Public Notices

Debtors Creditors

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) CASE NO. 22-PR-29 STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, GREEN COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EMIL R. RUFENER Deceased PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth March 27, 1929 and date of death December 25, 2021 was domiciled in Green County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 616 8th Ave., #102, Monroe, WI 53566. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is July 29, 2022. 5. A claim may be filed at the Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, Wisconsin.

Thomas J. Vale Circuit Court Judge April 19, 2022

Attorney Margaret O. Brown DeWitt LLP 2 E. Mifflin Street, Suite 600 Madison, WI 53703-2865 608-283-5529 Bar Number 1118886

(April 23, 30, May 7, 2022) WNAXLP

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) CASE NO. 22-PR-38

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, GREEN COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID E. SMYTHE Deceased PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth January 28, 1939, and date of death April 9, 2022, was domiciled in Green County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of N789 County Rd M, Browntown, WI 53522 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is July 27, 2022 5. A claim may be filed at the Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, Wisconsin.

Faun Marie Phillipson Circuit Court Judge April 21, 2022

Attorney John C. Sauer Kittelsen, Barry, Wellington & Thompson S.C. 916 17th Ave. Box 710 Monroe, WI 53566 608-325-2191 Bar Number 1122523

(April 23, 30, May 7, 2022) WNAXLP

Miscellaneous

City of Monroe Common Council Minutes

CALL TO ORDER FOR THIS MEETING The Common Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Armstrong on Monday, April 18, 2022 at 6:30 PM. A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Present at roll call were Alders Brooke Bauman, Richard Thoman, Joshua Binger, Andrew Kranig, Chris Schindler, Donna Douglas and Mickey Beam. Absent was Alder Michael Boyce. B. CORRECTION OF MINUTES 1. April 4, 2022 The April 4, 2022 minutes were accepted as posted. C. PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATION None. D. BUSINESS BY MAYOR 1. Arbor Day Proclamation Mayor Armstrong proclaimed April 29, 2022 as Arbor Day in the City of Monroe. He further shared history of the City of Monroe's Forestry program. There have been 2500 trees planted in the terraces since 1986. The proclamation is also important in regards to the DNR Forestry grant award. E. APPEARANCES BY CITIZENS - city residents must register with City Clerk prior to the meeting to be allowed to speak Following the motion made in Business by Department Heads, the Council returned to "Appearances by Citizens". James Rupnow the City of Monroe resident was given the opportunity to talk. He suggests some new events to host within the City of Monroe. F. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Claims List 2. Resolution Granting Miscellaneous Licenses Motion made by Donna Douglas and seconded by Richard Thoman to approve the consent agenda. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. G. COMMENTS/QUESTIONS ON TREASURER'S REPORT (2ND REGULAR MEETING OF EACH MONTH) 1. Treasurer's Report No comments or discussion held. H. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS 1. Resolution Approving Change Order for Twining Park Splash Pad Project Motion made by Brooke Bauman and seconded by Joshua Binger to approve the change order with R&T Voegeli Excavating, LLC for the Twining Park Splash Pad project resolution. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. I. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 1. Special Events - 1. Minhas Craft Brewery Cheese Days Event 2. MSM Farmers Market 3. MSM Summer Kick Off Event 4. MSM Cars on the Square Event 5. Holly's Heart and Sole Family Fun Run Motion made by Brooke Bauman and seconded by Mickey Beam to approve the special events resolution - 1. Minhas Craft Brewery Cheese Days Event 2. MSM Farmers Market 3. MSM Summer Kick Off Event 4. MSM Cars on the Square Event 5. Holly's Heart and Sole Family Fun Run. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. J. LICENSE COMMITTEE 1. Resolution Approving Temporary Class B License for Monroe Theatre Guild in Conjunction with Comedy Night 2022 Motion made by Donna Douglas and seconded by Mickey Beam to approve the temporary Class B License for Monroe Theatre Guild in conjunction with Comedy Night 2022 resolution. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. 2. Resolution Approving Temporary Class B Malt Beverage and Wine License for St. Victor School for Dueling Piano Night Motion made by Donna Douglas and seconded by Chris Schindler to approve the temporary Class B license for Malt Beverage and Wine license for St. Victor School for Dueling Piano Night event. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. K. PLAN COMMISSION 1. Resolution Approving Preliminary Plat for Field Stone, Extraterritorial Plat Review in the Town of Clarno Discussion that this would be a subdivision surrounding housing already established in the area. There have been conversations with the current property owner regarding potential annexation to the City of Monroe. The City of Monroe is reviewing the Plat as municipalities have extraterritorial zoning rights and authority. Motion made by Donna Douglas and seconded by Chris Schindler to approve the resolution approving the preliminary Plat for Field Stone, extraterritorial Plat review in the Town of Clarno. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. L. FINANCE AND TAXATION COMMITTEE 1. Resolution Approving to Proceed with Replacement of Monroe Fire Department Aerial Ladder Truck Alder Schindler inquires on some of the options chosen for the proposed aerial ladder truck, including the pump size and mid versus rear-mount. Deputy Chief Rufer and Division Chief Montgomery respond that an alternative pump capacity will not improve the SRO rating or guarantee the need for less trucks in the future. The mid mount allows for greater clearance to the garage and maneuverability. The last call the current aerial ladder truck was used on was December 2020, however it responds to many other calls. It is important to have the appropriate emergency resources for the community when the need arises. Deputy Chief Rufer advises he does not anticipate any significant increased costs as the aerial truck is designed. Motion made by Donna Douglas and seconded by Richard Thoman to approve the resolution authorizing to proceed with the purchase of the Monroe Fire Department Aerial Ladder Truck. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. Ayes: Bauman, Binger, Douglas, Thoman Nays: Beam, Kranig, Schindler 2. Resolution Approving 2022 Budget Amendments Motion made by Richard Thoman and seconded by Joshua Binger to approve the 2022 budget amendment resolution. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. M. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY ALDERPERSONS Alder Binger thanks the outgoing Council members and Mayor for their service to the City of Monroe. N. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY DEPARTMENT HEADS City Administrator also expresses gratitude for the outgoing Council members and their service to the City of Monroe. Motion made by Andrew Kranig and seconded by Joshua Binger to return to "Appearances by the Citizen" for a resident that arrived late and wishes to speak before the Common Council. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. O. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESS None. P. COUNCIL OF THE WHOLE 1. Monthly Review of 1. Temporary Amendment to Employee Paid Time Off Policy 2. City of Monroe Public Health Emergency Personnel and Leave Policy No action taken or discussion held. 2. Property Maintenance Code Enforcement Report and Request for Funds to Proceed with Demolition City Administrator Lothspeich shares the update on the property maintenance code enforcement activities, and refers to the summary included with the agenda. As part of the program, there have been multiple properties identified that will likely require demolition. There is one property that is currently in the raze process and staff is seeking authorization to proceed with the demolition. If the City must front the demolition, it is anticipated the cost will be approximately $15,000. The City would place a special assessment on the property for the reimbursement of those costs. The City does not own the property, and the property is current on it's taxes and mortgage. It is further clarified the staff is seeking permission to proceed with the raze process and notify the property owner. Depending on the owner’s response they may proceed with the demolition themselves or rectify the property, or if they refuse the City will then proceed with the demolition. There are continued internal staff discussions being held regarding covering future demolition costs with affordable housing funds. Alder Kranig would like to see demolition and raze orders on a case-by-case basis. The direction to proceed tonight is only for the one house at 2023 15th Avenue. It is confirmed the other confidential properties are in the midst of the property maintenance code violation process and are still to be determined if they need to be condemned. Mayor Armstrong suggests incorporating these expenses into the future budget. 3. BUSINESS: CLOSED Motion made by Joshua Binger and seconded by Richard Thoman to move to closed session. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. a. BUSINESS CLOSED UNDER WIS. STATS. §19.85(1)(c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility: DISCUSSION REGARDING EMPLOYEE RESIGNATION: Fire Chief Resignation REDACTED. Q. ADJOURNMENT (May 7, 2022) WNAXLP

City of Monroe Common Council Minutes

CALL TO ORDER FOR THIS MEETING The Common Council meeting on was called to order on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 6:30 PM by Mayor Armstrong. A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Present at roll call were Alders Brooke Bauman, Richard Thoman, Joshua Binger, Donna Douglas, Mickey Beam, Andrew Kranig, and Chris Schindler. Absent was Alder Michael Boyce. B. RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING MAYOR Alder Douglas recognizes Mayor Armstrong for his service to the City of Monroe as Mayor. She recognized key achievements throughout his tenure including the Alice Place project, updating the City Code, and improvements to the tree planting program. Mayor Armstrong wishes the City of Monroe and Common Council well in the future and recognizes improvements that have been made over the years including the timely minutes and recordings of meetings, as well as communication with the City Administrator. C. RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING ALDERPERSONS Mayor Armstrong recognized the outgoing Alders: Alder Boyce, Alder Beam and Alder Douglas and their years of service. D. ADJOURN SINE DIE Mayor Armstrong adjourned sine die. E. NEW COUNCIL CONVENES Mayor Donna Douglas called the new Common Council to order. F. CLERK ADMINISTERS OATHS TO NEWLY ELECTED OR RE-ELECTED OFFICIALS City Clerk Rindy administered the oath to the newly elected and re-elected Council members Richard Thoman, Chris Schindler, Heidi Treuthardt, Mary Jane Grenzow and Lynne Hardy. City Clerk Rindy administered the oath to the newly elected Mayor Donna Douglas. G. ROLL CALL H. Present at roll call were Alders Brooke Bauman, Richard Thoman, Joshua Binger, Andrew Kranig, Chris Schindler, Heidi Treuthardt, Lynne Hardy, and Mary Jane Grenzow. H. SELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT Alder Bauman made a motion to nominate Alder Joshua Binger as Council President, seconded by Andrew Kranig. Motion made by Richard Thoman and seconded by Brooke Bauman to close nominations. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. I. BUSINESS BY MAYOR 1. Mayoral Appointments of Alderpersons and Designation of Chairpersons to Standing Committees Alder Douglas reviewed the 2022 Council appointments to Standing Committees and Boards. Board of Public Works: Bauman, Grenzow, Treuthardt, Kranig Finance and Taxation: Chair Thoman, Bauman, Binger, Schindler Salary and Personnel: Chair Binger, Thoman, Grenzow, Hardy Judiciary and Ordinance: Chair Schindler Thoman, Treuthardt, Schindler License: Chair Bauman, Hardy, Grenzow, Kranig Public Safety: Chair Kranig, Binger, Schindler 2. Mayoral Appointments to Special Boards, Committees, Commissions and Offices including Designations of Chairpersons Mayor Douglas reviews the Special Committee appointments included with the agenda. Airport Board: Binger, Kranig Board of Park and Recreation: Hardy Board of Review: Thoman, Treuthardt Green County Historical Society: Grenzow Historic Preservation: Kranig Main Street Board: Vacant Monroe Municipal Park Fund: Hardy, Binger Senior Citizen Board: Treuthardt Visitor and Promotion: Schindler Greenwood Cemetery: Thoman Chamber of Commerce: Grenzow Plan Commission: Binger Green County Development Corp: Schindler Redevelopment Authority: Bauman 2022 Special Committee Appointments Airport Board – 3-year terms Tom Kelley Bill Liimatainen Board of Park and Recreation – 3-year terms Barb Gelbach Board of Police and Fire Commission – 5-year term Amanda Fields City Plan Commission – 3-year term Jeff Maliszewski Historic Preservation Committee- 3-year term Jeff Maliszewski Mary Soddy Tom Mitchell Redevelopment Authority – 5-year term Ron Markham Senior Citizen Board – 2-year term Mary Deininger Ron Spielman Mickey Beam Visitor and Promotion Board – 1 year term Richard Thoman Brittany Svendson Weed Commissioner – 1 year term Josh Trame Zoning Board of Appeals – 3 year term Jerry Guth Michael Furgal Motion made by Joshua Binger and seconded by Brooke Bauman to approve the Special Committee, Board and Commission appointments. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. J. APPOINT OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER Motion made by Richard Thoman and seconded by Joshua Binger to appoint the Monroe Times as the official newspaper. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. K. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY ALDERPERSONS None. L. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY DEPARTMENT HEADS Mayor Douglas recognized the Department Heads present at the meeting. M. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESS None. N. SOCIAL BREAK - 20 MINUTES Mayor Douglas announced the break for 20 minutes, to resume business at 7:19 PM. O. COUNCIL OF THE WHOLE 1. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Filling the Alderperson Vacancy City Clerk Rindy summarized the process to fill an Alderperson vacancy and advised the Council needs to provide direction on the deadline for individuals to submit nomination papers for the one-year term Alderperson Vacancy. Motion made by Joshua Binger and seconded by Andrew Kranig to set the deadline for nomination papers to be submitted for the Alderperson vacancy for May 27, 2022 and the Common Council will vote for the Alder at the June 6, 2022 Council meeting. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. 1. BUSINESS: CLOSED Motion made by Brooke Bauman and seconded by Joshua Binger to move to closed session at 7:29 PM. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. a. BUSINESS CLOSED UNDER WIS. STATS. §19.85(1)(c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility: DISCUSSION REGARDING EMPLOYEE RESIGNATION: Fire Chief Resignation REDACTED. P. ADJOURNMENT (May 7, 2022) WNAXLP

CITY OF MONROE NOTICE TO PUBLIC

The City of Monroe Common Council has a vacancy for Alderperson at Large, effective April 19, 2022. The Monroe City Code Section 1-5-12: Filling vacancies on Common Council details the procedure for filling the vacancy. Individuals interested to be considered for the vacancy should contact the City Clerk at City Hall, 1110 18th Ave; 608-329-2530; brindy@cityofmonroe.org. The deadline to submit application and required signatures is May 27, 2022. Brittney Rindy City Clerk/Treasurer (April 30, May 7, 2022) WNAXLP

Invitation to Comment on a Communications Facility

This notice is to serve as an opportunity for members of the public or the permitting agency to provide comment regarding potential effects to historic properties within one-half of a mile of the location of a proposed communications tower. Comments must concern historic properties located at or near the proposed location of a 50-foot wood pole to near the intersection of N29th Avenue and 3rd Street North in the city of Monroe. Approximate coordinates for the proposed tower location: 42 - 36 – 48.95N, 89 - 37 – 23.51W. Comments regarding historic properties may be submitted to the following contact: Jake Rieb, Edge Consulting Engineers, Inc., 624 Water Street, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578, Phone: 608-644-1449, Email: jrieb@edgeconsult.com. This notice is provided in accordance with the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission, 47 C.F.R. Part 1, Appendices B and C. (#31662). (May 7, 2022) WNAXLP

NOTICE OF FUND TRANSFER

I, Arianna L. Voegeli, County Clerk for Green County, Wisconsin, hereby certify that the following fund transfer from the Undesignated General Fund to Various Accounts in the amount of $913,215.75 was made by the Green County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Arianna L. Voegeli Green County Clerk

NOTICE OF FUND TRANSFER

I, Arianna L. Voegeli, County Clerk for Green County, Wisconsin, hereby certify that the following fund transfer to the Undesignated General Fund from Various Accounts in the amount of $1,491,526.16 was made by the Green County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Arianna L. Voegeli Green County Clerk NOTICE OF NON-LAPSING FUND I, Arianna L. Voegeli, County Clerk for Green County, Wisconsin, hereby certify that the following funds be non-lapsed in the amount of $31,068,333.12 was made by the Green County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, to various accounts. Arianna L. Voegeli Green County Clerk (May 7, 2022) WNAXLP

Name Changes

NOTICE AND ORDER FOR NAME CHANGE HEARING Case No. 22-CV-68

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, GREEN COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF: ABBIGAIL LILI BARTON By: SAVANNA CHRISTINE ANDREWS By: RYAN THOMAS ANDREWS NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: ABBIGAIL LILI BARTON To: ABBIGAIL LILI ANDREWS Birth Certificate: ABBIGAIL LILI BARTON IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Green County, State of Wisconsin:

BY: Honorable Thomas J. Vale PLACE: The Green County Justice Center 2841 6th St., Monroe, WI 53566 DATE:

June 7, 2022 TIME: 10:30 AM If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 608-328-9433 at least ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

BY THE COURT: Honorable Thomas J. Vale Green County Circuit Court Judge April 29, 2022

(May 7, 14, 21 2022)

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NOTICE AND ORDER FOR NAME CHANGE HEARING Case No. 22-CV-69

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, GREEN COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF: ELLEANNA HOPE BARTON By: SAVANNA CHRISTINE ANDREWS By: RYAN THOMAS ANDREWS NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: ELLEANNA HOPE BARTON To: ELLEANNA HOPE ANDREWS Birth Certificate: ELLEANNA HOPE BARTON IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Green County, State of Wisconsin:

BY: Honorable Thomas J. Vale PLACE: The Green County Justice Center 2841 6th St., Monroe, WI 53566 DATE:

BY THE COURT: Honorable Thomas J. Vale Green County Circuit Court Judge April 29, 2022

(May 7, 14, 21 2022)

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