Minutes 04-09-2007
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING Approved: April 23, 2007
April 9, 2007
VOL. 57
NO. 31
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on April
9, 2007. The meeting was called to order by Council President Tim Wellnitz at 7:00 p.m. Council
President Tim Wellnitz led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Tim Wellnitz, Councilmembers Brien, Brunner, DeGarmo, Tom Wellnitz,
Williams and Addie.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 26, 2007.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee. (Refer to separate
agenda.)
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #07004-C, Harmony Development, 2 Lots
on Commercial Drive.
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #07006-C, James DeVuono, 2 Lots on
Dupont Drive.
Waiver of special assessment procedures for storm sewer, sidewalk, and street light charges for
Knudson Addition, Knudson.
Council President Tim Wellnitz stated that the Consent Agenda would be approved if there were no
objections. There were none.
Special Recognition: A proposed resolution in commendation of Francis Albright’s thirty-seven
years of service to the City of Janesville. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolution,
seconded by Councilmember Tom Wellnitz and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2007-380)
Special Recognition: A proposed resolution in commendation of Councilmember Greg Addie’s
service to the City of Janesville. Councilmember Tom Wellnitz moved to adopt said resolution,
seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and passed with the following vote: Aye: Council President
Tim Wellnitz, Councilmembers Brien, Brunner, DeGarmo, Tom Wellnitz and Williams. Pass:
Councilmember Addie. Councilmember Addie expressed his appreciation to everyone who
assisted him through his tenure on the City Council. He reviewed the significant Council actions
that he participated in over the last four years. (File Res. No. 2007-393)
Special Recognition: A proposed resolution in commendation of Councilmember Thomas J. Brien’s
service to the City of Janesville. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolution,
seconded by Councilmember Tom Wellnitz and passed with the following vote: Aye: Council
President Tim Wellnitz, Councilmembers Addie, Brunner, DeGarmo, Tom Wellnitz and Williams.
Pass: Councilmember Brien. Councilmember Brien expressed his appreciation to everyone who
assisted him through his tenure on the City Council. He reviewed the significant Council actions
that he participated in over the last sixteen years. (File Res. No. 2007-394)
Special Recognition: A proposed resolution in commendation of Councilmember Tom Wellnitz’s
service to the City of Janesville. Councilmember Brunner moved to adopt said resolution,
seconded by Councilmember Addie and passed with the following vote: Aye: Council President
Tim Wellnitz, Councilmembers Addie, Brien, Brunner, DeGarmo, and Williams. Pass:
Councilmember Tom Wellnitz. Councilmember Tom Wellnitz expressed his appreciation to
everyone who assisted him through his tenure on the City Council. He reviewed the significant
Council actions that he participated in over the last four years. (File Res. No. 2007-395)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the Agenda not requiring a public
hearing. There were none.
2. A proposed ordinance rezoning property located at 2747 West Memorial Drive from R1 to R3M
received its second reading and public hearing. Debra Pulver, 2747 W. Memorial Drive, expressed
her concern about the accuracy of the information given by Sheila Everhart at the Plan Commission
concerning the conditional use permit and rezoning of this property. The hearing was closed.
Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Tom
Wellnitz and passed unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2007-361)
NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendation of the Plan Commission: A proposed resolution approving the final plat of
Knudson Addition. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Councilmember Brunner and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2007-396)
2. Action on a request to waive the special event fees for the 2007 Farmer’s Market.
Councilmember Brien moved to waive the special event and equipment fees, seconded by
Councilmember Tom Wellnitz and passed unanimously.
3. Action to schedule a study session to discuss the proposed 2007 note issue, fiscal projections,
and greenbelt system maintenance. Council President Tim Wellnitz scheduled the study session
for May 15, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. The Council waived notice.
4. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action.
Andreah Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust Street, suggested that Council agenda materials be posted on
the website, that special meetings be televised and that a citizen’s nominating committee be
created for all committee appointments.
5. Matters not on the Agenda. Councilmember Williams, Councilmember Brunner and City
Manager Sheiffer expressed their appreciation to the departing Councilmembers for their service to
the City. Councilmember Brunner requested that the Administration check into the rumor of a
proposed helicopter pad located in the Hendricks’ subdivision. City Manager Sheiffer stated that
we would request a letter from the developer to clarify the situation. Councilmember Brien
congratulated the new Councilmembers on their election to the City Council. Council President
Tim Wellnitz scheduled a special meeting for April 12, 2007 at 7:00 p.m., the organizational
meeting for April 17, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. and a special meeting for May 3, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
(Subsequently changed to May 9, 2007 at 4:30 p.m.)
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
City Clerk-Treasurer