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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PCC ROCEEDINGS OF THE OMMON OUNCIL CO, W ITY OF SHKOSHISCONSIN REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, December 14, 2004, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. Mayor Harris presided. PRESENT: Council Members Brian Poeschl, Paul Esslinger, Frank Tower, Shirley Mattox, William Castle, Burk Tower 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 Poeschl read the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Hannah Dudenas and Clare McDonald from St. Francis Cabrini Elementary School; and, Will Hable and Taylor O’Neill from Lourdes High School. Consent Agenda The minutes of the November 23, 2004 meeting were presented as written. The Report of the City Manager was read. The bills were presented in the amount of $ 4,933,334.67. The Report of the City Clerk was read. Res 04-443Approve Grand Opera House Lease Agreement Joseph Ferlo, 2710 Bowen Street, thanked the Council on behalf of the Grand Opera House Foundation for the opportunity to manage the facility. He explained the programs were going to be improved and there would be more information to the community on the upcoming events. Res 04-444Approve Proposal for Engineering Design Services / Storm Water Improvements / Harrison Street & Murdock Avenue Area Res 04-445Authorize Arcview-GIS System Training / Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Grant / Parks Department 1 Proceedings of the Common Council –December 14, 2004 Council Member Esslinger questioned the benefit of mapping the trees. Mr. Wollangk responded. Council Member Mattox explained the GIS System was a way to prove for insurance purposes how many trees the City has in case they were ever ruined in a storm. Res 04-446Approve Agreement With State Of Wisconsin Department of Health & Family Services / Division of Public Health / Consolidated Contract Res 04-447Accept Easements: a) Osborn Avenue b) 206 Guenther Street th c) W. 9 Avenue & S. Westhaven Drive Res 04-448Approve Ambulance Rates Res 04-449Establish Qualifications for Towing Services Council Member Mattox questioned how many companies were on the list and how often the list was reviewed. Police Chief Erickson responded. Res 04-450Award Bids / Chemicals for Water Treatment & Wastewater Plants for 2005 (Various) Mayor Harris questioned why the price of chlorine has increased. Mr. Patek responded. Res 04-451Award Bid / Refuse Removal for UWO (Onyx Waste Services, Omro, $64,911.00) Council Member Mattox questioned why the City was the go between for UWO services. Mr. Patek responded. Res 04-452Award Bid / Service Body for Electrical Division (Casper Truck Service, Appleton, $40,684.00) Res 04-453Disallow Claim / Seckar Anderson 2 Res 04-454Disallow Claim / Kriegel Proceedings of the Common Council –December 14, 2004 Res 04-455Disallow Claim / Landmark Ltd. III Res 04-456Approve Miscellaneous Licenses MOTION:ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA (Castle; second, F. Tower) CARRIED:Ayes (7) Poeschl, Esslinger, F. Tower, Mattox, Castle, B. Tower, Harris Public Agenda Discussion Resolution 04-459Waive Bids; Award Contract; Approve Fund Transfer / Riverside Park Restrooms th Kevin Carroll, 681 W. 5 Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding waiving the bids. Ron Abitz, 1125 Canterbury Drive, commended the donor of the million-dollar gift for Riverside Park. He expressed his concerns regarding the general fund. Cheryl Hentz, 701 Frederick Street, requested that the bids not be waived. She urged the Council to use the bid process. She stated there was number of contractors that were capable of doing this project. Brian Bain, 2573 W. Waukau Avenue, stated he supported waiving the bids. He urged Council not to delay the progress. Melanie Bloechl, 2388 Abbey Avenue, stated the taxpayers deserve the bidding process to be followed. She questioned raising taxes on one hand and then spending taxpayer money on the other. Action Taken on Ordinances and Resolutions Ordinance 04-457Approve Traffic Regulations MOTION:ADOPT (F. Tower; second, Esslinger) CARRIED:Ayes (7) Poeschl, Esslinger, F. Tower, Mattox, Castle, B. Tower, Harris Ordinance 04-458Approve Voluntary Attachment / Wittman Field Tower FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES 3 Proceedings of the Common Council –December 14, 2004 Resolution 04-459Waive Bids; Award Contract; Approve Fund Transfer / Riverside Park Restrooms MOTION:ADOPT (F. Tower; second, Esslinger) CARRIED:Ayes (5) F. Tower, Mattox, Castle, B. Tower, Harris; Noes (2) Poeschl, Esslinger Council Member Esslinger explained the bidding process. He read a letter from a local architect that offered to review the plans. He stated he did not support the waiving of bids. Council Member Poeschl stated this was not the right way of doing business. Council Member Castle questioned the original bidding process. Jackson Kinney, Director of Community Development responded. Mayor Harris stated Mr. Martini from CR Meyer has put a lot of time and money of his own into this project. He questioned if new bids were taken what would the delay be. Council Member Mattox questioned if STS Consultants suggested the design. Mr. Wollangk and Mr. Kinney responded. Council Member B. Tower stated this would complete this phase but there would future phases to follow. Citizen Statements Dan Lynch, 310 S. Eagle Street, expressed his concerns regarding various smoking issues. He suggested Council ban smoking in all work places. Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, stated his concerns regarding tax increases and city spending. Gordon Doule, 1225 Summit Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding road rage in the community. Bill Wyman, 1373 Waugoo Avenue, gave an explanation of Progress Oshkosh and encouraged citizens to join. th Kevin Carroll, 681 W. 5 Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding parking for the 4 amphitheater. He stated he would like to see an anonymous donor sponsor a water park. Proceedings of the Common Council –December 14, 2004 Council Member Statements Council Member Esslinger thanked David Leach for his time and for the donation. He stated there was an article in the local paper thanking the donator of the million dollars but forgot to thank the taxpayers for their portion. He reminded citizens that the donation would not complete the project. Council Member Mattox questioned if Mr. Carroll’s flooding issue could be looked at. She th stated the museum would be having a fund raising concert on December 17. She reminded citizens to be responsible for their pets and to remember to give enough time to citizens when they are crossing the streets. She stated there would be a celebration on th December 18 to celebrate the Hmong New Year. Council Member B. Tower thanked donors and taxpayers for their part in the amphitheater project. He stated it was important to have public and private partnerships to accomplish projects. Mayor Harris stated the Business Improvement District was a small group in the downtown area that joins together and raises funds to help stimulate that area. He stated there was grants and scholarships available through this group. He encouraged citizens to join together with neighbors and friends to enjoy the Celebration of Lights. Whatever Else is Pertinent or for the Good of the City Mr. Wollangk stated the December 28, 2004 meeting would be held at the normal time. There was no other business before the Council. MOTION:ADJOURN (Castle; second, F. Tower) CARRIED:VOICE VOTE The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m. PAMELA R. UBRIG CITY CLERK 5