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City of Oshkosh
Division of Inspection Services
PO Box 1130
Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130
(920) 236-5050 (920) 236-5084 FAX
Advisory Committee on Inspection Services
Summary of August 13, 2008 Meeting
Present: Allyn Dannhoff, Jason Geffers, Keith Decker, Tom Karrels, Tony Koch (for Pete LeCompte),
Dan Shea, Bill Warren
Absent: Mike Mathy and Jeff Rasmussen
Meeting commenced at 2:00 PM
Review Minutes of April 2, 2008
The minutes were approved, no concerns or changes noted.
AAV (air admittance valves) results
Allyn had our Plumbing Inspection Rich Wood give the Committee Members an update on the test results and
current court case regarding the air admittance valves. Allyn also handed out a “MEMO” from Paul Wolf,
Plumbing Inspector, regarding the test failures of the AAV’s and Studor Vents that he had witnessed from the
Fall of 2007 thru August 2008. We are advocating testing the AAV’s before they are installed. The
Committee will be updated as the court case proceeds.
Article Suggestions for Spring Newsletter
No time for discussion, but Allyn asked the Members to please send him any suggestions they might have.
Division Handbook Policy-Procedure Additions
Allyn handed out the Additions to the Division Handbook. Several additions to the Permit & Plan Review
Related and Occupancy Related.New members Jason Geffers and Dan Shea were given a new handbook and
other members were given a full replacement set.
Permit Fee Increases
Allyn handed out the Memo and Fee Comparisons he had sent to Jackson Kinney with suggestions for fee
adjustments in 2009. Allyn will be meeting with Mike Mathy, WHBA, and the Government Affairs Committee
to discuss the fees increase necessary to cover the expenses for the Inspection Services Division. He explained
that fees are generally increased every 2 to 2 ½ years. He explained the present fee structure has been in place
since July, 2006 and is proposing adjustments for a January 1, 2009 implementation date.
Review upcoming Committee Member Appointments
Allyn asked the members to keep in mind names of anyone they think would be willing to be a Member of the
Advisory Committee, as there are 4 Members who’s term expires 12/31/08.
Discuss/review issues/concerns committee members are aware of
No time for discussion.
Suggestions for future meetings
– No time for discussion.
Meeting adjourned at 3:20 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Ann Stephenson