#8 Recognize George Brunner for his service as City Councilmember (File Res. #2011-862)
CITY MANAGER’S MEMORANDUM
November 21, 2011
TO: City Council
FROM: Eric J. Levitt, City Manager
SUBJECT: Action on a proposed resolution recognizing George D. Brunner for his
loyal and conscientious service to the City of Janesville as a City
Councilmember (File Resolution No. 2011-862)
Request
Councilmember George D. Brunner resigned from the City Council on November 9,
2011. Accordingly, File Resolution 2011-862 has been prepared in recognition of his
loyal and conscientious service to the City of Janesville.
City Manager Recommendation
The City Manager recommends the adoption of File Resolution 2011- 862.
Suggested Motions
I move to approve file resolution 2011-862 to recognize George D. Brunner for his loyal
and conscientious service to the City of Janesville as a City Councilmember.
Background
I want to thank Councilman Brunner for all of the energy and dedication he provided to
the Council over the last six and one-half years. His service includes some of the
following highlights:
He served twice as Council President and one year as Council Vice President.
He was one of the leaders of the Big Give Food Drive.
He continually focused during the budget on maintaining a low tax rate for citizens.
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-862
A resolution recognizing George D. Brunner for his loyal and conscientious
service to the City of Janesville as a City Councilmember.
WHEREAS, George D. Brunner served the City of Janesville from 2005 to 2011 as a
Member of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brunner served as Council President in 2007 and 2011; and as Council
Vice President in 2006; and
WHEREAS, during his term of office, Councilman Brunner served as a member of
various boards, committees, and commissions in the City; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brunner’s deep concern for the community, its citizens and their
welfare has characterized his tenure in office throughout; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brunner has always performed the duties of a member of the City
Council with an exemplary level of dedication, honesty, and integrity;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Janesville
presents this commendation to George D. Brunner in sincere appreciation for his loyal
and conscientious service to the City of Janesville.
ADOPTED: Motion by:
Second by:
APPROVED:
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Dongarra-Adams
Liebert
Eric J. Levitt, City Manager
McDonald
Rashkin
ATTEST:
Steeber
Voskuil
Jean Ann Wulf, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
Proposed by:
Prepared by: