1981-11-19 Agenda and Minutesi l� iA
CITY OF JANESVILLE
MEETING SCHEDULED
NAME OR PURPOSE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING
MEETING DATE: Thursday - 19 November, 1981
TIME OF MEETING: 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Council Chambers - Municipal Building
AGENDA: For the purpose of discussing the. General City Budget for
1982.
SUBMITTED BY:
DATE SUBMITTED:
Philip L. Deaton
17 November, 1981
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 Building and mailed a copy to the official newspaper of the City of
Janesville on 17 November 19 81
Xorg A. Kr ger
City Clerk
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CITY OF JANESVILLE
18 NORTH JACKSON STREET W I S C 0 N S I N
(608) 754-2811 6 3 5 4 5
COUNCIL-MANAGER GOVERNMENT
To All Councilmembers
Notice of Special Meeting
Please take notice that a Special Meeting of the Janesville City
Council has been called for Thursday, 19 November 1981, at 7:30 P.M.
in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 18 N. Jackson
Street, Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin, for the purpose of
discussing the General City Budget for 1982.
17, Novembe r 1981
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Philip L. Deaton
City Manager
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
SPECIAL MEETING
19 November, 1981
Vol. 33
No. 92
Special meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville, held in the Municipal
Building 19 November, 1981 at 7:30 p.m.
Present: Council President Stabb, Councilmembers Stehura, Fink, Miles, Wexler, Bolton
and Schroder.
Council President Stabb announced that the special meeting was called for the purpose
of continued discussion of the General City Budget.
Council President Stabb said she would like to take up the Golf Course and Ice Arena
budgets first.
Councilmember Miles said he would prefer not to act on the Golf Course budget tonight
because of the special meeting on Tuesday on November 24th.
GENERAL CITY BUDGET:
Blackhawk Golf Course: page 148
Riverside Golf Course: Page 149
Councilmember Fink questioned the maintenance costs in hourly wages.
City Manager Deaton said we could contract out the maintenance and could lease out
the courses to some one. About 3% of the courses in the area are leased. We would
have to draw up specifications and require a substantial bond. All of our options
are open now but we could not settle this before our deadline of 7 December.
Councilmember Fink made a motion to eliminate 10% from the hourly wages of Blackhawk
and Riverside Golf courses, Item 102 for a total reduction of $13,610.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Schroder and adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Council President Stabb, Councilmembers Stehura, Fink, Miles, Wexler, and
Schroder
Nay: Councilmember Bolton
ICE ARENA: Page 145
From list of proposed reductions.
Item No. 417 Floor Replacement (6,170)
Councilmember Miles asked if we could lease or rent the Ice Arena.
City Manager Deaton said it could be investigated but the Ice Arena would not be
as attractive to lease as a Golf Course would be.
Councilmember Wexler made a motion to delete this $6170.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Stehura and adopted unanimously.
After reviewing Item No. 101, regular salaries, Councilmember Miles made a motion
that the regular salaries not exceed $70,000 or a cut of $9675. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Fink.
Councilmember Wexler made a motion to postpone action on the motion until the Ice
Arena manager is here.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Bolton and adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Council President Stabb, Councilmembers Stehura, Miles, Wexler, Bolton and
Schroder.
Nay: Councilmember Fink
BUILDING INSPECION: Page 26
Councilmember Schroder said after considering all aspects of this budget he would
recommend withdrawing the motion made by Councilmember Miles on 16 November, 1981
to delete one position and seconded by Councilmember Schroeder. The vote on the
motion was held over until further information was received. Councilmember Miles
agreed and the motion was withdrawn.
Councilmember Wexler made a motion to delete $18,664 from Item 101 regular salaries.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Bolton.
Councilmember Stehura questioned the Fire Inspection referrals to the Building
Inspection Department.
City Manager Deaton said the Fire Inspections are referred, as enforcement has to be
acted on by the Building Inspector. The city attorney is working on an ordinance on
the powers of the Fire Inspector so he can enforce his inspections.
Councilmember Stehura asked if the fee structure could be raised.
City Manager Deaton said he has a proposal to increase fees and will bring it to the
council later.
Councilmember Fink asked that Fire Department inspection have a priority over sign
inspections and would like to be kept abreast of this.
Councilmember Wexler's motion to delete $18,664 was adopted unanimously.
CROSSRAODS: Pa�e_40
Item 222, Rental of Equipment
$677.
Councilmember Wexler made a motion to delete this $677. Motion seconded by Council -
member Bolton and adopted unanimously.
PLANNING: Pale 53
Item No. 103 - Temporary Wages $2700
Councilmember Wexler made a motion to delete this $2700. Motion seconded by Council -
member Miles and adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Council President Stabb, Councilmembers Stehura, Fink, Miles, Wexler and
Schroder.
Nay: Councilmember Bolton
BITUMINOUS STREETS: Page 63
Item 230 - Payment to contractors
$,100 ,000
Council President Stabb made a motion to delete this $100,000. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Schroder and fails by the following vote:
Aye: Council President Stabb, Councilmembers Fink, and Schroder.
Nay: Councilmembers Stehura, Miles, Wexler and Bolton.
SIDEWALK AND CURB AND GUTTER: Page 69
Item 403 - Curb Ramp Construction (3) $5000
Councilmember Miles made a motion to delete this $5,000. Motion seconded by Council -
member Bolton and adopted unanimously.
TRAFFIC SIGNS: Page 87
Item No. 411 - Traffic'Control Equipment $13,500
Councilmember Wexler made a motion to delete this $13,500. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Miles and adopted unanimously.
Street Lighting: Page 95
Item No. 409 - Plant Equipment
Sodium fixtures (8)
$8,000
Councilmember Fink made a motion to delete this $8,000. Motion seconded by Council -
member Miles and adopted unanimously.
TRAXLER PARK: Page 109
Item No. 417 - Parking Lot $28,750
Item No. 417 - Painting Warming house 1,R50
TOTAL .su ,tiM
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Motion seconded by Councilmember Miles and fails by the following vote:
Aye: Councilmembers Stehura, Fink and Miles.
Nay: Council President Stabb, Councilmembers Wexler, Bolton and Schroder.
TALLMAN RESTORATIONS: Page 126
Councilmember Bolton made a motion to restore the Tallman Restorations budget to
$28,827 or to add $17,457. Motion seconded by Councilmember Miles and adopted
by the following vote:
Aye: Council President Stabb, Councilmembers Stehura, Miles, Wexler, Bolton and
Schroder.
Nay: Councilmember Fink.
RIGHT-OF-WAY MAINTENANCE: Paqe 134
Item
No.
102
- Hourly wages
$8,360
Item
No.
213
- Vehicle Operation and Maintence
770
Item
No.
222
- Rental of Equipment
1,430
Item
No.
300
- Supplies and Materials
440
TOTAL
11,000
Councilmember Fink made a motion to delete this $11,000. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Miles and adopted unanimously.
City Manager Deaton said we would have to call on volunteer groups to maintain
these small triangles and areas.
YOUTH PROGRAMS: Page 97
Item
No.
102
- Hourly wages
$30,075
Item
No.
218
- Insurance
110
Item
No.
227
- Miscellaneous
990
Item
No.
300
- Supplies and Materials
3,213
TOTAL
34,388
The above items are for playgrounds, soccer and the Saturday Morning Recreation
Program.
Councilmember Wexler made a motion to delete the Saturday Morning Program for
$1,000 which is Item No. 218,for $110 and Item No. 227 for $890. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Fink and adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Councilmembers Stehura, Fink, Miles, Wexler, and Schroder.
Nay: Council President Stabb, Councilmember Bolton.
LEISURE SERVICES,- GENERAL ADMINISTRATION: Page 101
Item 101 - Regular Salaries
$5,447
Councilmember Fink made a motion to delete this $5,447. Motion seconded by Council -
member Stehura and adopted unanimously.
LUSTIG PARK: Page_ 130
Item 222 - Rental of Equipment
$5,000
Councilmember Stehura made a motion to delete this $5,000. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Schroder.. After discussion Councilmember Stehura changed his motion
to a motion to delete Item. 225 for $5,000 and Item 416 - Maintenance Equipment
for $10,000 or a total of $15,000. Motion seconded by Councilmember Schroder and
adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Council President Stabb, Councilmembers Stehura, Fink, Miles, Wexler and Schroder.
Nay: Councilmember Bolton.
ALL GENERAL FUND BUDGETS:
Item 103 - Temporary Secretarial Assistance $ 7,044
Item 115 - All training funds 41,028
Except for the City Attorney $ 630
Building Inspection Department 1,815
Fire Department 13,262
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Councilmember Miles made a motion to delete this $30,600. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Fink. After due discussion Councilmember Miles withdrew his motion
and Councilmember Fink withdrew his second.
Councilmember Miles then made a motion to delete Item No. 417 - Parking Lot in
the amount of $28,750. Motion seconded by Councilmember Fink and adopted unanimously.
PALMER PARK: Page 111
Item 414 - Tree Trimming $3,000
Item 417 - Pedestrian Bridge (completion) $3,000
TOTAL 6,000
Councilmember Fink made a motion to delete this $6,000. Motion seconded by Council -
member Miles and adopted unaimously.
MONTEREY PARK: Page 113
Item No. 417 - Landscaping
$1,700
Councilmember Wexler made a motion to delete this $1,700. Motion seconded by Council
member Miles and adopted unanimously.
LIONS BEACH: Paqe 116
Item
No.
417
- Tree Removal
$1,750
Item
No.
417
- Hot Water Heater
4,200
Item
No.
417
- Paint Bathouse
2,500
Item
No.
417
- Entrance Door
850
Item
No.
417
- Shelving
1,000
TOTAL
10,300
Councilmember Miles made a motion to delete all items except Item No. 417 - Paint
Bathhouse for a total to delete of $7,800. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wexler
and adopted unanimously.
ROCKPORT PARK: Paqe 122
Item
No.
102
- Hourly wages
$1,988
Item
No.
213 -
Vehicle Operation and Mtce
Item
No.
222
- Rental of Equipment
1,500
Item
No.
300
- Supplies and Materials
500
Item
No.
403
- Grading and Seeding
6,750
Item
No.
403
- Road
12,500
Item
No.
403
- Entrance Sign
1,500
Item
No.
403
- Mower
7,500
TOTAL
40,000
Councilmember Wexler made a motion to delete Item No. 403 - Road for $12,500.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Miles and adopted unanimously.
Councilmember Stehura requested a report on how it would affect the entire budget
if we were to mow every 6 days instead of every 5 days.
Councilmember Miles made a motion to delete Item No. 102 - Hourly wages for $9,250.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Fink and fails by the following vote:
Aye: Councilmembers Fink, Miles and Schroder.
Nay: Council President Stabb, Councilmembers Stehura, Wexler and Bolton.
SMALL PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Page 124
Item No. 403 - Valley Park Development $7,200
Item No. 417 - Storm Sewer 3,500
TOTAL 10,700
Councilmember Wexler made a motion to delete Item No. 403 - Valley Park Development
for $7,200. Motion seconded by Councilmember Miles and adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Councilmembers Stehura, Fink, Miles, Wexler, and Schroder.
Nay: Council President Stabb, Councilmember Bolton.
Councilmember Fink made a motion to delete Item No. 417 - Storm Sewer for $3,500.
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Item 204 - All Gov't and Prof Conference Exp $15,075
Item 217 - All memberships and subscription
(Except Engineering Dept - $323) 6,917
Economic adjustments 37,985
TOTAL 108,049
Enterprise Funds
Bus Department - Gov't and Prof Conference Exp $800.00
Ice Arena - Gov't and Prof Conference Expense 00.00
Golf Courses - Gov't and Prof Conference Expense900.00
Councilmember Stehura made a motion to cut Item 204 by 50% including money in the
Bus Department and Golf Courses or Item 204 to delete $7537.50. Bus Department
to delete $400 and Golf Courses to delete $450 for a total of $8387.50. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Fink and failed by the following vote:
Aye: Councilmembers Stehura, Fink and Schroder.
Nay: Council President Stabb, Councilmembers Miles, Wexler and Bolton.
Councilmembers Miles made a motion to cut these items by 25%.
Item 204 - Government and Professional Conference Expense delete $3,769;
Bus Department - Government and Professional Conference Expense delete $200;
and Golf Course Government and Professional Conference Expense delete $225;
for a total of $3769 deleted in'the General fund and $425 deleted in the enterprise
funds. Motion seconded by Councilmember Schroder and adopted unanimously.
Councilmember Fink made a motion delete Item No. 103 - Temporary Secretarial
Assistance or $7,044. Motion seconded by Councilmember Miles and adopted
unanimously.
Councilmember Fink made a motion to delete $11,028 for Item No. 115 - All
training funds. Motion seconded by Councilmember Stehura and adopted unanimously.
Councilmember Fink made a motion to delete $2,417. Item No. 217 - All memberships
and subscriptions. Motion seconded by Councilmember Stehura and adopted by the
following vote:
Aye: Councilmembers Stehura, Fink, Miles, and Schroder.
Nay: Council President Stabb, Councilmembers Wexler and Bolton.
Councilmember Fink made a motion to delete $37,985 from Economic adjustments.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Stehura and adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Council President Stabb, Councilmembers Stehura, Fink, Miles and Bolton.
Nay: Councilmembers Wexler, and Schroder.
Council President Stabb said if $37,985 could be saved in health care she would
recommend that $37,985 to go into economic adjustments.
STREET PAINTING: Page 92
Item 102 - Hourly Wages
$776
Councilmember Fink made a motion to delete this $776. Motion seconded by Council -
member Miles and adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Council President Stabb, Councilmembers Fink, Miles, and Schroder.
Nay: Councilmembers Stehura, Wexler and Bolton.
RIVERSIDE PARK: Paqe 107
Item
No.
417
- Garage Door
$1,450
Item
No.
417
- Light Pole
1,200
Item
No.
417
- Baseball backstop
1,500
Item
No.
417
- Concrete Floor
4,000
TOTAL
8,150
Councilmember Stehura made a motion to delete the following item under 417, Garage
Door $1,450, Light Pole $1,200 and Baseball backstop $1,500 or a total of $4,150.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Miles and adopted unanimously.
CITY CLERK -TREASURER: Page 6
Councilmember Stabb made a motion to put back $3,052 in Item 103 - Temporary wages.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Wexler and adopted unanimously. (Thanks)
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Council President Stabb reminded councilmem.bers of the Public Hearing on the
Budget scheduled for 30 November, 1981 at 7:30 p.m.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 12:07 a.m. These
minutes are not official until approved by the City Council.
George A. Krueger
City Clerk
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