Public Notices

Debtors Creditors

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) CASE NO. 22-PR-101

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, GREEN COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SALLY JO HOESLY Deceased PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth August 20, 1953, and date of death October 1, 2022, was domiciled in Green County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 606 Fourth Ave., New Glarus, WI 53574. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is March 16, 2023. 5. A claim may be filed at the Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, Wisconsin.

Thomas J. Vale Circuit Court Judge December 7, 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

(December 10, 17, 24, 2022) WNAXLP

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) CASE NO. 22-PR-104

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, GREEN COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MEGAN ELAINE TIELKEMEIER Deceased PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth September 15, 1985, and date of death July 17, 2022, was domiciled in Green County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 315 4th Street, Apt 1. Monroe, WI 53566. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is March 16, 2023. 5. A claim may be filed at the Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, Wisconsin.

Thomas J. Vale Circuit Court Judge December 13, 2022

Attorney Robb E. Leach Kittelsen, Barry, Wellington & Thompson S.C. 916 17th Ave. Box 710 Monroe, WI 53566 608-325-2191 Bar Number 1082487

(December 17, 24, 31, 2022) WNAXLP

Miscellaneous

Common Council Minutes

CALL TO ORDER FOR THIS MEETING The Special Common Council meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Mayor Douglas on Monday, December 12, 2022. A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Present at roll call were Alders Joshua Binger, Brooke Bauman, Richard Thoman, Andrew Kranig, Chris Schindler, Lynne Kleven, Heidi Treuthardt, Mary Jane Grenzow, and Tom Miller. B. COUNCIL OF THE WHOLE 1. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Structure and Operations of the Monroe Fire Department Mayor Douglas comments on the options regarding the operations of the Monroe Fire Department. Attorney Bartholf advises the Police and Fire Commission (PFC) has the discretion to appoint a Fire Chief, and there is a meeting scheduled for tomorrow, December 13, 2022. Current options for the Fire Department structure was summarized: 1. Continue as operating as volunteer department 2. Career Fire Department 3. Contract out Fire Services by or to another agency 4. Joint Fire District to collaborate with other governmental agencies Mayor Douglas comments on the limited pool of volunteers serving on the Monroe Fire Department, Monroe Rural Fire District and EMS services. She would like to meet with the outside organizations and municipalities to evaluate how to collaborate and provide high level public safety to the community as a whole. Alder Thoman shares concerns of contracting services. He is in agreement of intergovernmental collaboration and is in support of reaching out to the other municipalities to work together. Alder Schindler is also in agreement, comments change is necessary as he believes the current situation is not safe or successful. Alder Bauman shares concerns a district may not solve the problem, noting the Brodhead Fire district is failing. There is also not certainty any of the districts would be interested in joining or working with the City. Alder Kranig is interested in exploring the option of collaborating with other municipalities. Alder Miller shares the long standing history of disgruntlement related to the Monroe Fire Department. He was disappointed when MRFD separated from the City of Monroe. He believes it is also important to evaluate response to calls and the types of calls. It will also be important to evaluate why there is the lengthy history of disagreements and work to reach a positive solution. Alder Grenzow states that regardless of the PFC action taken tomorrow, the Council should still proceed with looking at the future and striving for a unified department. She reiterates the Mayors comments on a limited pool of volunteers. To be cost effective and efficient, it would be beneficial to pool resources and provide public safety services to the community as a whole. Alder Kleven expresses her agreement to investigate the option of a joint fire district. Alder Treuthardt comments the intent of this discussion is to open conversations and research the options, including determining the other party interests. Alder Binger comments on the history and input shared by the previous and current interim Chiefs. Addressing concerns of the Fire Department are difficult without having a full time leader of the Monroe Fire Department. He also notes the challenges for recruitment and retention and concerns if a new Fire Chief could come in to address the current department's concerns and issues. It is noted there are other issues to address related to personnel that may remain an issue even if a joint fire district is created. Personnel appears to remain the root cause of the problems, and any solution will require honest input from all parties including the firefighters and community. How can Council facilitate leadership necessary to address the personnel issues? Alder Thoman comments on the financial and control aspects related to the MRFD separation. The duplication of services is not cost effective, efficient or fair to taxpayers. Alder Binger shares a suggestion he received to consider automatic assistance and evaluate how to shorten the gap for response by sharing volunteers between the MRFD and Monroe FD. Alder Kranig inquires if there is a minimum number of firefighters required to be on staff to respond to an emergency. If there is a minimum and that number is not met, would the City then be required to contract out services? City staff is unable to answer that question without investigation. Mayor Douglas comments she is not a favor of an Ad Hoc Committee. Alder Treuthardt comments it might be best to begin conversations before developing an Ad Hoc Committee. Debate is held regarding whether to proceed with an Ad Hoc Committee or to designate the Mayor or staff to begin conversations prior to developing an Ad Hoc Committee. Discussion also held regarding who should be on the committee. There is debate to have only Alders versus include outside stakeholders such as firefighters, PFC members and other municipality representatives. Advantages and disadvantages of an Ad Hoc Committee were reviewed. It is clarified the Ad Hoc Committee would be created to investigate issues within the department operations, as well as structure of the current fire department. They would likely meet every other week. Alder Bauman suggests the Mayor appoint an Alder from Public Safety, Salary and Personnel and Finance and Taxation. Alder Binger made a motion to create a four person Alder Ad Hoc committee to investigate fire operations, seconded by Alder Miller. Tom Miller made a motion to amend the original motion to include only three Alder members, seconded by Richard Thoman. Motion was then withdrawn. Motion to create a four person Alder Ad Hoc committee to investigate operations passed by unanimous roll call vote. C. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Joshua Binger and seconded by Andrew Kranig to adjourn at 7:30 PM. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. (December 24, 2022) WNAXLP

Common Council Minutes

CALL TO ORDER FOR THIS MEETING The Common Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Douglas on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 6:30 PM. A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Present at roll call were Alders Richard Thoman, Andrew Kranig, Chris Schindler, Lynne Kleven, Heidi Treuthardt, Mary Jane Grenzow and Tom Miller. Absent were Alders Brooke Bauman and Joshua Binger. B. CORRECTION OF MINUTES - NOVEMBER 21, 2022 The November 21, 2022 minutes were accepted as posted. C. PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATION None. D. BUSINESS BY MAYOR Mayor Douglas comments on last weekend's successful and safe Christmas Parade. She thanks the city staff and organizations that contributed to the success of the event. Mayor Douglas would also like to call a special Common Council meeting on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 6:30 PM to discuss the Fire Department concerns. E. APPEARANCES BY THE PUBLIC 1. Appearances by Citizens None. 2. Appearances by property/business owners within the City of Monroe or their authorized agents None. F. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Claims List Alder Kranig inquires on the $1900 spent at Knutes in the Senior Center Activity Fund, as well as the amount spent on Christmas decorations. Motion made by Richard Thoman and seconded by Andrew Kranig to approve the consent agenda. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. G. AIRPORT BOARD OF MANAGEMENT 1. Resolution Approving Monroe Municipal Airport 2023 Airport Operations Supervisor's Agreement Discussion held regarding the only change is related to compensation. The annual compensation was increased to $84,000 from $55,687.50. It is noted that the compensation has remained the same for approximately 10 years or more. Alder Kranig and Alder Miller comment the prior compensation was not fair for the work that is done and when comparing to other communities. Alder Miller comments on the great management services provided by Rob Driver that will be difficult to replace when he is ready to retire. Alder Treuthardt inquires if a tour of the Airport could be scheduled for next spring. Motion made by Andrew Kranig and seconded by Tom Miller to approve the Monroe Municipal Airport 2023 Airport Operations Supervisor's agreement. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. H. FINANCE AND TAXATION COMMITTEE 1. Resolution Approving 2022 Weights and Measures Assessment Schedule Alder Thoman clarifies that the assessment fees are for 2022, not 2023. Clerk Rindy summarizes the weights and measures inspections and reimbursement process. Motion made by Richard Thoman and seconded by Chris Schindler to approve the 2022 weights and measures assessment schedule resolution. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. I. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS 1. Resolution Approving Request for Qualifications for Lead service Line Replacement Project Motion made by Andrew Kranig and seconded by Mary Grenzow to approve the resolution awarding engineering and grant assistance for the 2023 lead service line replacement program to Fehr-Graham. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. J. SALARY AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE 1. Resolution Approving 2023 Salaries and Wages for Non Represented Personnel Motion made by Tom Miller and seconded by Lynne Kleven to approve the 2023 salaries and wages for non-represented personnel resolution. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. 2. Resolution Approving 2023 Miscellaneous Wages Resolution Motion made by Tom Miller and seconded by Lynne Kleven to approve the 2023 miscellaneous wages resolution. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. K. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY ALDERPERSONS Alder Treuthardt requests to discuss at full Common Council the possible creation of an Ad Hoc Committee to research other ways the City of Monroe Fire Department could be managed. Alder Miller extends his gratitude on behalf of Main Street Monroe to the the Police, Street and Fire Departments, as well as other City Staff, for all of their efforts to host the events sponsored by Monroe Main Street this past year. It was a successful year and the events are helping to make Monroe known and grow. L. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY DEPARTMENT HEADS None. M. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESS None. N. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Andrew Kranig and seconded by Chris Schindler to adjourn at 6:47 PM. On a voice vote, Motion Passed. (December 24, 2022) WNAXLP

Invitation to Comment on a Proposed Communications Facility Upgrade

US Cellular Corp. proposes to collocate upgraded antennas on their existing 250-foot self-support telecommunications tower located at 1507 6th Avenue in the City of Monroe. Approximate coordinates for the subject tower: 42-35-50.20N, 89-39-8.80W. Interested persons are invited to identify historic sites already listed in, or that may be eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places in this vicinity and to identify potential effects the facility upgrades may cause to these sites. Questions or comments may be submitted to the following contact: Jake Rieb, Edge Consulting Engineers, 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. (#34945) (December 24, 2022) WNAXLP

NOTICE SETTING TIME TO HEAR APPLICATION AND DEADLINE FOR FILING CLAIMS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) CASE NO. 22-PR-103

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, GREEN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: NEAL F. HUNTER, JR. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth October 9, 1953 and date of death November 30, 2022 was domiciled in Green County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of: 2438 5th Street, Monroe, WI 53566.

3. The application will be heard at the Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, Wisconsin, before Jennifer F. Prien, Probate Registrar, on January 10, 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 March 17, 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 December 7, 2022

Daniel R. Bartholf Bartholf Law Offices, LLC PO Box 56 Monroe, WI 53566 608-329-9617 Bar Number 1030905

(December 10, 17, 24, 2022)

WNAXLP

PROCEEDINGS OF THE GREEN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS November 10, 2022 County Boardroom, Green County Courthouse, 1016 16th Ave, Monroe, WI

Jerry Guth, Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Clerk read the roll call with 27 present, 1 excused being Kubly and 3 absent being Sass, Snow and Williams. The Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair Guth announced the public hearing. Motion by Schafer, seconded by Mandel to dissolve as a County Board and convene as a Committee of the Whole. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. A public hearing on the proposed 2023 Green County budget was held. No one from the public spoke. Motion by Gundlach, seconded by Pennington to dissolve as a Committee of the Whole and reconvene as a County Board. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. The proposed 2023 budget was read by Finance and Accounting Chair Leonard. Motion by Carus, seconded by Rufenacht to approve the overall budget as presented. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 1 RESOLVED: That the sum of $239.90 be and is hereby levied upon the taxable property of the several towns, villages, and cities in Green County in accordance with the instructions of the Finance Committee for the purpose of collecting the following: State Special Charges to Districts $ 239.90; and County Charge backs to Districts $0.00. Motion by Gundlach, seconded Tschudy to approve Resolution No. 1. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 2 RESOLVED: That the sum of $ 78,283.00, be and is hereby levied upon the taxable property of the several towns, villages, and cities in Green County (excepting that within the limits of the City of Monroe, the City of Brodhead, the Village of Browntown, the Village of Brooklyn, and the Village of New Glarus) for County Aid for construction of bridges. Motion by Torkelson, seconded by Krattiger to approve Resolution No. 2. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 3 RESOLVED: That the sum of $503,873.00, be and is hereby levied upon the taxable property of the several towns, villages, and cities in Green County as designated by the Green County Library Board, in conjunction with the South Central Library System, pursuant to Green County Board action of August 9, 1977. Motion by Furgal, seconded by Wilke to approve Resolution No. 3. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 4 RESOLVED: That the sum of $40,710.00, be and is hereby levied upon the taxable property of the several towns, villages, and cities in Green County (excepting that within the limits of the City of Monroe), for county aid for the Humane Society. Motion by Larson, seconded by Even to approve Resolution No. 4. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 5 RESOLVED: That the sum of $3,507,227.00, which represents a portion of the amount received during 2021 in payment of Green County’s ½% sales tax, be and is hereby designated for use in funding the 2023 Green County Budget. Said amount shall show in the budget document as a reduction from the Proposed Levy to arrive at the Net Levy. Motion by Schwartz, seconded by Boll to approve Resolution No. 5. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. 6 RESOLVED: That the sum of $18,328,062.10, be and is hereby levied upon the taxable property of the several towns, villages and cities in Green County for all other purposes and expenses for the year 2023. Motion by Hoesly, seconded by Roemer to approve Resolution No. 6. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. Motion by Thoman, seconded by Carlson to approve the minutes of the October 18, 2022, meeting. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. RESOLUTION 11-1-22 Resolution Approving Highway Purchases (Over $75,000) WHEREAS, County Code Section 1-11-2, entitled COUNTY PURCHASES AND CONTRACTS, provides for review, approval and execution of all County contracts and purchases necessary to carry out approved budget operations; and WHEREAS, Section 1-11-2(A)(3) STATES: Cost or price in excess of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000.00), recommendation by the appropriate department head and the supervisory committee to the full County Board with approval by the full Board before the purchase is made. Execution of the contract documents shall be by the Green County Board Chair and the appropriate Committee Chairperson, after the document has been reviewed by the Green County Corporation Counsel. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Green County Board of Supervisors, in legal session assembled, that the Board approve the recommendation of the Green County Highway Committee for the following purchases: Monroe Truck Equipment-1 Single axle plow truck-$274,355; Monroe Truck Equipment-1 Tandem plow truck- $319,175. Total: $593,530 SIGNED: GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE: Harvey Mandel, Chair Russ Torkelson, Vice-Chair Jeff Williams Mark Gundlach Kristi Leonard REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Harvey Mandel, Chair Highway Committee Jerry Guth County Board Chair Brian Bucholtz Corporation Counsel Motion by Mandel, seconded by Torkelson to approve Resolution 11-1-22. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. ORDINANCE 22-1101 Creation of Personnel Subcommittee WHEREAS, the Personnel & Labor Relations Committee currently has de facto oversight of * in Green County and wishes to create a standing committee of the Board to oversee this vital facet of County operations; and WHEREAS, after review of the Green County Code, the Green County Board and the Personnel and Labor Relations Committee has indicated that the Green County Code is in need of updating; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Green County Board of Supervisors, in legal session assembled, that section 1-7-4-1 of the Green County Code be created as follows: 1-7-4: PERSONNEL AND LABOR RELATIONS COMMITTEE This Committee shall be comprised of the Chairperson of the Highway Committee, the Chairperson of the Human Services Board, the Chairperson of the Pleasant View Nursing Home Committee, the Chairperson of the Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee, the Chairperson of the Green County Board of Supervisors, the First Vice-Chairperson of the Green County Board of Supervisors, and one additional Supervisor to be appointed by the Chairperson of the Green County Board of Supervisors. In the event that there are duplications in the ex-officio membership of the Committee, the Green County Board Chairperson shall appoint additional at-large Supervisors to bring total Committee membership to seven (7). It shall be the duty of the Committee to recommend an annual wage and salary plan and to consider and review all other adjustments of salaries of County officers and employees and recommend the same to the County Board, unless otherwise provided. It shall have general supervision of all personnel policies of the County, including such things as sick leave, vacations, paid holidays and leaves of absence, and shall authorize the granting of merit increases. It shall review requests for position reclassifications and make recommendations for addition or deletion of positions for departments of Green County. The Committee shall cooperate with department heads in the enforcement of County personnel policies. It shall conduct all labor negotiations and recommend results to the County Board. The Committee shall examine and investigate employee grievances and enforce necessary discipline in cooperation with department heads. It shall supervise and have charge of all employee insurance matters, such as medical, life and worker’s compensation. It shall consider and make recommendations to the County Board regarding departmental organization, establishment, reorganization, and staffing levels. The Committee may delegate to one or more subcommittees created by it any of the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, such as the conducting of all labor negotiations. (R6-3-84, 6-13-84; Ord. 09-0801, 8/11/2009) 1-7-4-1: EMPLOYEE SALARY AND BENEFITS ADVISORY SUBCOMMITTEE This subcommittee is created by the Personnel and Labor Relations Committee and shall report directly to that Committee. The Subcommittee shall be comprised of at least six (6) members and shall include the First Vice-Chairperson of the County Board and an at-large member of the Personnel and Labor Relations Committee, the Human Resources Director who shall be the Chairperson of the Subcommittee, the Finance Director, the Administrative Coordinator and the Human Services Director. At the direction of the Personnel and Labor Relations Committee, the Subcommittee shall meet from time to time to discuss issues relating to employee salary and benefits. The Subcommittee shall be advisory only and will have no policy making authority. SIGNED: PERSONNEL AND LABOR RELATIONS COMMITTEE Jerry Guth, Chair Harvey Mandel, Vice-Chair Linda Boll Michael Furgal Kristi Leonard Richard Thoman David Tschudy Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Bristow to approve Ordinance 22-1101. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. Human Services Director Dan Williams presented the Human Services annual report. Motion by Furgal, seconded by Schafer to receive the Human Services annual report. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. The Treasurer’s report was distributed. Motion by Wilke, seconded by Tschudy to appoint Deputy Tyler Walker as the Green County Humane Officer. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. Motion by Larson, seconded by Rufenacht to adjourn at 7:44 p.m. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. STATE OF WISCONSIN ) )SS COUNTY OF GREEN ) I, Arianna L. Voegeli, County Clerk, in and for said County, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the proceedings of the County Board of Supervisors of Green County, Wisconsin, on their meeting of November 10, 2022, A.D. Arianna L. Voegeli Green County Clerk (December 24, 2022) WNAXLP