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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 April 2, 2008 Meeting
Present: Allyn Dannhoff, Jason Geffers, Keith Decker, Tom Karrels, Tony Koch (for Pete LeCompte),
Jeff Rasmussen, Dan Shea, Bill Warren
Absent: Mike Mathy
Meeting commenced at 2:02 PM
Review Minutes of January 1, 2008
The minutes were approved, no concerns or changes noted.
Article Suggestions for Spring Newsletter
Allyn enclosed a list of the topics that are going to be in the spring newsletter in the packets sent out. Allyn
asked if anyone had any other ideas for newsletter articles. A few members had some ideas which included,
Emergency Lighting, Code Changes and links to Safety & Buildings website, State Plumbing forfeiture rules,
Rules for tracer wire and marker balls. Allyn also reminded the members that anyone interested in getting the
Newsletter by e-mail can receive it by going to our Web Site subscription service and listing their e-mail
address.
Permit Fee Increases
Allyn asked for input and insight on potential fee increases. He explained the present fee structure has been in
place since July, 2006 and his intentions would be to propose adjustments for a January 1, 2009 implementation
date. Various comments, suggestions and ideas were brought forth. Some liked the concept of using square
footage fees while others like the simplicity of the present fee structure. One suggestion involved eliminating
the fee for replacement plumbing fixtures. Allyn reminded the committee that getting rid of fees in one area
would likely result in increases in other areas. Allyn advised he will take into consideration all input when
developing a proposal which is intended to be ready for the Committee to comment on in the July meeting.
Review Miscellaneous Policy / Procedure Drafts –
No time for discussion.
Discuss/review issues/concerns committee members are aware of
A few committee members voiced their opinions about the contractors not getting the proper permits for doing
work. Allyn ensured the office was making all efforts to gain compliance (send out notices) when we see work
being done without permits. The committee members suggested contacting the Northwestern about running
articles on permit requirements and the purpose of the various rules and regulations. They also had an idea of
putting something in the annual calendar put out by the City of Oshkosh. Allyn said he will look into these
suggestions.
Suggestions for future meetings
– No time for discussion.
Meeting adjourned at 3:45 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sandra Steinike