Votes at a glance: consent calendar, temporary alcohol license, 2023 annual financial report and audit firm selection approved

The Madison City Commission took four recorded actions on the agenda: approval of the consent calendar, approval of a temporary retail on-sale alcohol license for the Knights of Columbus Saint Thomas Gala on Nov. 1, 2025, approval of the City's 2023 annual financial report, and selection of Williams and Company to perform the 2024 financial audit.

Consent calendar: The commission moved and seconded approval of the consent calendar; the motion carried by voice vote.

Knights of Columbus temporary retail alcohol license: The commission held a public hearing with no public comments and then approved the temporary retail on-sale alcohol license for the Knights of Columbus Saint Thomas Gala scheduled for Nov. 1, 2025. Staff noted the event has recurred historically and there have been no issues, and a motion to approve carried by voice vote.

2023 annual financial report: Jamieson explained that the annual financial report is a comprehensive view of the fiscal year and is distinct from the auditor's formal opinion, which will be on a future agenda. The commission voted to approve the 2023 City of Madison annual financial report by voice vote.

Audit firm selection: On a separate motion, the commission directed staff to proceed with Williams and Company for the 2024 audit; staff will return with an engagement letter. The motion passed by voice vote.

Notes on voting: The meeting used voice votes for these actions; no roll-call tallies with individual named votes were provided in the transcript. The commission recorded motions, seconds and voice approvals for each item.

Provenance: Each item was addressed in order on the agenda and is summarized above; the temporary license followed a public hearing, and the audit selection and financial report were discussed in a staff presentation.