1989-05-15 Council MeetingPROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
15 May 1989
Vol. 40
No. 3
Adopted 5/30/89
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville, held in the Municipal
Building 15 May 1989 at 7:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Stockwell.
Present: Council President Stockwell, Councilmembers Pierson, Collins, Pulliam, Stehura,
McLean and Schnedder.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the closed session of the City Council held 6 March 1989.
Minutes of the closed session of the City Council held 17 April 1989.
Minutes of the closed session of the City Council held 1 May 1989.
Financial gain request from the American Cancer Society for permission to use Traxler
Park and the street right-of-way for the Old Style Run/Walk scheduled for 25 June 1989.
Council President Stockwell stated that if there were no objections, the Consent Agenda
would be approved for the above items.
The minutes of the regular meeting of 1 May 1989 were presented. Councilmember McLean
stated that on page 2, sixth paragraph.the motion should show that it was "seconded
by Councilmember Pulliam and passed by the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers Pierson,
Collins, Pulliam and Schneider. Nay: Council President Stockwell, Councilmembers
Stehura and McLean."
Councilmember McLean moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of 1 May 1989
as amended, seconded by Councilmember Pulliam and adopted unanimously.
LICENSES
Councilmember Stehura moved that the licenses, as listed on the license agenda and on
file in the office of the City Clerk, be approved and issued as presented. Councilmember
Pulliam stated he would pass, due to a conflict of interest.
Councilmember Stehura requested clarification on the status of the bartender license,
since the adoption of the new ordinance.
Councilmember Collins seconded the motion and it was adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Council President Stockwell, Councilmembers Pierson, Collins, Stehura, McLean
and Schneider. Pass: Councilmember Pulliam.
(All applications of licenses are on file in the office of the City Clerk and are
incorporated by reference herein and may be examined upon request at all reasonable
times.)
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
A proposed resolution in commendation of Marvin W. Roth's service to the City of Janesville.
Councilmember Stehura moved to adopt Resolution 89-1185, seconded by Councilmember Pulliam
and adopted unanimously. Council President Stockwell read the commendation plaque and
presented same to Mr. Roth, who thanked the citizens of Janesville and the Council for
the cooperation they have given him. (File Resolution No..89-1.185)
A proposed resolution proclaiming Wednesday, 17 May 1989 as Transit Team Appreciation
Day in the City of Janesville. Councilmember McLean moved to adopt said resolution
as presented, motion seconded by Councilmember Stehura and adopted unanimously. (File
Resolution No. 89-1187)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council
action. Herman J. Giggee, owner of Giggee Amusements, Inc. appeared before the Council
to request approval for his application for a carnival license for the week -end dates
of 19, 20 and 21 May, as well as May 26, 27, 28 and 29. He stated that a donation of
$300 would go to the Boy Scouts (this was confirmed by Mr. McChesney, director of Sin-
nissippi Council of Boy Scouts) and more donations would follow, if the carnival was
successful. Carnival to be located in the old Woodman Store parking lot.
After a long discussion relative to a Conditional Use Permit, Councilmember Collins
moved to approve the permit, subject to proof of $1,000,000 insurance coverage, approval
of the Chief of Police, and the permit would be for the two week -ends beginning May
19 and May 30 and waiver of the $70 per day application fee, seconded by Councilmember
Pierson.
Councilmember Pulliam moved to amend the motion by dropping any reference to waiving
of fees, seconded by Council President Stockwell and passed by the following vote: Aye:
Council President Stockwell, Councilmembers Pulliam, Stehura, McLean and Schneider.
Nay: Councilmembers Pierson and Collins.
Councilmembers then voted on the original motion as amended and passed by the following
vote: Aye: Councilmembers Pierson, Collins, Pulliam, Stehura, McLean and Schneider.
Nay: Council President Stockwell.
Dennis Kerchoff, representing the Janesville Tennis Association spoke in support of
repairing the tennis courts at Palmer Park by stating that 6,000 persons use the courts
during the summer months and that they would be willing to cooperate to raise funds
for this project - mentioning $7,000 to $10,000.
2. A proposed ordinance revising the fee from $4 to $3 for summer use of the Janesville
Transit System buses by persons 5 through 18 years of age was given its second reading
by title only and public hearing. No one appeared. Councilmember Stehura moved to
adopt said ordinance as presented, seconded by Councilmember McLean and adopted unanimously.
(File Ordinance No. 89-626)
3 & 4. Proposed Ordinance (89-618 and 89-619) annexing property located at the southwest
corner of West -Court Street and Crosby Avenue, and establishing the zoning classification
of property located at the south west corner of West Court St. and Crosby Avenue respec-
tively, were given second readings by title only and public hearing. City Manager
Sheiffer reminded Councilmembers that these ordinances had been postponed for Council
action at the last regular meeting. No one appeared for the public hearing.
Councilmember McLean moved to adopt Ordinance 89-618 and Ordinance 89-619, seconded
by Councilmember Schneider. After some discussion, Councilmember McLean withdrew his
motion and Councilmember Schneider withdrew his second.
Councilmember Collins moved that the City ratify the agreement with the Tueschers, con-
ditioned upon a favorable vote on the annexation, seconded by Councilmember Pulliam
and passed by the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers Pierson, Collins, Pulliam, Stehura,
McLean and Schneider. Nay: Council President Stockwell.
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Councilmember McLean moved to adopt Ordinance 89-618 and Ordinance 89-619, seconded
by Councilmember Schneider. The vote was taken on each ordinance separately.
Ordinance 89-618 was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers Pierson, Collins,
Pulliam, Stehura, McLean and Schneider. Nay: Council President Stockwell. (File
Ordinance 89-618)
Ordinance 89-619 was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers Collins,
Pulliam, Stehura and McLean. Nay: Council President Stockwell, Councilmembers Pierson
and Schneider. (File Ordinance No. 89-619)
NEW BUSINESS
1. Committee appointments. Councilmember Stehura moved to approve the appointment
of Thomas Merritt as an alternate for three years on the Golf Course Advisory Committee,
as recommended by Council President Stockwell, seconded by Councilmember McLean and
adopted unanimously.
2. Council President Stockwell presented the Employment Agreement between the City
Manager and the City of Janesville stating that two steps were required: 1) approve
the agreement and 2) to authorize the Council President to sign the agreement. Council -
member Collins moved to approve the agreement and to authorize the Council President
to sign same, seconded by Councilmember Stehura and adopted by the following vote: Aye:
Council President Stockwell, Councilmembers Pierson, Collins, Pulliam, Stehura and
Schneider. Nay: Councilmember McLean.
3. A proposed Initial Resolution authorizing the issuance of $1,750,000 of General
Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 1989-A was presented by City Manager Sheiffer and
reviewed by Finance Director Herb Stinski. Mr. Stinski stated that there would be
a cash deficit during two time frames, the first occuring during 1 July through July
24, and the second from September 15 through November 20th. This is caused by the method
state payments are made. He also stated that 85 percent of the state funds are received
after 85 percent of the fiscal year has lapsed.
The following bid was received from Valley Bank - quoting an interest rate of 7.15%
with interest expense totaling $72,989.58. Bank One (Milwaukee/Janesville) quoted an
interest rate of 6.96% with interest expense totaling $69,696.67. Mr. Stinski recom-
mended that the Council approve this resolution awarding the sale to Bank One and setting
the notes' interest rate. Councilmember McLean moved to adopt the resolution as presented,
seconded by Councilmember Pulliam and adopted unanimously. (File Resolution No. 89-1172)
4. A proposed resolution authorizing the issuance of $4,620,000 of General Obligation
Promissory Notes, Series 1989-B. Councilmember Collins moved to amend the resolution
to add the replacement of the Main Street Bridge in the amount of $150,000.00 to the
resolution, seconded by Councilmember Pulliam and adopted by the following vote: Aye:
Councilmembers Pierson, Collins, Pulliam, Stehura and Schneider. Nay: Council President
Stockwell and Councilmember McLean.
Councilmember Stehura moved to adopt the resolution as amended, seconded by Councilmember
Collins and adopted by the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers Pierson, Collins,
Pulliam, Stehura, McLean and Schneider. Pass: Council President Stockwell. (File
Resolution No. 89-1186)
5 & 6. Two proposed resolutions were reviewed by Michael King, Community Development.
Director. No. 89-1183 authorizing the purchase of 106-112 N. Jackson St. and 89-1184
authorizing the purchase of 116 N. Jackson St. Councilmember McLean moved to adopt
Resolutions 89-1183 and 89-1184 (either jointly or separately). Councilmember Pulliam
seconded the motion and the resolutions were adopted unanimously (jointly). (File
Resolutions No. 89-1183 and 89-1184)
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7. Matters not on the Agenda. Councilmember Stehura asked for the support from the
Councilmembers in proposing an ordinance requiring the payment of any outstanding tax
(real and personal) assessments or other fees for any licenses or permits issued by
the City. Councilmember Pierson stated he would support such an ordinance; Council
President Stockwell said he thought there would not be much trouble gaining support.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by the City Council.
Angelo Lamendola
Deputy City Clerk
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