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NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) CASE NO. 23-PR-15

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, GREEN COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY L. STUESSY, A/K/A MARY LOU STUESSY PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth March 2, 1936, and date of death January 10, 2023, was domiciled in Green County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 2011 17th Ave., Monroe, WI 53566. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is May 30, 2023. 5. A claim may be filed at the Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, Wisconsin.

Faun Marie Phillipson Circuit Court Judge February 17, 2023

Atty, Sheila Stuart Kelley Kopp McKichan, LLP 44 E. Main St., PO Box 253 Platteville, WI 53818 (608)348-2615 Bar Number 1018962

(February 25, March 4, 11, 2023) WNAXLP

Miscellaneous

Common Council Minutes

CALL TO ORDER FOR THIS MEETING The Common Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Douglas at 6:30 PM on Monday, February 6, 2023. A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Present at roll call were Alders Richard Thoman, Andrew Kranig, Chris Schindler, Lynne Kleven, Mary Jane Grenzow and Tom Miller. Alder Joshua Binger joined later in the meeting. Absent were Alders Brooke Bauman and Heidi Treuthardt. B. CORRECTION OF MINUTES - JANUARY 16, 2023 The January 26, 2023 minutes were accepted as posted. C. PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATION D. BUSINESS BY MAYOR 1. Resolution Recognizing City of Monroe Employee Length of Service Mayor Douglas recognizes the employee’s length of service by resolution. The Mayor presents the gift basket to employee Catherine Kehoe - Engineering - 15 years. 2. Reminder of Internal Communications Policy Mayor Douglas reminds the Alders to follow the Internal Communication Policy as it applies to Council members and all employees. 3. Update on Ad Hoc Committee - Monroe Fire Department Operations and Structure Mayor Douglas shares an update from the Ad Hoc Committee meeting held earlier this evening. There will be an updated survey to distribute to the firefighters. A letter will also be sent to surrounding municipalities to inquire on their interest in collaborating for services. The priorities and goals of the committee were redefined at tonight's meeting, along with a development of a work plan and timeline. E. APPEARANCES BY THE PUBLIC 1. Appearances by Citizens 2. Appearances by property/business owners within the City of Monroe or their authorized agents F. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Claims List 2. Resolution Granting Miscellaneous Licenses Alder Schindler inquires on a payment made to GovHR. Clerk Rindy advises this was for the advertisement of the fire chief position which is not included in the guarantee. He also inquires what the Annual WI SAP contribution in the amount of $6752.25 is for. The staff will investigate and follow up with the Council. Motion made by Richard Thoman and seconded by Andrew Kranig to approve the consent agenda. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. G. JUDICIARY AND ORDINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE 1. Hold Public Hearing - Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Subsection 9-2-22 of the Monroe City Code: Possessing Chickens and Rabbits Public Hearing opened up. No discussion. Public hearing closed. Motion made by Chris Schindler and seconded by Tom Miller to approve ordinance repealing and recreating subsection 9-2-22 of the Monroe City Code: Possessing Chickens and Rabbits. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. 2. Hold Public Hearing - Ordinance Creating Section 9-4-37 of the Monroe City Code: Public Urination/Defecation Public Hearing opened up. No discussion. Public hearing closed. Motion made by Chris Schindler and seconded by Richard Thoman to approve ordinance creating section 9-4-37 of the Monroe City Code: Public Urination/Defecation. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. 3. Hold Public Hearing - Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Subsection 10-2- 5(E) of the Monroe City Code: Designation of Snow Removal Route Public Hearing opened up. No discussion. Public hearing closed. Motion made by Chris Schindler and seconded by Tom Miller to approve the Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Subsection 10-2-5(E) of the Monroe City Code: Designation of Snow Removal Route. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. H. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 1. Resolution Designating Streets and Alleys as Snow Routes Motion made by Andrew Kranig and seconded by Chris Schindler to approve resolution designating streets and alleys as snow routes. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. I. SALARY AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE 1. Resolution Approving Creation of Job Descriptions and Wages for Utilities Wastewater Advanced Operator and Utilities Wastewater Operator in Training Motion made by Lynne Kleven and seconded by Mary Grenzow to approve the resolution creating job descriptions and wages for Utilities Wastewater Advanced Operator and Utilities Wastewater Operator in Training. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. J. FINANCE AND TAXATION COMMITTEE 1. Resolution Authorizing Approval to Procced with Capital Project Purchases for 2023 - 2024 Motion made by Richard Thoman and seconded by Tom Miller to approve the resolution authorizing approval to proceed with capital project purchases for 2023 - 2024. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. K. COUNCIL OF THE WHOLE 1. Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $7,075,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2023A Greg Johnson, Ehlers representative, provides the sale report and summarizes the results and finances. Due to lower cost of issuance, the Notes were downsized by $85,000 from $7,075,000 to $6,990,000. The total net principal and interest is $8,823,608, which is $632,067 less than the pre- estimate sale. Greg summarized the broader financial impact the bond sale has on the City of Monroe. At the end of this fiscal year, the City of Monroe will be at 53% of the general obligation borrowing limit. The City of Monroe received an aa3 rating from Moody's, which is stable over the recent years. The report portrays a stable and healthy financial position. Motion made by Richard Thoman and seconded by Tom Miller to authorize issuance and sale of $6,990,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2023A. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. Ayes: Grenzow, Kleven, Miller, Schindler, Thoman Nays: Kranig 2. Discuss McGrath's Compensation Study Comparable Community List Victoria McGrath presents the current status of the compensation study and the piece of the puzzle relating to the comparable communities list. The scope of the study is to evaluate the compensation and benefits for employees. Victoria summarizes the current status of the study, the timeline, goals and considerations. The City of Monroe does compete against the public and private sector. Government is limited in resources and flexibility to attract and retain, so compensation is important. The goal is to create competitive compensation plan to attract and retain employees. Long term employment is not common and the length of tenure in the public sector is declining. The survey will be sent to the comparable communities after confirmation of the list by Common Council tonight. There is a subset to the list related to the police department accounting for prior arbitrations. Salary ranges are problematic and not always updated, so the comparisons will be to actual salaries of actual positions and individuals. McGrath will perform a statistical analysis for deviations from the average to avoid outliers from skewing the results. Certifications, requirements, licenses, education are all included in the review and study. Employee demographics will be evaluated as part of the study as well. Discussion held regarding Dane and Rock County involvement, recognizing the concern of higher paying communities nearby and the higher cost of living. There are not many true comparable communities within Green County. The compensation philosophy of the City of Monroe will be considered in this study and discussed further with the Common Council when results are discussed. Discussion held regarding including comparable communities in Illinois. McGrath advises the number of municipalities and groupings are fitting at this time and if too many more municipalities are added it will lengthen the time needed to complete the study. There is a desire to include additional municipalities from Illinois. Motion made by Chris Schindler and seconded by Andrew Kranig to use the current comparable list with the addition of any municipality within a 50 mile radius and a population between 7,000 and 15,000. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. Ayes: Grenzow, Kleven, Kranig, Schindler, Thoman Nays: Miller 3. Congressionally Directed Spending Funding Request 2023 - Review of City of Monroe Priority Projects City Administrator Lothspeich summarized the program for identifying capital projects for federal spending. The City has been successful in being awarded the Congressionally directed grants for the lead service replacement program and the aerial ladder truck replacement in recent years. Staff is seeking guidance from Council if this list is complete and ready to submit. Alder Kranig inquires how the projects listed will be funded. The projects on this list are on the capital improvement plan and therefore budgeted in the capital budget and bond issuance. If the grants are awarded it will reduce the burden on the City to finance the projects. This is not authorization to proceed or expend, but the awarded grants and project expenditures would return for Council approval. The match amount could be as great as 100%, but is unknown at this time. This would be known by the end of 2023 and allow for considerations in the budget. Alder Binger comments this is consistent with the capital plan presented and approved by the Common Council so would be in best interested to proceed. Motion made by Joshua Binger and seconded by Tom Miller to approve the City of Monroe 2023 priority project listing for Congressionally directed spending funding requests. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. 4. City Administrator Resignation and Discussion on Next Steps Mayor Douglas announced the resignation of current City Administrator Lothspeich will be effective no later than March 17, 2023. The only stipulation of his resignation is for him to provide the 45 day’s notice. Mayor Douglas inquires if an interim City Administrator should be sought, as well as consider professional assistance in the search. There is discussion on the consideration of hiring an interim City Administrator and the logistics of that position. Alder Miller comments on the need to consider a future position of an Assistant City Administrator as the work load is heavy for one individual. He encourages the Council to investigate the current positions and consider changing the administration structure. Alder Binger prefers to allow for the future administrator to weigh in on the preferred structure of the administration department. Administrator Lothspeich shares that Interim Administrators are often managers and administrators in end of their career. Internal staff are capable, but the workload is concerning. He recommends consideration of utilizing an Interim Administrator until a permanent administrator is in place. Alder Kranig comments that potentially the Council members could consider taking on a portion of the work load. The prior mayor stepped during the last absence of an administrator. Staff cautions against that consideration in honor of their time, availability and capability to fulfill that role. It would be unfair to parcel out the administrator responsibilities to various employees. Executive firms often have a pool of interim administrators to select from when necessary. Hiring an interim administrator would also allow the Common Council time to recruit and find the right person, as well as allow time for considering the structure of the administration department. The Common Council provides direction for Administrator Lothspeich to send out a request for proposal (RFP) to search firms for an interim administrator. The results of the RFP will return straight to Common Council due to time constraints. Alder Miller made a motion to proceed with the RFP for an Interim City Administrator and to consider those options at the next Council meeting, seconded by Alder Kleven. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. There is also a desire to send out an RFP for executive firms to recruit and assist in the filling of the City Administrator position. This can occur concurrently with the RFP for the Interim Administrator and evaluation of the administration structure. The RFP for the recruitment will likely be ready for Council consideration in 4-6 weeks. Alder Binger made a motion to proceed with the RFP for an executive firm to lead the recruitment of a City Administrator, seconded by Alder Thoman. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. L. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY ALDERPERSONS Alder Schindler would like to further investigate the accounting and better tracking of expenses at a future meeting. Alder Binger expresses gratitude for the work Dave has done and wishes him luck in his future role. M. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY DEPARTMENT HEADS N. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESS O. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS 1. Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Quad Axle Chassis Motion made by Andrew Kranig and seconded by Mary Grenzow to approve the resolution authorizing the purchase of the quad axle chassis. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. 2. Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Two 2025 Patrol Truck Chassis The combined cost of $236,513 is the total for both trucks. Motion made by Andrew Kranig and seconded by Mary Grenzow to approve resolution authorizing the purchase of two 2025 patrol trucks. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. 3. BUSINESS CLOSED UNDER WIS. STATS. 19.85(1)(G) Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved: Regarding a Claim Submitted by a City of Monroe Resident Motion made by Andrew Kranig and seconded by Mary Grenzow to move to closed session at 8:20 PM. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. REDACTED. 4. BUSINESS OPEN: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Claim Submitted by City of Monroe Resident Motion made by Tom Miller and seconded by Mary Grenzow to deny the claim. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. P. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Tom Miller and seconded by Chris Schindler to adjourn at 8:33 PM. On a voice vote, Motion Passed. (February 25, 2023) WNAXLP

NOTICE OF SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING

TO: ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MONROE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified electors of the School District of Monroe that a special meeting of such District shall be held at the Performing Arts Center of the Monroe High School, 1600 26th Street, Monroe, Wisconsin, on the 8th day of March, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. to act on the following item of business: Resolution authorizing the School Board, pursuant to Section 120.10(5m) of the Wisconsin Statutes, to acquire real estate necessary for school district purposes, To Wit: Approximately 70 acres of vacant land situated North of County Highway DR in the Town of Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin, consisting of land within tax parcels 0406.0000, 0395.0000, 0396.0000, and 0409.0000; and that such real estate be designated as the site for construction of a new high school building and related facilities. *It is anticipated that a quorum of the School Board will be present at the meeting, but that no School Board business will be conducted. SCHOOL DISTRCIT OF MONROE Nikki Austin Board of Education Clerk (February 25, March 4, 2023) WNAXLP

NOTICE SETTING TIME TO HEAR APPLICATION AND DEADLINE FOR FILING CLAIMS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) CASE NO. 23-PR-11

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, GREEN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CLAREDA M. NEUENSCHWANDER Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth August 19 1931 and date of death November 15, 2022 was domiciled in Green County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of: 616 8th Avenue, Apt. 132, Monroe, WI 53566.

3. The application will be heard at the Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, Wisconsin, before Jenniefer Prien, Probate Registrar, on March 13, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent's estate is May 15, 2023. 5. A claim may be filed at the Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, Wisconsin. 6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown.

Thomas J. Vale Circuit Court Judge February 6, 2023

Attorney Amanda M. Fields Schluesche Fields S.C. 250 N. 18th Avenue, Suite 106 Monroe, WI 53566 608-325-2500 Bar Number 1094267

(February 11, 18, 25, 2023)

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PUBLIC NOTICE Application for Non-Metallic Mine Reclamation Permit & Reclamation Plan Review

In accordance with Green County, Non-Metallic Mining Reclamation Ordinance Chapter 10, we are hereby giving notice that a non-metallic mining reclamation permit has been requested and a reclamation plan has been received for review. Section 10-3-4-2 of the ordinance requires public notice of application and opportunity for public hearing. Contact Misty Molzof, South Western Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SWWRPC), 20 S. Court Street, PO Box 262, Platteville, WI 53818, (608) 330-7099, (the County’s Agent) for designated plan review locations. Post Date: February 23, 2023 – Please express concerns to the above address, including any request for holding a public hearing to Contacts noted above within 30 days of post date. DESCRIPTION OF MINE SITE: Owner of Property: Dakota Bevins Applicant: Yahara Materials, Inc., Primary Contact: Robin Loger Site Address: W8751 Puddledock Road and N5930 Biggs Road, Argyle, WI 53504 Location of Mine Site: North of County Highway C, at the South East Corner of the intersection of Biggs Road and Puddledock Road, within Tax Parcel #23002.0446.0000 Legal Description: PRT SE4 NW4, EXC PORT LYG N OF PUDDLEDOCK RD & EXC PARC COM SE COR TH S89*W 1320.39 FT TH N0*E 1343.14 FT TO POB TH N89*W 1549.13 FT TH N2*W 1370.98 FT TH N84*E 228.81 FT TH N3*E 416.17 FT TO PT CNTRLN OF PUDDLE DOCK RD E TH TRAVERSING SELY ALG CNTRLN AS FOLLOWS: S84*E 77.22 FT TH S86*E 170.19 FT TH S82*E 77.09 FT TH S74*E 93.86 FT TH S59*E 94.25 FT TH S43*E 120.91 FT TH S32*E 73.57 FT TH S32*E 101.97 FT TH S41*E 103.15 FT TH S49*E 92.28 FT TH S55*E 131.44 FT TH S58*E 153.44 FT TH S63*E 118.87 FT TH S65*E 145.71 FT TH S66*E 87.41 FT TO END OF CNTRLN TRAVERSE TH S0*W 1035.87 FT TO POB EXPLANATION: The new site will be operated for the extraction of limestone. The site will be reclaimed as agricultural land to be used for pasture. (February 25, 2023) WNAXLP