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ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS

The Green County Property Committee is accepting sealed bids for (1) replacement of the access road to the Green County Government Services and Pleasant View Nursing Home Complexes located at N3150 and N3152 State Road 81, Monroe, Wisconsin 53566; and (2) Porch Stair Repair Design and Engineering at the Green County Historic Courthouse located at 1016 16th Ave, Monroe, WI 53566. Bids are due by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 24, 2022, 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, June 30, 2022 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 (June 4, 11, 2022) WNAXLP

Debtors Creditors

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) CASE NO. 22-PR-50

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, GREEN COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RUTH E. SALZWEDEL Deceased PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth April 17, 1931 and date of death March 9, 2022 was domiciled in Green County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 700 8th Avenue, Unit 746, Monroe, WI 53566. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is September 6, 2022 5. A claim may be filed at the Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, Wisconsin.

Thomas J. Vale Circuit Court Judge May 31, 2022

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

(June 4, 11, 18, 2022) WNAXLP

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) CASE NO. 22-PR-42
STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, GREEN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: RICHARD M. THOMPSON DOD: December 23, 2021 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth November 27, 1972 and date of death December 23, 2021, was domiciled in Green County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1923 6th Street, Monroe, WI, 53566 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent's estate is August 26, 2022. 5. A claim may be filed at the Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, Wisconsin.

Thomas J. Vale Circuit Court Judge May 19, 2022

Gregory E. Knoke Knoke & Kind Law Office 1904 10th Street Monroe, WI 53566 608-325-7137 Bar Number 1013426

(May 28, June 4, 11, 2022) WNAXLP

Foreclosures

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE CASE NO. 2021-CV-162

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT GREEN COUNTY

UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. EVANS FARM OF GREEN COUNTY LLP, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above-titled action on February 15, 2022, the undersigned Sheriff of Green County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. at the Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th Street, Ground Floor Conference Room, Monroe, Wisconsin, the real estate directed by said Judgment to be sold separately and described as follows: Part of the Northwest Quarter of Section Twenty (20), Town Four (4) North, Range Nine (9) East, Town of Brooklyn, Green County Wisconsin, more fully described as follows: Commencing at the West Vi corner of said Section 20; thence North 1134.45 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing North 503.75 feet; thence North 89°52,20" East, 1295.21 feet; thence South 00°20'59" East, 503.37 feet; thence South 89°5T18" West, 1298.28 feet to the point of beginning. Address: N8394 Sandy Hook Road, Brooklyn, Wisconsin Tax Parcel No.: 23006 0153.1000 Terms of sale: ten percent (10%) of the successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier's check, or certified funds, payable to the Green County Clerk of Courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the Clerk of Courts in cash, cashier's check or certified funds no later than ten (10) days after the Court's confirmation of the sale or else the ten (10%) down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold 'as is' and subject to all liens and encumbrances. A third party purchaser is responsible for payment of the Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Fee. Dated this 10th day of May, 2022. By: Jeffrey Skatrud Sheriff of Green County, Wisconsin (May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, 22, 2022) WNAXLP

Miscellaneous

City of Monroe Common Council Special Meeting

A. CALL TO O RD ER The Common Council Special meeting was called to order on Monday, May 16, 2022 by Mayor Douglas at 4:30 PM at the Behring Senior Center. B. RO LL CALL Present at roll call were Alders Joshua Binger, Richard Thoman, Andrew Kranig, Chris Schindler, Heidi Treuthardt, Mary Grenzow and Lynne Hardy. C. CO UNCI L O F TH E W H O LE 1. Facilities Tour of the Behring Senior Center * City Staff provided a tour of the Behring Senior Center facility. Mayor Douglas called for recess at 5:26 PM until 5:30 PM, to resume at the Recreation Community Center located at 1110 18th Avenue. 2. Recess until 5:30 P M Mayor Douglas called to resume the meeting at 5:37 PM. 2. 5:30 P M Facilities Tour of the Recreation Department Located at 1110 18th Avenue City Staff provided a review of the Parks and Recreation Department Staff, statistics and facilities located at 1110 18th Avenue. D. ADJOURNMENT Alder Kranig made a motion to adjourn at 6:08 PM, seconded by Chris Schindler. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. (June 11, 2022) WNAXLP

City of Monroe Common Council
CALL TO ORDER FOR THIS MEETING The Common Council meeting was called to order on Monday, May 16, 2022 by Mayor Douglas at 6:30 PM. A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Present at roll call were Alders Joshua Binger, Brooke Bauman, Richard Thoman, Andrew Kranig, Chris Schindler, Heidi Truethardt, Lynne Hardy and Mary Jane Grenzow. B. CORRECTION OF MINUTES 1. May 2, 2022 Council Minutes The May 2, 2022 Common Council minutes were accepted as posted. C. PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATION None. D. BUSINESS BY MAYOR 1. Confirm Appointment to Special Board - Park and Recreation Commission Motion made by Brooke Bauman and seconded by Joshua Binger to confirm the appointment of Toni Wellman for a 3-year-term to the Parks and Recreation Board of Commissioners. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. E. PUBLIC COMMENT - city residents and city property/business owners must register with City Clerk prior to the meeting to be allowed to speak (5 minute max) 1. Appearances by Citizens None. 2. Appearances by property/business owners within the City of Monroe or their authorize agents None. F. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Claims List 2. Resolution Granting Miscellaneous Licenses Motion made by Brooke Bauman and seconded by Joshua Binger 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 discussion held. H. JUDICIARY AND ORDINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE 1. Hold Public Hearing and Consideration of Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Subsection 7-6-6 of the Monroe City Code: Painting or Color Coding of Fire Hydrants Public hearing opened. No discussion held. Public hearing closed. Motion made by Chris Schindler and seconded by Richard Thoman to approve the ordinance repealing and recreating subsection 7-6-6 of the Monroe City Code: Painting or Color Coding of Fire Hydrants. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. I. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 1. Resolution Approving Special Events - 1. Alzheimer's and Dementia Alliance Walk 2. Monroe Running Club Freedom 5K 3. Green County 4-H Talent Showcase 4. City of Monroe July 4th Celebration Motion made by Andrew Kranig and seconded by Joshua Binger to approve the special event resolution for 1. Alzheimer's and Dementia Alliance Walk 2. Monroe Running Club Freedom 5K 3. Green County 4-H Talent Showcase 4. City of Monroe July 4th Celebration. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. J. FINANCE AND TAXATION COMMITTEE 1. Resolution Approving Accounts Receivable, Personal Property and Utility Write Offs Motion made by Richard Thoman and seconded by Joshua Binger to approve the accounts receivable, personal property and utility receivable write offs. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. K. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS 1. Resolution Approving Change Order # 1 for 2021 Utilities Project Alder Schindler questions if the project should have been sent out for rebid. Director of Public Works Gerber answered the current project and change order remains lower than the second lowest bid. Prevailing wage rates are set by the State. The goal was for project to occur in 2021, so the bid was for 2021 construction. There were delays in completing the project as the CDBG grant was not officially awarded until September 2021. The fuel costs will be monitored, as well as the hours of the truck drivers to bill the actual cost. Director of Public Works Gerber does anticipate additional changes orders for the remainder of wage rates, material increases from the time of the bid to the time of purchase. The total project cost is still expected to remain under $2.5 Million. It is further discussed the project is necessary, and staff must remain good stewards going forward for the project. The city is saving money overall, by using the grant funds for the project that would occur either way. Motion made by Brooke Bauman and seconded by Joshua Binger to approve change order #1 for 2021 Utilities project with Maddrell Excavating. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. 2. Resolution to Approve Purchase of New Forklift Motion made by Brooke Bauman and seconded by Andrew Kranig to approve the resolution authorizing the purchase of the new forklift resolution. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. L. COUNCIL OF THE WHOLE 1. Report of City of Monroe 2022 Strategic Plan City Administrator Lothspeich summarizes the process that has been followed to develop the strategic plan being presented to the Common Council tonight. The Common Council is identifying priorities in goals and objectives. Dr. Kuhn with NIU is online to walk through the findings of the report and answer any questions the Council may have. Strategic priority areas were identified for the short and long term. The five strategic priorities identified through the exercises are: 1. Economic Development 2. Fiscal Health & Sustainability 3. Housing Options and Development 4. Infrastructure improvements 5. Organizational development and advancement These will build the pillars for the goals to focus on over the next 1-8 years. Short term goals are defined as 1-3 years, while long term goals are defined as 3-8 years. Some items will be ongoing. Complex versus routine goals was also summarized. Goals were ranked and prioritized. He summarized the top two goals for all categories: Short term routine: 1. Develop an economic development plan 2. Conduct a City-wide organizational development and advancement study Short term complex: 1. Complete a city wide facilities study 2. Implement an economic development strategy plan for all areas of the City Long term routine: 1. Implement long range fiscal plan 2. Identify city boundary expansion opportunities and strategies Long term complex: 1. Work to increase broad range of housing types, choices, and availability in the community 2. Develop and implement a long term capital plan City Administrator Lothspeich advises the next steps will be to define time frames for the goals and objectives. Administration will then return with a quarterly update to the Council regarding progress and necessary modifications. This will be a fluid process, as priorities and goals of the Common Council and City may change over time. Motion made by Joshua Binger and seconded by Richard Thoman to accept the City of Monroe 2022 Strategic Action Plan. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. 2. Resolution Approving Permits for Use and Possession of Fireworks - City of Monroe Parks and Recreation Motion made by Joshua Binger and seconded by Andrew Kranig to approve the permit for use and possession of fireworks to the City of Monroe Parks and Recreation. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. 3. Update on City-Wide Property Maintenance Code Enforcement Program City Administrator Lothspeich shares the update on the City-wide property maintenance code enforcement program. There continues to be success and progress with the program. Out of the total 537 violations, 152 have been resolved. Of all the violations, 88% have had some form of action taken to date; leaving 62 properties to notify of the identified violations. There is significant activity within the program, and residents will start to see more unresolved violations progress into citations. Properties currently in the citation process should have an upcoming court date in the near future. Only one citation has been issued to each property, and this typically involves a two-month lag before coming before the City Attorney. The plan is for a continuous program to maintain success with communication as a key component. The goal is for improvements for the City as a whole, not citations. Staff practices understanding and extensions when delays and hardships are noted. There is not an intent to harass or badger residents. There may be further discussion and clarification on an agreed upon threshold for violation notices and citations. It is confirmed the residents have possibilities to appeal a citation or notice. They have the ability to speak beyond the code enforcement program, to discuss with City Administrator, Alders and Council as a whole. If the violation enters the citation process, that would eventually lead to a judge ruling. Alder Bauman expresses her appreciation of the progress and activity lending to the successful property maintenance program. 4. Resolution Authorizing City Administrator to Issue Raze Orders Attorney Bartholf summarized the purpose of the resolution authorizing the City Administrator to issue raze orders. Typically, this will be an internal process. This resolution will authorize the City Administrator to issue the raze order instead of the building inspector, as that is now a contracted service. Any properties requiring to be razed will continue to come before Council prior to proceeding. There is one raze order pending to be issued as it was previously approved by the Common Council. Discussed held regarding the raze process and costs factors. If the City has to pay for the raze, then it will be placed as a special assessment onto the property. When the property is sold, the City will recover the raze expenses. Motion made by Joshua Binger and seconded by Richard Thoman to approve the resolution authorizing the City Administrator to issue raze orders. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. 5. Monthly Review of 1. Temporary Amendment to Employee Paid Time Off Policy 2. City of Monroe Public Health Emergency Personnel and Leave Policy Alder Kranig does not believe the policy should remain in place. Alder Bauman asks for an update on the use of the policy. Despite the increased absences related to COVID-19, there has not been any use in the last few months. Alder Binger doesn't see any issue with keeping it in place, for when the need arises for employees it is an earned benefit that is of minimal expense to the City. There also have not been any concerns related to employees abusing this policy. The purpose of the policy is summarized by City Administrator Lothspeich, as the medical leave banks are only eligible for FMLA qualifying events. COVID is no longer a qualifying FMLA event. Therefore, this policy allows an exception for City of Monroe employees to use the earned medical leave bank time for a COVID related illness. There is a preference to have an overview of the employee paid time off and medical leave policies, including the allowable uses. Motion made by Andrew Kranig and seconded by Chris Schindler to terminate the resolution implementing the Temporary Amendment to Employee Paid Time Off Policy 2. City of Monroe Public Health Emergency Personnel and Leave Policy. On a roll call vote, Motion Failed. Ayes: Hardy, Kranig, Schindler, Thoman Nays: Bauman, Binger, Douglas, Grenzow, Treuthardt M. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY ALDERPERSONS Alder Bauman recognizes the Water Department for addressing a residents concern and complaint of water pressure changes. The problem was addressed and resolved in a very timely and professional manner. N. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY DEPARTMENT HEADS Matt Skibba expresses gratitude for the Alderpersons taking time to attend the tour earlier today. O. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESS None. P. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Andrew Kranig and seconded by Joshua Binger to adjourn at 8:02 PM. On a voice vote, Motion Passed. (June 11, 2022) WNAXLP

NOTICE CITY OF MONROE, WI

A public hearing will be held before the City of Monroe Common Council in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 1110 18th Ave, Monroe, Wisconsin, on June 20, 2022 at 6:30 PM relative to the following proposed ordinances: • ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RECREATING SUBSECTION 9-2-8 OF THE MONROE CITY CODE: ANIMALS AT LARGE. The proposed ordinances are available for inspection at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall located at 1110 18th Avenue. Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting, including need for an interpreter, materials in alternate formats, or other accommodations, should be made to the Clerk’s Office at (608) 329-2530 with as much advance notice as possible so that proper arrangements can be made. Brittney Rindy City Clerk/Treasurer (June 11, 2022) WNAXLP

Name Changes

NOTICE AND ORDER FOR NAME CHANGE HEARING Case No. 22-CV-81

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, GREEN COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF: JASON WERNER WILHITE BY: JASON WERNER WILHITE NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: JASON WERNER WILHITE To: JASON WERNER GERBER Birth Certificate: JASON WERNER WILHITE 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:

July 7, 2022 TIME: 9:30 A.M. 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 June 6, 2022

(June 11, 18, 25, 2022)

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