Monday, October 14, 2024
PESHTIGO – The Peshtigo City Council held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 1, where they commemorated the years of service from Detective Mike Sievert.
Police Chief Fredd Popp spoke of the 30 years that he and Detective Sievert have been working together. Chief Popp shared that he had “learned a lot from him along the way,” and thanked him for his dedicated service within different areas of the department, including being a dive team member, K9 detective, arson investigator and patrol sergeant.
Detective Sievert thanked the city council for their help over the decades, “It’s really awesome that you believe in the safety of the city.”
After approving the agenda, the board opened up the floor for public comments.
State Representative Jeff Mursau spoke on the recent redistricting changes, notifying the board that if he is reelected he will represent Peshtigo, Marinette, Crivitz and other nearby towns. Representative Mursau shared that some of his recent work includes advocating for fire department funding, working with indigenous groups and serving on the Council on Forestry.
In holiday news, the Peshtigo City Council approved holding trick-or-treating from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31. They also shared that the fire department will team up with the police department and parks and recreation to pass out hotdogs and treats at the fire station.
Next, the council continued discussions on the historic flower truck. The council voted to provide notice to the owner that the truck must be gifted to the city or removed from the property. This decision came from concern over liability issues regarding insurance, maintenance and registration.
Afterwards, the resignation of District 2 Alderman Allen England was heard. England announced he will no longer meet the location requirement as he is moving out of the state. Mayor Katie Berman wished him well, “We thank you for all of your service in the city and county.”
In other personnel updates, Robert Warren was appointed to the Plan Commission, Streets and Drainage Committee and Industrial Park Oversight Committee. James Murphy was appointed to the Peshtigo Housing Authority Commissioners for 2024-2029.
The council then heard committee reports, starting with the Water and Sewer Committee. The council approved clarifier collector replacements not to exceed $36,000 as well as the repair of a Hoffman Blower not to exceed $20,547.
The Street and Drainage Committee reported that they have been working on the fall cleanup schedule. The board approved the recycling bid from Harter’s Fox Valley Disposal for three years with an optional fourth year.
The Fire, Lighting and Building Committee had a few items of business that were approved by the council. This included a door opening structural header for $14,955.13, a fire rated wall for $51,186.13 and a city hall expansion plaque for $2,034.51.
Finance and Claims received approval for a new city website at $1,600 and the Bay Lakes Regional Planning Commission contract for the Comprehensive Plan Update for up to $4,000.
The Peshtigo City Council will meet next on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Building at 331 French St., Peshtigo.
