#6 & #7 Approve City Manager and Council President recommended citizen committee appointmentsCITY MANAGER’S MEMORANDUM
April 17, 2012
TO: City Council
FROM: Eric J. Levitt
SUBJECT: Committee Appointments
Request
I request the Council confirm the appointments of the City Manager requiring
confirmation.
Recommendation
I request approval of the appointment made by the City Manager requiring confirmation.
The Council President appointments will be sent by separate cover due to the short
turnaround from the Council election of the Council President and the appointment
recommendations.
Motion
I move to confirm the appointments of the City 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 those under the City Manager
Please find below their recommendations.
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), any comments received by Committee
Chairs 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 City Manager Appointments
(confirmed by entire Council)
I am appointing those recommended by the Committee.
Citizens Board of Review
1 vacancy (possible appointment from Alternate #1 to 5-year term voting member -
Edward Chady)
1 vacancy (possible appointment from Alternate #2 to 4-year term voting member -
Thomas Parsons)
1 vacancy (Alternate #1)
1 vacancy (Alternate #2)
Edward Chady
The Committee recommends for a five year voting member term; and
Thomas Parsons
for a four year voting member term. Staff will have to re-advertise to
obtain volunteers for the alternate vacancies.
Community Development Authority
2 vacancies
Jessica Schafer and Matthew Prestil
The Committee recommends .
Library Board
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment – Lois Smith)
2 vacancies
Lois Smith, Margaret Bostwick and Michael Farrey
The Committee recommends .
Zoning Board of Appeals
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment – Jody Roberts)
1 vacancy (possible appointment from Alternate #1 to Voting Member – Kathleen
Schulz)
1 vacancy (possible appointment from Alternate #2 to Alternate #1 – Lonnie Coppernoll)
1 vacancy (Alternate #2)
Jody Roberts and Kathleen Schulz
The Committee recommends fill the voting
Lonnie CoppernollTom Wolfe
member vacancies; fill the Alternate #1 vacancy; and
fill the Alternate #2 vacancy.
Recommendations for City Manager Appointments
(no Council confirmation required)
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.
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment – Robert Consigny)
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment – Edward Madere)
1 vacancy
Judith Adler Ed
The Committee recommends to fill the open seat. I am appointing
Madere and Judith Adler and Robert Consigny.
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. Mark Kopp
The Committee recommends .I am appointing
Mark Kopp.
Attachments:
3-27-12 unapproved minutes
Fact sheets
Applications for recommended volunteers with Comments from Transportation
Committee Chair
CITY MANAGER’S MEMORANDUM
April 20, 2012
TO: City Council
FROM: Eric J. Levitt, City Manager
SUBJECT: Council President Committee Appointments
Attached are Council President Kathy Voskuil’s proposed citizen and Councilmember
committee appointments. Council please approve.
Please let Council President Voskuil know if you have questions or comments. Thank
you.
2012/2013
COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND AUTHORITY
(APPOINTMENTS MADE BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT)
COUNCILMEMBER
ALCOHOL LICENSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Kealy
Term: 1 Year
COMMUNITY ACTION
Liebert
Term: 1 Year
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Liebert
Term: 1 Year
Steeber
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE
Severson
Term: 1 Year
Voskuil
DOWNTOWN RENAISSANCE PARTNERSHIP
Term: 1 Year
LEISURE SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Farrell
Term: 1 Year
PLAN COMMISSION
Dongarra-Adams
Term: 1 Year
Voskuil
SUSTAINABLE JANESVILLE COMMITTEE
Farrell
Term: 1 Year
TIF DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
Kealy
Term: 1 Year
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Steeber
Term: 1 Year
Recommendations for Council President Appointments
(confirmed by entire Council)
Council President is appointing those recommended by the Citizen ommittee.
Alcohol License Advisory Committee
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment – Carrie Kulinski)
Carrie Kulinski
The Committee recommends .
Citizen Advisory Committee on Appointments
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment – Ron Combs)
Ronald Combs
The Committee recommends .
Golf Course Advisory Committee
1 vacancy (possible appointment from Alternate to Voting Member – Rick Berry)
2 vacancies
1 vacancy (appointment of Alternate)
Rick Berry, Dave Langowski and Edward Stried
The Committee recommends as
Josh Amundson
voting members and as the alternate.
Historic Commission
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment – Bob Kimball)
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment – Stacie Thompson)
1 vacancy
Bob Kimball, Stacie Thompson and Matt Honold
The Committee recommends .
Leisure Services Advisory Committee
1 vacancy (1 year term)
1 vacancy (ice skating representative) (2 year term)
2 vacancies
Christine Courtney
The Committee recommends as the ice skating community
Robert Barry and Melody Shanahan
representative; for three year voting terms; and
David Schollmeier
for the one year voting term.
Sustainable Janesville
3 vacancies
Christopher Koeppen, Jeffery Lind and Jerry Mekeel
The Committee recommends
Transportation Committee
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment – Allen Fugate)
Allen Fugate
The Committee recommends .
Record of Citizen Advisory Committee on Appointments
March 27, 2012
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Meeting of the City of Janesville Citizen Advisory Committee on Appointments held in the Municipal
Building first floor conference roomon March 27, 2012
Committee Members Present:Ron Combs, Ed Pulliam (partial), David Riemer,Mary Willmer-Sheedy
Committee MemberAbsent: Larry Squire, Judith Detert-Moriarty
Staff Present: Rebecca Smith
Agenda Items
Roll Call
The meeting began at 1:31PMwithCombs, Riemer and Willmer-Sheedy present.
Approval of 11/11/11meeting minutes
Combsmotioned approval of the minutes.Riemer seconded the motion and the vote was 3-0-0 in
favor.
Selection of recommended nominees for the following Boards, Commissions and
Committees:
Alcohol License Advisory Committee
Following committee discussion, Riemer motionedto recommend Carrie Kulinskifill the voting
member vacancy. Combs seconded the motion and the vote was 3-0-0in favor.
Ed Pulliam arrived at approximately 1:37PM
Citizens Board of Review
Following committee discussion, Pulliam motioned to recommend Edward Chadyfor a five year
voting member term; and Thomas Parsonsfor a four year voting member term. Combs seconded the
motion and the vote was 4-0-0 in favor.Willmer-Sheedy noted for the record that the last time the
Appointment Committee reviewed Mr. Parsons volunteer application she abstained from the vote
because she supervised Mr. Parsons; she noted that Mr. Parson is no longer employed by their
mutual employer, thus she felt it acceptable to vote regarding this vacancy.
Citizen Advisory Committee on Appointments
Following committee discussion, Reimer motioned to recommend RonaldCombsfill the voting
member vacancy. Pulliamseconded the motion and the vote was 3-0-1in favor. Combsabstained
from this vote.
Community Development Authority
Following committee discussion,Combs motioned to recommend Jessica Schafer and Matthew
Prestil fill the voting member vacancies. Reimer seconded the motion and the vote was 4-0-0 in favor.
Golf Course Advisory Committee
Following committee discussion, Pulliam motioned to recommend Rick Berry, Dave Langowski and
EdwardStried fill the voting member vacanciesand Josh Amundson fill the alternate member
vacancy. Combs seconded the motion and the vote was 4-0-0 in favor.
Record of Citizen Advisory Committee on Appointments
March 27, 2012
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Historic Commission
Following committee discussion, Combs motioned to recommend Bob Kimball, Stacie Thompson and
Matt Honold fill the voting member vacancies.Pulliamseconded the motion and the vote was 4-0-0 in
favor.
Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Following committee discussion, Reimermotioned to recommend Christine Courtney asthe ice
skating community representative; Robert Barry and Melody Shanahan for three year voting terms;
and David Schollmeier for theone year voting term.Pulliamseconded the motion and the vote was 4-
0-0 in favor.
Library Board
Following committee discussion, Pulliammotioned to recommend Lois Smith, Margaret Bostwick and
Michael Farrey fill the voting member vacancies. Combs seconded the motion and the vote was 4-0-0
in favor.
Plan Commission
Following committee discussion, Pulliammotioned to recommendEd Madere and Judith Adlerfill the
voting member vacancies.Reimerseconded the motion and the vote was 4-0-0 in favor. The
Committee suggested the City Manager speak to the Plan Commission Chair regarding the third
vacancy.
Police and Fire Commission
Following committee discussion, Combs motioned to recommendMark Koppfill the voting member
vacancy. Pulliamseconded the motion and the vote was 4-0-0 in favor.
Sustainable Janesville Committee
Following committee discussion, Pulliammotioned to recommend Christopher Koeppen, Jeffery Lind
and Jerry Mekeel fill the voting member vacancies. Combs seconded the motion and the vote was 4-
0-0 in favor.
Transportation Committee
Following committee discussion, Pulliammotioned to recommendAllen Fugatefill the voting member
vacancy. Combsseconded the motion and the vote was 4-0-0 in favor.
Zoning Board of Appeals
Following committee discussion, Riemer motioned to recommend Jody Roberts and Kathleen Schulz
fill the voting member vacancies; Lonnie Coppernoll fill the Alternate #1 vacancy; and Tom Wolfefill
the Alternate #2 vacancy.Combs seconded the motion and the vote was 4-0-0 in favor.
Citizens Board of Review
The Committee suggested staff publicize again for the Board of Review alternate positions, as there
were not enough volunteers.
Discuss an option for learning more about the role and responsibilities of each committee
Smith asked if there would be interest in hearingbrief presentations to learn more about therole and
purposeof each of the city’s boards, commissions and committees. Following discussion, the group
decided that they would like to hear presentations from a few committees they are less familiar with.
Record of Citizen Advisory Committee on Appointments
March 27, 2012
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By consensus, the group indicated interest in hearing presentations regarding the Sustainable
Janesville Committee and the Board of Review at their next meeting; at the following meeting, the
committee would like to hear a presentation regarding the Police & Fire Commission.
Matters Not on the Agenda
Pulliamrequested the electronic document file with the applications be searchable, as it is many
pages in length. Smith said she would check into options for future meetings.
The meeting finishedat approximately 2:30PM.
These minutes are not official until approvedby 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 –Carrie Kulinski)
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
M & I Bank –Senior Vice
Scott Bordwell3412 Woods Edge LanePresident
Carrie Kulinski(possible Boys and Girls Club –
re-appointment)
3225 HampshireRoadExecutive Director
Thomas P. McDonald
(Councilmember)16 Marshall PlaceAttorney
515 North Garfield Business owner –Looking
Matthew Schreier AvenueGlass
921 North Garfield Department of Corrections –
Angela SmillieAvenueProbation & Parole Agent
Volunteers
NameAddressOccupation
George Washington
University –Graduate
Margaret Bostwick537 Bostwick AvenueStudent
David Habeck1466 Marquette StreetU-Haul –General Manager
Carrie Kulinski (possible re-Boys and Girls Club –
appointment)
3225 Hampshire RoadExecutive Director
Jeffrey Lind2603 Affirmed DriveManager
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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)
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment –Ron Combs)
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
Ron Combs(possible re-
Combs & Associates, Inc. –
appointment)
410 Clearview CourtLand Surveyor
Judith Detert-Moriarty23South Atwood AvenueArtist/Civic Activist
David Riemer1208 Glen StreetHarris Ace Hardware
Larry Squire4245 Wilshire LaneJohnson Bank –Banker
Mary Willmer-Sheedy3919 Park View DriveM & I Bank –Com. President
313 South Harmony Self Employed –Real Estate
Ed Pulliam, AlternateDriveBroker
Volunteers
NameAddressOccupation
Ron Combs(possible re-Combs & Associates, Inc. –
appointment)
410 Clearview CourtLand Surveyor
Joanne Hansen1619 South Arch StreetRetired
Jeffrey Lind2603 Affirmed DriveManager
Wisconsin Business
Development Finance
Corporation –Chief Credit
Wolfe, Tom1207 Shannon CourtOfficer
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Fact Sheet for Citizens Board of Review
Purpose
This board annually holds a 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 appointment from Alternate#1 to five-year term as Voting
Member–Edward Chady)
1 vacancy (possible appointment from Alternate #2 to four-yeartermas Voting
Member –Thomas Parsons)
2vacancies(Alternate #1 and #2positions)
Due to the 2011 citywide revaluation,staff requested three alternates for the Board of
Review and this change was approved by the City Manager. Now that the revaluation is
completed, the Board only needs two alternates.
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
Craig Gramke4220 Ruger AvenueOwner of Gramke Monument
Coldwell Banker Success –
Nancy Kimball510 Greendale DriveRealtor
Brian Laatsch (agreed
to serve 1 additional
year; service now
Management Consultant for
complete)1070 Laramie LaneHuman Services Agencies
Joe LeBeau2416 Riverview DriveRetired
Jean Vining(term
M & I Bank –Assistant Vice
completed)4101 Bordeaux DrivePresident
Edward Chady, Alt. #1
(possible appointment
to voting member 5 year
Dean Health System –
term (2017))4329 Fox Hills DriveManager of Business Analysis
Thomas Parsons, Alt.
#2(possible
appointment to voting
member 4 year term to
replace Mr. Laatsch
M & I Bank –Beloit Branch
(2016))4114 East Rotamer RoadManager
Jim Tibbetts, Alternate
#3(agreed to serveone
year; service now Angus Young Associates-
complete)
1207 Ruger AvenueProject Architect / Manager
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Volunteers
NameAddressOccupation
Edward Chady, Alt. #1
(possible appointment
Dean Health System –
to voting member 5 year Managerof Business
term (2017))
4329 Fox Hills DriveAnalysis
Jeffrey Lind2603 Affirmed DriveManager
Thomas Parsons, Alt.
#2(possible
appointment to voting
member 4 year term to
replace Mr. Laatsch M & I Bank –Beloit Branch
(2016))
4114 East Rotamer RoadManager
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Fact Sheet for Community Development Authority
Purpose
The CDA is responsible for providing oversight into the Rental Assistance Program; and
planning and implementing various community development programs including:
housing improvement programs, homeownership programs, and neighborhood
redevelopment programs.
Vacancies(4-year term)
2vacancies
Eligibility to Serve
To be eligible for an appointment to this committee, residents must have interest or
knowledge in the committee’s subject matter andresidency in the City of Janesville is
required. Volunteers should also be available to meet at the committee’s regular meeting
time.
Current Members
NameAddressOccupation
Richard EllingsonRetired –Dane County 911
(term completed)17 S Atwood AvenueCommunications Center
George Fenn
(term completed)
100 N Franklin #203Retired –Income Tax Preparer
Gorman & Company –
Heidi Holden462 N Terrace StreetCompliance Specialist
Samuel Liebert
(Councilmember)234 N Terrace StreetUW-Rock County student
Sylvia Moore1518 W Memorial DriveStudent
John Smecko2926 N Wright RoadBuilder –Real Estate Broker
Russ Steeber Retired Rock County Sheriff’s
(Councilmember)4266 Greenbriar DriveDepartment -Captain
Volunteers
NameAddressOccupation
1217 South Willard
Robert BaldwinAvenueRetired
Nowlan & Mouat LLP -
Victoria Butcher3443 Portland DriveParalegal
GEICO –Auto Damage Adjuster
(Former Spanish Teacher @
Christopher Koeppen820 Blaine AvenueParker High School)
Jeffrey Lind2603 Affirmed DriveManager
City of Beloit –Electrical
Jerry Mekeel1332 Conde StreetControls Engineer
Matthew Prestil3405 Canterbury LaneAnchor Bank –Loan Officer
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NameAddressOccupation
Jessica Schafer6 South Adams StreetECHO –Social Work
1841 South Chatham Rock County –Computer
Michael SouthersStreetSupport/Instruction
218 South Harmony
Lorena StottlerDriveRock County –County Clerk
Wisconsin Business
Development Finance
Corporation –Chief Credit
Tom Wolfe1207 Shannon CourtOfficer
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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 what capital improvements are necessary and
makes recommendations on such to the City Council.
Vacancies(3-year term)
1 vacancy (possible appointment from Alternate to Voting Member –Rick Berry)
2vacancies
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
Jan Bruss(term Retired –Janesville School
completed)
4016 Dorchester DriveDistrict
Mother of handicap child full-
Mary Conway1731 South River Roadtime
Universal Recycling
Debi Doiel607 North Garfield AvenueTechnologies –Accounting
Steve Hiser (term Dean Foods –Plant
completed)
4043 Bordeaux DriveEngineering Manager
Clyde Hoeser (term Retired –Electrical Engineer
completed)1459 South Arch Streetfor General Motors
Rick Berry, Alternate
(possible appointment to 2009 North Lexington
voting member)
DriveAerotek -Engineer
Volunteers
NameAddressOccupation
Weedman Lawn Care –Lawn
Josh Amundson1504 Shannon DriveTechnician
UW-Whitewater –University
Robert Barry720 Stafford RoadAdministrator
Rick Berry, Alternate
(possible appointment to 2009 North Lexington
voting member)
DriveAerotek -Engineer
Provisur Technologies –
Jeffrey Braunreiter268 Brakefield DriveGrinder/Student
15556 White Oak Drive;
South Beloit, IL (OUT
Wm. Tom GasiorowskiOF CITY LIMITS)Retired
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NameAddressOccupation
Richard Haberman2531 Sauk DriveRetired
County of Rock –Economic
Roberta Kerr1014 North Pine StreetSupport Worker
Monterey Mills –Sales
Dan Koopmann2105 North Huron DriveManager
Custom Fit Golf –Golf
Dave Langowski1705 Eastwood AvenueProfessional
Mike Mead2006 Roosevelt AvenueRetired
James Peterson4020 Oldwyck DriveRetired
Nowlan & Mouat Law Firm –
Patrick Pleiss2618 Kellogg AvenueAdministrator
140 South Harmony School District of Janesville –
Edward StriedDriveEnglish High School Teacher
638 South Franklin
David TingfahStreetCostco –Customer Service
Self Employed –Golf Club
Gary White3813 Teal LaneBusiness
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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 criteriafor 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 criteriafor 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 –Bob Kimball)
1vacancy (possible re-appointment –Stacie Thompson)
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
White Oak Construction –
Bruce Dennis 216 North Terrace StreetCarpenter
James Dumke2831 Carrousel LaneUpper Iowa University -Instructor
413 West Milwaukee Certified Parts Corporation –
Britten Grafft#200Architecture
Bob Kimball(possible Self employed –contractor,
re-appointment)
510 Greendale Drivedeveloper, landlord
RTM -Manager of Business
Timothy Maahs 202 Sinclair StreetInformation Systems Unit
Stacie Thompson
(possible re-
appointment)
4234 Baybrook DriveHomemaker
Susan Thompson
(term completed)
1411 Sharon StreetRetired –Chase Bank
Volunteers
NameAddressOccupation
George Washington University –
Margaret Bostwick537 Bostwick AvenueGraduate Student
Angus Young Associates -
Matt Honold4132 CobblestoneArchitecture
Bob Kimball (possible re-Self employed –contractor,
appointment)510 Greendale Drivedeveloper, landlord
Jeffrey Lind2603 Affirmed DriveManager
1841 South Chatham Rock County –Computer
Michael SouthersStreetSupport/Instruction
Stacie Thompson
(possible re-
appointment)
4234 Baybrook DriveHomemaker
1126 North Pontiac
Phillip YossDriveUnited Alloy -Safety
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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)
1 vacancy (1 year term)
1 vacancy (ice skating representative –2 year term)
2vacancies(3 year term)
Eligibility toServe
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
(resigned 2/1/12)317 Lyndhurst DriveExecutive
Rock County Juvenile Justice &
Prevention Services –
Benjamin Dobson2525 Andre AvenueCommunity Youth Specialist
Deb Dongarra-Adams
(Councilmember)615 Waveland RoadLand Title & Closing –Manager
Steve Ellis(term Allied Automotive Group –Yard
completed)
814 Cornelia StreetMan
DairylandResearch –part-time
Office Manager; and President
Sandra Hendricks 1163 North Parker Driveof Friends of Riverside Park
Con-Way Freight –
Bill Jass(not available)
Address unknownDriver/salesperson
Lynn Jones (resigned 26 Kerwin Mathews Court Community Action, Inc. –
1/9/12)
#5Department Manager
Steven Knox4130 Greenbriar DrivePentair –Senior Buyer
Lorie Markus4455 Pheasant RunLab Safety Supply –Buyer
2939 Afton Road (OUT Retired State of Wisconsin –
Dean PaynterOF CITY LIMITS)Human Resources
Betty Schwarz102 North River; Apt. 310Retired Realtor
Please note:Mr. Jass has not attended meetings and staff was not able to contact him;
therefore, staff is requesting a new volunteer replace him on the Committee.
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Volunteers
NameAddressOccupation
1217 South Willard
Robert BaldwinAvenueRetired
UW-Whitewater –University
Robert Barry720 Stafford RoadAdministrator
GEICO –Auto Damage
Adjuster (Former Spanish
Teacher @ Parker High
Christopher Koeppen820 Blaine AvenueSchool)
Jeffrey Lind2603 Affirmed DriveManager
City of Beloit –Electrical
Jerry Mekeel1332 Conde StreetControls Engineer
David Schollmeier1615 Ruger AvenueRetired School Psychologist
3892 Chesapeake Mercy Health System –
Melody ShanahanAvenueCertified Medical Assistant
1841 South Chatham Rock County –Computer
Michael SouthersStreetSupport/Instruction
Volunteers–ice skating representative
NameAddressOccupation
Nova Molecular
1232 North Parker Technologies –Marketing
Courtney, ChristineDriveAssistant
1202 North Washington
Mardel WienStreetNot Employed
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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 –Lois Smith)
2vacancies
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
Dave Carlson(term UW-Rock County –
completed)
425Grove StreetAcademic Advisory
Doug Derby 2416 Sauk DrivePart-time payroll specialist
Randy Golackson4426 Oldwyck DriveM & I Bank –Vice President
Johnson Insurance –
Chuck Goldstein4027 Wilshire LaneInsurance Agent
Cathy Jennings(term Janesville Literacy Council
completed)
4129 Eastridge Drive–Executive Director
Retired Attorney from
Kathryn Shebiel 120 Glenview CourtConsigny Firm
Lois Smith(possible re-UW-Whitewater –
appointment)613 East Van BurenAdministrator
Quiana Polk(School
Superintendent’s Parker High School -
representative)Non-residentAssistant Principal
* Eight of the nine members are confirmed city residents.
Volunteers
NameAddressOccupation
George Washington
University –Graduate
Margaret Bostwick537 Bostwick AvenueStudent
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NameAddressOccupation
Blackhawk Technical
College –Foundation &
Kelli Cameron1109 Terapin TrailAlumni Association Director
UW-Extension –Technical
Micheal Farrey1527 Kensington StreetSupport
Jeffrey Lind2603 Affirmed DriveManager
Thomas McDonald16 Marshall PlaceAttorney
5804 North Glenmoor
Lane (OUT OF CITY Spacesaver Corporation –
Milissa RickLIMITS)Director of Marketing
Lois Smith(possible re-UW-Whitewater –
appointment)
613 East Van BurenAdministrator
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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.
Volunteers should also be available to meet at the committee’s usual meeting time.
Current Members
NameAddressOccupation
612 St. Lawrence
Larry BartonAvenueAttorney
State of Wisconsin –Probation
Brent Boehlke4317 Bordeaux Courtand Parole Agent
Jose Carrillo (term School District of Janesville –
completed)
125 Winesap DriveAdvocate
Walworth County Jail Mental
Devan Dutra1318 South Pearl StreetHealth
Schneider Apfel Schneider &
Schneider Funeral Home –
William Schneider1722 North HarmonyFuneral Director
Volunteers
NameAddressOccupation
UW-Whitewater –University
Robert Barry720 Stafford RoadAdministrator
Rock County Human
Services –Economic
Ryan Booth1339 Mt. Zion AvenueSupport Specialist
Van Galder Bus Company &
Lakeside Lutheran High
School –Retired--Part-time
Donald “Jeff” Bowen4230 Greenbriar DriveBus Driver
School District of Janesville
Jose Carrillo125 Winesap Drive–Advocate
Lonnie Cummins2621 Bond PlaceDisabled
Neil Deupree419 South Franklin StRetired Pastor
School District of Janesville
Bob Dowds2343 Fawn Lane–retired teacher
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NameAddressOccupation
David Habeck1466 Marquette StreetU-Haul –General Manager
GEICO –Auto Damage
Adjuster (Former Spanish
Teacher @ Parker High
Christopher Koeppen820 Blaine AvenueSchool)
Consigny Law Firm –
Mark Kopp504 Tudor DriveAttorney
Jeffrey Lind2603 Affirmed DriveManager
Air Products Performance –
Jon Mageland2521 Antler DriveWarehouse Supervisor
Thomas McDonald16Marshall PlaceAttorney
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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)
1vacancy (possible re-appointment –Robert Consigny)
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment –Edward Madere)
1 vacancy
Eligibility to Serve
To be eligible for an appointment to a committee, individuals must be a residentof 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
Robert Consigny (possible Consigny Andrews Hemming & Grant
re-appointment)
632 Somerset DriveSC –Attorney
Deborah Dongarra-AdamsLand Title & Closing Services -
(Councilmember)615 Waveland RoadManager
Edward Madere (possible
re-appointment)
1135 Columbus CircleRetired City Manager
Marklein Builders, Inc. –
Douglas Marklein3919 Dorchester DriveDesigner/Expeditor
David Siker4115 Eastridge DriveHampton Inn –General Manager
Kathy Voskuil
(Councilmember)3417 Amhurst RoadPfizer, Inc. –Pharmaceutical Sales
Stephen Werner(term
Murphy Desmond SC Lawyers -
completed)1106 Columbus CircleAttorney
Volunteers
NameAddressOccupation
Judith Adler320 Oakland AvenueRetired
George Brunner2423 Stonefield LaneRetired
Robert Consigny (possible Consigny Andrews Hemming & Grant
re-appointment)
632Somerset DriveSC –Attorney
Mercy Health System –Health Care
Richard Gruber4212 Orion DriveExecutive
David Habeck1466 Marquette StreetU-Haul –General Manager
1315 Hawthorne
Marilyn HardyAvenueRetired
Angus Young Associates -
Matt Honold4132 CobblestoneArchitecture
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NameAddressOccupation
GEICO –Auto Damage Adjuster
(Former Spanish Teacher @ Parker
Christopher Koeppen820 Blaine AvenueHigh School)
Jeffrey Lind2603 Affirmed DriveManager
Edward Madere (possible
re-appointment)
1135 Columbus CircleRetired City Manager
Frank Perrotto4512 East MilwaukeeGreen Industries –CFO
1841 South Chatham Rock County –Computer
Michael SouthersStreetSupport/Instruction
Wisconsin Business Development
Finance Corporation –Chief Credit
Tom Wolfe1207 Shannon CourtOfficer
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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)
3vacancies
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
Julie Backenkeller (term
Vice President of
completed)
719 North Grant AvenuePackage Pro
Kevin Bishop1602 Liberty LaneFME –Test Inspector
Community
Foundation of
Southern Wisconsin
Sue Conley202 Hillside Court–Executive Director
Robert Douglas1923 Eastwood AvenueRetired Engineer
Full-time mother;
Ann Hyzer(term completed)110 Seminole Roadvolunteer
Professional
Yuri Rashkin(Councilmember)4406 Winfield Waymusician and student
Allison Rollette1710 Excalibur DriveUnemployed
JP Cullen –VP
Daniel Swanson (term
estimating: corp.
completed)303 South Parker Drivework procurement
Volunteers
NameAddressOccupation
GEICO –Auto Damage
Adjuster (Former Spanish
Teacher @ Parker High
Christopher Koeppen820 Blaine AvenueSchool)
Jeffrey Lind2603 Affirmed DriveManager
City of Beloit –Electrical
Jerry Mekeel1332 Conde StreetControls Engineer
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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)
1 vacancy (possible re-appointment –Allen Fugate)
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
Allen Fugate(possible
Van Galder Bus/Coach USA
re-appointment)1109 MacArthur Drive–Operations Manager
Rotary Foundation –Camp
Edwin James1519 Holly DriveRotamer Administrator
MSA Professional Services –
Bradley Reents 2117 Savanna DriveCivil Engineer
Russ Steeber Rock County Sheriff’s Office -
(Councilmember)4266 Greenbriar DriveCaptain
City of Janesville –Public
Jason Stout1219 Boynton CourtWorks
Volunteers
NameAddressOccupation
Allen Fugate (possible re-Van GalderBus/Coach USA
appointment)
1109 MacArthur Drive–Operations Manager
Jeffrey Lind2603 Affirmed DriveManager
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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 re-appointment –Jody Roberts)
1 vacancy (possible appointment from Alternate #1 to Voting Member –Kathleen
Schulz)
1 vacancy (possible appointment from Alternate #2 to Alternate #1 –Lonnie
Coppernoll)
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
Harold Combs(term Combs & Associates –
completed)
1517 Evergreen DriveLand Surveyor
Karen Curry102 North River Road #308Retired –Manager
Walworth County
Habitat for Humanity –
Teresa McKeown 176 South Jackson StreetExecutive Director
Jody Roberts(possible re-Retired Milton School
appointment)19 Campus LaneTeacher
Jon Wangerin 1416 Mayfair DriveM & I Bank –Banker
Kathleen Schulz,
Alternate #1 (possible
appointment to voting
member)
1234 South River RoadRetired
Lonnie Coppernoll,
Alternate #2 (possible
appointment to Alternate #1)1202 North Randall AvenueRetiredTeacher
Volunteers
NameAddressOccupation
Lonnie Coppernoll,
Alternate #2 (possible
appointment to Alternate #1)
1202 North Randall AvenueRetired Teacher
Jeffrey Lind2603 Affirmed DriveManager
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NameAddressOccupation
Jody Roberts (possible re-Retired Milton School
appointment)19 Campus LaneTeacher
Kathleen Schulz,
Alternate #1 (possible
appointment to voting
member)1234 South River RoadRetired
Wisconsin Business
Development Finance
Corporation –Chief
Tom Wolfe1207 Shannon CourtCredit Officer