Index of these Minutes:

1. Roll Call.
2. Transfer of "Class B" Beer and Liquor license from Joe Mama's Catering Inc., 5110 Main Street, formerly known as Alexander's Restaurant & Lounge, to Diane M. Aldrich, 5110 Main Street, now known as Jo Jo's Bar, effective April 17, 2002.
3. Appointments to various boards and commissions.
4. Appointments of council members to standing committees.
5. Nominations and election of President of the Council.
6. Adjournment.

1. Roll Call

Present: Ald. Sevenich, Walther, Filipiak, Seiser, Barr, Rackow, Molski, Nealis, Phillips, Moore

Excused: Ald. Sowieja

Also Present: Comptroller/Treasurer Schlice, Clerk Zdroik, Barbara Martin (Journal), Gene Kemmeter (Portage County Gazette)

2. Transfer of "Class B" Beer and Liquor license from Joe Mama's Catering Inc., 5110 Main Street, formerly known as Alexander's Restaurant & Lounge, to Diane M. Aldrich, 5110 Main Street, now known as Jo Jo's Bar, effective April 17, 2002.

Ald. Molski moved, Ald. Phillips seconded, to approve the transfer of the "Class B" Beer and Liquor license from Joe Mama's Catering, Inc., 5110 Main Street, formerly known as Alexander's Restaurant & Lounge, to Diane M. Aldrich, 5110 Main Street, now known as Jo Jo's Bar, effective April 17, 2002.

Roll Call: Ayes: All
Nays: None. Motion Carried.

3. Appointments to various boards and commissions.

BOARD OF APPEALS - 3-year term expires 05-01-05

Reappoint Carroll B. Dana 516 Indiana Avenue 3-year term expires 05-01-05

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/FAIR HOUSING - 2-year term expires 05-01-04

Appoint Ald. Jerry R. Moore 317 Division Street North 2-year term expires 05-01-04

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - Term of office & 4-year term expires 06-20-06

Reappoint Ald. Mike Phillips 2302 Water Street 2-year term expires 04-16-04
Reappoint Ald. Marge Molski 800 St. Paul Street 2-year term expires 04-16-04
Reappoint Perry Pazdernik 2000 Main Street 4-year term expires 06-20-06

HISTORICAL PRESERVATION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION - 3-year term expires 05-01-05

Reappoint William Witt 425 Sunset Blvd. 3-year term expires 05-01-05

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE - 5-year term expires 07-17-07

Reappoint Larry Sipiorski 1216 Ridge Road 5-year term expires 07-17-07

LIBRARY BOARD LIAISON - 1 year term expires 05-01-03

Reappoint Ald. Bernice Sevenich 1324 Fourth Avenue 1 year term expires 05-01-03

BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS - 3-year terms expire 05-01-05

Reappoint Michael Glodosky 4409 Nicolet Avenue 3-year term expires 05-01-05
Reappoint Robert Freckmann 871 Oak Ridge Lane 3-year term expires 05-01-05

POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION - 5-year term expires 05-01-07

Reappoint William Meyer 1117 Lindbergh Avenue 5-year term expires 05-01-07
Reappoint Ald. Jack Barr 3100 Heffron Street (Ald. Liaison - 1 year term expires 05-01-03)

BOARD OF REVIEW - 5-year term expires - 05-01-07

Reappoint Wayne Ganser 3249 Dan's Drive 5-year term expires 05-01-07
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - 1 year terms expire 04-16-03 & 3-year terms expires 05-01-05

Reappoint Ald. Hans Walther 2424 Ellis Street 1 year term expires 04-16-03
Appoint Ald. Matt Filipiak 1109 Division Street 1 year term expires 04-16-03
Reappoint Elbert Rackow 1824 Gilkay Street 3-year term expires 05-01-05
Reappoint Roger Eck 1600 Sherman Avenue 3-year term expires 05-01-05

WEED COMMISSIONER - 1 year term expires 05-01-03

Reappoint Brent Curless 1515 Strongs Avenue 1 year term expires 05-01-03

Ald. Rackow moved, Ald. Sevenich seconded, for confirmation of the appointments.

Roll Call: Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Motion carried.

4. Appointment of council members to standing committees.

COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS - RESPONSIBLE FOR: Streets, bridges, cemeteries, railroads,weeds, storm and sanitary sewer, sidewalks, solid waste collection and disposal, public buildings, public ground, parking lots, airport, and parking meters.

Mayor Gary W. Wescott, Chairperson
Comptroller/Treasurer John J. Schlice
Jack Barr
Neal Nealis
Hans Walther
Bernice E. Sevenich
David Sowieja

FINANCE COMMITTEE - RESPONSIBLE FOR: Clerk, Comptroller/Treasurer, Assessor; approves claims, land purchases and sales, prepares annual budget

Jack Barr, Chairperson
Elbert Rackow
Mike Phillips
Neal Nealis
Marge Molski

PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE - RESPONSIBLE FOR: Lighting, fire, police, traffic, safety, education, health, licenses, celebrations, and inspection.

Mike Phillips, Chairperson
Matt Filipiak
Bernice E. Sevenich
Jo Seiser
Jerry R. Moore

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - RESPONSIBLE FOR: Labor negotiations, recruitment of employees, hiring, salary and benefit programs.

Elbert J. Rackow, Chairperson
Marge Molski
Jo Seiser
David Sowieja
Jerry R. Moore

Ald. Barr moved, Ald. Seiser seconded, for confirmation of the appointments.

Roll Call: Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Motion carried.

5. Nomination and election of President of the Council.

Mayor Wescott reminded members of the Council of the importance of the position of Council President. By state statute, if something would happen to the Mayor and he/she is physically unable to discharge the duties of the Mayor, the Council President serves as the acting Mayor.

Ald. Sevenich nominated Ald. Rackow.
Ald. Nealis nominated Ald. Phillips.

There being no further nominations, Mayor Wescott declared the nominations closed.

Ballots were distributed and after counting the ballots, it ended in tie votes with Ald. Rackow getting five votes and Ald. Phillips getting the same number of votes.

Ballots were distributed the second time and after counting the ballots, it ended in tie votes again.

With the alderpersons' approval, Mayor Wescott and Comptroller-Treasurer Schlice opted to flip a coin where it was decided that Alderman Phillips will be next council president.

6. Adjournment - 6:12 P.M.

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