Third Regular Common Council Meeting Monday, May 06, 2024 06:00 PM City Hall, 3rd Floor - Council Chambers, 828 Center Avenue, Sheboygan, WI

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Notice of the 3RD Regular Meeting of the 2024-2025 Common Council at 6:00 PM, MONDAY, May 06, 2024 in City Hall, 3rd Floor - Council Chambers, 828 Center Avenue, Sheboygan, WI. Persons with disabilities who need accommodations to attend the meeting should contact Meredith DeBruin at the City Clerk's Office, 828 Center Avenue, (920) 459-3361.

Members of the public who wish to participate in public forum remotely shall provide notice to the City Clerk at (920) 459-3361 at least 24 hours before the meeting so that the person may be provided a remote link for that purpose.

OPENING OF MEETING

• 1.Roll Call
  Alderperson Felde may attend meeting remotely

• 2.Pledge of Allegiance

• 3.Approval of Minutes
  First and Second Regular Council Meetings held on April 16 and April 22, 2024 respectively

• 4.Confirmation of Mayor's Appointments
  Ann Steenwyk to the Police and Fire Commission
  Tomomi Kanemaru to the Mayor's International Committee

• 5.Public Forum
  Limit of five people having five minutes each with comments limited to items on this agenda.

• 6.Mayor's Announcements
  Upcoming Community Events, Proclamations, Employee Recognitions

• 7.Presentation
  City of Sheboygan 2024-2025 Work Plan by City Administrator Casey Bradley

HEARINGS

• 8.Hearing 1-24-25, pursuant to letters sent and a notice published by the City Clerk, allowing interested persons to be heard regarding a change in the Land Use Classification for property located around 929 Greenfield Avenue including Parcel Nos. 59281321761, 59281321762, and 59281321763 from Class Suburban Residential (SR-5) to Class Suburban Residential (SR-5) with PUD overlay Classification.

• 9.Hearing 2-24-25 allowing interested persons an opportunity to be heard relative to a proposed General Development Plan (GDP) submitted by Abacus Architects, Inc. to construct an addition to the Sheboygan Christian School located at 929 Greenfield Avenue.

CONSENT

• 10.Motion to Receive and File all R.O.'s, Receive all R.C.'s and Adopt all Resolutions and Ordinances

• 11.R. O. No. 3-24-25 by Library Director submitting a Resolution in recognition of the service of Barbara Alvarez to Mead Public Library.

• 12.R. O. No. 4-24-25 by Board of Water Commissioners submitting a copy of the 2023 Annual Audited Financial Statements, including Independent Auditor's Report, on the Sheboygan Water Utility.

• 13.R. O. No. 5-24-25 by Board of Water Commissioners submitting a copy of the 2023 Wisconsin Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Annual Report on the Sheboygan Water Utility.

• 14.R. O. No. 6-24-25 by Board of Water Commissioners submitting the Board of Water Commissioner' Report on the Water Utility for the first quarter of 2024.

REPORT OF OFFICERS

• 15.R. O. No. 1-24-25 by City Clerk submitting a Summons and Complaint in the matter of BankUnited N.A. vs. Joseph P. Champeau et al. REFER TO FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

• 16.R. O. No. 2-24-25 by City Clerk submitting a Notice of Claim from Steven Bastien for alleged damages due to sewer blockage. REFER TO FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

• 17.R. O. No. 7-24-25 by City Administrator submitting, for information, a copy of the City of Sheboygan Affordable Housing Policy. REFER TO FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
  
  

• 18.R. O. No. 8-24-25 by Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations submitting, for information, a copy of the Memo dated April 11, 2024 sent to all Non-Represented Employees regarding updates to the City of Sheboygan’s Employee Handbook, along with a copy of the Employee Handbook revised April 2024. REFER TO FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

• 19.R. O. No. 9-24-25 by City Clerk submitting various license applications. REFER TO LICENSING, HEARINGS, AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

RESOLUTIONS

• 20.Res. No. 1-24-25 by Alderperson Dekker requesting the Mayor to reactivate various special committees for the 2024-2025 Council year. ADOPT RESOLUTION

• 21.Res. No. 9-24-25 by Alderpersons Mitchell and Ramey approving the General Development Plan submitted by Abacus Architects, Inc. for construction of an addition to the Sheboygan Christian School on parcel nos. 59281321763, 59281321761, and 59281321762 within a Planned Unit Development (PUD) zone. ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
  
  

• 22.Res. No. 3-24-25 by Alderpersons Dekker and Rust authorizing expenditure of funds received as part of the Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Drug Trafficking Response (2024) Grant Solicitation. SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
  
  

• 23.Res. No. 10-24-25 by Alderpersons Dekker and Ramey amending the Marina and Riverfront Slips Fee Schedule. SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION

• 24.Res. No. 2-24-25 by Alderpersons Mitchell and Perrella   authorizing City staff to file a claim in In re Payment Card Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation, MDL 1720 (MKB) (JO). REFER TO FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE 

• 25.Res. No. 4-24-25 by Alderpersons Mitchell and Perrella authorizing an amendment to the 2024 budget for the transfer of remaining cash balances from the TID 6, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 15 Funds to the Affordable Housing Fund. REFER TO FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

• 26.Res. No. 5-24-25 by Alderpersons Mitchell and Perrella discontinuing collection efforts for historical warrant fees. REFER TO FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

• 27.Res. No. 6-24-25 by Alderpersons Dekker and Ramey authorizing the City Forester to apply for an Inflation Reduction Act Urban Forestry Grant through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, designating the City Forester as the City's Authorized Representative for same, and authorizing staff to undertake the steps necessary to comply with the grant requirements. REFER TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

• 28.Res. No. 7-24-25 by Alderpersons Rust and La Fave authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement for Law Enforcement Services for the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, between the City of Milwaukee and the City of Sheboygan. REFER TO LICENSING, HEARINGS, AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

• 29.Res. No. 8-24-25 by Alderpersons Mitchell and Perrella authorizing entering into a Tax Incremental District Development Agreement with Van Horn Properties of Sheboygan LLC regarding the development improvements to be located on Wilgus Avenue in the City of Sheboygan. REFER TO FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
  
  

• 30.Res. No. 11-24-25 by Alderpersons Dekker and Ramey authorizing the appropriate City officials to communicate an interest in entering into a five-year lease for a 2024 Model Vactor 2100i sanitary sewer maintenance vehicle for the Department of Public Works. REFER TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

• 31.Res. No. 12-24-25 by Alderpersons Rust and La Fave authorizing the appropriate City official to complete and sign Part G of Wisconsin Department of Revenue Form AB-105 submitted by Three Sheeps Brewing Company, LLC. REFER TO LICENSING, HEARINGS, AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
  
  

• 32.Res. No. 13-24-25 by Alderpersons Dekker and Ramey authorizing the appropriate City officials to enter into a contract with J.F. Ahern Co. for the installation of two Turbo Blowers at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and authorizing an amendment to the 2024 budget. REFER TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
  
  

• 33.Res. No. 14-24-25 by Alderpersons Mitchell and Perrella authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute an engagement letter with Quarles & Brady LLP to serve as bond counsel and disclosure counsel for the City of Sheboygan. REFER TO FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
  
  

• 34.Res. No. 15-24-25 by Alderpersons Mitchell and Perrella authorizing the Issuance and Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not to Exceed $23,165,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2024A. REFER TO FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
  
  

MATTERS LAID OVER

• 35.R. O. No. 137-23-24 by City Plan Commission to whom was referred Direct Referral Gen. Ord. No. 43-23-24 by Alderperson Mitchell and Direct Referral R. O. No. 133-23-24 by City Clerk amending the City of Sheboygan Official Zoning Map of the Sheboygan Zoning Ordinance to change the Use District Classification for property located around 929 Greenfield Avenue including Parcel Nos. 59281321761, 59281321762, and 59281321763 from Class Suburban Residential (SR-5) to Class Suburban Residential (SR-5) with PUD overlay Classification; recommends filing the R. O. and adopting the Ordinance. REFER TO THE 2024-2025 COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL

OTHER MATTERS AUTHORIZED BY LAW

ADJOURN MEETING

• 36.Motion to Adjourn

In compliance with Wisconsin's Open Meetings Law, this agenda was posted in the following locations more than 24 hours prior to the time of the meeting:

City Hall  •  Mead Public Library
Sheboygan County Administration Building  •  City's website