On this Tuesday evening, Council President Robert Miller called the meeting to order at 7:26 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. Mayor Lois was excused. Council President Robert Miller retained his right to vote. Also present were: Police Chief Scot Eisenhauer, Department of Public Works Utilities Supervisor Dick Pieters, Fire Chief Dick Lodle, Library Director Gayle Falk, Building Inspector / Zoning Administrator Patrick Scherrer, Budget Officer / Treasurer Bridget Lois, Interim City Administrator Mark Morien and City Attorney Thomas Kircher.

Citizen Comments – None.

Chamber of Commerce Representative – Mr. Darrell Davis, Chamber of Commerce Representative, informed the Council of the Annual Christmas Parade on December 7, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.

Approval of Minutes –Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Strong seconded to approve the October 16, 2007 minutes and the October 23, 2007 Special Council minutes. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Letters and Communications – Alderman Girolamo moved and Alderman Prailes seconded to approve Communication "A" regarding Mayor Lois’ absence from this evening’s meeting. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Vos expressed his disappointment with the lack of interest and effort in getting something done with the City’s recycling center. Alderman Girolamo stated that after recent conversations he had with Department of Public Works Streets and Parks Supervisor Larry Gobel, it was decided to put off any action on the recycling center until the dog park situation was resolved. Alderman Vos stated that the ball was dropped when the dog park took precedence over the recycling center. Council President Miller stated that he would like to see this issue move forward so that a plan could be put in place by this coming spring.

Alderman Strong moved and Alderman Simenson seconded to receive and accept reports 1-9. All were in favor and the motion carried. (These reports are on file at City Hall for viewing.)

Alderman Strong moved and Alderman Girolamo seconded to approve pre-paids in the amount of $40,279.78 on October 18, 2007; $117,484.73 on October 25, 2007 and $44,115.97 totaling $157,764.51 and vouchers in the amount of $537,274.34 on November 6, 2007 for a grand total of $695,038.85. Reimbursements were in the amount of $1,174.70 on October 26, 2007 and Debit Card purchases in the amount of $10.72 and $97.61 for the DPW; $209.75 and 315.00 for the Library; $81.31 and $148.50 for the WWTP; $320.08 for the Finance Dept and $ 159.94 for the Building 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.

Chantharat, Nirandone

Hanson, Justine M.

Roskoske Kissane, Sandra J.

Schoelzel, Kathy M.

Mangelsdorf, Christine M.

None.

Council President Miller opened the public hearing at 7:39 p.m.

Budget Officer / Treasurer Bridget Lois explained the Proposed Budget, which shows a total revenue stream of $11,553,741 and planned expenses totaling $12,046,052. It also shows that the City will be running in a deficit of revenues under expenses of $492,312 for 2008. She further explained that in terms of the General Fund, the proposed 2008 Budget shows $7,307,693 in projected revenue and $7,714,378 in planned expenses. As a result of this, in 2008 the City will need to spend $406,685 of the General Fund balance.

Alderman Simenson questioned why the "revenue under expensed" numbers changed from the information the Council previously had. Ms. Lois explained that they have been working with the tax levy to figure what the City would be looking at for next year, which changed the revenue as far as taxes go. She also noted that she had received better estimates from the State. Alderman Simenson also questioned if the 1.5 million dollar Street and Sidewalk Bond helped the City’s budget in any way. Ms. Lois stated that it had because it is an operating transfer out into the Equipment Replacement Fund. Alderman Simenson also questioned if the new development really did help the City in any way. Ms. Lois stated that this growth helped the residents of the City by not allowing the tax rate to sky rocket as it could have. She also noted that it did help the City because of the restraints that the State put on it which allowed the City to gain the extra cash without taxing us further.

Mr. Jay Askins, 272 Gardner Avenue, City of Burlington, stated that he would not pass any budget that has the kind of negative numbers that ours does. He also noted that he is aware of other communities that have cut off all budgets to their departments, forcing them to come forward with each expenditure, thereby ensuring adequate spending.

Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Strong seconded to close the public hearing. All were in favor and the motion carried. The public hearing was closed at 7:55 p.m.

64. A resolution approving Contract Change Order Number One for a reduction of the contract price in the amount of $24,250.99 for the pump house construction project for Municipal Well #11. This reduction will bring the contract price down to $774,449.01 from the original price of $798,700.00.

65. A resolution Contract Change Order Number Two for a reduction of the contract price in the amount of $11,167.25 for the reservoir construction project for Municipal Well #11. This reduction will bring the contract price down to $763,347.75 from the original price of $773,770.00.

Alderman Vos requested a second reading of Resolution No. 64, A resolution approving Contract Change Order Number One for a reduction of the contract price in the amount of $24,250.99 for the pump house construction project for Municipal Well #11. This reduction will bring the contract price down to $774,449.01 from the original price of $798,700.00. Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Girolamo seconded to adopt Resolution No. 64. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Girolamo, Simenson, Rauch, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Rauch requested a second reading of Resolution No. 65, A resolution Contract Change Order Number Two for a reduction of the contract price in the amount of $11,167.25 for the reservoir construction project for Municipal Well #11. This reduction will bring the contract price down to $763,347.75 from the original price of $773,770.00. Alderman Rauch moved and Alderman Girolamo seconded to adopt Resolution No. 65. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Girolamo, Simenson, Rauch, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

16. Ordinance 1843(16) amending the Official Traffic Map to create a school crossing on McCanna Parkway. This item was discussed at the October 16, 2007 Committee of the Whole meeting.

Alderman Vos requested a second reading of Ordinance No. 16, An ordinance annexing territory located on S. Pine Street, adjacent the Burlington Manufacturing and Office Park (002-02-19-007-101) to the City of Burlington, Wisconsin. Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Strong seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 16. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Simenson, Prailes, Rauch, Girolamo, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Strong moved and Alderman Girolamo seconded to approve Motions 07-579 - 07-582 as presented. All were in favor and the motion carried.

None.

Council President Miller entertained a motion to enter into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(e):

Alderman Girolamo moved and Alderman Simenson seconded to enter into closed session at 8:00 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 Strong moved and Alderman Rauch seconded to reconvene into open session at 8:24 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 Strong moved and Alderman Rauch seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Recording Secretary – Angela M. Hansen