Minutes 12-08-03.docPROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
December 8, 2003
Approved: December 22, 2003
VOL. 54
NO. 24
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on December 8,
2003.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Williams at 7:00 p.m. Tim Carlsen of Boy Scout
Troop #516 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 regular meeting of November 24, 2003.
Minutes of the closed session of November 24, 2003.
Minutes of the special meeting of November 25, 2003.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Final Certified Survey Map #03040-C, City of Janesville, 2 lots on Plainfield Avenue.
Council President Williams stated that the Consent Agenda would be approved if there were no objections.
There were none.
A proposed resolution in commendation of Dennis J. Tuszynski's twenty-nine years of service to the City of
Janesville. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Addie
and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2003-437)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action.
Richard Frank, 1119 Elida Street, spoke regarding the referendum petitions being circulated. Ty Bollerud,
424 South Pearl Street, shared his suggestions for health care costs. Joe Volk, 910 West Delavan Drive,
owner of Freedom Pallets, questioned the dispatch time for an incident at his business.
2. Award of Contracts. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to award contracts as recommended by the
Committee of Public works: C2003-24 (WWTP Digester Rehabilitation) to J.F. Ahern Company in the
amount of $1,230,450.00; C2003-25 (Rockport Park Maintenance Building) to Bob Kimball Construction,
LLC in the amount of $79,896.00; and C2003-26 (Limestone Supply) to Bjoin Limestone, Inc. in the amount
of $159,600.00. The City intends to borrow additional funds from the Wisconsin State Clean Water Fund,
not to exceed $450,000, for the rehabilitation of Anaerobic Digestion Facilities. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Steeber and passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendations of the Plan Commission:
A proposed resolution approving the final plat of Sterling Addition. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to
adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Steeber and passed unanimously. (File Res. No.
2003-435)
A proposed resolution approving the final plat of Hickory Springs Estates. Councilmember DeGarmo
moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brien and passed unanimously. (File Res.
No. 2003-436)
2. Proposed resolutions authorizing the City Manager to apply for a Wisconsin Safe Drinking Water Fund
loan (2003-424) and authorizing interfund borrowing to provide interim funding (2003-425). Councilmember
Steeber moved to adopt said resolutions, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and passed
unanimously. (File Res. No. 2003-424 & 2003-425)
3. A proposed resolution authorizing an easement for an off-premise sign on City property located on
Beloit Avenue. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember
Addie and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2003-439)
4. A proposed resolution approving a TIF Development Agreement with Seneca Foods Corporation for a
316,000 SF expansion project in TIF No. 26. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to adopt said resolution,
seconded by Councilmember Murphy and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2003-438)
5. A proposed ordinance creating uniform control and restraint for cats was introduced and scheduled for
public hearing on January 12, 2004. (File Ord. No. 2003-206)
6. A proposed ordinance rezoning property located within the 2700-2800 block of Holiday Drive from R3 to
B4 was introduced, referred to Plan Commission and scheduled for public hearing on January 26, 2004.
(File Ord. No. 2003-208)
7. Recommendation of the Transportation Committee: A proposed ordinance establishing a yield sign at
the intersection of Adel Street and West Burbank Avenue was introduced and scheduled for public hearing
on January 14, 2004. (File Ord. No. 2003-207)
8. Matters not on the Agenda. Council Councilmember Steeber asked the Administration to contact the
state to expedite the installation of sound barriers along the interstate.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Timothy L. Kitzman
Deputy City Clerk-Treasurer