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NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION CITY OF MONROE, WISCONSIN APRIL 2, 2019

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the City of Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, the following officers are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. All terms are for two years and begin on Tuesday, April 16th, 2019, and end on Monday, April 19th, 2021. Office Incumbent Alderperson at Large Brooke Bauman Alderperson at Large Chris Beer Alderperson at Large Jeff Newcomer Alderperson at Large Ron Marsh NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the first day for city candidates to circulate nomination papers is December 1, 2018, and the final day for filing nomination papers, declarations of candidacy, and campaign registration statements, is 5:00 PM on January 2, 2019 in the Office of the City Clerk located at City Hall – 1110 18th Avenue. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 19th, 2018. Done in the City of Monroe, Wisconsin, this 28th day of November, 2018. Arianna L. Voegeli City Clerk (December 1, 2018) WNAXLP

NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION TOWN OF CLARNO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election to be held in the Town of Clarno, on Tuesday April 02, 2019, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. All terms are for two years, beginning on Tuesday April 12, 2019. OFFICE INCUMBENT Chairperson Nathan Hartwig Supervisor Tracy Signer Supervisor Ron Brandt Clerk James Rutledge Treasure Carol Maveus NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a Town Caucus for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the Spring Election Ballot for the above listed offices will be scheduled during the month of December. The caucus will be held on a date not sooner that January 4, 2019 and not later than January 25, 2019. Notice of scheduled date of the caucus will be given at least five days prior to the caucus. James Rutledge Clerk, Town of Clarno (December 1, 2018) WNAXLP

Miscellaneous

CITY OF MONROE COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES

November 5, 2018 CALL TO ORDER FOR THIS MEETING The Common Council was called to order on November 5th, 2018. Present at roll call were Alders Michael Boyce, Brooke Bauman, Chris Beer, Jeff Newcomer, Richard Thoman, Ron Marsh, Rob Schilt, Donna Douglas, and Mickey Beam. A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE B. CORRECTION OF MINUTES None. C. BUSINESS BY MAYOR None. D. APPEARANCES BY THE PUBLIC The following City of Monroe and surrounding town residents spoke in favor of the parks supervisor position: Ed Anderson of 1003 30th Ave Sue Patterson of N3232 Loop Rd John Patterson of N3232 Loop Rd Bernie Robertson of W637 Wald Road Jerry Albrecht of 2415 9th Street Bill Bethke of 703 26th Ave Gabrielle Breadn - 2021 11th street Brian Basset of N4358 County N Lavern Isely of 908 23rd Street addressed the Council regarding City administration. E. CONSENT AGENDA Motion made by Chris Beer and seconded by Donna Douglas to approve the consent agenda. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. 1. Miscellaneous Licenses 2. Claims List F. LICENSE COMMITTEE 1. Resolution granting temporary Class "B" fermented malt beverage license to Monroe Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party Motion made by Richard Thoman and seconded by Donna Douglas to approve the resolution granting temporary Class "B" fermented malt beverage license to Monroe Chamber of Commerce. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. G. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 1. Resolution approving special events Motion made by Rob Schilt and seconded by Brooke Bauman to approve the resolution approving special events. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. H. JUDICIARY AND ORDINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE 1. Consideration of Resolution approving all other zoning changes to reflect current land use, which may be considered down zoning in some cases Motion made by Chris Beer and seconded by Ron Marsh to approve the resolution approving all other zoning changes to reflect current land use, which may be considered down zoning in some cases. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. 2. Resolution adopting City of Monroe Zoning Map as a whole Motion made by Chris Beer and seconded by Donna Douglas to approve the resolution adopting City of Monroe zoning map as a whole. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. 3. Resolution approving zoning code Motion made by Chris Beer and seconded by Donna Douglas to approve the resolution approving the zoning code. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. I. SALARY AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE 1. Resolution Approving Plan Choice for Health and Dental Insurance Including Amounts of City Contributions Toward Premiums and Health Savings Accounts for 2019 and Approving a Cash Incentive for Employees Who Decline City Sponsored Health Insurance Discussion took place. Alder Marsh said he is in favor of providing good coverage at a reasonable cost but doesn't believe what is being offered is doing that and that there are other costs that are not reflected. Alder Boyce disagreed, saying the city did receive multiple quotes, but did not use multiple brokers. Alders Douglas and Beam had not received any feedback from employees and stated that they were unsure of their direction. Motion made by Brooke Bauman and seconded by Richard Thoman to approve plan choice for health and dental insurance including amounts of city contributions toward premiums and health savings accounts for 2019 and approving a cash incentive for employees who decline city sponsored health insurance. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. Ayes: Bauman, Boyce, Newcomer, Schilt, Thoman Nays: Beam, Beer, Douglas, Marsh J. SENIOR CITIZENS BOARD 1. Resolution designating public depository and authorizing withdrawal of public moneys Motion made by Michael Boyce and seconded by Richard Thoman to approve resolution designating public depository and authorizing withdrawal of public moneys. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. K. FINANCE AND TAXATION COMMITTEE 1. Resolution Adopting 2019 Budget, Levying Taxes, and Approving Appropriations (Hold public hearing) Administrator Rath began with a presentation. He explained the budget process timeline started in July when he met with supervisors and directors. In August, department heads turned in their budgetary requests and Rath met with staff individually to discuss. In September, Rath followed up with staff, reviewed requests, and prepared the budget. In October, the budget went to Finance and Taxation, where the Finance and Taxation Committee recommended the budget to the full council. Rath explained his objective approach to the budget to maintain services with high community priorities, limit the negative impact of reduced or eliminated services, limit the impact on current employees, and to address the structural deficit. Administrator Rath explained the services that are provided, personnel and non-personnel costs, fixed assets, and levy limits. The public hearing was held. The following City of Monroe and surrounding area residents all spoke at the public hearing: Reid Stangel - 1105 1st Street Ct - regarding the parks supervisor position and concerns with losing police officers Brian Saugstad - 2414 8th Ave - president of park and recreation commission - regarding parks supervisor position. Nancy Beutel 1420 Willow Way - regarding parks and the parks supervisor position Lavern Isely - 908 23rd Street - regarding city administration and mayor/council salaries Diane Krebs - N3497 Grandview Lane - regarding parks supervisor position, city administration, police officers, and outsourcing Tom Miller - regarding parks supervisor, concerns about outsourcing, current council Butch Whitney - 812 21st street - regarding forestry, emerald ash borer mortality rate, ash borer plan Chad Hartwig - regarding public safety budget, Barb Woodriff - 10th street - regarding environment, parks, and safety Josh Binger - 2524 16th street - regarding parks, concerns with eliminating police officer positions Ron Marsh motioned for the council to accept his proposed changes in Exhibit 1 of the packet he distributed. Motion died due to lack of a second. Motion by Donna Douglas to refer the budget back to the Finance and Taxation committee for consideration of the parks supervisor position, the police department positions, and the incinerator, to be adopted by the 11/19 deadline. Motion was seconded by Mickey Beam. Discussion ensued. Motion by Donna Douglas to amend her motion to have the budget sent back to the Council of the Whole for discussion. Motion to amend was seconded by Chris Beer. Upon roll call vote of the amended motion, the amended motion carried unanimously. Upon roll call vote of the original motion, motion carried unanimously. A special Council meeting was scheduled to discuss the budget for Wednesday, November 14th at 6:30 PM. L. COUNCIL OF THE WHOLE 1. Resolution approving weights and measures assessment schedule Motion made by Michael Boyce and seconded by Chris Beer to approve the resolution approving the weights and measures assessment schedule. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. 2. Resolution Approving Settlement Agreement and Release with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Regarding City Hall Flooring Project Motion made by Michael Boyce and seconded by Richard Thoman to approve the resolution approving the settlement agreement and release with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company regarding City Hall Flooring Project. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. M. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY ALDERPERSONS Brooke Bauman was upset that the website not functioning properly. Donna Douglas thanked citizens who have taken an interest in the budget and stepped forward. Richard Thoman made a statement about keeping emotions out of decision making. N. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY DEPARTMENT HEADS Assistant Administrator Sam Liebert thanked City Clerk Arianna Voegeli and Administrative Secretary Amanda Swedlund for the over 800 early absentee ballots that were processed. O. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESS None. P. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn by Chris Beer, seconded by Michael Boyce. Upon voice vote, motion carried. (December 1, 2018) WNAXLP

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SPECTRUM TV LINEUP

Communities Served: Cities of Genoa, Marengo and Town of Riley IL. City of Monroe; Towns of Clarno, Decatur and Village of New Glarus WI. Effective on or after January 4, 2019, Star India will cease providing programming to Spectrum for the following channels: Star Plus on South Asian View channel 296 and Star Plus HD on South Asian View channel 775. For a current channel lineup, visit www.Spectrum.com/channels. To view this notice online, visit www.Spectrum.net/programmingnotices. (December 1, 2018) WNAXLP

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Monroe was held on Monday, November 12, 2018

1. Call to Order Dan Bartholf, President called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. 2. Roll Call: Board Members Present: Dan Bartholf, Amy Bazley, Mary Berger, Les Bieneman, Rich Deprez, Teresa Keehn, Nikki Matley, Cheryl McGuire and Jim Plourde – Administration Present – Brian Boehm, Jeriamy Jackson, Joe Monroe, Terri Montgomery, Ron Olson, Todd Paradis, Amy Timmerman, Jenna Trame and Rick Waski 3. Approve Agenda - A motion was made by Rich Deprez and seconded by Amy Bazley to approve the agenda for the meeting of November 12, 2018. - Approved 4. Public Comment 5. Recognitions – A. Monroe Lamp of Learning Student Excellence Award – B. Monroe Lamp of Learning Staff Excellence Award 6. Consent Items - A. Approve Minutes - B. Approval of Support Staff Hiring – Carrie Field & Daniel Salay – Library Specialists at Public Library – C. Approval/Acceptance of Community Donations – Motion by Mary Berger and seconded by Jim Plourde - Approved 7. Old Business 8. New Business – A. Approval of Revised 403b Plan Documents – Motion made by Nikki Matley and seconded by Les Bieneman – Approved – B. 2018 Referendum Results/Discussion – C. 2019-2020 Calendar Waiver 9. Informational Items - A. Boardsmanship/Administration - B. Board of Education Correspondence – C. Committee Reports – D. Liaison Report 10. Five Minutes for Press 11. Adjourn - At 8:09 P.M. a motion was made by Rich Deprez and seconded by Teresa Keehn to adjourn -Adjourned (December 1, 2018) WNAXLP

Public Hearings

LEGAL NOTICE:

There will be a public hearing before the Green County Board of Adjustment to consider an application for a conditional use permit from Bryan & J Renee Richards, landowners: for the operation of a private campsite. The land is zoned agricultural, and is located at N8413 County J, Section 23, T4N-R6E, Town of York. The public hearing will be held in the County Board Room at the Green County Courthouse, 1016 16th Avenue, Monroe, Wisconsin on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. All those who are concerned or affected by such action are urged to attend. GREEN COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATION Adam M. Wiegel Zoning Administrator (December 1, 5, 2018) WNAXLP

LEGAL NOTICE:

There will be a public hearing before the Green County Board of Adjustment to consider an application for a conditional use permit from Jennifer & Stuart Kuntzelman, landowners: for the operation of a wheelchair building and repair business. The land is zoned agricultural, and is located at W2678 Town Center Road, Section 13, T1N-R8E, Town of Jefferson. The public hearing will be held in the County Board Room at the Green County Courthouse, 1016 16th Avenue, Monroe, Wisconsin on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. All those who are concerned or affected by such action are urged to attend. GREEN COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATION Adam M. Wiegel Zoning Administrator (December 1, 5, 2018) WNAXLP