At the meeting this Tuesday evening, Mayor Lois called the Organizational Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mayor Lois then requested a roll call of the out going Council. Roll Call: Peter Girolamo, Robert Miller, Robert Prailes, Steve Rauch, Katie Simenson, Kent Strong and John Thate. Alderman Thomas Vos was excused. Also present were: City Administrator Kevin Lahner; Municipal Judge Marvin Daniel; Treasurer Bridget Lois; Building Inspector Patrick Scherrer; Police Chief Scot Eisenhauer; Library Director Gayle Falk; DPW Streets and Parks Supervisor Larry Gobel and Attorney Thomas Kircher.

Citizen Comments – A representative of the local veterans and the thanked both Mayor Lois and the City Council for their hard work over the years as well as their continued support of the new Veteran’s Building.

Ms. Holly Prailes Humphrey, representative of the Burlington Area Dog Park, informed the Council that the new dog park is opened thanks to the support of Aldermen Peter Girolamo and Robert Prailes. She invited the Council to the grand opening of the park on May 3, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.

Alderman John Thate wanted to thank the citizens of Burlington, especially those in the First District for all of their support. He also thanked the Mayor, Council members, Department Heads and all other City staff as it had been a pleasure to work with all of them over the years. He further thanked Mayor Lois and noted what a pleasure it was to work with him over the last eight years that he was Mayor. He wished good luck to the new Mayor and Council for the future.

Letters and Communications – Alderman Strong moved and Alderman Simenson seconded to approve Correspondences A & B, regarding the absence of Aldermen Tom Vos and Edward Johnson. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Approval of Minutes – Alderman Thate moved and Alderman Rauch seconded to approve the Committee of the Whole & Common Council Minutes of April 2, 2008 and the Common Council Minutes of April 8, 2008. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Rauch seconded to receive and file the April 1, 2008 Canvass of Election as presented. All were in favor and the motion carried. (The Canvass of Election is on file at City Hall for viewing).

Municipal Judge, Marvin Daniel administered the oath of office to the following people:

Mayor – Robert Miller

District 1 – Edward Johnson (previously sworn in)

District 2 – Jim Prailes

District 3 – Tom Vos (previously sworn in)

District 4 – Jeff Fischer

Mayor Lois presented plaques to outgoing Aldermen Peter Girolamo, John Thate and Kent Strong in recognition of their services to the City.

Mayor Miller presented a plaque to outgoing Mayor Lois in recognition of his time and dedication to the City.

Mayor Miller asked that Pastor Scott Carson say a prayer before the roll call of the new Council.

Mayor Miller then asked for a roll call of the new City Council. Roll Call: Robert Prailes, Steve Rauch, Katie Simenson, Jim Prailes, and Jeff Fischer. Aldermen Thomas Vos and Edward Johnson were excused.

Mayor Miller appointed City Administrator, Kevin Lahner and City Clerk, Beverly Gill as tellers for elections that evening.

Alderman Prailes nominated Alderman Vos for City Council President and asked that a unanimous ballot be cast for the same. Alderman Rauch seconded the nomination. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman R. Prailes moved and Alderman Rauch seconded to approve prepaids in the amount of $41,263.97 on April 3, 2008 and $204,038.47 on April 10, 2008 totaling $245,302.44 and vouchers in the amount of $251,834.61 on April 15, 2008 with reimbursements in the amount of $869.04 on April 11, 2008; for a grand total of $498,006.09. Roll Call: Ayes: R. Prailes, Rauch, Simenson, J. Prailes, Fischer. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman R. Prailes moved and Alderman Rauch seconded to approve the licenses and permits as presented. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Rauch moved and Alderman R. Prailes seconded to table the appointments for the authorities, committees, commissions and boards as listed below, due to the fact that two member of the Common Council were not present at this meeting and the 2^nd District Aldermanic position will not be appointed until May 6, 2008. All were in favor to table this item until the May 6, 2008 City Council meeting.

1. Airport Committee
2. Board of Review
3. Burlington Housing Authority
4. Chocolate Fest Committee
5. Community Development Authority
6. Downtown Executive Team
7. Economic Development Committee
8. Historic Preservation Committee
9. Library Board
10. Park Board
11. Plan Commission
12. Police and Fire Commission
13. Veteran’s Board
14. Western Racine County Health Department

Mayor Miller noted that at the next Council meeting on May 6, 2008 the official pictures would be taken and all Council members should dress appropriately.

Alderman R. Prailes moved and Alderman Simenson seconded to nominate Mr. Joel Weis as a member for the Zoning Board of Appeals, to be appointed on May 20, 2008. Roll Call: Ayes: R. Prailes, Rauch, Simenson, J. Prailes, Fischer. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Mayor Miller gave the State of the City Address, including his insight to regarding the progression of the City over the years, as well as the direction in which he would like to City to continue moving. He identified that the City is constantly changing and growing for the better, including the redevelopment of our downtown, commercial, manufacturing and residential neighborhoods. He also noted that in addition to the regular weekday office hours that he would keep, he would be having open office hours from 9 – 11:00 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month starting May 3, 2008. He went on to welcome new Aldermen Jim Prailes, Edward Johnson and Jeff Fischer.

None.

Alderman Simenson moved and Alderman Rauch seconded to adjourn. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Recording Secretary – Angela M. Hansen