Kaija Snyder

The Board of Public Works meeting covered several key items, including the award of a contract to Northeastern Roofing Incorporated for a reservoir membrane roof system project at a local pump station. The board also approved a street use application for the Menasha High School homecoming parade. Additional business included a progress payment to Northeast Asphalt Incorporated for street construction and reconstruction, as well as a lengthy discussion regarding a proposed ordinance on parking restrictions, focusing on concerns about employee parking, enforcement, and the alignment of signage with city code.

The committee reviewed a notice of non-renewal for insurance, approved a joint powers agreement for the Winnebago County emergency 9-1-1 system, authorized an application for retail program standards grant funds, and approved a 2 percent increase in the 2019 environmental health program fee schedule. Additionally, the committee discussed potential future health department oversight of public transportation services and decided to postpone a community video program agreement to a future agenda.

The Common Council meeting focused on a public hearing regarding the rezoning of 670 Airport Road from heavy industrial to general industrial. Key discussions included updates on the Brin and Banta projects, approval of accounts payable and payroll, and the consideration of beverage operator license applications. The council addressed several ordinances and resolutions, including amendments to tax increment districts, borrowing authorization, and the cessation of a public health emergency. Additionally, various mayoral appointments were made for city boards and commissions, and multiple consent agenda items were addressed, including contracts for infrastructure projects and donations.

The council received various departmental reports and communications, including those from the Board of Public Works, various committees, and commissions. Key approvals were granted for personnel matters, such as wage increases for specific city staff and police supervisory personnel, as well as a certified survey map for a commercial property. The council also authorized payments for professional services related to municipal infrastructure projects, approved various beverage operator license applications, and authorized the appointment of election inspectors for upcoming terms. Additionally, the council made several appointments to local municipal boards and commissions, including the Landmarks Commission, Board of Appeals, and Housing Authority.

The meeting agenda includes the election of the Chair and Vice Chair, the Clerk's report concerning the certification of board members and the Open Book process, an examination of the assessor's roll, and the hearing of property tax objections and determinations.