The Regular Meeting of the City of Buffalo City Common Council was called to order by Mayor William Bruegger. Roll call: Anderson, Kassel, Pawlak, McFarlin. Also present: City Superintendent Wicka, City Employee Baker; citizens Dave Landro and Laurra Hajicek; Scenic Valley Swimming Pool Board members Mark Beseler and John Weber. The meeting was held as noticed.
Motion Pawlak, second Anderson to approve the minutes from the August 8, 2005 Regular meeting. All yes, motion carried.
Ms. Hajicek gave an update of the TNR program for cat control in the City. She is looking into getting non-profit status for funding opportunities. She will have further information about this at a later date. Homes for five cats have been found. The Council thanked Dave and Laurra for taking the initiative with this project, and acknowledged the time and effort they have put into helping control the cat population in the City.
John Weber and Mark Beseler gave a presentation on the financial condition of the Scenic Valley Swimming Pool. The Pool is 30-plus years old, and now has a leak. The board has devised a five-year operational plan that includes larger contributions from the municipalities that the pool serves. For 2006, Scenic Valley Swimming Pool is asking $9000 from Buffalo City, an increase of $3000. Council will discuss this item at budget time.
Health & Safety: there was some concern about vehicles speeding on OO past Foelsch Park. Wicka will talk to the County about speed limit signs.
Finance Committee: Kassel reported that she went through cancelled checks and bank statements from January 2005 through August 1, 2005 and found no discrepancies. Review of checks and bank statements was a recommendation made during the 2004 audit.
Riverfront: the Sept. 8, 2006 riverfront inspection is cancelled due to schedule conflicts.
Building Committee: will meet Thursday, Sept. 8, 2005 at 7:00 pm to review building permits.
Mayor Update: letters will be sent to two other assessors to find out if they have interest in assessing Buffalo City. If interest is there, meetings will be set up.
City Superintendent: Dan Wicka presented his letter of resignation to the Council. Motion Pawlak, second Anderson to accept the resignation. Roll call, all yes, motion carried. The Mayor and members of the Council thanked Wicka for his years of service and commitment to the City.
Clerk: Motion McFarlin, second Kassel to grant a Trust to Beautify Graves to Ivaneille Thering, Lot 249, graves 1-4. All yes, motion carried. Motion Pawlak, second McFarlin to grant sale of cemetery lots 104 S1/4 & 105 N1/2 (new) to Randy & Peggy Sue Dienger. All yes, motion carried. Motion McFarlin, second Kassel to approve the 2006 contract from Wisconsin Indian Head Country Vacation Guide for $640. All yes, motion carried. Motion McFarlin, second Pawlak to pay bills. Roll call, all yes, motion carried. Motion Pawlak, second Kassel to move into closed session per WI Statute 19.85(1) (c) to discuss employee performance reviews. All yes, motion carried. Summary of closed session: Baker was offered, and he accepted, the position of City Superintendent beginning Sept. 19, 2005. Salary will be $14.00/hour with a $.50 increase beginning January 1, 2006. The City will advertise for the City Employee position. Beginning January 1, 2006, the clerk will receive $11.50/hour; $45.00 for meetings, and 60 hours of vacation time. Motion McFarlin, second Pawlak to re-convene into open session per WI Statute 19.85(2). All yes, motion carried. The Mayor brought up the topic of the BBC Landfill. The Mayor is looking for input from the Council to take back to the BBC board to address the issue of decreased bag sales. One comment made was to extend the hours of operation at the BBC for more convenience.
Motion McFarlin, second Kassel to adjourn. All yes, meeting adjourned at 9:55 pm.
Jane Walczak, Clerk