement that withdrawing municipalities remain responsible for existing debt.
- Approved proposed fire contract with addition of item 13 regarding debt obligations upon withdrawal (6-0)
Recycling Committee
The committee reviewed the operation of Glenwood City's recycling center and the marketability of different recycling materials. Members discussed potential locations for a similar facility in Amery and planned a tour of the Glenwood City site.
- Planned a tour of the Glenwood City recycling facility
City Council
The City Council approved the rezoning of the former City Hall building for residential use and granted a conditional use application for WPCA Radio. The council also approved a pay application for the S. Industrial Park and updated policies regarding inclement weather and employee PTO.
- Approved rezoning of Parcel 201-00392-0000 from C2 Central Business to R4 Multi-Family (5-0)
- Approved Conditional Use Application for WPCA Radio at 870 Lincoln Avenue (5-0)
- Approved Pay Application #4 for S. Industrial Park (5-0)
- Approved Inclement Weather Policy (5-0)
- Approved PTO Policy amendment removing paid time off for employees working under 20 hours a week (5-0)
- Approved minutes from October 5, October 13, and October 18 meetings (5-0)