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Votes at a glance: minutes, bills, contracts, easements and claims approved Feb. 24
Summary
At its Feb. 24 meeting the Verona Common Council approved routine minutes and multiple contracts, accepted engineering recommendations and denied one insurance claim. Key votes included payment of bills, two public-works contracts, a well reconstruction, a utility easement and a lease amendment.
The Verona Common Council handled several routine and contract items on Feb. 24, voting to approve minutes, pay bills, authorize inspection and construction contracts, grant an easement and deny an insurance claim. Most items drew brief discussion and passed by voice vote.
Votes and key details
- Approval of minutes (02/10/2025): Motion to approve with a minor typographical correction carried. Motion by Alder Tucker Long; second by Alder Harrison; outcome: approved.
- Payment of bills: The council approved payment of bills totaling $20,720,824.36. City staff said the largest components included tax settlements; staff presentation accompanied the motion. Motion by Alder Helmke; outcome: approved.
- Deny claim from Kristen Strawser (submersible pump claim, $454.58): City insurance recommended denial under Wisconsin statute (notice deadline) and because the damage followed an extreme rainfall event. Motion to deny by Alder Helmke; second by Alder Posey; outcome: approved (claim denied).
- Utility easement across Outlot 7, Arden Glen plat (Alliant Energy): Council granted a 10-foot utility easement requested by Alliant Energy to provide a direct path for utility lines. Motion by Alder Tucker Long; second by Alder Braithwaite; outcome: approved.
- Inspection services contract for Country View Road phases 2 and 3 (Project 2023-121) with JT Engineering: Contract not to exceed $193,497.50; fees to be charged to the developer. Motion by Alder Tucker Long; outcome: approved.
- Contract for reconstruction of Well No. 6 with Water Well Solutions LLC: Contract not to exceed $378,500. Staff said the well, constructed in 2019, has been out of service due to elevated nitrate levels; the reconstruction will seal the upper aquifer and allow safe pumping from the lower aquifer. The DNR has reviewed and approved the plan, and monthly testing will continue until reliability is demonstrated. Motion by Alder Tucker Long; second by Alder Harrison; outcome: approved.
- Amendment to the fifth addendum to the commercial lease for 130 North Franklin Street (Redeemer Bible Fellowship): Council approved an amendment allowing an earlier termination option with 30 days’ notice at the tenant’s request. Motion by Alder Helmke; second by Alder Hoax; outcome: approved.
Administrative and other items: staff announced a new city e-newsletter and parks staffing certification; the engineer reported on several infrastructure projects including Country View Road, Legion Street and Arden Glen.
