MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL City Hall Council Chambers, 1210 Main St, Oconto, WI 54153 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Public Hearing before the Council called to order at 6:00 pm by Mayor Cliff Martin
Roll Call – See below.
a. Petition for Zoning Amendment from Nancy Ruben to Amend the Zoning for Parcel #265-1419018577A (1218 Pecor St) from Downtown Commercial (CD) to Residential Multiple Family (R2)
Public Input – Nancy Lewis, 105 Park Ave, was concerned about another apartment building being built here. Wusterbarth clarified that it is either a single-family home or a duplex that is being built, not an apartment. Lewis asked about the alleys that are currently there. Wusterbarth clarified that the alleyway does not currently go through this property.
Mayor Martin asked three times for additional public input, hearing none. MOTION: Daul / LeBreck Motion to close the public hearing at 6:04 pm. Voice Vote: 8 ayes M/C
Meeting of the Council called to order at 6:04 pm by Mayor Cliff Martin
Roll Call – Present: Mayor Cliff Martin, City Attorney Frank Calvert; Alderpersons: Darrell Anderson, Kim Bronikowski, Ron Daul, Dee Donlevy, Bob LeBreck, Casey Sowle, Lori Stenstrup, and Dan Zoeller
Also Present: Superintendent of Public Works & Parks Jeremy Wusterbarth, City Administrator Brittney Burruel also as recording secretary, and other interested parties
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance by Alderperson Dan Zoeller
Approval of Agenda – MOTION: Stenstrup / Anderson Motion to approve the agenda as presented for the Council on September 16, 2025. Voice Vote: 8 ayes M/C
Approval of Minutes – MOTION: Bronikowski / Stenstrup Motion to approve the minutes as presented for the Council meeting on August 19, 2025 and the Special Council meeting on August 26, 2025. Voice Vote: 8 ayes M/C
Consent Agenda –
a. Approval of Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device Retail License Application from Sweet Fire Tobacco 64 Inc located at 109 Congress St and Appointment of Agent of Deniro Saco
b. Approval of Temporary Alcohol Beverage License Application from Machickanee Players Inc for The Canterville Ghost and Blind Woman's Bluff on October 17th-19th and 24th-26th, 2025
MOTION: Stenstrup / Donlevy Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 8 ayes M/C
Discussion/Recommendation on the Following OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS –
a. Rescind or Amend the Approval of Motion to prohibit shipping containers in ALL zoning districts, including General Industrial (IG) and Light Industrial (IL) and to allow 60 days for property owners to remove existing shipping containers. MOTION: Zoeller / Donlevy Motion to exempt any permitted, pre-existing non-conforming shipping containers within the Highway Commercial zoning district, with the following conditions: 1. The shipping container is painted a like-color to the primary building, and any writing or graffiti is prohibited, 2. All front and side yard setback requirements shall apply, and 3. The exempt status shall terminate should the business move or cease operations. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 7 ayes, 1 nay (Anderson) M/C
Discussion/Recommendation on the Following NEW BUSINESS –
a. Approval of Temporary Alcohol Beverage License Application from Holy Trinity Parish for 38th Annual Holy Trinity Parish Auction on November 8th, 2025. MOTION: Bronikowski / Donlevy Motion to approve the license as presented. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 8 ayes M/C
Recommendation from Finance Committee:
b. Approval of Accounts Payable for the Month of August 2025 in the amount of $2,124,115.77, Payroll for the Month of August 2025 in the amount of $192,339.83, and Other Financial Reports as Presented. MOTION: Zoeller / Stenstrup Motion to approve August 2025 A/P, P/R, and other reports as presented. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 8 ayes M/C
Recommendation from Finance Committee:
c. Approval of R&R Assessing Services, LLC 3-Year Assessment Agreement. MOTION: LeBreck / Daul Motion to approve the agreement as presented. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 8 ayes M/C
Recommendation from Finance Committee:
d. Approval of taking ownership of 1131 Main Street & placing property for sale by closed bid. MOTION: Anderson / Donlevy Motion to approve taking ownership of the property and placing for sale by closed bid as presented. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 8 ayes M/C
Recommendation from Plan Commission:
e. Approval of Petition for Zoning Amendment from Nancy Ruben to Amend the Zoning for Parcel #265-1419018577A (1218 Pecor St) from Downtown Commercial (CD) to Residential Multiple Family (R2). MOTION: Bronikowski / LeBreck Motion to approve the zoning amendment as presented. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 8 ayes M/C
Recommendation from Board of Public Works:
f. Approval of Repairs to 2003 International Chipper Truck. MOTION: Donlevy / Zoeller Motion to approve the repairs as presented and allocate the funding by doing a budget adjustment in the General Fund from the Parks Department salaries expense to the Public Works Department contractual services expense. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 8 ayes M/C
Recommendation from Harbor Commission:
g. Approval of 2026 Slip Rental Fees. MOTION: Bronikowski / Daul Motion to approve the 2026 slip rental fees as presented. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 8 ayes M/C
Recommendation from Parks & Recreation Committee:
h. Approval of 2026 Seasonal Camping Fees. MOTION: LeBreck / Anderson Motion to approve the bids as presented. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 7 ayes, 1 nay (Stenstrup) M/C
Recommendation from Parks & Recreation Committee:
i. Approval of Asphalt Bids for Campground in the amounts of $59,418.50 & $28,486.00 to Oconto County Highway Department. MOTION: Zoeller / Bronikowski Motion to approve the bids as presented. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 8 ayes M/C
Recommendation from Utility Commission:
j. Approval of Pay Request #8 for WWTP Upgrades to Lunda Construction in the amount of $335,795.69. MOTION: Sowle / Daul Motion to approve the pay request as presented. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 8 ayes M/C
Recommendation from Utility Commission:
k. Approval of Invoice from Robert E Lee in the amount of $18,386.39. MOTION: Daul / Bronikowski Motion to approve the invoice as presented. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 8 ayes M/C
Recommendation from Utility Commission:
l. Approval of Crane Engineering Quote for Pumps at WWTP – not to exceed $40,000
MOTION: LeBreck / Zoeller Motion to approve the quote as presented. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 8 ayes M/C
Recommendation from Utility Commission:
m. Approval of Lowest Bid for Cross Street Water Main Replacement – Feaker & Sons Co Inc in the amount of $48,850.00. MOTION: Stenstrup / Anderson Motion to approve the lowest bid as presented. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 8 ayes M/C
Recommendation from Technology Committee:
n. Approval of Quote from Camera Corner Connecting Point for Police Department Server Security Requirements. MOTION: Anderson / Daul Motion to approve the quote for option 1 as presented. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 8 ayes M/C
Recommendation from Airport Commission:
o. Approval of Resolution Petitioning the Secretary of Transportation for Airport Improvement Aid. MOTION: LeBreck / Bronikowski Motion to approve the resolution as presented. Voice Recorded Roll Call Vote: 8 ayes M/C
Adjournment – MOTION: Daul / Zoeller Motion to adjourn at 7:04 pm. Voice Vote: 8 ayes M/C
Meeting minutes approved 9/16/25. For more detailed meeting information or supporting documents, visit City Hall 1210 Main Street, Oconto or https://cityofoconto.com/agendas-minutes/.
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