1981-09-21 Agenda and MinutesCITY OF JANESVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
21 SEPTEMBER 1981
7:30 P.M.
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1- Roll Call.
2. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of 8 September 1981.
3. Licenses: Refer separate Agenda.
4. Fiscal Board Item: Consider appointment of Fiscal Board Member to serve on
School Board Budget Advisory Committee.
5. Referral to the Plan Commission:
a. Sale of land in Industrial Park to Osborne -Janesville.
b. Purchase of property at 338 S. Locust Street.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected
by Council action.
2. Second reading and Public Hearing of proposed ordinance changing the
zoning classification of land in the 200 block of Black Bridge Road.
(File Ord. No. 81-251)
3.- Second reading and Public Hearing of proposed ordinance changing the
zoning classification of land located at the northeast corner of
Mineral Point and N. Crosby Avenues. (File Ord. No. 81-•252)
NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendation,ofthe Committee of Public Works and awarding of
contracts for Landfill Garage.
2. Approval of settlement in the Mead and Hunt law suit. (File Res. No.
'81-482)
3. Recommendations of the Plan Commission:
a. Introduction of proposed ordinance changing the
zoning classification of land located at 1001
Highway 14 North. (File Ord. No. 81-256)
b. Acquisition of House for Rehabilitation Program.
(File Res. No. 81-483)
4. Municipal Transit Insurance Program.
5. Claims resulting from fire on 1 June 1981.
6. 1980 Audit.
7. Request to close a portion of N. Main Street on 2 October from 10:00 A.M.
until Noon.
8. Transit Development Plan.
9. Matters not on the Agenda.
10. Motion to adjourn.
The undersigned as the designee of the presiding officer of the above governmental body
certify that I posted a copy of this document in the lobby of the Janesville Municipal
Build� g and mailed a copy to the official newspaper of the City of Janesville on
1815eotember. 198r)
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JANESVILLE CITY COUNCIL
21 September, 1981
LICENSE AGENDA
OPERATOR (Bartender) - Original
Lantta, John Mathews
314 South River St.
OPERATOR (Bartender) - Renewal
Bell, Carl D. 725 North Arch
Kelly, Kathleen Ann 5113 Tripp
SECONDHAND DEALER - Original
Anthony Tomaszewski &
Allen Peoerson
TAXI -CAB DRIVER_ -_ Original
Michael, Marvin T.
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Alibi Inn
Rocky's Pub & Deli
Jim's Friendly Tap
1306 Grand Ave. -City To be known as
102 Mechanic St. -Edgerton Janesville Auction
Center - West Milwaukee
Street
Seven S. Academy Janesville Taxi Service
Note:
The Secondhand Dealer has proper bonding with CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION of
Madison, Wisconsin
The Taxi -Cab Driver will be working for George A. Johnson who has Janesville Taxi
Service
JANESVILLE CITY COUNCIL
21 September, 1981
ADDENDUM TO LICENSE AGENDA
TAXI -CAB COMPANY - Addition of 3rd taxi
Wilson, Bobbie 1216 4th St. -Beloit
ELECTRICIAN - Original
Anderson, Ronald L.
OPERATOR (Bartender) - Renewal
Allen, Alexander T.
Nelson, Kenneth R.
576 S. Capetown Ave.
Rockford
1618 Mayfair Dr.
538 Eisenhower
Caddy Cab - Div. of
Mr. B's Limousine
Ballard Electric,Inc.
Moose Club
Nightingale's
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
AND THE FISCAL BOARD
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF JANESVILLE
REGULAR MEETING
21 September, 1981
Vol. 33
No. 79
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville and the Fiscal Board
School District of Janesville, held in the Municipal Building 21 September, 1981
at 7:30 p.m.
Present: Council President Stabb, Councilmembers Stehura, Fink, Miles, Wexler, Bolton,
Schroder and Chairman Ramseier.
Absent: Chairmen Little, Ransom and Lee.
The minutes of the regular meeting of 8 September, 1981 were presented.
Councilmember Bolton requested that on page 2, Ordinance No. 81-254 that the words
"recommended for approval by the Plan Commission" be deleted.
Councilmember Bolton made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
8 September, 1981. as amended. Motion seconded by Councilmember Miles and adopted
unanimously.
LICENSES:
Councilmember Miles made a motion that the following license applications be approved
and issued:
OPERATOR (Bartender) - Original
OPERATOR. (Bartender) - Renewal
SECONDHAND DEALER - Original
TAXI -CAB DRIVER - Original
TAXI -CAB COMPANY - Addition of 3rd taxi
ELECTRICIAN - Original
Motion seconded by Councilmember Fink and 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.)
FISCAL BOARD ITEM:
The City Council adjourned at 7:35 p.m. and reconvened as the Fiscal Board at 7:36 p.m.
Fiscal Board President Stabb stated that there were two parts to this question:
1. Does the Fiscal Board want to have a member serve on the School Board Budget
Advisory Committee?
2. How should this person be selected?
Fiscal Board Member Stehura made a motion to select a representative to sit on the
School Board Budget Advisory Committee.
This was followed by a short discussion. Fiscal Board Member James Ramseier stated
that it was the responsibility of the elected school board members to carry out their
duties rather than electing an option by letting an advisory committee do their work.
Fiscal Board Member Stehura stated that the School Board was serious in trying to
make the necessary cuts to the budget in regards to the tax levy with the help of such
a committee.
After further discussion revolving around the two ideas, the vote was taken and fails
by the following vote: Aye: Fiscal Board Members Stehura, Fink and Bolton. Nay:
Fiscal Board President Stabb, Fiscal Board Members Miles, Wexler, Schroder and Ramseier.
Absent: Fiscal Board Members Little, Ransom and Lee.
No action was taken on the second question as posed by Fiscal Board President Stabb.
The Fiscal Board adjourned at 7:50 p.m. and the City Council reconvened at 7:51 p.m.
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REFERRALS TO THE PLAN COMMISSION:
Council President Stabb referred the following items to the Plan Commission for a
recommendation and report:
(a) Sale of land in the Industrial Park to Ozburn-Janesville:.
(b) Purchase of property at 338 South Locust Street.
REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Council President Stabb asked if anyone had any requests or comments on matters not
on the agenda three times. No one appeared before the Council at this time.
ORDINANCES:
1. A proposed ordinance changing the zoning classification of land located in the
200 block of Black Bridge Road was rescheduled for public hearing for the 19th of
October, 1981 by the Council President as proper notice had not been given. (File
Ordinance No. 81-251)
2. A proposed ordinance changing the zoning classification of land located at the
northeast corner of Mineral Point and North Crosby Avenues was rescheduled for public
hearing for the 19th of October, 1981 by the Council President as proper notice had
not been given. (File Ordinance No. 81-252)
3. A proposed ordinance changing the zoning classification of land located at 1001 Highway
14 North was introduced by Council President Stabb and given its first reading by
title only. 'A public hearing was set for 19th of October, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. (File
Ordinance No. 81-256)
RESOLUTIONS:
1. A proposed resolution for the approval of the settlement'in the Mead and Hunt law
suit for $3,500.00 was presented by Assistant C.7:ty Manager Wontz-Toff
Councilmember Fink made a motion to adopt said resolution as presented. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Bolton and adopted unanimously. (File Resolution No. 81-482)
2. A proposed resolution authorizing and directing the purchase by the City of Janesville
of land within the City owned by Michelle T. Herman and for the Community Development
Block Grant Rehabilitation Program was presented.
Councilmember Schroder made a motion to adopt said resolution as presented. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Fink and adopted by the following vote: Aye: Council President
Stabb, Councilmembers Stehura, Fink, Wexler, Bolton and Schroder. Nay: Councilmember
Miles. (File Resolution No. 81-483)
MISCELLANEOUS:
1. Assistant City Manager Wentzloff presented the insurance program as proposed for the
municipal transit system. The proposed agreement is for three years and includes 16
other municipal transit systems. This was followed by a very brief discussion amongst
the Councilmembers and administration.
Councilmember Fink made a motion to authorize the City Manager to execute agreement for
the municipal transit insurance program. Motion seconded by Councilmember Miles and
adopted unanimously.
2. Assistant City Manager Wentzloff presented the claims resulting from the fire of
June 1, 1981 stating the normal practice is to have the Council deny the claims and
thereby putting it in the hands of the insurance carrier as recommended by them.
The claims in question are as follows:
Edward E. Steindle $ 75,000.00
(for damage to his
personal property)
James F. Dunlavy 50,000.00
(for damage to his personal
property and for pain, suffering
and disability)
Lillian Norma Dunlavy 100,000.00
(for personal loss and personal
property damage)
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Ernest P. Agnew $ 200,000.00
(for damages to his personal
property)
Betty J. Hanke 50,000.00
(for damage to her personal
property)
Lawrence Rochester 5,000.00
(for cost of demolition
pursuant to a City building
inspection order)
Lawrence Rochester 5,000.00
(for complying with the
City condemnation order)
Lawrence Rochester 14,000.00
(for relocation and loss
of business)
Judie Stevens 2,000,000.00
(for personal injuries)
William Stevens 200,000.00
(for injuries to his wife)
These are claims per the City Manager's memo -to the Council of 17 of September, 1981.
Councilmember Miles made a motion -to deny the claims as listed in the memo from the
City Manager of 17 September, 1981. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wexler and adopted
unanimously.
2. Assistant City Manager Wentzloff presented the transit development plan and also
introduced Mr. Tom Rogers who explained it in detail. He reviewed the three alternatives
that were part of the report. He, also, stated that no action would be required and
to hold this matter over to the 5 October, 1981 Council meeting for final action.
Council President Stabb asked if there were any questions and then laid the matter over
until the meeting of 5 October, 1981.
REPORTS:
1. Assistant City Manager Wentzloff presented the recommendation of the Committee of
Public Works to award the contract for the landfill garage to Gilbank Construction of
110 Allen Street, Clinton, Wisconsin 53525 for the amount of $19,950.00.
Councilmember Fink made a motion to adopt the recommendation of the Public Works Committee
awarding the contract to Gilbank Construction for the amount of $19,950.00. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Wexler and adopted unanimously.
2. Assistant City Manager Wentzloff presented the request to close a portion of North
Main Street on 2 October, 1981 from 10:00 a.m. until noon for the park dedication.
Council President Stabb stated that the Council had received a petition approving this
action.
Councilmember Miles made a motion to approve the (per memo of 9/17/81) closing of Main
Street between Milwaukee Street and Pease Court from 10:00 a.m. until noon on Friday,
2 October, 1981, with the exception of the north -bound lane of Main Street between the
Bank of Wisconsin exit to Pease Court. Motion seconded by Councilmember Bolton and
adopted unanimously.
3. Council President Stabb presented the audit report for 1980.
Councilmember Wexler stated that Mr. Stinski and his department should be commended for
the excellent job they have done as noted per the management letter and continued by
questioning how the reserve for delinquent taxes, $250,000, transfer to general surplus
would change or what causes would it have.
Mr. Stinski answered that we are not writing it off, but that it would be resolved with
the auditors and the Council would be informed how this would be handled.
Councilmember Fink questioned how the auditing firm was selected. Mr. Wentzloff replied
that this firm had done the audit over a number of years, not selected by'bid process.
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Councilmember Wexler made a motion to postpone placing the audit report on file until
the -administration had answered questions or recommendations of the auditors. Motion
dies for lack of second.
Councilmember Miles made a motion to accept the audit and place on file. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Bolton and adopted by the following vote: Aye: Council President Stabb,
Councilmember Stehura, Fink, Miles, Bolton and Schroder. Nay: Councilmember Wexler.
MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
1. Councilmember Fink asked if we shouldn't re-evaluate the auditor selection process.
Mr. Wentzloff stated that the administration was in the process of reviewing the auditors
and the process of selection. Councilmember Schroder stated that there must be advantages
of past experience of auditors.
2. Council President Stabb advised the Councilmembers of the study session to take place
on Tuesday, 29 September, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers to discuss the
1982 budget.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by the City Council.
Angelo Lamendola
Deputy City Clerk
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