Minutes of the RegularCity Council held on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 Pursuant to Notice Duly Given:

  1. Meeting called to order by Mayor Bostedt at 5:55 p.m.
  1. Roll Call: Mayor Bostedt, Darrell Anderson, Al Schreiber, Lauren Resch, Jean Feldt, Bob Le Breck, Roger Reed, Attorney Evans

Also Present:Interim Fire Chief John Reed, Superintendent of Public Works Jeremy Wusterbarth, Sara Perrizo, Administrator and as recording secretary and other interested parties

  1. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance by Alderperson Le Breck.
  1. Approval of Agenda

Moved by Resch, seconded by Feldt to approve the agenda as presented.

Motion carried upon verbal voice vote.6 ayes

  1. Approval of Minutes as Presented from City Council and any Special Council Meetings

Moved by Schreiber, seconded by Anderson to approve the minutes.

Motion carried upon verbal voice vote.6 ayes

  1. Approval of Department Reports as Presented

Moved by Feldt, seconded by Anderson to approve the department reports.

Motion carried upon verbal voice vote.6 ayes

  1. Correspondence/Public Input.

Perrizo stated that the City now has a text marketing service where citizens can sign up to receive text messages from the City. To join, people should text the message KK634 to the number 36000.

J. Reed said that there will be a pinning ceremony for Lieutenant Josh Bostedt on October 20 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

  1. Approval of Consent Agenda
  2. Approval of Applications for Temporary Class B Retailer’s License and Applications for License to Serve Fermented Beverages and/or Intoxicating Liquor
  1. Approval of Appointment of Nathan Figueira as Advisory Member of the Tourism Committee
  1. Approval of Request from Copperfest Committee to Apply for $1,000 Bond Foundation Grant on Their Behalf
  1. Approval of Resolution Opposing Assembly Bill 290 Which Regulates the Location of Sex Offenders and Bans Similar Regulations by Municipalities
  1. Approval to Send Letter of Discontinuance to Central States Insurance After New Health Insurance Cost Quotes are Received
  1. Approval of Resolution Authorizing Application for DNR Cost-Share Grant for Forestry Projects
  1. Approval of Ordinance Amending Section 7-2-4 and 7-2-5 Adding Provisions for a Cider License
  1. Approval to Begin Process to Place All-Way Stop at Superior Avenue and Pecor Street
  1. Approval of Accounts Payable for the Month of September 2015 in the Amount of $357,318.08, Payroll for the Month of September 2015 in the Amount of $118,431.56 and Other Financial Reports as Presented
  1. Approval of One Year Agreement with Robinson Heating & Cooling for HVAC Maintenance in the Amount of $4,404
  1. Approval of Invoice from BSN Sports in the Amount of $22,563.90 with $20,000 to be Reimbursed from the Stock Foundation Grant, $563.90 to be Paid by the Little League and $2,000 to be Paid out of the Park & Rec Budget
  1. Approval of Three-Year Agreement with Time Warner Cable for High-Speed Internet at the Harbor in the Amount of $299.99 per Month
  1. Approval of Pay Request #1 from Jackie Foster, Inc. for Hazen, Neddo & Pierce Street Project in the Amount of $77,938.47
  1. Approval of Quote from Chrysler World for 2010 Chrysler Town & Country Minivan in the Amount of $5,848

Moved by Feldt, seconded by Anderson to approve the consent agenda.

Motion carried upon electronically recorded vote.6 ayes

  1. Discussion/Recommendation/Action on the Following:
  2. Appointment of Connie Bickel to the Police & Fire Commission

Mayor Bostedt stated that she received the resignation of Pat Ragen a few months ago and it was effective with the October meeting. Bickel has expressed interest in the Commission and was formerly on the City Council.

Moved by Anderson to approve the appointment of Connie Bickel to the Police and Fire Commission.

Motion failed for lack of a second.

  1. Appointment of Nate Stamsta to the Board of Public Works

Mayor Bostedt stated that Stamsta has lived here his entire life. Stamsta was present and stated that he is happy to serve.

Moved by Resch, seconded by Feldt to approve the appointment of Nate Stamsta to the Board of Public Works.

Motion carried upon electronically recorded vote.6 ayes

  1. Approval of Agreement Between City of Oconto and Local 2739 Oconto Firefighters Association for January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2018

Moved by Reed, seconded by Schreiber to approve the Agreement Between the City of Oconto and Local 2739 Oconto Firefighters Association for January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2018.

Motion carried upon electronically recorded vote.6 ayes

  1. Approval of Certified Survey Map for Adams Property in the City of Oconto

R. Reed questioned why the map references “lot 3”, but there is no lot 3 noted on the map. Tom McGuire, the surveyor of the property, explained that is a reference to a previous certified survey map. Reed noted that the house is staked on a mound drain field. McGuire said that the mound belongs to the neighbor and the house is not going to be on top of the drain field. Both parties are aware of the issue. Schreiber asked what would happen if the person buying the lot were to dig up part of the drain field. McGuire said that person would be in legal trouble because the neighbor has established adverse possession of the property. The point of this map is to create a lot for a house to be built on. The mound issue is between the landowners. Schreiber asked if the City has liability if we know that there is a problem. McGuire explained that the line where the mound system lies is the existing property line. Wusterbarth agreed, stating that the same situation currently exists and the owner of the property is simply changing. Anderson asked why the mound was allowed to be placed there in the first place. Wusterbarth said that a title search would have to be done to find out. McGuire said that there is an old fence on the property and the neighbor likely thought he owned up to the fence. Wusterbarth stated that the mound system should have been eliminated when Taylor Street was built, but it wasn’t required at that time.

Moved by Schreiber, seconded by Feldt to approve the certified survey map for Adams property in the City of Oconto.

Motion carried upon electronically recorded vote.6 ayes

  1. Approval of Certified Survey Map for Hayes/Mlnarik Property in the City of Oconto

Mayor Bostedt stated that this property is being divided between Hayes and Mlnarik.

Moved by Schreiber, seconded by Anderson to approve the certified survey map for Hayes/Mlnarik property in the City of Oconto.

Motion carried upon electronically recorded vote.6 ayes

  1. Approval of Certified Survey Map for Oconto County Property in the City of Oconto

Wusterbarth explained that this map eliminates Adams Street and combines all of the lots for the law enforcement center. Mayor Bostedt asked if the parking lot on Park Avenue is permanent. Wusterbarth will find out.

Moved by Schreiber, seconded by Reed to approve the certified survey map for the Oconto County property in the City of Oconto.

Motion carried upon electronically recorded vote.6 ayes

  1. Mayor Bostedt stated that the Council may vote to convene into Closed Session at approximately 6:26 p.m. pursuant to notice duly given and as allowed by Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(g) for the purpose of conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved
  2. Update on Possible Litigation

Moved by Resch, seconded by Schreiber to enter into closed session at 6:26 p.m.

Motion carried upon electronically recorded roll call vote.6 ayes

Also present in closed session: Administrator Perrizo, Attorney Evans

  1. Moved by Resch, seconded by Feldt to return to open session at 6:42 p.m.

Motion carried upon verbal voice vote.6 ayes

  1. Action/Discussion on Matters from Closed Session

None.

  1. Moved by Anderson, seconded by Schreiberto adjourn at 6:46 p.m.

Motion carried upon verbal voice vote. 6 ayes

Respectfully Submitted:

Sara J. Perrizo

Administrator