Minutes 3-26-12
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN APPROVED 4/9/12
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 26, 2012
VOL. 62
NO. 35
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on
March 26, 2012. The meeting was called to order by Council President Steeber at 7:00 PM.
Present: Council President Steeber and Councilmembers Liebert, McDonald, Rashkin, and
Voskuil. Absent: Councilmember Dongarra-Adams.
CONSENT AGENDA
Regular City Council meeting minutes of March 12, 2012.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee. (Refer to
separate agenda.)
Financial statement for the month of January and February, 2012.
Authorization for the Administration to Deny a Claim for Excessive Assessment from William
H. Hesser, Jr. in the amount of $10,631.01.
Authorization for the Administration to Deny a Claim for Excessive Assessment from Hesser
Revocable Trust in the amount of $5,058.69.
Authorization for the Administration to Deny a Claim for Excessive Assessment from Hesser
Real Estate Holdings LLC in the amount of $46,666.24.
Authorization for the Administration to Deny a Claim for Excessive Assessment from Grand
Valley Hospitality LLC in the amount of $27,986.00.
Authorization for the Administration to Deny a Claim for Excessive Assessment from
Janesville Exchange Project in the amount of $16,641.00.
Authorization for the Administration to Deny a Claim for Excessive Assessment from Sears
Holding Corporation in the amount of $43,088.00.
Authorization for the Administration to Deny a Claim for Excessive Assessment from Target
Corporation in the amount of $30,968.00.
Council President removed the Hammy’s Roadside Bar alcohol license amendment for
expansion of outdoor seating from the consent agenda. He stated that all other items on the
consent agenda would be approved if there were no objections. There were none.
Councilmember Voskuil moved to approve outdoor music from 2 PM to 6 PM at Hammy’s
Roadside Bar from Memorial Day until Labor Day on Saturdays during 2012 with audio speakers
facing north, seconded by Councilmember Liebert and passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the Agenda not requiring a public
hearing. Dean Paynter, representing the Rock Trail Coalition, spoke in favor of the resolution
supporting the Beloit-Janesville Peace Trail (NB #2). Andreah Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust St.,
spoke against denying the claims for excessive assessment (Consent Agenda).
2. A proposed ordinance amending the City’s Solid Waste Ordinance to ban asphalt roof
shingles from landfill disposal and to incorporate provisions associated with the automated
collection of trash and recyclables received its second reading and public hearing. Andreah
Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust St., spoke against the ordinance change. The public hearing was
closed. Councilmember Rashkin moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by Councilmember
Liebert and passed unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2012-512)
NEW BUSINESS
1. Update on Janesville-Milton-Whitewater Commuter Bus Service. Dave Mumma, Transit
Director provided an update on the commuter bus service. Mr. Mumma indicated that the
Transit Department would begin a commuter service to Whitewater and the costs of $128,310
would be covered by federal and state grants ($68,005), Generac Power Systems and the City
of Whitewater ($41,058) and fares ($19,247) resulting in no City taxpayer subsidy. No Council
action was taken.
2. Action on a proposed resolution recognizing the City of Janesville’s support for the Beloit-
Janesville Peace Trail. Councilmember McDonald moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Councilmember Liebert and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2012-895)
3. Action on proposed preliminary resolution for assessable sewer, water, and laterals and
schedule a public hearing for the final resolution. Councilmember Rashkin moved to adopt said
resolution and schedule a public hearing for Monday, April 9, 2012, seconded by
Councilmember Voskuil and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2012-896)
4. Action on proposed preliminary resolution for assessable street construction (extend Sandhill
Dr.) and schedule a public hearing for the final resolution. Councilmember Rashkin moved to
adopt said resolution and schedule a public hearing for Monday, April 9, 2012, seconded by
Councilmember Voskuil and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2012-897)
5. A proposed ordinance detaching a portion of 3601 S. River Rd. located between the Rock
River and S. River Rd. was introduced and scheduled for a public hearing on Monday, May 14,
2012. (File Ord. No. 2012-513)
6. A proposed ordinance annexing property adjoining U.S. Highway 51 east of the Southern
Wisconsin Regional Airport was introduced and scheduled for a public hearing on Monday, May
14, 2012. (File Ord. No. 2012-514)
7. A public hearing on a proposed ordinance zoning property adjoining U.S. Highway 51 located
east of the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport to M1 upon annexation was introduced,
referred to the Plan Commission and scheduled for a public hearing on Monday, May 14, 2012.
(File Ord. No. 2012-515)
8. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action.
Andreah Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust St., stated that sanitation fees should be ended in October,
2017; the City could list properties for sale on the Realtor MLS site, and spoke against TIF
development loans.
9. Matters not on the Agenda. Councilmember Liebert spoke about the killing of Trayvon Martin
and stated that there will be a candlelight vigil at Lower Courthouse Park at 7:30 on March 30,
2012. Councilmember McDonald reminded citizens that there is an election on April 3, 2012
and thanked Council Candidates Jim Farrell, Angela Smillie and Matt Kealy for coming to the
meetings. Councilmember Rashkin congratulated the individuals that were recognized at the
Janesville Police Department awards ceremony. He also stated that a candidate for President is
coming to Janesville on March 27, 2012 and stated that a protest of the candidate is appropriate
as long as it is respectful.
10. Motion to adjourn. Councilmember Rashkin moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember
McDonald and passed unanimously.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
David T. Godek
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer