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MINUTES OF THE LONG RANGE FINANCE COMMITTEE
September 7, 2016
ROOM 404
The Long Range Finance Committee meeting was held on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, in
Room 404, at Oshkosh City Hall, 215 Church Avenue.
The meeting was called to order by Tom Pech, Jr. at 5:20 p.m.
Members Present: Harold Buchholz, Tom Pech Jr., Karen Bowen, Jeff Thoms, and Matt
Lauritch
Members Absent: Jason Hirschberg, Jeff Herzig, Doug Pearson, and Deb Allison-Aasby
Staff Present: Trena Larson - Finance Director, James Rabe Director of Public Works,
and Lori Burns Administrative Assistant-Finance
Citizens Present: Gary Gray
I.Approval of July 6, 2016 Minutes
Motion to approve by Bowen, seconded by Buchholz. Approved 5-0.
II. Citizen Input
None
III.Discussion
Wheel Tax - (5:22 6:30)
Director Larson and James Rabe gave a presentation on the Wheel tax
program.
Committee wanted specific direction from the Common Council on their
role, and the information needed from the LRFC committee on this subject.
Committee had discussion on the need t this potential revenue
source and existing funding.
Director Larson discussed that revenue realized would need to be spent
strategically, as increasing maintenance costs i.e. snow plowing in the
General Fund would impact the Expenditure Restraint Program (ERP).
Additional discussion was held on possible application of this revenue
source on maintenance programs such as hot/cold mix.
Additional d iscussion focused on the importance of Citizens be ing aware
and understand ing this tax and possible benefit s for the City and the
Citizens.
Chair Peach asked all committee memb ers to forward their questions to
Director Larson and / or Director of Public Works Rabe.
IV.Set next meeting date and agenda items
Meeting set for October 5, 2016, 5:15. This meeting was cancelled.
Agenda items:
1) Wheel Tax
V. Adjournment
Motion by Bowen, Second by Thoms. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeti ng adjourned at 6:40 p.m.