REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING of the COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Cuba City, April 19, 2016

Mayor Thomas J Gile presiding. Called to order at 7:00 pm.

Present: Mayor Gile, Alderpersons JF Beinborn, GA Bockhop, J Van De Wiel, C Gronemus, CJ Hendrickson, B Loeffelholz, GA Kern, DH Risher

Also Present: R Wallenhorst, G Morrissey

Mayor Gile asked all present to join in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Gile noted that the agenda for this meeting was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall and emailed to the Tri-County Press on April 15, 2015. Moved by Bockhop and seconded by Hendrickson that the Common Council find that this meeting was properly called and convened and proper notice given pursuant to s. 19.84, Wis. Stats. Motion Carried: Ayes – 8; Noes – 0

Public Comments – It was suggested to start a Fire Commission. This would need to be presented at a Common Council Meeting.

DH Risher nominated JF Beinborn to serve as the President of the Council. J Van De Wiel seconded this motion. Moved and seconded that the nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot to cast for Beinborn to serve as the President of the Council. Motion Carried: Motion Carried: Ayes – 8; Noes – 0

JF Beinborn nominated GA Kern and GA Bockhop to serve as the City’s representative to the Cuba City Area Rescue Squad Advisory Board. CJ Hendrickson seconded this motion. Moved by Beinborn and seconded by Loeffelholz that the nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast for Bockhop and Kern to serve as the City’s representative to the Cuba City Area Rescue Squad Advisory Board. Motion Carried: Ayes – 8; Noes – 0

Moved By Risher and seconded by Van De Wiel to accept the Adoption of Resolution 2016-1 Designating Public Depositories and Authorizing Withdrawal of City Monies. Motion Carried: Ayes – 8; Noes – 0

The Common Council was presented with the following mayoral appointments:

Electric & Water Commission
Chairman GA Bockhop
MJ Staver
M Kreul
M Wilberding
WK Loeffelholz / Park & Recreation Board
President BJ Loeffelholz
TJ Gile
GA Bockhop
Joan Belken
Dale Whitcher
Rick Spoerle
Library Board
President Roger Kordus
Chris Hicks
Mary Slaats
Karen Busch
Lucille Davis
Gloriann Gile
Mary DesJarlais / Zoning Board of Appeals
Chairman Thomas Kramer
Dale Dreessens
CA Gronemus
DH Richer
John Davis
Alternate Mike Belken
Alternate Dayna Wilberding
Board of Public Works
Chairman CJ Hendrickson
DH Risher
GA Kern
GA Bockhop / Finance Committee
Chairman DH Risher
CJ Hendrickson
J Van De Wiel
BJ Loeffelholz
Police Advisory Committee
Chairman JF Beinborn
BJ Loeffelholz
DH Risher
CJ Hendrickson / Sanitation Committee
Chairman CA Gronemus
GA Kern
J Van De Wiel
JF Beinborn
Ordinance Committee
Chairman J Can De Wiel
GA Kern
BJ Loeffelholz
CA Gronemus / Council President
JF Beinborn
Common Council
Mayor TJ Gile
Alderperson D1 CA Gronemus
Alderperson D1 GA Kern
Alderperson D2 JF Beinborn
Alderperson D2 BJ Loeffelholz
Alderperson D3 Ga Bockhop
Alderperson D3 J Van De Wiel
Alderperson D4 CJ Hendrickson
Alderperson D4 DH Risher / Plan Commission
Chairman TJ Gile
CA Gronemus
GA Morrissey
BJ Loeffelholz
John Davis
Dwayne Belken
Gary Droessler

The following changes were suggested on the committee appointments presented by the Mayor:

  • GA Kern to replace GL McWilliams on Public Works Committee. Moved by Beinborn and seconded by Hendrickson. Motion Carried: Ayes – 8; Noes – 0
  • Remove Gary Droessler from Plan Commission and replace at a further date. Moved by Hendrickson and seconded by Loeffelholz. Motion Carried: Ayes – 8; Noes – 0

Moved by Risher and seconded by Van De Wiel that the Common Council approve the above mayoral appointments with amendments as suggested. Motion Carried: Ayes – 8; Noes – 0

Mayor Gile appointed Director of Public Works George Morrissey to serve as Weed Commissioner

The Council received the following informational items:

  1. Assessor’s Open Book for 2016 Assessments – Monday, May 2, 2016 – 4:00-6:00pm
  2. Regular Meeting – Wednesday, May 4, 2016 – 7:00 pm
  3. Board of Review – Tuesday, May 17, 2016 – 1:00-3:00pm
  4. League of Wisconsin Municipalities 2016 Local Government 101 Workshop –Madison, WI – May 20

Moved by Beinborn and seconded by Bockhop that this meeting adjourns. Motion carried: Ayes-8; Noes-0. 7:32 pm.

Rebecca S. Wallenhorst

Deputy Clerk – Treasurer

I hereby certify that the Deputy Clerk – Treasurer has submitted the above minutes to me and I hereby by my signature approve said minutes and all acts of the Common Council as set forth herein.

Thomas J Gile

Mayor