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Evansville council approves ordinances, hears library and public safety updates, and votes to enter closed session
Summary
At its Nov. 12 meeting the Evansville Common Council approved two ordinances amending city code chapters on offenses and traffic, heard library and municipal reports and accepted several administrative items, then voted unanimously to convene a closed session for bargaining and purchasing discussions.
The Evansville Common Council handled several administrative and code items at its Nov. 12 meeting, approving ordinances, receiving committee reports and voting to move into closed session.
Alderperson Erika Stuart reported public-safety updates, including that EMS personnel have added certain medications to firetrucks. Stuart moved and Alderperson Lita Droster seconded second readings and approval of Ordinance 2024-10 (amending Chapter 82 — Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions) and Ordinance 2024-11 (amending Chapter 122 — Traffic and Vehicles); both passed by roll call 8-0.
Library Director Bronna Lehman read a written Library Board report describing recent staffing (a new library clerk), maintenance and repair work coordinated with Destree Design and NAMI, upcoming programming, and plans for a website refresh and a Prairie Lakes Library System marketing tool in 2025. Alderperson Jim Brooks reported municipal services discussions including a new subdivision review, potential call-center changes for utility customer service, and use of WPPI email outreach for prior energy assistance applicants.
Alderperson Jim Brooks said the October 2024 city bills totaling $2,202,546.30 were accepted, and the council approved an agreement with Johnson Block CPAs for 2024 audit services. Alderperson Gene Lewis provided historic preservation updates on multiple property applications and staff-issued permits. Brooks also reported the Fire District’s new fire truck should be ready for pickup in February or March.
Near the end of the meeting the council approved a motion (moved by Cory Neeley, seconded by Jim Brooks) to convene in closed session under Wisconsin Statutes §19.85(1)(e) to deliberate or negotiate purchases, public properties, or public funds where competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session; the motion passed by roll call vote 8-0 and the council did not plan to reconvene in open session that night.
