Minutes 08-11-2008
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING APPROVED: AUGUST 26, 2008
August 11, 2008
VOL. 59
NO. 20
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on
August 11, 2008. The meeting was called to order by Council President Loasching at 7:00 PM.
Council President Loasching led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Loasching, Councilmembers Brunner, McDonald, Rashkin, Steeber
Truman, and Voskuil.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 28, 2008
Minutes of the closed session of April 28, 2008
Licenses and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Action on a motion to approve revised final Certified Survey Map #08005-C, Real Estate
Equities, 1 lot on North Wright Road.
Council President Loasching stated that all items on the consent agenda would be approved 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 St., opposed “blank check” spending to
retain General Motors (New Business Item #5) and Jay Winzenz being named interim City
Manager (New Business Item #4).
2. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council
action. Andreah Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust St., requested a Citizen’s Board of Appeals be
formed; requested Council waive $245 fee billed for trimming overgrown tree on her property;
requested Council remove $13,000 lien against her three properties and place it on only one
property.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Award contracts D 2008-14 (sanitary sewer point repairs), D2008-15 (stormwater and
sanitary sewer improvements), D2008-16 (Library HVAC improvements), and D2008-17
(Transit system hoist). Councilmember Steeber moved to approve the purchase of the Trane
chiller for the Hedberg Public Library and award the following contracts:
“D” 2008-14 E & N Hughes Co. $65,461.50
“D” 2008-15 R.T. Fox Contractors, Inc. $230,440.00
“D” 2008-16 S.C.F., Inc. $40,425.00
“D” 2008-17 Concrete Structures $136,685.00
The motion was seconded by Councilmember McDonald and passed unanimously.
Council President Loasching combined agenda new business items 2 & 3:
2. Action on a proposed resolution approving a TIF development agreement with
Liquipur Holdings, Inc., and authorizing a $200,000 TIF development load for two
bottling plant facilities located in TIF No. 22. (File Res. No. 2008-526)
3. Action on a proposed resolution approving a TIF development agreement with SYNC
Development Corporation and authorizing the sale of a 10.4 acre industrial site located
in TIF No. 22. (File Res. No. 2008-527)
Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolutions, seconded by Councilmember
McDonald and passed unanimously.
4. Consideration and action upon an employment agreement with Jacob J. Winzenz for the
position of Acting City Manager. Councilmember Truman moved to approve the agreement,
seconded by Councilmember Steeber and passed unanimously.
5. Authorization for the City Administration to expend funds in support of the efforts to retain
General Motors. Councilmember Steeber moved to authorize City Administration to expend
funds to retain General Motors, seconded by Councilmember Rashkin and passed
unanimously.
Council President Loasching combined agenda new business items 6 through 9. The following
items were introduced and referred to the Plan Commission:
6. A proposed resolution on a proposed TIF development plan including a six block
area along Center Avenue for TIF No. 30. (File Res. No. 2008-528)
7. A proposed resolution on a proposed TIF development plan including a four block
area along West Court Street for TIF No. 31. (File Res. No. 2008-529)
8. A proposed resolution on a proposed TIF development plan including a four block
area along Racine Street for TIF No. 32. (File Res. No. 2008-530)
9. A proposed resolution on a proposed TIF development plan including a four block
area along Mineral Point Avenue and North Jackson Street for TIF No. 33. (File Res.
No. 2008-531)
10. Matters not on the agenda. Council President Loasching and Councilmember Truman
requested the Administration plan a picnic for City employees in recognition of their efforts
during the flood and snow emergencies. Councilmember Steeber asked about parking
requirements at the Sutterlin Building located at 109 Cherry Street and was told that they had
to comply with ordinances. Council President Loasching requested information on when the
boat landings will open and when stoplights at Delavan Drive will be operational. Council
President Loasching stated a financial support request from the Janesville School Board on
Monterey Stadium will be placed on the next City Council agenda. Councilmember Rashkin
thanked Jay Winzenz for accepting the position of interim City Manager and spoke about the
conflict between Russia and Georgia. City Manager Sheiffer asked Council to hold a joint
meeting with the Plan Commission to hear the plan for the Fourth Ward Historic District
Revitalization.
11. Councilmember McDonald 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, specifically setting the
negotiation/bargaining terms and conditions for the potential sale of a City industrial site in TIF
No. 22, and for an agreement for a potential development in downtown Janesville. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Steeber and passed unanimously.
There being no further business, Council convened into closed session at 7:56 PM.
These minutes are not official until approved by the City Council.
David T. Godek
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer