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ROCEEDINGS OF THE OMMON OUNCIL
C O, W
ITY OF SHKOSH ISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers,
City Hall.
Mayor Castle presided.
PRESENT: Council Members Burk Tower, Shirley Mattox, Meredith Scheuermann, Dennis
McHugh, Bryan Bain, Paul Esslinger, and William Castle
ALSO PRESENT: Richard Wollangk, City Manager, Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk, Warren
Kraft, City Attorney and David Patek, Director of Public Works
Council Member Tower read the Invocation.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Tower.
Dan Thompson, representing the League of Municipalities presented an award to Senator
Carol Roessler for her services over the years.
Senator Roessler expressed her appreciation.
Consent Agenda
The minutes of the June 27, 2006 meeting were presented as written.
The Report of the City Manager was read.
The bills were presented in the amount of $4,639,829.95.
The Report of the City Clerk was read.
Resolution 06-223Award Bid – Video Surveillance & Recording System / Oshkosh
Transit System (Digital Recorders, North Carolina, $107,275.77)
Tony Palmeri, 212 W. Parkway Avenue, explained part of the funds would be paid by a grant
and the remaining cost would be from taxpayer dollars. He urged Council not to support the
resolution.
Council Member Bain questioned why surveillance cameras were being requested and if
other communities used them. He questioned if there was a timeline for purchasing the
equipment.
Council Member Mattox questioned why there was only one company that bid the project.
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Mr. Huddleston, Director of Transit, responded.
Resolution 06-224Award Bid – Public Works Contract No. 06-02 / Pumping Station
Upgrades (August Winter & Sons, Appleton, $757,835.00)
Resolution 06-225Approve Proposal / Engineering Construction Service / Upgrades to
Various Water Treatment Pumping Stations
Council Member McHugh questioned if the City could hire a part-time engineer instead of
paying a consulting firm.
Council Member Tower questioned what the fee would cover.
Mr. Patek responded.
Resolution 06-226Approve Amended Agreement with AT&T / Anchorage Basin Project
Council Member Mattox had various questions regarding the culvert on Harrison Street
and how long the street would be closed.
Mr. Patek responded.
Resolution 06-227 Approve Final Resolution Vacating Portion of Marion Road at
Jackson Street
Resolution 06-228Approve Agreement with Winnebago County / Facilitate Purchase of
Handicapped Accessible Voting Equipment
Tony Palmeri, 212 W. Parkway Avenue, urged Council to lay over the agreement and
have a public hearing on all the touch screen voting equipment certified by the state.
Resolution 06-229Disallow Claim / Brzostowski
Resolution 06-230Approve Miscellaneous Licenses
MOTION:ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA (McHugh; second, Scheuermann)
MOTION:AMEND CITY MANAGER’S REPORT – REQUEST #2 / BLOCK
PARTY FROM MIDNIGHT TO 11:00 P.M. (Mattox; second, Bain)
CARRIED:Ayes (5) Tower, Mattox, Scheuermann, McHugh, Bain;
Noes (2) Esslinger, Castle
Council Member Bain questioned if there was a time limit for block parties and if the city
had a noise ordinance.
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Council Member Tower explained there was a form available for block party requests and
Council had the option to approve an extended time if requested.
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Council Member Mattox stated it was not appropriate to have a block party until midnight.
Mr. Wollangk and Mr. Kraft responded.
VOTE ON CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING RESOLUTIONS 06-223 AND 06-225
CARRIED:Ayes (7) Tower, Mattox, Scheuermann, McHugh, Bain, Esslinger,
Castle
Resolution 06-223Award Bid – Video Surveillance & Recording System / Oshkosh
Transit System (Digital Recorders, North Carolina, $107,275.77)
MOTION:ADOPT (McHugh; second, Bain)
MOTION:LAYOVER UNTIL JULY 25, 2006 COUNCIL MEETING (Bain; no
second)
LOST:LACK OF SECOND
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT:
CARRIED:Ayes (6) Tower, Mattox, Scheuermann, McHugh, Esslinger, Castle;
Noes (1) Bain
Council Member Bain explained the cameras were a good idea but he would like more
information before making a decision.
Council Member McHugh explained there were disobedient students and the cameras
would help with behavior issues.
Resolution 06-225Approve Proposal / Engineering Construction Service / Upgrades to
Various Water Treatment Pumping Stations
MOTION:ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Bain)
CARRIED:Ayes (6) Tower, Mattox, Scheuermann, Bain, Esslinger, Castle;
Noes (1) McHugh
Council Member Bain questioned if the position was hired out what would be the cost
for salary and benefits.
Mayor Castle explained the position would be hard to fill knowing it was only a
temporary position.
Council Member McHugh stated he was confident the city could find someone to fill
the position on a temporary basis.
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Mr. Patek responded.
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Public Agenda Discussion
Resolution 06-234Approve Fencing / Murdock Avenue Detention Pond
Andy Dumke, 2030 Menominee Drive, explained there were other water areas in the
community that should be looked at prior to the retention pond for fencing.
Action Taken on Ordinances and Resolutions
Ordinance 06-231 Approve Traffic Regulations
MOTION:ADOPT (Esslinger; second, McHugh)
CARRIED:Ayes (7) Tower, Mattox, Scheuermann, McHugh, Bain, Esslinger,
Castle
Ordinance 06-232 Amend Liability Insurance Provisions / Taxicab Licensing
FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES
Resolution 06-233Award Bid / Roofing Work / Approve Change Order No. 1 / Riverside
Cemetery (Various)
MOTION:ADOPT (Esslinger; second, Bain)
CARRIED:Ayes (6) Tower, Mattox, Scheuermann, Bain, Esslinger, Castle;
Noes (1) McHugh
Council Member McHugh stated the project would be expensive and questioned why repair
the outside when the inside needed restoration.
Council Member Bain asked staff various questions pertaining to the improvements.
Council Member Esslinger asked various questions regarding the roof replacement. He
stated the building was not currently used but had potential use in the future. He explained
he would like the current tiles sold as a fundraiser. He questioned if there was a time frame
to start the project.
Council Member Scheuermann questioned when the roof was repaired would the chapel be
ready for rental. She questioned if staff would perform the interior improvements and if there
were grants available to help cover the cost.
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Bill Sturm, City Forester, responded.
Resolution 06-234Approve Fencing / Murdock Avenue Detention Pond
MOTION:ADOPT (McHugh; second, Esslinger)
LOST:Ayes (1) McHugh;
Noes (6) Tower, Mattox, Scheuermann, Bain, Esslinger, Castle
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Council Member McHugh explained the retention pond was not the same as the lagoon, river,
or lake. He expressed his concerns with safety during the winter. He questioned why
swimming pools were required to have fencing.
Mr. Wollangk responded.
Council Member Tower stated he had not seen children in the area of the retention pond.
He explained there were other locations in the near area that had safety concerns and
there were no fences surrounding those proprerties.
Council Member Esslinger explained there was a potential safety issue but stated a fence
would not keep children out.
Council Member Mattox questioned if there was a plan to landscape the area. She also
questioned recent flooding in the area.
Council Member Bain stated he was pleased there was future landscaping in the area. He
questioned the sloping in the retention pond. He stated he would not support the resolution.
Mr. Patek responded.
Citizen Statements
Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, explained other communities had more handicap accessible
ramps than Oshkosh.
Dave Horst, 1022 Merritt Avenue, praised the Oshkosh Police department and urged Council
to support the nuisance ordinance.
Michelle Pennewell, N2079 Majestic Pine Circle, Wautoma, reminded Council about the
upcoming election for District Attorney.
Mayor Castle reminded the audience there was no electioneering at council meetings.
Gordon Doule, 1225 Summit Avenue, expressed his various concerns in the community.
Leon Schaffer, 865 Greenfield Trail, expressed his concerns with the Mayor’s actions towards
individuals during citizen’s statements.
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Council Member Statements
Council Member Mattox stated the 2006-2007 season at the Grand would be previewed on
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July 16 at the Grand Opera House Square with “The Grand Scoop”, featuring Culver’s
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custard, and live entertainment. She explained on July 12Dan Fitzgerald, an actor from
Oshkosh, would be at the library to meet the public and that the library was having a book
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sale on July 25. She also stated at the library citizens could check out the exhibit for the
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contest “Our Town, a photographic Journey”. She stated on July 20 the winners would be
announced and the public would bid on the photos. She stated the event for girls during EAA
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called Women SOAR, was July 23 and 24 and involved parents, teachers and women who
had excelled in non-traditional careers.
Council Member Tower stated he would like individuals to express ways to improve the
community during citizen statements. He questioned if Council could approach the Business
Improvement District about removing the chair restriction in Grand Opera House Square.
Council Member McHugh questioned if chairs were restricted for specific events or all
events at Grand Opera House Square.
Council Member Bain explained he toured the Pollack Community Water Park and that it
was a great impact on the community.
Council Member Esslinger questioned if Council had the authority to allow chairs in the Grand
Opera House Square or if it needed to be approved through the Business Improvement
District. He questioned if it was appropriate for the Mayor to ask for more time for citizens
during citizen statements.
Council Member Scheuermann questioned if Council approved permission for a park facility
did the rental groups rules supercedes the city rules.
Mr. Kraft and Mr. Wollangk responded.
Whatever Else is Pertinent or for the Good of the City
Mr. Wollangk stated the Murdock and Harrison Street intersection was open but would be
closed for a week in August to work on the railroad. He reminded citizens that the 2nd
Citizen’s Academy would be in September. He stated there would be a public meeting on
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July 19 to discuss the nuisance ordinance. He also informed the public about the summer
reading program at the library and children could ride the bus free by showing their library
card.
MOTION:ADJOURN (Bain; second, McHugh)
CARRIED:VOICE VOTE
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The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
PAMELA R. UBRIG
CITY CLERK
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