Minutes 10-24-11
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN APPROVED 11/14/11
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 24, 2011
VOL. 62
NO. 19
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on
October 24, 2011. The meeting was called to order by Council President Brunner at 7:00 PM.
Present: Council President Brunner, Councilmembers Dongarra-Adams, Liebert, McDonald,
Rashkin, Steeber and Voskuil.
CONSENT AGENDA
Regular City Council meeting minutes of October 10, 2011.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee. (Refer to
separate agenda.)
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map 11009-C, Mark Robinson and Robert
Sarow, 3 lots along East Milwaukee Street.
Waiver of special assessment procedure for storm sewer charges for Certified Survey Map
11009-C.
Financial statement for the month of September, 2011.
Council President Brunner stated that all items on the consent agenda would be approved if there
were no objections. There were none.
Special recognition: Action on a proposed resolution in commendation of Steven K. Mara’s
thirty-two years of service to the City of Janesville. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt
said resolution seconded by Councilmember McDonald and passed unanimously. (File Res.
No. 2011-844)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the Agenda not requiring a
public hearing. John Gorski, 402 E. Centerway Ave., spoke against increased City
spending. Al Lembrich, 541 Miller Ave.; Kevin Clifton, 903 Suffolk Dr.; and Jim Fowler, 4015
Wilshire Dr., spoke against the 2012 sidewalk program (OB #2). Jon Groessl, representing
Northwood’s Holdings and United Alloy, spoke in favor of the TIF agreement (NB #4). Scott
Bever, 3435 E. Milwaukee St., spoke in favor of the 10 year non-use deferment for Marklien
Builders (NB #1) and spoke against the 2012 sidewalk program (OB #2). Andreah
Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust St., spoke against the 2012 side walk program (OB #2) and the
demolition of 159 Cherry St. (NB #2).
2. Continued discussion and action on a proposed resolution authorizing the 2012 Sidewalk
Program. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Councilmember Voskuil. Council President Brunner offered a friendly amendment that the
interest rate for the five year payment plan be reduced from 6% to 3%. The friendly
amendment was accepted by the maker and the seconder. Council President Brunner
separated the vote to allow the Council to vote on each item. The change in interest rate
passed by the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers Brunner, Dongarra-Adams, Liebert,
McDonald, Steeber, and Voskuil. Nay: Councilmember Rashkin. The motion, as amended,
passed by the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers Brunner, Rashkin, Steeber, and
Voskuil. Nay: Councilmembers Dongarra-Adams, Liebert, and McDonald. (File Res. No.
2011-834)
3. A final resolution for a public works project (Milton Avenue and McCormick Drive water and
sewer system improvements) included in Bid Schedule “F”-2011 received its public hearing.
Andreah Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust St., and John Gorski, 402 Centerway Ave., spoke
against the resolution. The public hearing was closed. Councilmember Steeber moved to
adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Voskuil, and passed unanimously. (File
Res. No. 2011-846)
4. Award of Contracts 2011-21 (storm sewer system improvements); 2011-22 (Milton Avenue
and McCormick Drive water and sewer system improvements); and 2011-23 (fuel island
repairs and concrete flatwork) for Public Works Bid Schedule “F” – 2011. Councilmember
McDonald moved to reject the only bid for contract 2011-23 and to award the following
contracts to the low bidders:
Contract Company Amount
2011-21 R.T. Fox Contractors, Inc. $336,275.00
2011-22 Maddrell Excavating, LLC. $246,421.00
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Steeber and passed unanimously.
5. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the issuance of $13,970,000 General
Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2011-A, of the City of Janesville, Wisconsin, and
providing the details thereof. Councilmember Steeber moved to remove $50,000 from the
note issue for skateboard park funding, seconded by Councilmember McDonald, and
passed by the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers Brunner, Dongarra-Adams, McDonald,
Steeber, and Voskuil. Nay: Councilmembers Liebert, and Rashkin. Councilmember
McDonald moved to remove $850,000 from the note issue for the business incubator
funding, seconded by Councilmember Liebert, and failed by the following vote: Aye:
Councilmembers Dongarra-Adams, Liebert, and McDonald. Nay: Councilmembers Brunner,
Rashkin, Steeber, and Voskuil. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt the resolution as
amended, seconded by Councilmember Voskuil, and passed by the following vote: Aye:
Councilmembers Brunner, Dongarra-Adams, Rashkin, Steeber, and Voskuil. Nay:
Councilmembers Liebert, and McDonald. (File Res. No. 2011-842)
NEW BUSINESS
1. A proposed resolution authorizing an additional ten year non-use deferment on the property
located at 3410 Newcastle Drive. Councilmember McDonald moved to adopt said
resolution, seconded by Councilmember Donagarra-Adams. Councilmember McDonald
offered a friendly amendment to reduce the deferment period to five years. The friendly
amendment was accepted by the seconder. The motion, as amended, passed on the
following vote: Aye: Councilmembers Brunner, Dongarra-Adams, Liebert, McDonald,
Rashkin, and Steeber. Nay: Councilmember Voskuil. (File Res. No. 2011-848)
2. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the demolition of 159 Cherry Street.
Councilmember Liebert moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember
Rashkin and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2011-845)
3. Action on a proposed resolution approving the 2012 Annual Action Plan for the Community
Development Block Grant Program and Rock County HOME Consortium Submission.
Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember
Liebert and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2011-847)
4. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a TIF
development agreement in the amount of $100,000 with Northwood’s Holding, LLC on
behalf of United Alloy. Councilmember Rashkin moved to adopt said resolution, seconded
by Councilmember Voskuil and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2011-849)
5. A proposed ordinance amending Chapter 15 (Building Code) of the Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Janesville to revise the height threshold and fence height
requirements for swimming pools and hot tubs to include a security fence around the facility
was introduced and scheduled for a public hearing on November 14, 2011. (File Ord. No.
2011-500)
6. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council
action. John Gorski, 402 E. Centerway Ave., spoke against City funding of the skate park,
and stated that the note proceeds for the new fire station and the business incubator are too
high. Al Lembrich, 541 Miller Ave., asked the Council to cut spending and not adopt a
wheel tax in the 2012 budget. Andreah Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust St., requested the
Council: 1. form a citizen budget committee, 2. study the expenses in the Community
Development Authority budget for appropriateness.
7. Matters not on the agenda. Council President Brunner asked for a report on the sidewalk
replacement policy and if replacement sidewalk can be placed on the general tax levy.
Councilmember Liebert stated he supports moving forward with the new central fire station.
Councilmembers Rashkin and Brunner asked that a proposal on a flag program for
crosswalks be brought before the Council.
8. Councilmember Steeber moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember McDonald and
passed unanimously.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 9:46 p.m.
David T. Godek
City Deputy Clerk-Treasurer