Common Council Minutes of June 17, 2020
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The Common Council met in a special session at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on June 17, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. Alderpersons Gearing-Lancaster, Ross, Brown, M. Rave, E. Rave, Olson, and Busse were present. Alderperson Ammann participated via Zoom. Mayor Jay Eddy presided.
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It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson M. Rave to dispense with the reading of the minutes from the June 2, 2020 Common Council meeting and approve as presented. Motion carried.
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CITIZENS IN ATTENDANCE
There were 7 citizens in attendance. Jen Gunning is a representative of the Tavern League of Wisconsin and addressed the Council regarding state statute that allows for the approval of parking lots and of outdoor spaces for establishments applying for liquor licenses. She understood there was question on four properties requesting use of outdoor spaces and that the City Attorney stated he would have to look in to Chapter 125. The City Administrator clarified that at the last meeting, the City Attorney requested time to review the statute and city ordinances and he did that and the licenses were approved later in the meeting. The City Attorney had advised at that time that state statute did not prohibit the use of outdoor space, but a city ordinance did prohibit open intoxicants in public parking lots. The article in last week’s local newspaper was not accurate and a correction was printed this week.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
It was moved by Alderperson M. Rave, seconded by Alderperson Brown to place on file the minutes from the May 29, 2020 Public Safety Planning Task Force meeting. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson Ross, seconded by Alderperson Olson to place on file the minutes from the June 4, 2020 Board of Review meeting. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson Ross, seconded by Alderperson Olson to place on file the minutes from the June 9, 2020 Hiring Committee meeting. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson Ross, seconded by Alderperson Brown to place on file the minutes from the June 10, 2020 Hiring Committee meeting. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson M. Rave, seconded by Alderperson Gearing-Lancaster to accept the Public Safety Planning Task Force’s recommendation to terminate the public safety building project as presented in the minutes. Motion carried.
Common Council Minutes of May 5, 2020
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The Common Council met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on May 5, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. Alderpersons GearingLancaster, Ross, Brown, Ammann, M. Rave, E. Rave, Busse, were present. Alderperson Olson attended via telephone.
Mayor J. Eddy presided.
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It was moved by Alderperson Ross, seconded by Alderperson M. Rave to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the April 21, 2020 6:00PM Special Common Council meeting and approve as presented. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson M. Rave, seconded by Alderperson Ammann to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the April 21, 2020 7:00PM Special Common Council meeting and approve as presented. Motion carried.
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CITIZENS IN ATTENDANCE
There were 26 citizens in attendance (24 in person and 2 via telephone).
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David Schofield from SEH, Inc. presented the Council with application for payment #6 from A-1 Excavating for the Andrews Road and South McKinley Street projects. The contractor has restarted work, the Andrews Road retention pond is done, the roadway is being built, may pour curb and gutter this week, expected completion potentially in June almost two months ahead of schedule. Dave is very happy with the work to date and recommends payment to A-1 Excavating in the amount of $141,897.00.
Jackson County Confirms First Case of Covid-19
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Jackson County, WI—The Jackson County Public Health Department has confirmed its first case of COVID-19.
The individual is a female under 50 years of age and is isolated at home and doing well. Jackson County Public Health is currently investigating.
Jackson County Public Health is continuing to ask residents to follow Governor Evers’ Safer At Home Order and to stay home as much as possible. If you need to leave your home
people can help protect themselves from getting any respiratory illness by:
• Washing hands often with soap and warm water.
• Covering mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing.
• Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.
• Staying home from work when sick.
• If children are sick, keeping them home from school or daycare.
• Avoiding those who may be sick whenever possible.
• Contacting a health care provider with any questions.
For updates on COVID-19 in WI, visit https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/disease/covid-19.htm. National updates and travel guidance are available at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html. For local updates about COVID-19 and other public health news, follow the Jackson County Health Department Facebook page at Jackson County Public Health.
Apply For The 2020 Elk Hunt
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will accept applications for the 2020 elk hunt from March 1 - May 31. This fall marks the third elk hunt in state history.
The northern elk population peaked at about 280 last year, and with over 100 breeding age cows in the herd, we’re anticipating continued herd growth and are confident that a hunt will occur. Just how many tags are offered will be determined this spring.
Last year marked Wisconsin's second managed elk hunt in state history when a harvest quota of 10 bulls was established within the original Clam Lake elk range.
It was known before the hunt started that there were a good number of older bulls in the herd, and several of those harvested were 8-10 years old. Some of the bigger bulls that we know about are still out there!
More than 60,000 Wisconsinites applied during the first two years of managed elk hunting, showing the appeal to many state hunters to pursue yet another big game animal in Wisconsin. It may seem like steep odds to draw a tag, but one person’s chances are just as good as the next person. All of last year’s hunters, including our first woman elk hunter, were thrilled with their experience. Put your name in the hat, and you just might be the next lucky hunter out there in October.
Elk tag applications can be purchased from March 1 through May 31, and only Wisconsin residents may apply. Each potential hunter may apply once online at gowild.wi.gov or by visiting a license agent. The application fee is $10.
For each application, $7 is earmarked for elk management and research in Wisconsin. During the first two seasons, over $400,000 was generated and already is being used for elk habitat enhancement projects as well as for elk research and monitoring.
Common Council Minutes of March 3, 2020
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The Common Council met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on March 3, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. Alderpersons Olson, Busse, Gearing-Lancaster, Ross, Brown, Ammann, J. Rave Sr., and M. Rave were present. Mayor J. Eddy presided.
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It was moved by Alderperson J. Rave, seconded by Alderperson M. Rave to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the February 4, 2020 Common Council meeting. Motion carried.
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CITIZENS IN ATTENDANCE
There was one citizen in attendance.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
It was moved by Alderperson Gearing-Lancaster, seconded by Alderperson Ross to approve the minutes of the February 19, 2020 Committee of the Whole meeting. Motion carried.
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The Committee of the Whole met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on February 19, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. Alderpersons Busse, Gearing-Lancaster, Ross, Ammann and J. Rave, Sr. were present. Alderpersons Olson, Brown, and M. Rave were excused. Mayor Jay Eddy presided.
1. Mayor Eddy announced to those present that there was no quorum so no action can be taken at this meeting.
2. There were 2 citizens in attendance.
3. The Department Head monthly reports were reviewed. Department heads present were Jody Stoker, Greg Rush, Jeremy Isensee, Steve Peterson, Steve Schreiber and Brad Chown.
4. The EMS Division Chief informed the Committee about a lobby day in Madison that he and two staff members attended. State agencies such as the State Chiefs and WEMSA came together to speak as one voice with the focus being Medicaid reimbursement rates for EMS which have not increased in 12 years. Chief Stoker also provided background on his action items. The proposed purchase of a new utility vehicle from Ewald Automotive Group in the amount of $33,754.00 to replace the 2005 Chevy Tahoe. The vehicle will be used for training and meeting attendance as well as potentially being set up in the future for a rapid response vehicle for Advanced Life Support