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Schmidt said there were no action items at the Community Development Authority meeting but that the housing study draft was circulated to council members.

Parks and Recreation Commission matters were reported by Alderman Weber. The commission introduced Megan Thompson as the new recreation supervisor and requested a Carpenter Preserve overview; Director Caden and Jerry Andrews were working to schedule that overview for a future council meeting. Weber reported the commission approved an agreement with Wooly Green Grazers, a company that uses sheep and goats for vegetation management as an alternative to spraying. \"It's a much more eco-friendly operation as opposed to spraying and things like that,\" Weber said; she said more information will be provided when the Carpenter Preserve overview is presented.

Weber also reported a new business operating out of the Neenah Harbor — described as a short-cruise boating service intended to take people on short trips around the lake — and said the commission expects more detail as the business begins operations. Council President Borchardt reported on Bergstrom Moller Museum events, including a successful fundraising event that raised more than $100,000 and upcoming exhibits and events (Teen Voices in Glass, Art After Dark and a virtual auction scheduled for June 4–July 14).

These were informational reports; no council votes were recorded on the housing study, Carpenter Preserve overview or the Wooly Green Grazers agreement during the March 5 meeting. The housing study will return for formal consideration at upcoming Planning Commission and council meetings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","03-05-2025 Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Interim Community Development Director Brad Schmidt presented a draft housing study; Parks and Recreation welcomed new recreation supervisor Megan Thompson and reported an agreement with Wooly Green Grazers for ecological vegetation management; Bergstrom Moller Museum and Sail Neenah items were reported.","taxTitle","Neenah, Winnebago County, Wisconsin","taxId",51879,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6291628,"Neenah honors Tanner Ader with life-saving award after Winnebago County crash rescue",237,111000,348000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2529686-fe9fcbc1d73cd62265d82fe2bbc6ec02&start=111&end=348","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2529686-fe9fcbc1d73cd62265d82fe2bbc6ec02/thumbnail_111000.jpg","/articles/6291628/Neenah/Winnebago-County/Wisconsin/Neenah-honors-Tanner-Ader-with-life-saving-award-after-Winnebago-County-crash-rescue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6291628-77dddf692723e4f5f53a9fb84ff0ea70/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160948&Signature=YTGvpO5bc41-0cUBQ53fk-O86qZ1rMoeZ3y0to51vTOldUIym-~CqvkGtkNjFI~wGu0xMIk1wvfyzmj5CEcLRkwJYViBNDOgARarFmfyKR6~rHI4XikEYHhTA-nheoeUSVKQ-xa3ZDvGtclPIGZdn2xGB~i0xZZm09~UnhnwUkt56YI8YIfOYTQzDfV9tqe1s6rTyYfwjG3sfb9qjm-I7fe5tJKqBUFoWVUv~BglsfcluV~EziMifj4ywxQ33HNkNZCSSO1XNYFtuIz50LKwyJLFhf-G1lEyNDg27NovJEBNw~v~tqFPQETDmH2Sl~tLcf9jTjuHf8TAhKuvwNUUkg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Neenah Police Department presented a life-saving award to Tanner Ader at the March 5 Common Council meeting for his actions at a Jan. 20 crash on the 1300 block of Gillingham Road.

Neenah Police Chief Olsen described the incident: a single-vehicle crash where the car struck a fire hydrant, went down an embankment, hit a tree and came to rest on its side. \"By that time, the vehicle was on fire,\" Olsen said. He said Ader obtained a fire extinguisher, extinguished flames and, with the assistance of a Winnebago County deputy, helped extract the driver and a passenger. \"Tanner's quick response and use of a fire extinguisher undoubtedly extended the time available to extract the occupants of the vehicle, thus saving their lives,\" Olsen said.

Ader, who was in the vicinity when the crash occurred, told the council he acted because he \"didn't really know these people at the time, but that didn't matter. I just was there glad that I was there to help them and save their life.\" Council members and attendees praised his actions; Chief Olsen called it \"one of the most heroic things that I've seen from a citizen do.\" The city presented Ader with a life-saving award and a department challenge coin.

The presentation was ceremonial; no council action was required. The police department noted extreme cold and hazardous winter driving conditions on the night of the crash.","The Neenah Police Department presented a life-saving award to local resident Tanner Ader for using a fire extinguisher to help rescue two people from a burning vehicle on Jan. 20, 2025.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6291633,"Neenah council approves equipment purchases, street and utility contracts in unanimous votes",380,555000,935000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2529686-fe9fcbc1d73cd62265d82fe2bbc6ec02&start=555&end=935","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2529686-fe9fcbc1d73cd62265d82fe2bbc6ec02/thumbnail_555000.jpg","/articles/6291633/Neenah/Winnebago-County/Wisconsin/Neenah-council-approves-equipment-purchases-street-and-utility-contracts-in-unanimous-votes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6291633-b992fda29fce1eb9f64b1e847ee09af1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160948&Signature=EN1rnhcK0dx2~T0BbcgawTIImG2r1HByh-UZOC5bG-Prkd2v4QRT68edXxxaFu7tYnPHQNhkCoXE31KjJwj~YFkpifxk68EMC-vePsnlpNDLyP0jUFr0SLDJ~C~Tch1qRkMe2zPBKcsz7--9gSB7LwRQfcMsQTKzCuLkDXOEQmslvcM~IsWObzm~aCo3773nQLz4FgsAxLJCcQ4sayNnm5Qs2Uws1d0pzQJ3aSFa6dm-oWj023hQKR-Q3mJM4CrqLUUVRwOh1Akr4A4Y-UC6iuMNCVDQOrEhW31T7UW4rMOENIaAGrxCFWDOMB3DHkxf832beOMT8n6x0XDgsSUm2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Neenah Common Council on March 5 approved a slate of equipment purchases and construction contracts, including a new mower for parks, a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado for Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue, and three public-works contracts totaling more than $2.9 million. All recorded motions passed unanimously.

The council’s action came on committee recommendations forwarded from recent committee meetings. Alderman Lundrum reported the purchase of a Toro ground master mower for $154,060.14 from Renders Inc., funded by the 2025 capital budget (the budgeted amount was $155,000). The council approved the mower purchase 9–0 following a motion by Alderman Lundrum and a second by Alderman Weber.

Council members also approved three final resolutions and awarded public-works contracts for street, utility and paving work. The council adopted final resolution 2025-1 to install asphalt pavement and curb-and-gutter on Bruce Street (Castle Oak Drive to the northernmost property line of 2411 Bruce Street and Southview Court to the terminus); that motion passed 9–0 on a motion by Alderman Lundrum and second by Alderman Hillstrom. The council also adopted final resolution 2025-2, approving sanitary sewer laterals and water services on Caroline Street, Douglas Street, Elm Street and Hickory Lane; that motion passed 9–0 (moved by Lundrum, seconded by Council President Borchardt).

The Board of Public Works recommendations carried unanimously. The council awarded Contract 1-25 (utility and street construction on Alexander Drive, Bruce Street, Forest Manor Court, Lexington Court and Southfield Court) to Donald Hietpas & Sons Construction in the amount of $1,235,111.18 (motion by Alderman Hillstrom, seconded by Alderman Lundrum; vote 9–0). Contract 2-205 (Elm Street and Douglas Street) was awarded to DeFleeger & Sons Company for $1,482,526.65 (motion by Hillstrom, seconded by Lundrum; vote 9–0). The council also approved final pay request No. 9 for Contract 3-24 (Bayview Road, Quarry Lane and Reed Street) to Donald Hietpas & Sons in the amount of $207,818.72 (motion by Hillstrom, seconded by Lundrum; vote 9–0).

From the joint Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue committee, the council authorized purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet 1500 Silverado from Bergstrom Automotive for $50,186.50, plus up to $12,314 for miscellaneous equipment (total not to exceed $62,500). That motion passed 9–0 (moved by Alderman Boyette; seconder not specified in the record).

The council confirmed two mayoral appointments to the Committee on Aging — Marcy Griffin (term to expire Sept. 2028) and the reappointment of Patty Goodman (term to expire Sept. 2028) — by unanimous consent. The council also approved the minutes and proceedings of the Feb. 19, 2025 regular session by unanimous consent.

Votes at a glance:
- Toro ground master mower (Renders Inc.) — motion: approve purchase $154,060.14; mover: Alderman Lundrum; seconder: Alderman Weber; tally: 9 yes, 0 no; outcome: approved. Funding: 2025 capital budget (budgeted amount $155,000).
- Final Resolution 2025-1 (Bruce Street asphalt pavement and curb and gutter) — mover: Alderman Lundrum; seconder: Alderman Hillstrom; tally: 9–0; outcome: approved.
- Final Resolution 2025-2 (installation of sanitary sewer laterals and water services on Caroline, Douglas, Elm and Hickory Lane) — mover: Alderman Lundrum; seconder: Council President Borchardt; tally: 9–0; outcome: approved.
- 2025 Chevy Silverado (Bergstrom Automotive) for Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue — motion: authorize purchase $50,186.50 plus equipment up to $12,314 (not to exceed $62,500); mover: Alderman Boyette; seconder: not specified; tally: 9–0; outcome: approved.
- Contract 1-25 (Alexander Drive, Bruce St., Forest Manor Ct., Lexington Ct., Southfield Ct.) — award to Donald Hietpas & Sons Construction; amount: $1,235,111.18; mover: Alderman Hillstrom; seconder: Alderman Lundrum; tally: 9–0; outcome: approved.
- Contract 2-205 (Elm St. and Douglas St.) — award to DeFleeger & Sons Company; amount: $1,482,526.65; mover: Alderman Hillstrom; seconder: Alderman Lundrum; tally: 9–0; outcome: approved.
- Final pay request No. 9, Contract 3-24 (Bayview Rd., Quarry Ln., Reed St.) — pay to Donald Hietpas & Sons; amount: $207,818.72; mover: Alderman Hillstrom; seconder: Alderman Lundrum; tally: 9–0; outcome: approved.
- Appointments: Marcy Griffin and Patty Goodman to Committee on Aging — unanimous consent; outcome: confirmed.
- Approval of Feb. 19, 2025 minutes and proceedings — unanimous consent; outcome: approved.

The meeting record shows no dissenting votes for the items reported. Most motions were moved by committee chairs or the aldermen who reported the committee recommendations; the minutes and many committee reports were accepted by unanimous consent. The council recessed to adjourn following routine reports and community updates.","At its March 5 meeting the Neenah Common Council approved multiple capital purchases, construction contracts and public-works pay requests unanimously, and confirmed two mayoral appointments. All recorded motions passed 9–0 or by unanimous consent.","actionData","errors"]

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