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OSH KO SH C OMMO N C O UN C I L A GEN DA
C O UN C IL C H A MB ER S, C ITY H ALL
OSH KO SH , W I SC ON SI N
A pril 16, 2024
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A.CALL TO ORDER (12:00 noon)
B.ROLL CALL
C.CONSENT AGENDA
1.Oshkosh Board of Canvass Filing of the Official Statement of Votes Cast for the April 2, 2024
Election for Oshkosh Common Council Declaring Jacob Floam, Kris Larson, and DJ Nichols as
Elected.
D.OTHER BUSINESS
E.ADJOURN SINE DIE
F.ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
OF THE
OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL
G.CALL TO ORDER
H.ROLL CALL
I.ELECTION OF DEPUTY MAYOR
Nomination for Deputy Mayor (second not required; called 3 times)
Motion to Close Nominations
Discussion
Election of Deputy Mayor
Declaration of Deputy Mayor (city clerk)
J.COUNCIL SEATING ASSIGNMENTS
K.PROCEDURAL MATTERS
2.Orientation of City Departments for Council Members
3.Discussion and Approval of Council Rules
L.CONSENT AGENDA
4.Res 24-192 Approve Appointments to Board of Review
M.OTHER BUSINESS
5.2024 Calendar Dates for 2025 Budget Preparation
6.Council Portrait - April 23rd, 5:00 p.m.
7.Future Workshops
A. Undergrounding Utilities (Stephenson/Buelow)
B. Housing (Stephenson)
N.ADJOURN
TO :T O :Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FRO M :FRO M :Diane Bartlett, City Clerk
D A TE :D A T E :April 16, 2024
SUB JEC T:SUB JEC T :Oshkosh Board of Canvass Filing of the Official Statement of Votes Cast for the April 2, 2024
Election for Oshkosh Common Council Declaring Jacob Floam, Kris Larson, and DJ Nichols as
Elected.
A t t a chment sAttachments
Common Council Vote Totals/Spring 2024
Reporting Units / WARD:Candidates Total
Kris Ulrich 124
Kris Larson 162
Jacob Floam 145
Tom Asuma 141
DJ Nichols 152
Write-in 2
TOTAL 726
Kris Ulrich 32
Kris Larson 62
Jacob Floam 44
Tom Asuma 42
DJ Nichols 38
Write-in 1
TOTAL 219
Kris Ulrich 98
Kris Larson 117
Jacob Floam 116
Tom Asuma 95
DJ Nichols 124
Write-in 2
TOTAL 552
Kris Ulrich 12
Kris Larson 19
Jacob Floam 40
Tom Asuma 29
DJ Nichols 12
Write-in 0
TOTAL 112
Kris Ulrich 0
Kris Larson 0
Jacob Floam 0
Tom Asuma 0
DJ Nichols 0
Write-in 0
TOTAL 0
Summary Statement of the Board of Canvassers
Spring Election April 2, 2024
City Of Oshkosh
COMMON COUNCIL
Votes Cast Per Candidate
30
3
2
1A
1
Reporting Units / WARD:Candidates TotalVotes Cast Per Candidate
Kris Ulrich 63
Kris Larson 69
Jacob Floam 75
Tom Asuma 60
DJ Nichols 82
Write-in 3
TOTAL 352
Kris Ulrich 4
Kris Larson 5
Jacob Floam 8
Tom Asuma 10
DJ Nichols 6
Write-in 0
TOTAL 33
Kris Ulrich 55
Kris Larson 70
Jacob Floam 78
Tom Asuma 77
DJ Nichols 62
Write-in 0
TOTAL 342
Kris Ulrich 63
Kris Larson 85
Jacob Floam 68
Tom Asuma 82
DJ Nichols 68
Write-in 0
TOTAL 366
Kris Ulrich 109
Kris Larson 162
Jacob Floam 113
Tom Asuma 115
DJ Nichols 169
Write-in 1
TOTAL 669
Kris Ulrich 11
Kris Larson 17
Jacob Floam 7
Tom Asuma 13
DJ Nichols 17
Write-in 0
TOTAL 65
5A
5
4A
4
6A
6
Reporting Units / WARD:Candidates TotalVotes Cast Per Candidate
Kris Ulrich 263
Kris Larson 332
Jacob Floam 218
Tom Asuma 205
DJ Nichols 329
Write-in 8
TOTAL 1355
Kris Ulrich 2
Kris Larson 0
Jacob Floam 2
Tom Asuma 2
DJ Nichols 0
Write-in 0
TOTAL 6
Kris Ulrich 0
Kris Larson 0
Jacob Floam 0
Tom Asuma 0
DJ Nichols 0
Write-in 0
TOTAL 0
Kris Ulrich 95
Kris Larson 126
Jacob Floam 81
Tom Asuma 70
DJ Nichols 135
Write-in 2
TOTAL 509
Kris Ulrich 89
Kris Larson 109
Jacob Floam 69
Tom Asuma 57
DJ Nichols 104
Write-in 0
TOTAL 428
Kris Ulrich 112
Kris Larson 133
Jacob Floam 74
Tom Asuma 66
DJ Nichols 141
Write-in 4
TOTAL 530
9
8
29
7A
7
10
Reporting Units / WARD:Candidates TotalVotes Cast Per Candidate
Kris Ulrich 228
Kris Larson 265
Jacob Floam 156
Tom Asuma 156
DJ Nichols 231
Write-in 2
TOTAL 1038
Kris Ulrich 17
Kris Larson 27
Jacob Floam 26
Tom Asuma 11
DJ Nichols 33
Write-in 1
TOTAL 115
Kris Ulrich 46
Kris Larson 66
Jacob Floam 49
Tom Asuma 32
DJ Nichols 62
Write-in 3
TOTAL 258
Kris Ulrich 126
Kris Larson 132
Jacob Floam 111
Tom Asuma 82
DJ Nichols 131
Write-in 3
TOTAL 585
Kris Ulrich 209
Kris Larson 278
Jacob Floam 191
Tom Asuma 118
DJ Nichols 270
Write-in 8
TOTAL 1074
Kris Ulrich 147
Kris Larson 226
Jacob Floam 121
Tom Asuma 155
DJ Nichols 225
Write-in 0
TOTAL 874
16
15
14
13
12
11
Reporting Units / WARD:Candidates TotalVotes Cast Per Candidate
Kris Ulrich 155
Kris Larson 207
Jacob Floam 179
Tom Asuma 173
DJ Nichols 198
Write-in 0
TOTAL 912
Kris Ulrich 142
Kris Larson 186
Jacob Floam 161
Tom Asuma 167
DJ Nichols 167
Write-in 3
TOTAL 826
Kris Ulrich 1
Kris Larson 1
Jacob Floam 2
Tom Asuma 1
DJ Nichols 0
Write-in 0
TOTAL 5
Kris Ulrich 205
Kris Larson 230
Jacob Floam 202
Tom Asuma 207
DJ Nichols 214
Write-in 0
TOTAL 1058
Kris Ulrich 0
Kris Larson 0
Jacob Floam 0
Tom Asuma 0
DJ Nichols 0
Write-in 0
TOTAL 0
Kris Ulrich 150
Kris Larson 192
Jacob Floam 178
Tom Asuma 136
DJ Nichols 166
Write-in 4
TOTAL 826
20
19
18A
18
17
19A
Reporting Units / WARD:Candidates TotalVotes Cast Per Candidate
Kris Ulrich 17
Kris Larson 25
Jacob Floam 29
Tom Asuma 24
DJ Nichols 22
Write-in 1
TOTAL 118
Kris Ulrich 0
Kris Larson 0
Jacob Floam 0
Tom Asuma 0
DJ Nichols 0
Write-in 0
TOTAL 0
Kris Ulrich 171
Kris Larson 235
Jacob Floam 228
Tom Asuma 246
DJ Nichols 198
Write-in 2
TOTAL 1080
Kris Ulrich 0
Kris Larson 0
Jacob Floam 0
Tom Asuma 0
DJ Nichols 0
Write-in 0
TOTAL 0
Kris Ulrich 231
Kris Larson 311
Jacob Floam 302
Tom Asuma 290
DJ Nichols 285
Write-in 4
TOTAL 1423
Kris Ulrich 5
Kris Larson 8
Jacob Floam 9
Tom Asuma 9
DJ Nichols 9
Write-in 0
TOTAL 40
22
22A
21A
21
31
20A
Reporting Units / WARD:Candidates TotalVotes Cast Per Candidate
Kris Ulrich 3
Kris Larson 9
Jacob Floam 6
Tom Asuma 2
DJ Nichols 4
Write-in 0
TOTAL 24
Kris Ulrich 162
Kris Larson 223
Jacob Floam 172
Tom Asuma 174
DJ Nichols 220
Write-in 6
TOTAL 957
Kris Ulrich 144
Kris Larson 202
Jacob Floam 182
Tom Asuma 201
DJ Nichols 192
Write-in 3
TOTAL 924
Kris Ulrich 111
Kris Larson 138
Jacob Floam 110
Tom Asuma 107
DJ Nichols 132
Write-in 1
TOTAL 599
Kris Ulrich 107
Kris Larson 137
Jacob Floam 133
Tom Asuma 107
DJ Nichols 164
Write-in 5
TOTAL 653
Kris Ulrich 146
Kris Larson 164
Jacob Floam 211
Tom Asuma 184
DJ Nichols 176
Write-in 3
TOTAL 884
27
25
24
23
32
26
Reporting Units / WARD:Candidates TotalVotes Cast Per Candidate
Kris Ulrich 121
Kris Larson 168
Jacob Floam 174
Tom Asuma 152
DJ Nichols 144
Write-in 1
TOTAL 760
Kris Ulrich 7
Kris Larson 7
Jacob Floam 8
Tom Asuma 6
DJ Nichols 7
Write-in 0
TOTAL 35
Kris Ulrich 3783
Kris Larson 4905
Jacob Floam 4078
Tom Asuma 3804
DJ Nichols 4689
Write-in 73
TOTAL:21332
TOTAL VOTES CAST:
28A
28
SUB JEC T:SUB JEC T :Orientation of City Departments for Council Members
D A TE :D A T E :April 16, 2024
There a r e no a t t a chment s or a d d it iona l infor ma t ion for t his it em. T her e a r e no a t t a chment s or a d d it iona l info r ma t ion fo r t his it em .
SUB JEC T:SUB JEC T :Discussion and Approval of Council Rules
D A TE :D A T E :April 16, 2024
A t t a chment sAttachments
Council Rules Adopted 4 18 2023
Oshkosh Common Council
Rules of Order
Adopted: April 18, 2023
These Rules are established in accordance with and to supplement the Rules contained in
Chapter 2 of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code.
I. Scheduling, Location of Meetings, Agenda, Attendance and Remote Participation
A. The Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of each
month in the Council Chambers. Special meetings may be called upon request by
the Mayor, City Manager or two members of the Council. (See Section 2-10 of the
City of Oshkosh Municipal Code).
B. Meetings shall be publicly noticed and shall be open to and accessible by the
public in compliance with the requirements of the Wisconsin Statutes. Closed
sessions shall be noticed in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes.
C. When practicable, public meetings will be made available live on GOV TV in the
City of Oshkosh, live streamed on oshkoshmedia.org, live on WOCT radio station
101.9 fm, live through Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire Stick.
D. Agenda
1. Action Items: Council Members must have agenda items submitted no later
than 4:00 PM on the Tuesday one week prior to the Council meeting. Council
members should keep in mind that additional time may be needed to work with
staff to put items into resolution or ordinance form or if clarifications are
necessary; and that items submitted after the deadline may not be included in the
agenda that is published on the Friday prior to the Council meeting.
2. Informational Items: Council members shall inform the City Clerk no later
than 12:00 noon on the day prior to the Council meeting of any Council Member
Statements that they intend to make at the Council Meeting.
E. Attendance
To be considered an excused absence from a Council Meeting a Council Member
must give notice to the Mayor and City Clerk prior to the meeting’s start time.
F. Remote Meetings and Appearances
The Council recognizes the value of and remains committed to in person meetings
and deliberation of matters whenever practicable. However, the City Council
recognizes the benefits of providing alternative means for the attendance and
participation by its members, the City Manager and staff, and the public at its
meetings when necessary due to extraordinary circumstances, when convenient
or cost-effective for the City, or as a reasonable accommodation for persons with
an ADA disability who are unable to otherwise provide input. Extraordinary
circumstances shall mean highly unusual facts or circumstances which prevent in
person attendance, due to emergency declarations or due to the desire for
participation by persons including consultants or presenters who are unable
because of distance, cost, time or other reason to attend in person ; and/or when
meetings may be better facilitated by those persons or all persons participating
through Remote Means. Remote participation is intended for the benefit of the
City of Oshkosh and not for the benefit of any individual council member or other
individual.
“Remote Means, Remote Participation or Remote Appearance” shall mean
participation by a member of a public body or by a member of the public or other
individual in a meeting of that public body, where the member is not physically
present at a designated meeting location. Remote Participation includes through
video, telephone, computer or other means where persons are permitted to view,
listen to and participate in the meeting without having a physical presence at a
defined physical meeting location.
1) Remote Meetings (Meetings held entirely remotely or with significant remote
participation)
A majority of the Common Council may direct by consensus or majority vote, or the City
Manager in his/her discretion, may provide for Remote Participation in any regular or
special meeting of the Common Council. Remote Participation may include members of the
Council, staff, consultants or presenters, and/or members of the public.
Except as agreed upon by consensus or a majority of the Common Council when scheduling
a particular meeting or workshop; or when in the determination of the City Manager, it is
reasonable and necessary to limit in person participation for the protection of the public,
city officials and city employees (for example, under a Declaration of Emergency); City
Council members must be physically present at City Council meetings to par ticipate and
vote upon any matter. If a meeting includes Remote Participation by members, a council
member may participate remotely and shall retain all participation and voting rights. (This
rule shall not be interpreted to circumvent or supersede any statutes, ordinances or rules
pertaining to abstentions, recusal or removal of members).
If a meeting is conducted solely by Remote Means and there is no physical meeting location
or the public is otherwise excluded from being present at a physical meeting location, the
public must be afforded an opportunity to live access the meeting and inst ructions shall be
provided how to do so. This may include live broadcast or streaming, video or call -in
participation, or other adequate means to provide live access to the public meeting. Where
public comment or participation is required by law, adequate means must be provided to
accommodate such participation.
Appearance by Remote Means as required or permitted by these rules shall be consistent
with the following:
o Remote participation may be permitted in meeting rooms that have adequate
audio, video and other technological facilities to allow for remote participation.
o Persons participating by Remote Means should be advised via meeting
agendas or other means that participation by remote means may be limited by
number of participants and available technology, and may be disrupted by
problems such as breakdowns of equipment and fluctuation or interruption of
electric power or communications networks. The City of Oshkosh does not
guarantee that even if persons have been afforded the opportunity to appe ar
by Remote Means that telephone, computer, wifi or other connections will be
sufficient or that the person will be guaranteed the ability to appear by this
method.
o In order to accommodate participation for the general public by Remote
Means, a meeting link will be provided on the meeting agenda. For meetings
where the public may participate by Remote Means, general public comment
and public comment on all agenda items shall be taken at the beginning of the
meeting, except as necessary to conduct Public Hearings or as may be
accommodated at the direction of the Council. Public comment may be closed
at the end of any public comment period and persons participating by Remote
means shall not interrupt or disrupt the business of the governing body.
o Persons wishing to provide public comment on agenda items for Council
meetings either in person or by Remote Means must sign up to speak through
the City’s website or the Connect Oshkosh App and if participating remotely
must participate through the City’s meeting link as published on the meeting
agenda.
o Persons wishing to provide public comment through Remote Means must join
the meeting at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting to allow staff
to test the audio/video set up. Attendees must stay muted when not speaking
and are responsible for muting and unmuting themselves in a timely fashion
when called upon to speak.
o Each member of the public speaking must wait to be called upon by the Mayor
or Presiding Member or their designee and must provide their name and
address prior to speaking.
o Every person participating by Remote Means must be audible through clear
telephone line or computer connections. If a connection is not clear or causes
disruption of the meeting, the connection may be terminated at the discretion
of the Mayor or Presiding Member or their designee. If a connection is
terminated and this causes the loss of a quorum, the meeting shall be
adjourned and rescheduled to another date to permit consideration by a
quorum.
o All votes shall require a roll call vote – no “all in favor”
2) Remote Appearances (Limited Remote Participation by one or a small number of
individuals)
The City of Oshkosh may in its sole discretion permit individual persons to appear
via remote means at scheduled in person meetings as a reasonable accommodation
to an individual for persons with an ADA disability who are unable to otherwise
provide input; to facilitate presentations, to receive information or reports from
consultants or other persons; or for other business purposes. Permission for
appearances under this paragraph may be granted by the Council or the City
Manager or his/her designee. Persons who are permitted to appear in this manner
shall comply with all requirements for Remote Participation listed in paragraph 1)
above.
Persons requesting accommodation under this provision must submit such request
in advance of the meeting. Requests can best be accommodated if submitted at least
5 business days in advance of the scheduled meeting.
Remote appearances shall not be permitted during any quasi-judicial hearing or
appeal hearing by persons testifying or by members of the Council adjudicating the
matter except under extraordinary circumstances such as a Declaration of Emergency
or Emergency Order.
II. Rules pertaining to Conduct of the Council Meeting/Motions
The following chart is adopted to govern the most common motions and actions to
be taken at Council Meetings. The Council chooses not to be strictly governed by
Robert’s Rules of Order, but where the actions listed below or other provisions of
these Rules do not govern a particular issue, the most recent version of Roberts Rules
of Order may be used for guidance. Council Liaisons for Boards and Commissions
shall have voting rights.
Control of the Agenda
Action Second
Required
Debatable2 Amendable Vote
Required3
Withdraw from Agenda1 Yes Yes No Majority
Remove Item from Consent Agenda No No No None
Consider Items out of the Scheduled
Order, Change the Agenda Order
Yes No No 2/3
Suspend Rules Yes No No 2/3
Taking up Items of Business
Action Second
Required
Debatable2 Amendable Vote
Required3
Adopt an Ordinance or Resolution,
§64.07(3) Wis. Stats.
Yes Yes Yes Majority of all
members
(4 members)
Other Original Motions (new business) Yes Yes Yes Majority
Amend an Original Motion Yes Yes Yes Majority
Divide the Issue Yes No Yes Majority
Withdraw Motion (by Proposer, with
consent of the Second)
Consent by
Second
No No None
Layover (Table) until a time certain Yes No No Majority
Take an item off the Table Yes No No 2/3
Suspend Rules and Adopt an Ordinance
on First Reading
Yes No No 2/3
Limiting/ Extending or Ending Debate
Action Second
Required
Debatable2 Amendable Vote
Required3
Call for the Question (Close Debate) – no
objection raised
No No No None
Call for the Question (Close Debate) –
objection raised
No No No 2/3
Limit or Extend Debate Yes No Yes 2/3
1 Administration may withdraw an item from the agenda prior to the meeting convening; after the meeting has
convened only the Council may withdraw items from the agenda.
2 By Council Rule, every Motion before the Council is debatable.
3 Unless otherwise indicated majority or super-majority votes are counted as a percentage of the members
present and voting. By statute a majority vote of all members of the Council is required to adopt any
ordinance or resolution. §64.07(3) Wis. Stats.
Changing Previous Actions
Action Second
Required
Debatable2 Amendable Vote
Required3
Amend Previously Adopted Motion Yes Yes Yes Majority with
Notice;
2/3 without
prior Notice
Reconsider (member of the prevailing side
may request the body to reconsider its
previous action -- must be made during
the same meeting or the next succeeding
regular meeting)
Yes Yes No Majority
Rescind (repeal/reverse a prior action) Yes Yes Yes Majority with
Notice;
2/3
without prior
Notice
Questions / Concerns and Other Issues
Outside Substance of Debate
Action Second
Required
Debatable2 Amendable Vote
Required3
Point of Order (if rules are not being
observed)
No No No Chair Rules
Parliamentary Inquiry (help with
parliamentary procedure, how to do
something)
No No No Chair
provides
assistance
Point of Information (to ask a question) No No No Chair obtains
answer
Question of Privilege (some person or
thing is interfering with the deliberative
process, ie. too noisy, too hot or cold,
belligerent person or member)
No No No Chair directs
corrective
action
Appeal Chair’s Decision Yes Yes No Majority
2 By Council Rule, every Motion before the Council is debatable.
3 Unless otherwise indicated majority or super-majority votes are counted as a percentage of the members
present and voting. By statute a majority vote of all members of the Council is required to adopt any
ordinance or resolution. §64.07(3) Wis. Stats.
Ending a Meeting
Action Second
Required
Debatable2 Amendable Vote
Required3
Adjourn (ends/closes the meeting) Yes No No Majority
Recess (short break that does not end
meeting)
Yes No Yes Majority
Adjourn Sine Die (adjourn without future
date – used to end/close the session of
Council prior to seating of new Council
upon election)
Yes No Yes Majority
Selection of Officers or Temporary
Chair, if required
Action Second
Required
Debatable2 Amendable Vote
Required3
Nominations No No No None
Close Nominations (by Declaration of
Chair or by Motion)
Yes
(if by motion)
No Yes 2/3
Election of Nominees No Yes No Majority
Reopen Nominations Yes No Yes Majority
Temporary Selection of Chair in absence
or disability of Chair and Vice may be
done by selection of the Chair and
Consent of Board
2 By Council Rule, every Motion before the Council is debatable.
3 Unless otherwise indicated majority or super-majority votes are counted as a percentage of the members
present and voting. By statute a majority vote of all members of the Council is required to adopt any
ordinance or resolution. §64.07(3) Wis. Stats.
Motions. No motion requiring a second shall be discussed or acted upon unless and
until it has received a second. Motions may be withdrawn by the person making the
same, if the motion has received a second, then the person seconding the motion must
also consent to the withdrawal of the motion. Motions may only be amended by
another motion and second (There shall be no “friendly amendments” to motions) or
by withdrawal of the motion and a new motion made.
Actions/Motions in Order during Debate. When a question is under debate, no other
action or motion shall be in order, except:
1) Questions/Concerns and Other Issues Outside the Substance of Debate as
identified within the table above;
2) To recess;
3) To adjourn;
4) To lay the matter over to a specific date or to be returned to the Council upon
the occurrence of a specific event;
5) To Call the Question;
6) To refer to a Board or Commission for additional review or action;
7) To Divide the Issue;
8) To Amend; or
9) To withdraw the motion.
The items listed above shall have precedence in the order in which they are listed.
Vote Change. A member shall only be permitted to change his/her vote upon a matter
at the time their name is called by the Clerk and no member shall be permitted to
change his/her vote on a matter once a succeeding member has cast his/her vote.
Abstentions / Voting Present. In the event that a member declines to vote, that member
shall not be counted toward the number present and shall not have their vote counted
as either “aye” or “no” in relation to the matter. If a member’s declining to vote
causes the Council to fall below a quorum voting on the matter, the matter shall be
scheduled for consideration at the next meeting of the Council when a quorum may
be present, unless statutory or ordinance time limits or other consider ations or
limitations with respect to the particular matter require the Council to take action
prior to the next regular meeting. In such case the Council may convene a special
meeting to consider the matter or take such other action as may be appropriate with
regard to the matter.
Motions to Lay Over shall include Date or Time Frame for Action. Motions to lay over
shall include a specific date to be returned to the Council or shall require return to
the Council upon a specific occurrence within a specified time frame. Except for
matters which may be approved by operation of law if not acted upon by Council, if
the occurrence shall not happen within the specified time frame, the City Clerk shall
notify the Council at the end of the time frame that the matter shall not be brought
forward and make appropriate notation to the minutes of the meeting during which
the matter was laid over. Upon notice of non-action by the City Clerk, any Council
member may request that the matter be placed upon the next Counc il agenda for
report or official action.
Reconsideration. Except as action may have already been taken in reliance upon the
council’s approval/disapproval of an item, any member who voted with the
prevailing side on any question may move for reconsiderat ion of a vote at the same
meeting or at the next succeeding regular meeting of the Council by notifying the
City Clerk of the member’s request to have the reconsideration included on the
Agenda for the next succeeding regular meeting. A motion to reconsider having been
put and lost shall not be renewed by the same or any other member.
Termination of Debate / Calling the Question. Any member wishing to terminate debate
may move the previous question (call the question). The Mayor or other presiding
officer shall ask whether there is any objection to calling the question. If no objection
is voiced, then the Clerk shall record unanimous consent to terminate the debate. If
an objection is voiced, a roll call vote shall be taken and 2/3 of members present shall
be required to terminate the debate. If debate is terminated, the question, including
any pending amendments, before the Council shall be taken without further debate.
Use of Unanimous Consent. Unanimous Consent shall only be used for termination of
debate, motions to adjourn, motions to recess and for elections for Deputy Mayor or
Temporary Chair when there shall be only one member put forward for election.
Amendment of these Rules. These Rules may be amended or new rules adopted upon
proper notice by a majority of all members at any meeting of the Council.
Suspension of the Rules. A vote of two-thirds of the members present will suspend any
Rule of the Council.
Rules pertaining to Council Members speaking to items on the Agenda. When two or more
members simultaneously seek recognition, the Mayor or other presiding officer shall
name the order of the members who are to speak.
Council Member Announcements, Statements & Discussion. Council members speaking
under the heading “Council Member Announcements, Statements & Discussion” are
limited to five (5) minutes and must not include endorsements of any candidates or
other electioneering. (NOTE: Exception to the five (5) minutes may be made at the
discretion of the Council.)
Council Member Reports. Council Members will be given the opportunity to report on
activities of their assigned Boards and Commissions to which they are a liaison. The
Mayor will ask each Council Member to provide a report if applicable. Such report
shall be limited to one (1) minute per assigned Board/Commission. If greater
discussion is required, the item may be scheduled for a future agenda.
Rules pertaining to Individuals addressing the Council
1. Individuals speaking to the Council regarding agenda items are limited to one
appearance per person of no more than five (5) minutes per agenda item.
Whenever the Council proposes an amendment to a resolution or ordinance, the
Council will permit additional public comment specific only to the amendment
and its effect. (NOTE: Exception to the five (5) minutes may be made at the
discretion of the Council.)
i. When Remote Participation is required or permitted for the general public,
the rules governing Remote Participation as set forth above shall govern the
timing of public comments and limitations on public speaking and shall be
noted so on the meeting agenda. If a meeting includes Remote Participation,
the rule above pertaining to permitting additional comment pertaining to
amendments is also suspended, however, Council may, at its sole discretion
determine to open public comment on any amendments offered.
ii. When Remote Participation is permitted as a reasonable accommodation or
for purposes of accommodating a presentation, consultant or other similar
individual reason, the City Manager in his/her discretion, shall determine
whether the rules governing Remote Participation as set forth above shall
govern the timing of public comments and limitations on public speaking
and if so, shall so note on the meeting agenda.
2. Citizen Statements.
1. Individuals speaking to the Council under the heading "Citizen Statements to
Council" are limited to five (5) minutes. (NOTE: Exception to the five (5)
minutes may be made at the discretion of the Council.)
2. Individuals may address the Council only and must address items that are not
listed on the Council meeting agenda; except items listed under City Manager
or Council Member Statements shall be addressed under the heading and at
the time permitted for “Citizen Statements to Council”.
3. Statements are limited to issues that have an impact on the City of Oshkosh
and that the Common Council may address at a future meeting.
4. Statements must not include endorsements of any candidates or other
electioneering.
5. Persons are encouraged as an alternative to appearance in person to submit
written comments. Written comments may be sent via mail addressed to the
City Council, placed in the City Hall dropbox, or sent by email prior to the
scheduled meeting to council@ci.oshkosh.wi.us.
The public may, as an alternative to appearance in person, submit written
comments. Written comments may be sent via mail addressed to the City Manager,
placed in the City Hall dropbox, or sent by email to council@ci.oshkosh.wi.us prior
to the scheduled meeting. Contact information for the Council and City Manager is
available on the City website: www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
Written comments received prior to the meeting will be distributed to the Council
and made part of the public record of the meeting.
Persons requiring reasonable accommodations to these rules may contact the City
Manager’s office who shall work with the individual to provide appropriate
accommodation as necessary. Persons requesting accommodation under this
paragraph must submit such request in advance of the meeting. Requests can best
be accommodated if submitted at least 5 business days in advance of the scheduled
meeting.
Rules of Decorum
1. Adoption of Civility Pledge.
All participants in Council meetings shall conduct themselves according to the
Civility Pledge adopted by the Council on June 14, 2011 by Resolution 11-270, as
noted below:
• Pay Attention - Be Aware of Others & Sensitive to the Immediate Context
of Actions
• Listen Closely - Understand Other Points of View
• Be Inclusive - Welcome All; Don't Exclude Anyone
• Don't Gossip - Remind Others of the Importance of this Practice
• Show Respect - Honor Others (Especially in Disagreement)
• Be Agreeable - Find Opportunities to Agree
• Apologize Sincerely - Repair Damaged Relationships
• Give Constructive Comments, Suggestions & Feedback - No Personal
Attacks (Focus on Issues)
• Accept Responsibility - Don't Shift Blame; Share Disagreements Publicly
2. General Rule of Decorum.
No person shall personally attack a council member, city official, city employee
or any other person. For purposes of this section personal attacks shall include
comments directed at a particular person or persons which pertain to any matter
that is unrelated to the performance of official duties or the conduct of city
business, are threatening, slanderous, defamatory or obscene or are of such a
nature that the comments disrupt the meeting or cause a disturbance. No person
shall make irrelevant, unduly repetitious, offensive, threatening, slanderous,
defamatory, or obscene remarks or act in such a manner as to disrupt or disturb
the orderly conduct of any meeting, including handclapping, stomping of feet,
whistling, shouting or other demonstrations. Any person violating this provision
shall be called to order by the Mayor. If the conduct continues, the Mayor may
order the person removed and the Council may make a fact finding whether such
behavior was outside the scope and content of the council rules and, if applicable,
whether the behavior was of a character to cause a breach of the peace.
III. Rules pertaining to Duties of the Deputy Mayor
The Deputy Mayor shall be responsible for ensuring that the annual evaluation of
the City Manager is accomplished and the goals for the City Manager are developed
and approved annually.
TO :T O :Members of the Common Council
FRO M :FRO M :Matt Mugerauer, Mayor
D A TE :D A T E :April 16, 2024
SUB JEC T:SUB JEC T :Res 24-192 Approve Appointments to Board of Review
B A C KGRO UN DBACKGROUND
In accordance with Section 2-11(I) of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code, the Mayor shall have the
authority to appoint, subject to Council approval, members to the various Boards and Commissions
within the City. As vacancies to the City's Boards and Commissions currently exist, the Mayor makes the
appointments listed below for consideration by the Common Council.
REC O M M E N D A TI ONRECOMMENDATION
The Mayor recommends that the Common Council approve the appointment listed below:
B oa r d of Re vie wBoard of Re vie w
Beth Osowski, reappointed to Seat 1, term ending April 30, 2029
Michael Ford, appointed to Seat 2, term ending April 30, 2029
A t t a chment sAttachments
RES 24-192
BOR_Ford Michael_2024 04
4/16/2024 24-192 RESOLUTION
CARRIED 7-0
PURPOSE: APPROVE APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
BOARD OF REVIEW
INITIATED BY : MAYOR MATT MUGERAUER
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 2-11(I) of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code, the Mayor shall have
the authority to appoint, subject to Council approval, members to the various Boards and Commissions
within the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh that the appointments to
the various boards are made by Mayor Matt Mugerauer, as listed below, and are hereby approved.
Board of Review
Beth Osowski, reappointed to Seat 1, term ending April 30, 2029
Michael Ford, appointed to Seat 2, term ending April 30, 2029
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these appointments are effective as of May 1, 2024.
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Zuercher, Kami
From:City of Oshkosh Board/Commission Background Questionnaire
<DoNotReply@oshkoshwi.gov>
Sent:Friday, April 12, 2024 8:30 AM
To:Zuercher, Kami
Subject:City of Oshkosh Board/Commission Background Questionnaire
City of Oshkosh Board/Commission Background Questionnaire
Date:4/12/2024 8:30:06 AM
Board/Commission Board of Review
Name (Last, First, Middle)
Address
City State Zip
Michael Ford
1628 White Swan Drive
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Employer
Occupation:
UW Oshkosh
Professor of Public Administration
18 Years of Age or Older Yes
Home Phone 414-803-2162
Business Phone 414-803-2162
Email Address fordm@uwosh.edu
Cell Phone 414-803-2162
Currently reside/live within the Oshkosh City
Limits? Yes
Number of Years: 10
Education: PhD Urban Studies: UW Milwaukee MA Political Science: UW
Milwaukee BA Political Science: Marquette University
Do you have any relatives in the service of any
department of the City of Oshkosh? (Yes/No): No
List name, department and relationship:
List any potential conflicts of interest:
My employment with UW Oshkosh and position as a board
member for Clarity Care Inc. in the event something impacting
either organization came to the board of review.
List City boards, commissions or committees on which you have served: Years:
Plan Commission 6
Common Council 4
Long Range Finance 3
2
Committee on Aging 2
What previous education, experience, training, or
other special qualification from your background
do you feel qualifies you for the position(s) you
are interested in?
I am a professor of public administration and the director of the
Whitburn Center for Governance and Policy Research. In both of
those positions I work on local government fiscal and planning
issues directly relevant to the board of review. I also have
extensive experience with municipal finance issues in various
positions over my career.
If selected, how would you work towards
bettering the community through service on the
Board/Commission?
If selected I would serve as an impartial voice working to ensure
decisions are made in a transparent, logical, and legally
defensible manner.
SUB JEC T:SUB JEC T :2024 Calendar Dates for 2025 Budget Preparation
D A TE :D A T E :April 16, 2024
A t t a chment sAttachments
2025 Budget Prep Calendar
April 12 Finance Office to distribute CIP Instructions and Request Forms (Department Heads to
coordinate with committees for their potential input)
13 Deadline to submit CIP Request Forms to Finance Office
13-31 Finance Office to assemble 2025-2034 Preliminary CIP for Internal Meetings
3-6 Internal Meetings - Review of Preliminary CIP (Dept Heads / City Manager / Finance Dir)
10-24 Finance Office to implement CIP Revisions as discussed in internal meetings
25 Finance Office to deliver Proposed CIP to City Manager
25-28 Finance Office to establish 2025 Preliminary Budget Assumptions and estimated Personnel
Costs (2024 Year End Projections and 2025 Proposed Amounts)
26 Council Workshop #1 - Capital Improvement Plan
1-19 (continued from June) Finance Office to establish 2025 Preliminary Budget Assumptions and
estimated Personnel Costs (2024 Year End Projections and 2025 Proposed Amounts)
8-12 Operations Budget Training video released in this timeframe
17 Finance Office to distribute Operations Budget Instructions and Templates
9 Deadline to submit Preliminary Operations Budgets to Finance Office
16 Departments enter Operations Budgets in ClearGov on or before this day
20 Plan Commission to review CIP
16-30 Finance Office to assemble Prelim. Budget Documents and meet individually w/ Departments
27 City Council to Approve the Capital Improvement Plan
28 Council Workshop #2 - 2025 Early Projections and Direction on Priorities from Council
6 Local Revenues Estimated
9-20 Internal Meetings - Review of Preliminary Operations Budgets (Department Heads / City
Manager / Finance Director)
20-30 Finance Office to implement Operating Budget Revisions as discussed in meetings
1-4 Finance Office to receive State Revenue Information / Finalize Proposed Budget
11 Finance Office to deliver Proposed Operations Budget to City Manager
18 Notice of Public Hearing for Budget is published in Oshkosh Northwestern (Oct. 16 in Herald)
18 Proposed Operations Budget delivered to Council
28 Council Workshop #3 - All Day Department Review
29 Council Workshop #4 - All Day Department Review
1 Budget Amendment Draft I
6 Public Hearing at 6pm
6 Council Workshop #5 (if necessary)
8 Budget Amendment Draft II
12 City Council to Adopt the 2025 Operations Budget
4/10/2024
August
September
October
November
*Above dates for budget activities are tentative at this time. Any substantial variations will be identified as
soon as they are known.
July
2025 Budget Prep Calendar
May
June
SUB JEC T:SUB JEC T :Council Portrait - April 23rd, 5:00 p.m.
D A TE :D A T E :April 16, 2024
There a r e no a t t a chment s or a d d it iona l infor ma t ion for t his it em. T her e a r e no a t t a chment s or a d d it iona l info r ma t ion fo r t his it em .
SUB JEC T:SUB JEC T :Council Discussion, Direction to City Manager & Future Agenda Items
D A TE :D A T E :April 16, 2024
Future Workshops
A. Undergrounding Utilities (Stephenson/Buelow)
B. Housing (Stephenson)