CITY OF ANTIGO
COMMON COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Common Council of the City of Antigo met in regular session on the above date at 6:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Mayor Bill Brandt presiding.
Roll Call – Present: Alderpersons Kapusta, Darling, Bauknecht, Zelazoski, Dunn, Bugni,
Balcerzak, and Turnbull. Absent: Kassis.
Mayor Brandt excused Alderperson Kassis.
Department Managers in attendance were: Mark Desotell, Director of Administrative
Services; Kaye Matucheski, Clerk-Treasurer; Eric Roller, Police Chief/Public Safety
Director; Jon Petroskey, Fire Chief; Robert Piskula, Street Commissioner; Charley
Brinkmeier, Civil Technologist/Surveyor; Sarah Repp, Parks, Recreation, and Cemetery
Supervisor; James Pike, Communication and Technology Supervisor; and Jerome
Wilhelm, Inspector/Assessor.
Others in attendance were: Michael Winter, City Attorney; Jeanne Jensen, Deputy
Clerk-Treasurer; Lisa Haefs, Antigo Daily Journal; Rusty Mehlberg, WACD/WATK Radio;
Scott Martin, MSA Professional Services; Deb Gallenberg, Antigo Family Resource
Center; Randy Huff and Helen Wanca, Antigo Resale Frontier; Dan Bauknecht; Billie
Bauknecht; Jack Strasser; and Ralph Uttke joined the meeting late.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited followed by a moment of silent meditation.
Alderperson Bugni moved, Alderperson Bauknecht seconded, to approve the minutes
from the August 4, August 8, and August 15, 2012, meetings. Carried.
Citizen Comments
Deb Gallenberg, Antigo Family Resource Center Coordinator—Request for 2013
Funding and 2011 year-end report
Ms. Gallenberg reported 512 unduplicated adults and 454 unduplicated children were
served in 2011 and a total of 1,183 duplicated adults and 1,273 duplicated children were
served in 2011. She then reviewed a break down of programs by “funders” and the
services offered. She stated they are starting a new network called “Northwoods Family
Resource Center Network” compiled of Antigo, Merrill and Rhinelander family resource
centers. She thanked the City for the years of funding the program and requests the
same amount of $2,500 for 2013.
Mayor Brandt noted the request will be referred to the budget process.
Dan Bauknecht, 245 Anderson Drive, addressed Council regarding the ordinance being
considered for marijuana possession violations. Mr. Bauknecht noted he has been
working in narcotics since 2006 with the Langlade County Sheriff’s Department with
additional involvement on the State level. He commented he believes that the current
laws send a strong message of the dangers of marijuana and is concerned the proposed
ordinance may lessen that message. Mr. Bauknecht cited the 2011 Antigo Police
Department report which shows complaints of 110 with 17 being marijuana complaints
with about a dozen arrests. He further stated he feels there is a giant message being
sent if the violation is not a criminal offense.
Randy Huff, 815 Fifth Avenue, reported to Council he is opening up a resale shop but his
application for a Secondhand Article Dealer License Permit will not be considered until
the October 10 Council meeting. Mr. Huff asked if there is a possibility that the process
can be speeded up so he does not have to wait until next month.
Upon inquiry by Mayor Brandt, Jeanne Jensen, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer, noted the
application was just filed today (September 12, 2012).
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Mayor Brandt noted it is not on the agenda so Council cannot act on the license tonight.
There were no other individuals wishing to address Council.
Update on Citizen’s Referrals from Previous Council Meeting
No previous referrals were reported on.
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolutions
Resolution No. 101-12 re Approving Operators Licenses
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL, City of Antigo that an Operator's License be
issued to: Sandra K. Spencer; Myra Klante; Laneh M. Gorr; Shelley J. Clay;
Ramiro Salvatierra; Michael D. O’Brien; Nicole Mayo and David J. Steger
pursuant to payment of fees.
Resolution No. 102-12 re Amendment to Change Insurance Requirements on Clinical
Affiliation Agreement for Emergency Medical Technician Occupations
WHEREAS,
on April 11, 2012 the Council approved Resolution No. 042-12 which was an
Agreement with Northcentral Technical College (NTC) to allow their Emergency
Medical Technician students to ride along with the City of Antigo Fire Department
ambulance for clinical hours, and
WHEREAS,
after the original agreement was approved, changes were needed with regards to
NTC listing the City of Antigo Fire Department as an additional insured on all
policies, and
WHEREAS,
staff worked with NTC to achieve the amended agreement listing the City of
Antigo as an additional insured as approved by the Finance, Personnel &
Legislative Committee, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL, City of Antigo, to
approve the amended agreement, as attached, with Northcentral Technical
College which will allow their EMT students to ride along with the City of Antigo
Fire Department.
(Committee approved 6-0)
(Agreement on file in the Clerk-Treasurer’s office)
Communications
Reports from the department managers and agencies (placed on file).
Funding Request from Boys and Girls Club of Langlade County (referred to October
Council Meeting).
Alderperson Darling moved, Alderperson Bugni seconded, to approve the Consent
Agenda.
Ayes were: Kapusta, Darling, Bauknecht, Zelazoski, Dunn, Bugni, Balcerzak, and
Turnbull. Noes were: None. Absent: Kassis. Carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolutions
Resolution No. 103-12 re Approving Agreement with Langlade Hospital for Parking Lot
Near Little League Park
WHEREAS,
the City of Antigo has been approached by Langlade Hospital to construct a
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municipal parking lot near the City’s Little League Park at Second Avenue and
Langlade Road, and
WHEREAS,
Langlade Hospital wishes to have extra parking for staff and visitors and is willing
to bear the cost to construct such parking lot as well as the continued
maintenance of the newly constructed parking lot, and
WHEREAS,
the City of Antigo would benefit by having a paved parking area to be used by
residents attending ball games and using the Springbrook Trail, and
WHEREAS,
staff has worked closely with the hospital to draft an agreement which benefits
both parties mutually and still maintain the aesthetic of a sporting area as well,
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL, City of Antigo, to
approve the agreement, as attached, with Langlade Hospital which will allow a
municipal parking lot to be constructed near the Little League Park at Second
Avenue and Langlade Road.
(City Plan Commission approved 6-0)
(Park, Cemetery and Recreation Commission approved 6-0, Absent 1)
(Finance, Personnel and Legislative Committee approved 6-0)
(Agreement on file in the Clerk-Treasurer’s office)
Alderperson Balcerzak moved, Alderperson Bugni seconded, to approve Resolution No.
103-12.
Mayor Brandt noted a very well done map prepared by Sarah Repp, Parks, Recreation,
and Cemetery Supervisor, was included for Council.
Upon inquiry by Alderperson Bauknecht, Ms. Repp and Kaye Matucheski, ClerkTreasurer, noted that the hospital will be responsible for plowing in the winter as listed in
the agreement.
Ayes were: Kapusta, Darling, Bauknecht, Zelazoski, Dunn, Bugni, Balcerzak, and
Turnbull. Noes were: None. Absent: Kassis. Carried.
Resolution No. 104-12 re Approving Seasonal Employee Wage Increase for 2013
WHEREAS,
the Public Works and Parks, Recreation, & Cemetery Departments employ
various individuals classified as seasonal, and
WHEREAS,
the City would like to encourage these individuals to return annually and must
stay competitive with other local employers when determining wages for these
employees, and
WHEREAS,
the wage plan for the City’s seasonal employees has not been increased since
2007;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL, City of Antigo, the plan
shall be amended as follows effective with the 2013 budget.
Position
General
Laborers
Caretakers
Rec Program
Staff
i.e. Instructors,
Officials,
Umpires
1st year
2nd year
3rd year
4th year
5th year
$8.00
$8.40
$8.90
$9.45
$10.00
$7.50
$7.85
$8.25
$8.75
$9.25
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the amount of increase based on the 2011 seasonal hours
worked is $ 3,000.00 with the funds for these increases to be derived from each
function areas seasonal wages accounts.
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Alderperson Balcerzak moved, Alderperson Turnbull seconded, to approve Resolution
No. 104-12.
Ayes were: Kapusta, Darling, Bauknecht, Zelazoski, Dunn, Bugni, Balcerzak, and
Turnbull. Noes were: None. Absent: Kassis. Carried.
Ordinances
Ordinance No. 1244B Amendment to Section 38-267 (2) of the Municipal Code
Regarding Limited Time Parking at 628 Dorr Street
Alderperson Bugni moved, Alderperson Kapusta seconded, to approve Ordinance No.
1244B.
Ayes were: Kapusta, Bauknecht, Dunn, and Bugni. Noes were: Darling, Zelazoski,
Balcerzak, and Turnbull. Absent: Kassis. Tie vote. Mayor Brandt voted aye. Carried.
Ordinance No. 1245B Ordinance Prohibiting Possession, Manufacture and Delivery of
Drug Paraphernalia & Prohibiting Possession of 10 Grams or Less of Marijuana
Alderperson Darling moved, Alderperson Turnbull seconded, to approve Ordinance No.
1245B.
Upon inquiry by Alderperson Kapusta, Mayor Brandt explained that it will still be illegal
for any marijuana to be on your person and they will either receive a ticket or be referred
to the court system. Mayor Brandt further explained there are a number of communities
that have similar ordinances and some have a larger number of grams.
Mayor Brandt noted Chief Roller was asked by Judge Kawalski to look at adding the 10
grams of marijuana with the drug paraphernalia ordinance.
Eric Roller, Police Chief/Public Safety Director, listed a number of the communities that
have this ordinance. He further explained this is adding another tool for the officers to
use. It is not minimizing the offense but it would add an immediate consequence.
Chief Roller explained some of the officers brought this up a few years ago and the
department has been reviewing it for implementation in Antigo. The Police Department
went to Judge Kawalski for his input and he suggested marijuana also be added to the
paraphernalia.
Upon inquiry by Alderperson Balcerzak, Chief Roller explained that second or third
offenses would be criminal violations and referred to the District Attorney’s office for
charges.
Upon inquiry by Alderperson Zelazoski, Chief Roller showed an example of how much
10 grams of marijuana looks like by exhibiting to the Council a 6 gram container of fake
marijuana.
Ayes were: Darling, Bauknecht, Zelazoski, Dunn, Bugni, Balcerzak, and Turnbull. Noes
were: Kapusta. Absent: Kassis. Carried.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Payment of Bills
Alderperson Kapusta moved, Alderperson Bauknecht seconded, that Direct Deposits for
August 3, August 17, and August 31, 2012, payrolls, City Citizens Bank Accounts
Payable Check Nos. 53193-53446, both inclusive, Self-Funding Health Insurance Check
Nos. 1757-1758, and Block Grant Revolving Loan Fund Check Nos. 3231-3242, both
inclusive, be allowed as approved by the Mayor; and the Clerk-Treasurer be directed to
pay the same.
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Ayes were: Kapusta, Darling, Bauknecht, Zelazoski, Dunn, Bugni, Balcerzak, and
Turnbull. Noes were: None. Absent: Kassis. Carried.
Committee Referrals
Mayor Brandt noted the funding request from the Antigo Family Resource Center was
referred to the 2013 budget process.
Mayor Brandt noted the Boys & Girls Club presentation for funding was referred to the
October 10, 2012, Council meeting.
Alderperson Balcerzak complimented the officers involved with saving the four month old
baby. Upon inquiry by Mayor Brandt, Chief Roller noted police officers were also
involved in the call with one of the police officers driving the ambulance. It was a good
effort from both departments.
Alderperson Bugni commended the ambulance/fire department from personal
experience.
Mayor Brandt commended Sarah Repp on her efforts for the new hospital parking lot.
Mayor Brandt noted there will be a Council as a Committee of the Whole meeting held
on September 26 to review the 2013 budget. A special Council meeting will be held just
prior to the Committee of the Whole meeting to act on the Secondhand Article Dealer
License for Randy Huff.
There were no other committee referrals.
Adjournment
Alderperson Darling moved, Alderperson Bauknecht seconded, to adjourn at 6:39 p.m.
Carried.
Approved:
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Mayor
Attest:
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Clerk-Treasurer