900 Quay Street  
Manitowoc, WI 54220  
www.manitowoc.org  
City of Manitowoc  
Meeting Minutes  
Finance Committee  
Tuesday, November 1, 2022  
5:30 PM  
Council Chambers  
Note: This meeting will also be held via remote conferencing  
software  
1. Call to Order  
2. Roll Call  
5 - Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek  
Present:  
3. Public Comment  
4. Consent Agenda  
Finance Committee Chair Alderperson Brey declared the meeting open for  
public input. In accordance with policy, the public input portion of the  
meeting is not made part of the official record.  
These items will be approved by one motion unless any Committee Member wishes to remove an  
item for discussion.  
REMOVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:  
Any Committee Member may request removal of any item from the Consent Agenda, and such item  
shall be removed without debate or vote. Any item or part thereof removed from the Consent  
Agenda shall be separately considered.  
None  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Reckelberg, to accept the Consent Agenda  
Items and recommendations of the various committees The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 - Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek  
Aye:  
Minutes of the October 25, 2022 Finance Committee meeting, recommending  
approval and place on file  
22-0902  
Attachments: Minutes 10-25-2022  
5. Discussion and Action Items  
Discussion on Manitowoc Fire Rescue Vehicle Replacement  
22-0910  
Attachments: MFRD Finance Request  
Seagrave Price Increase letter  
Fire Chief Todd Blaser gave an update and overview on the replacement  
of a fire engine and ladder truck  
Moved by Schlei, seconded by Sitkiewitz, that this Request be placed on file. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek  
Aye:  
3rd Quarter Budget Exceptions Report  
22-0904  
Attachments: 03_2022 Budget Exception Report for Fin Comm  
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Schlei, that this Report be accepted and  
placed on file. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek  
Aye:  
3rd Quarter Investment Report  
22-0903  
Attachments: 3rd Qtr 2022 Investment Reconciliation  
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Report be accepted and  
placed on file. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek  
Aye:  
CAWG Request from Department of Public Infrastructure for a wing blade for  
truck #51, recommending approval  
22-0905  
Attachments: #51 Truck wing blade_CAWG REQUEST  
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Schlei, that this Request be approved. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek  
Aye:  
2022 Poor Fund Report & Distribution  
22-0906  
Attachments: Poor Fund Memo  
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Schlei, to accept the recommendation of the  
City Clerk and place on file. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek  
Aye:  
Update on Finance Department  
22-0911  
Mayor Nickels gave an update on the status of the Finance Department  
staff in regards to an upcoming retirement and promotions of current staff  
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Report be placed on file.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek  
Aye:  
Tax Levy Certification from Manitowoc Public School District for Fiscal Year  
22-0927  
2022-2023  
Attachments: Levy Letter 2022-23 - City of Manitowoc PI 1508  
Levy Letter 2022-23 - City of Manitowoc Letter  
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Schlei, that this Report be accepted and  
placed on file. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek  
Aye:  
Tax Levy Certification from Lakeshore Technical College for Fiscal Year  
2022-2023  
22-0928  
Attachments: City of Manitowoc LTC Levy  
LTC Tax Levy Apportionment 2022_23  
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Schlei, that this Report be accepted and  
placed on file. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek  
Aye:  
6. Closed Session  
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Reckelberg, to convene in closed session. The  
motion carried by the following roll call vote:  
5 - Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek  
Aye:  
Notice is hereby given that the above governmental body may adjourn into a closed  
session during the meeting as authorized by Section 19.85(1)(e) of the Wisconsin  
Statutes, which authorizes the governmental body to convene in closed session for  
the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the  
investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever  
competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session.  
The specific subject matter that may be considered in closed session is:  
Update on Former Mirro Plant #9 Workforce Housing Project  
Update on the Lakeshore Mall property  
22-0843  
22-0907  
22-0909  
Discussion on the Water Street Red Arrow facility  
The Finance Committee deliberated in closed session (redacted -- Closed  
Session)  
7. Reconvene in Open Session  
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Reckelberg, to reconvene in open session. The  
motion carried by the following roll call vote:  
5 - Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek  
Aye:  
Update on Former Mirro Plant #9 Workforce Housing Project  
No action  
22-0843  
Update on the Lakeshore Mall property  
No action  
22-0907  
22-0909  
22-0899  
Discussion on the Water Street Red Arrow facility  
No action  
Discussion and Possible action on the 2023 budget  
Attachments: Executive Budget Letter to Council 10-17-2022  
Memo to Mayor Recommendations 10.25.2022  
GF unassigned  
Net New Construction  
Summary  
2022 Tax LEVY for 2023 Mayor Proposed  
2022 Tax RATE for 2023 Mayor Proposed  
2023 Capital Mayor Proposed  
2023 Downtown Mayor Proposed  
2023 Parks Proposed Capital Project List  
Proposed DPI Laborer JD 10.25.2022  
Proposed Senior DPI Laborer JD 10.25.2022  
Memo - River Point  
Memo - transit 2023 budget  
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Schlei, to approve the 2023 budget as  
presented with the changes and forward to Council for consideration. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
4 - Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Kaderabek  
1 - Reckelberg  
Aye:  
Nay:  
8. Adjournment  
Moved by Schlei, seconded by Sitkiewitz, that this meeting be adjourned at 7:17  
p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek  
Aye: