to everyone again, to truly apologize about the audio. This was the month that we are redoing the whole room for an AV, but we are recording the meeting as well. So it will be on the city's website, public facing, but just speak loudly if you are speaking for public input and I ask the council to speak as loudly as possible as well. So we can get through this meeting. Everyone can hear. So at this time we'll have the clerk call the roll. Beaman. Ruckelberg. Here. Fly? Here. Dunbar? Here. DeVese? Here. Anderson? Here. Brice? Here. Cichwitz? Here. Norell? Here. Cummings? Here. Nine members present. You all listened very well. Thank you. At this time, I want to please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance. And if you can remain standing after the pledge for a prayer of our consul president, Mike Cummings. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Let us pause for a moment of reflection. Dear Lord, we gather tonight as the City Council of Mantua, grateful for the safety of our community following this past week's record-setting blizzard. We offer our deepest thanks to the dedicated city employees, the snowplow drivers, emergency responders, and utility workers who worked tireless hours in the cold to clear our paths and keep us safe. We remember that these individuals are our friends and our neighbors, and we are blessed by their service. On this St. Patrick's Day, as we see the spirit of celebration throughout our city, we are reminded that our true luck is found in the strength of our community and the character of our people. In this chamber tonight, let us be mindful that the pulse of Manitowoc starts with our leadership. Our words and actions here shape the spirit of our neighborhoods, grant us the clarity to lead with our heads as well as our hearts. Keep us to base our decisions on the solid ground of facts and long-term foresight rather than the shifting emotions of the moment. Bless this council and every citizen of Manitowoc. May we work tonight to ensure the city remains a place of safety, opportunity, and shared prosperity. Amen. Amen. Thank you, Council President Cummings. We have two presentations this evening. The first one is for Parkinson's Awareness Month. We have Alan Brushes here and a few representatives. We'll say a couple words after I read the proclamation. Someone may want to turn the camera just so at least it looks . Everyone at the same time. Is that OK for everyone? for this public. Thank you, Greg. You're doing great. All right. So again, this is for Parkinson's Awareness Month. It reads, whereas Parkinson's disease is a chronic progressive neurological disease, it is the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the United States. Whereas Parkinson's disease is estimated to affect approximately 1 million people in the United States with 90,000 new cases diagnosed each year, including 15,000 Wisconsinites. Whereas complications from Parkinson's disease is the 14th leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Whereas it is estimated that the economic burden of Parkinson's disease is at least $52 billion annually, including direct and indirect costs, including treatment, social security payments, and list income to patients and family members. Whereas research suggests the cause of Parkinson's disease is a combination of genetic and environmental factors but the exact cause and progression of the disease is still unknown. There is no objective test or biomarker for Parkinson's disease, and there is no cure of drug to slow or halt the progression of the disease. Whereas volunteers, researchers, caregivers, and medical professionals are working to improve the quality of life of persons living with Parkinson's disease and their families, including the Mantua County Parkinson's Disease Support Group and outreach program of the Mantua Senior Center. And whereas increased research, education, and community support services, such as those provided by the Parkinson's Foundation, the Wisconsin Parkinson's Association, and other organizations are needed to find more effective treatments and provide access to quality care to those living with disease today. Now, Dr. I. Justin Nichols, Mayor of the City of Manitowoc, do hereby proclaim the month of April as Parkinson's Awareness Month. Alan, if you'd like to say a few words, please. On behalf of myself as secretary, Kathy Hughes, our facilitator, and some of our assembled members, we'd like to offer a very sincere heartfelt thank you to you, Mayor Nichols, for this proclamation that highlights our support group, its existence, its purpose, and to promote Parkinson's disease awareness during the month of April, which will culminate with our special event, the fourth annual Promenade the Park for Parkinson's to be held April 25th from 1 until 3 p.m., rain or shine, Washington Park, thanking City Hall and Visit Manitowoc for their assistance. At the walk-a-thon, there will be tables set up for registration and donations, information and light refreshments provided by Quick Trip Corporation and Jen's Java Coffee Shop, as well as our local YMCA's Rock Steady Boxing program to be on site. In addition, there will be an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a set of Parkinson-themed designed wooden bench chairs with a legless center table. Assisting our support group with this endeavor will be students of the Lasallian Youth Group from Ron Colley High School. Our members will be seeking donations and pledges for dollars for dopamine. relating to the amount of the four city blocks surrounding Washington Park that they are able to walk or wheel within the 10-hour time frame. All funds donated, pledged, and collected stay right here in Manitowoc County, enabling the Manitowoc County Parkinson's Disease Support Group, an outreach program of the Senior Center, to be able to provide on a monthly basis speakers, presentations, socials, and educational opportunities, as well as funding for bus and van transportation to various Parkinson's sponsored events within the state. So listen for upcoming radio ads provided by CA for Broadcasting, and please join us on April 25th carrying a hand sign, walking with us, pledging, donating, or just being present to cheer us on. Show your support for our local group and for Parkinson's disease awareness. Thank you. Thank you very much for all that information as well for speaking loudly. Thank you. Our next presentation is a big one. It's one of the biggest commendations I've ever had. Our wonderful Amazing Police Chief Nick Reimer is retiring as of Friday after many, many dedicated years at the Mantua Police Department. So we wanted to honor him with a commendation. So Nick, if you could please come up for his last week in office. And he did a lot, and I'll go through it. It reads, whereas the City of Mantua proudly recognizes Police Chief Nick Reimer for his distinguished and dedicated service to the City of Mantua Police Department, and to the citizens he has faithfully served since August 12th, 1996. Whereas Chief Reimer began his career in law enforcement following his graduation from Roncalli High School in 1992 and earning his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Whereas he began his law enforcement training at Chippewa Valley Technical College and completed his police academy certification at Lakeshore Technical College, demonstrating early commitment and perseverance in pursuit of his calling. Whereas Chief Reimer further distinguished himself by completing the prestigious Criminal Justice Executive Development Institute from March 2012 to February 2013, preparing him for executive leadership within the law enforcement profession. Whereas throughout his nearly three decades of service, Chief Reimer rose through the ranks with integrity and dedication, serving as patrol officer on both second and third shifts, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, deputy chief, assistant chief, and ultimately being appointed chief of police on January 9th, 2016. Whereas during his tenure, he contributed extensively beyond his command assignments, serving as field training officer and field training supervisor, drug recreation expert, canine unit coordinator, bike patrol officer, member of the safety steering team and clog, your favorite one, right? And mentor to countless officers. Whereas as chief, he demonstrated visionary leadership by establishing the department's peer support program launching its official Facebook page to enhance community engagement, redesigning the department patch and squad graphics, and overseeing significant facility improvements, including the remodel of the detective bureau, shift commander's office, and report room. And whereas, he established a warrant service team and a facility dog program, and was instrumental in formalizing the forensic investigative and street crime positions within the detective bureau, strengthening the department's operational effectiveness and service Whereas, during his time as Chief, he hired 63 sworn personnels, 37 of whom continue to serve, leaving a lasting legacy through the leaders and officers he mentored and developed. Whereas, throughout his career, Chief Reimer has been supported by his loving wife, Julie, and his son, Ethan, whose encouragement and sacrifice have been integral to his success. Whereas, after a career defined by professionalism, integrity, innovation, and unwavering service, Chief Reimer now looks forward to retirement and embracing his next chapter as a homemaker, dedicating his time and care to his family. Now therefore, I, Justin Nichols, Mayor of the City of Manitowoc, do hereby extend deepest gratitude and appreciation of this community to Chief Nick Reimer for his exemplary service, steadfast leadership, and lasting contributions to public safety, and do commend him for a career that has profoundly strengthened this department and this city for generations to come. Chief. Actually, he was here for the last presentation. But great to see Chief Brian back in 1996. He took the risk of a 22-year-old young man. And I hope I did him proud. I do want to thank the mayor and all the electeds for the proclamation. Honestly, the ten of you and the mayor have been excellent to work with. I think now more than ever, we have a council that listens to the department heads and people that do the work and make make decisions together rather than just kind of, you know, shooting from hip, if you will. So I really appreciate all of you doing that. I look forward to watching you continue to run the city. I also want to thank the department heads, all the police department employees. And I think sometimes we take it for granted just how well we took it along with each other. I don't think that's with every city, but every one of these people I consider a friend. Anything we need from each other, We go ahead and help each other out. So thank you for helping me help keep the community safe. Thank you. We do have one more thing since Nick is a true match walk boy. Born and raised, match walk through and through. Of course, we want to honor people who have dedicated their lives to the city. and let them know that they're always welcome and that the legacy that Nick provided to the Manitowoc Police Department and our community will be long lasting forever. Even though he's retiring and this does not open anything anymore. His key will be shut down on Friday. But make sure you have something public input. We'll get the sheet here, but anyone who's interested in speaking will have five minutes to address the council. If you want to come up to the podium, just please state your name. I believe we have someone on the list. One? Okay, Jill. Alright, Jill, if you want to come up, again, please speak as loudly as you can. I couldn't be loud. Don't have to worry about that one. No problem. I don't even need a megaphone. You can just state your name for the record. My name is Jill Iverson. And I'm really happy to be here today in support of our city council. I was very moved by Mike Cummings' words. And I'm glad that he's my alder. I'm very glad to hear of the good work that you do. And I see that again and again. And our police chief. I also want to say thank you for everyone who removed the snow. I think they did a great job. Our city came through again. So thank you so much. I'm a member of Progressive Lakeshore People, and I'm here with Julie, who's also a member. We have 950 members in Progressive Lakeshore People, not all citizens of Manitowoc, but of the county. And I'm also a concerned citizen. I'm here to support our leadership with dealing with some difficult issues. We've had some hate in our community, and we just want to say that we want all of our citizens We want our citizens to know that hate is not welcome in our community. We are trusting our leaders to do the right thing. We trust our leaders to look out for the targeted members of our community, in particular minorities and people of color. There are those of us who have felt ill at ease in the last month with some things that have happened in our city. And I can only have empathy for people of color and for targeted communities. And I know, listening to Alder Cummings, I know you'll all take that seriously and help as leaders to set the right tone for our city. And we're here to work with you. If there's anything we can do, we're here to help you because we are all concerned citizens. I don't speak... exact words for all 950 members of Progressive Lakeshore People, but I think my sentiments are pretty accurate with how they feel. So thank you so much for all the good work you do, and if there's anything that we can do, we just would love to help you to stand up against hate in our community. Thank you. Thank you, Jill. We don't have anyone else who signed up. Do we have any previously submitted? We did not. All right. And we'll go one more time if there's any more public input. We will close public input then. We'll move then to the remainder of the agenda. There are no appointments for this evening. We'll move to the consent agenda. Anything to be removed from the consent agenda? If not, I would look for a motion to approve the consent agenda as is. I'll make a motion to approve the consent agenda. Second. Motion is seconded by Anderson. Discussion? No discussion, I'm sorry. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? Motion carried unanimously. We'll move that to committee reports. We'll start with Committee of the Whole. Council President Mike Cummings. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. The clerk has documents. We have document 225, which is a report of the Special Events Committee recommending approval for a variety of events requiring council action. Committee return same, recommending to approve the events. I'll take pleasure on this report. I'll move for the adoption of the committee report, Mr. Mayor. Second. Motion and second. Discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor? Aye. Opposed? Motion carried unanimously. Anything else? Council President Cummings. No, sir. That concludes our business today for the Committee of the Holiest Mayor. Thank you. We'll move that to the Finance Committee and I'll bring Eric Sitwitz as chair. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. The clerk has our audience. Document 161 is a Wisconsin DNR outdoor recreation aids grant agreement for $500,000 with a $500,000 local match. Committee returns same, recommending to approve and continue the agreement. Council pleasure on this report. Move for the adoption of the committee's report, Mr. Mayor. Second. Motion and a second by one of the three down at the end there. Discussion? Seeing none, all in favor? Aye. Opposed? Motion carried unanimously. Document 162 is American Rescue Plan Act Sub-17 agreement with Nantucket County for water main extension phase two and three amendment. Committee would turn same or committee to accept the agreement. Council pleasure and support. Move to the adoption of the committee's report. Mr. Mayor? Second. Motion second. Discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor? Aye. Opposed? Carried unanimously. Document 229 is a cause request unbudgeted from the police department for amount not to exceed $90,000 for a squad car camera system. COMMITTEE RETURN SAME, RECOMMENDING TO APPROVE AS PRESENTED. COUNCIL PLEASURE ON THIS REPORT. MOVE FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE COMMITTEE'S REPORT, MR. MAYOR. SECOND. MOTION SECOND. DISCUSSION? SEEING NONE, ALL THOSE IN FAVOR? AYE. OPPOSED? MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. DOCUMENT 231 IS A REPORT OF IDC RELATIVE TO THE OPTION AND RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL WITH KINZELWOOD PRODUCTS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON SOUTH ALBERNAL ROAD. COMMITTEE RETURN SAME, RECOMMENDING TO APPROVE THE REQUEST AND INSTRUCT CITY STAFF TO COMPLETE ALL ITEMS RELATED TO THE RIGHT OF FIRST REF Council pleasure on this report. Move for the adoption of the committee's report, Mr. Mayor. Second. Motion second, discussion. Seeing none, all those in favor? Aye. Opposed? Motion carried unanimously. Document 244 is an out-of-state travel training request for Ann Marie Skinner to attend the 2026 National Planning Conference on April 25th through April 23rd, or I'm sorry, 28th, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. Committee returns same. Recommendation to approve as presented. Councilor Puget, I would support. Move for the adoption of the committee's report. Mr. Mayor? Second. Motion second. Discussion? All in all, just one question. The form that's in the . I did not look at it in grand because it was emailed to me prior for approval. But I can tell you that it was kind of unusual that this came to committee. because the position, normally this doesn't come to committee or council anymore because it wasn't budgeted and needed to because the position wasn't filled. Normally if this is a filled position and it's budgeted, it doesn't need approval anymore. So that's why it came to committee. I was just wondering . I know there's no information but Adam signed it. I saw it. He's a professional. Leave him alone. So it's fillable and it just didn't pop out. We'll re-outvote it though to make sure that the accurate one is there in public. Any further discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor? Aye. Opposed? Anything else for finance committee? None of their documents, but our meeting is going to be moved because of an election. So typically it would be Tuesday the 7th, but we're going to move it to Thursday the 9th with time to be determined. Sounds good. Thank you. We'll move right into the personnel committee then. ADMINISTRATIVE RESTRUCTURE. COMMITTEE RETURNS SAME, RECOMMENDING TO APPROVE IT FOR ADOPTED. COUNCIL CLOSURE ON THIS REPORT. MOVE FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE COMMITTEE'S REPORT, MR. MAYOR. SECOND. MOTION AND A SECOND BY NARAL. DISCUSSION? SEEING NONE, ALL IN FAVOR? AYE. OPPOSED? MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. COMMITTEE 226 IS A RESOLUTION FOR SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT PERIOD FOR 2026. COMMITTEE RETURNS SAME, RECOMMENDING TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. COUNCIL CLOSURE ON THIS RESOLUTION. MOVE FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE COMMITTEE'S REPORT, MR. MAYOR. SECOND. MOTION SECON Seeing none, all those in favor? Aye. Opposed? Motion carried unanimously. And Commit 230 is a resolution to appoint Assistant Chief Benjamin Kramer to fire Chief Effective May 30th, 2026. Committee returns the name. We're going to adopt the resolution. It's a pleasure on this resolution. Move for the adoption of the committee report, Mr. Mayor. Second. Motion second. Discussion? All in sequence. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Just as last week, last month, we had a similar resolution for Police Chief. who is retiring and is on replacement. We have a similar resolution now for appointing Assistant Chief Ben Crane to become chief because Chief Blaser is retiring effective May 29th. I'm going to have to get another key to the city, Frank. It'll be smaller though. That was good. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I want to begin by saying, wow. Smaller, really? Okay. Anyway, I just wanted to take this opportunity, because I didn't know when I'd get another one, publicly to say thank you very much for your service, both of you, Chief Blazer and our police chief. Wonderful job, guys. I just want to go back for a moment. For a few years, I was head of the Public Safety Committee, and I don't know if you ever remember. Whenever your departments came to that committee when I was there, I only asked one question. Is this enough? And I want the new chiefs to know that as long as I'm involved with this city council, any time any requests like that come to us, I'm going to continue to keep asking that same question because you guys deserve all the support we can possibly give you. Thank you for your service. Thank you all for your slide. Any further discussion on the resolution? Seeing none, then, all those in favor? Aye. Opposed? Motion carries unanimously. Congratulations, Chief Kranich. All right, anything else for personnel? Just with our meeting, typically we meet on Monday, which means the 6th, because they set up in here for Central Health. We're going to also meet on Thursday at the time, with time to be determined. So we'll visit you. That's good, thank you. We'll move then to the Public Infrastructure Committee, and I'll let Bill Schley as chair. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. The clerk has the documents. Committee of Document 216 is the resolution approving the three-year Harvard Development Statement of Intentions for 2027 through 2029. Committee returns the same, recommending to adopt the resolution. I'll take pleasure in this resolution. Move to adopt the resolution. Second. Motion is seconded by Anderson. Discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor? Aye. Opposed? Motion carried unanimously. Secretary 217 of the 2025 annual MS4 report made a return to the same recommendation to accept and place on file. Comments or questions on this report? Move to accept and place on file. Second. Second by debates. Discussion? Next month you might not be able to say it because you're going to push buttons for a second. You're going to have to fight each other for how quick you can push a button versus talk. We have a motion and a second by debates. Discussion on this? All right. Seeing none, all those in favor? Aye. Opposed? Motion carried unanimously. Second in 220 is an amendment to public transit lease agreement between Maritime Metro Transit and Assisted Transport. May it return same or how many to approve the amendment? I'll take pleasure in the support. Move to approve the amendment, rather. Second. Motion second to discussion. Seeing none, all those in favor? Aye. Opposed? Motion carried unanimously. Anything else? All in favor of public infrastructure? That exhausts our agenda, Mr. Mayor. Our next meeting will be on April 1st. at 5.30 right here in these chambers. That's good. Thank you. And then we'll move to the Public Safety Committee, and stepping in for the chair this evening is Alderman Reckleberg. The clerk adds our documents. We have document 172, a school resource officer agreement for the City of Manitowoc and the Manitowoc Public School District. Committee returns same, recommending approval. Counselor, pleasure to have this report. Move to approve. Second. Motion to second. Discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor? Aye. Opposed? Motion carried unanimously. Anything else for Public Safety Committee, Alderman Rappaport? No, sir. Thank you. We'll move then to the Planning Commission document. Document 227 is a resolution for a final flat for River Point subdivision. Planning Commission returns same. Recommending to adopt the resolution. I'll take pleasure in this resolution. Move to adopt the resolution, Mr. Mayor. Second. Motion and second by debates. Discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor? Aye. Opposed? Motion carried unanimously. That exhausts our agenda. Is there any other business for the good of the order? Motion to adjourn. Motion by second. Second by second. We are adjourned.