HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-109MARCH 8, 2011 11 -109 ORDINANCE
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PURPOSE: APPROVE AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 6 - ANIMALS, TO
ALLOW URBAN CHICKENS IN R -1 (SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE) DISTRICT OR R -2 (TWO FAMILY RESIDENCE)
DISTRICT.
INITIATED BY: COMMON COUNCIL
BOARD OF HEALTH RECOMMENDATION: APPROVED
SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION: APPROVED
A GENERAL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH PERTAINING TO ALLOWING
CHICKENS IN THE CITY OF OSHKOSH AS PART OF CHAPTER 6 OF THE OSHKOSH
MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 6 -1 (2) DEFINITIONS; ARTICLE II. IS
RETITLED LICENSING OF ANIMALS; SECTION 6 -2 STATE STATUTES ADOPTED IS
REPEALED AND RECREATED; SECTION 6 -3 LICENSE REQUIRED AMENDED TO ADD
(D); SECTION 6 -4 LICENSE FEES REPEALED AND RECREATED; SECTION 6 -5 STATE
STATUTES ADOPTED IS AMENDED TO ADD WIS. STAT. 95.51; SECTION 6- 6(A)(1)
ANIMALS, FOWL, AND INSECTS NOT PERMITTED IN CITY REPEALED AND
RECREATED; SECTION 6 -7 (C), (J) AND (K) CRUELTY TO ANIMALS REPEALED AND
RECREATED; SECTION 6 -8 RETITLED LIMIT NUMBER OF ANIMALS AND 6 -8 (C)
RECREATED AND FORMER (C) BECOMES (D); SECTION 6 -12 RETITLED ANIMAL
NOISE.
The Common Council of the City of Oshkosh does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. That Chapter 6, Animals, Section 6 -1 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code
pertaining to Definitions is hereby amended to add the following (2) and renumbered
thereafter:
(2) Chicken shall mean hens or pullets.
SECTION 2. That Chapter 6, Animals, the title of Article II of the Oshkosh Municipal
Code pertaining to Licensing of Dogs and Cats is hereby repealed and recreated to read
as follows:
Article II. LICENSING OF ANIMALS
SECTION 3. That Chapter 6, Animals, Section 6 -2 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code
pertaining to State Statutes Adopted is hereby repealed and recreated to read as follows:
SECTION 6 -2 STATE STATUTES ADOPTED
The rules and regulations pertaining to licensing, specifically Sections 174.001, 174.05,
174.053, 174.054, 174.055, 174.07 and 95.51 Wisconsin Statutes and Chapter ATCP 17,
Wisconsin Administrative Code, together with any future additions, deletions or
supplements thereto, are herewith incorporated as part of this Chapter and shall be
enforced with the same force and effect as though set forth in full herein. Providing,
however, that where such rules and regulations are less stringent than other provisions
found in this Code, the provisions of this Code shall apply. The rules and regulations
pertaining to licensing shall apply also to cats and chickens within the city of Oshkosh.
SECTION 4. That Chapter 6, Animals, Section 6 -3 License Required of the
Oshkosh Municipal Code pertaining to License; Required is hereby amended to add (D) to
read as follows:
(D) No person shall keep or maintain any chicken within the city limits prior to obtaining
an annual license from the City and registration with the State. The City license
year shall commence on January 1 of each year and licenses shall expire on
December 31 of that year. The license and any associated fee is to keep chickens
and not per chicken. Prior to licensing by the City, the owner must provide proof of
State Livestock Registration.
SECTION 5. That Chapter 6, Animals, Section 6 -4 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code
pertaining to License; Fees is hereby repealed and recreated to read as follows:
SECTION 6 -4 LICENSE; FEES
Every owner of a dog or cat shall pay the City Treasurer prior to January 1 of each year,
the sum of Five Dollars ($5.00) for each dog or cat, except that the fee shall be Twelve
Dollars ($12.00) for each unneutered male dog or cat or unspayed female dog or cat.
Every owner of a chicken shall pay the City Treasurer prior to January 1 of each year, the
sum of Ten dollars ($10.00) for a chicken license.
In the event such license fee is not paid prior to April 1 or within 30 days of acquiring
ownership of a licensable dog or cat or chicken, or if the owner failed to obtain a license on
or before the date the dog or cat reached licensable age, an additional fee of Seven
Dollars ($7.00) shall be assessed and collected.
SECTION 6. That Chapter 6, Animals, Section 6 -5 - State Statutes Adopted, of the
Oshkosh Municipal Code pertaining to State Statutes Adopted, is amended to add Wis.
Stat. 95.51 Livestock Premises Registration and the last paragraph is hereby amended to
read as follows:
The rules and regulations pertaining to licensing, impoundment, running at large
and untagged, and rabies control shall apply also to cats and chickens within the
city of Oshkosh.
SECTION 7. That Chapter 6, Animals, Section 6 -6 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code
pertaining to Animals, Fowl, and Insects Not Permitted in City, Section 6 -6 (A)(1) is hereby
repealed and recreated to read as follows:
(1) Any fowl or poultry (exception for chickens in R -1 or R -2), cattle, horses,
sheep, swine, goats, pot - bellied pigs, or any other domesticated livestock,
unless part of an agricultural operation authorized by the City of Oshkosh
Zoning Ordinance Chapter 30 of the Municipal Code.
SECTION 8. That Chapter 6, Animals, Section 6 -7 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code
pertaining to Cruelty to Animals, Section (C) is hereby repealed and recreated to read as
follows:
(C) Every owner and /or person in charge or control of any animal which is kept
outdoors, or in an unheated enclosure, shall provide such animal with shelter and bedding
as prescribed in this Section as a minimum.
(1) The housing facilities shall be structurally sound, moisture proof and
maintained in good repair.
(2) Enclosures shall be constructed and maintained to provide sufficient space
to allow each animal adequate freedom of movement and the retention of
body heat.
(3) A solid floor raised at least 2" off the ground (exception for chickens).
(4) An entrance covered by a self - closing swinging covering, or an L- shaped
entrance to prevent the wind from blowing directly into the house (exception
for chickens).
(5) A sufficient quantity of suitable clean bedding material, to provide insulation
and protection against the cold and dampness and promote the retention of
body heat .
(6) During the months of May through September, inclusive, paragraphs 4 and 5
above may be suspended (exception for chickens).
(7) Chickens shall be provided enclosures that are enclosed, predator - proof,
insulated and adequately ventilated.
(8) Chicken enclosures shall measure a minimum of seven (7) square feet in
area or three (3) square feet in area per chicken, whichever is greater.
(9) Chicken enclosures must be so constructed and maintained as to prevent
rodents from being harbored underneath or within the walls thereof.
(10) Chicken enclosures shall provide elevated perches to ensure chickens are
able to rest in their natural roosting position.
(11) No chicken enclosure, food storage unit, or waste compost shall be located
closer than 25 feet to any primary residential structure on an adjacent lot.
(12) Chickens shall be secured with the enclosure during non - daylight hours.
(13) In addition to an enclosure, chickens shall be provided access to an outdoor
run area for the majority of daylight hours, weather permitting.
SECTION 9. That Chapter 6, Animals, Section 6 -7 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code
pertaining to Cruelty to Animals, Section (J) is added and the following section is
renumbered (K) to read as follows:
(J) The slaughter of chickens is prohibited.
(K) The performance of any act prohibited by this Section, or the non-
performance of any act required by it, shall be deemed cruelty to animals.
SECTION 10. That Chapter 6, Animals, Section 6 -8 of the Oshkosh Municipal
Code pertaining to Limit Number of Dogs and Cats the title and (C) are hereby repealed
and recreated and the former (C) is changed to (D):
ARTICLE 6 -8 LIMIT NUMBER OF ANIMALS
(C) A maximum of four (4) chickens may be kept per residential lot in areas
zoned R -1 (Single Family Residence) District or R -2 (Two Family Residence)
District provided that all families living in the R -2 property where a chicken
license is requested consent to the presence of chickens.
SECTION 11. That Chapter 6, Animals, the title of Section 6 -12 of the Oshkosh
Municipal Code pertaining to Barking Dogs is hereby repealed and recreated to read as
follows:
SECTION 6 -12 ANIMAL NOISE
SECTION 12. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and 30 days after its publication.
SECTION 13. Publication Notice.
Please take notice that the City of Oshkosh enacted ordinance #11 -XXX (Amendment
to Chapter 6 - Animals, To Allow Urban Chickens In R -1 (Single Family Residence)
District Or R -2 (Two Family Residence) District), on (March 22, 2011). The ordinance
amendment includes provisions for allowing urban chickens in R -1 or R -2 residential
districts provided that ordinance requirements for licensing and the keeping of chickens
are met.
The full text of the ordinance may be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk, 215
Church Avenue and through the City's website at www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us Clerk's phone
920/236-5011.
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Darryn Burich
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DATE: March 3, 2011
RE: Approve Amendment to Chapter 6 - Animals, to Allow Chickens in R -1 (Single Family
Residence) District or R -2 (Two Family Residence) District (Sustainability Advisory
Board and Board of Health Recommends Approval)
BACKGROUND
Permitting chicken keeping in urban areas has been a topic of interest in many communities recently
and one that has been of special interest for "sustainability" type boards given some of the stated
environmental benefits of producing your own eggs, natural fertilizer, and pest control. Last August,
the Council directed the Sustainability Advisory Board (SAB) and the Board of Health to look at
constructing an ordinance to allow chickens in residential areas in the city of Oshkosh. The SAB and
its Environmental Subcommittee, and Planning staff, took up the task of developing a list of elements
that would be included in such an ordinance. These elements were presented to the Board of Health on
October 27, 2010 and the Board stated that chickens would not pose a health risk as long as the
ordinance elements recommended by the SAB were met. In addition, the Board of Health also felt that
an educational element should be included in the licensing process of the chickens. The SAB is
proposing that two brochures on "how to raise urban chickens" and "how to compost chicken waste"
be provided when a license is issued.
On November 1 the SAB held a meeting where urban chickens were extensively discussed which
conversation included a Wisconsin Poultry Specialist and current chicken owners (not located in the
city). Attached please find the agenda and minutes from that meeting. After those meetings staff
developed the ordinance and presented it before the SAB at its February 7, 2011 meeting where it was
recommended (please see attached minutes and agenda).
ANALYSIS
The agreed upon elements were as follows:
1) No person shall keep or maintain any domestic fowl within the City limits prior to obtaining an
annual license from the City. Any person who chooses to keep or maintain any domestic fowl
must register the address where the fowl are to be kept with the State (Wisconsin Statutes 95.51
and Chapter ATCP 17, Wisconsin Administrative Code) (Section 6 -2, Section 6 -3, Section 6 -5)
2) Roosters are prohibited (Section 6 -1).
3) The slaughter of chickens is prohibited (Section 6 -7).
4) A maximum of 4 hens may be kept per residential lot in areas zoned R -1, (Single Family
Residence District), or R -2 (Two Family Residence District) (Section 6 -8).
5) Chickens shall be provided an enclosed, predator - proof, insulated enclosure that is adequately
ventilated and sufficient in size to allow free movement of the chickens. All enclosures must
conform to the following standards (Section 6 -7):
a. Measure a minimum of seven (7) square feet in area or three (3) square feet in area per
chicken, whichever is greater.
b. Constructed and maintained as to prevent rodents from being harbored underneath or
within the walls thereof.
c. Elevated perches to ensure the chickens are able to rest in their natural roosting
position.
d. One nest box per hen.
e. Kept in good repair, in a clean and sanitary condition, and free from all objectionable
odors at all times.
6) No enclosure, food storage unit, or waste compost shall be located closer than 25 feet to any
primary residential structure on an adjacent lot (Section 6 -7).
7) Chickens shall be secured within the enclosure during non - daylight hours (Section 6 -7).
8) In addition to an enclosure, hens shall be provided an outdoor chicken run (Section 6 -7).
9) Chickens must have outdoor access for the majority of daylight hours, weather permitting
(Section 6 -7).
10) Chickens must have regular access to nutritious food formulated to meet the nutrient
requirements of chicks or adult chickens, as appropriate, and continuous access to clean,
potable water (Section 6 -7).
11) No person shall permit any chicken to be at large within the city (Section 6 -17 and 17 -33).
12) No person shall permit any chicken to be a nuisance to any neighbors, including but not limited
to, objectionable odors from the animals or their enclosure and noise of a loud, persistent,
and/or habitual nature (Section 6 -12 and Section 17 -31).
13) City Health staff and /or inspections staff retain the right to inspect chicken enclosures with
issues of objectionable odors, issues of human and /or bird health, or concerns with sanitation
(Section 17 -38).
14) Cruelty to any chicken is prohibited (Section 6 -7).
All of the above items are either already addressed in the municipal code or addressed in the attached
proposed amendment to Chapter 6 except items 12 and 13, which are already addressed in Chapter 17
— Morals & Conduct.
Staff is making the additional recommendation of requiring consent from all families living in R -2
properties where a chicken license is requested.
The Health Department will enforce the ordinance.
In addition, the City Manager has requested a delayed effective date for this ordinance for time to train
licensing staff.
FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed license fee is 10 dollars ($10.00) per license (up to 4 chickens per license).
RECOMMENDATION
The Sustainability Advisory Board approved of the ordinance amendments at its February 7, 2011
meeting and the Board of Health approved of the ordinance elements at their October 27, 2010
meeting.
Approved,
City Manager
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Sustainability Advisory Board
FROM:
Justin Mitchell, Chair
DATE:
October 26, 2010
RE:
November 1, 2010 Meeting
PLEASE BE ADVISED that the Sustainability Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting
Monday, November 1, 2010 at 4 PM, in Room 404 of Oshkosh City Hall, 215 Church Avenue,
Oshkosh, Wisconsin to act on the following agenda:
AGENDA
ITEM
TIME
PURPOSE
1. Call to ord roll cal
2
2. Approve minutes of the October meeting
3
3. Public comment
10
4. Proposed Energy Efficiency Conservation Block
Grant (EECBG) Facility Improvement Measures
(FIMs) — Matt DeMeuse, McKinstry and Jon Urben,
General Services
20
Update and
Discussion
5. Urban Chickens, Recommended elements to
include in an ordinance, Justin Mitchell
10
Review
6. Urban Chickens, Brent and Andrea, Chicken
Owners
10
Presentation
7. Urban Chickens, Ron Kean, Wisconsin Poultry
Specialist
40
Presentation and
Discussion
8. Next meeting Monday, December 6
9. Adjourn
If you are unable to attend this meeting or if you have any questions, please contact Robin Leslie
at rleslie(a)-ci.oshkosh.wi.us or the Planning Services office at 236 -5059.
MINUTES
SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY BOARD
November 1, 2010
Present: Steve Barney, Kimberly Biedermann, Michelle Bogden Muetzel, Bob Breest, Margy
Davey, Justin Mitchell, Jan Scalpone
Excused: Bob Poeschl, Andrew Sabai
Staff: Darryn Burich, Planning Director, Robin Leslie, Principal Planner, Shelly Reinke,
Planning Assistant, Allen Davis, Community Development Director, John Urben,
Director of General Services
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 by Chair Justin Mitchell.
APPROVE MINUTES
Motion by Margy Davey and second by Bob Breest to approve the minutes from the last meeting.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
ENERGY EFFICIENCY CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT (EECBG) FACILITY
IMPROVEMENT MEASURES (FIMs)
Jon Urben stated Matt DeMeuse from McKinstry was ill and that instead, he would provide an update on
the EECBG, which is a $634,000 grant from the Department of Energy. He stated that the bids were
competitive and that the City was ready to proceed with awarding the bids.
Steve Barney was concerned that City staff waited until the final step of the process to inform the Board.
He said he was disappointed. Robin Leslie stated that the EECBG information was given to the Board at
the last meeting. John Urben stated they achieved their goals as directed by the City Manager and that
any input the Board would like to make, to direct those comments to him as they may have surplus funds
after the proposed projects are completed.
URBAN CHICKEN ORDINANCE ELEMENTS
Justin Mitchell provided an update on the urban chicken ordinance by presenting a summary of
ordinance provisions for the Board to consider. He said that the City Manager asked the Board of Health
to take a look at the issues. He stated he provided an overview to the Board of Health at their last
meeting and invited them to this meeting. The Board of Health approved a motion to support the
creation of an ordinance that included the elements that were presented to them.
Steve Barney stated he was not comfortable voting on this at this time because he thought the Board
needed more time to discuss the issues.
Bob Breest suggested that this item be further discussed after the presentations.
URBAN CHICKEN PRESENTATIONS
Brent and Andrea Schneider provided a short video about their chickens and coop. They stated they live
just outside of the city and havel 1 chickens in an 8 -foot by 8 -foot enclosure. They stated each chicken
produces one egg per day and that that the benefits outweigh the effort involved in caring for them. They
stated they feed them all food scraps except fats and meats to their chickens, which cuts back on waste.
In addition, they stated chickens need 14 hours of daylight per day (real or artificial) otherwise they will
stop laying eggs.
The Board then began a discussion on humane treatment of the chickens and square footage needs for
the coop.
There were no public comments after this presentation.
Ron Kean, UW Animal Science Department, stated he has worked with chickens for a long time. He
also stated that there is always the potential for health issues such as salmonella, but these same issues
can arise with other pets such as turtles and dogs. He stated that smell, noise and rodents can also be
issues and that the hens will cackle when laying eggs, but they are no noisier than a dog barking. In
addition, he stated the hens sleep at night and smell and rodent issues can be managed with good
cleaning and feed - management procedures. He also stated the average wingspan for chickens, depending
upon breed, is 20 -30 inches.
Justin Mitchell asked Mr. Kean to make a recommendation for minimum coop and run size. He stated
three square feet per chicken is good for a small number of chickens in a coop, but if there is only one
chicken there should be a minimum space of 6 -7 square feet. He also stated the bigger the better for run
size. He recommended either the same size as the coop or to double the size of the coop. He stated if the
area is too small, there will be no plant /green area because the chickens will turn the area to dirt. He
suggested a minimum of six square feet per bird for the run.
Mr. Kean also encouraged insulation and ventilation in the coop. In regards to heat, he stated you could
treat them the same as other pets or that a heat lamp in an insulated area would be sufficient.
The Board then began a discussion of organic farming, wingspans and runs, setbacks, chicken tractors,
enclosures, animal protection laws, killing, education, and sick chickens.
Cristina Hoyt, Oshkosh resident, asked if Madison required heated coops, if there were particular breeds
that were winter hardy and about water in the winter.
Mr. Kean replied that Madison did not require heated coops, some Canadian breeds with small combs
were considered hardier than others and that chickens should be provided unfrozen water at least two
times per day. He also stated the Madison ordinance is very open and unspecific and that chickens
should be considered as pets and there should be no need to micromanage them.
Dan Hoyt, Oshkosh resident:, asked Brent and Andrea Schneider about their run size. They stated their
run was about four feet by 16 feet. He also asked about egg washing. Mr. Kean stated that if the eggs are
for personal consumption, you do not have to follow USDA requirements. Eggs must be refrigerated and
if they are visually clean, you do not need to wash. He said it was better to clean eggs dry as adding
water to clean the eggs can create bacteria growth. If you must wash the eggs, wash with warm water
with a little soap.
Justin Mitchell asked Mr. Kean what he thought about the recommended ordinance elements. Mr. Kean
stated if what is proposed is the equivalent of what other cities are doing, then he thinks those elements
would be sufficient.
Steve Barney stated he was not impressed with what other cities have done
URBAN CHICKEN ORDINANCE ELEMENTS (continued)
Motion by Justin Mitchell and second by Jan Scalpone to add a minimum of seven square feet for coop
size to the ordinance elements. Motion by Steve Barney to amend the motion to be nine square feet.
Motion failed for a lack of second. Original motion carried 6 -1 (Steve Barney voting against).
Motion by Justin Mitchell and second by Jan Scalpone to direct staff to draft an ordinance based on
suggested elements, as amended. Motion carried 6 -1 (Steve Barney voting against).
Bob Breest asked for a clarification if the chickens would be treated as livestock or pets in the city
ordinance. Darryn Burich stated they would be in the animal section of the ordinance as pets.
Steve Barney asked again if chickens would be protected by animal - cruelty laws. Justin Mitchell
directed staff to follow up with the City attorney.
NEXT MEETING
Chair Mitchell reminded the Board the next regularly scheduled meeting was Monday, December 6th at
4:00 pm and that the Board would be discussing goals for next year and identifying what goals were met
and /or not met for this year.
ADJOURN
Motion by Margy Davey and second by Kim Biedermann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Robin Leslie
Principal Planner
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TO: Sustainability Advisory Board
FROM: Justin Mitchell, Chair
DATE: January 31, 2011
RE: February 7, 2011 Meeting
PLEASE BE ADVISED that the Sustainability Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting
Monday, February 7, 2011 at 4 PM, in Room 404 of Oshkosh City Hall, 215 Church Avenue,
Oshkosh, Wisconsin to act on the following agenda:
AGENDA
ITE
TIME
PURPOSE
1. Call to order, roll call
2
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2. Approve minutes of the January meeting
3
3. Public comment
10
4. Set July & September 2011, January 2012 Meeting
dates 1 M ondays are ho lidays )
3
Discussion
5. Residential Stormwater Credit Program
20
Update &
Discussion
6. SAB Website: Public Tran sportation Handout
3
Discussion
7. 2011 State of City Display -March 21
5
Discussion
8. - Sustainabilit y y nnual Report Planning
5
Discussion
9. PSC and EPA's Fix a Leak Week
15
Update &
Discussion
10. Urban Chicken Ordinance
20
Update &
Discussion
11. Sustainability Plan Change Recommendations
10
Discussion
12. Next meeting Mond March 7
3
13. 2010 Goals Review /2011 Goal Setting
(not televised but open to public)
30
Discussion
14. Adjourn
If you are unable to attend this meeting or if you have any questions, please contact Robin Leslie
at rleslie(Dci.oshkosh.wi.us or the Planning Services office at 236 -5059.
MINUTES
SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY BOARD
February 7, 2011
Present: Steve Barney, Michelle Bogden Muetzel, Margy Davey, Justin Mitchell, Jan Scalpone
Excused: Kimberly Biedermann, Bob Breest, Bob Poeschl, Allan Siman
Staff: Robin Leslie, Principal Planner
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chair Justin Mitchell.
APPROVE MINUTES
Motion by Jan Scalpone and second by Margy Davey to approve the minutes from the last meeting. Motion
carried 5 -0.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
JULY & SEPTEMBER 2011 /JANUARY 2012 MEETING DATES
Robin Leslie mentioned that the regularly scheduled meetings for these months fall on City holidays.
Motion by Justin Mitchell and second by Jan Scalpone to cancel the July and September meetings and to
move the January meeting to the second Monday of the month, January 9 Steve Barney stated he was
opposed to lack of frequency of meetings. Motion carried 4 -1 (Barney voting against).
RESIDENTIAL STORMWATER CREDIT PROGRAM
Dave Patek and James Rabe, both of the Public Works Department, gave the Board an update on how this
program works.
The Board then discussed the program with the Public Works representatives.
SAB WEBSITE UPDATES: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION HANDOUT
Justin Mitchell mentioned this item needs to be updated. Jan Scalpone volunteered to update the handout.
Mr. Mitchell reminded the Board that if anyone would like to work on the website to please volunteer.
2011 STATE OF THE CITY DISPLAY -MARCH 21
Robin Leslie stated that the City Manager invited the Board to provide a display area at the State of the City
event on March 21 " .
Steve Barney volunteered to man the display but stated he would like an additional person to help.
SUSTAINABILITY ANNUAL REPORT PLANNING
Robin Leslie mentioned to the Board that as a result of the Sustainability Workshop she attended, the City
was compiling an annual sustainability report and solicited assistance from the Board to forward SAB
accomplishments that may be highlighted in the report.
PSC AND EPA's FIX A LEAK WEEK
The Board discussed Fix A Leak Week, which is March 14 -201h.
City of Oshkosh
Municipal Codes
Revisions thru
12) Chickens shall be secured within the enclosure during non - daylight hours.
13) In addition to an enclosure, hens shall be provided an outdoor chicken run.
14) Chickens must have outdoor access for the majority of daylight hours, weather permitting.
15) Chickens must have regular access to nutritious food formulated to meet the nutrient requirements of
chicks or adult chickens, as appropriate, and continuous access to clean, potable water.
16) No person shall permit any chicken to be at large within the City in accordance with Section 6 -17 of
this code.
17) No person shall permit any chicken to be a nuisance to any neighbors, including but not limited to,
objectionable odors from the animals or their enclosure and noise of a loud, persistent, and /or
habitual nature (this is addressed in chapter 17.)
18) City Health staff and /or inspections staff retain the right to inspect chicken enclosures with issues of
objectionable odors, issues of human and /or bird health, or concerns with sanitation (this item is
addressed in Chapter 17, Morals & Conduct, of the Municipal Code).
19) Cruelty to any chicken is prohibited in accordance with Section 6 -7 of this code.
The Board discussed the proposed ordinance.
Motion by Jan Scalpone to approve proposed ordinance changes as presented. Motion failed for lack of
second.
Motion by Justin Mitchell and second by Margy Davey to approve the proposed ordinance changes with the
following changes:
Section 6 -8 (D)
Remove "provided that all families living in the R -2 property where a chicken license is requested consent
to the presence of chickens."
Section 6 -12
Title, "Barking Dogs," should be changed to "Animal Noise."
Motion carried 5 -0.
SUSTAINABILITY PLAN CHANGE RECOMMENDATIONS
The Board discussed the submitted change recommendations from Board members and acted on the
following:
Justin Mitchell:
Environmental Conservation
1) Environmental Conservation: Replace "the watershed drains almost 12 percent of the state" with a
sentence that describes what watershed and what it means to drain 12 percent of the state ". The current
sentence is uninformative and unhelpful. (change accepted 5 -0)
2) Environmental Conservation: after "lakes classified as impaired water" insert "by the Wisconsin DNR"
(change accepted 5 -0)
City of Oshkosh Chapter 6 - Page 3 Municipal Codes