#7 & #8 Recognize Thomas P. McDonald and Yuri D. Raskin for service as a City Councilmember (File Res. Nos. 2012-903 & 2012-904)
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE MEMORANDUM
April 4, 2012
TO: City Council
FROM: Rebecca Smith, Management Assistant
SUBJECT: Action on a proposed resolution recognizing Thomas P. McDonald for his
loyal and conscientious service to the City of Janesville as a City
Councilmember (File Resolution No. 2012-903) and Action on a proposed
resolution recognizing Yuri D. Rashkin for his loyal and conscientious
service to the City of Janesville as a City Councilmember (File Resolution
No. 2011-904)
Request
At the conclusion of the Council meeting on April 9, 2012, Councilmember Tom
McDonald and Council Vice President Yuri Rashkin will complete their terms as
members of the City Council of the City of Janesville. Accordingly, file resolutions have
been prepared in recognition of their loyal and conscientious service to the City of
Janesville.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the adoption of File Resolutions 2012-903 and 2012-904.
Suggested Motions
I move to approve file resolution 2012-903 to recognize Thomas P. McDonald for his
loyal and conscientious service to the City of Janesville as a City Councilmember.
I move to approve file resolution 2012-904 to recognize Yuri D. Rashkin for his loyal and
conscientious service to the City of Janesville as a City Councilmember.
Background
The City Manager and staff would like to thank Councilmember McDonald and Council
Vice President Rashkin for their years of service.
Councilmember McDonald served on the site visit council committee to visit City
Manager Levitt in Arizona;
Councilmember McDonald served on the first Sustainable Janesville Committee
Councilmember McDonald worked hard to maintain fiscal conservatism on the
Council
Councilmember McDonald served on the Council that approved the Wastewater
Plant Renovation; and
Councilmember McDonald served on the Council when the Comprehensive Plan
was amended and adopted.
Councilmember McDonald served on several committees, including Alcohol
License Advisory Committee, Community Development Authority, Plan
Commission and Transportation Committee.
Council Vice President Rashkin served on the staff and council committee to
redesign the city website;
Council Vice President Rashkin served on the Council when the Comprehensive
Plan was amended and adopted;
Council Vice President Rashkin served on the Council when the Treatment Plant
Renovation was approved and completed; and
Council Vice President Rashkin served on several committees, including the
Alcohol License Advisory Committee, Community Development Authority and
Cable Advisory Committee.
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-903
A resolution recognizing Thomas P. McDonald for his loyal and conscientious
service to the City of Janesville as a City Councilmember.
WHEREAS, Thomas P. McDonald served the City of Janesville from 2008 to 2012 as a
Member of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, during his term of office, Councilman McDonald served as a member of
various boards, committees, and commissions in the City; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McDonald’s deep concern for the community, its citizens and their
welfare has characterized his tenure in office throughout; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McDonald 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 Thomas P. McDonald 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-
Eric Levitt, City Manager
Adams
Liebert
ATTEST:
McDonald
Rashkin
_____
Steeber
Jean Ann Wulf, City Clerk-Treasurer
Voskuil
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: City Manager’s Office
Prepared by: City Manager’s Office
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-904
A resolution recognizing Yuri D. Rashkin for his loyal and conscientious service
to the City of Janesville as a City Councilmember.
WHEREAS, Yuri D. Rashkin served the City of Janesville from 2008 to 2012 as a
Member of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rashkin served as Council Vice President from November 28, 2011 to
the end of his term; and
WHEREAS, during his term of office, Councilman Rashkin served as a member of
various boards, committees, and commissions in the City; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rashkin’s deep concern for the community, its citizens and their
welfare has characterized his tenure in office throughout; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rashkin 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 Yuri D. Rashkin 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-
Eric Levitt, City Manager
Adams
Liebert
ATTEST:
McDonald
Rashkin
______
Steeber
Jean Ann Wulf, City Clerk-Treasurer
Voskuil
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: City Manager’s Office
Prepared by: City Manager’s Office