The Board of Health is meeting 10/13/2021 at 7am. Outside of approving the minutes from the previous meeting, there are no action items. There are, however, several information items. The board will be updated on proposed revisions to the weights and measures fees. A couple […]
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Board Of Education Votes 6-1 To Continue Mandatory Masking In School Facilities
In a decision that I would expect surprised no one, the Appleton Area School District Board of Education voted 6-1 to continue mandatory mask wearing in school facilities. The Post Crescent has a nice write-up here: https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/education/2021/10/11/appleton-school-board-votes-keep-indoor-mask-mandate/6098090001/
Photos From Counter Gatherings Ahead of Board Of Education Meeting And Mandatory Masking Decision
Pictures from the two counter gatherings tonight around the Board of Education meeting. The first two pictures are from the “AASD Thank You Rally” outside the Appleton Area School District Leadership Center in Downtown Appleton where community members gathered to show their appreciation for the […]
No Weekend Coronavirus Numbers Due To Technical Difficulties
Due to technical difficulties, the City of Appleton will not be reporting the weekend coronavirus case numbers until tomorrow.
Public Arts Committee Votes To Hold Welcome Tower Item – Will Decide At Next Meeting Whether To Hold Photo Contest, Use Rhythms Of The World Photos, Or A Combination Of Both Options
The Public Arts Committee met 10/06/2021. The purpose of the meeting was to determine a selection process for filling the Houdini Plaza Welcome Tower. At the previous meeting the committee had decided to hold a photo contest with the theme of “Diversity”, but since that […]
Board Of Education Meeting 10/11/2021 – Will Vote On Masking Protocol, 2022 Health Insurance Contract, Will Receive Presentation Celebrating Themselves
The Board of Education is meeting 10/11/2021. They’ll be holding a work session at 4PM in which they review the Results Policy “Results Interpretation & Indicators Document” for English Language Arts. Of note is the fact that the percentage of AASD students who scored proficient […]
Utilities Committee Meeting 10/12/2021 – Will Vote On Requested Wastewater Utility Rate Increase of 4% After Already Increasing The Rate By 20% In 2021
The Utilities Committee is meeting 10/12/2021 at 5PM. They have two action items on the agenda. One is a request to approve a change order to a storm water services contract. The item I would expect to be of the most interest to Appleton residents […]
Fox Cities Transit Commission Meeting 10/12/2021 – Will Review 2022 Budget; 90% of 2022 Revenue Expected To Come From Federal Grants And State Aid
The Fox Cities Transit Commission is meeting 10/12/2021 at 3PM. Outside of the monthly approval of payments, the commission will also be voting on awarding the Outagamie County rural service contract to Running Inc as well as approving a change in the Agency Ticket rate […]
Finance Committee Meeting 10/11/2021 – Will Receive Mayoral Presentation On 2022 Executive Budget, Vote On Over $6 Million 2021 Budget Amendment Related To American Recovery Plan Act Funding
The Appleton Finance Committee is meeting 10/11/2021 at 5:30PM. The 2022 proposed Executive Budget has been released and Mayor Woodford will be giving a presentation on that. He discussed this a little bit at the most recent Common Council meeting. The committee will be voting […]
Municipal Services Committee Meeting 10/11/2021 – Will Receive Building Inspections Report, BIRD Scooter Report, And Parking Revenue Report
The Municipal Services Committee is meeting 10/11/2021 at 4:30PM. They have a number of street occupancy permits they will be voting on—one from a business wanting to put a picnic table outside their storefront and several from construction companies relating to various construction tools. A […]