Special City Council Meeting April 24, 2024

Fort Atkinson City Council

Special City Council Meeting April 24, 2024

 

Mayor Herold called the special meeting of the Fort Atkinson City Council to order at 6:05 P.M. on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Fort Atkinson Community Center.  The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Present were:  P. Schmitt, K. Schmitt. Leuenberger, Glass and Schroeder. Also present were Paul Herold, Michele Elsbernd and Greg Barta.

 

Motion by K. Schmitt, second by P. Schmitt to open the public hearing on the approval and adoption of the 24-25 Budget.   There were no comments or questions.  Motion by Glass, second by Schroeder to close the public hearing.  Motion by Glass second by P. Schmitt to approve Resolution # 388 adopting the 24-25 Budget.  Aye:  Glass, P. Schmitt, K. Schmitt, Leuenberger, & Schroeder.  Motion carried.

 

There was no one present regarding the FEMA flood map information.  The flood maps for Fort Atkinson are prepared by FEMA and the city had no control over the development of the current flood maps.  Mayor Herold explained that homeowners in the flood plain with requirement to carry flood insurance do have options.  They can apply thru a surveyor, engineer or an architect for a LOMA or an elevation certificate to lower the cost of flood insurance. FEMA has given the city  the base flood elevations.  Anyone interested in this option could contact Mayor Herold for more information and guidance on how to proceed.

 

Oak Hill Cemetery was discussed in length.  Discussion included pay for the person that mows the cemetery, and cost of insurance for the property.  The insurance will be added to the cities policy in the future.  Council wishes to meet with the cemetery board for further discussion.

 

Other items discussed included the Tupy land exchange, the possibility of city-wide garage sales, dogs at large, failure of residents to clean up after their dogs, the Neinhaus property issue and the status of the well.

 

Motion by K. Schmitt, second by Leuenberger to adjourn.  Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 6:42 P.M.

 

 

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Paul Herold, Mayor

 

 

ATTEST:___________________________

Michele Elsbernd, City Clerk