Minutes 09-10-01.docPROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
September 10, 2001
VOL. 52
NO. 14
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on September
10, 2001.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Brien at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Williams led the
Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Brien, Councilmembers Damron, Williams, DeGarmo, Murphy and Steeber.
Absent: Councilmember O'Leary.
CONSENTAGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 27, 2001.
Minutes of the closed session of August 27, 2001.
Authorization of the Administration to deny a liability claim for Debra Underhill in the amount of $50,000.
Waiver of special assessment procedure for storm sewer charges for 1809 Adel Street, Simmons USA.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Council President Brien stated that, if there were no objections, the Consent Agenda would be adopted.
There were no objections.
Action on an application for a Class B Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage License for
Halby's at 980 S. Jackson Street. City Manager Sheiffer stated that the license was approved by the
ALAC. However, citizens requested an opportunity to address the council on this license so it was listed
separately. Council President Brien opened a public hearing for citizen input. Attorney Harry O'Leary,
representing the applicant Jim Halbach, Orfordville, WI and Bill Truman, 2809 Autumn Lane, spoke in
favor of the license request. Mary Zachow, 1752 Beloit Avenue; Beverly Kranz, representing Trico Credit
Union; Paulette Steinke, 712 Prairie Avenue; John Bandsa, representing Gilman Inc. and Jack Hoague,
1703 West Court Street, spoke in opposition to the license request.
Council President stated for the record that Dolores Toebaas and Al Fillmore were opposed to granting
this license. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to grant an alcohol license for Halby's, seconded by
Councilmember Murphy. The motion failed by the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers DeGarmo and
Murphy. Nay: Councilmembers Damron, Williams, Brien, and Steeber.
OLD BUSINESS
Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action. Mary
Zachow, 1752 Beloit Avenue, advised the Council that the property at 1732 Beloit Avenue looked
like a junkyard with 50 vehicles, rotting trucks and unsightly weeds. City Manager Sheiffer stated
that Code Enforcement would take the appropriate action. William Brennan, 604 Willard Avenue,
Jolene Churchill, President of Stateline Advocates and Mary Matuska, Town of Beloit, explained
the events that occurred prior to having their float disqualified from the parade. They requested
a public apology from Laborfest and to be allowed to participate in future parades. They wanted
the City to do something that would prevent one person from censuring their message. Also, they
thanked Council for allowing them to express their concerns publicly.
Councilmember O'Leary took his seat at the Council table at 8:45 p.m.
2-8.
Council President combined action on items 2-8. The following ordinances were read and Council
President Brien opened the combined public hearing:
Ordinance 2001-88 amending Section 18.24.090 of the Janesville Code of General
Ordinances to increase the Planning Department's fee schedule and to propose additional
fees for services
Ordinance 2001-89 amending the Janesville Code of General Ordinances to increase the
sign fees
Ordinance 2001-92 amending Section 8.64.150 of the Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Janesville to increase the demolition landfill fees
Ordinance 2001-94 amending Section 17.16.170 and creating Section 17.16.170 of the
Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville to create a fee for special
assessment split requests
Ordinance 2001-95 amending Section 5.04.170 and creating Section 5.04.170 of the
Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville to create a fee for special research
requests regarding vehicle accidents
Ordinance 2001-97 requiring permits and the payment of uniform fees for excavation in
City property including, but not limited to, City parks, alleys, bike ways and right-of-way
Ordinance 2001-98 to increase Code Administration fees
Council President Brien stated that Ordinance 2001-98 would be postponed until October 8, 2001.
David Babcock, owner of Babcock Signs stated his opposition to sign fee increases. Council
President Brien closed the public hearing. Councilmember O'Leary moved to adopt all ordinances
except ordinance 2001-98 and to delete the $100 sign fee. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Wdliams. Council President Brien stated that Ordinance 2001-89 would also be
postponed until October 8, 2001 in order for the Administration to prepare a detailed fiscal analysis
of the sign ordinance. The Council unanimously adopted the remaining ordinances. (File:
Ordinance Nos. 2001-88, 2001-92, 2001-94, 2001-95, 2001-97 & 2001-98)
A proposed ordinance reducing the speed limit on East Milwaukee Street from Morningside Drive
to Shannon Drive received it second reading and public hearing. No one spoke. Councilmember
Steeber moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo. The motion
passed unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2001-96).
NEW BUSINESS
Action on a proposed resolution approving the final plat of Lafayette Manor. Councilmember
O'Leary moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Steeber. The motion
passed by the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers Damron, Wdliams, O'Leary, Brien, Murphy
and Steeber. Pass: Councilmember DeGarmo. (File Res. No. 2001-188)
Action on an appointment to the Ice Arena Committee. Councilmember O'Leary moved to appoint
Pam Cavey to this committee, seconded by Councilmember Williams. The motion passed
unanimously.
Budget Review Process and Schedule. Council President Brien scheduled the following special
Council Meetings to discuss the proposed 2002 budget:
October 15, 2001 at 5:00 p.m.
October 24, 2001 at 5:00 p.m.
October 29, 2001 at 5:00 p.m.
November 5, 2001 at 5:00 p.m.
November 14, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. (if necessary)
Council waived notice and agreed to discuss major issues and review program budgets.
4. A proposed resolution authorizing Janesville Youth Football, Inc. to construct a multi-purpose
building at the Youth Sports Complex. Councilmember O'Leary moved to adopt said resolution,
seconded by Councilmember Steeber. The motion passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2001-
181)
Action on a preliminary resolution for Public Works Program #3 - 2001. Councilmember O'Leary
moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo. The motion passed
unanimously. Council President Brien scheduled the public hearing and final action on PWP #3
for September 24, 2001. (File Res. No. 2001-182)
A proposed ordinance re-establishing the refrigerated appliance recycling fee was introduced and
scheduled for public hearing on October 8, 2001. (File Ord. No. 2001-100)
Matters not on the Agenda. Council President Brien publicly thanked Councilmember Murphy's
children for handing out candy for the Council at the Laborfest parade. Councilmember O'Leary
requested information on whether an outdoor cafe is allowed in the City. Councilmember
DeGarmo requested that Code Enforcement check the property at 608 S. Academy.
Councilmember O'Leary moved to convene into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute
Section 19.85 (1) (e), for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public
properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever
competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Steeber and passed unanimously.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
City Clerk-Treasurer