Minutes 05-26-09S
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
SPECIAL MEETING APPROVED: June 8, 2009
MAY 26, 2009
VOL. 60
NO. 4
Special meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building
on May 26, 2009. The meeting was called to order by Council President Truman at
5:00 PM. Council President Truman led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Truman, Councilmembers Brunner, McDonald, Perrotto,
Rashkin, Steeber, and Voskuil.
Discuss code enforcement regulation and enforcement procedures
Gale Price, Building and Development Services Manager, explained the Administration’s
position that the goal of code enforcement is to protect citizens. He explained the history
of code enforcement and the code enforcement process. He said the Administration was
looking for direction on whether Council wanted a change to code enforcement process.
Councilmembers asked various questions and by consensus directed staff to bring
recommendations to Council on: broadening re-inspection fees to include code violations,
requiring registration of vacant properties, and enforcement guidelines and appeal
process.
Matters not on the agenda
None.
Councilmember Brunner moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Rashkin and
passed unanimously.
There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 6:00 PM. These minutes are
not official until approved by the City Council.
David T. Godek
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer