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1987-08-24 Council MeetingPROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN REGULAR MEETING 24 August 1987 Vol. 38 No. 11 Approved: 8 September 1987 Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville, held in the Municipal Building 24 August 1987 at 7:30 p.m. Meeting was called to order by Council President Pulliam. Present: Council President Pulliam, Councilmembers Mittness, Collins, Stockwell, Stehura, Pierson and McLean. The minutes of the regular meeting of 10 August 1987 were presented. Councilmember McLean made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of 10 August 1987 as dis- tributed. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Pierson and adopted by the following vote; Aye: Council President Pulliam, Councilmembers Mittness, Collins, Stehura, Pierson and McLean. Pass: Councilmember Stockwell. LICENSES Councilmember Stehura made a motion that the licenses, as listed on the license agenda and on file in the office of the city clerk, be approved and issued except for one taxi- cab driver application, not recommended by the Police Chief. Motion seconded by Council - member McLean. Councilmember Stockwell questioned the various violations of "The Circuit, Inc." City Manager Sheiffer informed the Council that the clerk's office would not issue the license until approved by the various city inspectors. Council then voted on the motion which was adopted unanimously. (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.) OLD BUSINESS 1. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action. Ms. Christie Swendrzynski, Director of the Youth Association for Retarded Children, spoke on the request to hold a fund raising event at Rockport Pool on Saturday, 29 August 1987. Council President Pulliam asked if the Council had any objection to act on this now, rather than as the Item I under New Business requesting use of Rockport Pool 29 August 1987 by the Youth Association for Retarded Children to hold a fund raising event for financial gain. There was no objection. Councilmember Stehura made a motion that Council grant the request of the Youth Associa- tion for Retarded Children to hold a fund raiser at Rockport Pool on Saturday 29 August 1987 with 10% of the total pledges or $25, whichever is lowest, to go to the City for fees for lifeguards. Motion seconded by Councilmember McLean and passed unanimously. Councilmember Mittness asked if the fee increases for the ice arena could be placed on the agenda two weeks from now. Council President Pulliam stated this should be under "Matters not on the Agenda", but would be willing to discuss it now if a second Councilmember requested to do so. Council - member McLean stated that this should be for a study session, and Councilmember Collins stated that Council has all the information. City Attorney Klimczyk reviewed the ordinance concerning who may call for a City Council meeting and the policy of placement of an item on the Agenda. Council President Pulliam restated the position of the Chair and Councilmember Stockwell questioned the discussion by the Council, since it was not acted upon under "Matters not on the Agenda". No further action was taken. 2. A proposed ordinance to deannex three portions of land on North Washington Street was given its second reading by title only and public hearing. No one appeared for the public hearing. Councilmember Pierson made a motion to adopt said ordinance as presented. Motion seconded by Councilmember McLean and adopted unanimously. (File Ordinance No. 87-533) 3 & 4. Two proposed ordinances relative to the annexation of property located at the south- west corner of Rockport Road and South Crosby Avenue, as well as the zoning of said property were given second readings by title only and public hearing. No one appeared for the public hearing. Upon reviewing the two ordinances, City Manager Sheiffer recommended that they be adopted. Councilmember McLean made a motion to adopt Ordinance 87-531 and Ordinance 87-532 as presented. Motion seconded by Councilmember Stockwell and adopted unanimously. (File Ordinances No. 87-531 and 87-532) 5. A proposed ordinance, recommended by the Plan Commission, relative to the rezoning of properties located within the 2700 block of North Lexington from R3 to 01 was reviewed by City Manager Sheiffer and given its second reading by title only and public hearing. Donald Boughton, 5211 North River Rd. and owner of the roller rink, stated he was against the rezoning because he felt the cost to him for any improvements would not be of any benefit to his business. Tom Barnes, 872 E. Memorial Dr. and representing Parker Pen Credit Union, stated the options they had in mind and explained that they did not want to change or move the street and they had deeded the street dedication along the north boundry line. Councilmember McLean made a motion to adopt said ordinance as presented. Motion seconded by Councilmember Stehura. A discussion followed concerning the layout of Liberty Lane to N. Lexington. Council - member McLean withdrew his motion and Councilmember Stehura withdrew his second. Councilmember McLean then made a new motion to refer the ordinance back to the Plan Com- mission to reconsider the placement of Liberty Lane. Motion seconded by Councilmember Stockwell and adopted by the following vote: Aye: Council President Pulliam, Council - members Mittness, Stockwell, Stehura, Pierson and McLean. Nay: Councilmember Collins. (File Ordinance No. 87-534) 6. A proposed resolution concerning Public Works Program #3A - 1987 for sewer and water improvements was given its second reading and reviewed by City Manager Sheiffer. City Attorney Klimczyk read the names of the streets to be improved during the public hearing. No one appeared. Councilmember McLean made a motion to adopt Resolution 87-1018 and to grant Mr. Wolcott a five-year deferment without interest, followed by the normal five-year plan at 9.5% interest. Motion seconded by Councilmember Pierson. -2- During the discussion that ensued, Councilmember Collins made a motion to change the interest rate to 7 percent. Motion seconded by Councilmember McLean and failed by the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers Collins and McLean. Nay: Council President Pulliam, Councilmembers Mittness, Stockwell, Stehura and Pierson. A vote was taken on the original motion and was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Council President Pulliam, Councilmembers Mittness, Stockwell, Stehura, Pierson and McLean. Nay: Councilmember Collins. (File Resolution No. 87-1018) NEW BUSINESS 1. This item was discussed under Item 1 of Old Business. 2. The financial statement for the month of June 1987 was presented. Councilmember Stehura made a motion that the financial statement be accepted and placed on file for audit. Motion seconded by Councilmember McLean and adopted unanimously. 3. A proposed resolution for a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $60,000 for a methane gas analysis at the landfill was presented by City Manager Sheiffer. Councilmember Mittness asked how much was in the General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance and how it was made up. He was told that the balance was $1,480,643 by Finance Director Stinski, who also explained the makeup of this account. After further discussion, Council President Pulliam stated that five votes are required by the Council for adoption of any supplemental appropriation. Councilmember McLean made a motion to adopt said resolution as presented. Motion seconded by Councilmember Stockwell and adopted unanimously. (File Resolution No. 87-1019) 4. A proposed resolution for a supplemental appropriation for operating subsidy at the ice arena was reviewed by City Manager Sheiffer who stated that the money was to be used to correct a number of safety deficiencies. Councilmember Mittness made a motion to adopt said resolution as presented. Motion seconded by Councilmember McLean and adopted unani- mously. (File Resolution No. 87-1020) 5. A proposed resolution for supplemental appropriation for liability insurance coverage in an amount of $75,193 was reviewed and recommended for adoption by City Manager Sheiffer. Councilmember Stockwell made a motion to adopt said resolution as presented. Motion seconded by Councilmember Stehura and adopted by the following vote: Aye: Council President Pulliam, Councilmembers Collins, Stockwell, ,Stehura, Pierson and McLean. Nay: Councilmember Mittness. (File Resolution No. 87-1021) 6. A proposed resolution for the consideration of a supplemental appropriation for economic adjustments for an amount of $145,764 was presented by City Manager Sheiffer, who also recommended approval of the resolution. Councilmember McLean made a motion to adopt said resolution as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Stockwell and adopted unanimously. (File Resolution No. 87-1022) 7. Matters not on the Agenda. Council President Pulliam stated that the City had received a plaque from the Rock Aqua Jays in appreciation for the support they have received from the City Council. Council President Pulliam welcomed Tom Rogers to the Council podium as Assistant City Manager. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m. These minutes are not official until approved by the City Council. Angelo Lamendola Deputy City Clerk -3-