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Home My WebLink AboutMinutesPROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ClTY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN O./HKQ/H ON THE WATER REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, December 11, 2001 at 6:00 p,m, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Mayor DelrAntonia presided, PRESENT: Council Members Stephen Hintz, Shirley Mattox, William Castle, Mark L, Harris, Paul J, Esslinger, Melanie Bloechl and Jon DelrAntonia ALSO PRESENT: Richard Wollangk, City Manager, Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk, Warren Kraft, City Attorney and David Patek, Director of Public Works Council Member Hintz read the Invocation, The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jessica Hertel and Elizabeth Semenas from St, Frances Cabrini Elementary School; and, Angie Griedl from Lourdes High School, PUBLIC HEARINGS The Mayor ordered the following Public Hearings: Amend Chapter 30/Zoning Ordinance/Traditional Neighborhood Development District Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, asked for an explanation regarding the ordinance. Ms. Kemplinger, Principal Planner of Community Development, gave a brief explanation of the ordinance. There were no other appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED. Amend Chapter 30 Zoning Ordinance/Fees There were no appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED. CONSENT AGENDA The minutes of the November 27, 2001 meeting were presented as written. The Report of the City Manager was read. PROCEEDINGS OF THE OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL- DECEMBER '/ The bills were presented in the amount of $6,660,755.58. The Report of the City Clerk was read. Resolution 0`1-472 Authorize Jurisdictional Offers/S. Oakwood Road/Street Improvement Project Resolution 0`1-473 Approve Change Order No. 2/Public Works Contract No. 00- 20/Asphalt Paving-High Avenue Parking Lot Resolution 0`1-474 Approve Change Order No. `1/Public Works Contract No. 0`1- 03/Storm Sewer Resolution 0`1-475 Award Bid/Chemicals-Water Treatment & Wastewater Plants for 2002 Resolution 0`1-476 Approve Ambulance Rates Council Member Bloechl asked various questions and expressed her concerns regarding the ambulance rates. Mr. Franz, Fire Chief responded. Council Member Castle also asked questions regarding the ambulance rate increases. Mr. Wollangk responded. Resolution 0`1-477 Amend Park Shelter Fee Schedule Resolution 0`1-478 Authorize Police Department Grants/Click-it-Why Risk It 2002 Comprehensive Alcohol Risk reDection (CARD) 2002 Hugh Carver, `126'1 Merritt Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding the resolution. Resolution 0'1-479 Authorize Application/Waterways Commission Buoy Funds Resolution 0'1-480 Approve Salary Study, Pay & Benefits Adjustments/Administrative Staff Resolution 0'1-48'1 Inclusion Under Group life Insurance/Department of Employee Trust Funds 2 PROCEEDINGS OF THE OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL - DECEMBER 'l 'l, 200'1 Resolution 01-482 Approve Industrial Development Revenue Bonds/Evco Plastics Doug Pearson, Executive Director of Chamco, 375 City Center, stated that the project was important for the community and urged the Council to support the resolution. Paul Mueller, 1911 Adams Street, Madison, Controller Financial Officer for Evco Plastics, thanked the Council, Doug Pearson and staff for their cooperation, and asked the Council for their support. Hugh Carver, 1261 Merritt Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding the resolution. Council Member Castle clarified the need for the resolution. Resolution 01-483 Approve Promissory Note/100 N. Main Street Hugh Carver, 1261 Merritt Avenue, asked for an explanation regarding the promissory note. Mr. Wollangk responded. Resolution 01-484 Disallowance of Claim/Barbara Manthei Resolution 01-485 Disallowance of Claim/Mark & Melissa Kienast Resolution 01-486 Disallowance of Claim/Ronald Kuhn Resolution 01-487 Disallowance of Claim/Richard S. Keas Resolution 01-488 Disallowance of Claim/Howard Miller Resolution 01-489 Disallowance of Claim/Jelka Cucuz Resolution 01-490 Disallowance of Claim/Amanda Wendt Resolution 01-491 Disallowance of Claim/Michael Boelter Hugh Carver, 1261 Merritt Avenue, asked for an explanation of the process for claim procedures. Mr. Wollangk and Mr. Kraft responded. Resolution 01-492 Approve Miscellaneous City Licenses PROCEEDINGS OF THE OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL- DECEMBER *Resolution 01-478 was removed for separate consideration. MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING RESOLUTION 01-478 (Bloechl; second, Castle) MOTION: AMEND 01-480 TO ADJUST THE BENCH MARK RATES BY SUBSTITUTING THE ALTERNATE DEFINITION OF BENCH MARK RATES (Hintz; second, Bloechl) MOTION WAS WITHDRAWN MOTION: CARRIED: DIVIDE 01-480 INTO 01-480-A EVERYTHING EXCEPT PARAGRAPH 2; AND, 01-480-B PARAGRAPH 2 (Hintz; second, Bloechl) Ayes (7) Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl, Dell'Antonia MOTION: CARRIED: LAYOVER 01-480-B UNTIL DECEMBER 26, 2001 COUNCIL MEETING (Hintz; second, Bloechl) Ayes (7) Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl, Dell'Antonia VOTE ON CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING RESOLUTION 01-478 CARRIED: Ayes (7) Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl, Dell'Antonia Resolution 01-478 Authorize Police Department Grants/Click-it-Why Rick it 2002 & Comprehensive Alcohol Rick reDuction (CARD) 2002 MOTION: CARRIED: ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger) Ayes (5) Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Harris, Dell'Antonia; Noes (2) Esslinger, Bloechl Council Member Esslinger stated he would not support the resolution. Council Member Harris felt the grants were worth while programs and stated his support. PUBLIC AGENDA DISCUSSION Ordinance 01-494 Amend Recycling Program 4 Paul Schroeder, 1750 W. 5th Avenue, expressed his concerns and asked questions regarding the ordinance. He urged the Council not to support the recycling change. PROCEEDINGS OF THE OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL - DECEMBER 'l 'l, 200'1 Mr. Wollangk responded. Courtney Perlino, 988 Cherry Street, President of the Oshkosh Student Association, University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, expressed her concerns regarding the recycling program. She asked the Council not to support the ordinance. Gordon Doule, 1225 Summit Avenue, urged the Council not to cut back on the recycling program. Phil Kunde, 1545 Arboretum Drive, President of the Condo Association, expressed his concerns with the elimination of the recycling program and asked the Council not to support the ordinance. Council Member Bloechl stated that the taxpayers as well as the Council Members should be contacting their legislators with their concerns. Council Member Hintz stated the recycling issue was a difficult decision and asked for guidance and suggestions from taxpayers. Council Member Harris explained that the landfill does spot check the sanitation trucks and there would be problems if the recycling rules were not followed. Hugh Carver, 1261 Merritt Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding the recycling program. Jeff Herzick, 1045 Canterbury Drive, stated various reasons why he felt the recycling ordinance would be a good program. Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, expressed his concerns regarding recycling. Ryan Riley, 835 Wisconsin Avenue, stated various concerns with the recycling program. Michelle Litjens, 2180 Parkside Drive, expressed her concerns regarding the recycling program and urged the Council not to support the ordinance. Jeff Robl, 114 W. Custer Avenue, stated his concerns regarding recycling and asked the Council not to support the ordinance. Resolution 01-504 Approve Amusement Ride Purchase/Menominee Park Hugh Carver, 1261 Merritt Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding the purchase of the amusement rides and urged the Council not to support the resolution. PROCEEDINGS OF THE OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL - DECEMBER 'l 'l, 200'1 Council took at ten minute break 8:05 p.m. ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance 01-493 Floodplain Map Amendment/Adams Avenue MOTION: ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Dell'Antonia; Noes (1) Bloechl Council Member Castle asked questions regarding the amendment to the floodplain map. Mr. Patek responded. Ordinance 01-494 Amend Recycling program MOTION: ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger) MOTION: AMEND SECTION 23.7 (B)(2) THE CITY SHALL COLLECT NO RECYCLABLE MATERIALS FROM MULTIPLE DWELLING UNITS (Hintz; second, Castle) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl, Dell'Antonia VOTE ON ORDINANCE AS AMENDED CARRIED: Ayes (7) Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl, Dell'Antonia Council Member Esslinger clarified that recyclables would be picked up for buildings with four or less units and buildings with five or more units would not receive the recyclable pick up. Council Member Harris felt that in the future, if there would be cuts in city services the burden should fall on different groups not just one category of citizens. Council Member Castle stated reasons why he would support the ordinance. 6 Council Member Hintz explained that the Council had gone through a difficult budget cycle and he stated various reasons why he would support the ordinance. He thanked all the individuals who came to the meeting to express their thoughts and concerns regarding the recycling program. PROCEEDINGS OF THE OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL - DECEMBER '1 '1, 200'1 Council Member Bloechl stated her frustrations with the recycling program and explained why she would support the ordinance. Council Member Mattox expressed her thoughts regarding the ordinance and stated her support. Mayor Dell'Antonia explained that the recycling service was not offered in many of the surrounding communities. He stated that he appreciated everyone who came to the meeting to express their thoughts and concerns regarding the recycling program and explained he would support the ordinance. Ordinance 01-495 Amend Municipal Forfeitures MOTION: CARRIED: ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger) Ayes (7) Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl, Dell'Antonia Council Member Esslinger asked questions regarding a larger increase for forfeitures. Mr. Kraft responded. Ordinance 01-496 Change Council Meeting Date/December 2002 MOTION: CARRIED: ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger) Ayes (7) Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl, Dell'Antonia Council Member Castle explained that by setting the council meeting date now would allow it to be included in the annual report. Ordinance 01-497 Approve Traffic Regulations MOTION: CARRIED: ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger) Ayes (7) Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Bloechl, Dell'Antonia Ordinance 01-498 Increase Sidewalk Layers License Fee FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Ordinance 01-499 Increase Operator (Bartender) & Taxicab Driver's License Fees FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES PROCEEDINGS OF THE OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL - DECEMBER 'l 'l, 200'1 Ordinance 01-500 Amend Chapter 30/Zoning Ordinance/Traditional Neighborhood Development District FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Ordinance 01-501 Amend Chapter 30 Zoning Ordinance/Fees FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Ordinance 01-502 Approve W. 9th Avenue Annexation FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Ordinance 01-503 Approve Lesnick Annexation FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Resolution 01-504 Approve Amusement Ride Purchase/Menominee Park MOTION: ADOPT (Bloechl; second, Esslinger) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Hintz, Mattox, Castle, Harris, Esslinger, Dell'Antonia; Noes (1) Bloechl Council Member Bloechl asked various questions regarding the resolution. Mr. Stephany, Parks Director, gave a brief explanation regarding the resolution. CITIZENS STATEMENTS Gordon Doule, 1225 Summit Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding road rage and other driving violations. Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, expressed his concerns regarding fines and excessive city spending. Hugh Carver, 1261 Merritt Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding city spending. COUNCIL MEMBER STATEMENTS Council Member Esslinger asked several questions regarding the cost of a wading pool at South Park. With consent of the Council, Mr. Stephany responded. PROCEEDINGS OF THE OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL - DECEMBER '/'/, 200'1 Council Member Bloechl thanked everyone who offered their condolences for the lose of her mother in law. She was pleased to see a student from an area high school in the audience interested in city government. She wished everyone a happy holiday season. Council Member Mattox stated her support of the traditional neighborhood ordinance and expressed her concerns regarding trees and the excess use of billboards along the highway. Council Member Harris expressed his concerns regarding the removal of street lights in various areas of the city. Mayor Dell'Antonia thanked the Downtown Bid District and the Southwest Rotary for the Christmas decorations in Market Square. He also clarified that the three properties that were purchased by the City at the previous Council Meeting would not have an impact on the tax rate. He requested that a workshop be scheduled to start communications with the School District regarding budget issues. He also wished everyone a happy holiday season. WHATEVER ELSE IS PERTINENT OR FOR THE GOOD OF THE CITY Mr. Wollangk explained that the following Council Meeting would be held on Wednesday, December 26, 2001 at noon due to the holidays. He also stated that the lights on south main were out because they were being replaced. There was no other business before the Council. MOTION: ADJOURN (Esslinger; second, Bloechl) CARRIED: VOICE VOTE The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. PAMELA R. UBRIG CITY CLERK