Minutes 11-22-04.doc
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING Approved: December 13, 2004
November 22, 2004
VOL. 55
NO. 21
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on
November 22, 2004. The meeting was called to order by Council President Steeber at 7:00 p.m.
Karl Dommershausen, representing the Downtown Development Alliance, led the Council in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Steeber, Councilmembers Tim Wellnitz, Williams, Brien, Tom Wellnitz,
DeGarmo and Addie.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 25, 2004.
Minutes of the special meeting of November 3, 2004.
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 8, 2004.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Financial statement for the month of October 2004.
Authorization for the Administration to deny a liability claim for Sandra M. Keith in the amount of
$6,971.18.
Council President Steeber stated the Consent Agenda would be approved if there were no
objections. There were none.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing a supplemental appropriation in the amount of
$81,700 to provide funding for 2004 Health Insurance. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt
said resolution, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and passed unanimously. (File Res. No.
2004-118)
2. Action on proposed FY2005 City and Library Budgets. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to
approve the 2005 Proposed City Budget as revised by the City Council through November 22,
2004, with a General Fund Budget in the amount of $36,390,343 and a tax levy (without TIF) in the
amount of $20,831,043, and direct the Finance Director to include these amounts in the 2005
appropriation and levy resolutions. Councilmember Brien seconded the motion. A friendly
amendment was included to add $10,000 to the 2005 City Budget for the Sharps Program. In
addition, Councilmember Brien requested that the Administration explore transferring the Sharps
Program to Rock County in 2006. Council voted on the main motion and it passed by the following
vote: Aye: Councilmembers Tim Wellnitz, Brien, Tom Wellnitz, Steeber, DeGarmo, and Addie.
Nay: Councilmember Williams. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to approve a 2005 tax levy
(without TIF) in the amount of $2,819,312 for Library purposes, and direct the Finance Director to
include this amount in the 2005 levy resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Williams and passed unanimously. Council waived notice of the November 23, 2004, special City
Council Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
3. A proposed ordinance empowering the City of Janesville to close the Rock River for specific
events was given its second reading and public hearing. No one spoke at the public hearing.
Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Addie and
passed by the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers Tim Wellnitz, Williams, Tom Wellnitz,
Steeber, DeGarmo, and Addie. Nay: Councilmember Brien. (File Ord. No. 2004-230)
4. A proposed ordinance amending the City’s Wastewater Facility and Sewer Use Ordinance in
order to adjust rates and adjust the funding level of the Utility’s Replacement Fund, as set forth in
Chapter 13.16 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Janesville was given its second reading
and public hearing. The public hearing was opened. Richard Frank, 1119 Elida Street, asked for
clarification on industrial flumes. The public hearing was closed. Councilmember Tim Wellnitz
moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Tom Wellnitz and passed
unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2004-244)
5. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the issuance of $6,325,000 General Obligation
Promissory Bonds, Series 2004, and providing the details thereof. Councilmember Addie moved to
adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Williams and passed unanimously. (File Res.
No. 2004-116)
6. City Manager’s Report. A) Shelly Hansel gave a presentation of the City’s holiday program at
Traxler Park. B) City Manager Sheiffer provided information on the property at 382 Wilson Street.
The property was not condemned by the City. The owners voluntarily tore it down due to the
severe foundation problems and donated the lot to Habitat for Humanity.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendation of the Plan Commission: A proposed resolution approving the final plat of
Huntington Estates First Addition. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolution,
seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-115)
2. Action on a proposed resolution approving the FY2005 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program Submission and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program Submission.
Councilmember Addie moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brien and
passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-106)
3. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $2,150,000 Water
System Revenue Bonds, Series 2004 and providing for other details and covenants with respect
thereto. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember
Tom Wellnitz and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-108)
4. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the administration to change the Note Registrar
Duties on Various General Obligation Promissory Note Issues from J.P. Morgan to Wells Fargo.
Councilmember Tom Wellnitz moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember
Williams and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-114)
5. A proposed ordinance annexing 1712 North Parker Drive was introduced and scheduled for
public hearing on December 27, 2004. (File Ord. No. 2004-245)
6. A proposed ordinance zoning property located at 1712 North Parker Drive to R1 upon
annexation was introduced, referred to Plan Commission, and scheduled for public hearing on
December 27, 2004. (File Ord. No. 2004-246)
7. Recommendations of the Transportation Committee: (1) A proposed ordinance requiring (A)
Williams Street traffic to yield to Walker Street; (B) Clover Lane traffic to yield to Randolph Road;
and (C) Clover Lane traffic to yield to Black Bridge Road (2004-251) and (2) (A) Removing the
truck route designation on Kellogg Avenue from South Jackson Street to Beloit Avenue; and (B)
Establishing a truck route designation on Opportunity Drive from Beloit Avenue to South Jackson
Street (2004-252) were introduced and scheduled for public hearing on December 13, 2004.
8. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action.
Richard Frank, 1119 Elida Street, spoke regarding condemnations. Andreah Briarmoon, 339 South
Locust Street, clarified her comments made at the November 8, 2004, Council meeting where she
was ruled out of order by the Council President.
9. Matters not on the Agenda. Councilmember Brien asked if City requires property owners to pick
up their leaves. City Manager Sheiffer stated property owners may leave their leaves on the
ground. Councilmember DeGarmo asked if the City could prohibit the use of cell phones while an
individual is driving a vehicle. City Manager Sheiffer stated that we do not have the authority to
prohibit this activity.
10. Study Session – Library Lower Lobby Remodeling Project. Council moved into study session
at 8:26 p.m. Councilmembers Steeber and DeGarmo requested a resolution for Alternative No. 2
(Remodel Lobby with Combined Friendshop and Beverage/Snack Area) be placed on the
January 10, 2005, Council Agenda.
11. Councilmember Williams moved to convene into closed session, pursuant to Wisconsin
Statute Section 19.85 (1) (e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public
properties, the investing of public funds or conducting other specific public business, whenever
competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, specifically the potential acquisition of
additional park land on the City’s south side, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and passed
unanimously.
There being no further business, Council convened into closed session at 8:50 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
Clerk-Treasurer