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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 January 3, 2007 Meeting
Meeting commenced at 2:04 PM.
Present:Allyn Dannhoff, Phil Baeten Pete LeCompte, Keith Decker, Tom Karrels, Cal
Watters, Kevin Benner, Adam Krause, Brian Noe, Sandra Weitz
Absent:John Hazelberg, Bill Warren
REVIEW MINUTES OF October 4, 2006
The minutes were approved.
FALL NEWSLETTER TOPICS
Discussion on the newsletter consisted of, having good articles and illustrations. Also make sure
it is being sent to the designers as well.
POLICY/PROCEDURE AMENDMENTS – REVIEW
The fee for a Temporary Occupancy Permit is as follows, $50.00 a month with a $100.00
minimum. You may re-apply for the Temporary Occupancy as many times as you need to, not to
exceed the time of the permit.
Allyn will let Jackson Kinney know that there are no concerns with the proposed amendments
and our office will let you know via e-mail when the proposed changes have been made.
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE LICENSE AND PERMIT PROGRAM
Kevin is looking for ways to get the industries in the area to comply.
Discussion on ways to bring the industries in the area up to date with having proper licensed staff
doing electrical work and or hiring licensed contractors to take out permits to do the work.
Suggestion was to send out a packet to remind them of the codes and requirements.
DISCUSS/REVIEW ISSUES/CONCERNS COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE AWARE OF
Cal Watters brought up the credentials. Make sure that the inspectors are carding the contractors
to make sure they are up to date with their continuing education so credentials are current.
Pete LeCompte brought up Lowes Home Improvements and when they are coming to Oshkosh.
Allyn stated he had heard that they did not want to open until the new road is complete, but
advised to check with Planning for more information.
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Phil Baeten brought up the new contractor continuing education certification issues that are on the
State of Wisconsin website. Allyn believes that will be effective in 2008.
Tom Karrels brought up why complete sets of calcs are required for remodeling. Tom discussed
a current project he is working on. Allyn suggests calling the inspector and discussing with them
the issues at hand first.
TOPICS SUGGESTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING
Allyn brought up the efforts to possibly change the fee schedule to base it on something other that
a value basis.
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 3:02 pm.
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