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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PCC ROCEEDINGS OF THE OMMON OUNCIL CO, W ITY OF SHKOSHISCONSIN REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. Mayor Harris presided. PRESENT: Council Members William Castle, Burk Tower, Brian Poeschl, Paul Esslinger, Frank Tower, Shirley Mattox and Mark Harris ALSO PRESENT: Richard Wollangk, City Manager, Angela Koch, Deputy 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 Stefanie O’Bright from Jacob Shapiro Elementary School; and, Victoria Foraker & Garet Anderson-Lind from Oakwood Elementary School Consent Agenda The minutes of the January 25, 2005 meeting were presented as written. The Report of the City Manager was read. Hugh Carver, 1121 Merritt Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding upcoming fishing tournaments. Council Member Mattox questioned if the fishing tournaments had to be approved by the Department of Natural Resources. Council Member B. Tower stated he would like to pull the Bikers Down event from the Managers Report for further information. The bills were presented in the amount of $4,016, 989.28. The Report of the City Clerk was read. Resolution 05-25Waive Bids / Purchase Ambulances for Fire Department th Kevin Karow, 681 W. 5 Avenue, expressed his concerns with waiving the bids. 1 Hugh Carver, 1121 Merritt Avenue, stated his concerns of purchasing new ambulances. Proceedings of the Common Council –February 8, 2005 Resolution 05-26Waive Bids / Purchase Fire Station Vehicle Exhaust Removal System Hugh Carver, 1121 Merritt Avenue, questioned what an exhaust removal system was and why it was needed. Ron Abitz, 1135 Canterbury Drive, stated he does not agree with waiving the bids. Gordon Doule, 1225 Summit Avenue, stated the exhaust removal system was a good idea. Resolution 05-27Intent to Exercise Extraterritorial Zoning Jurisdiction in the Town of Algoma and Specifying the Geographic Jurisdiction of Such Zoning Resolution 05-28Amend Conditional Use Permit; Approve Revised Planned Development / 605 – 697 Division Street Resolution 05-29Approve Agreement with Chamco / Industrial Park Land Council Member Esslinger questioned the difference between Chamco and the Oshkosh Commercial Development Corporation. He inquired if Chamco could do both jobs for less commission. Mr. Wollangk responded. Resolution 05-30Approve Agreement with Oshkosh Commercial Development Corporation / Business Park Resolution 05-31Write off Delinquent Accounts and Uncollectibles; Cancel Outstanding Checks Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, stated he was surprised to see all the outstanding fees. Hugh Carver, 1121 Merritt Avenue, stated there should be payment arrangements for the outstanding bills. Resolution 05-32Authorize $7,395,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2005 Hugh Carver, 1121 Merritt Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding city borrowing. Resolution 05-33Authorize $2,540,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2005 2 Council Member Mattox questioned if the City Manager could give an explanation of the General Obligation Promissory Notes and where the funding is being used. Proceedings of the Common Council –February 8, 2005 Mr. Wollangk responded Resolution 05-34Disallow Claim / Fitzpatrick Resolution 05-35Approve Miscellaneous Licenses *Resolutions 05-25, 05-26, 05-29, and 05-30 were removed for separate considerations. MOTION:ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING RESOLUTIONS 05-25, 05-26, 05-29, 05-30 AND ITEM NUMBER 3, 4 AND 5 FROM THE CITY MANAGERS REPORT (Castle; second, F. Tower) CARRIED:Ayes (7) Castle, B. Tower, Poeschl, Esslinger, F. Tower, Mattox, Harris Resolution 05-25Waive Bids / Purchase Ambulances for Fire Department MOTION:ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Castle) CARRIED:Ayes (5) Castle, Esslinger, F. Tower, Mattox, Harris; Noes (2) B. Tower, Poeschl Council Member Esslinger questioned the amount of miles and ages of the current ambulances and why one company is preferred over another. Council Member B. Tower questioned why there was a bid when no bids had been requested. Council Member Mattox questioned if the financing of the ambulances is supported by the revenue of the ambulance calls. Council Member Poeschl questioned why this was being discussed when it was already approved in the Capital Improvement Program. Fire Chief Franz responded. Battalion Chief Johnson explained the history of the current ambulances. Resolution 05-26Waive Bids / Purchase Fire Station Vehicle Exhaust Removal System MOTION:ADOPT (F. Tower; second, Esslinger) CARRIED:Ayes (6) Castle, B. Tower, Esslinger, F. Tower, Mattox, Harris; Noes (1) Poeschl 3 Council Member Esslinger asked Chief Franz for further explanation of the exhaust removal system. He questioned if there were other suppliers that could be considered. Proceedings of the Common Council –February 8, 2005 Council Member Poeschl questioned the grant deadline to help fund the system. Council Member Mattox questioned if this would be installed in all the fire stations. Fire Chief Franz responded. Resolution 05-29Approve Agreement with Chamco / Industrial Park Land MOTION:ADOPT (Castle; second, Esslinger) MOTION:LAYOVER (F. Tower; second, Esslinger) LOST:Ayes (2) Poeschl, Esslinger; Noes (5) Castle, B. Tower, F. Tower, Mattox, Harris VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT: CARRIED:Ayes (7) Castle, B. Tower, Poeschl, Esslinger, F. Tower, Mattox, Harris Council Member Esslinger stated he would like to see the resolution laid over until further information was available about combining Chamco and the Oshkosh Commercial Development Corporation. Resolution 05-30Approve Agreement with Oshkosh Commercial Development Corporation / Business Park MOTION:ADOPT (Castle; second, F. Tower) CARRIED:Ayes (6) Castle, B. Tower, Poeschl, F. Tower, Mattox, Harris; Noes (1) Esslinger City Managers Report / Item Number 3 / Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit Tournament MOTION:ADOPT (F. Tower; second, Esslinger) CARRIED:Ayes (6) Castle, B. Tower, Esslinger, F. Tower, Mattox, Harris; Noes (1) Poeschl Council Member Poeschl stated he would not support the fishing tournament. Council Member Castle explained that these events bring revenue to the community. Council Member Esslinger questioned if there was a limit to the amount of fishing tournaments for the summer. 4 Council Member Mattox questioned if the tournaments pay any fees to the city for use of the park and if there is any feedback from the parks on the tournaments. Proceedings of the Common Council –February 8, 2005 Mayor Harris questioned if some events should be brought before the Parks Board for recommendations. Mr. Wollangk responded. City Managers Report / Item Number 4 / Sawdust Days MOTION:ADOPT (F. Tower; second, Esslinger) MOTION:LAYOVER (Poeschl; second, Esslinger) LOST:Ayes (1) Poeschl; Noes (6) Castle, B. Tower, Esslinger, F. Tower, Mattox, Harris VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT: CARRIED:Ayes (6) Castle, B. Tower, Esslinger, F. Tower, Mattox, Harris; Noes (1) Poeschl Council Member Poeschl expressed his concerns regarding the special waivers for Sawdust Days. He stated he would like to see their Special Class “B” license granted at the time of the approval on the Managers Report. Police Chief Erickson and Mr. Kraft responded. Council Member Esslinger stated he would support the special waivers. Council Member Castle questioned the date of the fireworks celebration. Mr. Wollangk responded. City Managers Report / Item Number 5 / Bikers Down MOTION:ADOPT (F. Tower; second, Esslinger) MOTION:LAYOVER (B. Tower; second, Castle) CARRIED:Ayes (7) Castle, B. Tower, Poeschl, Esslinger, F. Tower, Mattox, Harris Council Member B. Tower stated he would like more information regarding this event before making decision. 5 Council Member F. Tower questioned if it would be on the next Managers Report. Proceedings of the Common Council –February 8, 2005 Public Agenda Discussion Ordinance 05-38Amend Ordinance / Allow Humane Officer to Issue Citations Hugh Carver, 1121 Merritt Avenue, stated he was opposed to the position of humane officer. Action Taken on Ordinances and Resolutions Ordinance 05-36 Approve Traffic Regulations MOTION:ADOPT (F. Tower; second, Poeschl) CARRIED:Ayes (7) Castle, B. Tower, Poeschl, Esslinger, F. Tower, Mattox, Harris Ordinance 05-37Abolish Joint City / County Public Safety Building Board MOTION:ADOPT (F. Tower; second, Esslinger) CARRIED:Ayes (7) Castle, B. Tower, Poeschl, Esslinger, F. Tower, Mattox Harris Ordinance 05-38Amend Ordinance / Allow Humane Officer to Issue Citations MOTION:ADOPT (F. Tower; second, Esslinger) CARRIED:Ayes (7) Castle, B. Tower, Poeschl, Esslinger, F. Tower, Mattox Harris Council Member Tower explained the position was funded by a grant from the Oshkosh Humane Society. Ordinance 05-39Approve Interim Zoning Ordinance to Preserve Existing County Zoning within the City of Oshkosh Extraterritorial Zoning Jurisdiction in the Town of Algoma FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Ordinance 05-40Create Extraterritorial Zoning Committee FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES 6 Citizen Statements Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, expressed his concerns regarding low-income housing and tax increases. Proceedings of the Common Council –February 8, 2005 John Daggett, 717 Bowen Street, stated he wanted to inform Council Members about the Grievance Commission petition. Gordon Doule, 1225 Summit Avenue, stated various concerns in the community. Hugh Carver, 1121 Merritt Avenue, expressed his concerns about not being able to respond to the officials from the fire department. Council Member Statements Council Member Esslinger stated he remembered when Hugh Carver warned everyone years ago that the City would be in for tough times and he stated that he did not agree at the time but does now. Council Member Mattox explained the Grand Opera House is conducting a survey and th would like citizens to participate. She stated on January 18 she received a news bulletin on financially fit cities around the country and Oshkosh tied for number five based on the population. She reminded citizens that the annual report was being delivered. Mayor Harris stated if a street light was burnt out to call Wisconsin Public Service to have the light replaced. He explained the increase in the city’s bond rating will save taxpayers money. Mr. Wollangk responded. Whatever Else is Pertinent or for the Good of the City MOTION:CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION IN THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE TO DISCUSS THE STATUS PRESENT AND PERSPECTIVE FOR REGARDING THE CITY MANAGER PURSUANT TO SECTION 19.85(1)(C) OF THE WISCONSIN STATE STATUTES. (F. Tower; second, Esslinger) CARRIED:Ayes (7) Castle, B. Tower, Poeschl, Esslinger, F.Tower, Mattox Harris There was no other business before the Council. MOTION:ADJOURN (F. Tower; second, Esslinger) 7 CARRIED:VOICE VOTE The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. ANGELA G. KOCH DEPUTY CITY CLERK 8