Sheboygan Council Meeting

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NOTICE OF THE  SIXTEENTH REGULAR  MEETING OF THE 2010-2011 COMMON COUNCIL AT 7:00 P.M., MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2010, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL.

  1.  AGENDA
  2. ROLL CALL
  3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  5. RESIGNATIONS
  6. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS
  7. PUBLIC FORUM
  8. MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
  9. HEARINGS

1. Pursuant to a notice published by the City Clerk, there is a hearing scheduled this evening relating to Midwestern disaster Revenue Bond Financing to Benefit Just Kids Dental, S.C. Project. ??? I guess we’ll hear what’s up

2. The Finance Director/Treasurer announced that there will be a hearing on the proposed budget for use during 2011.  All taxpayers and residents of the governmental unit will have the opportunity to be heard on the proposed Budget.

CONSENT AGENDA

16 – 1 – An R. O. by the City Atty. submitting, as a matter of record, the fully executed Dock Space Agreement for berthing of the ex-CANON in the Sheboygan River.-2-

16 – 2 – An R. O. by the City Clerk granting various licenses.

16 – 3 – An R. O. by the City Clerk submitting, as a matter of record, a communication from Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. informing the City that Office Service Co., LLP, will be transferring jobs from the City to its facility located in the Tn. of Sheboygan, which Facility is being constructed and financed with Midwestern disaster area revenue bonds.

16 – 4 – An R. O. by the Redevelopment Authority recommending filing communication from the Harbor Centre BID Manager requesting establishing a skating rink on South Pier and approving the request contingent on the execution of a hold harmless agreement.

16 – 5 – A Res. by Ald. Hammond expressing intent to exercise police powers in levying a special assessment for the 2010 cost of operating and maintaining the off-street parking facilities within the Parking Assessment District No. 2.

16 – 6 – A Res. by Ald. Hammond expressing intent to exercise police powers in levying a special assessment for the 2010 cost of operating and maintaining the off-street parking facilities within the Parking Assessment District No. 1.

16 – 7 – A Res. by Ald. Hammond expressing intent to exercise police powers in levying a special assessment for the 2010 cost of operating and maintaining the off-street parking facilities within the Parking Assessment District No. 4.

16 – 8 – A Res. by Ald. Hammond expressing intent to exercise police powers in levying a special assessment for the 2010 cost of operating and maintaining the off-street parking facilities within the Parking Assessment District No. 5.

16 – 9 – An R. C. by Law & Licensing recommending filing communication from Brent Miller stating that there are concerns regarding the loud and disturbing noise coming from the bar REHAB on S. 8 th St.

16 – 10 – An R. C. by the Marina and Harbor Committee recommending filing document submitting the Harbor Centre Marina Balance Sheet from operations dated August 31, 2010, as submitted by Skipper Marine.-3-

16 – 11 – An R. C. by Finance recommending filing document submitting a communication from Ald. Bowers regarding a reorganization of the Fire Dept. based on Manitowoc’s Fire Dept.

Where did this come from? Why Manitowoc????

16 – 12 – An R. C. by Pub. Prot. & Safety recommending filing various documents.

16 – 13 – An R. C. by Pub. Prot. & Safety recommending filing document submitting a communication from Richard Derus et al requesting that the 3400 block of S. 12th Place have a “No Parking Zone 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.” during school days only and directing that an ordinance be drafted to change the parking regulations at that location.

16 – 14 – An R. C. by Pub. Prot. & Safety recommending filing various documents.

16 – 15 – An R. C. by Law & Licensing recommending granting various licenses.

16 – 16 – An R. C. by the Com. of the Whole recommending filing document submitting a Resolution by Ald. Rindfleisch establishing a policy that provides greater opportunities for City businesses to win sealed-bid contracts for the City. I needs to read this

16 – 17 – An R. C. by Finance recommending entering into an agreement with Vandewalle & Associates, Inc., to update the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

1. Res. No. 128-10-11 by Ald. Montemayor authorizing entering into an agreement with Vandewalle & Associates, Inc., to update the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

16 – 18 – An R. C. by Pub. Prot. & Safety recommending executing the Joint Powers Agreement for Sheboygan County and City of Sheboygan 911 Emergency Systems.

1. Res. No. 135-10-11 by Ald. Kittelson authorizing executing the Joint Powers Agreement for Sheboygan County and City of Sheboygan 911 Emergency Systems.-4-What’s up now?

16 – 19 – An R. C. by Sal. & Griev. recommending renewing the agreement for Human Resources and Labor Relations consulting services with HR Unlimited, LLC for the period Jan. 1, 2011 through Dec. 31, 2011. ???

1. Res. No. 136-10-11 by Ald. Hanna authorizing renewing the agreement for Human Resources and Labor Relations consulting services with HR Unlimited, LLC for the period Jan. 1, 2011 through Dec. 31, 2011.

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

To Be Referred:

16 – 20 – By Ald. Bowers from the Vollrath Co. regarding issues with trucks being pulled over on N. 23rd St. between Kohler Memorial Dr. and Superior Ave.   PUBLIC PROTECTION AND SAFETY

16 – 21 – By Ald. Bouck from Tom Turks requesting that a light on the electrical pole be placed in the alley between Kentucky and Alabama Ave. and between S. 7th and 8th Sts. due to gang symbols being painted on the garages.

PUBLIC PROTECTION AND SAFETY

REPORTS OF OFFICERS II

16 – 22 – By the City Clerk submitting a communication from Ald. Bouck stating that he believes that the Alderpersons should vote to approve the resolution to hold the budget vote no earlier than

November 29, 2010.

Lies Over to Nov. 22nd:

16 – 23 – By the City Clerk submitting the Certification of the Apportionment of State and County Property Taxes and Charges submitted by Sheboygan County.

16 – 24 – By the City Plan Commission recommending approving the Capital Improvements Program recommended by the Capital Improvements Commission for the year of 2011 and adopting the 2011 program for implementation.

1. Res. No. 131-10-11 by Ald. Hammond, Bohren and Hanna approving the Capital Improvements Program recommended by the Capital Improvements Commission for the year of 2011 and adopting the 2011 program for implementation.-5- Lies Over to Dec. 6th:

16 – 25 – By the City Plan Commission recommending amending the Official Zoning Map to establish the Use District Classification of property located at 1232 N. 40t St. as SC Suburban Commercial.

1. Gen. Ord. No. 38-10-11 by Ald. Kittelson and Kath amending the Official Zoning Map to establish the Use District Classification of property located at 1232 N.40th St. as SC Suburban Commercial.

16 – 26 – By the City Plan Commission recommending amending the Official Zoning Map to establish the Use District Classification of property located at 3905 Sheridan Ave. as NR Neighborhood Residential.

1. Gen. Ord. No. 39-10-11 by Ald. Kittelson and Kath amending the Official Zoning Map to establish the Use District Classification of property located at 3905 Sheridan Ave. as NR Neighborhood Residential.

To Be Referred:

16 – 27 – By the City Atty. submitting a request from Mr. David Gartman to renew the lease agreement for the approx. 30 acres of Cityowned Poth property for calendar year 2011.

PUBLIC WORKS

16 – 28 – By the City Atty. submitting a communication from Atty. McLean to the Building Inspection Dept. regarding “Aspects of Local Dwelling Contractor Licensing Ordinances Preempted by State Law.”  BOARD OF CONTRACTORS and LAW AND LICENSING

16 – 29 – By the City Clerk submitting a communication from Eldon Burg regarding the work that was done at the Govt. Structure Committee that reviewed the Election Timeline as it relates to Alderpersons and the upcoming redistricting.  WHOLE

16 – 30 – By the City Clerk submitting a communication from Marge Mattern requesting that when someone speaks on Public Forum there should not be comments from the Mayor or anyone in response to a citizen’s comments.

WHOLE

16 – 31 – By the City Clerk submitting a communication from Marge Segalle regarding cell phone usage on the Council floor duringCouncil meetings.

WHOLE-6-

16 – 32 – By the City Clerk submitting a communication from Menhard Sonnemann re-generating his complaint that was filed by the Council on Nov. 1, 2010, regarding the open records request to the Finance Dept. SALARIES AND GRIEVANCES

16 – 33 – By the City Clerk submitting a communication from Laurie Zen Netzow, POA, regarding a question and concern of what the connection fees are to hook up to a mini-storm sewer.  PUBLIC

PROTECTION AND SAFETY

16 – 34 – By the City Clerk submitting a communication from the State of Wis. Dept. of Corrections filing a request for a waiver to the Sex Offender residency restrictions on behalf of Albert Webster.

PUBLIC PROTECTION AND SAFETY

16 – 35 – By the City Clerk submitting a communication from the State of Wis. Dept. of Corrections filing a request for a waiver to the Sex Offender residency restrictions on behalf of State inmate Brandon Horzen.

PUBLIC PROTECTION AND SAFETY

16 – 36 – By the City Clerk submitting a communication from the State of Wis. Dept. of Corrections filing a request for a waiver to the Sex Offender residency restrictions on behalf of State inmate Bee Her.

PUBLIC PROTECTION AND SAFETY

16 – 37 – By the City Clerk submitting a communication from the Sheb. Cty. Home Builders Association regarding a recent formal opinion from the Wis. Atty. General and asks that the City repeal and/or modify its ordinances consistent with thatopinion.

BOARD OF CONTRACTORS and LAW AND LICENSING

16 – 38 – By the City Clerk submitting a Summons and Complaint in the matter of BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP vs. Senka Jakupovic etal.

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON RISK MANAGEMENT

16 – 39 – By the Purchasing Agent submitting a report relative to the City entering into agmt. with Kwik-Trip Stores, Inc., for the provision of unleaded gasoline and a card-based fuel management systems for all City departments.

FINANCE

RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED III

16 – 40 – By Ald. Hammond authorizing the Sale and Issuance of Up To $5,000,000 Development Revenue Bonds, Series 2010 (RCS Empowers, Inc. Project).-7-

16 – 41 – By Ald. Hammond directing the City Atty. to seek a new opinion by the State Attorney General to specifically clarify the portion of the statute indicated as to whether “unspent funds for library services for a prior year” are to “NOT be included as funding for the purposes of computing the 3-year average.”

16 – 42 – By Ald. Kittelson authorizing acceptance of 2011 Wis. Bureau of Transportation Safety, Speed Enforcement Grant.

16 – 43 – By Ald. Kittelson authorizing acceptance of 2011 Wis. Bureau of Transportation Safety, Alcohol Enforcement Grant.

16 – 44 – By Ald. Kittelson authorizing acceptance of 2011 Wis. Bureau of Transportation Safety, Wis. TRACS/Citation  Tracking Implementation Grant.

16 – 45 – By Ald. Montemayor extending the deadline for the Special Committee on the Regulation of Dangerous Dogs to complete its charge and submit a report to the Common Council.

16 – 46 – By Ald. Bohren, Bouck, Hammond  and Versey to conduct the Council vote on the 2011 Budget no earlier than November 29, 2010.

Lies Over:

16 – 47 – By Ald. Hammond, Bouck, Bohren and Rindfleisch authorizing a transfer of appropriations in the 2010 Budget (establishing estimated revenue and appropriations for GO Refunding Bonds issued for payment of GO Promissory Notes 2003 and GO Refunding Bonds 2001).

16 – 48 – By Ald. Hammond, Bouck, Bohren and Rindfleisch authorizing a transfer of appropriations in the 2010 Budget (establishing estimated revenue and appropriations for TRaCs Enforcement grant received by the Police Dept.)

To Be Referred:

16 – 49 – By Ald. Bohren authorizing City officials to enter into agmt. with Englewood Electrical Supply for the replacement of one 1,200 amp break assembly on the main switch gear at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.  PUBLIC WORKS-8-

16 – 50 – By Ald. Hammond regarding Industrial Development Revenue Bond Financing to Benefit NWP, Inc.  FINANCE

16 – 51 – By Ald. Hammond regarding Exempt Facility Bond Financing For Green Envirotech Holdings Corp.  FINANCE

16 – 52 – By Ald. Hammond authorizing the Purchasing Agent to enter into contract with Kwik-Trip Stores, Inc. of LaCrosse, WI for the provision of a fuel card program for all City depts. using unleaded gasoline.  FINANCE

16 – 53 – By Ald. Kittelson amending the City’s bond schedule.  PUBLIC

PROTECTION AND SAFETY

16 – 54 – By Ald. Kittelson authorizing application for 2011 Wis. DOT, Bureau of Transportation Safety, Data Driven Approaches To Crime and Traffic Safety Grant Solicitation.  PUBLIC

PROTECTION AND SAFETY

16 – 55 – By Ald. Versey, Bohren, Heidemann, Bouck, Bowers and Sampson authorizing the City of Sheboygan Fire Department to only conduct “Emergency Long Distance Transfers” as a last resort.

FINANCE, PUBLIC PROTECTION AND SAFETY AND COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

REPORT OF COMMITTEE VII

16 – 56 – By the Com. of the Whole recommending filing document agreeing to match savings from union concessions and a levy increase to be used to retain city personnel for 2011.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES VIII

16 – 57 – By Finance recommending authorizing a transfer of appropriations in the 2010 Budget (establishing estimated revenue and appropriations for the Comprehensive Planning Grant).

1. Res. No. 132-10-11 by Ald. Hammond authorizing a transfer of appropriations in the 2010 Budget (establishing estimated revenue and appropriations for the Comprehensive Planning Grant).-9-

16 – 58 – By Finance recommending Consideration of an Initial Resolution Regarding Industrial Development Revenue Bond Financing to Benefit Torginol, Inc.  Information with respect to the job impact of the project will be available at the time of consideration of the Initial Resolution.

1. Res. No. 133-10-11 by Ald. Hammond being an Initial Resolution Regarding Industrial Development Revenue Bond Financing to Benefit Torginol, Inc.

16 – 59 – By Finance recommending consideration of Final Resolution regarding Midwestern disaster area Revenue Bond Financing to Benefit Just Kids Dental, S.C. Project.

1. Res. No. 134-10-11 by Ald. Hammond regarding Midwestern disaster area Revenue Bond Financing to Benefit Just Kids Dental, S.C. Project.

ORDINANCES INTRODUCED X

Lies Over to Dec. 6th:

16 – 60 – By Ald. Kittelson repealing and recreating various sections of the Municipal Code, so as to incorporate recent state law changes.

To Be Referred:

16 – 61 – By Ald. Bohren amending various sections in the Municipal Code relating to sewers and sewerage disposal.  PUBLIC WORKS

16 – 62 – By Ald. Hammond repealing and recreating Sec. 58-36 of the Municipal Code relating to meetings between the library board and the council finance committee.  FINANCE

16 – 63 – By Ald. Kittelson repealing and recreating various portions of Chapt. 26 of the Municipal Code so as to change the forfeiture structure for violations of the chapter, effective June 1,

2011.  PUBLIC PROTECTION AND SAFETY

16 – 64 – By Ald. Kittelson repealing and recreating various sections in the Municipal Code so as to update the statutory authority for the issuance of citations and to provide additional authority for specific city officials to issue citations directly related to the official responsibilities of said officials.

PUBLIC PROTECTION AND SAFETY-10-

 

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