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Votes at a glance: Mayville Common Council approves budget fixes, sewer rate increase, appointments and multiple routine items
Summary
At its meeting, the Mayville Common Council approved a set of resolutions and motions including a 2024 budget amendment and carry-forwards, a sewer-rate increase for 2025, multiple board appointments, several purchases and project closeouts, and a memorandum of understanding with the police union.
The Mayville Common Council on the evening of Feb. 10 approved a series of routine and substantive actions, including a 2024 budget amendment and carry-forwards for capital projects, a sewer-rate increase for 2025 to meet bond coverage requirements, multiple municipal appointments, purchase and change-order approvals, and a memorandum of understanding with the police union resolving a training-pay grievance.
Why it matters: Several of the approvals update the city's fiscal and operational footing — carrying forward 2024 capital costs (including a ladder truck already taken into possession) and increasing sewer rates so the city can close on revenue bonds with required 110% coverage. The actions also clear routine personnel and procurement items so projects and services can proceed.
Key votes and formal actions
- Consent agenda — Approved (motion by Alderperson Olson; second by Alderperson Smith). Voice vote: ayes; motion carries. Evidence: “Motion made by Olson, seconded by Smith to approve the consent agenda. All in favor, say aye.” (transcript 109.41–119.88).
- Resolution 5964-2025: Employee service recognition awards (2023) — Approved (motion by Alderperson Smith; second by Alderperson Schmitt). Voice vote: ayes; motion carries. Evidence: “Motion by Smith, second by Schmitt. Any discussion? All in favor, say aye. Aye. Opposed? Motion carries.” (transcript 365.06–374.16).
- Resolution 05/2025: Employee service recognition awards (2024) — Approved (motion by Alderperson Smith; second by Alderperson Schmid). Voice vote: ayes; motion carries. Evidence: “Motion by Smith, second by Schmid. Any discussion? All in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? Motion carries.” (transcript 591.12–600.75).
- Check register / approval of bills — Approved (motion by Alderperson Smith; second by Alderperson DeBaker). Voice vote: ayes; motion carries. Evidence: “I'll make a motion to approve the bills. Motion by Smith. I'll…
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