#08 Act on recommended citizen committee appointmentsCITY MANAGER’S MEMORANDUM
March 28, 2011
TO: City Council
FROM: Eric J. Levitt
SUBJECT: Committee Appointments
Request
This is a request that the Council confirm the appointments of the Council President and
those of the Manager requiring confirmation.
Recommendation
I recommend the Council confirm the appointments of the Council President and those
of the Manager requiring confirmation.
Motion
I move to confirm the appointments of the Council President and those of the Manager
requiring confirmation.
Summary
Recently the Citizens Advisory Committee on Appointments met to make their
recommendations for citizen nominees to city boards, commissions and committees.
For Council President appointments,
Please find below their recommendations.
Council President Voskuil is appointing those recommended by the Committee.
For those under my purview, I am appointing those recommended by the
Committee.
The unapproved minutes of the Committee’s meeting, a listing of all citizens that
volunteered for each vacancy (fact sheets), and the application forms for those
recommended are included for your reference. Citizen appointments of the City
Manager not requiring Council confirmation are also included for your information.
Eligibility
To be eligible for an appointment to a standing committee, individuals must have
interest or knowledge in the committee’s subject matter. Some committees require
members to be city residents.
Recommendations for Council President Appointments (confirmed by entire
Council)
Council President Voskuil is appointing those recommended by the Committee.
Alcohol License Advisory Committee
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment – Scott Bordwell)
Scott Bordwell.
The Committee recommends
Cable Advisory Committee
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment – Wesley Davis)
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment – Renee Dommershausen)
Wesley Davis and Renee Dommershausen.
The Committee recommends
Citizen Advisory Committee on Appointments
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment – Dave Riemer)
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment – Mary Willmer-Sheedy)
1 vacancy (possible appointment from Alternate to Voting Member – Ron Combs)
1 vacancy (alternate)
Dave Riemer, Mary Willmer-Sheedy, Ron Combs and Ed
The Committee recommends
Pulliam (alternate).
Citizens Board of Review
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment – Brian Laatsch)
1 vacancy (possible appointment from Alternate to Voting Member – Nancy Kimball)
3 vacancies (alternate positions – Alternate #1, Alternate #2, Alternate #3)
Brian Laatsch, Nancy Kimball, Edward Chady
The Committee recommends
(alternate #1), Thomas Parsons (alternate #2), and Gary Wright (alternate #3).
Golf Course Advisory Committee
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment – Mary Conway)
1 vacancy (possible appointment from Alternate to Voting Member – Debi Doiel)
1 vacancy (alternate)
Mary Conway, Debi Doiel and Rick Berry (alternate).
The Committee recommends
Historic Commission
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment – Timothy Maahs)
1 vacancy
Timothy Maahs and James Dumke.
The Committee recommends
Ice Skating Center Advisory Committee
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment – Steven Eichman)
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment – Mardel Wien)
StevenEichman and Mardel Wien.
The Committee recommends Staff had verbal
confirmation from Steven Eichman that he would like to continue to be the school district’s
representative; however, no application was received in time for the committee meeting.
The Appointment Committee desired an application form be obtained from Steven
Eichman and confirmation from the school district that he should be the representative.
On March 23, staff received Steven Eichman’s application and received verbal
confirmation from the school district superintendent’s office that he should be the
representative.
Leisure Services Advisory Committee
3 vacancies
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment – Sandra Hendricks)
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment – Frank Dmuchowski, ice skating community
representative)
Sandra Hendricks, Frank Dmuchowski (ice skating
The Committee recommends
community representative), Benjamin Dobson, Dean Paynter, and Steven Knox
.
Council Policy 86 requires that when the Appointment committee recommends to the
Council a non-resident, the committee share information as to why that person was
selected. With Dean Paynter being a non-resident, the group explained their reason for
choosing him was his engagement in the county trail system.
Sustainable Janesville Committee
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment – Kevin Bishop)
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment – Allison Rollette)
Kevin Bishop and Allison Rollette.
The Committee recommends
Transportation Committee
2 vacancies
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment – Bradley Reents)
Bradley Reents, Jason Stout and Edwin James.
The Committee recommends
Recommendations for City Manager Appointments (confirmed by entire Council)
The City Manager is appointing those recommended by the Committee.
Library Board
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment – Randy Golackson)
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment – Kathryn Shebiel)
Randy Golackson and Kathryn Shebiel.
The Committee recommends
Zoning Board of Appeals
1 vacancy (possible appointment from Alternate #1 to Voting Member – Karen Curry)
1 vacancy (possible appointment from Alternate #2 to Alternate #1 – Kathleen Schulz)
1 vacancy (Alternate #2)
Karen Curry, Kathleen Schulz (alternate #1) and
The Committee recommends
Lonnie Coppernoll (alternate #2).
Recommendations for City Manager Appointments (no Council confirmation
needed)
Plan Commission and Police and Fire Commission members are appointed by the City
Manager and do not require City Council approval.
Plan Commission
I asked this committee to provide a recommendation regarding the Plan Commission
appointments.
2 vacancies
The Committee recommends Douglas Marklein. The Committee was unable to make
one recommendation for the second Plan Commission vacancy, and instead submitted
Douglas
two possible names, Christine Moore and Michael Rhodes. I am appointing
Marklein and Christine Moore.
Police and Fire Commission
While the Citizens Advisory Committee on Appointments is not officially authorized to
make recommendations for nominees to the Police and Fire Commission, I asked this
I agree with
committee to provide a recommendation regarding the PFC appointment.
their recommendation.
1 vacancy
Brent Boehlke.
The Committee recommends Brent Boehlke.I am appointing
Attachments:
3-18-11 unapproved minutes
Fact sheets
Applications for recommended volunteers
Record of Citizen Advisory Committee on Appointments
March 18, 2011
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Meeting of the City of Janesville Citizen Advisory Committee on Appointments held in the Municipal
Building room416 on March 18, 2011.
Committee Members Present:Ron Combs, Judith Detert-Moriarty, David Riemer, and Mary Willmer-
Sheedy
Committee MemberAbsent: Larry Squire
Staff Present: Rebecca Smith
Agenda Items
Roll Call
The meeting began at approximately 2:30PMwithCombs, Detert-Moriarty, Riemer and Willmer-
Sheedy present. Staff shared that Shena Kohler officially resigned from the committee.
Approval of January 26, 2011 meeting minutes
Detert-Moriarty motioned approval of the minutes. Riemerseconded the motion and the vote was 4-0-
0 in favor.
Selection of recommended nominees for the following Boards, Commissions and
Committees:
Alcohol License Advisory Committee
Following committee discussion, Combs motioned to recommend Scott Bordwellfill the voting
member vacancy. Detert-Moriarty seconded the motion and the vote was 3-0-1 in favor. Willmer-
Sheedy abstained from this vote.
Cable Advisory Committee
Following committee discussion, Detert-Moriarty motioned to recommend Wesley Davis and Renee
Dommershausen fill the voting member vacancies. Riemer seconded the motion and the vote was 4-
0-0 in favor.
Citizen Advisory Committee on Appointments
Following committee discussion, Combs motioned to recommend Dave Riemer fill the voting member
vacancy. Detert-Moriarty seconded the motion and the vote was 3-0-1 in favor. Dave Riemer
abstained from this vote.
Following committee discussion, Combs motioned to recommend Mary Willmer-Sheedy fill the voting
member vacancy. Detert-Moriarty seconded the motion and the vote was 3-0-1 in favor. Mary
Willmer-Sheedy abstained from this vote.
Following committee discussion, Detert-Moriarty motioned to recommend Ron Combs fill the voting
member vacancy. Riemer seconded the motion and the vote was 3-0-1 in favor. Ron Combs
abstained from this vote.
Following committee discussion, Riemer motioned to recommend Ed Pulliam fill the alternatemember
vacancy. Combs seconded the motion and the vote was 4-0-0 in favor.
Record of Citizen Advisory Committee on Appointments
March 18, 2011
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Citizens Board of Review
Following committee discussion, Combs motioned to recommend Brian Laatsch and Nancy Kimball
fill the voting member vacancies.Detert-Moriarty seconded the motion and the vote was 4-0-0 in
favor.
Following committee discussion, Riemer motioned to recommend Edward Chady fill the Alternate #1
vacancy. Combs seconded the motion and the vote was 4-0-0 in favor.
Following committee discussion, Riemer motioned to recommend Thomas Parsons fill the Alternate
#2 vacancy. Detert-Moriarty seconded the motion and the vote was 3-0-1 in favor. Willmer-Sheedy
abstained from this vote.
Following committee discussion, Riemer motioned to recommend Gary Wright fill the Alternate #3
vacancy. Detert-Moriarty seconded the motion and the vote was 4-0-0 in favor.
Golf Course Advisory Committee
Following committee discussion, Combs motioned to recommend Mary Conway and Debi Doiel fill the
voting member vacancies. Riemer seconded the motion and the vote was 4-0-0in favor.
Following committee discussion, Detert-Moriarty motioned to recommend Rick Berry fill the alternate
member vacancy. Riemer seconded the motion and the vote was 4-0-0 in favor.
Historic Commission
Following committee discussion, Combs motioned to recommend Timothy Maahs fill the voting
member vacancy. Riemer seconded the motion and the vote was 4-0-0 in favor.
Following committee discussion, Detert-Moriarty motioned to recommend James Dumke fill the voting
member vacancy. Riemer seconded the motion and the vote was 4-0-0 in favor.
Ice Skating Center Advisory Committee
Smith noted that staff had verbal confirmation from Steve Eichman that he would like to continue to
be the school district’s representative; however, no application has been received at this time.
Following committee discussion, Riemer motioned to recommend Steve Eichman and Mardel Wien fill
the voting member vacancies. For Eichman’s position, the Committee would like an application form
obtained and confirmation from the school district that he should be the representative. Combs
seconded the motion and the vote was 4-0-0 in favor.
Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Following committee discussion, Combs motioned to recommend Sandra Hendricks and Frank
Dmuchowski (ice skating community representative) fill the voting member vacancies. Detert-Moriarty
seconded the motion and the vote was 4-0-0 in favor.
Following committee discussion, Combs motioned to recommend Benjamin Dobson, Dean Paynter,
and StevenKnox fill the voting member vacancies. Detert-Moriarty seconded the motion and the vote
was 4-0-0 in favor. Council Policy 86 requires that when the Appointment committee recommends to
the Council a non-resident, the committee share information as to why that person was selected. With
Dean Paynter being a non-resident, the group explained their reason for choosing him was his
engagement in the county trail system.
Record of Citizen Advisory Committee on Appointments
March 18, 2011
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Library Board
Smith handed out an updated fact sheet indicating that one of the members is a non-resident.
Following committee discussion, Detert-Moriarty motioned to recommend Randy Golackson fill the
voting member vacancy. Combs seconded the motion and the vote was 3-0-1 in favor. Willmer-
Sheedy abstained from this vote.
Following committee discussion, Riemer motioned to recommend Kathryn Shebiel fill the voting
member vacancy. Detert-Moriarty seconded the motion and the vote was 4-0-0 in favor.
Plan Commission
Following committee discussion, Riemer motioned to recommend Douglas Marklein fill the voting
member vacancy. Detert-Moriarty seconded the motion and the vote was 4-0-0 in favor. The
Committee chose to review the second vacancy at the end of the meeting.
Police and Fire Commission
Following committee discussion, Detert-Moriarty motioned to recommend Brent Boehlke fill the voting
member vacancy. Riemer seconded the motion and the vote was 4-0-0 in favor.
Sustainable Janesville Committee
Following committee discussion, Combs motioned to recommend Kevin Bishop and Allison Rollette
fill the voting member vacancies. Detert-Moriarty seconded the motion and the vote was 4-0-0 in
favor.
Transportation Committee
Following committee discussion, Detert-Moriarty motioned to recommend Bradley Reents fill the
voting member vacancy. Combsseconded the motion and the vote was 4-0-0in favor.
Following committee discussion, Riemer motioned to recommend Jason Stoutand Edwin James fill
the voting member vacancies. Combs seconded the motion and the vote was 4-0-0 in favor.
Zoning Board of Appeals
Following committee discussion, Riemermotioned to recommend Karen Curryfill the voting member
vacancy and Kathleen Schulzfill the Alternate #1 vacancy. Detert-Moriarty seconded the motion and
the vote was 4-0-0 in favor.
Following committee discussion, Combs motioned to recommend Lonnie Coppernollfill the Alternate
#2 vacancy. Riemer seconded the motion and the vote was 4-0-0 in favor.
Plan Commission
The Committee came back to review the second Plan Commission vacancy after completing all of
their other work. The committee’s consensus was that two members were for recommending
Christine Moore, while the other two members present were for recommending Michael Rhodes for
the Plan Commission vacancy. After more discussion, the Committee decided to forward both names
to the City Manager and were comfortable with having him choose the member, as the City Manager
is ultimately the person that appoints citizens to the Plan Commission. Riemer motioned toforward
both Christine Moore and Michael Rhodes to the City Manager for the one Plan Commission
vacancy. Combs seconded the motion and the vote was 4-0-0 in favor.
Record of Citizen Advisory Committee on Appointments
March 18, 2011
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The meeting finishedat approximately 3:40PM.
These minutes are not official until approved by the Citizen Advisory Committee on Appointments.
Rebecca Smith, Management Assistant
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Fact Sheet for Alcohol License Advisory Committee
Purpose
The purpose of the committee is to advise the Council on applications for liquor and
related licenses by reviewing all alcohol license applications, renewals, and
amendments.
Vacancies(3-year term)
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment –Scott Bordwell)
Eligibility to Serve
To be eligible for an appointment to a committee, individuals must be a resident of the
City of Janesville and have interest or knowledge in the committee’s subject matter.
Volunteers should also be available to meet at the committee’s usual meeting time.
Current Members
NameAddressOccupation
Scott BordwellM & I Bank –Senior Vice
(possible re-appointment)3412 Woods Edge LanePresident
ATODA/CRES Coordinator –
Carrie Kulinski3225 Hampshire RoadSchool District of Janesville
515 North Garfield Business owner –Looking
Matthew Schreier AvenueGlass
921 North Garfield Department of Corrections –
Angela SmillieAvenueProbation & Parole Agent
George BrunnerRetired City of Janesville
(Councilmember)2423 Stonefield LaneChief of Police
Volunteers
NameAddressOccupation
Scott BordwellM & I Bank –Business
(possible re-appointment)
3412 Woods Edge LaneBanking Manager
Wesley Davis (possible re-
appointment to Cable
Advisory)4210 Castlemoor DriveRetired -Part-time Teacher
407 South Academy
Michael RhodesStreetDisabled
Gary Wright1202 Hamilton AvenueUnemployed -Manager
The applicants below indicated on their Committee Member Application Form a desire to serve
on “Any Committee”.
Wesley Davis
Michael Rhodes
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Fact Sheet for Citizen Advisory Committee on Appointments
Purpose
The purpose of this committee is to recommend to the City Manager and Council
President citizen nominees to municipal standing committees, commissions and boards.
Vacancies(3-year term)
1vacancy (possible re-appointment –Dave Riemer)
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment –Mary Willmer-Sheedy)
1 vacancy (possible appointment from Alternate to Voting Member –Ron Combs)
1 vacancy (alternate)
Eligibility to Serve
To be eligible for an appointment to a committee, individuals must be a resident of the
City of Janesville and have interest or knowledge in the committee’s subject matter.
Volunteers should also be available to meet at the committee’s usual meeting time.
Current Members
NameAddressOccupation
Judith Detert-Moriarty23 South Atwood AvenueArtist/Civic Activist
Rockford Park District –
Shena Kohler(resigned)1522 King StreetPolice Officer
David Riemer(possible
re-appointment)1208 Glen StreetHarris Ace Hardware
Larry Squire4245 Wilshire LaneJohnson Bank –Banker
Mary Willmer-Sheedy
(possible re-
appointment)3919 Park View DriveM & I Bank –Com.President
Ron Combs, Alternate
(possibleappointmentto Combs & Associates, Inc. –
voting member)
106 Glenview CourtLand Surveyor
Volunteers
NameAddressOccupation
Dean Health System –
Manager (Budgeting,
Forecasting and Financial
Edward Chady4329 Fox Hills DrivePlanning)
Ron Combs, Alternate
(possible appointmentto
Combs & Associates, Inc. –
voting member)106 Glenview CourtLand Surveyor
Wesley Davis (possible re-
appointment to Cable
Advisory)
4210 Castlemoor DriveRetired -Part-time Teacher
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NameAddressOccupation
1112 West Burbank
Joe Hoppenjan#208Disabled –odd jobs
313 South Harmony SelfEmployed –Real Estate
Ed PulliamDriveBroker
407 South Academy
Michael Rhodes StreetDisabled
David Riemer(possible re-Harris Ace Hardware –
appointment)
1208 Glen StreetPartner
Mary Willmer-Sheedy
(possible re-appointment)3919 Park View DriveM & I Bank –Com. President
The applicants below indicated on their Committee Member Application Form a desire to serve
on “Any Committee”.
Wesley Davis
Michael Rhodes
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Fact Sheet for Citizens Board of Review
Purpose
This board annually holdsa formal public hearing to review property owners' objections
regarding property assessments. The board listens to testimony from the Assessor's
Office and the property owner to determine if adjustments to property assessments are
appropriate.
Vacancies(5-year term)
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment –Brian Laatsch)
1 vacancy (possible appointment from Alternate to Voting Member –Nancy
Kimball)
3vacancies (alternate positions–Alternate #1, Alternate #2, Alternate #3)
With the next citywide revaluation planned for 2011, staff requested the number of
alternate members be increased from one to three. Staff also requested Mr. Laatsch
continue to serve on the Board. The City Managerapproved both of these requests.
Eligibility to Serve
To be eligible for an appointment to a committee, individuals must be a resident of the
City of Janesville and have interest or knowledge in the committee’s subject matter.
Volunteers should also be available to meet at the committee’s usual meeting time.
Current Members
NameAddressOccupation
Retired –Janesville School
Don Allison731 North Garfield AvenueDistrict Instructor
Retired –Janesville School
Jan Bruss(resigned)4016 Dorchester DriveDistrict
Nancy Kimball,
Alternate(possible
appointment to voting
Coldwell Banker Success –
member)510 Greendale DriveRealtor
Brian Laatsch (possible
re-appointmentfor one Management Consultant for
year)
1070 Laramie LaneHuman Services Agencies
Joe LeBeau2416 Riverview DriveRetired
M & I Bank –Assistant Vice
Jean Vining4101 Bordeaux DrivePresident
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Volunteers
NameAddressOccupation
Dean Health System –
Manager (Budgeting,
Forecasting and Financial
Edward Chady4329 Fox Hills DrivePlanning)
Wesley Davis (possible
re-appointment to Cable
Advisory)
4210 Castlemoor DriveRetired -Part-time Teacher
Nancy Kimball,
Alternate(possible
appointment to voting Century 21 Affiliated -
member)
510 Greendale DriveRealtor
Brian Laatsch(possible
re-appointment for one
Management Consultant for
year)1070 Laramie LaneHuman Services Agencies
M & I Bank –Beloit Branch
Thomas Parsons4114 East Rotamer RoadManager
Michael Rhodes407 South Academy StreetDisabled
Gary Wright1202 Hamilton AvenueUnemployed -Manager
The applicants below indicated on their Committee Member Application Form a desire to serve
on “Any Committee”.
Wesley Davis
Michael Rhodes
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Fact Sheet for Cable Advisory Committee
Purpose
The purpose of this committee is to advise JATV and the Administration on public
access operations in the City.
Vacancies(3-year term)
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment –Wesley Davis)
1 vacancy (possiblere-appointment –Renee Dommershausen)
.
Eligibility to Serve
To be eligible for an appointment to a committee, individuals must have interest or
knowledge in the committee’s subject matter.Volunteers should also be available to meet
at the committee’s usual meeting time.
Current Members
NameAddressOccupation
Wesley Davis (possible
re-appointment)
4210 Castlemoor DriveRetired -Part-time Teacher
Renee DommershausenAntique & General
(possible re-appointment)
2419 Plymouth AvenueProperty Appraiser
Wade Hallett221 Oakland AvenueLeMans –Purchasing
Universal Electronics –
Andrew Kronquist3412 CanterburyTest Engineering Manager
Kandu Industries –IT
Robert Novak210 Sioux CourtSystems
Yuri Rashkin
(Councilmember)526 Logan StreetStudent
Corneille Law Group –
Lynne Veitenheimer514 North Garfield AvenueParalegal
Volunteers
NameAddressOccupation
Wesley Davis (possible
re-appointment)4210 Castlemoor DriveRetired -Part-time Teacher
Renee Dommershausen Antique & General Property
(possible re-appointment)2419 Plymouth AvenueAppraiser
407 South Academy
Michael RhodesStreetDisabled
Gary Wright1202 Hamilton AvenueUnemployed -Manager
The applicants below indicated on their Committee Member Application Form a desire to serve
on “AnyCommittee”.
Wesley Davis
Michael Rhodes
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Fact Sheet for Golf Course Advisory Committee
Purpose
This committee reviews and makes recommendations on public golf course operations,
and solicits public comments and opinion into improving the golf courses. The
committee also reviews and evaluates whatcapital improvements are necessary and
makes recommendations on such to the City Council.
Vacancies(3-year term)
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment –Mary Conway)
1 vacancy (possible appointment from Alternate to Voting Member –Debi Doiel)
1 vacancy (alternate)
Eligibility to Serve
To be eligible for an appointment to a committee, individuals must have interest or
knowledge in the committee’s subject matter.Volunteers should also be available to meet
at the committee’s usual meeting time.
Current Members
NameAddressOccupation
Retired –Janesville School
Jan Bruss4016 Dorchester DriveDistrict
Mary Conway(possible
Mother of handicap child full-
re-appointment)1731 South River Roadtime
Dean Foods –Plant
Steve Hiser4043 Bordeaux DriveEngineering Manager
Retired –Electrical Engineer
Clyde Hoeser1459 South Arch Streetfor General Motors
Curt Terry(term ending)
1318 King StreetRhyme –Sales Manager
Debi Doiel, Alternate
(possible appointment to
Universal Recycling
voting member)607 North Garfield AvenueTechnologies –Accounting
Volunteers
NameAddressOccupation
1203 East Milwaukee School District of Janesville –
Jeffrey AdamsStreetTeacher/Coach
2009 North Lexington
Rick BerryDriveAerotek -Engineer
Mary Conway (possible re-Mother of handicap child full-
appointment)1731 South River Roadtime
Wesley Davis (possible re-
appointment to Cable
Advisory)
4210 Castlemoor DriveRetired -Part-time Teacher
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NameAddressOccupation
Debi Doiel, Alternate
(possible appointment to
607 North Garfield Universal Recycling
votingmember)AvenueTechnologies –Accounting
407 South Academy
Michael RhodesStreetDisabled
40 South Lexington Lemans Corporation -
Kevin RileyDriveTechnician
The applicants below indicated on their Committee Member Application Form a desire to serve
on “Any Committee”.
Wesley Davis
Michael Rhodes
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Fact Sheet for Historic Commission
Purpose
The Commission reviews National Register nominations and promotes historic
preservation awareness.The Commission also makes recommendations to the
common council, and establishes guidelines and develops criteria for construction,
alteration, or demolition of improvements within a historic district.
The following duties and responsibilities are taken from chapter 18.36.070 section c.ii.
titled “Powers, Duties and Responsibilities of the Historic Commission.”
The historic commission shall have:
1.To make recommendations to the common council that certain areas be
designated as historic districts;
2.To develop an historic overlay district plan for each district designated;
3.To establish guidelines and develop criteria for construction, alteration, or
demolition of improvements within an historic district;
4.To determine an appropriate system of markers of designated historic districts;
5.To advise and assist owners, occupants or persons in charge of improvements in
an historic district regarding physical and financial aspects of preservation,
renovation, rehabilitation and reuse;
6.To review any applications for a certificate of appropriateness and to require the
presentation of such plans, drawings, elevations and other information as may be
reasonably necessary for such review;
7.To grant or deny a certificate of appropriateness to any applicant;
8.To issue a statement of waiver when required by this section;
9.To obtain certification of this ordinance title with the State Preservation Officer
and with the Secretary of the United States Department of the Interior, in order to
permit historic structures to qualify under this title for applicable benefits under
the Tax Reform Act of 1976;
10.To develop and implement rules of procedure for hearings and meetings
convened by the historic commission;
11.To promote community education, interest and support for preservation and
enhancement of such historic districts.
Vacancies(3-year term)
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment –Timothy Maahs)
1 vacancy
Eligibility to Serve
To be eligible for an appointment to a committee, individuals must have interest or
knowledge in the committee’s subject matter.Volunteers should also be available to meet
at the committee’s usual meeting time.
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Current Members
NameAddressOccupation
Dan Atwood (term
ending)215 South Division DriveRetired Professor of English
White Oak Construction –
Bruce Dennis 216 North Terrace StreetCarpenter
413 West MilwaukeeCertified Parts Corporation -
Britten Grafft#200Architecture
Contractor and Property Owner
of Commercial & Residential
Bob Kimball510 Greendale DriveBuildings
Timothy Maahs
(possible re-RTM -Manager of Business
appointment)
202 Sinclair StreetInformation SystemsUnit
Janine Peterson2617 HawthorneAvenueUnited Way –Vice President
Susan Thompson 1411 Sharon StreetRetired –Chase Bank
Volunteers
NameAddressOccupation
Wesley Davis (possible
re-appointment to Cable
Advisory)4210 Castlemoor DriveRetired -Part-time Teacher
Upper Iowa University -
James Dumke2831 Carrousel LaneInstructor
Timothy Maahs (possible RTM -Manager of Business
re-appointment)202 Sinclair StreetInformation Systems Unit
407 South Academy
Michael RhodesStreetDisabled
Stacie Thompson4234 Baybrook DriveHomemaker
The applicants below indicated on their Committee Member Application Form a desire to serve
on “Any Committee”.
Wesley Davis
Michael Rhodes
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Fact Sheet for Ice Skating Center Advisory Committee
Purpose
The purpose of this committee is to advise the City Administration and the City Council
on issues regarding the City of Janesville Ice Skating Center. They will also review and
make recommendations on matters pertaining to the operation, maintenance,
marketing, programming, and fee schedule of the Skating Center based upon the
community's needs and interests.
Vacancies(3-year term)
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment –Steven Eichman)*
1 vacancy(possible re-appointment –Mardel Wien)
*Please note: School District representative appointment is pending.
Eligibility to Serve
To be eligible for an appointment to a committee, individuals must be a resident of the
City of Janesville and have interest or knowledge in the committee’s subject matter.
Volunteers should also be available to meet at the committee’s usual meeting time.
Current Members
NameAddressOccupation
1111 North Lexington
Bill DeCremer (at-large)DriveRetired
Steven Eichman
(Janesville School District
representative) (possible School District of Janesville –
re-appointment)
828 Victoria PlaceManager of Purchasing
SPX Corporation –Production
Elise Erdmann (at-large)1711 Meadowlark DrivePlanner/SAP Superuser
Dane Litke
(NAHL/Wisconsin Hockey Wisconsin Hockey Partners
Partners representative)2619 Affirmed DriveLLC –Hockey Coach
Yuri Rashkin
(Councilmember)526 Logan StreetStudent
Steve Walker(Janesville
Youth Hockey Mercy Health System –
representative)513 Oakland AvenuePurchasing Agent
Mardel Wien(Janesville
Figure Skating
representative)(possible 1202 North Washington Unemployed –
re-appointment)
Streetcounseling/social work
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Volunteers
NameAddressOccupation
Dean Health System –
Manager (Budgeting,
Forecasting and Financial
Edward Chady4329 Fox Hills DrivePlanning)
Wesley Davis (possible re-
appointment to Cable
Advisory)4210 Castlemoor DriveRetired -Part-time Teacher
407 South Academy
Michael RhodesStreetDisabled
Mardel Wien(Janesville
Figure Skating
representative)(possible 1202 North Washington Unemployed –
re-appointment)
Streetcounseling/social work
The applicants below indicated on their Committee Member Application Form a desire to serve
on “Any Committee”.
Wesley Davis
Michael Rhodes
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Fact Sheet for Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Purpose
This committee is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations to the
Leisure Services Department and the Administration on matters concerning planning,
development, operation, maintenance,and promotion of the programs, facilities, and
parks based upon the community's needs and interest.
Vacancies(3-year term)
3vacancies
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment –Sandra Hendricks)
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment –Frank Dmuchowski, ice skating community
representative)
Eligibility to Serve
To be eligible for an appointment to a committee, individuals must have interest or
knowledge in the committee’s subject matter.Volunteers should also be available to meet
at the committee’s usual meeting time.
Current Members
NameAddressOccupation
Frank Dmuchowski (ice
skating representative) Retired Information Technology
(possible re-appointment)317 Lyndhurst DriveExecutive
Allied Automotive Group –Yard
Steve Ellis814 Cornelia StreetMan
Dairyland Research –part-time
Sandra Hendricks Office Manager; and President
(possible re-appointment)1163 North Parker Driveof Friends of Riverside Park
Francis James (will not
seek re-appointment)1158 Richardson StreetRetired
Con-Way Freight –
Bill Jass2329 Elizabeth StreetDriver/salesperson
26 Kerwin Mathews Court Community Action, Inc. –
Lynn Jones#5Department Manager
Lorie Markus4455 Pheasant RunLab Safety Supply –Buyer
Jefferson CountyHuman
Kevin Reilly(term ending)3263 East Danbury DriveServices –Crisis Worker
Jayme Roth(term
HospiceCare, Inc. –Donor
ending)1406 Greenwich LaneRelations Coordinator
Betty Schwarz102 North River; Apt. 310Retired Realtor
William TrumanBlackhawk Transport –Truck
(Councilmember)444 Applewood LaneDriver
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Volunteers
NameAddressOccupation
Dean Health System –
Manager (Budgeting,
Forecasting and Financial
Edward Chady4329 Fox Hills DrivePlanning)
Wesley Davis (possible re-
appointment to Cable
Advisory)4210 Castlemoor DriveRetired -Part-time Teacher
Frank Dmuchowski (ice
skating representative) Retired Information
(possible re-appointment)
317 Lyndhurst DriveTechnology Executive
Rock County Juvenile
Justice & Prevention
Services –Community Youth
Benjamin Dobson2525 Andre AvenueSpecialist
Dairyland Research –part-
time Office Manager; and
Sandra Hendricks (possible
1163 North Parker President of Friends of
re-appointment)DriveRiverside Park
1112 West Burbank
Joe Hoppenjan#208Disabled –odd jobs
Steven Knox4130 Greenbriar DrivePentair –Senior Buyer
Rock County –
Jeff Moore65 South Huron DriveEnvironmental Technician
2939 Afton Road (OUT Retired State of Wisconsin –
Dean PaynterOF CITY LIMITS)Human Resources
407 South Academy
Michael RhodesStreetDisabled
3892 Chesapeake Mercy Health System –
Melody ShanahanAvenueCertified Medical Assistant
Stacie Thompson4234 Baybrook DriveHomemaker
The applicants below indicated on their Committee Member Application Form a desire to serve
on “Any Committee”.
Wesley Davis
Michael Rhodes
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Fact Sheet for Library Board of Trustees
Purpose
This board sets policy for operation of the Janesville Public Library and prepares the
Library's budget for City Council approval.
Vacancies(3-year term)
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment –Randy Golackson)
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment –Kathryn Shebiel)
Eligibility to Serve
To be eligible for an appointment to a committee, individuals must have interest or
knowledge in the committee’s subject matter.Up to two members may be non-residents.
Volunteers should also be available to meet at the committee’s usual meeting time.
Current Members
NameAddressOccupation
Radio Advertising Sales
Manager & Account
Carole Bennett2107 Cedar Pointe DriveExecutive
UW-Rock County–
Dave Carlson425 Grove StreetAcademic Advisory
Doug Derby 2416 Sauk DrivePart-time payroll specialist
Randy Golackson
(possible re-appointment)
4426 Oldwyck DriveM & I Bank –Vice President
Johnson Insurance –
Chuck Goldstein4027 Wilshire LaneInsurance Agent
Janesville Literacy Council
Cathy Jennings4129 Eastridge Drive–Executive Director
Kathryn Shebiel (possible Retired Attorney from
re-appointment)
120 Glenview CourtConsigny Firm
UW-Whitewater –College
Lois Smith613 East Van BurenDean
Quiana Johnikin (School
Superintendent’s Parker High School -
representative)Non-residentAssistant Principal
* Eight of the nine members are confirmed city residents.
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Volunteers
NameAddressOccupation
Wesley Davis (possible re-
appointment to Cable
Advisory)
4210 Castlemoor DriveRetired -Part-time Teacher
Randy Golackson
(possible re-appointment)
4426 Oldwyck DriveM & I Bank –Vice President
1112 West Burbank
Joe Hoppenjan#208Disabled –odd jobs
407 South Academy
Michael RhodesStreetDisabled
Kathryn Shebiel (possible
Retired Attorney from
re-appointment)120 Glenview CourtConsigny Firm
Gary Wright1202 Hamilton AvenueUnemployed –Manager
The applicants below indicated on their Committee Member Application Form a desire to serve
on “Any Committee”.
Wesley Davis
Michael Rhodes
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Fact Sheet for Police and Fire Commission
Purpose
This commission is responsible for hiring Police and Fire chiefs, and approval of their
subordinate appointments. They also review charges against and may discipline or
dismiss the Police or Fire Chief or any subordinate.
Vacancies(5-year term)
1 vacancy
Eligibility to Serve
To be eligible for an appointment to a committee, individuals must be a resident of the
City of Janesville and have interest or knowledge in the committee’s subject matter.
Volunteersshould also be available to meet at the committee’s usual meeting time.
Current Members
NameAddressOccupation
612 St. Lawrence
Larry BartonAvenueAttorney
Leslie Brunsell(term
Retired from M & I Bank; currently
ending)225 Hillside Courton Diversity Action Team
Retired from General Motors
(Engineer); currently works part-
time at Parker High School and
Jose Carrillo125 Winesap Drivetwo other Janesville Schools
Walworth County Jail Mental
Devan Dutra1318 South Pearl StreetHealth
Schneider Apfel Schneider &
Schneider Funeral Home –
William Schneider1722 North HarmonyFuneral Director
Volunteers
NameAddressOccupation
State of Wisconsin –
Brent Boehlke4317 Bordeaux CourtProbation and Parole Agent
Dean Health System –
Manager (Budgeting,
Forecasting and Financial
Edward Chady4329 Fox Hills DrivePlanning)
Wesley Davis (possible re-
appointment to Cable
Advisory)
4210 Castlemoor DriveRetired -Part-time Teacher
Tony Farrell, Sr.2600 Meadowview DriveSelf employed
Consigny Law Firm -
Mark Kopp504 Tudor DriveAttorney
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NameAddressOccupation
Rock County –
Jeff Moore65 South Huron DriveEnvironmental Tech
313 South Harmony Self Employed –Real Estate
Ed PulliamDriveBroker
Retired –Counselor/School
Gary Rau3426 Briar CrestAdministrator
407 South Academy
Michael RhodesStreetDisabled
Lois Smith (currently UW-Whitewater –
serves on Library Board)
613 East Van BurenDirector/Professor
2426 North Lexington Mary Williams Law Office –
Paul WilliamsDriveOffice Manager
Gary Wright1202 Hamilton AvenueUnemployed -Manager
The applicants below indicated on their Committee Member Application Form a desire to serve
on “Any Committee”.
Wesley Davis
Michael Rhodes
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Fact Sheet for Plan Commission
Purpose
The Plan Commission is established by State Statutes and reviews items referred from
the City Council relating to planning, zoning, and physical development.
Vacancies(3-year term)
2vacancies
Eligibility to Serve
To be eligible for an appointment to a committee, individuals must be a resident of the
City of Janesville and have interest or knowledge in the committee’s subject matter.
Volunteers should also be available to meet at the committee’s usual meeting time.
Current Members
NameAddressOccupation
Land Title & Closing Services
Deborah Adams615 Waveland Road-Manager
Lori Hanewold(term
ending)
3819 Teal LaneChiropractor
Edward Madere1135 Columbus CircleRetired City Manager
Investment Advisory and
Frank Perrotto 4512 East Milwaukee Corporate Retirement Plan
(Councilmember)StreetConsultant
Kathy Voskuil Pfizer, Inc. –Pharmaceutical
(Councilmember)3417 Amhurst RoadSales
Stephen Werner1106 Columbus CircleAttorney
Nancy Zolidis(term
ending)
4006 Hearthstone DriveHydrologist
Volunteers
NameAddressOccupation
Retired –United Technologies
(manufacturing mining
equipment, marine drives &
Gary Carr4065 Tripp Roadwind turbines)
Dean Health System –
Manager(Budgeting,
Forecasting and Financial
Edward Chady4329 Fox Hills DrivePlanning)
Consigny Andrews Hemming
Robert Consigny632 Somerset Drive& Grant SC -Attorney
Wesley Davis (possible re-
appointment to Cable
Advisory)4210 Castlemoor DriveRetired -Part-time Teacher
NameAddressOccupation
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City of Sun Prairie –Police
Brian Garcia1132 Bruin LaneOfficer
Steven Knox4130 Greenbriar DrivePentair –Senior Buyer
Marklein Builders, Inc. –
Douglas Marklein3919 Dorchester DriveDesigner/Expeditor
M& I Bank –Commercial
Dave Marshick4255 Saratoga DriveBanker
3002 East Rotamer
TJ McCarthyRoadUS Air Force -Retired
Community Foundation of
Southern Wisconsin –
Christine Moore2204 Kenwood AvenueCommunications Director
Rock County –Environmental
Jeff Moore65 South Huron DriveTech
313 South Harmony Self Employed –Real Estate
Ed PulliamDriveBroker
407 South Academy
Michael RhodesStreetDisabled
Gary Wright1202 Hamilton AvenueUnemployed -Manager
The applicants below indicated on their Committee Member Application Form a desire to serve
on “Any Committee”.
Wesley Davis
Michael Rhodes
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Fact Sheet for Sustainable Janesville Committee
Purpose
The committee’s purpose is to advise the City Administration and the City Council on
issues of sustainability.
Vacancies(2-year term)
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment –Kevin Bishop)
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment –Allison Rollette)
Eligibility to Serve
To be eligible for an appointment to a committee, individuals must be a resident of the
City of Janesville and have interest or knowledge in the committee’s subject matter.
Volunteers should also be available to meet at the committee’s usual meeting time.
Current Members
NameAddressOccupation
Vice President of
Julie Backenkeller 719 North Grant AvenuePackage Pro
Kevin Bishop (possible re-
appointment)
1602 Liberty LaneFME –Test Inspector
Community
Foundation of
Southern Wisconsin
Sue Conley202 Hillside Court–Executive Director
Robert Douglas1923 Eastwood AvenueRetired Engineer
Full-time mother;
Ann Hyzer110 Seminole Roadvolunteer
Investment Advisor –
Corporate Retirement
Frank Perrotto (Councilmember)4512 East Milwaukee StreetPlan Consultant
Allison Rollette (possible re-
appointment)1710 Excalibur DriveUnemployed
JP Cullen –VP
estimating: corp.
Daniel Swanson 303 South Parker Drivework procurement
Volunteers
NameAddressOccupation
Kevin Bishop (possible re-
appointment)1602 Liberty LaneFME –Test Inspector
Wesley Davis (possible re-
appointment to Cable
Advisory)
4210 Castlemoor DriveRetired –Part-time Teacher
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NameAddressOccupation
Joe Hoppenjan1112 West Burbank #208Disabled –odd jobs
Spacesaver Corporation –Key
Account Business
Tracy Marco1316 South TerraceDevelopment Representative
407 South Academy
Michael RhodesStreetDisabled
Allison Rollette
(possible re-
appointment)
1710 Excalibur DriveUnemployed
The applicants below indicated on their Committee Member Application Form a desire to serve
on “Any Committee”.
Wesley Davis
Michael Rhodes
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Fact Sheet for Transportation Committee
Purpose
The purpose of this committee is to study the City's transportation problems, to evaluate
alternatives to and solutions for such problems, and to make related recommendations
to the City Council.
Vacancies(3-year term)
2vacancies
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment –Bradley Reents)
Eligibility to Serve
To be eligible for an appointment to a committee, individuals must be a resident of the
City of Janesville and have interest or knowledge in the committee’s subject matter.
Volunteers should also be available to meet at the committee’s usual meeting time.
Current Members
NameAddressOccupation
Nick Fitzgerald(will not TRICOR Insurance –
seek re-appointment)
4211 Sandstone DriveCommercial Insurance Agent
Van Galder Bus/Coach USA
Allen Fugate1109 MacArthur Drive–Operations Manager
Bradley Reents(possible MSA Professional Services –
re-appointment)
2117 Savanna DriveCivil Engineer
Russ Steeber Rock County Sheriff’s Office -
(Councilmember)4266 Greenbriar DriveCaptain
Deb Wood (will not seekMedical Devices Company –
re-appointment)
17 South Atwood AvenueRN
Volunteers
NameAddressOccupation
Wesley Davis (possible re-
appointment to Cable
Advisory)
4210 Castlemoor DriveRetired -Part-time Teacher
Rotary Foundation –Camp
Edwin James1519 Holly DriveRotamer Administrator
James Lipscomb2339 Partridge LaneSemi Retired
Larry Nehls2230 Savanna DriveRetired
Bradley Reents (possible MSA Professional Services –
re-appointment)
2117 Savanna DriveCivil Engineer
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NameAddressOccupation
407 South Academy
Michael RhodesStreetDisabled
Consigny Law Firm -
Mark Schroeder3455 Poplar LaneAttorney
City of Janesville –Public
Jason Stout1219 Boynton CourtWorks
Gary Wright1202 Hamilton AvenueUnemployed -Manager
The applicants below indicated on their Committee Member Application Form a desire to serve
on “Any Committee”.
Wesley Davis
Michael Rhodes
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Fact Sheet for Zoning Board of Appeals
Purpose
This board reviews requests to vary or modify standards in the zoning ordinance.
Vacancies(3-year term)
1 vacancy (possible appointment from Alternate #1 to Voting Member –Karen
Curry)
1 vacancy (possible appointment from Alternate #2 to Alternate #1 –Kathleen
Schulz)
1 vacancy (Alternate #2)
Eligibility to Serve
To be eligible for an appointment to a committee, individuals must have interest or
knowledge in the committee’s subject matter.Volunteers should also be available to meet
at the committee’s usual meeting time.
Current Members
NameAddressOccupation
Business Owner –
Home Again
Jim Alverson(resigned)225 Pease CourtConsignment
Combs & Associates –
Harold Combs1517 Evergreen DriveLand Surveyor
Walworth County
Habitat for Humanity –
Teresa McKeown 176 South Jackson StreetExecutive Director
Retired Milton School
Jody Roberts19 Campus LaneTeacher
Jon Wangerin 1416 Mayfair DriveM & I Bank –Banker
Karen Curry, Alternate #1
(possibleappointment to a
voting member)102 North River Road #308Retired –Manager
Kathleen Schulz,
Alternate #2 (possible
appointment to Alternate #1)
1234 South River RoadRetired
Volunteers
NameAddressOccupation
Lonnie Coppernoll1202 North Randall AvenueRetired Teacher
Karen Curry, Alternate #1
(possible appointment to a
voting member)
102 North River Road #308Retired –Manager
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NameAddressOccupation
Wesley Davis (possible re-
appointment to Cable Retired -Part-time
Advisory)
4210 Castlemoor DriveTeacher
Michael Rhodes407 South Academy StreetDisabled
Kathleen Schulz,
Alternate #2 (possible
appointment to Alternate #1)
1234 South River RoadRetired
Gary Wright1202 Hamilton AvenueUnemployed -Manager
The applicants below indicated on their Committee Member Application Form a desire to serve
on “Any Committee”.
Wesley Davis
Michael Rhodes