Racine public meetings in 2022
26 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Health
The Board of Health approved the minutes from the October 11, 2022 meeting. The board also received and filed reports from the Public Health Administrator and various division directors for October and November 2022.
- Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)
- Received and filed October and November 2022 reports for Public Health Administrator and Division Directors/Coordinators (Voice Vote)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Police and Fire Commission
The Commission approved three police officer candidates to advance in the hiring process. The board also received and filed several police department reports and approved minutes from five previous meetings.
- Approved candidates Jose Nuno, Tyler Gerber, and Vasken Haroian for next hiring phase
- Received and filed Internal Affairs, Investigations, Personnel, and Training Unit reports
- Approved minutes for September 13, September 14, September 19, September 20, and October 25
Common Council
The Common Council approved several public safety grants for police and fire departments and authorized a loan for the Main Street-Goold Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project. The council also approved various business licenses and extended contracts for homeless assistance organizations.
- Approved Declaration of Official Intent to reimburse costs for Main Street-Goold Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project (Voice Vote)
- Approved $80,000 professional services agreement with SmithGroup, Inc. for Zoo Pathway Permanent Repair (Voice Vote)
- Approved acquisition of 2023 Ford/Horton Medical Response Unit for Fire Department (Voice Vote)
- Approved applications for Police grants: Alcohol Enforcement ($20,000), Seatbelt Enforcement ($19,000), Speed Enforcement ($9,000), and Beat Patrol ($121,434) (Voice Vote)
- Approved change of parking at 1800 North Main Street to One-Half Hour Parking (Voice Vote)
- Approved Class A and B liquor licenses for Lakeview Pharmacy, Bar@2210, Island Jam, and Mi Jacalito (Voice Vote)
- Approved contract extensions for HALO and Lutheran Social Services (13-0)
- Referred ordinance change for Common Council Regular Meeting Times to Committee of the Whole (11-1)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Planning Heritage and Design Commission
The Planning Heritage and Design Commission approved signage for 500 Main Street and three Certified Survey Maps for properties on Northwestern Avenue and Summit Avenue. All approvals were granted subject to specific conditions. The commission also approved the minutes from the November 14, 2022 meeting.
- Approved signage at 500 Main Street for Hotel Verdant subject to conditions A.-D. (Voice vote)
- Approved 2-Lot Certified Survey Map at 2102 Northwestern Avenue subject to conditions A.-H. (Voice vote)
- Approved 4-Lot Certified Survey Map at 2220, 2234 and 2242 Northwestern Avenue subject to conditions A.-K. (Voice vote)
- Approved 4-Lot Certified Survey Map at 1450 and 1500 Summit Avenue subject to conditions A.-H. (Voice vote)
- Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes (Voice vote)
Sex Offender Residency Board
The Sex Offender Residency Board approved three requests for exemptions from residency restrictions. Two exemptions were granted fully, and one was granted for an initial six-month period.
- Approved residency exemption for Gerald J. Borchardt Jr. at 4024 Olive Street
- Approved residency exemption for Richard Earl Robinson at 955 Washington Avenue Apartment 201
- Approved 6-month residency exemption for Andrea Lamark Jones at 2516 Taylor Avenue
- Approved minutes for the October 10, 2022 meeting
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Public Works and Services Committee
The Public Works and Services Committee approved a request to change parking restrictions at 1800 North Main Street. The committee also recommended approval for four change orders extending completion dates for zoo, park, and sidewalk projects.
- Approved changing parking at 1800 N. Main Street from 2-hour (except weekends/holidays) to 30-minute parking at any time (unanimous)
- Approved extending completion date to July 31, 2023, for Zoo Pathway Permanent Repair and Shoreline Protection contract 2022132 (unanimous)
- Approved extending completion date to May 31, 2023, for Parks Asphalt Paving contract 2022084 (unanimous)
- Approved extending completion date to May 1, 2023, for Parks Services Building Lot Paving contract 2022083 (unanimous)
- Approved extending 2022 Sidewalk Replacement contract 2022070 from 75 to 105 calendar days and suspending time from Dec 1, 2022, to April 1, 2023 (unanimous)
Finance and Personnel Committee
The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval for multiple grant applications for police and fire services, a zoo operating agreement extension, and wastewater utility loan documents. The committee also recommended updating Common Council meeting times and approving 2023 early absentee voting locations.
- Recommended approval of 2023 alternate early absentee voting locations
- Recommended approval of ordinance change to update Common Council meeting times
- Recommended approval of intent to reimburse for Main Street-Goold Street Sanitary Sewer project
- Recommended update to fiscal note for Resolution #0552-21 regarding Clean Water Fund Loan
- Recommended $80,000 professional services agreement with SmithGroup, Inc. for Zoo Pathway repair
- Recommended approval for Fire Chief to apply for $25,000 Racine Community Foundation grant
- Recommended procurement of 2023 Ford/Horton Medical Response Unit
- Recommended approval for Police Chief to apply for/accept Alcohol, Seatbelt, Speed, and Beat Patrol grants
Public Safety and Licensing Committee
The Public Safety and Licensing Committee approved several massage, gas station, and liquor licenses. The committee also voted to begin the process of suspending or revoking the cigarette and tobacco license for Taylor Mart.
- Approved Massage Establishment License for Main Massage (unanimous)
- Approved Massage Establishment License for Relax Spa Massage Inc (unanimous)
- Approved Gas Service Station License for George Town Market (3-1)
- Approved Change of Agent for Mi Jacalito LLC and Bar@2210 (unanimous)
- Approved Class 'A' Fermented Malt Beverage license for Lakeview Pharmacy (4-1)
- Approved ownership changes for Piggly Wiggly Supermarket #355 and Island Jam (unanimous)
- Deferred Reserved 'Class B' license application for The Green Room Lounge Inc (unanimous)
- Approved initiation of suspension/revocation procedures for Taylor Mart tobacco license (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Board of Harbor Commission
The commission approved the minutes from August 18 and September 15, 2022. The board received reports on boat launch sales and updates regarding the North Pier repair project and pump station replacement.
- Approved August 18, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved September 15, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
Board of Park, Recreation and Cultural Services
The Board approved the minutes from the June 8, 2022 meeting. Members also received and filed reports for the Director, Zoological, and Cemetery departments covering June through October 2022.
- Approved June 8, 2022 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)
- Received and filed Director's Report for June-October 2022 (Voice Vote)
- Received and filed Zoological Report for June-October 2022
- Received and filed Cemetery Report for June-October 2022 (Voice Vote)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Common Council
The Common Council approved several public works contracts, including a $399,044 sewer inspection project and a $419,443 parking operations contract. The council also authorized the issuance of $14.5 million in refunding bonds and moved the Equity Officer position to the Human Resources Department.
- Authorized sale and issuance of $14,510,000 in 2022 refunding bonds (12-0)
- Approved moving the Equity Officer from the Office of the Mayor to the Human Resources Department (10-2)
- Awarded 2022 CCTV Sewer Inspection contract to Green Bay Pipe & TV, LLC for $399,044.71 (Voice Vote)
- Awarded 2023 Parking Operations Services contract to ABM Industry Groups for $419,443.44 (Voice Vote)
- Awarded Racine Island Park Dog Park contract to Direct Management Company, LLC for $147,208.00 (Voice Vote)
- Approved $44,413.06 settlement for worker's compensation case Delander Rodgers (Voice Vote)
- Approved free metered parking for select dates in November and December 2022 (12-0)
- Appointed Grace Allen to the Library Board (12-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Wastewater Commission
The Wastewater Commission approved a resolution to reimburse costs for the Main Street-Goold Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project via a Clean Water Fund Loan. The commission also approved an engineering design proposal from Brown & Caldwell for the same project. Pretreatment rates for 2023 were approved.
- Approved 2023 pretreatment rates for industrial users
- Approved resolution to reimburse costs for Main Street-Goold Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project
- Approved Brown & Caldwell engineering proposal for Main Street-Goold Street project (not to exceed $603,186.00)
- Approved participation in Water Research Foundation climate change and wet weather study
- Deferred request for unplanned expanded sewer facility and draft COSS for North Main and Goold improvements
- Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes
- Received and filed September 2022 budget expenditures totaling $89,488.00
- Received and filed capacity exceedance notification letters from September 11, 2022 rain event
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Waterworks Commission
The Commission approved a 4.0% base wage increase for 2023 and a new base wage schedule. The board also received reports on September budget expenditures and DNR training incentives.
- Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes
- Received and filed September 2022 budget expenditures totaling $111,797.00
- Received and filed information on DNR SDWLP Water Utility Management Training
- Approved Law 732 Agreement for 2023 authorizing a 4.0% base wage increase
- Approved Law 732 Base Wage Schedule for 2023 including a fourth pay step 2.0% higher than the third
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance from Sec. 114-739 of the Municipal Code for a property at 5215 21st Street. The approval is limited to the submitted plans for the current project and excludes future parking lot expansions.
- Approved minutes for March 24, 2021 meeting (Voice Vote)
- Approved variance from Sec. 114-739 for Thermal Transfer Products at 5215 21st Street (Voice Vote)
Public Works and Services Committee
The Public Works and Services Committee approved several service contracts for parking, sewer inspection, and park improvements. The committee also authorized the Building Department to secure unsecured buildings and approved the acceptance of a $13,500 DNR grant.
- Awarded 2023 Parking Maintenance Services to Four Seasons LLC for $165,565.00 (Unanimous)
- Awarded 2022 CCTV Sewer Inspection to Green Bay Pipe & TV, LLC for $399,044.71 (Unanimous)
- Awarded 2023 Parking Operations Services to ABM Industry Groups for $419,443.44 (Unanimous)
- Awarded Racine Island Park Dog Park contract to Direct Management Company, LLC for $147,208.00 (Unanimous)
- Awarded 2023 Sweeper Material Storage, Transport, and Disposal Services to Waste Management, Inc. for $54,388.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved waiving formal bidding for Case Wheel Loader Vehicles and Neenah Foundry sewer materials (Unanimous)
- Approved $13,500 Wisconsin DNR Clean Vessel Act Grant for a sanitation boat pump at Dodge Street Pier (Unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 0015-22 authorizing the Building Department to secure unsecured buildings (Unanimous)
Finance and Personnel Committee
The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval for several financial and administrative items, including a bond issuance and a worker's compensation settlement. The committee also deferred a decision on terminating a COVID-19 paid leave policy for certain employees.
- Recommended approval of $14,510,000 in 2022 refunding bonds
- Recommended approval of 2023 Operating Plan for Uptown Business Improvement District No. 3
- Recommended approval of MOU with RUSD for youth basketball and football programs
- Received and filed 3rd Quarter 2022 Fiscal Results and September 2022 Investment schedule
- Deferred termination of paid administrative leave policy for vaccinated employees with COVID-19
- Recommended approval to move the Equity Officer from the Office of the Mayor to Human Resources
- Recommended approval of $44,413.06 settlement for WC Claim No. 2021028028 (Delander Rodgers)
Common Council
The Common Council adopted the 2023 City of Racine Budget as amended. The council also approved budgets and capital improvement plans for waterworks and wastewater services, as well as 2023 sewer service rates.
- Approved 2023 City of Racine Budget as amended (10-2)
- Approved 2023 Waterworks Operations and Maintenance Budget and 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (13-0)
- Approved 2023 Wastewater Operations and Maintenance Budget and 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (13-0)
- Approved 2023 Sewer Service Rates (13-0)
- Awarded 2023 Solid Waste Disposal Services contract to GFL Environmental - Emerald Park Landfill LLC for approx. $1,110,000
- Approved $62,457.39 settlement agreement for claims of Eleuterio A. Ortiz and Secura Insurance
- Authorized $50,000 in ARPA funds for recruitment signing bonuses for non-represented full-time positions
- Approved waiving RYDE Racine fares for veterans of the United States Armed Forces
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole recommended approval of the proposed 2023 City of Racine Budget with several technical and funding amendments. The committee also recommended approval of the 2023 Waterworks and Wastewater budgets, including their respective capital improvement plans and sewer service rates.
- Recommended 2023 City Budget for approval as amended (12-2)
- Approved $300,000 for Lakeview Community Center demolition and remediation (14-0)
- Approved establishment of the Office of Violence Prevention via state grant (13-0-1)
- Approved adding Office of Violence Prevention Manager and removing public health strategist position (14-1)
- Approved increasing Board of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services to 11 members (14-0)
- Denied $100,000 for hiring retired Department of Public Works employees (1-13)
- Denied $30,000 funding increase for neighborhood watch (2-12)
- Recommended approval of 2023 Waterworks and Wastewater budgets and sewer rates (14-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Transit Commission
The Transit Commission recommended approval of a request to waive RYDE Racine fixed-route transit fares for veterans of the United States Armed Forces. The commission also received an operating performance report and budget update.
- Approved minutes for the 9/29/2022 meeting (7-0)
- Recommended approval to waive RYDE Racine fares for U.S. Armed Forces veterans (unanimous)
- Received and filed operating performance report and budget update (unanimous)
Committee of the Whole
The committee approved the minutes from the October 24, 2022 meeting. Several items regarding the 2023 City Budget, Waterworks, and Wastewater budgets and rates were deferred.
- Approved October 24, 2022 meeting minutes (9-0)
- Deferred proposed 2023 City of Racine Budget (0791-22)
- Deferred 2023 Waterworks Operations and Maintenance Budget and 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (0670-22)
- Deferred 2023 Wastewater Operations and Maintenance Budget and 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (0656-22)
- Deferred 2023 Sewer Service Rates (0657-22)
Police and Fire Commission
The Police and Fire Commission approved five promotions within the Fire Department to fill retirement vacancies. The Commission also approved language for lateral transfers to the Fire Department and advanced two police officer candidates to the next hiring phase.
- Approved final language for Racine Fire Department Lateral Transfer document
- Approved promotion of Lieutenant John Magnus to Captain
- Approved promotion of Driver Operator Joseph Larson to Lieutenant
- Approved promotion of Lieutenant Jeffrey Ayres to Captain
- Approved promotion of Driver Operator Jason Lister to Lieutenant
- Approved promotion of Driver Operator Jose Carbajal to Lieutenant
- Approved advancement of police officer candidate Joe Miller Jr to the next hiring phase
- Approved advancement of police officer candidate Carlos Reyes to the next hiring phase
Community Development Authority
The Community Development Authority adopted a redevelopment plan and project area for the Regency Mall and High Ridge Center properties. The board also approved several property leases, maintenance contracts, and residential funding applicants.
- Adopted Resolution 22-36 approving Redevelopment Plan for Regency Mall and High Ridge Center (Voice Vote)
- Adopted Resolution 22-37 for acquisition of easements and restrictive covenants at Regency Mall (Voice Vote)
- Adopted Resolution 22-38 leasing 734 S. Marquette Street and 1112 Villa Street to Racine Urban Garden Network (Voice Vote)
- Adopted Resolution 22-39 for a hold harmless agreement for an exterior video scan of 1423 State Street (Voice Vote)
- Adopted Resolution 22-40 for lawn mowing and snow removal services contract (Voice Vote)
- Adopted Resolution 22-41 conditionally approving applicants for Residential TID Funding Program No. 22 (Voice Vote)
- Adopted Resolution 22-42 conditionally approving applicants for Residential TID Funding Program No. 23 (Voice Vote)
- Deferred approval of September 22, 2022 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Public Works and Services Committee
The committee approved a waste disposal contract with GFL Environmental and extended a utility locate services agreement. It also approved intergovernmental agreements with the Village of Mount Pleasant for paving projects and established 2023 assessment rates for 2024 paving and curb work.
- Approved 2023 Solid Waste Disposal Services contract with GFL Environmental - Emerald Park Landfill LLC for approximately $1,100,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved extension of Underground Utility Locate Services with Precise Underground Marketing Corporation through December 31, 2023, estimated at $80,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved intergovernmental agreements with the Village of Mount Pleasant for paving on Winthrop Avenue and Eaton Lane (Unanimous)
- Approved proposed special assessment rates for 2024 Portland Cement Concrete Paving and Curb and Gutter (3-1)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole met to review the proposed 2023 City of Racine budget, including general, waterworks, and wastewater budgets, as well as sewer service rates. All substantive items were deferred without a vote, meaning no decisions were made on the budget or related plans. The only action taken was approval of the October 4, 2022 meeting minutes.
- Approved minutes of October 4, 2022 meeting (13-0)
- Deferred proposed 2023 City of Racine budget (Item 0791-22)
- Deferred proposed 2023 Waterworks budget and capital plan (Item 0670-22)
- Deferred proposed 2023 Wastewater budget and capital plan (Item 0656-22)
- Deferred 2023 Sewer Service Rates (Item 0657-22)
Finance and Personnel Committee
The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval of the 2023 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District No. 4 on Douglas Avenue, which will raise $41,125 through special charges on property tax bills. The committee also authorized applications for a $500,000 EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant and a $3,500 Local Community Grant for the police department, approved a $810,000 stop-loss insurance contract with American Fidelity Assurance Company, and expanded signing bonuses to non-represented full-time positions unfilled for three months or more using $50,000 in ARPA funds. Additionally, the committee recommended disallowing two claims (Ty Charles and Chester Isom) and approved a $62,457.39 settlement for a claim by Eleuterio A. Ortiz and Secura Insurance.
- Approved 2023 Operating Plan for BID No. 4, Douglas Avenue (recommended for approval)
- Authorized application for $500,000 EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant (recommended for approval)
- Authorized application for $3,500 Local Community Grant for police (recommended for approval)
- Approved 2023 stop-loss insurance contract with American Fidelity Assurance Company at $810,000 (recommended for approval)
- Expanded signing bonuses to non-represented full-time positions unfilled 3+ months, allocating $50,000 in ARPA funds (passed 3-0-1-1)
- Recommended disallowance of claim by Ty Charles
- Recommended disallowance of claim by Chester Isom
- Approved settlement of $62,457.39 for claim by Eleuterio A. Ortiz and Secura Insurance (recommended for approval)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Public Safety and Licensing Committee
The Public Safety and Licensing Committee deferred a Class B liquor license for DouglasBar LLC (Liquor Time) at 1717 Douglas Ave after a motion to deny failed 2-2. The committee voted 3-1 to defer the application so the applicant can update their business plan. Separately, the committee approved a Class A beer license for JD United Petroleum at 1530 Douglas Ave and received and filed police liaison reports with a formal expression of concern for Taste of Soul.
- Deferred Class B liquor license for DouglasBar LLC DBA Liquor Time at 1717 Douglas Ave (3-1)
- Approved Class A beer license for JD United Petroleum at 1530 Douglas Ave (unanimous)
- Received and filed police liaison reports with formal expression of concern for Taste of Soul (unanimous)