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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesPROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL – MAY 14, 2021 4 NEW RESOLUTION Resolution 21-255 Encourage the Public to Comply with CDC Covid-19 Guidelines & to Obtain Covid-19 Vaccine MOTION: ADOPT (Miller; second, Wojciechowski) MOTION: AMEND TO INCLUDE MASKS ARE STILL REQUIRED ON GO TRANSIT AND OTHER TRANSIT SYSTEMS PER THE PRESIDENTAL EXECUTIVE ORDER EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 (Erickson; second, Palmeri) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Mayor Palmeri VOTE ON RESOLUTION AS AMENDED CARRIED: Ayes (7) Hansen, Miller, Wojciechowski, Erickson, Ford, Mugerauer, Mayor Palmeri Council Member Ford stated the resolution acknowledged the effectiveness of masking, vaccinations, the latest CDC guidelines and encouraged citizens/businesses to continue to follow the those guidelines. He explained there were general statements about the latest CDC guidelines to allow for updated information. He stated the resolution included language that the City would support a public education campaign encouraging vaccination. He explained a meeting between the City and Visit Oshkosh had been scheduled to find creative solutions for citizens who were hesitant to receive the vaccine in the community and use resources for that information. He concluded the pandemic was not over and the City would continue to promote citizens get vaccinated. Deputy Mayor Mugerauer stated his appreciation for the work on the resolution. He encouraged vaccinations and would support a messaging campaign along with Visit Oshkosh and the Winnebago County Health Department. Council Member Wojciechowski stated his support for the resolution and encouraged the City to incentivize vaccinations. Council Member Erickson expressed her support to promote vaccination rates and encouraged Council members to start conversations with unvaccinated citizens and to hear why they were hesitant. She explained common barriers were no paid sick leave to receive the vaccine or time off if the citizen had side effects from the vaccine. She indicated she would amend the resolution to reference masks were still required on GO Transit and other transit systems per the Presidential Executive Order effective until September 13, 2021.