Minutes 02-08-10
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING APPROVED: February 22, 2010
FEBRUARY 8, 2010
VOL. 60
NO. 31
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on
February 8, 2010. The meeting was called to order by Council President Truman at 7:00 PM.
Council President Truman led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Truman, Councilmembers Brunner, McDonald, Perrotto, Rashkin, and
Voskuil. Absent: Steeber.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 25, 2010.
Licenses and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map 10002-C Donald & Leo Marklein, 2 lots
along Autumn Lane and Lucy Street.
Authorization for the Administration to deny a liability claim brought on behalf of Donyil Anderson,
Jr. and Skylar Hosey in the amount of $2,000,000 ($1,000,000 each).
Authorization for the Administration to deny a liability claim from Kevin Oleston in the amount of
$50,000.
Council President Truman stated that all items on the consent agenda would be approved if there
were no objections. There were none.
Presentation of Patriot Award to the City of Janesville. Retired Col. Mike Williams, representing
the Department of Defense, presented the Police Department with a Patriot Award for their
continued support of employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve. In addition, he
recognized Police Officer Ratzlaff for handling a police officer’s personal business while that officer
was stationed overseas.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the agenda not requiring a public
hearing. Burdette Erickson, 115 S. High St. and Kurt Linck, 118 S. High St., support the acquisition
and rehabilitation of 159 S. Cherry Street (New Business #2).
NEW BUSINESS
1. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing a 2009 General Fund Supplemental Appropriation in
the amount of $345,000 for Snow Removal budget. Councilmember McDonald moved to adopt
said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Voskuil and passed unanimously. (File Res. No.
2010-674)
2. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the acquisition and rehabilitation of 159 South
Cherry Street. Councilmember Rashkin moved to adopt said resolution with a purchase price not
to exceed $47,500, seconded by Councilmember Voskuil and passed unanimously. (File Res. No.
2010-668)
3. Authorization for the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Active Network, Inc. for
advertising on City-owned property. Councilmember Voskuil moved to authorize the City Manager
to enter into the agreement between the City of Janesville and Active Network, Inc., in which Active
Network, Inc. will advise the City on advertising opportunities on City-owned property to generate
revenue, seconded by Councilmember Perrotto and passed unanimously.
4. Action on a motion to grant a blasting permit from SX Blasting for the construction of the
Janesville Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion. Councilmember McDonald moved to grant a
blasting permit to SX Blasting for the construction of the Janesville Wastewater Treatment Plant,
seconded by Councilmember Voskuil and passed unanimously.
5. A proposed ordinance amending the City’s wastewater facility and sewer use ordinance (Chapter
13.16) in order to reduce the discharge of mercury into the sanitary sewers was introduced,
referred to Plan Commission, and scheduled for public hearing on February 22, 2010. (File Ord.
No.
2010-449)
6. A proposed ordinance rezoning property located at 1102 Pliny Avenue from R2 to M2 was
introduced, referred to Plan Commission, and scheduled for public hearing on March 22, 2010.
(File Ord. No. 2010-451)
7. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action.
Kay Deupree, 419 S. Franklin St., representing the League of Women Voters, requested that the
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Council join them in celebrating their 90 Anniversary and women obtaining the right to vote.
Councilmember Brunner thanked the League for their community service.
8. Matters not on the agenda. Council President Truman and Councilmember McDonald requested
the ordinance addressing the City Council meeting time be placed on a future agenda as soon as
possible. City Manager Levitt stated that the Administration is working on recognizing our local
Olympian, Tucker Fredricks. Councilmember Rashkin stated over 100,000 people in Wisconsin
will be losing their unemployment benefits at the end of the month and suggested residents help
one another during these difficult times. Council President Truman reminded citizens that trash
pick up for Tuesday, February 9, 2010 will be postponed one week and to move cars off the street
for the snow emergency.
9. Councilmember McDonald moved to convene into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute
Section 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating and setting the negotiation and bargaining
strategies, terms and conditions for a potential TIF 14 development agreement since competitive
and/or bargaining reasons require a closed session, seconded by Councilmember Voskuil and
passed unanimously.
There being no further business, Council convened into closed session at 8:17 PM.
These minutes are not official until approved by the City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
City Clerk-Treasurer