Minutes 09-22-03.docPROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
September 22, 2003
Approved: October 13, 2003
VOL. 54
NO. 14
Regular meeting of the Janesville City Council held in the Municipal Building on September 22, 2003.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Williams at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Murphy led
the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Williams, Councilmembers Addie, Steeber, Brien, Murphy, DeGarmo and
Wellnitz.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the closed session of May 12, 2003.
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 8, 2003.
Minutes of the closed session of September 8, 2003.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Financial statement for the month of August 2003.
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #03021-C, Mike Johnson, 4 lots at the northeast
corner of Tripp and Hayner Roads.
Waiver of special assessment procedure for storm sewer, sidewalk and street light charges for Rockport
Ridge Estates Fifth Addition, Martin.
Council President Williams stated that the Consent Agenda would be approved if there were no objections.
There were none.
A proposed resolution recognizing the Firefighters and Paramedics of the Janesville Fire Department.
Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brien and passed
unanimously. (File Res. No. 2003-416)
Special recognition: A proposed resolution in commendation of Franklyn A. Schmeling's service to the City
of Janesville. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by CouncilmemberAddie
and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2003-399)
A proposed resolution in commendation of Michael S. Kaminski's service to the City of Janesville.
Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brien and passed
unanimously. (File Res. No. 2003-409)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action. Dr.
Jeffrey Thomas, 417 North Waveland Road, commended the Council for their past and current efforts to
make the City of Janesville a good place to live.
Items 2 and 3 were combined. 2. A proposed resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Project Plan for
TIF No. 7 (File Res. No. 2003-401) and 3. a proposed resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the
Project Plan for TIF No. 12. (File Res. No. 2003-402) Councilmember Murphy moved to adopt said
resolutions, seconded by Councilmember Brien and passed unanimously. (File Res. Nos. 2003-401 & 402)
4. A proposed ordinance rezoning property located at 1514 Woodman Road from R2 to B3 with Parking
Overlay received its second reading and public hearing. Barb Lein, 1521 Milton Avenue, spoke in favor of
the proposed ordinance. The public hearing was closed. Councilmember Brien moved to adopt said
ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Murphy and passed unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2003-187)
5-6. A proposed ordinance annexing property located east of Beloit Avenue and south of Kellogg Avenue
extended (File Ord. No. 2003-188) and a proposed ordinance zoning property located east of Beloit Avenue
and south of Kellogg Avenue extended to M2 upon annexation (File Ord. No. 2003-189) received their
combined public hearing. No one appeared. Council President Williams stated the annexation request was
withdrawn by the petitioner. Council took no action. (File Ord. Nos. 2003-188 & 189)
NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendation of the Plan Commission: A proposed resolution approving the final plat of Rockport
Ridge Estates Fifth Addition. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Councilmember Murphy and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2003-415)
2. Proposed resolutions (File Res. Nos. 2003-411,2003-418, and 2003-419) authorizing the acquisition of
property for the Janesville Transportation Improvements Project. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt
said resolutions, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and passed unanimously. (File Res. Nos. 2003-
411, 2003-418, and 2003-419)
3. A proposed resolution authorizing the acquisition by Eminent Domain or otherwise of certain real
property located at 3020 Beloit Avenue for the Janesville Transportation Improvements and related public
purpose(s) Project. Councilmember Wellnitz stated he had a conflict of interest and would not vote on the
resolution. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Addie
and passed by the following vote: Aye: Council President Williams, Councilmembers Addie, Murphy,
DeGarmo, Steeber, and Brien; Abstain: Councilmember Wellnitz. (File Res. No. 2003-410)
4. A proposed preliminary resolution for Public Works Schedule "H" - 2003. Councilmember Steeber
moved to adopt said preliminary resolution and schedule the public hearing for the final resolution on
October 27, 2003, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2003-
4O8)
5. A proposed resolution vacating Sterling Drive was introduced and scheduled for public hearing on
November 10, 2003. (File Res. No. 2003-417)
6. A proposed ordinance creating a permanent Slow-No Wake Zone in the Rock River was introduced and
scheduled for public hearing on October 27, 2003. (File Ord. No. 2003-177)
7. Matters not on the Agenda. By consent, Council approved the 2004 budget review schedule.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Timothy L. Kitzman
Deputy City Clerk-Treasurer