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ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS

The Green County Property Committee is accepting sealed bids for porch stair restoration at the Green County Historic Courthouse located at 1016 16th Ave, Monroe, Wisconsin 53566. Bids are due by 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 21, 2023, to the Green County Clerk’s Office, 1016 16th Ave, Monroe, Wisconsin 53566. Bid opening will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 21, 2023 in the County Board Room located at the Green County Historic Courthouse. Specifications/Bid forms can be picked up at the above address or by calling (608) 328-9430. The Green County Property Committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to make such award as they deem to be most advantageous to Green County. An equal opportunity employer, the County of Green will not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to or treatment of employment or in its programs, services or activities. Arianna L. Voegeli, Green County Clerk (December 2, 9, 2023) WNAXLP

Foreclosures

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION 23-CV-208 CODE: 304014 (Foreclosure)

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, GREEN COUNTY RYAN TRUONG Plaintiff, vs. AARON N. MAZAHREH AND KENDRA L. MAZAHREH Defendants. THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To Defendants Aaron N. Mazahreh and Kendra L. Mazahreh: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. Within forty (40) days after November 30, 2023, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is: Green County Clerk of Circuit Court, Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, Wisconsin 53566, and to Plaintiff's attorney, Attorney Dillon J. Flynn of Kittelsen, Barry, Wellington, & Thompson S.C., 916 17th Avenue, P.O. Box 710, Monroe, Wisconsin 53566-0710. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the Complaint within forty (40) days, the Court may grant Judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Complaint. A Judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A Judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you may own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. Dated this 30th day of November, 2023 Kittelsen, Barry, Wellington, Thompson, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: Dillon J. Flynn State Bar No. 1122077 Address: 916 17th Avenue P.O. Box 710 Monroe, WI 53566-0710 Phone: 608-325-2191 (December 2, 9, 16, 2023) WNAXLP

Miscellaneous

CITY OF MONROE NOTICE OF ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCE

Notice is hereby given that on December 4, 2023, the following ordinances were adopted by the Common Council of the City of Monroe, Wisconsin. • Ordinance for zoning change for the NW Development The full text of the ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City of Monroe Clerk’s Office located at 1110 18th Avenue, Monroe, WI, telephone (608) 329-2530. Nikolai Wahl City Clerk (December 9, 2023) WNAXLP

CITY OF MONROE COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES
Date: November 20, 2023 Time: 6:30 PM Place: City Hall Council Chambers - 1110 18th Ave CALL TO ORDER FOR THIS MEETING The Common Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Douglas on Monday, November 20, 2023, 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, Tom Miller, Corinne Wartenweiler, and Kyle Knoll. B. CORRECTION OF MINUTES - NOVEMBER 6, 2023 The November 6, 2023, minutes were accepted as presented. C. BUSINESS BY MAYOR 1. Committee Appointment Mayor Douglas would like to appoint Marge Klinzing to the Visitor and Promotion Board with a term ending in 2025. Motion made by Tom Miller and seconded by Chris Schindler to appoint Marge Klinzing to the Visitor and Promotion Board. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. D. APPEARANCES BY THE PUBLIC 1. Appearances by Citizens 2. Appearances by property/business owners within the City of Monroe or their authorized agents E. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Claims List 2. Miscellaneous Licenses Motion made by Andrew Kranig and seconded by Chris Schindler to approve the consent agenda. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. F. COMMENTS/QUESTIONS ON TREASURER'S REPORT (2ND REGULAR MEETING OF EACH MONTH) 1. October's Report The treasurer's report was accepted as presented. G. JUDICIARY AND ORDINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE 1. Set Public Hearing Date of December 4, 2023 for Approval of Change of Zoning - Haven Hills - NW Development The hearing is set for December 4, 2023. 2. Hold Public Hearing and Approval of Petition of Annexation - B&S Property for School Development Public Hearing was opened. Jim Krebs, residing at 715 18th Ave, expressed his concerns regarding the annexation and the impact on the city’s residents. Robert Brenum, residing at 3026 6th Ave, expressed his concerns regarding the annexation and the impact on the city’s residents. Alder Kranig expressed concerns about annexing a property that is currently in litigation and suggested waiting until the litigation are complete. Alder Thoman sought clarification, stating that the discussion was only about annexing the land, not about paying for anything. Attorney Bartholf clarified that this is only about annexing the land and no developments. Alder Kleven inquired about an ordinance regarding annexing non-taxable land. Alder Wartenweiler asked about the impact on the city's tax roll. The attorney explained how the property would eventually become part of the tax roll. Motion made by Mary Jane Grenzow and seconded by Tom Miller to approve the ordinance for petition of annexation. Ayes: Grenzow, Kleven, Miller, Thoman, Treuthardt Nays: Knoll, Kranig, Wartenweiler Abstain: Schindler On a roll call vote, Motion Failed. This motion needed to pass by a 2/3rds vote. Several council members expressed their disapproval for not passing the ordinance. Administrator Rindy clarified that the current discussion is focused on annexation, and in the future there may be talks about a developer's agreement. Alder Grenzow expressed the desire to collaborate with the school district and that this is the first step in the process. Al Gerber mentioned that water and sewer upgrades are not necessary at this point. Alder Wartenweiler had numerous questions and didn't know if those answers could be answered yet. She felt that the school should return to the city with those answers before annexing the property. The Mayor acknowledged the presence of questions but wasn't sure if all answers would be available that night. Motion made by Kyle Knoll and seconded by Richard Thoman to reconsider and approve the ordinance for petition of annexation. Ayes: Grenzow, Kleven, Knoll, Miller, Thoman, Treuthardt Nays: Kranig, Wartenweiler Abstain: Schindler On a roll call vote, Motion passed. This passed with a 2/3rds vote. 3. Hold Public Hearing and Approval of Ordinance for Change of Zoning - 1810 12th Avenue Public Hearing was opened. No comments. Public Hearing was closed. Motion made by Andrew Kranig and seconded by Chris Schindler to close the public hearing. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. Motion made by Andrew Kranig and seconded by Chris Schindler to approve the ordinance. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. 4. Hold Public Hearing and Approval of Ordinance for Change of Zoning - 820 W 17th Street - Badger State Ethanol, LLC Public Hearing was opened. No comments. Public Hearing was closed. Alder Miller expressed interest in understanding the type of noise and its potential impact on the park. A representative from Badger Ethanol noted that the zoning change would align more with heavy industrial, and at present, there are no plans for changes. Motion made by Andrew Kranig and seconded by Chris Schindler to close the public hearing. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. Motion made by Tom Miller and seconded by Chris Schindler to approve the ordinance. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. 5. Hold Public Hearing and Approval of Ordinance for Change of Zoning - 1130 30th Street - Previous Armory Public Hearing was opened. No comments. Public Hearing was closed. Motion made by Andrew Kranig and seconded by Chris Schindler to close the public hearing. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. Motion made by Andrew Kranig and seconded by Tom Miller to approve the ordinance. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. H. PLAN COMMISSION 1. Hold Public Hearing and Approval of Ordinance for Accepting the Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan The public hearing was opened. No comments The public hearing was closed. Motion made by Andrew Kranig and seconded by Chris Schindler to close the public hearing. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. Motion made by Tom Miller and seconded by Chris Schindler to approve the ordinance. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. I. FINANCE AND TAXATION COMMITTEE 1. Approval of Resolution to Submit Application for a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Idle Site Grant Motion made by Richard Thoman and seconded by Chris Schindler to approve the resolution. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. 2. Hold Public Hearing and Approval of Resolution for the City of Monroe's 2024 Budget The public hearing was opened. No comments. The public hearing was closed. Motion made by Tom Miller and seconded by Chris Schindler to close the public hearing. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. Alder Kranig asked Administrator Rindy to go over the budget for those present, either in person or online. She provided an overview of the budget. Alder Thoman inquired if the city is still eligible for the ERP funds. Administrator Rindy explained that with the passing of a budget amendment in December, the city would remain eligible for these funds. Motion made by Richard Thoman and seconded by Kyle Knoll to approve the resolution. Ayes: Grenzow, Kleven, Knoll, Miller, Schindler, Thoman, Treuthardt, Wartenweiler Nays: Kranig On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. 3. Denial of Claim with Intent to Sue Motion made by Richard Thoman and seconded by Chris Schindler to approve the resolution. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. J. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY ALDERPERSONS Alder Miller and Mayor Douglas expressed gratitude to Administrator Rindy and department heads for the smooth budget process this year. K. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY DEPARTMENT HEADS Administrator Rindy expressed thanks to the department heads and the Common Council for their input and gratitude for the budget process. L. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESS M. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Andrew Kranig and seconded by Chris Schindler to adjourn at 7:28 PM. On a voice vote, Motion Passed. This Council may take any action it considers appropriate related to any item on this agenda. (December 9, 2023) WNAXLP

NOTICE SETTING TIME TO HEAR APPLICATION AND DEADLINE FOR FILING CLAIMS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) CASE NO. 23-PR-90

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, GREEN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ANN B. JOHNSON PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth June 9, 1940 and date of death December 2, 2023 was domiciled in Green County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of: 618 18th Avenue, Monroe, WI 53566.

3. The application will be heard at the Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, Wisconsin, Probate Office, before Jennifer F. Prien, Probate Registrar, on January 8, 2024 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 11, 2024. 5. A claim may be filed at the Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, Wisconsin, Office of the Register in Probate. 6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown.

Jennifer Prien Probate Registrar December 6, 2023

Paul W. Voegeli, Lawyer P.O. Box 538 Monroe, WI 53566-0538 608-214-8992 Bar Number 1005957

(December 9, 16, 23, 2023) WNAXLP