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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesPROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN OlHKOlH ON THE WATER REGULAR MEETING held Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. Mayor Tower presided. PRESENT: Council Members Paul Esslinger, Burk Tower, Jessica King, Tony Palmeri, Dennis McHugh, Bryan Bain and Frank Tower ALSO PRESENT: John Fitzpatrick, Acting City Manager, Pamela Ubrig, City Clerk, Lynn Lorenson, Assistant City Attorney and David Patek, Director of Public Works Council Member Esslinger read the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Seamus McDermott, Stefan Pung and Jake Thon from Green Meadow Elementary School; and, Diondre Thon from Lakeside Elementary School. Public Hearing The Mayor ordered the following Public Hearing: Resolution 08-01 Amended Final Resolution -Sidewalk Repair & Concrete Driveway Approaches /Jefferson Street There were no appearances and the Public Hearing was CLOSED. MOTION: ADOPT (Bain; second, Esslinger) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Esslinger, Tower, King, Palmeri, McHugh, Bain, Mayor Tower Consent Agenda The minutes of the December 11, 2007 meeting were approved as presented. The Report of the Acting City Manager was read. Council Member Palmeri questioned the emergency declaration process and he asked various questions related to Item #2, Declare End To Emergency. He asked various questions related to Item #9, Sawdust Days. He relayed concerns expressed by Tina Haffeman and other citizens. He expressed interest in the development of a special events policy. Council Member Bain asked that information related to the February Parks Board Meeting be included in council packets. 1 Proceedings of the Common Council -January 8, 2008 Ms Lorenson explained that a memo related to the initial emergency declaration had been issued by former City Attorney Kraft. She explained that the issue related to a bid waiver. She explained that in the future event of an emergency further effort would be made to contact the Council. Mr. Patek explained that the emergency declaration was noted in the weekly newsletter. He explained the necessity of the repairs. Mr. Fitzpatrick suggested that questions related to Sawdust Days that were not addressed at the meeting could be followed up at a Parks Board Meeting. He explained that the City was aware of issues involved with the many festivals within the City and he explained that dialogue related to the events was always welcome. Mayor Tower expressed interest in a public forum to discuss concerns related to Sawdust Days. He explained that the February Parks Board Meeting could address questions and concerns and he explained that he had intended to make a formal announcement at the next Council Meeting. Tom Stephany, Director of Parks, explained that he had met with Ms Haffeman to address her concerns. Ellen Schmidt, 4303 Swallow Banks, answered questions related to Sawdust Days. She explained that private security would be provided. The bills were presented in the amount of $7,332,130.94 The Report of the City Clerk was read. Resolution 08-02 Grant Conditional Use Permit / 1010 West 20t" Avenue Resolution 08-03 Approve Change Order No. 1 /Public Works Contract No. 07-06 (Fischer- Ulman Construction Inc., $65,529.88) Council Member King questioned the necessity for the increase. Mr. Patek explained the process of payment to the contractor was followed by an assessment to the property owner. He explained that there was no additional cost to the city. Resolution 08-04 Approve Municipal Flood Control Grant Application Resolution 08-05 Approve Submittal of Grant Application to State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for Aquatic Invasive Species Control in Miller's Bay Resolution 08-06 Approve Memorandum of Understanding with East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission 2 Proceedings of the Common Council -January 8, 2008 Council Member Tower questioned the education program. Mr. Patek explained possible opportunities in which to advertise the need to address the quality of storm water. He explained that the objective was for public education and outreach. Resolution 08-07 Waive Bids -Purchase Microsoft Licenses (CDW Government Inc., $48, 997.78) Resolution 08-08 Award Bid for Road Materials for 2008 (Various) Resolution 08-09 Establish Bridge Dedication Committee & Appoint Membership Resolution 08-10 Approve Acting City Manger's Pay Council Member Bain thanked Mr. Fitzpatrick for taking on the additional responsibility. Resolution 08-11 Approve Amended Agreement with AT&T /Anchorage Basin Project ($30, 525.00) Resolution 08-12 Disallow Claim / Schultz Resolution 08-13 Approve Appointment -East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission Resolution 08-14 Approve Miscellaneous Licenses MOTION: ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING ITEM #9 ON THE MANANGERS REPORT /SAWDUST DAYS (Palmeri; second, McHugh) CARRIED: Ayes (7) Esslinger, Tower, King, Palmeri, McHugh, Bain, Mayor Tower City Manager's Report -Request #9 /Sawdust Days MOTION: ADOPT (Bain; second, Esslinger) CARRIED: Ayes (6) Tower, King, Palmeri, McHugh, Bain, Mayor Tower Present (1) Esslinger Council Member Esslinger explained he would vote present due to his employer's involvement. Action Taken on Ordinances and Resolutions Ordinance 08-15 Approve Traffic Regulations FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES 3 Proceedings of the Common Council -January 8, 2008 Ordinance 08-16 Approve Parking Regulations FIRST READING; LAID OVER UNDER THE RULES Citizen Statements Ken Bender, 806 Oak Street, expressed various concerns. Council Member Statements Mayor Tower reviewed proposed workshops. Council Member Palmeri explained that the "Institute for Wisconsin's Future" created a report titled Wisconsin's Revenue Gap and he explained that they provided workshops for local governments to explain the revenue gap and the effects. He explained that if the presented information was valuable the Council could endorse a related legislature bill. Whatever Else is Pertinent or for the Good of the City Mr. Fitzpatrick shared a memo received from the Omro/Rushford Volunteer Fire Department that expressed appreciation for the professionalism of the Oshkosh Paramedics and EMS services. MOTION: ADJOURN (Esslinger; second, McHugh) CARRIED: VOICE VOTE The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. PAMELA R. UBRIG CITY CLERK 4