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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, City Hall.
Mayor Harris presided.
PRESENT: Council Members Paul Esslinger, Frank Tower, Shirley Mattox, William
Castle, Burk Tower, Brian Poeschl and Mark Harris
ALSO PRESENT: Richard Wollangk, City Manager, Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk, Warren
Kraft, City Attorney and David Patek, Director of Public Works
Council Member Esslinger read the Invocation.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Brenna Bahr & Martina Kloiber from South Park
Middle School; and, Jonna Schoelbetter & Katie Hoxtell from West High School.
Mayor Harris presented an accommodation to Nathan Gallagher from the Oshkosh Police
Department to commend his service.
A proclamation was presented by Mayor Harris declaring the week of October 2nd - 9th,
2004 as "Earth Charter Community Summit Week" in the City of Oshkosh.
A proclamation was presented by Mayor Harris declaring the October 8th 2004 as "Cerebal
Palsey of Mideast Wisconsin Day" in the City of Oshkosh.
Consent Agenda
The minutes of the September 15,2004 meeting were presented as written.
The Report of the City Manager was read.
The bills were presented in the amount of $6,710,348.07.
The Report of the City Clerk was read.
Resolution 04-364
Award Bids / Van & Truck / Electrical/Sign Division (Various)
Resolution 04-365
Approve Change Order No. 1/ Public Works Contract No. 03-
16 (Fluor Brothers Construction, Decrease, $1,891.62)
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Proceedings of the Common Council-September 28, 2004
Resolution 04-366
MOTION:
CARRIED:
Approve Miscellaneous Licenses
ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA (Castle; second, F. Tower)
Ayes (7) Esslinger, F. Tower, Mattox, Castle, B. Tower,
Poeschl, Harris
Public Agenda Discussion
Resolution 04-368
Rescind Assessment / Sanitary Sewer & Water Main /
Wyoming Street
Richard Gier, 1051 W. th Avenue, explained why the assessment should be rescinded.
He stated he had no plans to sell or develop that portion of the land.
Action Taken on Ordinances and Resolutions
Ordinance 04-367
Approve Traffic Regulations
FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Resolution 04-368
MOTION:
CARRIED:
Rescind Assessment / Sanitary Sewer & Water Main /
Wyoming Street
ADOPT (F. Tower; second, Poeschl)
Ayes (5) F. Tower, Mattox, Castle, B. Tower, Harris;
Noes (2) Esslinger, Poeschl
Council Member Esslinger questioned if the land has been platted and if the lot was
buildable.
Council Member Mattox explained the layout of the property. She stated if the property
was split is would have minimal access.
Council Member Castle questioned the process after it has been voted on.
Council Member B. Tower questioned if the assessment was rescinded who would pay the
bill.
Mayor Harris stated his concerns regarding the special assessments being rescinded but
stated he would support the resolution.
Mr. Wollangk and Mr. Patek responded.
Citizen Statements
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Gordon Doule, 1225 Summit Avenue, expressed his various concerns regarding fire calls
in the community.
Proceedings of the Common Council-September 28, 2004
Dan Lynch, 310 S. Eagle Street, expressed his concerns regarding smoking.
Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, stated his concerns with improvements on Ceape Avenue.
He also expressed his concerns regarding taxes being increased and services being
eliminated.
Gary Yakes, 949 Windward Court, representing Midwest Real Estate, urged Council to
accelerate the work on the Sawyer Creek basin. He stated these improvements would
benefit the community. He stated that the City should act now when the land is available
and create the flood control area.
Council Member Statements
Council Member Mattox explained the various events taking place in the community. She
reminded citizens to follow the "Pride of the Lions" on ebay.
Council Member Esslinger questioned who is responsible for removing the debris from the
Sawyer Creek area. He stated the debris was hindering the flow of water from going down
the stream. He expressed his happiness with the "Pride of Oshkosh" project. He stated
his concerns regarding block parties and the procedures taken to grant one.
Mr. Patek and Mr. Wollangk responded.
Council Member B. Tower stated the Council should review a form for block parties.
Mayor Harris stated his concerns regarding signatures of everyone on a block party form.
He explained that there were private and public contributions to the expansion of
Riverside Park and Amphitheater.
Whatever Else is Pertinent or for the Good of the City
Mr. Wollangk stated there would be a workshop following the October 1 ih Council
meeting to discuss management proposals for the amphitheater.
There was no other business before the Council.
MOTION:
CARRIED:
ADJOURN (Castle; second, Esslinger)
VOICE VOTE
The meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
PAMELA R. UBRIG
CITY CLERK
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