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.