Minutes 12-26-2007
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING Approved: January 14, 2008
December 26, 2007
VOL. 58
NO. 25
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building
on December 26, 2007. The meeting was called to order by Council President Brunner at
7:00 p.m. Council President Brunner led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Brunner, Councilmembers Loasching, Steeber, Truman,
Wellnitz, and Williams. Absent: Councilmember DeGarmo
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 10, 2007.
Minutes of the special meeting of December 12, 2007.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee. (Refer to
separate agenda.)
Financial statement for the month of November, 2007.
Authorization for the Administration to deny a liability claim for Lorilee and Anthony
Castiglioni in the amount of $27,500.00.
Council President Brunner stated the consent agenda would be approved, including the
revised December 12, 2007 minutes, if there were no objections. There were none.
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, thanked the Council for
televising the Special Council meeting on December 12, 2007. In addition, she requested:
that all City Council meetings be televised, that the City Council change appointment
procedures for committees and commissions to include public input, and that the City
Council minutes be posted on the City’s website prior to their approval.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Committee appointment. Councilmember Steeber moved to approve City Manager’s
committee appointment to the Alcohol License Advisory Committee, seconded by
Councilmember Williams and passed unanimously.
2. A proposed ordinance annexing property located at the northeast corner of STH 11 and
Rockport Road was introduced and scheduled for public hearing on January 28, 2008.
(File Ord. No. 2007-400)
3. A proposed ordinance zoning property located at the northeast corner of STH 11 and
Rockport Road to R1 upon annexation was introduced, referred to Plan Commission, and
scheduled for public hearing on January 28, 2008. (File Ord. No. 2007-401)
4. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council
action. Andreah Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust Street, requested: that all City Council meetings
be televised, that citizens be allowed to speak after staff presentations, that all agenda
items be presented and then voted on two weeks later, that the City establish a process for
ward supervisors and that the City’s infrastructure be better maintained.
5. Matters not on the Agenda. Councilmember Loasching requested information on
landfill contract cancellation clauses and suggested a “Go Green” citizens committee to
ensure environmentally friendly business practices. Council President Brunner informed
Council that there may be a Special City Council meeting on January 7, 2008 to take
action on whether to hold a City Council primary. Herb Stinski, Director of Administrative
Services/Assistant City Manager, informed the City Council that the snow removal budget
would be over expended and that a supplemental appropriation may be required.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by the City Council.
David T. Godek
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer