Minutes 08-14-06.doc
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
August 14, 2006
VOL. 57
NO. 10
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on
August 14, 2006. The meeting was called to order by Council President Tim Wellnitz at
7:00 p.m. He then led Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Tim Wellnitz, Councilmembers Brunner, Williams, Tom Wellnitz,
Brien, DeGarmo and Addie.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 24, 2006.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Waiver of special assessment procedures for sanitary sewer and water lateral charges for
0217100024 and 02173000008, Campbell Properties on Deerfield Drive.
Waiver of special assessment procedures for storm sewer, sidewalk, and street light charges for
CSM 06009, Sturbridge Development.
Action on a financial gain request from Janesville Youth Baseball, Inc. to conduct a run/walk for
the Don Peerenboom Memorial Fund on August 27,2006.
Council President Tim Wellnitz stated the Consent Agenda would be approved if there were no
objections. There were none.
A financial gain request from Janesville Outdoor Skate Park Committee to conduct a "Battle of
the Bands" fundraiser in Palmer Park on August 26, 2006. Roger Streich, 79 S. Huron Drive,
asked Council to waive the fees. Council member Tom Wellnitz moved to approve said financial
gain request and waive the event fees, seconded by Council member Addie and passed by the
following vote: Aye: Council President Tim Wellnitz, Councilmembers Tom Wellnitz, Addie,
Brien, Brunner, and Williams. Nay: Council member DeGarmo.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the Agenda not requiring a
public hearing. Andreah Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust Street, questioned if eminent domain would
be used in conjunction with the Court Street Improvement project.
Council President Tim Wellnitz combined action on items 2, 3 & 4.
2. A motion to accept waiver of special assessment procedures for Ridges of Rock County,
Kennedy Homes. 3. Continued public hearing and action on a proposed final resolution for
Public Works Projects included in Bid Schedule "F" - 2006 (File Res. No. 2006-324), and 4.
Award of Contract C2006-14 (sewer & water and new street construction for Ridges of Rock
County) for Public Works Bid Schedule "F" - 2006. Council President Tim Wellnitz opened the
continued public hearing. No one spoke at the hearing. Council member Williams moved to
accept the waiver of special assessment notices for Kennedy Homes-Ridges of Rock County,
adopt Final Resolution No. 2006-324 and award Contract C2206-14 to Rock Road, Inc.
Janesville, WI in the amount of $1 ,613,153.19, as recommended by the Committee of Public
Works, seconded by Council member Tom Wellnitz and passed unanimously.
5. Award of Contract C2006-13 (Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption) for Public Works Bid
Schedule "E" - 2006. Council member Brunner moved to award the contract to Highway Light &
Landscape, Inc., Watertown, WI in the amount of $255,550.00, as recommended by the
Committee of Public Works, seconded by Council member Williams and passed unanimously.
6. City Manager's report. Youth in Government Program.
Jessi Balcom presented information regarding the Youth in Government program. During the
2005-6 school year, three events were held with 50 Craig and Parker High School students
participating. These included a tour of the Water & Wastewater Treatment facilities, a
student/staff discussion and student/councilmember meetings.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendations of the Plan Commission: (A) A proposed resolution approving the final
plat of Quail Ridge Second Addition. Council member Williams moved to adopt said resolution
subject to conditions outlined in the accompanying department memo, seconded by
Council member Addie and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2006-326) (B) A proposed
resolution approving the final plat of Emerald Estates. Council member Tom Wellnitz moved to
adopt said resolution subject to conditions outlined in the accompanying department memo,
seconded by Council member Brunner and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2006-327)
2. Action on a motion to approve a street name change for Acorn Drive to Samson Drive.
Council member Tom Wellnitz moved to approve said name change, seconded by
Council member Brien and passed by the following vote: Aye: Council President Tim Wellnitz,
Councilmembers Tom Wellnitz, Brien, Williams, and DeGarmo. Nay: Councilmembers Brunner
and Addie.
3. A proposed resolution reorganizing the Administration. Council member Williams moved to
adopt said resolution, seconded by Council member DeGarmo and passed unanimously. (File
Res. No. 2006-328)
Council President Tim Wellnitz combined action on items 4 & 5.
4. A proposed resolution authorizing a project agreement with the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation for improvements to East Court Street (File Res. No. 2006-329) 5. A proposed
resolution establishing the relocation order for the right-of-way of the East Court Street
improvement project (File Res. No. 2006-325). Council member Williams moved to adopt said
resolutions, seconded by Council member Brunner and passed unanimously. (File Res. Nos.
2006-329 & 2006-325)
6. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action.
Richard Frank, 1119 Elida Street, addressed Council regarding code issues. Andreah
Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust Street, presented information on her carriage barn. Attorney John
Wood, representing Wal-Mart, requested council to increase the quota for Class A Licenses.
7. Matters not on the Agenda. Council member Brien expressed concern regarding mining in the
proposed Mule Hill development. He stated for the record, "that is my neighborhood as well and
I share their concerns."
8. Study Session (Training Room #416) - Review of Status Report on Administration's Goals
and Priorities. The City Manager reviewed the Administration's Goals & Priorities with council.
Councilmembers asked various questions during the review. By consensus, Council added
retention of existing businesses to Goal 2.
9. Council member Williams moved to convene into closed session, pursuant to Wisconsin
Statute Section 19.85(1 )(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public
properties, the investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business, whenever
competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, specifically establishing the terms
and conditions for (1) the potential acquisition of land for various public purposes, and (2)
certain external service agreement(s), seconded by Council member DeGarmo and passed
unanimously.
There being no further business, Council convened into closed session at 9:04 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Timothy L. Kitzman
Deputy City Clerk-Treasurer