Public Hearing and Com of the Whole 6/6/2011

Mayor Fulton opened the Public Hearing at 5:33 p.m, Tues., 6/6/2011 on the proposed special assessments. The Governing Body hereby declares its intention to exercise its police power under Sec. 66.0703, Wis. Stats., to levy special assessments upon property in the assessment district hereafter described for benefits conferred upon such property by reason of the following public works improvements: Sanitary Sewer Lateral, Storm Sewer Lateral, Water Service Lateral, Curb & Gutter and Driveway Apron, OC-10-A. Any and all persons for or against will be heard.

No one present regarding the special assessments. Mayor called three times for any questions regarding the proposed special assessments, hearing none he closed the public hearing at 5:34 p.m.



Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on Tuesday, 6/6/2011.

1. Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll call: Mayor Fulton, Ed Young, John Wittkopf, Al Schreiber, Joe Stiloski, Marlene Zahn, Dick Doeren, Terri Berth, Jack Maas and Atty. Calvert. Also present: Jack Mlnarik, Fire Chief and Linda Belongia Administrator and as recording secretary.
3. Mayor asked that item “D” be pulled from the agenda.
Moved by Zahn seconded by Maas to approve of the agenda with pulling agenda item “D”.
Motion carried upon verbal voice vote. 8 ayes
4. Public appearances and/or Correspondence: Alderpersons were provided a copy of letter from Kiwanis regarding vending machines at city hall; Project schedule for construction on Business 41; WisDOT Contacts for work on Highway Right of Way Permits. Belongia asked to put on 6/14/2011 Council agenda the DOT highway ROW permits; Mayor welcomed Alderperson Wittkopf back; Mayor stated that the warped ladders had to be removed from the Breakwater Marina area…asked Chief Mlnarik if any assistance could be given by his dept…both fire and police assisted which was a real plus;
5. Discussion/recommendation on:
a. Mayor stated the Finance committee tabled any action on recommendation from Tourism regarding funding for a billboard until we have a better grip on the city’s finances and budgets.
b. Moved by Maas seconded by Doeren to accept recommendation from Finance and recommend to Council approval of the listing of accounts payables for $1,035,971.22; payroll for $114,853.19 and financial reports as presented.
Motion carried upon verbal voice vote. 8 ayes
c. Mayor stated he checked with Ron Banach and the easement that is being recommended by the BPW will not have a negative impact on the parcel…the easement will be on the easterly portion of the parcel.

Moved by Maas seconded to accept recommendation from BPW and recommend to Council approval of an Easement across Lot 3, Jefferson Heights Plat, for sidewalk from Wm. Bake Circle to the elementary school as part of the Safe Routes to School grant.

Wittkopf questioned if the grant will cover all expenses? Mayor stated yes; Young questioned if the lot was sold would property owner be responsible for the sidewalk? Schreiber stated whoever is the land owner is responsible;
Motion carried upon verbal voice vote. 8 ayes

d. Mayor had item “D” pulled.

e. Moved by Wittkopf seconded by Schreiber to recommend to Council to reestablish our voting wards as part of County’s redistricting plan.
Maas expressed his disappointment that the county didn’t come to the council and explain; Zahn stated at the county meeting this was explained; Young stated a committee was formed to review and make any recommendations on changes for the county supervisory districts; Discussion; county supervisory districts were done, county doesn’t have anything to do with city wards and the boundaries;

Moved by Zahn seconded by Berth to amend the motion to reestablish County’s redistricting plan.

Discussion. Clarification needed. Motions withdrawn.

Moved by Doeren seconded by Zahn to get clarification from the County on this and
have on June 14th Council agenda for action.
Motion carried upon verbal voice vote. 8 ayes

f. Report from Schreiber regarding petition on deer problem; Schreiber discussed the petition with John Huff from the DNR, when state set urban districts, the city of Oconto was not in that classification; DNR prohibits feeding deer; DNR allows the deer to be shot by law enforcement; Schreiber discussed this with Chief Carper who stated he is not in favor of this; Schreiber stated he is keeping the property owners informed.

g. Moved by Wittkopf seconded by Schreiber to recommend to Council to accept letter of resignation from Steve Gering as a member of the Police & Fire Commission.
Motion carried upon verbal voice vote. 8 ayes

h. Moved by Doeren seconded by Schreiber to recommend to Council approval of the appointment of Beth Larson to the Industrial Development Commission for a term to expire 5/1/2013.
Motion carried upon verbal voice vote. 8 ayes

i. Moved by Schreiber seconded by Doeren to recommend to Council approval of the listing of applications for an operator’s license.
Motion carried upon verbal voice vote. 8 ayes
j. Moved by Wittkopf seconded by Zahn to recommend to Council approval of a Combination Class B for Jonathon Weigelt for JD’S Sports Bar, 914 Main Street, Oconto, WI for July 1st, 2011 through June 30th, 2011.
Motion carried upon verbal voice vote. 8 ayes

6. Mayor stated we will have a public hearing on Tuesday, June 14th, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. followed by the Regular Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. or immediately following the hearing.

7. Moved by Zahn seconded by Wittkopf to adjourn. M/C
Meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.



Minutes submitted by
Linda M. Belongia,
Administrator