South Milwaukee public meetings in 2022
9 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Common Council
The Common Council approved a conditional use permit for an auto sales business on Missouri Avenue and authorized a $60,000 environmental study for Milwaukee Avenue properties. A public hearing was scheduled for January 3, 2023, regarding a proposal for 92 residential units at the Bucyrus Campus. The Council also updated TIF policies and established salaries for city staff.
- Approved conditional use permit for auto sales at 1210 and 1216 Missouri Avenue
- Scheduled Jan 3, 2023 public hearing for zoning amendment at 1100 Milwaukee Avenue (92 residential units)
- Authorized up to $60,000 for environmental study of 1208, 1210, and 1214 Milwaukee Avenue
- Approved Resolution No. 22-22 updating Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) policies
- Approved updated Tax Incremental Financing application
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2234 to establish salaries for Human Resources Coordinator and Deputy Treasurer
- Adopted position descriptions for part-time Treasurer Clerk, Deputy Clerk, and Deputy Treasurer
- Approved $1,771,993.76 and $3,136,487.01 voucher schedules
Common Council
The Common Council approved the 2023 budget and the 2022 tax levy. The council also adopted ordinances regarding the Health Department and specific property rezoning. Personnel actions included a new hire's pay grade and the acceptance of a retirement letter.
- Approved Resolution No. 22-19 for adoption of 2023 budget (All aye)
- Approved Resolution No. 22-20 for levying of taxes for 2022 (All aye)
- Placed Administrative Services Director candidate Katie Crosby in step 8 of paygrade L (All aye)
- Accepted Assessor/Inspection Specialist Janet Talaska’s retirement effective February 3, 2023 (All aye)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2232 amending Chapter 8 of the Municipal Code regarding the Health Department (All aye)
- Approved Resolution No. 22-21 to amend the Administrative Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2023 (All aye)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2233 rezoning 2318 10th Ave, 2410 10th Ave, 2430 10th Ave, 1001 Marquette Ave, and 1015 Marquette Ave from M-2 Industrial to C-3 Commercial (All aye)
- Authorized retirement and designation agreement between the city and Kyle Vandercar (All aye)
Board of Health
The meeting was conducted as an informational session only because a quorum was not present. No substantive decisions were made, and the approval of the September 8, 2022, minutes was deferred.
- Approval of September 8, 2022 minutes deferred
Common Council
The Common Council approved the Downtown Strategic Plan and several business grant programs. The council also authorized the purchase of a new Ford F-350 truck and accepted four employee resignations.
- Approved 2022 Revolving Fund (All aye)
- Accepted resignations of Karen Kastenson, Joseph Kontowski, Adam Davis, and Zachary Teschendof (All aye)
- Approved updated Water/Wastewater Operator position description (All aye)
- Advanced Ordinance No. 2033 regarding vacant building registration to 2nd and 3rd readings (All aye)
- Approved purchase of 2023 Ford F-350 and utility body for $78,497.00 (All aye)
- Approved Downtown Strategic Plan (All aye)
- Approved commercial facade design guidelines and Facade Improvement Grant Program (All aye)
- Approved Bucyrus New Business Grant and Bucyrus Civic Grant programs (All aye)
Board of Review
The Board of Review will meet to hear property assessment objections for the 2022 assessment roll. The agenda is procedural, outlining statutory requirements for filing objections and appearing before the board. No specific properties or objections are listed.
- Board meets Oct. 27, 2022 from 1-3 p.m. in Common Council Chambers, 2424 15th Ave.
- Assessment roll open for examination since Sept. 26, 2022 at City Assessor's Office
- Objectors must file proper form or intent letter with City Clerk
- 48-hour notice required before appearing before the Board
- Ill or disabled persons may testify by phone with physician's letter
Board of Review
The Board of Review will meet to hear property assessment objections for the 2022 assessment year. The meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2022, with potential reconvening on October 28 and 31. The assessment roll is open for examination starting September 26. Residents must file proper objection forms and follow statutory requirements to appear before the board.
- Assessment roll open for examination from September 26, 2022
- Objections must be filed with the City Clerk
- Board meets October 27, 2022, 1:00-3:00 PM in Common Council Chambers
- Statutory requirements for objectors include providing valuation estimates and income/expense information if income method used
- Ill or disabled persons may testify by phone with a physician's letter
Board of Review
The Board of Review will meet to hear property assessment objections. The meeting is scheduled for Oct. 27 from 1-3 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers. The 2022 assessment roll is available for examination. Objectors must file proper forms and meet specific requirements to be heard.
Board of Review
The Board of Review met to call the session into session. The meeting was adjourned to September 27, 2022, because the assessment roll was not completed.
- Adjournment of Board of Review to September 27, 2022
Board of Review
The Board of Review will meet to administer oaths of office and approve previous minutes. The body will discuss electing a Chairman and Vice Chairman and set the date for future meetings.
- Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
- Administration of Oath of Office for the Board of Review and City Assessor
- Approval of August 24, 2021 meeting minutes
- Confirmation of mandatory training requirements per Wis.70.46 (4)