The Special Meeting of the Common Council was called to order at 7:00
p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2006. It was
noted that the meeting had been announced and a notice posted at City Hall.
Roll call was taken, with the following members present: Mayor Jim Bialecki,
Ald. Mike Giese, Ald. Jim Olson, Ald. Diane Oldani Wulf, Ald. Gary Gonczy, Ald.
Clarence Stellner, and Ald. Kim Smith. Also present: City Clerk Cari Burmaster
and Financial Services Director Fred Buehler, and City Engineer Jarrod Holter.
Consideration
and possible action on the following items:
Item 2 Approve minutes from previous meeting.
Motion by Ald. Gonczy, second by Ald. Olson, to approve the minutes from
the previous meeting. On voice vote, motion carried with one abstention from
Ald. Giese.
Mayor Bialecki recognized the presence of Mr. & Mrs. Darnell.
Item 3 Oath of Office for newly elected officials.
City Clerk Cari Burmaster administered the Oath of Office to First District Alderperson Jim Olson.
City Clerk Cari Burmaster administered the Oath of Office to Second District Alderperson Clarence Stellner.
City Clerk Cari Burmaster administered the Oath of Office to
Third District Alderperson Kim Smith.
Item 4 Election of a Council President.
Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Wulf, to nominate Ald. Olson as
Common Council President.
Mayor Bialecki called three times for any other nominations for Common
Council president. Hearing none, Mayor Bialecki declared the nominations
closed.
On roll call vote: Ald. Smith aye; Ald. Stellner aye; Ald. Gonczy
aye; Ald. Wulf aye; Ald. Olson abstain; Ald. Giese aye. Motion carried.
Item 5 Appointments to standing committees, boards, commissions and
other committees.
Motion by Ald. Gonczy, second by Ald. Giese, to approve the appointments
as listed on the agenda attachment.
Under discussion, Mayor Bialecki said, I do appreciate everyones input
on the structure of the committees and look forward to changes.
On voice vote, motion carried.
Item 6 Resolution 21-2006
Public Depositories.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Onalaska, Wisconsin, has designated the following banks/investment pools/credit unions as public depositories for all public monies ear-marked for the City General Fund, Checking and Savings Accounts, coming into the hands of the current and/or any successor to the City Treasurer.
- M & I BANK
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JP MORGAN
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RIVER BANK OF
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ASSOCIATED
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
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COULEE STATE
BANK OF
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STATE BANK OF LA
CROSSE/ONALASKA
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WELLS FARGO BANK
OF LA CROSSE/ONALASKA
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NORTH CENTRAL
TRUST COMPANY OF
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COMMUNITY CREDIT
UNION OF LA CROSSE/ONALASKA
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ASSOCIATED BANK
OF
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STATE OF
- MERCHANT BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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U.S. BANK/
or any other bank that is deemed advantageous to the City of
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Onalaska, Wisconsin, has designated the following investment pool as a public depository for all public monies coming into the hands of the current and/or any successor to the City Treasurer:
or any other investment pool that is deemed advantageous to
the City of
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Onalaska, Wisconsin, has designated the following credit unions as public depositories for all public monies coming into the hands of the current and/or any successor to the City Treasurer:
Or any other credit union that is deemed advantageous to the
City of
WHEREAS, the Common Council has granted the City Treasurer authority to use the depositories interchangeably as he deems most advantageous to the City.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Onalaska that funds shall be drawn by check only upon the signature of the Mayor and/or the President of the Common Council and the City Clerk countersigning, except that the City Treasurer be authorized to make draws for investment of funds not immediately needed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that with regard to such deposits or investments of such funds, the City Treasurer shall take into consideration the following factors:
1. The safety and security of the investment or deposit shall be paramount;
2. The interest rate and other terms offered;
3. The capacity of the depository to handle the size of the deposit or investment;
4. The amount of existing City funds which are already in such depository; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to certify such bank(s), State Investment Pool and credit union(s) the proper and authentic signatures of said Mayor, President of the Council, City Clerk and City Treasurer, under Seal of the City.
Dated this 18th day of April 2006.
CITY OF
By:_________________________________
James S. Bialecki, Mayor
____________________________________
Caroline Burmaster, City Clerk
Passed:
Approved:
Motion by Ald. Gonczy, second by Ald. Wulf, to approve Resolution 21-2006. On roll call vote:
Ald. Giese aye; Ald. Olson aye; Ald. Wulf aye; Ald. Gonczy aye; Ald.
Stellner aye; Ald. Smith aye. Resolution passed.
Item 7
Mayor Bialecki noted that the job description had been reviewed by Human
Resources Specialist Elsa Ness and City Engineer Jarrod Holter.
A. Job Description.
Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Gonczy, to approve the job
description for Assistant City Engineer. On voice vote, motion carried.
B. Post and Advertise.
Motion by Ald. Gonczy, second by Ald. Wulf, to post and advertise for the
position of Assistant City Engineer. On voice vote, motion carried.
Item 8 Authorization to Advertise for Transcription Services for 2006
2007.
Motion by Ald. Wulf, second by Ald. Stellner, to authorize advertising
for transcription services for 2006 2007.
Under discussion, Ald. Wulf said, I just want to extend my personal
thanks to Holly Traffas for all of her hard work. This is something that I have
done in a very small scope prior to my being home full time for the past 14
years. And unless someone has actually done this type of work themselves
personally, you cant imagine the breadth and depth and scope of this type of
work that it involves. I for one am very appreciative for the type of work that
she has done; the quality of work that she has done; and for her meeting the
demands of our turnaround time.
Fred reminded the committee members to identify themselves at meetings
until the new transcriptionist learns individual voices.
On voice vote, motion carried.
Item 9 - Any other business that may come up subsequent to this notice
There being no further business to discuss, motion by Ald. Smith, second
by Ald. Stellner, to adjourn at 7:27 p.m.
On voice vote, motion carried.
Recorded by:
Holly Traffas