CITY OF HUDSON COMMON COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES OF MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2009 – 7:00 P.M.

 

 

 

Meeting called to order by Council President Randy Morrissette in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 7:00 p.m. President Morrissette lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.  

 

PRESENT:   Council President Randy Morrissette, and Alderpersons Pam Brokaw, Lori Bernard, Scot O’Malley and Alan Burchill.

 

ABSENT:  Mayor Knudson and Alderperson Lee Wyland were excused.

 

OTHERS PRESENT:  Devin Willi, Cathy Munkittrick, Jim Frye, Betty Caruso, Randy Hanson, David Hopkinson, Thomas Gichondo, Bernard Gichondo, and others.

 

     COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT:  President Morrissette called for comments and suggestions from citizens present three times; none were given.

 

     President Morrissette announced that he would still be participating as a voting member for Aldermanic District One.

 

     CONSENT AGENDA:  MOTION by O’Malley, second by Bernard to approve the following Consent Agenda items:

 

MINUTES:  Approve the Regular Meeting minutes of 2/18/09.

 

     CLAIMS:  Approve the following claims for payment:

 

FUND

DESCRIPTION

PAYABLES

PAYROLL

TOTALS

100

General

246,724.26

123,291.41

370,015.67

610

Sewer

42,087.07

9,008.84

51,095.91

620

Parking

1,262.32

1,055.27

2,317.59

630

Ambulance

18,051.08

6,922.64

24,973.72

 

Totals

308,124.73

140,278.16

448,402.89

 

Application of Erika L. Cherrier, 1716 Laurel Avenue, for Secondhand Article Dealer’s license d/b/a Boomerang Kids, 2009 O’Neil Road,   Hudson,WI:

Approve the issuance of a Secondhand Article Dealer’s License to Erika L. Cherrier d/b/a Boomerang Kids at 2009 O’Neil Road, Hudson, WI.

 

     Update on 2008 room Tax Revenues:  Place on file the report on 2008 Room Tax Revenues.

 

     REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS:  Place on file the Community Access Board minutes of 2/24/09 and the Fire Department Annual Report.

 

     Roll call vote, all ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED.

 

           Applications for Operator’s Licenses:  Morrissette recused himself.  MOTION by O’Malley, second by Burchill, to approve issuance of Operator’s Licenses for the period 3/3/09 through 6/30/10 to:

 

Casey J. Heitzmann         929 Meadowood Lane         Hudson, WI

Tara S. Kattre             216 Elm Street             Woodville, WI

Lacy N. Mason              541 6th St. No., Apt. B    Hudson, WI

Christopher S. Wilcox      1208 11th Street           Hudson, WI

Veronique a. Swenson      822 West Cedar Street      River Falls, WI

Joseph S. Warnken          814 First Street           Hudson, WI

 

           All ayes (4), MOTION CARRIED.

 

Application of Thomas M. Gichondo for Taxicab Service license and Taxicab driver’s License d/b/a Gold Cab, 344 Southern Pacific road, Hudson, WI:  MOTION by O’Malley, second by Burchill, to schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, March 16, 2009 at 6:50 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, (regarding the application of Thomas M. Gichondo for a Taxicab Service License).  All ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED.

 

Consider using older squad car for City employee routine travel:  bernard advised that the Finance Committee recommended taking an older Police Department vehicle for use by the Building Inspectors and Fire Inspector.  It was noted that the car’s value of approximately $2,000 would be transferred to the Police Department’s budget, and the Public Works Department would mark the vehicle with a City logo for better identification.  It was explained that this would be on a trial basis, for one year.  The vehicle would be parked in the City Hall Parking Lot or in the Williams Lot at the Public Safety Building. 

 

MOTION by Bernard, second by Brokaw, to approve the transfer of a 2003 Police Department squad car for use as an official “inspection” vehicle, as recommended by the Finance Committee.  O’Malley questioned a memo from one of the Building Inspectors, which was not available at the February 27th Finance Committee meeting.  Bernard addressed the concerns and stated that the vehicle would not be parked at the City Public Works garage, so lost time picking up or dropping off the vehicle would not be an issue.  Ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED.

 

Amendment to Municipal Code, Ch. 198-10 re: increase in sewer rates –      Ordinance No. 3-09:  motion by O’Malley, second by Burchill, to adopt the following:

ORDINANCE NO. 3-09

AMEND MUNICIPAL CODE CH. 198-10 A AND 198-10 B(2)

REGARDING SEWER RATES

 

(Copy on file in Clerk’s office)

 

It was noted that the first reading was held February 18, 2009.  All ayes (5), MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

Review draft of Mid-Census Redistricting Plan from St. Croix County Board of Supervisors:  president Morrissette stated that the draft of the proposed Redistricting Plan was sent digitally, and comments could be sent to Ellen Denzer at St. Croix County Planning and Zoning Department, or to City Administrator Willi. 

 

communications and items for future agendas:  Administrator Willi reported that he is in the process of compiling information on the structure of water and sewer services in municipalities with populations between 10,000 and 20,000.  He stated the data should be available by the March 16th meeting.

 

MOTION by O’Malley, second by Bernard to adjourn.  All ayes (5).  MOTION CARRIED at 7:10 p.m.

 

Nancy J. Korson, City Clerk

 

     I hereby certify that the City Clerk has submitted the foregoing minutes to me, and I hereby by my signature approve said minutes and all acts of the Common Council as sent forth therein.

  

Randy L. Morrissette, II, Council President