Minutes 04-14-2008
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING APPROVED: April 28, 2008
April 14, 2008
VOL. 58
NO. 33
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building
on April 14, 2008. 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 DeGarmo, Loasching, Steeber,
Truman, Wellnitz, and Williams.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 24, 2008.
Minutes of the closed session of January 14, 2008.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee, including a
negative recommendation for a Class B Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor
License application for Quarna’s Tavern, LLC (refer to separate agenda).
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map 08008-C, City of Janesville, 2 lots
on Capital Circle.
Waiver of special assessment procedures for curb, gutter and paving charges for Sunset
Meadows – Sunset Development, Inc.
Waiver of special assessment procedures for curb, gutter and paving charges for
Greenway Point – Rick/McCluskey.
Waiver of special assessment procedures for curb, gutter and paving charges for
Conservancy Ridge – Austin.
Waiver of special assessment procedures for curb, gutter and paving charges for Quail
Ridge Third Addition – Wright Family, LLC.
Waiver of special assessment procedures for curb, gutter and paving charges for
0128200900 – Peters.
Council President Brunner removed the Class B alcohol license application for Quaerna’s
Tavern, LLC from the Consent Agenda. He stated the remaining items would be approved
if there were no objections. There were none.
Council President Brunner asked if anyone wished to comment on the negative
recommendation for Quaerna’s Tavern, LLC. Michael Quaerna, sole member of the LLC,
and Jacquiline Quaerna, alcohol agent, responded to Councilmembers’ questions.
Councilmember Steeber requested a list of Mr. Quaerna’s arrest and conviction records.
In addition, he moved to table action until the next City Council meeting, seconded by
Councilmember DeGarmo and passed by the following vote: Aye: Council President
Brunner, Councilmembers DeGarmo, Loasching, Steeber, Truman and Wellnitz. Nay:
Councilmember Williams. Councilmember Loasching requested information on the
process for suspending and revoking an alcohol license.
Special recognition: Action on a proposed resolution in commendation of Craig
DeGarmo’s service to the City of Janesville. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt
said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Steeber and passed unanimously. (File Res.
No. 2008-482)
Special recognition: Action on a proposed resolution in commendation of Tim Wellnitz’s
service to the City of Janesville. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolution,
seconded by Councilmember Steeber and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2008-483)
Special recognition: Action on a proposed resolution in commendation of Paul L. Williams’
service to the City of Janesville. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution,
seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and passed by the following vote: Aye: Council
President Brunner, Councilmembers DeGarmo, Loasching, Steeber, Truman and Wellnitz.
Pass: Councilmember Williams. (File Res. No. 2008-484)
Special recognition: Action on a proposed resolution in commendation of Herb Stinski’s
thirty-four years of service to the City of Janesville. Councilmember Williams moved to
adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Steeber and passed unanimously.
(File Res. No. 2008-488)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the Agenda not requiring a
public hearing. There were none.
2. A public hearing and action on a final resolution for public works projects included in Bid
Schedule “B” – 2008. Cheryl Tracy, 1103 W. State Street, requested information on when
S. Washington Street would be improved. Mike Payne, Assistant Engineering Manager,
stated that construction is planned within the next two months. Kerrie Thompson, 1230 S.
Washington Street, suggested intermittent curb and gutter instead of replacement curb and
gutter for S. Washington Street. Mike Payne stated that the original 1937 curb and gutter
had reached its useful life and needed to be replaced. Dale Peters, 1524 N. Wright Road,
asked if a bike trail would be painted on N. Wright Road. Jack Messer, Director of Public
Works, confirmed there would be a bike trail painted on this road. Rebecca Snow, 3364 S.
Oakhill Avenue, inquired as to the purpose of water main and if it would be deferred for
township residents. Mike Payne responded that the water main was necessary to provide
better water pressure and her assessment would be deferred until annexed or connected.
Keith Thompson, 3340 S. Oakhill Avenue, questioned where the water main was located
south of his property. City Manager Sheiffer stated a staff member would contact him to
explain where the water main was located. The public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution, to delete Category II and to grant
the non-use deferments to Gary Peters. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Williams and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2008-490)
3. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to adopt the following agenda items:
Old Business #3 - Award of Contracts C2008-2 (sewer, water and street
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construction); C2008-3 (Randall Ave reconstruction); C2008-4 (curb and gutter
replacement); C2008-5 (TIF 22 stormwater pond expansion); C2008-6 (renovate
Riverside Park south restroom); C2008-7 (sidewalk replacement); C2008-8
(manhole rehabilitation); C2008-9 (water/storm system improvements) for Public
Works Bid Schedule “B” – 2008.
New Business Items #1 - Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the City’s
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funding application for bicycle/pedestrian facilities serving the west side of the
City. (File Res. No. 2008-489)
New Business #3 - Action on a proposed resolution authorizing an agreement with
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the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for WISconsin Continuously
Operating Reference Stations (WISCORS). (File Res. No. 2008-491)
New Business #4 - Requests and comments from the public on matters which can
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be affected by Council action.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Steeber and passed by the following vote:
Aye: Councilmembers DeGarmo, Loasching, Steeber, Truman, Wellnitz and Williams. Nay:
Council President Brunner.
NEW BUSINESS
2. Action on a proposed resolution approving the acquisition of 121 East Court Street.
Councilmember Wellnitz moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember
DeGarmo. Councilmember Steeber moved to amend the motion by requiring that the
building be vacant prior to closing and to comply with all Federal and State regulations.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Williams and passed by the following vote:
Aye: Council President Brunner, Councilmembers DeGarmo, Loasching, Steeber, Truman
and Williams. Nay: Councilmember Wellnitz. The main motion, as amended, passed
unanimously. (File Res. No. 2008-492)
5. Matters not on the Agenda. Councilmember Truman suggested that City staff and
Councilmembers attend a diversity workshop conducted by the Diversity Action Team. In
addition, Councilmembers Truman and Loasching requested that the reopening of
Riverside Wading Pool and the road in Riverside Park be placed on the next agenda.
Council President Brunner thanked all the candidates who ran for City Council and
congratulated the winners. He thanked outgoing Councilmembers for their dedication and
efforts. He thanked the citizens and Councilmembers for the opportunity to serve as
Council President.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by the City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
Clerk-Treasurer