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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesPROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ClTY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN O./HKO./H ON THE WATER REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, March 23, 2004, at 6:00 p,m, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Mayor Hintz presided, PRESENT: Council Members William Castle, Frank Tower, Brian Poeschl, Paul Esslinger, Mark Harris, Shirley Mattox and Stephen Hintz ALSO PRESENT: Richard Wollangk, City Manager, Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk, Warren Kraft, City Attorney and David Patek, Director of Public Works Council Member Castle read the Invocation, The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ross McVey and Jared Brayton from Carl Traeger Elementary School; and, Maddie Mansell from Carl Traeger Middle School, A proclamation was presented by Mayor Hintz declaring March 23, 2004 as "Oshkosh West Wildcats Day" in the City of Oshkosh. A proclamation was presented by Mayor Hintz declaring March 29 - April 3, 2004 as "Oshkosh Auxiliary Police Week" in the City of Oshkosh. Consent Agenda The minutes of the March 9, 2004 meetings were presented as written. The Report of the City Manager was read. The bills were presented in the amount of $3,200,234.37. The Report of the City Clerk was read. Resolution 04-66 Grant Privilege in StreetNarious Locations Resolution 04-67 Grant Privilege in Street/Marion Road, adjacent to Mercury Marine Resolution 04-68 Authorize Purchase of Property/Approve Fund Transfer/Approve Reimbursement/420 Jackson Street Resolution 04-69 Set Public Hearing DateNacate Portions of Woodland Avenue between Algoma Boulevard & Elmwood Avenue Proceedings of the Common Council-March 23, 2004 Resolution 04-70 Approve & Submit Compliance Maintenance Annual Report of Wastewater Treatment Plant Mayor Hintz stated he was happy to see a good report for the wastewater treatment plant. Resolution 04-71 Approve Change Order No. 2/Public Works Contract 02-15 (James Cape & Sons Co., Racine, Net Increase $29,025.15) Resolution 04-72 Approve Change Order No. 1/Public Works Contract 03-03 (James Cape & Sons Co., Racine, Net Increase $(50,4(5(5.87) Resolution 04-73 Approve Change Order No. 1/Public Works Contract 03-14 (Four-Way Const., Berlin, Net Decrease $524.80) Resolution 04-74 Award Bid/Public Works Contract No. 04-06A & B/Concrete Sidewalk (Fischer-Ulman Construction, Appleton, $388,(505.00) Resolution 04-75 Award Bid/Splash Pad/Parks Department (Gerber Leisure Products, Mt. Horeb, $48,119.00) Resolution 04-7(5 Award Bid/Road Materials (Various) Resolution 04-77 Award Bid/Breathing Apparatus/Fire Department (Bendlin Fire Department, Butler, $201,431.00) Resolution 04-78 Authorize Grant Applications A) Diesel Exhaust Systems B) Bicycle Helmets C) Breathing Apparatus Council Member Esslinger asked Fire Chief Tim Franz to explain the Bicycle Helmets Program. Fire Chief Tim Franz responded. Resolution 04-79 Resolution 04-80 Resolution 04-81 Resolution 04-82 Ordinance 04-83 Amend Capital Improvement Program Disallowance of Claim/Howard Johnson Hotel Approve AppointmentsNarious Boards Approve Miscellaneous City Licenses Approve Disposition of Obsolete Building Permit Records 2 MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA (Esslinger; second, Tower) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Castle, Tower, Poeschl, Esslinger, Harris, Mattox Proceedings of the Common Council-March 23, 2004 Hintz Action Taken on Ordinances and Resolutions Ordinance 04-83 Approve Disposition of Obsolete Building Permit Record MOTION: CARRIED: ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Poeschl) Ayes (7) Castle, Tower, Poeschl, Esslinger, Harris, Mattox Hintz Citizen Statements Doug Buettner, 1531 W. New York Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding various stop signs and stop lights in the City of Oshkosh and urged Council to review some of the current signs throughout the city. Gordon Doule, 1225 Summit Avenue, expressed his various concerns with possible mishaps in the community. Council Member Statements Council Member Esslinger explained that the traffic concerns would go to the Traffic Review Board first and then to the Council. He stated he had invited State Representatives to come speak to the Council regarding various issues and had communications with Carol Roessler about future appearances. Council Member Poeschl stated he felt Council Member Esslinger's letter to State Representatives was a good way of communicating with the state. He urged all the youth in the community to do a good job. Council Member Mattox explained that Friday April 2® was "Walk To Work Day". She discussed the redevelopment taking place in the community. She urged citizens to study their ballot prior to voting on Election Day. She also mentioned the various activities in the community. Council Member Harris stated he was pleased to see the City had purchased the Safety Building at 420 Jackson Street. Mayor Hintz stated he was happy to see the purchase of the Safety Building. Whatever Else is Pertinent or for the Good of the City Mr. Wollangk thanked the Council for their support during the purchase of 420 Jackson Street. 3 Proceedings of the Common Council-March 23, 2004 MOTION: CARRIED: CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION IN THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE TO DISCUSS THE STATUS PRESENT AND PERSPECTIVE REGARDING THE CITY MANAGER PURSUANT TO SECTION 19.85(1 )(c) OF THE WISCONSIN STATE STATUTES. (Harris; second, Esslinger) Ayes (7) Castle, Tower, Poeschl, Esslinger, Harris, Mattox, Hintz There was no other business before the Council. MOTION: ADJOURN (Esslinger; second, Poeschl) CARRIED: VOICE VOTE The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. PAMELA R. UBRIG CITY CLERK 4