September 12, 2012

CITY OF ANTIGO

COMMON COUNCIL

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Common Council of the City of Antigo met in regular session on the above date at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Mayor Bill Brandt presiding.

Roll Call – Present: Alderpersons Kapusta, Darling, Bauknecht, Zelazoski, Dunn, Bugni, Balcerzak, and Turnbull. Absent: Kassis.

Mayor Brandt excused Alderperson Kassis.

Department Managers in attendance were: Mark Desotell, Director of Administrative Services; Kaye Matucheski, Clerk-Treasurer; Eric Roller, Police Chief/Public Safety Director; Jon Petroskey, Fire Chief; Robert Piskula, Street Commissioner; Charley Brinkmeier, Civil Technologist/Surveyor; Sarah Repp, Parks, Recreation, and Cemetery Supervisor; James Pike, Communication and Technology Supervisor; and Jerome Wilhelm, Inspector/Assessor.

Others in attendance were: Michael Winter, City Attorney; Jeanne Jensen, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer; Lisa Haefs, Antigo Daily Journal; Rusty Mehlberg, WACD/WATK Radio; Scott Martin, MSA Professional Services; Deb Gallenberg, Antigo Family Resource Center; Randy Huff and Helen Wanca, Antigo Resale Frontier; Dan Bauknecht; Billie Bauknecht; Jack Strasser; and Ralph Uttke joined the meeting late.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited followed by a moment of silent meditation.

Alderperson Bugni moved, Alderperson Bauknecht seconded, to approve the minutes from the August 4, August 8, and August 15, 2012, meetings. Carried.

Citizen Comments

Deb Gallenberg, Antigo Family Resource Center Coordinator—Request for 2013 Funding and 2011 year-end report

Ms. Gallenberg reported 512 unduplicated adults and 454 unduplicated children were served in 2011 and a total of 1,183 duplicated adults and 1,273 duplicated children were served in 2011. She then reviewed a break down of programs by “funders” and the services offered. She stated they are starting a new network called “Northwoods Family Resource Center Network” compiled of Antigo, Merrill and Rhinelander family resource centers. She thanked the City for the years of funding the program and requests the same amount of $2,500 for 2013.

Mayor Brandt noted the request will be referred to the budget process.

Dan Bauknecht, 245 Anderson Drive, addressed Council regarding the ordinance being considered for marijuana possession violations. Mr. Bauknecht noted he has been working in narcotics since 2006 with the Langlade County Sheriff’s Department with additional involvement on the State level. He commented he believes that the current laws send a strong message of the dangers of marijuana and is concerned the proposed ordinance may lessen that message. Mr. Bauknecht cited the 2011 Antigo Police Department report which shows complaints of 110 with 17 being marijuana complaints with about a dozen arrests. He further stated he feels there is a giant message being sent if the violation is not a criminal offense.

Randy Huff, 815 Fifth Avenue, reported to Council he is opening up a resale shop but his application for a Secondhand Article Dealer License Permit will not be considered until the October 10 Council meeting. Mr. Huff asked if there is a possibility that the process can be speeded up so he does not have to wait until next month.

Upon inquiry by Mayor Brandt, Jeanne Jensen, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer, noted the application was just filed today (September 12, 2012).

Mayor Brandt noted it is not on the agenda so Council cannot act on the license tonight.

There were no other individuals wishing to address Council.

Update on Citizen’s Referrals from Previous Council Meeting

No previous referrals were reported on.

CONSENT AGENDA

Resolutions

Resolution No. 101-12 re Approving Operators Licenses

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL, City of Antigo that an Operator's License be issued to: Sandra K. Spencer; Myra Klante; Laneh M. Gorr; Shelley J. Clay; Ramiro Salvatierra; Michael D. O’Brien; Nicole Mayo and David J. Steger

pursuant to payment of fees.

Resolution No. 102-12 re Amendment to Change Insurance Requirements on Clinical Affiliation Agreement for Emergency Medical Technician Occupations

WHEREAS, on April 11, 2012 the Council approved Resolution No. 042-12 which was an Agreement with Northcentral Technical College (NTC) to allow their Emergency Medical Technician students to ride along with the City of Antigo Fire Department ambulance for clinical hours, and

WHEREAS, after the original agreement was approved, changes were needed with regards to NTC listing the City of Antigo Fire Department as an additional insured on all policies, and

WHEREAS, staff worked with NTC to achieve the amended agreement listing the City of Antigo as an additional insured as approved by the Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL, City of Antigo, to approve the amended agreement, as attached, with Northcentral Technical College which will allow their EMT students to ride along with the City of Antigo Fire Department.

(Committee approved 6-0)

(Agreement on file in the Clerk-Treasurer’s office)

Communications

Reports from the department managers and agencies (placed on file).

Funding Request from Boys and Girls Club of Langlade County (referred to October Council Meeting).

Alderperson Darling moved, Alderperson Bugni seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda.

Ayes were: Kapusta, Darling, Bauknecht, Zelazoski, Dunn, Bugni, Balcerzak, and Turnbull. Noes were: None. Absent: Kassis. Carried.

NEW BUSINESS

Resolutions

Resolution No. 103-12 re Approving Agreement with Langlade Hospital for Parking Lot Near Little League Park

WHEREAS, the City of Antigo has been approached by Langlade Hospital to construct a municipal parking lot near the City’s Little League Park at Second Avenue and Langlade Road, and

WHEREAS, Langlade Hospital wishes to have extra parking for staff and visitors and is willing to bear the cost to construct such parking lot as well as the continued maintenance of the newly constructed parking lot, and

WHEREAS, the City of Antigo would benefit by having a paved parking area to be used by residents attending ball games and using the Springbrook Trail, and

WHEREAS, staff has worked closely with the hospital to draft an agreement which benefits both parties mutually and still maintain the aesthetic of a sporting area as well, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL, City of Antigo, to approve the agreement, as attached, with Langlade Hospital which will allow a municipal parking lot to be constructed near the Little League Park at Second Avenue and Langlade Road.

(City Plan Commission approved 6-0)

(Park, Cemetery and Recreation Commission approved 6-0, Absent 1)

(Finance, Personnel and Legislative Committee approved 6-0)

(Agreement on file in the Clerk-Treasurer’s office)

Alderperson Balcerzak moved, Alderperson Bugni seconded, to approve Resolution No. 103-12.

Mayor Brandt noted a very well done map prepared by Sarah Repp, Parks, Recreation, and Cemetery Supervisor, was included for Council.

Upon inquiry by Alderperson Bauknecht, Ms. Repp and Kaye Matucheski, Clerk-Treasurer, noted that the hospital will be responsible for plowing in the winter as listed in the agreement.

Ayes were: Kapusta, Darling, Bauknecht, Zelazoski, Dunn, Bugni, Balcerzak, and Turnbull. Noes were: None. Absent: Kassis. Carried.

Resolution No. 104-12 re Approving Seasonal Employee Wage Increase for 2013

WHEREAS, the Public Works and Parks, Recreation, & Cemetery Departments employ various individuals classified as seasonal, and

WHEREAS, the City would like to encourage these individuals to return annually and must stay competitive with other local employers when determining wages for these employees, and

WHEREAS, the wage plan for the City’s seasonal employees has not been increased since 2007;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL, City of Antigo, the plan shall be amended as follows effective with the 2013 budget.

Position / 1st year / 2nd year / 3rd year / 4th year / 5th year
General Laborers
Caretakers / $8.00 / $8.40 / $8.90 / $9.45 / $10.00
Rec Program Staff
i.e. Instructors, Officials, Umpires / $7.50 / $7.85 / $8.25 / $8.75 / $9.25

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the amount of increase based on the 2011 seasonal hours worked is $ 3,000.00 with the funds for these increases to be derived from each function areas seasonal wages accounts.

Alderperson Balcerzak moved, Alderperson Turnbull seconded, to approve Resolution No. 104-12.

Ayes were: Kapusta, Darling, Bauknecht, Zelazoski, Dunn, Bugni, Balcerzak, and Turnbull. Noes were: None. Absent: Kassis. Carried.

Ordinances

Ordinance No. 1244B Amendment to Section 38-267 (2) of the Municipal Code Regarding Limited Time Parking at 628 Dorr Street

Alderperson Bugni moved, Alderperson Kapusta seconded, to approve Ordinance No. 1244B.

Ayes were: Kapusta, Bauknecht, Dunn, and Bugni. Noes were: Darling, Zelazoski, Balcerzak, and Turnbull. Absent: Kassis. Tie vote. Mayor Brandt voted aye. Carried.

Ordinance No. 1245B Ordinance Prohibiting Possession, Manufacture and Delivery of Drug Paraphernalia & Prohibiting Possession of 10 Grams or Less of Marijuana

Alderperson Darling moved, Alderperson Turnbull seconded, to approve Ordinance No. 1245B.

Upon inquiry by Alderperson Kapusta, Mayor Brandt explained that it will still be illegal for any marijuana to be on your person and they will either receive a ticket or be referred to the court system. Mayor Brandt further explained there are a number of communities that have similar ordinances and some have a larger number of grams.

Mayor Brandt noted Chief Roller was asked by Judge Kawalski to look at adding the 10 grams of marijuana with the drug paraphernalia ordinance.

Eric Roller, Police Chief/Public Safety Director, listed a number of the communities that have this ordinance. He further explained this is adding another tool for the officers to use. It is not minimizing the offense but it would add an immediate consequence.

Chief Roller explained some of the officers brought this up a few years ago and the department has been reviewing it for implementation in Antigo. The Police Department went to Judge Kawalski for his input and he suggested marijuana also be added to the paraphernalia.

Upon inquiry by Alderperson Balcerzak, Chief Roller explained that second or third offenses would be criminal violations and referred to the District Attorney’s office for charges.

Upon inquiry by Alderperson Zelazoski, Chief Roller showed an example of how much 10 grams of marijuana looks like by exhibiting to the Council a 6 gram container of fake marijuana.

Ayes were: Darling, Bauknecht, Zelazoski, Dunn, Bugni, Balcerzak, and Turnbull. Noes were: Kapusta. Absent: Kassis. Carried.

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

Payment of Bills

Alderperson Kapusta moved, Alderperson Bauknecht seconded, that Direct Deposits for August 3, August 17, and August 31, 2012, payrolls, City Citizens Bank Accounts Payable Check Nos. 53193-53446, both inclusive, Self-Funding Health Insurance Check Nos. 1757-1758, and Block Grant Revolving Loan Fund Check Nos. 3231-3242, both inclusive, be allowed as approved by the Mayor; and the Clerk-Treasurer be directed to pay the same.

Ayes were: Kapusta, Darling, Bauknecht, Zelazoski, Dunn, Bugni, Balcerzak, and Turnbull. Noes were: None. Absent: Kassis. Carried.

Committee Referrals

Mayor Brandt noted the funding request from the Antigo Family Resource Center was referred to the 2013 budget process.

Mayor Brandt noted the Boys & Girls Club presentation for funding was referred to the October 10, 2012, Council meeting.

Alderperson Balcerzak complimented the officers involved with saving the four month old baby. Upon inquiry by Mayor Brandt, Chief Roller noted police officers were also involved in the call with one of the police officers driving the ambulance. It was a good effort from both departments.

Alderperson Bugni commended the ambulance/fire department from personal experience.

Mayor Brandt commended Sarah Repp on her efforts for the new hospital parking lot.

Mayor Brandt noted there will be a Council as a Committee of the Whole meeting held on September 26 to review the 2013 budget. A special Council meeting will be held just prior to the Committee of the Whole meeting to act on the Secondhand Article Dealer License for Randy Huff.

There were no other committee referrals.

Adjournment

Alderperson Darling moved, Alderperson Bauknecht seconded, to adjourn at 6:39 p.m. Carried.

Approved:

______Mayor

Attest:

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Clerk-Treasurer