On this Tuesday evening, Mayor Lois called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. starting with roll call. Roll Call: Robert Prailes, Peter Girolamo, Steve Rauch, Katie Simenson, Robert Miller, Kent Strong, Thomas Vos and John Thate. Also present were: Police Chief Scot Eisenhauer; Police Lieutenant Mark Anderson, Department of Public Works – Streets and Parks Supervisor Larry Gobel, Department of Public Works Utilities Supervisor Dick Pieters, Fire Chief Dick Lodle, Library Director Gayle Falk, Building Inspector / Zoning Administrator Patrick Scherrer, Interim City Administrator Mark Morien, and City Attorney Thomas Kircher.

Citizen Comments – None.

Chamber of Commerce Representative – No report.

Approval of Minutes – Alderman Strong moved and Alderman Rauch seconded to approve the September 18, 2007 minutes. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Letters and Communications – None.

Alderman Girolamo informed the Council that the Veterans Board is having a hard time understanding the aspects of the remodeling of the Vet’s Building (i.e. cost, time, etc.). He asked if Mayor Lois could come to the next board meeting to explain the project and its aspects to the veterans. Mayor Lois stated that he would come to their next meeting to explain the project.

Department of Public Works – Streets and Parks Supervisor Larry Gobel informed the Council that AT & T would be working on a project involving open excavation on the manholes starting on Kane Street and ending down by the corner of Jefferson Street (City Hall). He noted that this project has been put off for several years and the majority of the work would be done during the night so it shouldn’t affect daily traffic.

Alderman Miller questioned why there were two more police officers budgeted to be hired in 2008 when two were just hired in 2007. Police Chief Scot Eisenhauer stated that the two officers hired in 2007 filled the positions that were vacant from other officers moving up and the two to be hired in 2008 would allow the department to be at full staff again.

Interim City Administrator Mark Morien, informed the Council that he had spoken with City Engineer, Tom Foht regarding the Pine Street / Milwaukee Avenue stoplight situation. Interim Administrator Morien stated that Mr. Foht has received the report and is reviewing the changes that are recommended. He noted that those changes should be occurring around November 1, 2007. Interim Administrator Morien also noted that Mr. Foht would have a report for the Council’s review in two weeks regarding the issues with the Riverwalk.

Alderman Vos voiced his concern regarding the lights at the Pine Street / Milwaukee Avenue intersection not changing from red to green. He noted that by the lights not changing, drivers are becoming impatient and driving through the red light, which creates a dangerous situation. Mr. Gobel stated that he would contact Tapco to come and check the Pine Street / Milwaukee Avenue light situation.

Alderman Thate informed Mr. Gobel that the railroad crossing at Jefferson / Bridge Street needed to be fixed as there was a large piece of concrete coming out around the track area. Mr. Gobel stated that the railroad is responsible for the repair of the crossings and would be coming to repair this area in the coming weeks.

Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Strong seconded to receive and accept reports 1-11. All were in favor and the motion carried. (These reports are on file at City Hall for viewing.)

Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Strong seconded to approve pre-paids in the amount of $93,503.30 on September 20, 2007 and $20,707.23 on September 27, 2007 totaling $114,210.53 and vouchers in the amount of $38,231.36 on October 2, 2007 for a grand total of $152,441.89. Reimbursements were in the amount of $1,465.82 on September 28, 2007 and Debit Card purchases in the amount of $73.55 and $93.91 for DPW; $61.00, $11.50 and $20.98 for the Library; $270.00, $210.80, $85.47 and $149.97 for the Police Dept. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Simenson, Rauch, Girolamo, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Strong moved and Alderman Vos seconded to approve the licenses and permits as presented. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Jacobson, Jessica D.

None.

1. A public hearing to consider annexing property located west of Pine Street, north of the Burlington Manufacturing and Office Park and south of Yahnke Road to the City of Burlington, pursuant to the City’s power to annex property it owns under Wis. Stat. §66.0223; to amend the official map of the City of Burlington accordingly; and to temporarily zone the property to B-1, Neighborhood Business District and C-1, Conservancy District

Mayor Lois opened the public hearing at 6:56 p.m.

There were no comments.

Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Vos seconded to close the public hearing at 6:57 p.m. All were in favor and the motion carried.

55. A resolution approving a Preliminary Plat, prepared by William R. Henrichs, RLS, dated June 18, 2007, revised August 29, 2007, for the proposed Schaefer Subdivision located at 32435 Yahnke Road, recently annexed to the City of Burlington.

58. A resolution awarding the bid for two(2) one-ton utility trucks for the Public Works Department to Lynch Truck Center for the not-to-exceed amount of $55,235.00 for each vehicle.

Alderman Vos requested a second reading of Resolution No. 55, A resolution approving a Preliminary Plat, prepared by William R. Henrichs, RLS, dated June 18, 2007, revised August 29, 2007, for the proposed Schaefer Subdivision located at 32435 Yahnke Road, recently annexed to the City of Burlington. Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Rauch seconded to adopt Resolution No. 55. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Girolamo, Rauch, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: Simenson. The majority was in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Strong requested a second reading of Resolution No. 58, A resolution awarding the bid for two (2) one-ton utility trucks for the Public Works Department to Lynch Truck Center for the not-to-exceed amount of $55,235.00 for each vehicle. Alderman Strong moved and Alderman Rauch seconded to adopt Resolution No. 58. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Simenson, Girolamo, Rauch, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

15. An ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map by rezoning 249 Milwaukee Avenue from B-2, Central Business District to Rd-2, Two-Family Residence District. This rezone has been recommended by the Plan Commission provided that the owners are granted a variance by the Zoning Board of Appeals for the minimum lot width and minimum lot area requirements for the Rd-2, Two-Family Residence District.

Alderman Vos requested a second reading of Ordinance No. 15, An ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map by rezoning 249 Milwaukee Avenue from B-2, Central Business District to Rd-2, Two-Family Residence District. This rezone has been recommended by the Plan Commission provided that the owners are granted a variance by the Zoning Board of Appeals for the minimum lot width and minimum lot area requirements for the Rd-2, Two-Family Residence District. Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Strong seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 15. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Simenson, Girolamo, Rauch, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. Alderman Prailes voted present. The majority was in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Vos questioned Mr. Gobel if the recycling / compost site hours and cost issues have been worked out and when they would begin. Mr. Gobel stated that he would meet with Alderman Vos to discuss location and cost as well as how everything would run.

Mayor Lois entertained a motion to enter into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(e):

Alderman Strong moved and Alderman Simenson seconded to enter into closed session at 7:05 p.m. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Rauch, Simenson, Girolamo, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Girolamo seconded to reconvene into open session at 8:07 p.m. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Rauch, Simenson, Girolamo, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Girolamo moved and Alderman Prailes seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. All were in favor and the motion carried

Adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Recording Secretary – Angela M. Hansen