Minutes 04-19-05.doc
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Approved: April 25, 2005
April 19, 2005
VOL. 56
NO. 1
An organizational meeting of the Janesville City Council, held at the Municipal Building on
April 19, 2005, at 6:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by City Clerk-Treasurer Jean Ann Wulf. Councilmember
Brien led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Councilmembers Addie, Brien, Brunner, DeGarmo, Tim Wellnitz, Tom Wellnitz and
Williams.
ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT:
The City Clerk-Treasurer called for nominations from the floor for City Council President.
Councilmember Addie moved to nominate Councilmember Tom Wellnitz as Council President,
seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo. The City Clerk-Treasurer called for any other
nominations three times and received no further nominations. Nominations were closed and
Councilmember Tom Wellnitz was elected President by a unanimous vote. Council President
Tom Wellnitz called for nominations from the floor for City Council Vice-President.
Councilmember Brien moved to nominate Councilmember Tim Wellnitz as Council Vice-
President, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo. The Council President called for any other
nominations three times and received no further nominations. Nominations were closed and
Councilmember Tim Wellnitz was elected Vice-President by the following vote: Aye:
Councilmembers Brien, Brunner, DeGarmo, Tim Wellnitz, Tom Wellnitz and Williams. Nay:
Councilmember Addie.
Council President Wellnitz established the new seating arrangement for the Council starting at
the President’s far left: Councilmembers Brunner, Brien, Williams, and Tim Wellnitz; starting
from the President’s far right: Councilmembers Addie and DeGarmo.
Matters not on the Agenda. Councilmember Brien suggested that the Administration explore
economic development strategies with Alliant Energy.
There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by the City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
City Clerk-Treasurer