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CITY OF PLYMOUTH, WISCONSIN
May 13th, 2008 Common Council Organizational Meeting
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  1. Call to order and roll call: Mayor Pohlman called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM. Present: Neidl, Hansen, Sedlacek, Fernsler, Anderson, Lade, Davis, Dobratz. Absent: None.

  2. Pledge of Allegiance.

  3. Acceptance of minutes of the last regular meeting held April 29, 2008: Anderson/ Neidl made a motion to approve as stated. All concurred.
    3A. Hansen/Neidl made a motion to amend the agenda to delete the second 13B from the agenda and add Leslie Smith to number 17. All concurred. Fernsler/Hansen made a motion to delete number 18 from the agenda. On call of the roll it was Yes: Anderson, Davis, Lade, Neidl, Hansen, Fernsler. No: Dobratz, Sedlacek.

  4. Audience: Dale Neidl asked Bill Immich for an explanation why there has been no work done on the Eastern Avenue sidewalk project during the past week. The Mayor suggested that Neidl should put this item on the agenda in the future.

  5. Ordinances:
    A. An Ordinance Amending Section 2-2-11 of the Municipal Code of the City of Plymouth Regarding Notice of Special Meetings of the Common Council (No. 8) (First Reading) – City Attorney: This was read to the Council.
    B. An Ordinance Creating Schedule E, Section (c)(3) of Section 10-1-49 of the Municipal Code of the City of Plymouth regarding parking restrictions on Division Street, East Side, 55 feet south of Elizabeth Street to a point 67 feet south, 8AM to 6PM, except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (No. 9)(First Reading) – Police Chief: This was read to the Council.

  6. Resolutions:
    A. A Resolution Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures from Proceeds of Borrowing (No. 10) – John MacKinnon: Lade/Anderson made a motion to approve as read. All voted Yes.
    B. A Resolution for Outdoor Recreation Aids Regarding Lone Oak Park Improvements (No. 11) – Bill Immich, DPW: Anderson/Dobratz made a motion to approve as read. Immich explained that this resolution is part of the Stewardship Grant Application which the Council approved at their last meeting.
    All voted Yes.

  7. Public Hearings:
    A. A Final Resolution Regarding Industrial Development Revenue Bond Financing to Benefit Masters Gallery Foods, Incorporated (No. 9): The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open. There being no comments from the public, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. The Clerk read a synopsis of the resolution. Dobratz/Sedlacek made a motion to approve the resolution as stated and read. A full copy of the resolution is available in the Clerk’s office. All voted Yes.

  8. Approve Masters Gallery Foods, Inc. Development Agreement – Mayor Pohlman: Anderson/Dobratz made a motion to approve as stated. The Mayor stated that the maximum developer incentive is $790,00.00 with payments spread over 10 years. The Mayor thanked the Committee for their work in this matter. All voted Yes.

  9. Approve Plymouth Fire Department and Plymouth Ambulance Draft 2 Agreement – Chief Nicolaus: Neidl/Lade made a motion to approve the agreement as stated. All voted Yes.

  10. Approve contractual agreement with Virchow Krause & Company, LLP, Madison, Wisconsin, to conduct a Strategic Organizational and Staffing Plan Evaluation for the City of Plymouth and Plymouth Utilities at a cost of $15,900 to be paid from Plymouth Utilities’ funds – Mayor Pohlman: Anderson/Hansen made a motion to approve as stated. Dobratz wants emphasis placed on a city administrator position. MacKinnon stated that the Council will be interviewed. All voted Yes.

  11. Approve the advancement of Michael J. Penkwitz to the position of Wastewater Superintendent at a starting annual salary of $62,200, effective May 19, 2008 – John MacKinnon: Lade/Neidl made a motion to approve as stated. MacKinnon introduced Penkwitz and Penkwitz thanked the Council, Personnel Committee and MacKinnon for this position. All voted Yes.

  12. Approve the proposed maintenance work at Well No. 13 by Layne-Northwest, Pewaukee, Wisconsin, for an estimated cost of $16,625 – John MacKinnon: Neidl/ Anderson made a motion to approve as stated with the stipulation of not to exceed $16,625. MacKinnon stated that the City has 6 wells with a system design to have a well out of service at any given time with no effect on the city. He is pushing to have the repair done at this time versus during the summer when usage is heavier. All voted Yes.

  13. Citizen Committee Appointments:
    Announce Mayoral Appointments: The Mayor announced these appointments.
    A. Joint Review Commission – William Barbieur, Harold Meyer
    B. Board of Review – William Barbieur
    Mayoral Appointments Requiring Common Council Approval:
    A. Board of Appeals: Dennis Schwartz (3 years), William August (3 years).
    B. Park Commission: This item deleted.

  14. Announce Mayoral Appointments to a City Hall Improvements & Technology Ad Hoc Committee - Aldermen Doug Dobratz, Alderman Donn Davis, Sue Peterson, Ryan Perkins, Mike Briggs: The Mayor announced these appointments.

  15. Approve Application for Temporary Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverages License for St John Lutheran Church on June 1, 2008 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Plymouth City Park for their annual church picnic – City Clerk: Dobratz/Sedlacek made a motion to approve as stated. Abstain: Davis. All others voted Yes.

  16. Approve change of Agent to Patrick Ortlieb for Kwik Trip, 2480 Eastern Avenue – approved by Chief Tauscheck: Anderson/Dobratz made a motion to approve as stated. All concurred.

  17. Approve 2007-2008 Tavern Operator Licenses for Alecia Bausano, Rexford Deal, and Lee Schroeder, Leslie Smith - approved by Chief Tauscheck: Neidl/Lade made a motion to approve as stated. All concurred.

  18. Approve mayor to have control over seating arrangements at council meetings to be assigned for one year – Mayor Pohlman: This item deleted.

  19. Approve Treasurer’s Report and authorize payment of April vouchers: Davis/Neidl made a motion to approve as stated and read. All voted Yes.

      Balance     Balance
      3/31/08 Receipts Disbursements 4/30/08
    Gen City $40,448.84 $1,798,360.74 $1,786,931.97 $51,877.61
    Ply Utilities $76.56 $5,253,396.53 $5,253,385.82 $87.27

  20. Other Business:
    A. Building Permit Report: April, 2008 estimated total = $6,956,303.00; 43 Building Permits = $6,030,705.00, 11 Electrical Permits = $801,918.00, 2 HVAC Permits = $20,780.00, and 4 Plumbing Permits = $102,900.00:
    B. April reports acknowledged for filing – Building/Assessing, Clerks Office, DPW, Fire Dept, Police Dept, Public Library, Senior Center Director.
    C. Minutes acknowledged for filing: Plymouth Utility Building Committee – March 20, Committee on Aging – April 1, Library Board – April 7, Housing Authority – April 9, Plan Commission – May 1.

  21. Adjourn to 8:00 PM, May 27, 2008: Lade/Anderson made a motion to adjourn at 8:44 PM. All concurred.
     

Minutes stand official after Common Council approval. Patricia Huberty, Clerk
 

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