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Police: Staff reported that with warmer weather the department had been \"a little busier than usual,\" with 261 calls for service since March (as reported in the meeting). The department expects delivery of new squad vehicles in May and said the emergency generator operated during a recent outage. Overtime for the first pay period of the month was about 15.5 hours, with some overtime tied to drug task force operations.

EMS: The EMS presenter said the service was roughly 50 calls ahead of the same point last year and that staffing held steady with three ambulances regularly staffed. The department is pursuing bids for a new ambulance (budgeted for 2027) and reported receiving a larger FAP allotment this cycle: ``we got our FAP allotment... $35,000,'' which staff said was higher than the typical $6,000–$10,000 in prior years. The department also said it was awarded an \"innovation planning grant\" together with the Town of Elmira to study services and to assess whether the training center could support neighboring communities; staff named Tom LaMeyra and Stephanie as contacts for next steps.

Fire: The fire chief reported the new ladder truck (unit 2971, model year 2024) was placed in service and that the older 1991 ladder truck had been stripped and was ready for disposal or sale. Staff presented recent comparable sale prices and recommended referring the surplus decision to finance or council; possible options included resale, donation, or salvage. The department reported 27 fire calls year‑to‑date and said membership is about 21 active members with one conditional hire pending a physical (22 pending). Assistant Fire Chief John Boris announced his resignation effective December 31: \"12/31 is gonna be my last day as the assistant chief,\" he said during the meeting.

Training and community outreach: EMS and fire staff described ongoing training (UTV/vehicle training, CPR/stop‑the‑bleed sessions) and plans to coordinate with schools and police for additional instruction.

Why it matters: rising call volumes, equipment updates and staffing transitions affect response capacity and budgeting for vehicles and training. The EMS planning grant may expand regional training capacity and accelerate workforce development.

What happens next: EMS will pursue ambulance procurement planning and the study with Elmira; staff will bring proposed surplus/disposal procedures for the old ladder truck to finance or council for direction; the city will plan for leadership transition in the fire department heading into Chief Boris's retirement.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","03/24/2025 Standing Committees","oneSentenceSummary","At the March 24 public safety meeting police reported busy spring call volumes, EMS reported rising call counts and a planning grant award for a regional training study, and the fire department placed a new ladder truck in service while the assistant chief announced his planned year‑end retirement.","taxTitle","Mayville, Dodge County, Wisconsin","taxId",71236,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6107552,"Public Works committee approves engineering agreements for Grove, Muzzy and Ammon street projects",960,3540000,4500000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2773351-0aac200232ef952b95f392f778077b27&start=3540&end=4500","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2773351-0aac200232ef952b95f392f778077b27/thumbnail_3540000.jpg","/articles/6107552/Mayville/Dodge-County/Wisconsin/Public-Works-committee-approves-engineering-agreements-for-Grove-Muzzy-and-Ammon-street-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6107552-d9f2a2db019ff8821cc5df7cf2237864/orig.mp4?Expires=1775931281&Signature=OmNqgSWICACoiHWT1UGAOPd79N5kkMbPa3SgUTUvOrVBVsIE7qUiUVGWqF2fc1Wlu0JpX-IjaBH1M5D7Z6XV7dIGNO7qGIzw5GoV6YS4NarN08Hm38CiloTG2lEAx6NvSZCUrN85srtvVRNtXeR8JnGcuPZ3sH1crQmt~b1HP0N8wt6K-6nD~uCfA5JZmwBcEaDj06ZP1dRkZs9LOrieUIqRI3fG3pohvyrC8rMZ8v~w4DZ8zcCrnOvuo8XpPkK6x6bgxrhe4pOC~zUv24SaJLbzn9zH4bpKCU3Ctphs0nc0MdAwr-tVgRy9Fh0-nuZQwcnlTaUUYEewqdImvrvbPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Public Works Committee approved March 24 engineering services agreements with the selected engineering firm to begin design work for upcoming street projects, including Grove Street and the Muzzy/Ammon area.

Staff explained the task orders and fees: Grove Street design was quoted at $57,985 with an additional $8,000 estimated to prepare Safe Drinking Water and Clean Water loan applications; the Muzzy/Ammon project was quoted at $49,450 plus $8,000 for loan application preparation. Staff said engineering work must begin now so the city can apply for state loan programs next year.

A committee member moved to approve selecting Kunkle (the named engineering firm in the packet) for design and engineering services and to forward the contract to council. The motion carried by recorded voice vote: Alderperson Smith, Alderperson Baker and Alderperson Schmidt voted \"Aye\" when roll call was taken and the motion passed.

Why it matters: authorizing engineering design allows the city to enter the project delivery schedule and pursue state loan funding; early design work is required before grant or loan applications can be submitted.

What happens next: staff will finalize task orders with the engineer, submit the loan applications tied to Grove and Muzzy/Ammon projects, and bring contract approvals to council for final authorization and budgeting.","The committee approved engineering services agreements for multi‑street projects (Grove, Muzzy and Ammon), including design work needed to apply for state loan programs; motions carried at committee and will be forwarded to council.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6107557,"Public Works committee debates changing special‑assessment rules for sidewalks and alleys, tables ordinance for more work",1920,1980000,3900000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2773351-0aac200232ef952b95f392f778077b27&start=1980&end=3900","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2773351-0aac200232ef952b95f392f778077b27/thumbnail_1980000.jpg","/articles/6107557/Mayville/Dodge-County/Wisconsin/Public-Works-committee-debates-changing-specialassessment-rules-for-sidewalks-and-alleys-tables-ordinance-for-more-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6107557-33f2b6e82d0b26fe54ffa7d598caaf7b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775931281&Signature=A93KiDViSjMaqIQHEzZzoC1zsLE8sZ11IQKIm1wSIvpNzalV1gWEjkOJUbIJuG7qd4yYnEXIEfO78jzSq1LjZwoGV2DbfiUEh2m2niEjIjyX1GeP-AlhwWueOUbUbSKbCrV-uUtYKsgu-MqEYeFN5KjpRR8TsjEig4aSQYym9V03RZwZHptCzzdeKYLTktRq9YDDpw23UgYava5SJhF3pqXR~DEqNMpoc9O0WEDq5a~sS9QivPug~rWyyhoaKID-iCgO5g6QpSAFhPp~zuonxfCp4mdWS-w8c6cVBRQyGG4Q9cmzk6wto-Fd240CTh4yrGITAkmVt~Qii~OiEnuqpQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Committee members and public works staff debated March 24 whether and when property owners should pay for sidewalks, curb/aprons and alley work under an amendment to Chapter 13 of the City of Mayville municipal code.

Staff described the proposal as a procedural change to special assessments. Under the draft language discussed in committee: new sidewalks installed as part of a project would be paid by adjacent property owners; replacement sidewalks in project areas would be paid by the city; and corner lots and driveway aprons would be addressed in the code text. Members asked staff to clarify whether replacements meant \"any time a section is replaced\" or only when replacement occurs as part of a larger public project.

Public comments and council members raised practical issues: when is an owner responsible for repairs caused by tree roots or heaving, and would routine maintenance remain the homeowner's responsibility? Staff explained current practice: inspectors use a measured standard (grind vs. replace thresholds) and offer property owners options—city crews, contractor, or homeowner completion—followed by an inspection and potential enforcement if work is not completed.

Committee members also pressed for consistent treatment of curb and gutter language and to add an alley specification section to Chapter 368 (the code section that governs construction standards). Members cited complicated neighborhoods such as a multi‑phase rural subdivision and cited past disputes (for example, Bunker Alley was resolved by a one‑time city contribution).

After extended discussion the committee voted to table the amendment and requested staff refine the draft language (including curb/gutter wording and a separate alley‑specifications section) before returning to the committee and later to council.

Why it matters: changing special‑assessment rules alters who pays for sidewalks, alleys and curbs across neighborhoods and can shift costs between property owners and the city. Committee members emphasized fairness, process clarity and avoiding ad hoc decisions that create precedent.

What happens next: staff will revise the ordinance language to explicitly state when the city pays replacement costs (for example, as part of an identified street project), add curb/gutter verbiage, and draft alley construction standards for council and attorney review; the revised ordinance will return to committee for further consideration.","The Public Works Committee spent extensive time reviewing proposed changes to Chapter 13 of the municipal code that would alter who pays for new and replacement sidewalks and alley improvements; the committee tabled the ordinance to clarify repair vs. replacement standards and how projects trigger city payments.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6107562,"Personnel committee approves military‑leave change, drafts harassment policy, and advances finance staffing plan",4536,2760000,7296000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2773351-0aac200232ef952b95f392f778077b27&start=2760&end=7296","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2773351-0aac200232ef952b95f392f778077b27/thumbnail_2760000.jpg","/articles/6107562/Mayville/Dodge-County/Wisconsin/Personnel-committee-approves-militaryleave-change-drafts-harassment-policy-and-advances-finance-staffing-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6107562-cf8a5a5dafe4b8732ec38df7514740dc/orig.mp4?Expires=1775931281&Signature=Q8jx9Dhoc8ZqWGT-h12Z5vQPpe17TSxru3YCAbyA2jL-HzSrO3FdS9S8YWBLU70x4r9D~~r3xwiBqbX3g0sQX9J-bYvk85egY80Bge5jLWrE76Wmtj2V8meu~trCCcRtI8HPi6PWdq5C3Jv~XffE~AhE6VkNFppsf0cNP0K2KERDHc5vR5skhM61pquKTkdcMnb-NRHTb9juwVxWzexZiSMyeHRrduTlKyxzMLA8O0LNmEuL7ByRZhHCQB2Sf69FLcdTUt6yIWqyMZ9ZBBhd4JTsV1uH2jUmWk-mgy6SEpmmKNp7J0uHE5GV6~bMGkhYiJgm~9snkm0D8HI4zCp8LQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Mayville personnel committee on March 24 approved several personnel measures and moved others to the council for final action.

The committee revised Section 3.05 of the draft employee handbook to clarify treatment of accrued vacation and sick leave during military leave. Under the change, vacation and sick balances will be held in an employee's account during uniformed service unless an employee requests payout; banked holidays were removed from the accrual language to reflect current holiday accounting.

The group also reviewed a new grievance procedure (Section 5.06) but voted to table that item for further work. By contrast, a proposed harassment and discrimination policy was approved for attorney review and will be forwarded to the common council for consideration; committee members said the explicit procedure is necessary because past incidents had no clear internal process.

On hiring, the committee agreed to post the Department of Public Works director position internally for 30 days, requesting a city application, resume and letter of interest for internal candidates. The committee also tabled broader structural changes to the public works/parks organization for later discussion.

In finance staffing the committee approved a new part‑time senior level accountant job description and voted to send a recommendation to the common council to hire Eileen Lutke as a part‑time senior level accountant at an hourly rate proposed by staff (discussion referenced $40 per hour) and with a weekly hours limit to be set administratively. Committee members asked for a short review period after hire to confirm the arrangement meets city needs; staff said the part‑time role would allow more on‑site coordination with the controller and improve monthly reconciliations and internal controls.

Why it matters: the committee's decisions affect employee rights during military leave, establish a clear process for harassment claims, guide succession and recruitment for critical public works functions, and change financial staffing and oversight.

What happens next: items sent to the city attorney or common council will return for final approval; the DPW director posting will be open internally for 30 days.","The personnel committee revised military leave language, sent a harassment/discrimination policy to the city attorney for review, agreed to post the Department of Public Works director role internally, and approved creating a part‑time senior level accountant position with a recommended hire.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6107567,"Finance committee orders RFPs after questioning Baker Tilly audit costs",4080,0,4080000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2773351-0aac200232ef952b95f392f778077b27&start=0&end=4080","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2773351-0aac200232ef952b95f392f778077b27/thumbnail_0.jpg","/articles/6107567/Mayville/Dodge-County/Wisconsin/Finance-committee-orders-RFPs-after-questioning-Baker-Tilly-audit-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6107567-0bff731337191cc4470cf4d9715f737a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775931282&Signature=eCYzsyFf0yikqu~nmU9fjPRQ6j0uXVeTVF6rxKq3cISu4S~qIdzB0p4dAxUu25xMy-hoDF831qwqm7pcexZNNr0AMnALgSepXQExSwOmVkk3ZPTdprSQWeu-A0DB8-6A3YovnBIOu-M-0GNCtVxg3cvLM4Eh22ZEmuYwXw9ku99RYes7cwlqNeJ2clx9nSuNOAqj~F46wRRoTE3adhrXbWEJOHeH8pToVAQnPdmTV2vqeR5Or1t94tsMfyAXIuYjgf5myncrgLDWPqzQu1iDA4KmMmsUanv9Sis5vx0-tQjY5WaO3q2bsegJ3btn2EYXm-NNpBYBxok2wG6XrWPHfg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Finance Committee voted March 24 to solicit requests for proposals for the city's 2025 audit after members questioned the price charged by audit firm Baker Tilly and the terms of an existing multi‑year engagement.

Committee members and staff said they had expected audit costs to fall after recent internal changes but found an engagement letter for 2025 with a proposed price of $94,250 and separate utility audit fees that kept total costs high. A staff presenter told the committee that the city's Form C must be filed by May 15 and noted previous years' audit costs ranged from about $97,608 to more than $138,000.

\"I was almost shocked at the cost,\" one committee member said during discussion, noting a five‑year contract appeared to have been signed previously without prices included.

After discussion the committee approved a motion to issue an RFP for audit services, with a 6–8 week proposals window. Alderperson Newman, Alderperson Olson and Alderperson Smith recorded affirmative votes and the motion carried.

Why it matters: the statutory audit and the partners selected determine annual financial oversight and the city's ability to meet state filing deadlines. Committee members said they want competitive bids and clearer contract terms before committing to large audit fees.

What happens next: staff will draft RFP specifications and return with a timeline; the committee asked that the RFP be issued with a 6–8 week return window so the city can compare firms and fees before final award.

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Police, EMS and fire reports show higher call volumes; EMS receives planning grant and fire takes new ladder truck into service

Public Works committee approves engineering agreements for Grove, Muzzy and Ammon street projects

Public Works committee debates changing special‑assessment rules for sidewalks and alleys, tables ordinance for more work

Personnel committee approves military‑leave change, drafts harassment policy, and advances finance staffing plan

Finance committee orders RFPs after questioning Baker Tilly audit costs