The Delafield Common Council on Oct. 20 recorded several procedural votes, including a closed‑session convening and reconvening, approval of minutes and consent items, the setting of a liquor‑license application deadline, and an appointment to the Lake Welfare Committee.
Key votes and outcomes
- Motion to convene in closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e) for deliberations related to a Western Lakes Fire District proposal: moved, seconded and approved by roll‑call. The council recessed to closed session for about 35–45 minutes and later reconvened in open session. (Motion passed.)
- Approval of minutes: The council approved minutes from the Sept. 15 and Oct. 6 regular meetings. One alderman abstained on the Oct. 6 minutes vote, citing absence. (Motions passed.)
- Consent agenda: Included approval of the 2025 Waukesha County Tax Collection Services Agreement. Motion to approve consent agenda was moved and passed by voice vote. (Motion passed.)
- Additional reserve liquor license: Council set a deadline of Nov. 30, 2025 for submission of applications for an additional reserve liquor license after notification that the city met population thresholds to issue an extra license. The council instructed staff to follow the resolution process for evaluation. (Motion passed.)
- Resolution 2025‑12 regarding the LCFR IMA amendments: Motion to approve the resolution (see separate coverage) was moved, seconded and passed by voice vote; the resolution authorizes staff and the mayor to finalize non‑substantive edits and references an attached list of outstanding items to be resolved.
- Appointment: The council confirmed the mayor’s appointment of Travis Maynard as the Village of Nashotah representative on the Lake Welfare Committee through 2026. (Motion passed.)
- Vouchers/payables: Council approved vouchers payable for the reported dates. (Motion passed.)
Most votes on routine items were recorded by voice vote or simple aye/nay; the closed‑session motion used a roll call at the time it was moved. Detailed roll‑call tallies for all items were not recorded in the open session transcript.