Horicon public meetings in 2022

Common Council

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 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)

Library Board

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

Public Works & Development Committee

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 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)

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)

East Lake Street Task Force

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

Library Board

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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)