MINUTES PROPERTY/AIRPORT COMMITTEE TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2005 Members Present: Members Excused: Others Present: N. Austin, B. Peerenboom, J. Nelson D. Culbertson, W. Defferding C. Sanderfoot, County Board Chairman J. Schuette, County Board Vice-Chairman *G. Whipp, Facilities Engineer *M. Kawczynski, Airport Administrative Supervisor *M. Hendrick, Planner *J. Wittmann, Maintenance Supervisor *T. Paltzer, County Executive *M. Fox, Supervisor *J. McDaniel, Supervisor *N. Hofacker, Supervisor *W. Errington, Supervisor *L. Hammen, Supervisor *L. Sternhagen, Legislative Services Coordinator *E. Lowe, Post Crescent K. Ciske, Legislative Services *(Attended a portion of the meeting)
Vice-Chairman Austin called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. MINUTES MOTION: SUPERVISORS PEERENBOOM/NELSON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPERTY/AIRPORT MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 22, 2005, AS PRINTED. MOTION CARRIED. Planner’s Report Review draft RFP for land sale (STH 15/Casaloma) There was no further update on the language from Corporation Counsel. Planning Department Report County Planner Hendrick had the following written report for the committee:
Mapping: • The Planning staff continues to be very involved in the following: o FoxComm mapping o Parcel mapping o Addressing o Street name database o Certified survey map reviews o Zoning map maintenance • Land Record Modernization - Contracts for the spring flight for new orthophotography has been signed. Staff is in the process of updating the County’s 5- year Land Information Plan, per state requirements.
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Land Use/Comprehensive Planning: • Final drafts of the “Agricultural, Natural & Cultural Resources” and the “Economic Development” chapters have been completed. A revision of the “Housing” chapter is underway. Work on the “Transportation“ chapter will begin this spring. All available information to date is posted for viewing on the Department’s web site under the Smart Growth button. • Data gathering has begun for the 2004 Growth Report. The final report is scheduled to be released this month. Economic Development: • The Fox Cities Economic Development Partnership is getting close to a final report on targeted industries and the feasibility of a regional business park. A consultant has been selected to redesign the Partnership’s web site, which will include a searchable database of vacant sites and buildings. • Staff continues to make changes to the Greater Outagamie County Economic Development Corporation web site (www.gocedc.org). We are also looking into developing a small promotional piece for visitors. • The Northeast Wisconsin Regional Economic Partnership is considering incorporating as a nonprofit organization to be able to accept donations. They are in the process of developing a business plan that would outline economic strategies for the upcoming years. • Some of the preliminary work on the Fox Valley Steel and Wire CDBG application is done. Trails-Greenways: • The advisory committee for the Seymour to New London Rails to Trails project met twice over the past few months. A great deal of discussion has taken place regarding possible trail users, especially ATVs. Land issues in Seymour are being addressed (leases, purchase, etc.). The DNR has stated that Black Creek and Shiocton will be dealt with as well. • The Fox Cities Greenways, Inc. held their annual meeting this winter. The Little Lake Butte des Morts trestle was a major item of discussion. Environmental Planning: • The Planning Department staff continues to be involved with the development of the Northeast Wisconsin Stormwater Consortium. A web site is up and running (www.newsc.org) and is being added to continually. A training session for builders and contractors has been prepared for member communities and is available on a CD. The consortium is planning a couple of informational sessions in the near future as part of the public information/education component of the EPA requirements. • Staff remains involved in the proposed transmission line placement by American Transmission Company. This project could affect the northwestern portion of the County. Property Management/Space Needs: • Staff is working with the Corporation Counsel to prepare a Request For Proposals for the sale of the land at County land at STH 15 and Casaloma Drive • Some staff time has been spent assisting the Facilities Engineer on County space needs, primarily in the area of investigating parking options for the former school site. Transportation Planning
Property/Airport Committee Tuesday, February 22, 2005 Page 3 • Planning Department staff sits on STH 15 highway corridor advisory committee. The STH 172/54 corridor advisory committee recently wrapped up its work and we are awaiting the release of the final recommendations. Both committees were established by the Department of Transportation. • Staff continues to be involved in the County’s Specialized Transportation program including grant writing and monitoring ridership and costs. • Staff participate in three transportation- land use technical advisory committees for the East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission. The committee discussed and reviewed the following resolutions:
PR.33 – Adopt Town of Oneida Park & Recreation Dedication ordinance MOTION: SUPERVISORS PEERENBOOM/NELSON MOVED APPROVAL OF DRAFT RESOLUTION PR.33 FOR PRESENTATION TO THE COUNTY BOARD. MOTION CARRIED. PR.35 – Approve application for Community Development Block Grant on behalf of Fox Valley Steel & Wire MOTION: SUPERVISORS NELSON/PEERENBOOM MOVED APPROVAL OF DRAFT RESOLUTION PR.35 FOR PRESENTATION TO THE COUNTY BOARD. MOTION CARRIED. Construction Committee Updates - Microwave System Upgrade Facilities Engineer Whipp informed the committee that the final inspection was performed and everything was found to be satisfactory. The final payout was made and the project has been completed. - Solid Waste Transfer Station Whipp informed the committee that the punch-listing is complete and installation of the catwalk will begin on March 21st. The recycling portion of the project will start on March 14th. Facilities Engineer’s Report - Chamber Building Remodeling Status Whipp reported that the asbestos ceiling tiles have been removed. The general contractor will begin work on March 9th. The fiber optic runover will begin when the ground is no longer frozen. The inside wiring will be complete before the fiber optic work and a move-in date by the end of April is expected. - St. Joe Property Status Whipp reported that a meeting is scheduled for March 10th with the Sheriff and his staff, and the architect to look at the refined drawings. Final estimates for remodeling will be taken to the County Executive for his input and a recommendation will be made at that time. Chairman Sanderfoot questioned where the authority to make any decisions on the property came from since the Board hasn’t made a decision to demolish or remodel the building. Supervisor Peerenboom reported that the Property/Airport Committee had given direction to the Facilities Engineer to pursue various options for the building. Chairman Sanderfoot suggested that a presentation should be made to the County Board at a future meeting regarding any recommendations on the St. Joe Apartment Building.
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- Jail Central Control Upgrade Status Whipp reported that Mike Purchatzke, the Purchasing Director is taking the contract to Corporation Counsel for review. He will report on any findings at the next meeting. - Miscellaneous Whipp asked that the Ag Services Center be included on the next agenda for discussion. Airport Director’s Report Request for Resolution – Assign Gerald Wittman Lot 1 & 3 Lease to Bruce Douglas MOTION: SUPERVISORS NELSON/PEERENBOOM MOVED APPROVAL OF ASSIGN GERALD WITTMAN LOT 1 & 3 LEASE WITH AN ADJUSTMENT IN THE SQUARE FOOTAGE TO BRUCE DOUGLAS. MOTION CARRIED. PR.34 – Approve of General Aviation Area Expansion Project MOTION: SUPERVISORS NELSON/PEERENBOOM MOVED APPROVAL OF DRAFT RESOLUTION PR.34 FOR PRESENTATION TO THE COUNTY BOARD. MOTION CARRIED. PRLELH.1 – Amend TO for the Sheriff’s Department adding 3 new Patrol Officer Positions MOTION: SUPERVISORS NELSON/PEERENBOOM MOVED APPROVAL OF DRAFT RESOLUTION PRLELH.1 FOR PRESENTATION TO THE COUNTY BOARD. MOTION CARRIED. Discussion – Future use of Humane Society Building
County Executive Paltzer informed the committee that there was no target date for evacuation of the building by the Humane Society. It was thought that once the building was vacated, the space would be used for storage by the Maintenance Department. Maintenance Supervisor Wittmann informed the committee that it was his understanding from discussion with the previous Conservationist that the metal storage shed on the outside of the building would be assigned to the Land Conservation department for their storage needs. Supervisor McDaniel asked tha t Wittmann contact the current Conservationist and inform him of these plans.
Chamber of Commerce Building Naming The committee concurred to put this item on the next agenda for full committee review. Correspondence The committee discussed and filed the following correspondence: 2/17/05 Memo from County Exec re: Chamber of Commerce Building Naming AZ-4-05 – Application for Airport Zoning Permit – David Hietpas – Single Family – Info Only AZ-5-05 – Application for Airport Zoning Permit – Houlihan Const – Residence – Info Only AZ-6-05 – Application for Airport Zoning Permit – Castlewood Homes – Single Family – Info Only
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AZ-7-05 – Application for Airport Zoning Permit – Headliner Homes – Single Family – Info Only ADJOURNMENT MOTION: SUPERVISORS NELSON/PEERENBOOM MOVED TO ADJOURN AT 4:45 P.M. UNTIL TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2005 AT 4:00 P.M. MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, Kathy Ciske Kathy Ciske Legislative Services March 8, 2005
Date Approved: ____________