CITY OF ANTIGO
FINANCE, PERSONNEL & LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD
APRIL 28, 2010
Members Present: Alderpersons Bauknecht, Balcerzak, Kapusta, Darling, Kassis and Mayor
Brandt
Members Absent: None
Others Present:
Dale Soumis, Director of Administrative Services; Kaye Matucheski, ClerkTreasurer; Jerry Wilhelm, Inspector/Assessor; Charley Brinkmeier, Civil
Technologist/Surveyor; Jon Petroskey, Fire Chief; Eric Roller, Police Chief;
Sarah Young, Park, Recreation and Cemetery Supervisor; Alderperson
Cahak, and Jaime Brown, Administrative Clerical.
This meeting of the Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee was called to order on the
above date at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall. Mayor Brandt served as Chairperson
and Jaime Brown recorded the minutes thereof.
1. Approval of Minutes from the February 17, 2010 Meeting
Kassis moved, Kapusta seconded, to approve the minutes from the February 17, 2010
meeting as previously distributed. Carried 6-0.
APPROVED
2. Approval to Waive Ball Tournament Fees for State Tournament
Sarah Young, Park, Recreation and Cemetery Supervisor noted a two day ball tournament
costs approximately $1,000 outside of budgeted funds.
Alderperson Darling inquired as to the cost to reserve the ball fields for the games to which
Ms. Young stated approximately $200.
Alderperson Kassis noted that a substantial amount of money is brought into the community
during these tournaments.
Brandt moved, Bauknecht seconded, to waive the ball tournament fees for the State
Tournaments. Carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION TO COUNCIL
3. Approve Funding from Hotel/Motel Administrative Fund for Weekend Ball
Tournaments
Ms. Young is requesting a $1,000 reimbursement for each weekend ball tournament
requiring labor and equipment from the Hotel/Motel Administrative Fund. She further added
that the funding is justifiable given the amount of visitors to the area and number of hotel and
motel rooms booked for the tournament events as well as local retail shops and restaurants.
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Alderperson Balcerzak questioned if the requested amount was $1,000 for each tournament
for a total of three tournaments to which Ms. Young clarified that it was for each tournament
for a total of three.
Balcerzak moved, Darling seconded, to fund the ball tournaments at $1,000 each for a total
up to three from the Hotel/Motel Administrative Fund. Carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION TO COUNCIL
4. Approve Ordinance Change to waive Certain Fees for Certain Groups
Mayor Brandt advised the committee that this agenda item was referred from the Council as
a Whole Committee and inquired as to if the committee would like to change the ordinance to
set up automatic waiver of certain fees for certain groups, such as non-profit. He further
suggested that he would prefer hearing them on a case by case basis to make sure that the
organizations and the events are appropriate to be waived by the City.
Alderperson Darling noted that the City should not have a fee if it is going to be waived
continuously further noting a 503C should be automatically waived.
Alderperson Kassis noted disagreement stating that organizations from other communities
could be 503C to which Mayor Brandt noted a previous organization that wanted to strike
against a Marine’s funeral, which he believes the City would not want to participate in.
The committee agreed that it will continue to waive fees on a case by case basis.
DENIED-NO ACTION TAKEN
5. Feral Cat and Vermin Problem in Ninth Ward
Chief Roller noted that another live trap has been purchased and is attempting to capture
more feral cats. He further noted that the traps have been set up in residential property
where the property owners are not letting the feral cats free or feeding them.
Mayor Brandt indicated that previously there were neighbors that would release the cats once
they were captured and hopefully by placing the traps on specific properties, this will help to
alleviate the problem.
INFORMATION ONLY
6. Approval of Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP)
Kaye Matucheski, Clerk-Treasurer, advised that recently the Public Works Department
contract had a provision to provide a Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP) for its
employees. This union would be added to the existing PEHP plan but needed Council
approval first.
Alderperson Balcerzak inquired as to the fee associated with this, to which Ms. Matucheski
stated that it does not affect the City, only the employees that have money in there.
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Darling moved, Kassis seconded, to approve the Post Employment Health Plan resolution as
provided. Carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION TO COUNCIL
7. Modifications to Paid on Call Contracts for Fire Department
Chief Petroskey provided a memo to the committee describing requested changes to the
Paid on Call (POC) Contract for the Fire Department. Within the memo he noted three
changes which would require POC’s to complete their first out runs and transfers within a
three month period, changing the probationary period to commence once the pre-program
training is complete, and removing the training session section from the terms and conditions
and handle it in a policy format which would allow adjusting the training requirements based
on training needs.
Balcerzak moved, Kassis seconded, to approve the modifications to the Paid on Call Terms
and Conditions for the Fire Department as presented. Carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION TO COUNCIL
8. Contract for Ambulance Event Stand-by
Chief Petroskey indicated that the ambulance service currently provides stand-by service for
events such as the stock car races and football games at the rate of $60 per hour, however
does not have a signed agreement or contract for these services. He is requesting a written
contract to address some of the issues they are experiencing such as advance notice, billing
issues, and 911 call precedence. Chief Petroskey further indicated that the City Attorney
would help draft a contact and would provide the same to Council once it is complete.
Upon inquiry by Alderperson Darling, Chief Petroskey noted that there have been concerns
with event holders not paying for services promptly. Chief Petroskey further noted that the
rate has remained the same since 2006 and he would like this rate to continue because of
tough economic times. Alderperson Darling suggested not providing services until the
balance due is current.
Kapusta moved, Bauknecht seconded, to accept the development of a contract for
Ambulance Event Stand-by. Carried 5-1, Darling opposed.
APPROVED TO DEVELOP CONTRACT
9. Sale of CPAP Machine
Chief Petroskey requested approval to sell one of the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
(CPAP) machines to Elcho Rescue noting that the City’s ambulance service has switched to
a lighter and easier system. He proposes selling this machine for $500 and each face piece
for $25. This equipment was purchased several years ago for $1,000 and has since gotten
plenty of use.
Kapusta moved, Bauknecht seconded, to approve the sale of the CPAP machine and face
pieces. Carried 6-0.
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RESOLUTION TO COUNCIL
10. Approval of Plat Ordinance
Dale Soumis, Director of Administrative Services, advised the committee that the last section
of this ordinance, §14-1281 is an addition requiring the development of sidewalks when
creating a new plat. This can be appealed if necessary and Council would decide at that
point if a sidewalk is necessary or not. As of right now, there is no requirement for sidewalks
when developing a new plat.
Kassis moved, Bauknecht seconded, to approval the addition to the plat ordinance as
presented. Carried 6-0.
ORDINANCE TO COUNCIL
11. Stormwater Utility Credit and Adjustment Handbook
Charley Brinkmeier, Civil Technologist/Surveyor, indicated that the handbook previously
distributed is a complex handbook, noting the biggest reason for the handbook is to figure out
adjustments for those non-residential properties who are not utilizing the infrastructure. The
maximum credit allowed will be 50%, however few existing facilities will receive this full credit.
The handbook has been discussed at the Public Works meeting and it was decided at that
meeting that one year from the date of the implementation of the utility needs to be added as
a cut off for any retroactive credit adjustment. Mr. Brinkmeier further advised that the utility
has already billed once.
Alderperson Kassis inquired as to any credits due for residential properties to which Mr.
Brinkmeier clarified it was for non-residential property only.
Mr. Brinkmeier also advised that the handbook is a draft and it is in the process of being reformatted to make it easier to read, however, the information will remain the same. This
handbook will be made available to the general public and also notes a $50 application fee
and fee associated for evaluation of any site.
Mr. Soumis noted that other communities are starting stormwater utilities as well.
Darling moved, Balcerzak seconded, to approve the Stormwater Utility Credit and Adjustment
Handbook with a time limitation to apply for the credit of one year from the activation of the
utility. Carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION TO COUNCIL
12. Amend Antigo Codes §30-99, §14-1336(a) and 14-1338(a) and (c)(2)
Mayor Brandt indicated that Jerry Wilhelm, Inspector/Assessor, looked at changing some old
codes to comply with new standards and law. He further advised that the NFPA standards is
in conflict with NFPA codes still on file. It is standard practice to automatically adopt the
latest version of the NFPA standards. However, the Fire Chief cannot enforce design codes,
which is an NFPA standard. Mayor Brandt further explained that if a building holds 50+
people and can hold live entertainment, the building needs to have a sprinkler system, which
means that most places in Antigo that host music would have to put in sprinkler systems.
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The City already has NFPA protection standards in other codes that are already adopted. If it
is not enforceable and incorporated in ordinances, then the City may have a problem. It
needs to either be enforceable or off the books.
In a memo provided from Mr. Wilhelm he is requesting §30-99 item 26 to be removed and
replaced with Comm 60-66, item 27, 29, 30 and 33 to be removed. He further requested
§30-99(e) changed to reflect that the codes in this section shall be enforced by the
appropriate department, either the building inspector or the fire chief of his/her designee.
Under §14-1336(a) Comm 75-799 and IND 160-164 should be removed. Com 61-65 should
be changed to Comm 60-66 IBC as amended by Wisconsin Changes. §14-1338(a) all
references to Comm 61-65 should be changed to Comm 60-66 and all references to Wis.
Admin. Code or Wisconsin State Building Code should be changed to IBC (International
Building Code) with Wisconsin amendments.
Mayor Brandt is requesting §30-99 (39) and (40) be completely removed.
Darling moved, Bauknecht seconded, to approve changes as discussed.
Carried 6-0.
ORDINANCE CHANGE TO COUNCIL
13. Any Other Matters
Ms. Matucheski advised the committee that an Application for Special Event Permit for kids
fishing day will be seen in the near future. She wanted the committee to be aware that they
are asking the Fire Department to fill the water tank. Public Service Commission requires a
fee be paid for the water and the City cannot waive this charge because it is a utility.
Chief Petroskey indicated the Fire Department used a private hydrant a few weeks ago to fill
a tank and would rather have people use the water department for this activity.
Mayor Brandt noted that the City has to charge for this as it is a utility so when asked, the
requesting party can be told the City cannot do this.
INFORMATION ONLY
14. Adjournment
Kapusta moved, Darling seconded, to adjourn at 7:00 p.m. Carried 6-0.
APPROVED
Mayor Bill Brandt, Chairperson
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