MONROE - In a meeting Tuesday, the City of Monroe Common Council:
• Heard from Mayor Bill Ross on his activities on behalf of the city.
• Approved Cathy Maurer as city representative on Joint Review Board.
• Heard from Donna Glynn of the Green County Historical Society on the needs and status of the Lincoln Park Water Tower; Tom Miller of Monroe Main Street on the streetscape award; and Miller and Pam Christopher of Monroe Chamber of Commerce and Industry on the upcoming May 22 celebration of the Square streetscape project completion.
• Approved unanimously signature authorization resolutions for First National Bank, to include Mayor Bill Ross.
• Approved unanimously $250 donation to American Legion to cover Memorial Day expenses.
• Authorized unanimously the issuance and sale of $1,080,000 taxable general obligation refunding bonds. The move saves the city over $68,000 over the next eight years, compared to the original issuance of bonds for refunding two outstanding state trust fund loans.
• Approved 6-4 to accept a proposal from Lane Tank Company to repaint the Lincoln Park Water Tower for $21,500, with Green County Historical Society contributing $8,296 toward the project.
• Authorized Monroe Police Department to purchase a public safety server for $35,000 from Spillman Technologies.
• Approved claims in the amount of $520,552.61.
• Approved special events for Main Street Spring Maxwell Street Days Event, May 7 to 8; Chamber of Commerce Square Affair Event, May 22; and American Legion Memorial Day Parade and Service, May 31.
• Granted operator's license to Holly J. Leeman, and dance license to the Monroe Chamber of Commerce and Industry for downtown Square area.
• Approved unanimously renewing a lease agreement with Green County Historical Society.
• Received information on Wisconsin Open Meetings/Records Law from City Attorney Rex Ewald. Ewald will conduct a training session May 18.
- Tere Dunlap
• Heard from Mayor Bill Ross on his activities on behalf of the city.
• Approved Cathy Maurer as city representative on Joint Review Board.
• Heard from Donna Glynn of the Green County Historical Society on the needs and status of the Lincoln Park Water Tower; Tom Miller of Monroe Main Street on the streetscape award; and Miller and Pam Christopher of Monroe Chamber of Commerce and Industry on the upcoming May 22 celebration of the Square streetscape project completion.
• Approved unanimously signature authorization resolutions for First National Bank, to include Mayor Bill Ross.
• Approved unanimously $250 donation to American Legion to cover Memorial Day expenses.
• Authorized unanimously the issuance and sale of $1,080,000 taxable general obligation refunding bonds. The move saves the city over $68,000 over the next eight years, compared to the original issuance of bonds for refunding two outstanding state trust fund loans.
• Approved 6-4 to accept a proposal from Lane Tank Company to repaint the Lincoln Park Water Tower for $21,500, with Green County Historical Society contributing $8,296 toward the project.
• Authorized Monroe Police Department to purchase a public safety server for $35,000 from Spillman Technologies.
• Approved claims in the amount of $520,552.61.
• Approved special events for Main Street Spring Maxwell Street Days Event, May 7 to 8; Chamber of Commerce Square Affair Event, May 22; and American Legion Memorial Day Parade and Service, May 31.
• Granted operator's license to Holly J. Leeman, and dance license to the Monroe Chamber of Commerce and Industry for downtown Square area.
• Approved unanimously renewing a lease agreement with Green County Historical Society.
• Received information on Wisconsin Open Meetings/Records Law from City Attorney Rex Ewald. Ewald will conduct a training session May 18.
- Tere Dunlap