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Votes at a glance: Port Washington Common Council actions, Jan. 21, 2025
Summary
A concise list of motions the council approved on Jan. 21, including procedural ordinances, membership in a municipal mutual insurance company, subdivision infrastructure dedication, and the move to closed session.
At its Jan. 21 meeting the Port Washington Common Council approved a number of routine and administrative measures. The following is a concise list of actions recorded on the meeting agenda and taken by the council.
Votes at a glance
- Consent agenda (previous minutes and monthly invoices): Approved by voice vote.
- Ordinance 2025‑1 (second reading) — Amending portions of Chapter 8 of the city code to expand the library board from seven to nine members as part of steps to reclassify the city: Approved (motion carried). Applications for the two new seats will be accepted from city residents.
- Ordinance 2025‑2 (second reading) — Amending Sec. 70.4 to allow the council to waive a second reading of an ordinance by a two‑thirds vote for routine items: Approved (motion carried).
- Resolution 2025‑2 — Authorizing membership in the Cities and Villages Mutual Insurance Company (CIVMEC): Approved (motion carried). The council formalized the membership it initiated in December.
- Resolution 2025‑3 — Accepting dedication of public infrastructure (sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, and water services) in the Hidden Hills North subdivision from Belinsky Homes: Approved (motion carried). The council noted the road surface (binder) is not included in the acceptance; sanitary laterals from main to property line were discussed as city‑maintained exceptions.
- Motion to convene in closed session per Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c) to consider the city administrator's 2025 salary review: Approved by roll call; council moved to closed session following the public meeting.
The meeting minutes and staff memos attached to each agenda item contain more detailed backup, including ordinance language and staff recommendations.
