#7 Commendation for Brad Cantrell's years of service (File Res. #2010-730)
HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION MEMORANDUM
August 30, 2010
TO: City Council
FROM: Susan Musick, Human Resources Director
SUBJECT: Retirement Recognition Bradley A. Cantrell
Executive Summary
At the City Council meeting of September 13, 2010, the following retirement
commendation will be considered under the consent agenda:
1. Bradley A. Cantrell for thirty-one years of service with the City of
Janesville (File Resolution Number 2010-730).
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Brad will be attending the September 13, 2010 Council meeting.
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Brad began working for the City of Janesville on September 4, 1979,
as an Associate Planner II, in the Planning Department. On April 2,
1990, Brad’s title changed to Senior Planner. On February 17, 1992,
Brad was promoted to the position of Planning Director. Brad was
promoted to the position of Community Development/Planning Director
on April 18, 2005.
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Brad’s last day of work will be September 1, 2010.
Recommendation
Staff recommends adoption of File Resolution 2010-730. This resolution will
honor an employee who has completed a distinguished 31 year career.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2010-730
Whereas, Bradley A. Cantrell is retiring from City of Janesville employment after having
diligently served the people of the City of Janesville and the community for thirty-one years, retiring
as the Community Development Director; and
Whereas, Brad began working for Janesville in 1979 and holds a distinguished career in
community planning and development, serving as a Planner for the City of Champaign, Illinois; and
as Planner, Planning Director and Community Development Director for the City of Janesville; and
Whereas, Brad used his expertise in site selection and long-range planning to benefit many
significant, citywide projects, including the Transit Transfer Center; Youth Sports Complex, City
Services Center; and expansions of the Hedberg Public Library, Senior Center; bicycle and
pedestrian trail system, State Highway 11 Bypass and Reuther Way; and
Whereas, Brad was the lead staff person for the development of the new downtown parking
garage and the Comprehensive Plan and has served on the Rock County Historical Society Board of
Directors for many years. Brad is a champion of open space and riverfront acquisitions and is always
the first to advocate for buildings or projects with historic or cultural significance; and
Whereas, Brad is long-time believer in the value of public input to the development process,
and has required developers to hold public neighborhood meetings for area residents to discuss
their concerns and ask questions regarding potential developments long before it became required;
and
Whereas, during Bradley A. Cantrell’s employment with the City of Janesville, he provided
exemplary professional service and demonstrated conscientious devotion to the duties of his
position, which he performed with competence, sincerity, honesty, and dedication; and
Whereas, it is desired that such commendable service to the City of Janesville be properly
recognized;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the people of the City of Janesville, through the City
Council, do express their grateful appreciation to Bradley A. Cantrell for his thirty-one years of loyal
public service.
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Dated this 13 day of September, 2010.
Motion by:
ADOPTED:
Second by:
APPROVED:
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Eric J. Levitt, City Manager
Brunner
McDonald
ATTEST:
Perrotto
Jean Ann Wulf, City Clerk-Treasurer
Rashkin
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Steeber
Truman
City Attorney Wald Klimczyk
Voskuil
Proposed by: Human Resources
Prepared by: Human Resources